With the fatal traffic accident earlier this month still fresh in our minds, here’s something that will help Poinciana’s teen drivers ages 15-19.
The Teen Driver Challenge is an advanced driver’s course designed to provide young drivers with the skills needed to reduce the chances of being involved in an accident. The Challenge is one training day totaling 10 hours, including instruction in the classroom and vehicular operations. The program is offered free of charge. To be eligible for the course the student must have a learners permit for at least six months.
The next class will be Saturday, Sept. 23 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Osceola County’s Sheriff’s Office training facility in Harmony (3901 Arthur J. Gallagher Blvd.). Do not let the drive to St. Cloud scare you off — this trip could potentially save lives.
To register your teen, go to https://www.osceolasheriff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/TDC_Student-Reg-Form.pdf.
For more information, call the Teen Driver Challenge Line at 321-697-4413 or email soteendriver@osceola.org.
Ripido! Rapid Spanish takes place at the Poinciana Library on Friday, Sept. 22 from 3-4 p.m. Practice speaking every day phrases in Spanish while discovering the rich cultures of Hispanic and Latino countries. This week’s topic is directional assistance.
On Saturday, Sept. 23 from 2-4 p.m., Makers Café Fall Candle Holders is the seasonal activity. Adults can light their home with a cozy ambiance by making a Fall candle holder. Supplies are provided.
All Library programs are free and open to the public.
Cosmic STEAM Nights 2023 will be held at Osceola County Title 1 middle schools this fall. Step inside the Orlando Science Center’s Mobil Planetarium to view planets, constellations, galaxies and more. This free event gives students and families a hands-on STEAM activities experience. This is an opportunity to learn through Virtual Reality (VR) Robotic Spheros.
The first STEAM night in the Poinciana area will be Thursday, Sept. 28 from 6- 8 p.m. at Horizon Middle School. On Thursday, Oct. 26th, Cosmic STEAM Night will be at Discovery Intermediate School. Cosmic STEAM Night is from 6 to 8 p.m. on all dates.
Space is limited to the first 200 participants.
OCSO (Osceola County Sheriff’s Office) on Wheels will be at the Poinciana Walmart, 904 Cypress Pkwy. on Friday, Sept. 29 from 4-8 p.m. This is a meet and greet with Sheriff Marcos R. Lopez and his canine sidekick Bacon. This is an opportunity for Osceola County residents to meet and talk to the top cop in the County.
There is a new class being taught at the Mary Jane Arrington Gym and Aquatic Center, 625 Country Club Dr. Puerto Rican Bomba classes are held on Wednesdays from 6-7:30 p.m. Classes are for ages 5 to adults.
For more information and online registration, go to www.puertoricoesbomba/services or call 407-965-7567.
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.
