The Association of Poinciana Villages’ (APV) 50th Birthday Celebration will be on May 14 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Activity Campus (445 Marigold Ave.)
This year marks the 50th birthday of APV and will be commemorated with a community celebration. Both Community Centers and the Fitness Center will be open for tours. The Anthony DePalma building will have a full display of historic pictures and the Poinciana Community Center will be filled with vendors. Residents are invited to “make their mark” with the painting of the APV tree logo on a large canvas that will be on display.
The birthday party will boast a Kidz Zone, food, music and fun activities.
Vendors who would like to participate can register at https://tinyurl. com/.2p8ap5fx. Vendor fees are $100 for food trucks, $50 for vendor space and free to nonprofits. APV is still looking for sponsors to contribute a service to the birthday celebration like balloon art, face painting, entertainment, decorations and more. Interested? Call Lifestyles Director Liz Wargo at 863-427-0900 ext. 301 or email liz.wargo@ fsresidential.com.
National Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, April 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The purpose of National Drug Take Back Day is to provide a safe, convenient and responsible way in disposing prescription drugs while educating the public about the potential for abuse of medications. Turn in used or expired medications at HCA Florida Poinciana Hospital (325 Cypress Pkwy.) or the Publix at Pleasant Hill Commons just north of to Good Samaritan Village.
OnSpot Dermatology Mobil Clinic will be at the Poinciana Community Center parking lot (445 Marigold Ave.) on Tuesday, May 3 from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. This full-service dermatology practice offers a complete range of general, cosmetic and surgical dermatology procedures. Their medical clinics travel to communities, businesses and organizations throughout the area. Major insurances are accepted including Medicare. Appointments are encouraged; call 941- 444-0011 to schedule. For more information go to www.onspotdermatology. com/poincianavillages.
During the entire month of May the Osceola Library Systems Annual Youth Literacy Magazine, LitMag, will be accepting original short story, poem and/or artwork from youth from ages 8-17 for an opportunity to be featured in LitMag. This year’s theme is “A Twist of Fate.” Show off your skills and impress with stories or art about an unexpected or coincidental event that somehow changes the future.
All entries will be reviewed by special guests. Published selections will be in print and online. The authors or artists will be invited to a reception featuring a live presentation of their creation. Submissions may be up to 1,000 words in length. Enter your original work via BiblioBoard: http://osceolalibrary.libraries share.com/osceolalitmag.
