The Central Florida Animal Reserve presents Sip & Stroll on Sunday, Mar. 9 from 2-5 p.m. at The Central Florida Animal Reserve Osceola Campus (500 Broussard Road, off 441 a few miles south of Holopaw).
The cost is $55 for members and $65 for non-members. Be a part of this semi-annual fundraising event celebrating “The Spring Collection”. Indulge in an afternoon filled with the flavors of fine wines with John Siudut of Vintage Vino, located in downtown Kissimmee, will be your guide through a wine tasting and cheese pairing. There will also be light snacks, while embarking on a walking tour to admire the big cats and participate in a silent auction. To reserve your spot, go to https://cflar.org/2025springtime-sip-stroll/.
Join the Women’s Club of St. Cloud at the Library on Saturday, March 8 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. for HerStory Tea. Hear stories of remarkable women from our community’s past come to life. Enjoy tea and refreshments as actors from the Women’s Club of St. Cloud portray influential women who shaped our local history. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the St. Cloud Library. Also at the Library Saturday morning, Spanish for Beginners takes place at the from 1011:30 a.m. presented by Jamie Gonzalez. This class boosts your Spanish language skills. Learn basic conversational phrases that will help you communicate on a daily basis.
Then stick around for Mobile Device Basics: iOS from 1-2 p.m. Unlock the full potential of your mobile device! Learn how to navigate, customize and use key features on your smart phone or tablet. This class is presented through a grant from AT&T and the Public Library Association. Class participants will be entered at the end of the month raffle for prizes.
Grace Gardens (4675 Mildred Bass Road) will host a Plants Sale for Cancer on Saturday, March 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Grace Gardens, “blessing cancer patients thru plants, flowers, trees & peaceful place with Grace,” Is also looking for vendors. Text Amanda at 786-515-3624. For more information, follow Grace Gardens on Facebook.
It is time for another Thrive Thursday Event! It is National Sauce Month. Celebrate it with a special sauce tasting event presented by Fay Hinkson. This free sauce tasting event takes place on Thursday, Mar. 13 at 7 p.m. at Hopkins Park. This event is free and hosted by the City of St. Cloud.
Come join the band! Americana Music Jam takes place on Thursday, March 13 from 1-3 p.m. at the St. Cloud Community Center. Americana Music Jam features music circa 1890 to 1980. Everyone is welcome—musicians, singers and listeners. For more information, call Bryan Withrow at 407-301-8012 or 407-847-8810.
Savvy Seniors—Fighting Scams takes place on Monday, March 17 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the St. Cloud Masonic Lodge No. 221, 901 Oregon Ave. presented by the Florida Crime Prevention Association and the St. Cloud Police Department. This class is designed to prevent Seniors from scams like foreign lottery, bogus investment schemes and online traps designed to steal your identity and your savings. For more information and to register for the Savvy Seniors Seminar call Officer Lin Badman-Paton at 407-891-6735 or email Lin.Badman.Paton@stcloudfl.gov.
