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The Infinity Toy and Comic Convention is at Osceola Heritage Park from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.

The Infinity Toy and Comic Convention is at Osceola Heritage Park from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.

Kissimmee news — Saturday’s about toys and comics!

If your kids — or your inner kid — needs to get out of the house Saturday, take them to the triumphant return of the Infinity Toy and Comic Convention at Osceola Heritage Park from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.
What's going on in Poinciana today, and youth sports leagues signups coming in the next couple weeks.

What's going on in Poinciana today, and youth sports leagues signups coming in the next couple weeks.

Poinciana news — Today is Aug. 18 — a busy day in Poinciana!

The Association of Poinciana Villages (APV) will host a free Senior Self-Defense Class today (Aug. 18) at the Poinciana Community Center (445 Marigold Ave.) The class will be provided courtesy of Polk County Sheriff ’s Department. RSVP is required via Eventbrite: https://bit.
See a beautiful sunset like this — and a movie — at the St. Cloud Lakefront on Saturday. PHOTO/CRABBY BILL'S

See a beautiful sunset like this — and a movie — at the St. Cloud Lakefront on Saturday. PHOTO/CRABBY BILL'S

St. Cloud news — This weekend in the Cloud: Lakefront movie, Longhorn Golf benefit

On Saturday, the City of St. Cloud will host Movie at the Lakefront, beginning at dusk. Bring your own chair, blanket and snacks – settle in for the movie “Turning Red.” For more information, contact St. Cloud Parks and Recreation at 407-957-7243 or email Parksandrecreation@st.cloud.org.
Join Osceola County’s 4-H program for an open house on Sept. 19. PHOTO/EXTENSION SERVICES

Join Osceola County’s 4-H program for an open house on Sept. 19. PHOTO/EXTENSION SERVICES

Gain some horse-sense at Osceola County 4-H’s Open House

UF/IFAS Extension Osceola County Stop horsing around and join the Osceola County 4-H Horse Program for its Open House on Sept. 19 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Osceola Heritage Park’s Extension Services Building.
PHOTO/EXTENSION SERVICES Florida Friendly Landscaping minimizes water use, avoiding runoff of water, fertilizer, and pesticides, and providing wildlife habitats in the name of sustainability.

PHOTO/EXTENSION SERVICES Florida Friendly Landscaping minimizes water use, avoiding runoff of water, fertilizer, and pesticides, and providing wildlife habitats in the name of sustainability.

Florida-Friendly Landscaping —sustainable gardening

Historically, people have loved plants which require large amounts of water, fertilizer, and pesticides in order to thrive. However, these plants are just not the most practical ones, especially with recent rising costs.
Toho Water Authority

Toho Water Authority

August is Water Quality Month

August ushers in National Water Quality Month, a recognition dating back to the 1970s. In 1972, the Clean Water Act was passed, which made dumping high amounts of toxic materials into bodies of water illegal. To protect public water systems further, the Safe Drinking Water Act was passed in 1974.
A Harmony market, fundraiser

A Harmony market, fundraiser

A Harmony market, fundraiser

The Harmony Summer Market will be Aug. 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Harmony Town Square (3500 Harmony Square Dr.). This summer market will feature fresh produce, baked goods, spices, crafts, customized items, body care, candles, nutrition, pet products and more.
Kissimmee — from Dinosaurs to Back to School

Kissimmee — from Dinosaurs to Back to School

Kissimmee — from Dinosaurs to Back to School

What do you do if you see a T-Rex? “Don’t move a muscle,” once said Dr. Alan Grant from Jurassic Park. Get up close and personal with dinosaurs so real, you won’t believe your eyes at the largest touring dinosaur show featured in the United States at the Kissimmee Civic Center!
Make wreaths, candles and words at the Poinciana Library

Make wreaths, candles and words at the Poinciana Library

Make wreaths, candles and words at the Poinciana Library

Explore your creative side at the Poinciana Library (101 Doverplum Ave.). Maker’s Café: Sea Shell Wreaths, brings the outside inside on Aug. 13 from 2-3:30 p.m. Capture the relaxing feel of a beach home by creating your own seaside – inspired wreath. Supplies will be provided.