Final Fridays From The Garden – Start Your Spring Vegetable Garden
Friday, Jan. 31, 12 to 1 p.m., Online. Monthly lunch & learn Zoom webinar on how to grow your own food in Florida & attract the right kind of wildlife. Pre-Registration Required: http://seminole-extension.eventbrite.com Feb. 28 - Healthy Trees with Better Pruning. Mar. 28 - Healthy Shrub with Better Pruning - April 25 - Turf Selection and Care. Cost: free. Monthly - Pesticide Testing, Licensing, and CEUs offered by Seminole County Extension Office. Also offered Ornamental/ Turf Applicator Review and Exams. Soil PH tests. - Bring a sample. - Questions for a Master Gardener can be asked during week 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. & 1 to 4 p.m. Go to seminole-extension.eventbrite.com or call 407-665-5560. - General inquiries/ register for a class, at [email protected]. or [email protected]. - For inquiries about reclaimed irrigation water, [email protected]
The Mayaca Native People
Saturday, Feb. 1, 1 p.m., DeBary Hall Historic Site, 198 Sunrise Blvd., DeBary. Explore the rich history of the Mayaca native people in west Volusia County with Brian Polk, a local author and former manager of DeLeon Springs State Park. Polk will explore topics found in his book, “Lost in History – The Mayaca Native People of West Volusia County.” His presentation is part of the free Lemonade Lectures series sponsored by Volusia County. Light refreshments and lemonade will be served, and Polk’s books will be available for purchase. For more info call 386-668-3840 ext. 21136.
¡Consigue un mejor empleo! / Get a Better Job!
Los días 1 de febrero, dale un empujón a tu carrera profesional. Esta serie de talleres de 4 partes se centrará en las habilidades que le ayudarán a conseguir un mejor trabajo. On February 1, North Branch Library, 150 N. Palmetto Avenue, Sanford, give your professional career a boost. This 4-part workshop series will focus on skills to help you get a better job. Free. For adults. Registration required. Call 407-665-1620.
Star Gazing
Saturday, Feb. 1, 7 to 9 p.m., Lake Harney Wilderness Area, Osceola Rd., Geneva. Program includes guided constellation laser tours of the sky & peering through large telescopes at celestial objects. If weather doesn’t allow good viewing, there’s an alternative indoor virtual stellar tour at the Ed and Imogene Yarborough Nature Center. Ages 9+. Children accompanied by an adult. $5/person, Pre-registration required for all participants: recreation.seminolecountyfl.gov. Questions? Call 407-665-2211.
Black History Month Movie Night Series
Mondays in February, North Branch Library, 150 N. Palmetto Avenue, Sanford. Are you looking for something fun and free to do together? The North Branch Library will be showing a movie series in February starting at 5 p.m. on the following dates: “The Princess & the Frog” (Family movie) on Monday, Feb. 3, “Ray” on Monday, Feb. 10 and “The Color Purple” (2023) on Monday, Feb. 24. Bring a blanket, snacks & enjoy the show. Free. Call 407-665-1620 .
Teen D&D Club
Tuesday, Feb. 4 & 18, 5 to 7:30 p.m., North Branch Library, 150 N. Palmetto Avenue, Sanford. All levels welcome. If you’ve never played, our expert coaches will teach you. Free. Exclusively for teens ages 13-19. Registration required. Call 407-665-1620 for more info.
Farm to Fork 2025 Webinar Series
Tuesdays. Learn more about your food and local agriculture? Join UF/IFAS Extension Seminole County to learn all about food from farm to fork. We will meet on Zoom once a month for a one-hour webinar. The webinar is free to attend, but you must register in advanced on zoom. The webinar is Part 1 in our monthly Farm to Fork Sessions. On Thursday after each webinar, we have Part 2, an in-person workshop, with hands on activities that pairs with the webinar. The series agenda is as follows: Feb. 4: Season Your Life: Intro to Herb Gardening. March 4: Summer Vegetable Gardening. April 1: Growing Edible Natives in Your Garden. May 6: Foraging Fun: Discovering Edible Weeds. June 3: Dairy, Cheese, and more. July 8: Tropical Fruits for Florida. August 5: Honey Bees & Gardening for Pollinators. Sept. 2: Vegetable Gardening for the Cooler Season. Oct. 7: Hydroponic Gardening. Nov 4: Grain Gains: Exploring Grains and Agriculture. Dec. 2: Growing Mushrooms at Home. Pre-Registration Required: http://seminole-extension.eventbrite.
Flying Needles
Wednesdays, 5 to 7:30 p.m., North Branch Library, 150 N. Palmetto Ave. Sanford. Free. For adults & Teens 15+. Flying Needles offers you a place to knit, crochet, or do other needlework. Bring your own project, share tips & techniques, and learn from each other. Call 407-665-1620.
Line Dancing Lessons
Thursdays, Feb. 6 & 20, 5:30 p.m., DeBary Hall Historic Site, 198 Sunrise Blvd., DeBary. Line dancing is a great way to exercise your mind and body. Beginner line dances to various music genres. This program is recommended for adults. There is a $3 charge for each class. For more info call 386-668-3840 ext. 21136.
Story Time DeBary Hall
Fridays, Feb. 7 & 21, 9:30 a.m., DeBary Hall Historic Site, 198 Sunrise Blvd., DeBary. Children are invited to Kids Corner, a free series featuring stories, songs & activities. Program is designed for preschoolers, but children of all ages are welcome. For more info call 386-668-3840 ext. 21136.
Tertulia Cuatro Gatos
Saturday, Feb. 8, 2 to 4 p.m., North Branch Library, 150 N. Palmetto Ave., Sanford. Free. For adults. Join the Tertulia & participate in talks about literature, art, music, culture & history. Everyone welcome. Program is presented in Spanish. ¡Unete a la Tertulia y participa en nuestras charlas sobre literatura, arte, música, cultura e historia en el segundo Sábado de cada mes. Todos son bienvenidos. El programa es presentado en español. Call 407-665-1620 for info.
Museum of Geneva History
Sunday, Feb. 9 & 23, 2 to 4 p.m., 165 1st St., Geneva or by appointment 407-349-5697 (leave message). Admission free, but donations appreciated. There are 2 large rooms full of such things as local archaeological finds, pioneer crafts, Ft. Lane search team finds, family genealogical records, Civil War info., and a violano & Edison cylinder player (both play). Learn about the story of Geneva & the Lincoln Conspiracy. Buy T-shirts, caps, prints & history books. Good for a group or individuals.
