On May 7, Polk County Commissioners approved a contract for construction of a new Sheriff’s office substation in Poinciana. The station will be built at 9530 Marigold Ave., less than a mile north of Lake Hatchineha Road This station is expected to serve the anticipated growth in the southern end of Poinciana. The building will be over 21,500 square feet and contain a community room, office space, interview rooms, holding cells, a sally port and fleet maintenance. Currently it takes up to 45 minutes to drive to the nearest Polk Sheriff’s office district station.
HCA Florida Poinciana Hospital Will present an in-person seminar on Monday, May 20 from 6-7:15 p.m. at the Poinciana Library. Transform Your Health: Community Weight Loss and Bariatric Seminar is the topic presented by Dr. Peraglia. Registration is required. To register, call 888-253-8117.
Also at the Library, learn about the natural flora that calls Florida home by attending the Native Plants presentation on Tuesday, May 21 from 6-7:30 p.m. This is presented by Mac Camacho-Viera, curator of Environmental Education and Natural Resources of Boggy Creek Air Boat Adventures. This program is for adults.
Put your sleuthing skills to the test by playing Clue! Live at the Library. Help solve a murder based on the board game Clue, where everyone is sus — even you! Clue at the Library happens Friday, May 24 from 3-4 p.m. and is for adults 18+.
If you like browsing through cookbooks, trying new recipes and sampling and sharing new dishes, the Kitchen Reader program is for you. It will be presented at the Library on Saturday, May 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Get cooking, pick and make a recipe. Registration is required. To register, call 407-742-8888.
Butterfly Garden will be presented at the Library on Friday, May 31 from 3-4 p.m. Get up close and personal with butterflies to discover fascinating facts about these pollinators presented by Mac Camacho-Viera, curator of Environmental Education and Natural Resources of Boggy Creek Air Boat Adventures.
Bingo Game Show Night takes place on Friday, May 17 beginning 6 p.m. at the Anthony DePalma Event Center (395 Marigold Ave.) Adults 18 and over can enjoy exciting games, new Bingo game patterns and concession stand. There is limited seating and registration is required. To register, go to https://tinyurl.com/3es9mtc7.
The Association of Poinciana Villages (APV) Lifestyle’s of Poinciana has begun their new summer pool hours. The Victory Pool and the Aquatic Center Pool are now open Wednesday thru Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 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.
