Poinciana By Lisa D’Cato Send e-mail in care of the News-Gazette to:
The annual Poinciana Community Update will be from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, at Liberty High School. Organized by the Poinciana Area Council, this year’s event will be full of topics and discussions important to anyone who lives or works in Poinciana. Topics for the evening include sheriff’s office reports from Osceola and Polk counties, school district reports from Osceola and Polk counties, Osceola Regional Medical Center will give an update on plans for the Poinciana hospital, Avatar will provide information on commercial development, the United States Census Bureau will have a representative speak on the importance of the 2010 Census and the hot topic of the Poinciana incorporation study will be discussed by the team from the University of Central Florida who conducted this study. This years’ corporate sponsor is McLane/Suncoast. The Poinciana Community Update will be in the high school auditorium. The school is at 4250 Pleasant Hill Road. ooo The Association of Poinciana Village’s Park and Recreation Department will have its annual Halloween party Saturday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Poinciana Community Center, 395 Marigold Ave. Children to age 10 are invited to play games, collect treats and have a fun time. First Baptist Church of Poinciana’s Fall Fest also will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday. Enjoy face-painting, live entertainment, games, prizes, an illusionist, a live white tiger, refreshments, candy and a bounce house. The church is at 601 Walnut St. If your child will be doing the door-to-door trick-or-treating, make sure he or she is safe by being accompanied by an adult. Should your older children act like they are up to something, they probably are. Trust your instincts and get involved. ooo The Poinciana Brach Library will be the location for a financial aid for college night. If your student is planning on attending a two- or four-year college or a technical school, there are ways of gaining financial support. This event will be Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 7 p.m. at the library. ooo Poinciana High School will celebrate the season with a Fall Festival on Saturday, Nov. 14, at the school. All proceeds raised will go to Poinciana High School’s clubs and activities. The fun begins with a 5k run at 8 a.m. ($20), followed by a kid’s fun run ($5) at 9 a.m. After the runs, the festival kicks off at 9:30 a.m. and includes carnival activities, hayrides, a batting cage, three-on-three basketball, parade of floats, homerun derby and concession stands. The festival concludes with a drama club performance. The festival ends at 6 p.m. Sponsors interested in a table may rent one for $50, clubs and sports, $25. For more information, contact Lance Seeright at 407-870-4860. ooo If you have any Poinciana news or information that you would like to share, call Lisa D’Cato at 407-846-7122, e-mail
or fax to 407-931-3390.
