The kickoff event for Poinciana Connections, a business leads group, will be on Thursday, April 24 at 8:30 a.m. at Saborealo Bakery (926 Cypress Pkwy.) Come ready with a 60-second intro and lots of business cards. This is a free leads group – free membership and free networking. For more information, call Poinciana Connections at 407-640-4412.
Rise and Shine on Saturday! It’s Early Birding Day at Disney Wilderness Preserve (2700 Scrub Jay Trail), Stop by the Preserve between 7-10 a.m. for special early access to the Preserve. Engage with staff about bird species and birding techniques while enjoying a closer look through the Preserve’s spotting scope. For more information, call 407-935-0002.
District 3 Commissioner Brandon Arrington’s Free Earth Day Tree Giveaway takes place on Saturday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at Valencia College-Poinciana Campus. Tree will be available in 3-gallon nursery pots and range between 4-6 feet tall.
This event is only open to Osceola County residents. Registration is required. To register, go to www.bit.ly/3G7aewe.
The next DEA National Take Back Day, in partnership with the Osceola Sheriff’s Department, is on Saturday, April 26. In Poinciana, the drop off will be at HCA Florida Poinciana Hospital. This is a drive-thru event and an opportunity to safely and anonymously dispose of unneeded medications. Proper disposal helps reduce the risk associated with unused prescriptions, safe guarding lives, the environment and the community as a whole.
Bingo is played every Friday night at the Poinciana Community Center (445 Marigold Ave.) but Friday, May 9 will be extra special. Cinco de Mayo Bingo will feature festive fun. Hosted by Humana, the doors open at 6 p.m. with first ball dropped at 7 p.m. The concession stand will be open and 10 games can be purchased for $5. Cash prizes will be awarded and there will be Bingo supplies available for purchase. This event is for ages 18+.
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.
