Frederick deBary Day
Saturday, Feb. 15, 11 a.m., 1 p.m. & 2:30 p.m., DeBary Hall Historic Site, 198 Sunrise Blvd., DeBary. In 1998, the City of DeBary proclaimed the third Saturday in February to be Frederick deBary Day. To commemorate this significant day, DeBary Hall Historic Site will offer exclusive guided tours of the 153-year-old winter hunting estate with deBary family reenactors. Registration required; call 386-668-3840. $5 for ages 13 to 49, $4 for seniors (50 & older) $2 for ages 3 to 12. Call 386-668-3840 ext. 21136.
St. Luke's Concert Series
Saturday, Feb. 15, 2 pm, St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 2021 W. SR 426, Oviedo. Valentine's Day with the UCF Symphony Orchestra & their program “Love and Romance.” Free & open seating. Watch online sllcs.org/concert-series or for more info call 407-365-3408.
Sanford Mardi Gras
Saturday, Feb. 15, 3:30 p.m. parade ‘Sashay’ on Sanford Avenue, West End Trading Company, Sanford Avenue, Sanford. Mardi Gras street festival with a variety of food, drink and merchandise vendors.
Recycled Paper Bookmarks for Teens
Wednesday, Feb. 19, 6 to 7:30 p.m., North Branch Library, 150 N. Palmetto Ave., Sanford. Create beautiful, vintage-inspired bookmarks. Make collages from recycled books & other materials & turn them into bookmarks; perfect for any creative bookworms. Free. Exclusively for teens ages 13 - 19. Call 407-665-1620.
Newcomers Luncheon
Thursday, Feb. 20, 11:30 a.m., Heathrow Country Club, Lake Mary. Luncheon will feature Kevin King's Comedy Magic Show. King, founder of King Magic & Entertainment, LLC, performs strolling & sleight-of-hand magic tricks in a fun-filled & interactive format. Highly acclaimed for performances at theme parks, corporate events, trade shows & cruise ships. Also known for unique comedic style & engaging personality. $30. Non-members welcome must submit prepayment by Feb. 13. Advance reservations required. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. For more info call 407-256-3592.
ESOL
Thursdays, 6 p.m., North Branch Library, 150 N. Palmetto Ave. Sanford. Free. For adults. Come practice your English conversational speaking skills. Call the Adult Literacy League at 407-422-1540 for more info.
Seminole County Gardening EXPO
Saturday, Feb. 22, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 250 W. County Home Rd. Sanford. This free event features garden vendors, educational talks, children's activities, and more. Pre-Registration required: http://seminole-extension.eventbrite
Genealogy Club
Sunday, Feb. 23, 2 p.m., North Branch Library, 150 N. Palmetto Avenue, Sanford. Come learn about genealogy, from our experts and each other, in collaboration with the Sanford Genealogy Club. All experience levels are welcome. Registration is only required if attending through Microsoft Teams. The virtual link provided at registration and emailed one day before event. Library card required to register. Free. For adults and teens ages 15+. In-person and on Microsoft Teams. Call 407-665-1620.
Shipwreck Through Time
February 25, 6 p.m., North Branch Library, 150 N. Palmetto Ave., Sanford. Enjoy a fascinating and educational talk about the stages of a shipwreck from its construction to becoming an underwater museum from the FL Public Archeology Network. Free. For adults. Call 407-665-1620.
Plate to Plate
Wednesday, Feb. 26, 12 to 12:45 p.m., Online. Free. My USDA Plate vs. Mediterranean Plate offers a side-by-side comparison of two popular dietary approaches, highlighting the nutritional differences. Pre-registration required at http://seminole-extension.eventbrite.com
Guitar Club
Wednesday, Feb. 26, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., North Branch Library, 150 N. Palmetto Ave., Sanford. Jam with fellow guitar players of all skill levels & try your hand at musical improvising. Open to other stringed instruments such as ukulele, mandolin, etc. Fun, interactive program. Free.. Call 407-665-1620 for more info.
Final Fridays From The Garden – Start Your Spring Vegetable Garden
Friday, Feb. 28. 12 to 1 p.m., Zoom. How to grow your own food in Florida and attract the right kind of wildlife. Pre-Registration required & more info: http://seminole-extension.eventbrite.com 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. Call 407-665-5560.
Dulcimer Gathering
Sunday, March 2, 1 p.m., Rural Heritage Center, 101 E. Main St., Geneva. Try out one of our mountain dulcimers to see if you would like to learn or bring your own dulcimer & learn to play it. A dulcimer is one of the easiest instruments to learn to play. You do not have to read music. More info: [email protected] or 407-349-5697.
Geneva Community Yoga
Tuesday, March 4, 9:45 a.m., Rural Heritage Center, 101 E. Main St., Geneva. With Instructor, Don Cross. Everyone welcome. Bring: a mat (or blanket to use until you can get a mat); light blanket if you get chilled easily. $10 per class - cash, check or a dozen eggs.
Museum of Geneva History
Sunday, March 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 and the Lincoln Conspiracy. Buy T-shirts, caps, prints, and history books.
Farm to Fork 2025 Webinar Series
Tuesday, March 4: Summer Vegetable Gardening. Zoom - once a month webinar. Learn more about your food & local agriculture? Join UF/IFAS Extension Seminole County to learn all about food from farm to fork. Free. Must register in advance on Zoom. Webinar is Part 1 in monthly Farm to Fork Sessions. On Thursday after each webinar, Part 2 is offered, an in-person workshop, with hands on activities that pairs with the webinar. Pre-Registration Required: http://seminole-extension.eventbrite
