The last opportunity to view the Southport Connector Expressway Study Public Hearing is on Thursday, Sept. 18 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Poinciana Community Center, 445 Marigold Ave. and at the Anthony DePalma Center, 395 Marigold Ave.
To register for the public hearings, go to https://www.movepoinciana.com.
The School District of Osceola County’s STEAM Mobile Lab will be at Deerwood Elementary School (4701 Marigold Ave.) Wednesday, Sept. 24 from 4:30-6 p.m. This experience is packed with hands-on tech adventures and creative exploration. Dive into digital worlds and learn about our planets with augmented and virtual reality, build code with Legos and Sphero Robotics, let your imagination soar with arts and crafts and star-gaze the night sky with telescopes. For more information, call 407-870-2400.
The whole family is invited to a free community event presented by Learning Partners for Success and Poinciana Christian Preparatory School South on Thursday, Sept. 18 from 4-6 p.m. Meet Bluey and Bingo, enjoy books (free book giveaway), campus tours, family fun activities-games and arts and crafts.
Sock Hop Bingo Night, a 1950’s style night of Bingo takes place on Friday, Sept. 19 at the Poinciana Community Center (445 Marigold Ave.) for ages 18 and up. 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).
Jeremiah’s Ice of Poinciana will host a karaoke night on Saturday, Sept. 20 from 6-11 p.m. That’s a fun night of music and sweet
Kick-Start your cyber security journey with this introductory class – Cyber Security Basics on Thursday, Sept. 18 from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Poinciana Library. Discover key concepts, common cyber threats and tips to safeguard your online presence.
Learn how to protect your health and wealth by attending Retirement 101 on Friday, Sept. 19 from 10-11 a.m. Prepare for your future and find out how the decisions you make today may impact your retirement plans.
Come out and Paint the Town on Friday, Sept. 19 from 1-2 p.m. Unlock your creativity each month by painting a masterpiece. Presented by local artist Dominique Jarrett. Supplies will be provided. Registration is required. Call the Library at 407-742-8888.
All Library programs are free and open to the public. The Poinciana Library is located at 101 N. Doverplum Ave.
Access Community Health will hold a food pantry giveaway on Thursday, Sept. 25 at 11 a.m. at 4543 Pleasant Hill Road, Suite F. Attendees will be able to get a free bag of fruits and vegetables. One bag per household, while supplies last. For more information, call 863-421-0223.
Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is the number one killer of student athletes, more than all cancers, concussions and other illnesses combined. Thousands of healthy-looking kids lose their lives every year to undetected heart conditions. HCA Florida Hospital Poinciana, 325 Cypress Pkwy. will hold a Free Youth Heart Screenings – Help Prevent Sudden Cardiac Arrest!
ECG’s can detect 95% of the heart conditions that cause sudden death in young people (standard physicals less than 4 %). The screening is quick (5 minutes), painless and non-evasive. All results are reviewed by a Board-Certified Pediatric Cardiologist and sent within 10 business days.
Sign-up at https://bit.ly/45ZnGNq.
This event takes place on Saturday, Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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
