Plant City Fire Rescue to conduct Landing Zone Training
Plant City Fire Rescue will be conducting Landing Zone Training at Plant City Stadium on June 3, June 17 and July 1 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Residents can expect to see helicopters flying in and out of the area during the trainings and Plant City Fire Rescue wants individuals to note that there is no emergency or anything to be concerned about if they see helicopters around Plant City Stadium during these periods.
Plant City to host Sunset Hike this weekend
This is your opportunity to join Plant City’s Parks staff for a guided Sunset Hike at McIntosh Preserve, 775 E. Knights Griffin Rd.
Participants will be led on an easy 1.5-mile hike from the parking area to the preserve’s observation tower and back as the sun sets over Plant City’s beautiful wildlife. With any luck, you’ll have a chance to see deer and perhaps some of the preserve’s other inhabitants as they too come out for an evening stroll.
The event will be held on Saturday, June 4 at 7:30 p.m. and anyone who wishes to participate must pre-register by Thursday, June 2. Find the link to pre-register at www.plantcitygov.com/parksrec/page/sunset-hike.
Things to bring:
• Closed toe shoes
• Water
• Sunscreen
• Bug spray
• A hat
Local animal rescue in need of volunteers, donations
Local Plant City animal rescue, Raining Cats and Dogs Shelter and Sactuary, is asking for their community’s help by way of much-needed volunteers and donations.
The animal rescue is especially in need of dry cat food and cat litter and donations can be dropped off or shipped directly to the shelter, 2708 E. SR 60, Plant City, FL 33567.
In addition, the shelter will be be holding a new volunteer orientation on Saturday, June 4 at noon. If you’re looking for a great way to spend your time this summer and help local rescue animals in need, the shelter offers a great opportunity.
For more information, visit www.rainingcatsanddogsshelter.com or contact rainingcatsanddogsshelter@gmail.com.