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Rain Sensor

Rain sensors help maintain a healthy lawn, save water and money

News Staff
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Rainy Season The rainy season has officially begun! From now until October, we can expect a heavy increase in rainfall over most of Florida. As the rain starts up again, if the season is typical, your home irrigation systems can look forward to a well-deserved break.
The next Early Birder Day at Disney Wilderness Preserve will be on Saturday, June 17 at 7 a.m. PHOTO/THE NATURE CONSERVATORY

The next Early Birder Day at Disney Wilderness Preserve will be on Saturday, June 17 at 7 a.m. PHOTO/THE NATURE CONSERVATORY

Poinciana News — Early Birding at Disney Wilderness Preserve

Lisa Concepcion
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Disney Wilderness Preserve (2700 Scrub Jay Trail in Poinciana) opens early several times a year allowing visitors to hike or observe wild life that are more visible in the early morning hours.
It's not too early to think about the 4th of July, and APV's Fireworks Spectacular on June 24.

It's not too early to think about the 4th of July, and APV's Fireworks Spectacular on June 24.

Poinciana News — APV needs vendors for 4th of July Spectacular

Lisa Concepcion
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
The Association of Poinciana Villages (APV) is looking for vendors to participate in this year’s Fireworks Spectacular. The Fireworks Spectacular will be on Saturday, June 24 at Vance Harmon Park Amphitheater (625 Country Club Dr.) This is one of APV’s biggest and best event of the year.
This palette of warm colors is an example of the work of artist Tana Rey, on display at the Poinciana Library through June 30 as part of Osceola County’s Art in Public Places program. SUBMITTED PHOTO

This palette of warm colors is an example of the work of artist Tana Rey, on display at the Poinciana Library through June 30 as part of Osceola County’s Art in Public Places program. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Tana Rey: Art in Public Places at the Poinciana Library

Roland Cruse
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Spoken Spirit, a series of abstract acrylic and pastel paintings by Orlando artist Tana Rey, is on display at the Poinciana Library through June 30. These eight recently painted pieces represent a big shift in Rey’s painting approach, the crux of which is paint with optimism instead of pessimism.
The action will be fast and furious — as usual in the Silver Spurs Arena — at the 151st Silver Spurs Rodeo. PHOTO/KATIE WILLIAMS

The action will be fast and furious — as usual in the Silver Spurs Arena — at the 151st Silver Spurs Rodeo. PHOTO/KATIE WILLIAMS

Kissimmee News — PrideFest 2023, Silver Spurs Rodeo among weekend’s events

David Chivers
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
While numerous towns and organizations in Florida are cancelling or curtailing their usual Pride celebrations this summer, including a St. Cloud event last week, the City of Kissimmee invites everyone to join in the annual PrideFest Kissimmee event at the Kissimmee Civic Center on Saturday, June 3,...
UF/IFAS treated this year’s Leadership Osceola class to a tour of area ranching operations, including the Heart D Farm (pictured). PHOTO/EXTENSION SERVICES

UF/IFAS treated this year’s Leadership Osceola class to a tour of area ranching operations, including the Heart D Farm (pictured). PHOTO/EXTENSION SERVICES

The Importance of agriculture in Osceola County

Brittany Justesen
Saturday, May 27, 2023
By Brittany Justesen and Jessica Sullivan UF/IFAS Osceola County Extension Services UF/IFAS Extension Osceola County had the pleasure of organizing tours on April 12 of local ranches and farms to educate participants about agriculture.
Those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country will be honored on Memorial Day Monday, as they were in this photo from the 2022 ceremony in St. Cloud. PHOTO/TERRY LLOYD

Those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country will be honored on Memorial Day Monday, as they were in this photo from the 2022 ceremony in St. Cloud. PHOTO/TERRY LLOYD

Observe Memorial Day Monday at Mount Peace Cemetery

Lisa Goldmacher
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Memorial Day is a holiday to commemorate Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the military. This day of remembrance falls on the last Monday of May each year.
The Association of Poinciana Villages (APV) presents Friday Food Truck and Game Night this Friday, May 26 at 5 p.m.

The Association of Poinciana Villages (APV) presents Friday Food Truck and Game Night this Friday, May 26 at 5 p.m.

POINCIANA NEWS — Friday night is Game Night at APV!

Lisa Concepcion
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
The Association of Poinciana Villages (APV) presents Friday Food Truck and Game Night this Friday, May 26 at 5 p.m. at the Poinciana Community Lawn, located at the Poinciana Activity Campus (445 Marigold Ave.) Several food trucks will be on hand, so make this a no-cook Friday night.
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