POINCIANA NEWS -- See where to donate arts and crafts and Back to School supplies

Do you have any arts and crafts supplies you no longer use? From now until July 20, all branches of the Osceola Library system, including the Poinciana Library, will be collecting donations. Donating materials will be available for swapping during the Arts and Crafts Supply Swap on Saturday, July 27 at the Hart Memorial Library.

 

The Accredited Hospital Day Celebration and Open House, an event by Bellalago Veterinary Hospital, takes place on Monday, July 22 from 4-7 p.m.

Join in on the fun and games celebrating your pets, their health and the joys of living with them. Enjoy free food and other freebies. Local pet friendly vendors will be on hand too. This is a pet friendly event! Bring your well-mannered, socialized pets to join in on the fun. The Bellalago Veterinary Hospital is located at 3809 Pleasant Hill Road.

 

Prepare for high demand, higher wage careers in a short amount of time. Accelerated Skills Training programs focus on intensive, hands-on training designed to help individuals get a job and make more money in just weeks.

Valencia College – Poinciana AST Tour takes place on Wednesday, July 24 at 2:30 p.m. Tour the Poinciana Campus and learn more about the program. This is the perfect opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge of the Residential Commercial Electrician program.

 

Back to School Physical Day, presented by Osceola Community Health Services, will be held on Saturday, July 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 105 N. Doverplum Ave. School physicals will be $15 and sports physicals $25. To schedule your appointment, call 407-943-8600.

 

Redeemed by Fire Ministries will host its 3rd annual Back to School Community Fair on Saturday, July 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be free backpacks with school supplies (while supplies last), food, games, music, giveaways and more. The event location is 1901 S. Poinciana Blvd. For more information, call Pastor Jomayra Santiago at 407-785-9080.

The Association of Poinciana Villages (APV) is also collecting school supplies. School supplies will be collected, Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Friday, Aug. 2. Drop off sites are the Anthony DePalma Event Center, 395 Marigold Ave., Poinciana Community Center, 445 Marigold Ave. and the APV Fitness Center, 397 Marigold Ave.