Eat Oviedo Challenge
Thursday, Sept. 25, 12 p.m., Craft & Common, 20 Alexandria Blvd #1400, Oviedo. Join the Oviedo Mayor, Megan Sladek for a spectacular cup of coffee & a fancy sandwich at Oviedo's newest coffee shop. The cost is whatever you order. RSVP at https://megansladek.com/events/ or https://www.facebook.com/MeganSladek/events
Oktoberfest
Thursday, Sept. 25, 5 to 9 p.m., Friday, Sept. 26, 5 to 9 p.m. & Saturday, Sept. 27, 4 to 9 p.m., Center Lake Park Amphitheater & Cultural Center, 299 Center Lake Lane, Oviedo. Entertainment by Orlando Trachtenverein & King Guys Oktoberfest Brass Band. Beer punch cards available at evenbrite.com. Beer, dancing, German food. Food & drink for purchase. For more info call 407-971-5590.
Line Dancing Lessons
Thursday, Sept. 25, 5:30 p.m., 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. $5/class. For more info call 386-668-3840.
Story Time
Friday Sept. 26, 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. For more info call 386-668-3840.
Folk Art under the Big Top
Saturday, Sept. 27, 6 to 8 p.m., Jeanine Taylor Folk Art, 211 E. 1st Street, Sanford. We’re perched at the start of a new season with a lot to look forward to on the horizon! Join us for a blockbuster show, Folk Art Under the Big Top. Our circus themed soiree will feature special guests Rick Kilby, Trent Manning, Melissa Menzer and LaVon Williams live in person! In addition, expect a fabulous circus banner by Butch Anthony, big top themed work by Michael Banks and a collection of authentic antique circus banners by Fred Johnson, Johnny Meah, and Jack Sigler. Circus attire encouraged but not required. https://www.jtfolkart.com/events-1/folk-art-under-the-big-top
Critical Mass Sanford
Friday, Sept. 26, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Public 4 mile-ish bike ride, kid friendly, easy pace. Starts at Pedal Driven Co., 210 N. Park Avenue and ends at Deviant Wolfe Brewery, 121 W. 1st Street, Sanford.
Battle of the Bands 5K
Saturday, Sept. 27, 7:30 a.m., The 5K will feature high energy, live music for runners and walkers along a 3.1-mile flat route that starts and finishes at Casselberry’s Lake Concord Park, next to City Hall. All participants will receive a rockin' finisher medal, commemorative T-shirt and will have the opportunity to enjoy the post-race party where runners 21 and older can sample beer. Runners will also have the chance to vote in the “Battle of the Bands” competition for the best band along the race route. Overall winners and top three finalists in each age category will receive awards. After the race, there will be a Kids’ Run free to all children. The day begins at 7:30 a.m. with a 5K, then at 8:45 a.m. is the Kids’ Run and then 9 a.m. is the awards ceremony. Event proceeds benefit cultural arts organizations in Casselberry. Residents of Casselberry will be out supporting the runners and there will be prizes for the loudest cheering sections. Go to trackshack.com for details & to enter.
Tracks and Scat Hike
Saturday, Sept. 27, 9 to 11 a.m., Geneva Wilderness Area in Geneva. Hike in search of nature’s clues. Discover how to identify wildlife signs & test your detective skills during this exploratory experience. End the hike at the Nature Center to explore even more. Ages 7+. Children must be accompanied by an adult. $5/person, Pre-registration required for all participants: recreation.seminolecountyfl.gov. Questions? Call 407-665-2211.
SSAA Meeting
Saturday, Sept. 27, noon to 3 p.m., Seminole County Sheriff’s Department, Community Room, 100 Eslinger Way, Sanford.
Sanford Seminole Art Association meeting is free & open to the public. Light lunch available from noon to 1 p.m. to meet the artists. A brief business meeting will be followed by a shared demonstration by Georgia Hershiser and Kathy Ulrich, members. Georgia will give information on fine art painting using colored pencils. Kathy will demonstrate Zentangle drawing techniques. There will be show and tell and a question and answer period.
Red Bull Tandem Rollercoaster
Saturday, Sept. 27, 12 to 4 p.m., Cranes Roost, Altamonte Springs. The Red Bull Tandem Rollercoaster is coming to the United States for the first time. Building on the success of Red Bull Stalen Ros in Europe, where thousands of spectators watched teams of two navigate a narrow obstacle course over water on custom tandem bicycles, Red Bull Tandem Rollercoaster is bringing the thrills to the U.S. Admission is free. Food and beverages available for purchase. For more info call 407-571-8185.
Owl Prowl
Saturday, Sept. 27, 7 to 9 p.m., Spring Hammock Preserve in Longwood. Explore the park after dark in search of owls. Learn to identify owls by sight & hoots. Ages 7+. $5/person, Pre-registration required for all participants: recreation.seminolecountyfl.gov. Questions? Call 407-665-2211.
Genealogy Club
Sunday, Sept. 28, 2 p.m., North Branch Library, 150 N. Palmetto Ave., Sanford. Come learn about genealogy, in collaboration with the Sanford Genealogy Club, from our experts and each other. All experience levels are welcome. Registration is only required if attending through ZOOM. ZOOM link provided at registration and emailed one day before event. Library card required to register. Free. For adults and teens ages 15+. Call 407-665-1620 for more info.
Pumpkin Patch
Monday, Sept. 29 to Thursday, Oct. 30, Monday to Friday - 3 to 7 p.m., Saturday - 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday - 12 to 6 p.m. Geneva Methodist Church, 270 1st Street, Geneva. Church is hosting the Pumpkin Patch again. Get your pumpkin for Halloween decorating or for cooking. Mon-Fri 3-7, Sat 10-7, and Sun 12-6. Visit our website for more information: http://www.genevamethodistchurch.org.
Who is Henry Sanford?
Monday, Sept. 29, 6 p.m., North Branch Library, 150 N. Palmetto Ave., Sanford. Sanford Museum Curator, Brigitte Stephenson will give a presentation on the founder of the city, Henry Sanford relating to Sanford, Florida history on the City of Sanford’s 148th birthday. This program will be part 1 of a 2-part Sanford history series. Free. For adults. Call 407-665-1620 for more info.
History Family Movie Night: “Holiday”
Tuesday, Sept. 30, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., North Branch Library, 150 N. Palmetto Ave., Sanford. Brigitte Stephenson, Sanford Museum Curator, will first speak about the movie, “Holiday” and about Henry Sanford’s grandchildren who the movie is based on. Then we will show the movie, “Holiday,” from 1938. This program will be part 2 of a 2-part Sanford history series.
Free. For families. Call 407-665-1620 for more info.
Central Florida American Guild of Organists Dinner & Concert
Tuesday, Sept. 30, 7 p.m., Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, 251 E Lake Brantley Dr., Longwood. The Central Florida Chapter of the American Guild of Organists will hold its Program Year 25-26 Opening Dinner and Pipe Organ Concert. RSVP for the dinner, concert is free. Call 407-680-3270 for more information or go to https://cfago.org/
