IN OUR COMMUNITY

The Annual Spring Fling, proudly sponsored by the Germantown Hills Chamber of Commerce, is located in the Germantown Hills Crossing Shopping Center (directly by the Casey’s.) Their yearly combined multiple event is a kickoff to all the great happenings in Germantown Hills during the Spring/Summer/Fall.

The May 2nd Vendor Show from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. will host approximately 50 vendors, freshly grilled food, live music, and more!

Get ready for the Germantown Hills Community Wide Garage Sale Event from April 30th - May 2nd.  For more information and a map of the sales, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/993117526372701 

The Germantown Hills Chamber will also be hosting their Spring Fling Pork Chop Cookout and Vendor event on May 2nd, located right behind the Casey’s in Germantown Hills. 

Join Snyder Village at their 28th Annual Benefit Golf Outing for a fun filled day at Metamora Fields Golf Club-play golf, win prizes, enjoy delicious lunch, all while supporting the Snyder Village Resident In Need Fund!

The shotgun start is at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, June 12th, with lunch, prizes, and awards at approximately 1:00 p.m.  For full details, cost, registratin, and sponsorship oppurtunites, visit https://event.auctria.com/998a6036-cfdd-41b8-8831-62051dd3ac72/aa6cd270-8751-11e9-a741-3fcfcb35cbb0

Swim Lessons, Make a Splash, Night Swim, Tot Time, and more...visit the Metamora Pool website for registrations, events, general information, and more at https://metamoraparks.org/metamora-community-pool

Grilling season is back, so be sure to stop by Kirby Foods for these pork chop cookouts!

Friday, May 15th

The Metamora Area Business Association (MABA) will host their cookout from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  Proceeds will go towards their MTHS CTE Scholarship Fund.

Friday, May 29th & Saturday, May 30th

The Knights of Columbus, Council 3060, will host their cookouts from 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. on Friday, and from 11:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m. on Saturday.  Proceeds to benefit local charities.

It is that time of year again! MTHS students have been working hard on planting flowers! The Metamora FFA will host their annual plant sale starting May 7th at the MTHS green house! 

May 7th:  8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

May 8th:  8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

May 9th:  8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 

Woodford County Special Education Association is proud of the multiple schools that serve students and families throughout our community. As these schools continue to grow, so does the need for safe, inclusive outdoor spaces where every child can play, learn, and thrive.  

This playground expansion will support students across the schools at 110 Fandel Road by creating a welcoming environment that encourages physical activity, social connection, and sensory-friendly play for children of all abilities. It is an investment in our students, our schools, and the future of Woodford County.  

To help support this meaningful project, visit: https://www.zeffy.com/.../esla-playground-expansion-phase--1

The 29th Annual Golf Outing to support the Germantown Hills District #69 Educational Foundation is Thursday, June 11th!  For more information on sponsorships and registration, email Stacy at tellors@ghills69.com.

June 8th - 12th at the Sun Foundation

Nature Writing and Ecological Exploration

Make your own journals then hike to various habitats of the Sun Foundation to explore, observe, and write creatively.  This class is led by Eureka College professors.

Fiber Arts in the Woods

Use a variety of fibers to create beautiful and purposeful projects.  Emphasis will be on repurposing materials and slowing down to engage in thoughtful activity.

For more information, contact sharon@sunfoundation.org

The Village of Germantown Hills Spring Community Clean-Up Day is on May 18th and May 20th (on your regular garbage day).  Anyone who resides with the Village limits and pays their garbage bill to the Village can take advantage of this opportunity.  Scroll down to see the informational flyer for more details.

Attention young ladies entering 2nd - 9th grade: The Lady Redbird tennis camp takes place from June 8th - June 11th. Sign up today at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZie8lUZy-hkFCeVHv2QXiT_AQEKVg32mDUh2ozQg8NzyE2Q/viewform

The Metamora Women’s Club has long been the organization behind the Metamora village-wide garage sales, but the club has officially disbanded.

First, the Village wants to extend sincere thanks to the Metamora Women’s Club for their decades of service to our community. Their dedication and hard work have not gone unnoticed, and all are truly grateful for all who have contributed over the years. 

The traditional first weekend of June is still set aside for the community-wide garage sales—this year taking place June 4th, 5th, and 6th. However, there will be no official map available this year. 

The Village is currently seeking a group or individuals interested in continuing the legacy of organizing these sales in the future. If you would like to get involved, please reach out to Dawn Deeb at ddeeb@villageofmetamora.com.

A new report from Microsoft reveals that scammers are using Artificial Intelligence across nearly every stage of cyberattacks, from writing phishing emails to generating malware code.  Here are some proven security habits that you can still use to protect yourself:

Always verify requests for passwords, payments, or sensitive information BEFORE clicking links or downloading files. 

Use Multi-Factor Authentication to add a second layer of protection and stop many account takeovers.

Update devices to stay current on patch vulnerabilities.

Remove personal data from public sites since cybercriminals often gather personal information before launching scams.

A fun trivia question for today:

What was the first item ever sold online?

1) A book

2) A CD

3) A computer

4) A slice of pizza

Scroll down to find the answer at the end of the “Words with Friends Scam” article.

Scammers are increasingly using games like Words with Friends to build relationships with grieving victims before asking for money.  See a recent scam and how to stay alert to these tactics: https://cyberguy.com/privacy/scammers-target-grieving-victims-online-games

Triva Answer:  2) A CD

Where to watch the Cardinals, Cubs, and White Sox on your MTCO TV service this year:

Chicago Cubs

Marquee Network (channel 560).

Chicago White Sox

Chicago Sports Network (channel 562) and Chicago Sports Network+(channel 563).

St. Louis Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals terminated their relationship with FanDuel Sports Network, who carried the games last year, so MLB has taken over production rights of the games. The games can be streamed with a subscription to MLB.TV or Cardinals.TV

Numerous nationally televised games for all three teams will be broadcast on ESPN (channel 557), ESPN (559) FOX (503), TBS (519), and FS1 (570).

Fresh off the news that Xbox is cutting Game Pass pricing, reports emerge of the new “Starter Edition” tier that bundles in a Discord sub: https://insider-gaming.com/xbox-game-pass-starter-edition-tier-games/

Take advantage of this FREE perk, MTCO TV customers!  Watch all your MTCO Conxxus channels on your smartphone or table...anytime, anywhere, manage or watch your Cloud DVR recordings, and more with the MyTVs App.  

Stream TV customers simply need to download the MyTVs app from your App Store to get started.  If you have traditional TV service, give the MTCO customer care team a call to set up a free stream and then download the app.