Half-Century . . . Golden Jubilee . . . the Big 50.
The Association of Poinciana Villages (APV), established in 1972, is marking its 50th Birthday in a big way.
The celebration kicks off with the festivities at the annual Spring Fest and Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Poinciana Community Center Field (445 Marigold Ave.) This free event will have an interactive D.J., dancing, games, contests for the children, food trucks, bounce houses, a photo opportunity with the Easter Bunny, vendors and more.
There are different ways for the community to be involved with this celebration. If you or your group would like to become sponsors, contact Liz Wargo at Liz.Wargo@fsresidential.com. And the Easter Bunny needs your help, as volunteers are needed to spread 13,000 Easter eggs and with assistance to control activity lines. If you would like to volunteer, contact Wargo at 863-313-3655.
This is the weekend for Family Bingo on the Lawn on Saturday at 6 p.m. at Vance Harmon Park (625 Country Club Dr.), at 6 p.m., followed by the Movie Under The Stars at 7 p.m. with a showing of Disney’s Encanto. Mirabel Madrigal, a character from the movie, will be a special guest. Refreshments will be available for purchase.
To register for this night of family entertainment go to, https://conta.cc/3KpyXvZ.
The Polk County Supervisor of Elections, Lori Edwards, is accepting college scholarship applications. Four $1,200 scholarships will awarded. Applicants must be registered to vote in the State of Florida, be a citizen of the United States, enrolled as a full-time student in a Florida college or university and majoring in Political Science/Public or Business Administration or Journalism/Mass Communication.
Applicants must hold at least a “C” average from the previous year, show financial need and be available for an interview in the County where they are registered to vote.
Friday’s application deadline is fast approaching. Polk County residents can contact Supervisor Lori Edwards at 863-534-5888 or email info@polkelections.com.
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.
