Surprise to Madonna High School and Father Dennis! Our flock of flamingos is currently roosting in their yards courtesy of St. Joe's Grade School. Thank you so much for joining in the fun!
Flamingo Fact: Although the flamingo is not an endangered species, there are MORE fake flamingos in the world than real ones.
Weirton United Way 2018 Campaign Goal is $240,000. Many families and individuals in our community rely on the services provided by our member agencies for basic needs such as food, clothing and shelter.
Because donations to the Weirton United Way STAY LOCAL we truly help our neighbors and fellow community members directly. Every dollar counts!
Surprise to St. Joe's Grade School! They have a flock of flamingos roosting at their school courtesy of St. Paul Grade School! Thank you so much for joining in the fun!
Fun Fact: Flamingos are often seen standing on one leg with the other leg tucked under their body. It’s not fully understood why they do this, but believed it’s to conserve body heat and is a much more restful position.
Flamingo Funny:
SO, Why did the young flamingos get in trouble?
Their parents finally put their foot down! 😍
Precoat Metals has been flocked by the Weirton United Way! "Like" us on facebook-Weirton United Way- to follow the flamingos. What a fun time we have had with this fundraiser! To participate, contact us at 304-748-7213.
Did you know that the first plastic lawn flamingo went on sale in 1958? The inventor was Don Featherstone. He gave the species the appropriate scientific name-Phoenicopterus ruber plasticus.😀
Good Morning! Surprise to St Paul Grade School. The flamingos are roosting in their front yard courtesy of Mayor Bubba Miller! Thank you so much for participating!
Lesson of the day: Advice from the flamingos-Wade into life. Stand out in a crowd. Spend time with your flock .Find the right balance. Show your true color. Keep your beak clean. Don't be afraid to get your feet wet!
Happy Friday! The Montina Corporation has been flocked by the Weirton United Way. We'd like to tell you who sent the flamingos, but it was an ANONYMOUS request.
Thank you so much for joining in the fun!
Friday Flamingo Fact: The Flamingo is the national bird of The Bahamas.
The Victorian Hall, home of Bubba's Wings, has been flocked by the Weirton United Way. Mayor Miller's business was referred by Councilman Tim & Chris Connell.
Thank goodness Bubba's Wings are much more tastier than those of our flock!
Contact the United Way to participate-304-748-7213. "Like" us -Weirton United Way - on facebook to keep up with their next location.
Flamingo fact: Flamingos favorite foods are shrimp, snails and algae. Bubba's Wings are safe.
Thank you to the Felton Family for taking such good care of our flock while it was roosting in their yard. We were so happy and excited to see that they took the time to accessorize the flamingos with bows, hats and scarves!
Thank you so much for joining in the fun while supporting the Weirton United Way!