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The Trunk or Treat at Hopkins Park will be one of a number of events going on Saturday in St. Cloud.

The Trunk or Treat at Hopkins Park will be one of a number of events going on Saturday in St. Cloud.

Don’t waste the fall weather: head to a festival!

Lisa Goldmacher
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Hasting Ranch’s 8th Annual Farm Festival wraps up this weekend Oct. 26-27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Get lost in their corn maze and find your perfect pumpkin at the pumpkin patch, hop on a hay ride and kids can enjoy a barrel train ride and horse rides.
Have a spooky time at the Poinciana Library's Halloween spectacular on Oct. 30. PHOTO/OSCEOLA LIBRARY SYSTEM

Have a spooky time at the Poinciana Library's Halloween spectacular on Oct. 30. PHOTO/OSCEOLA LIBRARY SYSTEM

POINCIANA NEWS — Your guide to Halloween and fall festivals

Lisa Concepcion
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Green Lakes Stables (3705 S. Poinciana Blvd.) is all in for the season! Enjoy seasonal Halloween festivities on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 26-27 and Wednesday, Oct. 30 from 2-6 p.m. This seasonal adventure offers horse riding, petting zoo and kid’s games.
A mosquito prepares to feed. PHOTOS/UF IFAS

A mosquito prepares to feed. PHOTOS/UF IFAS

AI at work to deal with mosquitos, keeping food plants healthy

News Staff
Friday, October 18, 2024
Submitted by UF/IFAS Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences — Artificial intelligence (AI) is creating new inroads into technology, conversation and publishing. But what about science and, specifically fighting mosquitos and killing weeds while preserving fruits and vegetables?
Trail of Terror: Ripped from the Silver Screen will be held at Peghorn Park Oct. 18-19 and Oct. 25-26. ST. CLOUD PARKS & RECREATION

Trail of Terror: Ripped from the Silver Screen will be held at Peghorn Park Oct. 18-19 and Oct. 25-26. ST. CLOUD PARKS & RECREATION

What’s scarier: Milton or Halloween?

Lisa Goldmacher
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
If you are experiencing structural damage to your property, let the City of St. Cloud know by email the information and photos to Buildingpermits@Stcloudfl.gov or call 407-957-7224.
Check out the Solivita Community Yard Sale on Saturday morning.

Check out the Solivita Community Yard Sale on Saturday morning.

POINCIANA NEWS — Milton’s gone, let’s have some fun! Here’s where

Lisa Concepcion
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Osceola County residents who need assistance with storm recovery after Hurricane Milton can register for help through Activate Hope. This site will connect you with resources for food, household goods, home repair and more. Go to www.HopeFlorida.com or call 833-GET-HOPE.
Why not be a Bookmark Buddy at KOA Elementary and help a struggling student?

Why not be a Bookmark Buddy at KOA Elementary and help a struggling student?

POINCIANA NEWS -- Things to do now that Milton moved on

Lisa Concepcion
Thursday, October 10, 2024
As of this writing Hurricane Milton appears to have its sights on Central Florida, in particular the I-4 corridor, similar to Hurricane Charley in 2004. Poinciana was caught by surprise then. Although the population has nearly quadrupled, access to information has also exploded.
The City of St. Cloud presents Fall Festival on Oct. 12-13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Ranch at St. Cloud.

The City of St. Cloud presents Fall Festival on Oct. 12-13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Ranch at St. Cloud.

ST. CLOUD NEWS -- After Milton, check out these events

Lisa Goldmacher
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Note: This column features a list of events that may be postponed or canceled by Hurricane Milton and its effects.Spooky Spectacular Book or Treat takes place at the St. Cloud Library, on Friday, Oct. 11 from 6:30-8 p.m.
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!

Lisa Concepcion
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
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

Lisa Goldmacher
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
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.
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