Poinciana News — Sign up now to be part of APV’s 30th Christmas parade

A 60-day Polk County project to remove and replace a failing drain pipe has started, and this work will close Laurel Avenue just north of the intersection of Marigold Avenue for 30 days. Traffic will be detoured along Marigold, Hemlock Avenue and Pine Street. Local community roads can be used as shorter options for local residents and daily commuters to Laurel Avenue Elementary School. Peak hour traffic delays are expected, so add extra time for trips in this area.

Are you ready to join the Santa Express? Register your float or walking group for the Association of Poinciana Villages (APV) Christmas parade and celebration. Now in its 30th year, the parade will be held on Saturday, Dec. 9 at 11 a.m.

In addition to the parade, the festival to follow includes a kids zone, food truck lane, spiritual activities, vendors, live entertainment–both on stage and on the ground, pictures with Santa and a Battle of the Bands.

To register your float, go to https://bit.ly/3MJBFga. To register as a vendor or your food truck, go to https://bit.ly/3QVjaYD.

For more information, call 863-427-0900 ext. 501 or email Kirsy.Acosta@fsresidential.com.

The Osceola Friends of the Library will hold a Book Sale at the Poinciana branch beginning today. This is a great opportunity to support the programs sponsored by Friends of the Library while adding to your own personal library. The cost is $4 to fill a grocery store sized bag, $.25 for paperbacks and children’s books, $.50 for hardcover fiction and non-fiction books. The sale is Thursday, Nov. 16 from 12-5 p.m., Friday the 17th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday the 18th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Poinciana Library is located at 101 N. Doverplum Ave.

APV’s winter pool hours began Wednesday, Nov. 8th. All pools are still closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Hours are Wednesday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Online registration is now open for Poinciana Hoops Basketball. Now in its 18th season, this league is for boys and girls ages 5-17. The $150 fee ($25 late fee after Monday, Dec. 31st) includes a jersey. Draft day is Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024 with the first game on Saturday, Feb. 3. Practice days will be announced. To register, go to www.pysafl.com. For more information, call 863-512-1288.

Poinciana–You’re Beautiful! Become one of APV’s 2023 Homes of the Year and participate in Poinciana Beautiful.

Entry is easy–stop by any APV building and request a nomination card or fill out a registration card online at www. apvcommunity.com, go under forms for Poinciana Beautiful entry.

And, finally this week, congratulations to Mrs. Adams from Reedy Creek Elementary School for being named a finalist for the Florida Council of Instructional Technology Leadership Award, Innovative Administrator of the Year!

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.