District 3 County Commissioner Brandon Arrington will host a Government Resource Fair on Thursday, July 24 from 4-8 p.m. at Valencia College. Get an update on future transportation projects from agencies like FDOT, CFX, Lynx, Sunrail and more. Connect directly with your local government representative and get answers, resources and support.
Yes, we’re saying “Back to School” in July, and here’s some weekend events to get ready.
Osceola Community Health Services will host their Annual Back to School Student Physical Day on Saturday, July 26 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the 109 N. Doverplum Ave. location. School physicals are $20 and sports physicals are $30. Back to school vaccines are also available. Schedule your appointment by calling 407943-8600.
AVOS & Kingdom Life presents their 4th annual Back to School event on Saturday, July 26 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1901 S. Poinciana Blvd. This event features free school supplies, bounce houses, complimentary food, giveaways, raffles and more.
Cricket Wireless (837 Cypress Pkwy.) is hosting a Back to School event on Saturday, Aug. 2 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. This free community event features backpacks, school supplies, games, kids’ activities, raffles, giveaways, music and more.
The Association of Poinciana Villages (APV) Back to School Bash will be on Saturday, Aug. 2 from 12-3 p.m. on the community lawn at 445 Marigold Ave. There will be school supplies giveaways (while supplies last), food trucks and vendors. For more information or to register your food truck or secure a vendor spot, call 863-427-0900 ext. 501.
The Association of Poinciana Villages (APV) will host a special patriotic version of their usual Friday night Bingo on Friday, July 25. USA Bingo Night takes place at the Poinciana Community Center (445 Marigold Ave.) Doors open at 6 p.m. with the first ball pulled at 7 p.m. 10 games are $5. There will be cash prizes. Bingo supplies for sale and the concession stand will be open. This event is for adults ages 18+.
The Big Red Bus will be at AVOSHelps on Saturday, July 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1901 S. Poinciana Blvd. All donors receive a wellness checkup, top handle drinkware and a $20 e-gift card. Appointments are encouraged. To make an appointment, go to www. OneBlood.org/donate-now and use sponsor code 77603.
Registration is now open for Orlando City Soccer School—Poinciana. Programs available are: recreational and competitive. The cost: recreational is $135 a month, competitive $175 a month. For more information, call or text 407-792-1508 or email info@ocsspoinciana.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.
