Happy Thanksgiving Poinciana! It is customary for us, as Americans, to pause and give thanks for our family, friends, community and our country. Sometimes we may become “caught up” in our own personal agendas and lose sight of the good things right in front of us. May your day be full of love, kindness and gratitude. Be grateful for the loved ones in your life and for your blessings.
The Central Florida Expressway Authority is seeking an audience with the Poinciana business community regarding the future Southport Connector Expressway. Join the Poinciana Council at the Poinciana Library (101 N. Doverplum Ave.) on Friday, Dec. 6 at 9:30 a.m. for information and input on the future expressway, related Cypress Parkway expansion and other Poinciana traffic issues.
Registration is required as space is limited. To register, go to www.bit.ly/ExpresswayUpdate2024.
Join Osceola County District 3 Commissioner Brandon Arrington for a holiday food distribution on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon (or whenever all supplies are distributed) at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church (3880 Pleasant Hill Road). Meal packages will be given out to the first 600 families at this drive-thru event. One package per car, first come-first served while supplies last.
Before putting up those incredible Christmas decorations—if you haven’t already—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.
The deadline for submission of your undecorated home is Friday, Dec. 13. For more information, go to https:// www.apvcommunity.com/poinciana-beautiful.
Save the date! First Baptist Poinciana (601 Walnut St.) presents its Christmas Spectacular on Sunday, Dec. 15 at 6 p.m. Enjoy the sights, sounds and snacks of Christmas! The event features a choir performance, dance and a special event for kids. All children receive a small gift. After the presentation enjoy bounce houses, train rides, snacks and snow. Food trucks will be on-site.
My Soccer Academy meets at Deerwood Community Park (4051 Laurel Ave.). Ages 4-16 are welcome and all skill levels are accepted for yearround practice Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6 p.m. For more information, call 407588-0222 or email www. mysocceracademy.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.
