Be a hero and save a life by donating blood! OneBlood's Big Red Bus will be at Publix, 841 Cypress Pkwy., to receive your life-saving donation on Saturday, Sept. 13 from 2-7:30 p.m. For the safety of donors and staff, face coverings must be worn to donate. If you do not have a face covering one will be provided. Temperatures will be taken upon arrival.
Donors will receive a OneBlood T-shirt and a Publix $20 gift card.
For more information or to find our next mobile donation site, visit oneblood.org.
Maker's Café: Fall Leaf Embroidery takes place on Saturday, Sept. 13 from 2-4 p.m. at the Poinciana Library. Get creative with a leaf-themed design that captures the spirit of the fall season. Supplies are provided.
R.I.S.E. Up Osceola: READ Bus - the Osceola School District's Special Programs Department is bringing their READ Bus, the Library on Monday, Sept. 15 from 9:15-noon. The READ Bus is equipped with resources to engage parents and families of pre-school age children and toddlers in activities to develop early literacy skills under the guidance of trained parent liaisons. This program is for preschoolers ages 5 and under.
Rhythm, Rhyme and StoryTime takes place on Tuesday, Sept. 16 from 10:30-11 a.m. Preschoolers ages 2-5 can sing, swing and sway through this program. This fun-filled learning program helps your child develop their vocabulary, counting skills, creative thinking and listening skills. Baby & Me follows from 11:30 a.m. to 12 noon. This storytime introduces books with playtime and repetitive music. Ages up to 18 months.
Separating business and personal finances presented by Truist Bank takes place on Tuesday, Sept. 16 from 2-3 p.m. Learn how to keep your business and personal finances separate as you make progress toward your work and life goals. This is for ages 19+.
E.S.O.L. for Beginners takes place on the 16th from 6:30-8 p.m. This class helps non-English speakers become more familiar with the English language.
All Library programs are free and open to the public. The Poinciana Library is located at 101 N. Doverplum Ave.
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, Sept. 16 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a Community Health Fair at Walgreen’s Healthcare Clinic (395 Cypress Pkwy.) This family-friendly event features health resources, fun activities and giveaways. Enjoy live music, free immunizations, food pantry bags, ice cream treats, drinks and raffles with prizes.
Registration is now open for Balance & Beyond: Fall-Prevention Lunch & Learn. Join HCA Florida Poinciana Hospital’s Rehab and Physical Therapy Team on Tuesday, Sept. 16 from 12-1 p.m. for this informative and engaging session. Whether you are caring for a love one or want to keep yourself steady on your feet, this event will provide practical tips, exercises and safety measures to help prevent falls and keep you independent.
This event will be held at HCA Florida Poinciana Hospital. To register, go to www.bit.ly/41uJFsT.
Sock Hop Bingo Night, 1950’s style night of adult Bingo takes place on Friday, Sept. 19 at the Poinciana Community Center (445 Marigold Ave.) Doors open at 6 p.m. with first ball pulled at 7. Come dressed to set the mood for a fun night.
10 games are $5. Cash prizes are awarded. The concession stand will be open (no outside food or drink).
If you have any Poinciana news or information that you would like to share, call Lisa Concepcion at 407-319-9700 or email lisaconcepcion810@yahoo.com.
