Prepare for high-demand, higher wage careers in a short amount of time. Accelerated Skills Training programs focus on intensive, hands-on training designed to help individuals get a job and make more money in just weeks.
Valencia College Poinciana’s AST Tour takes place on Wednesday, Aug. 28 at 2:30 p.m. Tour the Poinciana Campus and learn more about the program. This is the perfect opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge of Residential, Commercial Electrician program.
Osceola County will hold an event close by where you can explore a wide-range of information, services and opportunities offered in your neighborhood. This free event is open to all Osceola County residents on Thursday, Aug. 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Good Samaritan Society Community Center (4197 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Kissimmee.)
Services represented include Housing and Community Services, Veteran Services, Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida, Osceola Community Health and other agencies which will be present. For more information, call 407-742-8622 or go to www. Osceola. org.
Get ready to Paint the Town! Unlock your creativity each month by painting a masterpiece. Local Artist Dominique Jarrett will present this program which is attended for adults 19+. Supplies will be provided. Paint the Town is presented the third Friday of each month at the Poinciana Library at 1 p.m. The next one will be Friday, Aug. 16.Register at https://osceolalibrary.libcal/event/12040207.
Adults can roll up some fun! Dungeons & Dragons will be presented on Saturday, Aug. 17 from 2-4 p.m. Use your imagination and problem-solving abilities while meeting and socializing with others who enjoy Dungeons & Dragons Gaming. Registration is required.
To register, go to https://osceolalibrary.libcal.com/event/11738501—and bring your dice.
Chair Yoga for Seniors and Beginners, presented by AvMed will be held on Friday, Aug. 23 from 10-11 a.m. Explore the benefits of chair-based exercise. Comfortable clothing is recommended.
Rapido Rapido! Rapid Spanish will be held at the Library on the 23rd from 12-1 p.m. Practice speaking every day phrases in Spanish while discovering the cultural aspects associated with Hispanic and Latino countries. The program will be held again on Aug. 30.
All Library programs are free and open to the public.
Osceola County Commissioner Brandon Arrington and the Osceola County Animal Shelter host a free micro-chip event on Saturday, Aug. 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Valencia College- Poinciana Campus, 3255 Pleasant Hill Rd. Proof of Osceola County residency is required. For more information, call 407-742-8000.
If you have any Poinciana news or information that you would like to share, call Lisa Goldmacher at 407-319-9700 or email lisaconcepcion810@yahoo.com.
