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Library has plans for month of February

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Thursday, 04 February 2010 02:14

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Poinciana By: Lisa D’Cato
Read a good book lately? Take advantage of the vast variety of books at the Poinciana Branch Library. While you’re there, catch a few programs while catching up on your reading.
February is recognized as Black History Month and is also known for Valentine’s Day. On Monday, the library is acknowledging both.
Teens are welcome to come out Monday at 4 p.m. Though sometimes overused and not appreciated, teens get to be creative with duct tape. Do a duct tape Valentine project and show some love for this common household adhesive.
At 7 p.m. on Monday, it gets a little more serious but just as fun with this special family event. Moonlight Stories, presented by Orisirisi, will feature Don and Tom Harrell. They will showcase an interactive and amusing story-telling program that incorporates the African tradition of audience participation. This includes call-and-response, songs, African drums and dance, games and more.
Orisirisi has received critical acclaim far and wide for its unique African-rooted, educational and entertaining presentations. With various African art, Orisirisi brings different kinds of folk knowledge and experience for the audience. Don’t miss out.
Now back to that heart stuff. I’m not thinking about Valentine’s Day, but a gift that really matters. It’s billed as “Have Heart, Give Life Blood Drive” and the Little Red Bus will be at the Poinciana Library Tuesday, Feb. 23, from 5 to 8 p.m. Florida’s Blood Centers are looking for heroes. Besides saving lives, all donors receive a free mini-physical and glucose test as well as a surprise.
Enjoy all the library has to offer. All library programs are free and open to the public.
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The Poinciana Ladies Club will host its annual Sweetheart Luncheon Tuesday at noon at the Poinciana Community Center. The club will provide the entrée and members are asked to bring a covered dish to share. The Poinciana Community Center is at 395 Marigold Ave.
For more information on the Poinciana Ladies Club, contact Irene Gilbert, 863-427-9733.
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Only 78 more days until Poinciana Relay For Life.
Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society’s overnight celebration and fundraising event done to raise awareness and commemorate the lives of those who have been touched by cancer.
This year’s event will again be at Liberty High School. The date is April 23-24. So far, there are 20 teams with 128 participants. More are encouraged to join.
The next team meeting will be Thursday, Feb. 11, at 5:30 p.m. at the Poinciana Community Center. For more information on Relay For Life Poinciana, call Ginny Brown, event chair, at 863-439-6273.
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The February Meeting of Poinciana AARP Chapter 3520 will be Thursday, Feb. 18, at 2 p.m., at the Poinciana Community Center. It’s time for “Friendship Soup Meal.” Attendees are asked to bring something to contribute to the soup, such as veggies. After Friendship Soup, the group will play grocery bingo.
If you are a national member of the AARP and would like to join this local chapter, the meetings are the third Thursday of the month. Dues are $2.50 a year.
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If you have any Poinciana news or information that you would like to share, call Lisa D’Cato at 407-846-7122, e-mail news@osceolanewsgazette
.com or fax 407-931-3390.