Join Habitat Orlando and Osceola County for a Disaster Preparedness and Home Insurance Workshop to be held at Cannery Park (901 Virginia Ave.) on Thursday, Sept. 4 from 10 a.m. to noon. This free event allows you to learn from the experts about how to prepare for disasters with Osceola County’s Office for Emergency Management. Learn how to file a claim with your home insurance agent and insure your home is disaster ready with tips from a licensed Home Inspector. Hear about how you apply for Habitat Orlando and Osceola’s Habitat Inspects Program, which offers a free mitigation inspection and/or 4-point inspection (a $200 value) for those who qualify that can reduce your home insurance costs. Space is limited. Register at www.bit.ly/41j86cK.
As the sun begins to set, Amazing Animals Preserve comes to life! Capybaras at Sunset, presented by Amazing Animals, is a magical evening filled with animal encounters. A limited number of guests begin the evening with a drink during check-in and the chance to mingle with some animal ambassadors. This event will be held on Saturdays, Aug. 30, Sept. 20 and 27 and Oct. 18 and 25 from 5-6:30 p.m. on all dates. The Preserve is located at 4235 Rambler Ave.
Make plans to attend Movie at the Park on Friday, Sept. 5 at 7:45 p.m. at Hopkins Park, The free movie will be Mufasa The Lion King. Bring your chairs and blanket and enjoy this fun Movie in the Park.
The City of St. Cloud’s Toddler Sports Tuesday Program begins Sept. 9. Every Tuesday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the St. Cloud Civic Center, toddlers ages 2-4 will be introduced each week to a new sport – basketball, soccer, cheerleading or t-ball. Parent participation is encouraged.The cost is $5 for residents, $7 for non-residents. To view the weekly schedule and to register, go to https://bit.ly/3HGabbx.
Save the date for the St. Cloud Women’s Club 10th Annual Craft Show on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the St. Cloud Community Center. Vendor spaces are available.For more information, contact Linda Lokken at 407-569-7588.
City of St. Cloud 2025 Business Connect Expo is slated for Tuesday, Sept. 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the St. Cloud Community Center. If you have a business or organization, participants build connections with potential customers and fellow entrepreneurs, increase visibility for your brand, gain insight into free resources that support business growth and collaborate with the local business community. Learn more and register at https://www.Centerplaceforbusiness.com/Calendar.aspz?EID=682.
The Downtown St. Cloud Monthly Market takes place the last Wednesday of September to December from 5-9 p.m. Applications are now available; if you are a local maker or food vendor apply now at www.bit.ly/3UCcxeA.
A neat twist to the Fall Market is monthly themes. Vendors are encouraged to dress - in theme: Sept 24: Enchanted Market; October 29: Arts on the Avenue; November 19: Fall Market, and December 17: Christmas/Holiday Market. The cost for a single space is $100 and an oversize space is $175.
If you have any St. Cloud news or information that you would like to share, call Lisa Goldmacher at 407-319-9700 or email lcgoldmacher@yahoo.com.
