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Plenty of exciting things going on at the Valencia College Poinciana campus, soon and in the summer.
Looking for a job? Join district 3 County Commissioner Brandon Arrington for an Osceola County hiring event on Tuesday, May 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Valencia College Poinciana campus to learn more about open positions within the County government and apply for jobs. For more information on open positions, go to https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/osceola.
The Osceola Friends of the Library’s Book Sale takes place on Thursday, May 9 from 12-5 p.m., Friday May 10 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday May 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
This is a great opportunity to restock your home library while supporting programs sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Cash and credit cards are accepted. For $4 you can fill a grocery bag size bag with books, $.25 for paperback and children’s books, $.50 for hardcover fiction and nonfiction. You may also purchase a Friends of the Library bag for $2. The Poinciana Library is located at 101 N. Doverplum Ave.
Osceola Arts Summer Camp at Valencia College – Poinciana, begins on Monday, June 3 with week-long segments through Friday, Aug. 9, Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This camp is for ages 8-13 and has a different theme each week.
The theme for the week of June 3-14 will be Disney on Broadway. This is a musical theater camp featuring singing, acting and dance Disney style. Hogwarts Headquarters is the theme for June 17-21. This virtual arts camp will focus on the stories of Harry Potter. Animation Station takes place June 24-28. Campers will work on animation, stopmotion, character stories and more. My Shot runs July 8-13. Enter the world of Lin/Manuel Miranda–sing, act and dance to production numbers from Hamilton, Encanto, In the Heights and more.
Aspiring young filmmakers can dive into the world of movies with a 2-week Director’s Cut Camp from July 22 to Aug. 2. Laugh Lab Comedy wraps up this summer camp Aug. 5-9. Campers will work together on improv games, sketch comedy and stand-up comedy.
At the end of each camp session there will be a Final Showcase at 3 p.m. on the last Friday of each camp.
If a parent works in the hotel industry, there is a scholarship opportunity. For information, fees and to register, email Jennifer@osceolaarts.org. or call 407-846-2757.
Poinciana Summer Fun Camp, presented by Star Athletes will be held at Poinciana Christian Preparatory School (4942 Old Pleasant Hill Road). This camp is Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. through the month of June and is for children ages 7-16.
Campers must pack a lunch and a reusable water bottle. To register, go to https://starathletes.org/trainingcamps/.
If you have any Poinciana news or information that you would like to share, call Lisa Concepcion at 407-319-9700 or email lisaconcepcion810@yahoo.com.
