On Tuesday, Nov. 19, the Central Florida Expressway Authority will hold an informal community open house to discuss the Project Development and Environmental Study regarding the proposed elevated expressway along the median of Cypress Parkway (the Southport Connector). It will be held from 3-7 p.m. at the Poinciana Community Center (445 Marigold Ave.), with looping presentations across the way at the Anthony DePalma Center (395 Marigold Ave.) that will include exhibits and staff interactions. Community members may come at any time during the open house to view exhibits, ask questions and provide comments. To attend, preregister at bit.ly/3ACsBqy.
Anointed Victorious Outreach Services presents its third annual Fall Festival Community Fair on Saturday. Nov. 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1901 S. Poinciana Blvd. There will be a free turkey giveaway to the first 100 attendees, bounce houses, carnival games, free food and candy, free raffle and giveaways, face painting, gift cards and more. For more information, call 407-519-0164 or go to www.avoshelps.org.
Paint the Town with local artist Dominique Jarrett on Friday, Nov. 15 from 1-2 p.m at the Poinciana Library. Jarrett will help you paint a masterpiece. Supplies are provided, but registration is required; call 407-742-8888.
Celebrate 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten (from birth to age 5) on Saturday, Nov. 16 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Whether you are about to start the 1,000 Books before Kindergarten Program or have already finished, celebrate your family’s reading journey with stories, music and activities. This year’s featured guest is Bluey.
Borrowing for Small Businesses, presented by Truist Bank takes place on Tuesday, Nov. 19 from 2-3 p.m. Understanding your business’s options and how a lending process works is in important to achieve a more success outcome.
There will be a Community Blood Drive on Wednesday, Nov. 20 from 1-6 p.m. OneBlood’s Big Red Bus will be onsite to receive your lifesaving donation. Face coverings must be worn to donate.
For more information, go to www.OneBlood.org.
Poinciana Library is located at 101 N. Doverplum Ave. All Library programs are free and open to the public.
STOP! Wait a Minute! Before putting up those incredible Christmas decorations, take a picture of your beautiful Poinciana home and submit it to be considered Poinciana’s Home of the Year in your Village. APV honors the owners of well-maintained, beautiful homes at the Poinciana Beautiful Homeowners Awards Gala to be held on Saturday, Jan. 25. The theme for the Awards Gala is The Great Gatsby.
Deadline for submission of your undecorated home is Friday, Dec. 20. For more information, go to https://www.apvcommunity.com/poincianabeautiful.
It’s almost that time! The Association of Poinciana Village’s (APV) Annual Christmas Parade and Celebration is set for Saturday, Dec. 14 at 11 a.m. (floats, vendors and food trucks arrive at 9 a.m.) The parade steps off from Vance Harmon Park and is followed by a holiday celebration. More than 1,000 Poinciana residents usually attend.
To register a float, sign-up to be a crafter or vendor or food truck, contact APV at 863-4270900 ext. 501 or email crystalc@apvinc.net.
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.
