Poinciana News — A sweet early Valentine’s Day party!

Here’s a sweet treat! A Valentine’s Pop-up Party takes place on Saturday Feb. 3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at First Baptist Poinciana (601 Walnut St.). In addition to unique and handcrafted gifts from local vendors there will be a variety of art, jewelry, fashion, home décor and more. Food and drinks will also be available. Kids can enjoy face painting and there will also be raffles and prizes. This event is hosted by Simply Stones Design. For more information, call 407-520-4194.

Como estas? Conversational Spanish Classes will be held at the Poinciana Library on the next three first Fridays (Feb. 2, March 1, April 5) from 3-4:30 p.m. Engage with other speakers to practice your Spanish and to improve your confidence and vocabulary. Basic skills are required. This session is for ages 19+.

All Osceola Library System Branches in conjunction with Osceola County Emergency Management invites all grade K-12 students to participate in a Severe Weather Awareness Contest. Help promote Severe Weather Awareness Week (Feb. 5-9) by drawing, painting or digitally creating an original work of art of Florida’s sometimes severe weather. To enter this contest, illustrate what you would do to prepare in one of these severe weather categories: lightening, marine hazards and rip currents, thunderstorms and tornadoes, hurricanes and flooding, extreme temperature and wild fire. All art work should include a written safety message to teach others about severe weather safety and preparedness.

The winning artist will be invited to an Osceola County Commissioner’s meeting to celebrate their work, which will be shared across the County on social media and displayed at the winner’s local library.

Original art work must be submitted via Osceola Library System’s Biblioboard Submission page https://osceolalibrary.librariesshare/severev by Saturday, Feb. 3. Visit readyosceola.org for helpful information.

AARP Foundation Tax–Aide provides tax consulting with several preparation options. This service is free of charge, with special focus on those over 50 or have low to moderate income. Beginning Thursday, Feb. 1 and then on Mondays through April 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tax–Aide will be at the Anthony DePalma Center (395 Marigold Ave.) These services will be available in both English and Spanish. Visit the Anthony DePalma Center or call 863-427-0900 to make an appointment.

Poinciana’s longest running youth sports association, the Poinciana Predators Football and Cheer is now registering for the spring season. Spring training begins in March. The ages are 4-6 for flag football, 7-14 for tackle and 4-14 for cheerleading. Practices and home games will be held at Vance Harmon Park (50 Country Club Road). For more information, call Coach Jeff at 689-208-6434.

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.