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From left to right: White Ibis, Roseate Spoonbill, and Snowy Egret. PHOTO/PHIL LANOUE

The Wonderful World of Wading Birds

Krista Stump

Wednesday, June 1, 2022

Have you seen white, long-beaked birds in your neighborhood? Maybe a pair of tall birds out for a stroll, or a massive grey bird flying overhead? All these birds are considered wading birds. They love shallow water and frequent lakes, ponds, marshes, wetlands, and streams.

Summer means a jam-packed schedule of programs and activities at the Poinciana Library.

Summer in Poinciana: fireworks, library activities

Lisa Concepcion

Wednesday, June 1, 2022

Save the Date! Poinciana’s Fireworks Spectacular will be on June 25 from 6-10 p.m. This pre-Independence Day celebration will be held at the Amphitheater Park (625 Country Club Road). There will be live bands, a Kid’s zone, food trucks and vendors.

A message to high school graduating Poinciana seniors in both Polk and Osceola Counties: you have free post high school opportunities available to you!

Still time for Class of ’22 to join Osceola Prosper, Open Door

Lisa Concepcion

Wednesday, May 25, 2022

Memorial Day is an American holiday observed on the last Monday in May. This holiday honors men and woman who died while serving in the U.S. military. It became an official Federal holiday in 1971.

Join the City of St. Cloud at its Memorial Day Remembrance at Mount Peace Cemetery on Monday at 10 a.m. PHOTO/CITY OF ST. CLOUD

St. Cloud Memorial Day remembrance

Lisa Goldmacher

Wednesday, May 25, 2022

On Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11, we honor all who served in any branch of the military. On Memorial Day, which comes up Monday, we remember and honor those who lost their lives while serving our country. Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony will be held on Monday (May 30) from 10 a.m. to noon at Mt.

This week is National Safe Boating Week 2022. PHOTO/TAKEMEFISHING.ORG

FWC highlights safety on the water during National Safe Boating Week through Friday

Submitted By My Fwc

Sunday, May 22, 2022

This is National Safe Boating Week, It started Saturday and runs through Friday, and with Florida leading the nation with over one million registered vessels, it is known as a prime boating spot for residents and visitors.

Right in the middle of Town Center in Celebration is a ‘Sunday Funday’ that may be worth the trip and the experience — the Celebration Farmers Market. PHOTO/CHRIS MILLER

‘Sunday Funday’ at Celebration’s Farmers Market

Chris Miller

Friday, May 20, 2022

For most, the weekend is a time for much needed rest and relaxation. Not for the goers of the Celebration Farmers Market. Right in the middle of Town Center in Celebration is a ‘Sunday Funday’ that may be worth the trip and the experience.

Is the Osceola County Master Gardener Volunteer program for you?

Master Gardener Volunteer Program accepting applications

Eva Pabon

Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Do you like gardening, and want to learn more about it? Do you want to meet new people with similar interests? Do you like to share information with others? If you answered yes to these questions, then the Osceola County Master Gardener Volunteer program may be for you.

Join Osceola County Fire Rescue/EMS for an Open House at Station 64 on Saturday. PHOTO/OSCEOLA FIRE RESCUE/EMS

Come to Station 64’s Open House Saturday

Lisa Concepcion

Tuesday, May 17, 2022

Osceola County Fire Rescue Station 64 (3385 Pleasant Hill Rd.) will hold an Open House on Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. The day will feature fire safety presentations – smoke alarms, extinguishers and fire escape planning.

A couple downtown St. Cloud events will have their final installments next week before a summer break. PHOTO/CITY OF ST. CLOUD

Get healthy on Thrive Thursdays

Lisa Goldmacher

Tuesday, May 17, 2022

The City of St. Cloud and Help Against Hunger East Osceola will hold Thrive Thursdays beginning June 2 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. and every Thursday of the month thereafter. This free wellness event will be held at Hopkins Park (620 E. 17th St.).