Juneteenth, also called Emancipation Day, is the commemoration of June 19, 1865, the day enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas learned that they were free.
Join a St. Cloud gospel celebration, “Flourishing Together,” a night of soul, praise and joy. This event features a lineup of local gospel artists, church choirs and special community guests. Enjoy live praise music, fellowship, joy and Juneteenth celebration. Hosted by Black Empowerment & Community Council (BECC), this event will take place on Sunday, June 22 at 6 p.m. at the St. Cloud Marina. The cost is $30 general admission and $45 for VIP seating. For more information, go to www.becccouncil.org.
Camp iREAD Presents Field Day! Jump, twist and hoop into an unforgettable summer of fun on Thursday, June 12 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the St. Cloud Library. The line-up of activities includes hoola-hoops, sidewalk chalk, cornhole, Twister and more.
Sewing in the Cloud takes place on Friday, June 13 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Grab your machines and get sewing. Join other local enthusiasts in completing handmade projects.
E.S.O.L. for Beginners takes place on Friday, June 13 from 10-11:30 a.m. This class is to help speakers of other languages become more familiar with English.
Family Movie Matinee takes place on Friday, June 12 from 2-4 p.m. Bring a blanket and pillow from home and enjoy the movie Wild Robot.
Spanish for Beginners is taught on Saturday, June 14 from 10-11:30 a.m. Presented by Jaime Gonzalez, this class will help boost your Spanish language skills. Learn basic conversational phrases.
All Library programs are free and open to the public. The St. Cloud Library is located at 810 13th St.
The next Coffee Co-Op takes place on Tuesday, June 16 at 8:30 a.m. Presented by the St. Cloud Chamber of Commerce, this free networking event will take place at the Nutrition Zone, 1100 Massachusetts Ave. To register, go to www.stcloudflchamber.com.
Calling all vendors! Join the City of St. Cloud’s 4th on the Lake celebration and showcase your business or organization. Vendor fee is $350 for a 10 x 10 space. Spots are limited. To register, go to https://www.stcloudfl. gov/1677/4th-of-July-Celebration.
