Just in time as the weather’s gotten “chili”, the Downtown Monthly Market Chili Cook-off takes place on Wednesday, Jan. 28. Be prepared to enjoy bold flavors, friendly competition and bragging rights. You can enjoy a variety of home-made chili while voting your favorite and enjoy the Downtown Market which will be held that same evening from 5-9 p.m.
High School students are invited to explore the Japanese language and culture through a six-week immerse program presented by The Vargas Inter-Cultural Institute. This course includes weekly workshops and cultural demonstrations, with all materials included. Enrollment is limited to 15 students. Classes are held Monday and Thursdays from 3-5 p.m. beginning Monday, Jan. 26 at the St. Cloud Civic Center, 3001 17th St. To register, go to https://bit.ly/49onDfE. For more information, email info@thevii.org or call 407-957-7243.
It is a Free-for-all! Everything is free on Saturday, Jan. 24 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1007 10th St. You will find a market where everything is free. Bring what you have, pick what you need.
Harmony Community Market takes place on Sunday, Jan. 25 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Harmony Town Square, 7254 Five Oaks Dr. You will find local vendors and small businesses, handmade goods, treats and services.
Rayzor’s Edge Music and Bike Fest presents Cancer Awareness Car Show on Sunday, Feb. 1 at 10 a.m. in downtown St. Cloud (1021 Pennsylvania Ave.). This is a chance to show off your ride, connect with fellow car enthusiasts and help raise awareness in the fight against cancer. Sign-up today at https://www.rflrayzor.com/
AMVETS Riders FL Chapter 33 presents Relay for Life Poker Run on Sunday, Feb. 1. This 17th Annual Music and Bike Fest, which benefits Relay for Life begins at 9:30 a.m. at Island Cloud Grill (1122 Pennsylvania Ave.) with stops at Drunken Parrot, AMVETS Post 33, Not a Clue/Cozy Cove and VFW 3227. Fee is $20 per rider/$10 passenger.
The Osceola County School District’s Grants Management is bringing its RISE Up Osceola Bus to branches of the Osceola Library System. This renovated yellow school bus is transformed into a mini-pre-k classroom. The RISE Up Bus is filled with resources and hands-on activities that help parents and families of preschoolers build literacy skills. The Bus will be at the Veterans Memorial Library on Thursdays.
Friends of the Veterans Memorial Library also invites you Treasures of Reading Used Book Sale on Thursday, Jan. 29 from 1 to 7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 30 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 31 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. All types of children, teens and adult books will be offered at $5 per bag (bring your own or buy a Friends bag for $2). Teacher and Home-School resources are also included, as well as DVD’s.
Save the date! St. Cloud Main Street and Granny’s Southern Smokehouse present Roots & Rhythm Festival on Saturday, Feb. 28 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event will be held at 9th and Pennsylvania Ave, in celebration of Black History Month. There will be live entertainment, food trucks, vendors and a car show. Food trucks and vendor spots are $50 each and fill up quickly.
If you have any St. Cloud news or information that you would like to share, call Lisa Goldmacher at 407-319-9700 or email lcgoldmacher@yahoo.com.
