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Love Makes Me Grows' nine-week program includes experts who educate families on how to create and maintain their own food garden.

Love Makes Me Grows' nine-week program includes experts who educate families on how to create and maintain their own food garden.

In Poinciana, Love can make you grow, too — starting today!

In the month of February, with Valentine’s Day right in the middle, who wouldn’t want to grow a little love? Love Makes Me Grow Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, offers to “teach diverse communities the value and importance of living off the land,” as its mission statement.
The free event honoring Black History Month is Feb. 26 from 12-4 p.m. at Hopkins Park.

The free event honoring Black History Month is Feb. 26 from 12-4 p.m. at Hopkins Park.

St. Cloud News — Celebrate Love and Black History Month

In the month of February, with Valentine’s Day, it’s appropriate that the City of St. Cloud celebrates A Community Day of Love. The free event honoring Black History Month is Feb. 26 from 12-4 p.m. at Hopkins Park (620 E. 17th St.). It’s a day of health and wellness for the community.
Carolyn Copacio took home the Best Britches Award in the Redneck Games.

Carolyn Copacio took home the Best Britches Award in the Redneck Games.

A chilly Redneck Gala

A hearty group braved the cold weather Saturday night at the Jones Ranch for the 15th annual St. Cloud Main Street Redneck Gala.
Poinciana Youth Sports Association is currently registering youth for the 2022 Junior Magic Basketball League spring season. PHOTO/PYSA

Poinciana Youth Sports Association is currently registering youth for the 2022 Junior Magic Basketball League spring season. PHOTO/PYSA

Registration for Spring Sports in full bloom

Sponsors are still needed for Poinciana Little League’s opening day on Saturday, Feb. 26 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sponsors needed are yard card vendors, a D.J.
Find out how to get and stay healthy in St. Cloud ... so you can play in the city's adult basketball league!

Find out how to get and stay healthy in St. Cloud ... so you can play in the city's adult basketball league!

Learn how to stay healthy in St. Cloud

Adult Nutrition Classes begin today, running through May 5. The City of St. Cloud is offering these classes monthly to teach about healthy eating, meal planning and the relationship between diet and health.
Winter ideas at the library; flag football signups

Winter ideas at the library; flag football signups

Winter ideas at the library; flag football signups

With Florida Winter in full swing, it’s a good thing to look for indoor activities. Look no further than the Poinciana Library. For example, on Saturday from 2-3 p.m., adults can practice their artistic style. Paint by Sticker creates a work of art using just stickers.
S-61 lock, C-35 canal on south Lake Toho to open Friday morning. PHOTO/OSCEOLA COUNTY

S-61 lock, C-35 canal on south Lake Toho to open Friday morning. PHOTO/OSCEOLA COUNTY

S-61 lock, C-35 canal on south Lake Toho now open

The South Florida Water Management District lock on Lake Tohopekaliga and the C-35 canal opened on Friday morning — if braving the chill on the water this weekend and upcoming week would be in your plans.
Get ready for the Silver Spurs parade Feb. 19!

Get ready for the Silver Spurs parade Feb. 19!

ST. CLOUD: Get ready for the Silver Spurs parade!

It’s almost that time … Fair, Rodeo, and the Silver Spurs Rodeo Parade! This year’s installment of the parade will be held in downtown St. Cloud on Feb. 19 at 11 a.m. The Silver Spurs Riding Club is bringing back the Parade in 2022 and has invited local businesses to join in!
It's National Chocoloate Cake Day! PHOTO/PILLSBURY

It's National Chocoloate Cake Day! PHOTO/PILLSBURY

Need a sweet treat today? It’s National Chocolate Cake Day!

The weather got ya’ down? Need a sugary pick-me-up as we head into the weekend? You need a slice of chocolate cake! Like, today! Today, Jan. 27, is officially National Chocolate Cake Day. It commemorates the confectionary delight that’s been a part of American society for over 250 years.
Plenty to do for St. Cloud kids — and adults

Plenty to do for St. Cloud kids — and adults

Plenty to do for St. Cloud kids — and adults

It’s never too early to think about St. Patrick’s Day, right? The City of St. Cloud will present Paint the Cloud Green – a St. Patrick’s Day Night Parade!  The celebration will take place on Saturday, March 12 with a night parade through the downtown area starting at 7 p.m.