POINCIANA NEWS — Solivita Arts and Crafts festival in its 23rd year

The 23rd Annual Fall Arts and Crafts Festival at Solivita takes place on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Solivita Village Center (395 Village Dr.) This event is open to the public. Admission and parking are free. Enjoy music and strolling entertainers, 120+ artisan and craft vendors, food, ice cream and drinks as well as a wine, beer and art garden. There are plenty of things to keep the kiddos occupied as well. The free kid zone features arts and crafts, face painting, drawing board, DJ, popcorn and balloons. No pets are allowed! This event is rain or shine.

 

St. Rose of Lima, 3880 Pleasant Hill Rd., will host a Fall Festival at their Parish Hall on Friday, Nov. 1 from 6-11 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 2 from 12-11 p.m. Enjoy food, family fun and try your luck at their raffle.

 

On Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 11 a.m. the Association of Poinciana Villages (APV) will honor the community’s brave Veterans at a ceremony at the APV Veterans Memorial Park (401 Walnut St.) The Polk County Color Guard will be in attendance with their presentation of colors to pay tribute to those that have served our country. Local guest speakers will also be in attendance. A complimentary lunch will be served.

 

The Osceola Friends of the Library will be hosting a book sale on Thursday, Nov. 7 from 12-5 p.m., Friday, Nov. 8 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is a great opportunity to support your reading habits while also supporting the Friends. The cost is $4 to fill a grocery size bag, $.25 for paperbacks and children’s books and $.50 for hardcover fiction and nonfiction. Friends of the Library bags will also be available | for $2. The Poinciana Library is located at 101 N. Doverplum Ave.