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Saturday’s UF/IFAS Extension Services annual Spring Planet Market, a free event, runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. PHOTO/EXTENSION SERVICES

Support Osceola’s Master Gardeners at Saturday Plant Sale

Ken Jackson

Tuesday, February 22, 2022

The Osceola County Fair has wrapped up for another year, but there’s still plenty of agricultural events at Osceola Heritage Park going on, such as Saturday’s UF/IFAS Extension Services annual Spring Planet Market, a free event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Due to COVID-19 protocols, it wasn’t held last...

Join Osceola CISMA in their Weed Wrangle by helping remove invasive plants from Peghorn Park on March 5.

With rodeo gone, it’s time to wrangle weeds!

Lisa Goldmacher

Tuesday, February 22, 2022

The Silver Spurs Rodeo may be over and the professionals gone, but here is an opportunity for the rest of us folks to do some wrangling. Volunteers are needed, especially for those like to work outdoors and for students looking to earn volunteer hours necessary for graduation.

APV events coming up: SpringFest and Easter Egg Hunt, Sweetheart Dance, Family Bingo night

APV SpringFest vendor space available

Lisa Concepcion

Tuesday, February 22, 2022

With Valentine’s Day behind, it’s time to get ready for Easter, and that includes local vendors.

Landscaping with fire-wise plants can reduce the chances of a wildfire affecting your home. PHOTO/EXTENSION SERVICES

Landscaping with fire in mind

Eva Pabon

Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Fires are a vital part of considerations in landscaping, as they help maintain a healthy natural ecosystem.

Join Ron McCracken, past Department Commander of the Sons of the Union, Veterans of the Civil War Wednesday on a historic walking tour through St. Cloud history.

Wednesday’s all about St. Cloud’s history — And ghosts! — on walking tours

Lisa Goldmacher

Tuesday, February 15, 2022

There’s plenty to do in town the evening of Feb. 23, this coming Wednesday. For starters, join Ron McCracken, past Department Commander of the Sons of the Union, Veterans of the Civil War Wednesday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on a historic walking tour through St. Cloud history.

The Poinciana Area Council is now accepting applications for the 2022 PAC Scholarship.

Poinciana Area Council awarding scholarships

Lisa Concepcion

Tuesday, February 15, 2022

The Poinciana Area Council (PAC), which operates under the umbrella of the Kissimmee/Osceola Chamber of Commerce, is now accepting applications for the 2022 PAC Scholarship.

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Irrigation System Checkups Made Easy

News Staff

Thursday, February 10, 2022

With spring around the corner as Florida temperatures begin to warm and Spring Break on the horizon, it is an opportune time to think about a giving your home’s landscape irrigation system a thorough checkup.

Love Makes Me Grows' nine-week program includes experts who educate families on how to create and maintain their own food garden.

In Poinciana, Love can make you grow, too — starting today!

Lisa Concepcion

Tuesday, February 8, 2022

In the month of February, with Valentine’s Day right in the middle, who wouldn’t want to grow a little love? Love Makes Me Grow Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, offers to “teach diverse communities the value and importance of living off the land,” as its mission statement.

The free event honoring Black History Month is Feb. 26 from 12-4 p.m. at Hopkins Park.

St. Cloud News — Celebrate Love and Black History Month

Lisa Goldmacher

Tuesday, February 8, 2022

In the month of February, with Valentine’s Day, it’s appropriate that the City of St. Cloud celebrates A Community Day of Love. The free event honoring Black History Month is Feb. 26 from 12-4 p.m. at Hopkins Park (620 E. 17th St.). It’s a day of health and wellness for the community.