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Poinciana Green Lakes Farm

Poinciana Green Lakes Farm

Green Lakes Farm fall, Halloween events starting

Please join me in welcoming Fall! (If you could also bring those cooler fall temperatures, that would be great!) Seasonal activities are about to begin. For starters, the Pumpkin Patch Festival at Green Lakes Farm is almost here. Green Lakes Farm is located at 3705 S. Poinciana Blvd.
Disney’s “Raya and the Last Dragon is this season's inaugural Movie in the Park.

Disney’s “Raya and the Last Dragon is this season's inaugural Movie in the Park.

KUA Movie in the Park returns Oct. 1

In two weeks, it’s back … your Friday night Movie in the Park! In partnership with the City of Kissimmee, Kissimmee Utility Authority will host its free Movie in the Park event on Oct. 1 on the Veteran’s lawn at Kissimmee Lakefront Park.
Veteran painter Joe Starkweather completed this 65-foot long mural at Skate Reflections on Dyer Boulevard earlier this month. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

Veteran painter Joe Starkweather completed this 65-foot long mural at Skate Reflections on Dyer Boulevard earlier this month. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

ARTisNOW mural project expands beyond downtown Kissimmee

Skate Reflections is a Kissimmee institution. It opened in 1981 as Roller Ranch but dropped the nod to “Cow Town” in 1988 and has always been a sight to see on Saturday night when skaters of all ages and colors line up to get into the dance party on wheels.
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Veteran's Voice: Veterans hard hit in the COVID-19 pandemic

Even as we see glimmers of hope that the COVID-19 Delta variant peak may be abating, information has emerged that shows the veteran community nationwide has not fared well during the pandemic. As of the end of August, approximately 300,000 vets have been diagnosed with COVID-19 (about 1.
A BBQ "Pig Out" and Health Fair are two of the events sponsored by the city of St. Cloud Saturday.

A BBQ "Pig Out" and Health Fair are two of the events sponsored by the city of St. Cloud Saturday.

Saturday in St. Cloud: a pig-out and a health fair

St. Cloud Parks and Recreation will present the Annual Peghorn Pig-Out on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Peghorn Park (2101 Peghorn Way). Enjoy free BBQ as well as live music, horseshoes and a kid’s zone. Take part in adult classes, view exhibitors and shop local vendors.
Door prizes and light snacks are part of a unique wine tasting event at APV on Sept. 25.

Door prizes and light snacks are part of a unique wine tasting event at APV on Sept. 25.

APV to host unique wine tasting event

The Association of Poinciana Villages (APV) will host a unique Wine Tasting Experience on Saturday, Sept. 25, 6-8 p.m. at the Poinciana Community Center (445 Marigold Ave.). Join professional sommelier Charles as he guides through the history and tastings of two white wines and three red wines.
St. Cloud Main Street Executive Director Paula Stark presides over the organization's annual meeting and awards banquet. PHOTO/ST. CLOUD MAIN STREET

St. Cloud Main Street Executive Director Paula Stark presides over the organization's annual meeting and awards banquet. PHOTO/ST. CLOUD MAIN STREET

St. Cloud Main Street announces annual business award winnners

St. Cloud Main Street recently held its annual awards banquet at Phyre Brewery and Tavern, when it revealed its annual business winners.
Friday Night Lights co-ed clinics will replace Poinciana Little League Fall Ball this year.

Friday Night Lights co-ed clinics will replace Poinciana Little League Fall Ball this year.

New baseball clinic to replace fall Poinciana Little League

Due to low player registration, Poinciana Little League will not have a fall season. To substitute the lack of Fall Ball, Poinciana Little League will present Friday Night Lights. This co-ed clinic will be led by local coaches who have played professional baseball.
VFW Post 3227 will commemorate the 20th anniversary of 9/11 with a Day of Remembrance Barbeque.

VFW Post 3227 will commemorate the 20th anniversary of 9/11 with a Day of Remembrance Barbeque.

VFW Post 3227 holding 9/11 remembrance event Saturday

This September 11th marks 20 years since the terrorist attacks in 2001. VFW Post 3227 will commemorate this event with a 9/11 Day of Remembrance Barbeque, being held at 4700 Chisolm Park Trail (off Narcoossee Road) beginning at 10:30 a.m.