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NEWS FROM THE CITY OF WESTON June 29, 2021 ‌ Next Regular City Commission Meeting: July 6, 2021 Independence Day Holiday Observance City Offices Will be Closed on Monday, July 5 Happy Independence Day, Weston! Since the holiday falls on Sunday this year, the City of Weston administrative offices will be closed on Monday, July 5.  All City parks will close at 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 4. Certain amenities will be restricted at Regional Park on July 3 and 4, and there will be road and lane closures on the morning of July 4 for the holiday events (5K race and parade.) Read on to find out more about our holiday events and plan to celebrate this Fourth of July Weekend with us!   Our Hearts are with Surfside The tragic collapse of part of the Champlain Tower South Condominium in the Town of Surfside has brought people from around the world together, asking what can be done to help, including many here in Weston. Due to the outpouring of volunteer support, the Town is not in need of additional volunteers at this time. We have provided a list of donation sites from the Surfside website should you desire to help. We continue to pray, along with the world, for miracles of life.  Learn More » July 4th: Awesome for Us, Mostly Awful for Pets How to Make it Better Fourth of July celebrations are a great opportunity to gather with family and friends and that means your pets too, as they’re a part of the family right? Well, as much as you love them, leave them out of this celebration. July 4 is the biggest night of the year for lost pets. Both cats and dogs panic and flee the bright lights and loud noises of fireworks, party revelers and music. Follow these tips to make your holiday stress free for both you and your favorite furry friends. Learn More » Join us at Weston's Hometown Fourth of July Celebration Events Have plans for Independence Day holiday weekend? Join the City of Weston as we kicks off the Hometown Celebration festivities on Saturday, July 3 with an evening of family fun and FIREWORKS at Weston Regional Park from 6 p.m. through 9 p.m. The next morning, on Sunday, July 4, the 5K Run/Walk returns to an in-person event. The race starts and ends at Regional Park. Race start time is 7:15 a.m. Later that morning, enjoy the very popular and much anticipated Hometown Celebration Parade which begins at 10:30 a.m. at the Weston Town Center. Show your patriotic pride and celebrate with us this Fourth of July! Learn More » There is Still Time to Register! July 4th 5K Run/Walk The July 4th 5K Run/Walk is right around the corner and there is still time to register! Registration is just $25 and all runners and walkers will receive a medal and t-shirt commemorating the race. This year’s race will take place this Sunday, July 4 at 7: 15 a.m. and starts and ends at Regional Park. Don’t wait! Register with friends and family today.  Learn More » City of Weston Park Pavilion Rentals Available Starting July 10 Weston now has a way to reserve park pavilions online. RecDesk is an online portal that gives you the option to rent pavilions, Community Center multi-purpose rooms and even enroll in programs and classes when they resume this fall. You choose the date and time and even process the payments all in one place. Register your household today. Learn More » Hurricane Preparedness What's In Your Preparedness Kit? Do you have a hurricane preparedness kit in case of an emergency? Hurricane season is here and right now is the perfect time to put it all together. Don’t know where to start? Check out our list of emergency supplies that can adequately sustain you and your household for a minimum of three to five days.  Learn More  » Arts Council of Greater Weston Presents On the Move Summer Instagram Contest The Arts Council of Greater Weston invites you to participate in the Summer Instagram Photo Contest from now through July 31. The theme for this year is “On the Move.” Take pictures when you are on the move near or far and don’t forget to tag the Arts Council of Greater Weston and use hashtag #Acgwsummer21 on Instagram. Registration is required. Click below to learn more about the rules and steps the register.  Learn More » The Journey to a Healthier You with Cleveland Clinic and the Weston YMCA Are you looking to become fit and healthier this summer? The Weston YMCA and the Cleveland Clinic of South Florida are offering events and virtual learning opportunities in helping raise the bar of good health by building a healthier community. The most popular virtual learning opportunities include Nutrition Lecture, Ask the Doctor, and Meet the Physical Therapist. Click below to view the July schedule today!  Learn More » Get Fit this Summer with the YMCA Summer Games Challenge Go for gold in the YMCA Summer Games Fitness Challenge. In a span of six weeks, participants must complete a minimum of 120 miles or 20 miles per week of walking, running, biking, etc. To participate, join via the YMCA SFL Mobile App, using the “Challenges” tile option and track your progress using the app. Participants will get an opportunity to win a three month free YMCA membership. The challenge runs from July 4 through August 15, 2021. Don’t miss out! Learn More » CDC Data Tracker Features Local, National & Global COVID-19 Statistics If you really want to follow the numbers, this is the place you can do it. The CDC COVID Data Tracker has a wealth of information that ranges from vaccinations and vaccination demographics to a community profile to Genomic Surveillance (yes, we had to look it up too). So for all your data information needs, click on the button below for a dashboard of data.  CDC COVID-19 Data Tracker  »