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Fill your trunks, give some treats ... APV's Halloween "Trunk or Treat" event returns Oct. 26.

Fill your trunks, give some treats ... APV's Halloween "Trunk or Treat" event returns Oct. 26.

POINCIANA NEWS — October means … Halloween!

It’s time to register your almost fabulous, decorated trunk filled with treats! The Association of Poinciana Villages Trunk or Treat and Fall Festival is happening on Saturday, Oct. 26.
Pumpkins of all sizes are available for purchase at the Partin Corn Maze. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

Pumpkins of all sizes are available for purchase at the Partin Corn Maze. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

It’s Fall Festival time, with all things harvest and spooky

It’s Fall Festival time!  The Partin Ranch Corn Maze Fall Festival (5601 N. Canoe Creek Road, Kenansville) opening day is Saturday, Oct. 5.  The Festival will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each Saturday and Sunday through Sunday, Oct. 27.
Students statewide in grades K-12 can enter the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Fish Art Contest. PHOTO/FWC

Students statewide in grades K-12 can enter the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Fish Art Contest. PHOTO/FWC

FWC’s 2024-25 Fish Art Contest begins

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), in partnership with Wildlife Forever, is hosting the 2024-2025 Art of Conservation Fish Art Contest.
Bubble Pops with St. Cloud Cops happens on Friday, Sept. 27 from 7-8:30 p.m. at Bubble Pops, 4525 Old Canoe Creek Road.

Bubble Pops with St. Cloud Cops happens on Friday, Sept. 27 from 7-8:30 p.m. at Bubble Pops, 4525 Old Canoe Creek Road.

Meet with your police at these outreach events

Get to know your local law enforcement and attend these fun community outreach events!Bubble Pops with St. Cloud Cops happens on Friday, Sept. 27 from 7-8:30 p.m. at Bubble Pops, 4525 Old Canoe Creek Road. The St.
Celebrate the freedom to read, or catch a movie, at the Poinciana Library. OSCEOLA LIBRARY SYSTEM

Celebrate the freedom to read, or catch a movie, at the Poinciana Library. OSCEOLA LIBRARY SYSTEM

Teen volunteers needed by Parks & Recreation

Teen volunteers are needed! Polk County Parks and Recreation are looking for teens who would like to earn volunteer hours for school credit or scholarships, give back to the community and make new friends.
The St. Cloud Downtown Farmers Market is moving to Sundays. FILE PHOTO

The St. Cloud Downtown Farmers Market is moving to Sundays. FILE PHOTO

Sunday is now truly Fun-day for downtown Farmer’s market

The Downtown St. Cloud Market has made a move.  The Farmer’s Market will now be held on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  The location is on New York Avenue in front of City Hall, Phyre Saloon and the VFW building stretching down to 11th Street. For vendor information, email StCloudmarket@yahoo.com.
The Royal Diamonds Dance Team is returning after being inactive in 2023. PHOTO/FACEBOOK

The Royal Diamonds Dance Team is returning after being inactive in 2023. PHOTO/FACEBOOK

POINCIANA NEWS -- The return of the Royal Diamonds Dance Team

Retirement 101, presented by AmeriLife, takes place on Friday, Sept. 20 from 10-11 a.m.  Learn how to protect your health and wealth.  Find out how the decisions you make today may impact your retirement plans. Then, that afternoon from 1-2 p.m., unlock your creativity and Paint the Town!
Orlando Health St. Cloud Executive Chef Roberto Santiago demonstrates how to make pasteles, a popular dish in the Hispanic community during the Christmas holidays. PHOTO/TERRY LLOYD

Orlando Health St. Cloud Executive Chef Roberto Santiago demonstrates how to make pasteles, a popular dish in the Hispanic community during the Christmas holidays. PHOTO/TERRY LLOYD

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH -- St. Cloud Hospital celebrates with flair of food

The phrase, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food” is attributed to Hippocrates of ancient Greece, considered the father of medicine. To that end, the Food an Nutrition team of Orlando Heath St.
Toho Water Authority

Toho Water Authority

How water-prepared are you for a storm event?

September is National Preparedness Month. This month brings awareness to the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time. We Floridians are experiencing the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season. It is vital that you are water-prepared for a storm event.