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). An in-person Osceola County meeting will be held at Liberty High School, 4250 Pleasant Hill Rd. on Tuesday, Sept. 16 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. In Polk County, the PD&E Study public hearing is Thursday, Sept. 18 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Poinciana Community Center, 445 Marigold Ave. and at the Anthony DePalma Center, 395 Marigold Ave.
To register for the public hearings, go to https://www.movepoinciana.com.
This toll road will be elevated down the center of Cypress Parkway. Be sure to attend to learn about this roadway and its impact on the Parkway corridor in Poinciana.
Have you registered for the Luau yet? The Association of Poinciana Village’s (APV) Annual Poolside Luau will be on Saturday, Sept. 6 from 6-9 p.m. at the Victory Pool, 445 Marigold Ave. 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.
Are you up for a physical 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 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., register for the Tournament Star at 10 a.m. For more information, call 321-460-3315.
Sensory Playdate takes place on Thursday, Aug. 28 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. at the Poinciana Library. Explore the five senses with sensory activities that benefit all children but are of particular help to those on the autism spectrum.
Checkmate Challenge takes place on Saturday, Aug. 30 from 12-1 p.m. Adults can put their game knowledge to the test as they battle it out with fellow chess enthusiasts. Checkmate Challenge is held in celebration of International Chess Day. Game boards will be provided.
All Library programs are free and open to the public. The Poinciana Library is located at 101 N. Doverplum Ave.
All Osceola County Libraries will be closed on Monday, Sept. 1 for Labor Day.
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.
