Start Your Spring
Vegetable Garden
Friday, April 25, 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 (Turf Selection & Care). 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 weekdays 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. & 1 to 4 p.m. Call 407-665-5560.
Breakthrough T1D Walk
Saturday, April 26, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., 274 Cranes Roost Blvd., Altamonte Springs. As the leading global organization for type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy, Breakthrough T1D has driven nearly every major T1D advancement. Join a movement dedicated to improving lives and accelerating breakthroughs on the path to a cure.
Church Yard Sale
Saturday April 26, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., First Presbyterian Church Lake Mary on the corner of Wilbur and North Country Club Road. Lots of items for sale.
14th Annual St. Johns River Festival of the Arts
Saturday, April 26, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. & Sunday, April 27, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Downtown Sanford on First Street. St. Johns River Festival of the Arts returns featuring artists, musicians, art demonstrations & hands-on art experiences.
SSAA Monthly Meeting
Saturday, April 26, 12 to 3 p.m., Seminole County Sheriff’s Department, Community Room, 100 Eslinger Way, Sanford. Sanford Seminole Art Association Monthly Meeting. Free, open to public. Light lunch available from 12 to 1 p.m., followed by brief business meeting then featured artist. Christophe Cardot is a French artist who will give a pottery demonstration. More info at sanfordseminoleart.org
Oviedo’s 100th
Anniversary
Saturday, April 26, 3 to 9 p.m., Center Lake Park, 299 Center Lake Lane, Oviedo. Giant community party.
Nocturnal Reptile Ramble
Saturday, April 26, 7 to 9 p.m., Black Bear Wilderness Area, Sanford. First ever night hike in the Black Bear Wilderness Area. Search for hidden swamp creatures including nocturnal snakes & alligators. Program is designed for adventurous & agile hikers. Ages 10+. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Cost: $5/person, Pre-registration required: recreation.seminolecountyfl.gov. Call 407-665-2211.
Docs Rock for NF and 80s Dance Battle
Sunday, April 27, 4 to 6 p.m., 274 Cranes Roost Blvd., Altamonte Springs. Join the Neurofibromatosis Network for Docs Rock for NF for a night of great music, good vibes and impact. Enjoy free admission, food truck bites, a performance by Stone Lotus and an NF auction.
Jeep Night
Wednesday, April 30, 4 to 9 p.m., Texas Roadhouse, 100 Towne Center Blvd., Sanford. Event will showcase approximately 30 Jeeps, feature a Jeep Night Drink, as well as other specialties and a visit with Andy Armadillo.
Line Dancing Lessons
Thursdays, May 1 & 15, DeBary Hall Historic Site, 198 Sunrise Blvd., DeBary. Join DeBary Hall staff for a fun evening full of beginner line dances to various music genres. This program is recommended for adults. There is a $3 charge for each class. Call 386-668-3840 for info.
Story Time at Debary Hall
Fridays, May 2 & 16, 9:30 a.m., DeBary Hall Historic Site, 198 Sunrise Blvd., DeBary. Children are invited to Kids Corner, a free series featuring stories, songs, and activities. The program is designed for preschoolers, but children of all ages are welcome. Call 386-668-3840 for info.
Sunset & Chill
Friday, May 2, 6 to 10 p.m., 274 Cranes Roost Blvd., Altamonte Springs. Back again by popular demand is the fourth annual Sunset & Chill Scholarship Fundraiser hosted by Sanford and Orlando Entertainment and The Sanford Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. An unforgettable experience with live music from L8est Edition and special guests. As the sun sets, you’ll enjoy smooth rhythms, food trucks and an array of vendors. New this year, VIP tables of four seats are available. Dress to impress & bring your lawn chairs.
Melissa’s Race to Battle Brain Cancer
Saturday, May 3, 7 a.m., In memory of Melissa Vosburg, a former teacher at Midway Elementary School, the Melissa’s 5K Race event has become the largest brain cancer charity 5K in Central Florida. Sign up at https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Sanford/MelissasRace
Fish Winter Springs
Saturday, May 3, 7 to 9 a.m., Central Winds Park, Winter Springs. Registration opens April 14, 8 a.m. Enjoy a morning of fishing fun with the family. Bring your child to experience the leisure of fishing and learn how to cast, bait the hook & the safety of outdoors.
Spring Migration Birding Hike
Saturday, May 3, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., Lake Jesup Wilderness Area, Sanford. Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day exploring the Lake Jesup Wilderness Area and its diverse ecosystems. Join an expert birder to spy migrating birds. Ages 7+. Cost: $5/person, Pre-registration required for all participants: recreation.seminolecountyfl.gov.
NAMI Walks
Saturday, May 3, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., 274 Cranes Roost Blvd., Altamonte Springs. Join the movement for mental health at NAMIWalks Greater Orlando. This annual event brings the community together to raise awareness and support for mental health advocacy. Participants of all ages can walk, donate or fundraise to help expand free mental health programs and resources. Whether you're walking in honor of a loved one or to support the cause, every step makes a difference.
Tracks and Scat Class
Saturday, May 3, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Geneva Wilderness Area/Ed and Imogene Yarborough Nature Center, Geneva. Learn to read the clues animals leave behind! Practice deciphering bones, tracks, scat and more. Enjoy an informative class in the nature center and create a plaster track of your own. Test your new tracking skills with a hike in the wilderness in search of animal sign. Ages 5+. Cost: $8/person, Registration required: recreation.seminolecountyfl.gov.
