Veyo Works From Home – Episode 7
May 15, 2020
It’s been a busy week at Veyo. We just announced the launch of our new Specialized COVID-19 fleet in Arizona that will be used to transport members who have tested positive for COVID-19 and that we’ve partnered with the Department of Social Services in Connecticut to help deliver over 1,300 meals to Connecticut seniors who can’t leave their homes. The Veyo team has been working hard over these last few weeks to adapt and adjust to all of the changes that have come about due to COVID-19. We’re so proud of what they’ve accomplished and want to give a big thank you to all of them. Cheers to each and every Veyoian! Now on to a few things to do this weekend…
If you’re feeling lazy and want to stay on the couch…
- Today at 5pm EST on Food Network’s Facebook, catch nacho-loving rivals Guy Fieri and Bill Murray as they team up for a “Nacho Average Showdown” virtual nacho-making competition to raise awareness and donations for the Restaurant Employee Relief Fund (RERF).
- Check out Shake Shack’s new IGTV series “Shake Shack at Your Shack” and learn how to make their classic cheese sauce!
- Ready to co-watch some live video with your friends? The Houseparty app just launched their new Co-watching tool and starting today you can sing and dance with Alicia Keys and DaBaby; cook with Bad Bunny, José Andrés and Christina Tosi; work out with Cam Newton and Terry Crews; and dance with Derek Hough and Addison Rae.
- If you need a laugh, the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards has released some of the best images of animals in funny poses submitted for this year’s competition.
- And if you’re feeling nostalgic, did you catch the reunion of the Back to the Future crew on Josh Gad’s YouTube channel?
If you have kids at home…
- Don’t forget, Facebook’s #Graduation2020 starts today at 2pm PST. The commencement address will be given by Oprah Winfrey. Awkwafina, Jennifer Garner, Lil Nas X, and Simone Biles, and Miley Cyrus will do a special performance of her hit song, “The Climb.”
- Have a teenager missing out on prom? They can enter the Chips Ahoy Sour Patch Kids #Sweetest PromEver sweepstakes and win premium access to their Virtual prom on Saturday, May 23rd, with special host World Famous DJ Steve Aoki! One entrant will even win a prom-do-over for all their friends once this is over. (Also did you know they made a Chips Ahoy! and Sour Patch Kids cookie? Sounds terrible…let us know if you’ve tried one!)
- If they can’t get enough of Bitmoji, they can now create their own Avatar on Facebook!
- If you’re still following along with your Harry Potter reading, Stephen Fry is reading Chapter 4 this week.
- And the San Diego Zoo is launching a new 16 week program for kids called San Diego Zoo Kids Corner! It’s full of trivia, arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor activities, and more.
- Help the M&Ms create their next commercial by joining in on their virtual coloring party! Now through Sunday you can submit your masterpiece and they’ll pick a few to be included in their next TV commercial.
If you’re still looking for something to read…
- Local bookstores are making a comeback with online orders! Find your closest bookstore here and order a book to show your support!
If you’re a music lover…
- Love Taylor Swift? Catch her City of Lover Concert on Sunday, May 17th on ABC. It’ll also be available on Hulu and Disney Plus the day after.
- Katy Perry will anchor Amazon Music’s new livestreaming series on Friday at 1pm PST, where she’ll perform her new song, “Daisies,” live for the first time, along with her hits “Roar” and “Never Really Over.”
- If you’ve ever wanted to dance like Britney, you can join choreographer Brian Friedman as he teaches you the iconic choreography from Britney Spears “I’m A Slave 4 U” music video and live performances. A portion of the proceeds will go to Unicef USA.
- Jon Bon Jovi, Dolly Parton, Meryl Streep, and others are set to perform for “A Night Of Covenant House Stars,” a live stream concert benefiting the Covenant House charity. The show will air on May 18 at 8:00 p.m. ET on the new streaming service, Broadway On Demand. The event will be streamed on Youtube, iHeartRadio Broadway, Facebook, Twitch, and on the Stars in The House website in addition to Broadway on Demand.
- The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra will be playing live for the first time since mid-March with their Live from Music Hall event. The event will be streamed on Facebook, YouTube and cincinnatisymphony.org at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 16.
- Grab a beer and your cowboy boots and join Brad Paisley and Lady Antebellum tonight as part of the Bud Light Seltzer Sessions. They’ll be performing on Bud Light’s YouTube channel at 9pm EST.
And finally, if you or someone you know is struggling during this time, don’t be afraid to reach out! This is a tough time for everyone, but we’re all in this together and there are a ton of resources available. 1-800-Flowers just launched a new program called Connection Communities for people who are looking for advice or support or ideas on what to do during this time. Headspace is giving away a free year of their program for anyone who lost their job during the pandemic. And if you just need to talk to someone, the Crisis Text Line offers free support 24/7 with just a single text.