Are you up for a challenge? Challenge Match—Martial Arts Competition takes place on Saturday, Sept. 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Mary Jane Arrington Gym and Aquatic Center. This event is presented by JC Hckd and Karate Tournament Locator. This Martial Arts Championship Tournament is open to all styles: Junior Division Beginner/ Intermediate/Advance; Black Belt Men Division/Women Black Belt Division and Kata/Kobudo/Kumite/Gran Championship All Division.
Doors open at 8 a.m., the event begins at 10 a.m. Register to compete by Sept. 4. For more information, call 321-460-3315.
Then in the evening, get over to the Association of Poinciana Village’s (APV) Annual Poolside Luau from 6-9 p.m. at the Victory Pool. The pool area will be transformed into a tropical paradise with entertainment including luau entertainers, finger foods, music, DJ and dancing, games and a tropical cash bar with adult beverages.
This is a very popular event. Shake off those grass skirts and breakout the Hawaiian shirt.
This event is free, but you must be 21 and up and registered to attend. To register, go to https://tinyurl.com/mn9t8ew4. Sponsorships are still available. To learn more, go to https://tinyurl.com/yc89vwan.
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, Sept. 16 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a Community Health Fair at Walgreen’s Healthcare Clinic (395 Cypress Pkwy.) This family-friendly event features health resources, fun activities and giveaways. Enjoy live music, free immunizations, food pantry bags, ice cream treats, drinks and raffles with prizes.
Then at noon, be sure to register for Balance & Beyond: Fall-Prevention Lunch & Learn with HCA Florida Poinciana Hospital’s Rehab and Physical Therapy Team at the hospital. Whether you’re caring for a loved one or want to keep yourself steady on your feet, this event will provide practical tips, exercises and safety measures to help prevent falls and keep you independent. To register, go to www.bit.ly/41uJFsT.
There will be a Southport Connector Expressway Study Virtual Public Hearing on Wednesday, Sept. 17 from 5:30-7 p.m. (link provided after registration). In-person meetings will be held at Liberty High School on Tuesday, Sept. 16 and at the Poinciana Community Center, 445 Marigold Ave. and at the Anthony DePalma Center, 395 Marigold Ave. on Sept. 18 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. To register for the public hearings, go to https://www.movepoinciana.com.
This toll road will be elevated down the center of Cypress Parkway If you want to learn more about this roadway and its impact on Poinciana, make sure you attend.
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.
