Community NewsCommunity News – February 2012
Community News/Events – February 2012
Own a Small or Home-Based Business ? Contact the St Cloud Chamber of Commerce to learn about the benefits and advisory services. Ask for Madelyn (407) 892-3671. ***
SCORE St. Cloud Rising Executives, a social and business networking group, catering to professionals ages 21 – 39; a younger extension of the St. Cloud Greater Osceola Chamber of Commerce. For more info about SCORE, call 407.348.4653 (Buck Stine) ***
REGISTRATION: NON-FOOD VENDOR SPACE, For the Spring Fling at the St. Cloud Lakefront, Now being accepted by the Rotary Club, call 407.892.7568 (Beverly Brizendine), Presented by The Rotary Club of St. Cloud (March 30th thru April 1st). FOOD VENDORS ONLY, call 772.971.8824 (Steve). ***
Scholarship for Eligible Osceola County Residents Completed applications must be postmarked by March 16th. A scholarship program to provide financial assistance to further the educational objectives of eligible applicants from Osceola County has been established by the September 11th Marine Corps League Detachment 1092. The $500.00 scholarship will be awarded to a qualified applicant who is pursuing a college degree or vocational/technical training certification at an accredited institution. Applications, including eligibility and requirements, can be found at Saint Cloud VFW Post 3227 and at local high school guidance offices. For further information, call 407.498.0508 (Katie). ***
SPECIAL EVENTS/ONE-TIME EVENTS (chronological order)
SQUARED ARTIST February 2012 Sugar Magnolia, 1035 Pennsylvania Avenue; A Project to Benefit the St. Cloud Food Pantry and expose the artist in all of us! For more info, call 407.891.0155 (Kristina) ***
BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION February 2012 Pioneer Village, 750 North Bass Road, Kissimmee. Musical journey and folk art workshops. Hosted by Osceola County Historical Society, For more info, call 407.396.8644. ***
LOCAL GOVERNMENT 101, REGISTRATION DEADLINE February 22nd for class series March 7th – April 18th Applications at www.stcloudflchamber.com ***
LENT – “40 Ways in 40 Days” ASH WEDNESDAY 02/22 Catholic Charities of Central Florida Announces New Lenten Program to Serve those in Need Program provides suggestions to help those facing difficult times; to help the people we serve each and every day. Calendar has been created and a suggestion is provided for each day of the season,. You may also visit our web-site at www.cflcc.org for a full listing. Diocese of Orlando/Catholic Charities of Central FloridaOffice: Office: 407.246.4823 - Cell: 407.408.2655 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ***
OSCEOLA COUNTY DEMOCRATIC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (OCDEC) Thursday, February 23rd, 7:00 PM, Administration Building, Fourth Floor Conference Room #4727, Courthouse Complex, 1 Courthouse Square, Kissimmee. Everyone is welcome to attend. ***
SPICE UP YOUR CULINARY SKILLS Thursday, February 23rd, 6:30 PM, Aggressive Appliances, 617 Mercy Drive, Orlando. Chef Tracy will instruct how to spice up evening meals with new techniques and quick tips for cooking a full-course meal; $25 includes dinner, wine, and refreshments, RSVP BY FEB 16TH. Register online: www.jfsorlando.org or by email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 407.644.7593 x227 (Marni Chepenik). Hosted by Jewish Family Services ***
FAB FOLLIES - "THE BEST OF TIMES" February 24th at 7:00 PM St. Cloud Senior Center, 3001 Seventeenth Street, Hall A. The Fab Follies (back by popular demand) will perform "The Best of Times". Elizabeth Taylor Productions, a Las Vegas style song and dance troupe, comprised of 30 talented guys and gals, promises a performance like you have never seen before. Open seating is $10 per person and tickets will also be sold at the door. For more information or tickets, call Richard Cox at 407-933-7332. ***
MY FAIR LADY A Lerner & Loewe Musical February 24th - March 11th, Thursday/Friday/Saturday 7:30 PM; Sunday 2:00 PM. Osceola Center for the Arts, 2411 East Irlo Bronson Hwy (192) Tickets: $21 (Adults), $18 (Seniors), $15 (Students) 407.846.6257 x 0 ***
CLASSIC CAR/TRUCK/MOTORCYCLE SHOW & CORN HOLE TOURNAMENT Saturday, February 25th 4291 Thirteenth Street, Saint Cloud, Team St. Cloud Police, Relay for Life Fundraiser Call: 407.957.7735 (Amanda Nash) www.relayforlife.org/stcloudfl ***
CARTOON DRAWING WORKSHOP* Instructed by Steven Walker Saturday, February 25th* from 10:00 AM –NOON Osceola Center for the Arts, 2411 East Irlo Bronson Hwy (192) Explore the art of cartoon drawing in this 1-day workshop designed for both adults & children. $20 per person, Call 407.846.6257 x 0 to register *please register in advance. ***
1st COMMUNITY PICNIC, “Giving and Growing Together” to Celebrate Back History Month Saturday, February 25th, 1200 - 3:00 PM, Hopkins Park, 620 East 17th Street, Saint Cloud. Games for children; Musical/Dance/Theatrical performances; Bring a dish to share if you’re able. Info: www.stcloud.org, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , or 407.957.2533 ***
DRIVER SAFETY CLASS Saturday, February 25th, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (hour lunch break) Feel free to bring snack and/or beverage for class; and it is recommended that you bring a sweater St. Cloud Senior Center, 3001 Seventeenth Street. $12.00/AARP member*, $14.00 non-member; Check is preferred method of payment. To register, call 407.957.1909 (Rex Reeder) *bring your AARP membership card ***
HEALTHY LIFESTYLE FESTIVAL Saturday, February 25th,10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Harmony Town Square, Presented by Florida Hospital Kissimmee, Family-friendly, adult and kid events. For more info contact Harmony Lifestyle and Festival Staff, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or www.harmonyfestivals.com ***
SURVIVORS TEA Saturday, February 25th, Peghorn Park, Saint Cloud. Call: 407.301.4118 (Crystal Peck) www.relayforlife.org/stcloudfl ***
TIP-A-COP (SCPD) Saturday, February 25th, 8:00 – 11:00 AM, Koffee Kup Kafe, 1407 Thirteenth Street, Saint Cloud. St. Cloud Police department will assist Koffee Kup staff with breakfast; the tips received will benefit the non-profit organization that provides sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Open to the public. For more info, call 407.891.6752/6700. ***
DRIVER SAFETY CLASS Tuesday, February 28th & Wednesday 29th, 5:00 – 8:00 PM Harmony, Florida $12.00/AARP member*, $14.00 non-member; Check is preferred method of payment. For Registration & Directions, call 407.891.2606 *bring your AARP membership card ***
OSCEOLA COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA SPRING CONCERT Tuesday March 6th, 7:00 PM St. Cloud Senior Center, 3001 Seventeenth Street, Everyone is invited to attend these performances. Donations will be accepted at the door. ***
LOCAL GOVERNMENT 101 Wednesdays, March 7th – April 18th, 6:45 PM – 9:00 PM, Chamber Building, 1200 New York Avenue, Saint Cloud. Presented by the St. Cloud Greater Osceola Chamber of Commerce. The program provides a pro-business approach to solving today’s problems with an eye to the future. Instructors will include local government officials, business leaders, and professional educators. Applicants must be at least 21 years old & commit to the entire 6-wk course. Program cost is $25 for Chamber-members and $50 for non-members. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: February 22nd. Applications at www.stcloudflchamber.com ***
VFW LADIES AUXILIARY “GARAGE SALE” Friday, March 2nd – Saturday, March 3rd, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM VFW Post 3227, 915 New York Avenue. Proceeds to Benefit the St. Cloud Food Pantry ***
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT PANCAKE BREAKFAST Saturday, March 3rd, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM First United Methodist Church, 1001 Tenth Street, Hosted by Pack 9 Cub Scouts The community is encouraged to attend this fundraiser. ***
“MAY ALL YOUR BLUES BE BIRDS” Thursday, March 8th, 6:45 PM Speaker Faith Jones on the Eastern Bluebird, hosted by Kissimmee Valley Audubon Society. Public is always welcome and no charge to attend. KUA Office Building, Carroll Street, Kissimmee. Info: 407.279.5168. ***
SINGER IMPRESSIONIST, PAUL TANNER Friday, March 9th at 7:00 PM Singer impressionist, Paul Tanner has amazed audiences from Las Vegas to Broadway and around the globe. His show is jam-packed with impressions from the world’s celebrity, comedy, music and has often been compared to the Man of Many Voices, Danny Gans. Everyone is invited to attend these performances. Tickets are $10 per person at the door or in advance at the St. Cloud Senior Center, 3001 Seventeenth Street. or call president Richard Cox at 407-933-7332. ***
WALK TO DEFEAT ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) Friday, March 9th, Lake Eola, Orlando. ALS Association Florida Chapter. ***
MARCH FOR MEALS ROCK & ROLL RUN & STROLL Saturday, March 10th, St. Cloud Lakefront Walkers and runners are encouraged to enroll for the event by contacting the Osceola Council on Aging at www.osceolagenerations.org ***
SPAGHETTI DINNER Saturday, March 10th, 4:00 – 7:30 PM, First United Methodist Church, 1000 Tenth Street, Saint Cloud, @ $6.00 or $20/four meals; dine-in or take-out; All You Can Eat & Drink: Homemade Spaghetti Sauce, Garlic Bread, Salad Bar, Desserts, Coffee, Tea, Lemonade, Hosted by Boy Scout Troop 192. PS: Last dinner until Fall. ***
“HOW TO DO BUSINESS WITH THE CITY OF ORLANDO” FREE WORKSHOP Friday, March 16th, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (NOON) Florida Citrus Bowl, Varsity Club, 1 Citrus Bowl Place, Orlando. Any questions, contact Roger Cooper, Procurement Manager, 407.246.2364 ***
SPRING FLING Friday, March 30th thru Sunday, April 1st, St. Cloud Lakefront, Presented by The Rotary Club of St. Cloud. P1 SuperStock USA powerboat tour, field games, arts & crafts, live entertainment, food & beverage, and for the first time, a ”Poker Night”. www.RotaryClubofStCloud.org/index.php/spring-fling ***
BASS TOURNAMENT ROTARY CLUB OF SAINT CLOUD Saturday, March 31st, “Safe Light” until 2:00 PM East Lake Tohopekaliga, Launch: Chisholm Park Boat Ramp, Hwy-15 (Narcoossee Road), Weigh-in: Saint Cloud Lakefront Marina, Lakeshore Boulevard at New York Avenue For more info: 407.957.3800 (Charlie Anderson). Application Forms available at CenterState Bank. 2801 – 13th Street and John’s Electric, 1101 Pennsylvania Avenue (407.892.9141) ***
PLANT FAIR March 31st, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Orange County Extension Education Center, 6021 South Conway Road, Orlando, 32812, Hosted by Orange County Master Gardeners. Plant and craft vendors, garden shop, garden tours, food vendors, renowned speakers, and kids’ activities. Free admission. Open to the public. For more info, call 407.648.9814 (Dena Wild) http://orange.ifas.ufl.edu/mg/index.html ***
RELAY FOR LIFE Saturday, April 28th, 2:00 PM Hickory Tree Community Park, Osceola County, For more info, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (Sue Vitelli). www.relayforlife.org/stcloudfl ***
To have your Special Meeting or Event added to the Community Calendar or News/Events Listing, please contact Sandra at St. Cloud In The News, 407.891.0662 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. *** REV: 2/22/2012 11:40 AM*** *** ***
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