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A rite of October — the Partin Corn Maze (and other fall fun stuff) is back open the weekends down on Old Canoe Creek Road just past Wild Florida.

Help raise cancer research funds at Pinktoberfest

Lisa Goldmacher

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Pinktoberfest 2023 takes place on Saturday, Oct. 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Cloud Lakefront Park. This inspirational annual event helps to raise awareness and support those battling all types of cancer.

Murder mysteries, spooky celebrations and blood — if it's happening in October, it's happening at the Poinciana Library!

Murder mystery days — and other spooky stuff — upcoming at Poinciana Library

Lisa Concepcion

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

KOA Elementary, 5000 KOA St., presents a Multi-Cultural Fair tonight (Oct. 12) from 5-7 p.m. Enjoy live music, food, games and more. Vendor space ($25) is available. For more information, contact Andrea Hickey at 407-518-1161.

Adjust your sprinklers so they are not watering impervious surfaces such as sidewalks and driveways

Reducing Outdoor Water Usage

News Staff

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Did you know that the majority of total home water use occurs in the yard?

Poinciana News — Time to talk Trunk or Treat!

Lisa Concepcion

Thursday, October 5, 2023

Turn the calendar to October, and it’s time to talk Halloween! The Association of Poinciana Villages (APV) is looking for volunteers for the annual Trunk or Treat Haunted House and Harvest Celebration on Saturday, Oct. 28 at the Poinciana Activity Campus.

St. Cloud News — Fall harvests, festivals let us know it’s October

Lisa Goldmacher

Thursday, October 5, 2023

The Hometown Harvest at Sunbridge Base Camp (6197 Cyrils Dr.) takes place this Saturday, Oct. 7 from 12-5 p.m. Free and open to the public, there will be live music, hayrides, pumpkin patch, pumpkin decorating stations, petting zoo, food vendors and plenty of photo ops.

Need a good laugh close to home? Punchlines in Poinciana will be held on Saturday, Oct. 7 starting at 8 p.m.

Poinciana News — Laugh out loud on Oct. 7

Lisa Concepcion

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Need a good laugh close to home?

The 2023 St. Cloud Holiday Festival is looking for sponsors.

St. Cloud News — Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in the Cloud

Lisa Goldmacher

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated annually from Sept. 15-Oct. 15, recognizing the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s annual Fish Art Contest is back! See story for who to participate. PHOTO/MY FLORIDA FWC

FWC to host Florida State Fish Art Contest

Submitted By My Florida Fwc

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s annual Fish Art Contest is now open! Students in kindergarten through 12th grade can create an original piece of artwork and compete in this free contest for a chance to win state and national honors and prizes.

The St. Cloud Police Department is observing the 2023 National Night Out on Tuesday, Oct. 3 from 4-7 p.m. at Lakefront Park.

St. Cloud News — St. Cloud Police part of National Night Out

Lisa Goldmacher

Thursday, September 21, 2023

The St. Cloud Police Department is observing the 2023 National Night Out on Tuesday, Oct. 3 from 4-7 p.m. at Lakefront Park. This night of family friendly fun features safety presentations, a touch-a-truck experience, live DJ, games and activities, food trucks and more.

The Challenge is one training day totaling 10 hours, including instruction in the classroom and vehicular operations. The program is offered free of charge.