Make a splash at the next City of St. Cloud’s Lunch and Learn – Focus and Float on Wednesday, Sept. 23rd from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Chris Lyle Aquatic Center, 2991 17th St. Learn about the City’s swim classes, water safety education and the health benefits of swimming for all ages and abilities. The fee is $5 for residents—$7 for non-residents, for ages 18 and up. Bring a swim suit and towel. Registration is required by Friday, Sept. 18. To register, go to https://flstcloudweb.mtvscloud.com/webtrac/web/ or call 407-957-7243.
A Preparedness & Disaster Workshop, presented by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), as part of the City of St. Cloud’s CONNECT—Resources for Business Growth Program. Topics will include disaster declarations, business continuity planning, SBA Disaster Loan Program, Mitigation options and more. This non-cost event takes place on Wednesday, Sept. 23 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Cannery Park Building (901 Virginia Ave.) Space is limited and registration is required. To register, go to www.bit. ly/4qV4DMS.
The 11th Annual St. Cloud Women’s Club Craft Show will be on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the St. Cloud Community Center. This is the Club’s scholarship fundraiser and includes a 5050 raffle, jewelry, home decor, cakes, wreaths, purses, hot dogs, snacks, beverages and more. For vendor info, contact Linda Lokken at 407-569-7688.
The Harmony Farmers Market is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month on Sunday, Sept. 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Local vendors and community partners are welcome to participate. A special call for local vendors and makers, food or specialty food businesses, artists and crafters, music, dance or cultural groups, businesses or organizations connected to Hispanic culture and heritage and businesses interested in sponsorship opportunities. Vendor fee is $25. To sign up to participate, go to www.bit.ly/4xY8pYA.
Historic and Ghost Tours return to downtown St. Cloud on Wednesday, Sept. 30. St. Cloud Main Streets local Heritage Historic Walking Tours & Ghost Tours allows you to step back in time and discover the people, place and stories. The Historic Walking Tour begins at 5:30 p.m. and the fee is $10 per person. Register at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/historicwalking-tours-3.
Stick around after dark to explore the legends, folklore and spooky stories with the Ghost Tour at 8 p.m. The cost is $20 per person. Tours begin at 903 Pennsylvania Ave. Register at https://www.zeffy. com/en-US/ticketing/historicghost-tours.
Bingo is played on third Monday of every month at the St. Cloud Civic Center from 1-3 p.m. The cost is $1 per card for residents and $2 per card for non-residents. Bingo is for adults ages 18+. For more information, call 407957-7243.
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.
