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Sparkle Poinciana is a Christmas decorating contest to get the community all a-glow. One winner will be selected per Village. PHOTO/METRO
The Association of Poinciana Villages (APV) invites the community to Sparkle! Sparkle Poinciana is a Christmas decorating contest to get the community all a-glow. One winner will be selected per Village. In addition to bragging rights, winners from each Village will receive prizes -- a $100 gift card and a $60 amenities voucher for use at the pools or the gyms.
Judging will be based on wow factor, creativity, originality and bling. Email photo or video to Liz.wargo@fsresidential.com to enter. Winners will be selected by an independent judge. Employees of APV and their relatives are not eligible.
Take a break from the holiday scramble of decorating, baking and shopping for that perfect gift -- take a minute to reflect on Saturday.
From 7-10 p.m., Poinciana Christian Church (3181 Pleasant Hill Rd.), invites the community to experience the Reason for the Season. Journey to Bethlehem is a drive-thru re-creation of the Christmas Story. Featuring live animals and actors, guest can tune into a radio station and enjoy Journey to Bethlehem from the comfort of their vehicle.
Poinciana Library news: Bring your little ones (5 and under) to the Poinciana Library, (101 Doverplum Ave.) at 7 p.m. in their jammies! Bedtime Story Time will have the children listening to stories and singing songs before it is time to say goodnight.
On Monday from 9:30-11:30 a.m., help children Learn 2 Read, presented by the Parent Involvement Team of the Osceola County School District. For pre-school age children, the program aims to have children develop an early love for reading. This session is interactive and provides how-to-techniques for parents.
Keep the love of learning going for those preschoolers with Help Me Grow: Books, Balls & Blocks on Wednesday from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Presented by Help Me Grow Florida, this fun and free community event for families and children to age 5 features various volunteer led activity stations. These stations will engage children in developmentally appropriate play. Parents will complete an Ages & Stages Questionnaire while the children are playing. Help Me Grow Florida looks to connect families with community-based programs for developmental, behavioral and health services.
On Thursday, Dec. 9 from 6-8 p.m., older youth can participate in a Junior Escape Room with a holiday theme: Santa’s Lost his Luggage. While on vacation in Florida, Santa lost his suitcase and needs help in finding it before Christmas Eve! Separate groups for 6-11 and 12-18.
Finally, the Library did not leave out the really big kids. On Tuesday from 2-4 p.m., adults can make a cup of holiday cheer. Dot Painted Holiday Mugs will make a unique hand-made holiday gift. Supplies are provided.
All Library events are free and open to the public.
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.
