Winter Paint Night
Thursday, Dec. 18, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., North Branch Library, 150 N. Palmetto Ave., Sanford. Winter-themed paint night led by one of our artistic librarians. For adults. Registration required. $10 per person for supplies. Fee must be paid in person at time of registration.
Go to Sanford Cycling 4-H Bicycling Workshop
Friday, Dec. 19, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Historic Hopper Academy, 1101 S. Pine Ave, Sanford. Free. Learn cycling safety, discover local trails & ride to the Sanford Police Department. For ages 10 to 14. Pre-registration required at www.getsanfordcyclingdec19.4honline.com
Sanford Shuffle
Friday, Dec 19, 6:30 p.m., Sanford Civic Center Shuffle Board Courts, 401 E. Seminole Blvd., Sanford. $5/person.
Brunch & Brews
Saturday, Dec. 20, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Dees Brothers Brewery Courtyard, 210 Magnolia Ave, Sanford.
Gnome -Towne Holiday Shopping Market & Festival
Saturday, Dec. 20, 4 to 9 p.m., Sanford Civic Center, 401 E. Seminole Blvd., Sanford. Ladies 327, Inc. will host this festive, family-friendly event and offer a variety of local vendor shopping, a selection of food trucks, a full-service bar outdoor, music from a DJ and a fun-filled kids' zone in the Civic Center.
Open Studio
Saturday, Dec. 20, 6 to 9 p.m., Gallery on First, 211 E. 1st Street, Sanford. Wander through working studios, meet over a dozen local artists, sip a drink, and take in the creative vibes of Historic Downtown Sanford. Whether you’re an art lover or just curious, you’re welcome here. No RSVP needed. Just stop by, bring a friend, and let the art surprise you.
| Eat Oviedo Challenge |
Tuesday, Dec. 23, 5 p.m., My Turkish Table, Oviedo. Share joys & air grievances with Oviedo Mayor Megan Sladek at one of the Oviedo Mall Food Hall’s newest restaurants. The cost is whatever you order. Friends, family & questions always welcome. RSVP at https://megansladek.com/events. http://tinyurl.com/EatOviedo
Critical Mass Sanford
Friday, Dec. 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.
Winter Break Eco Camp
Monday to Wednesday, Dec. 29 to 31 & Friday, Jan. 2, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Extended day care 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.) , Ed & Imogene Yarborough Nature Center,Geneva. Ages 7 to 12. Cost $132 week (Extended day care, additional $15/ week). Like summer camp but without the heat and bugs. Learn about the natural world. For more info or to register go to recreation.seminolecountyfl.gov
Happy New Year’s Peas & Plenty
Thursday, Jan. 1, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Rural Heritage Center, (corner of 1st Street & Main), Geneva. No charge, but donations appreciated. Iced tea & water provided. Bring a main course (meat, fish, etc.) or vegetables, salad, bread/rolls or dessert. Geneva Dulcimer Gathering music group will perform "Songs of the Season" at 1 p.m.
Central Florida Vitality Fest
Saturday, Jan. 3, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., West End Trading and Sanford Herald will host a wellness festival to unite the community around health and positivity, while boosting local businesses, showing Sanford’s vibrant spirit and welcoming the new year. For more info email [email protected] or complete go to willsolwellness.com
Museum of Geneva History
Sundays, Jan. 4 & 18, 2 to 4 p.m., Museum, 165 1st St., Geneva. Geneva Historical Society has two special displays. First: The History of Black Geneva has been up for a couple months. Our newest display is Geneva Fashion Through the Decades. We have seven mannikins dressed in clothing donated by Genevans through the years from 7 different decades. Come see and read about the fashions of the decades, and after you have looked, try out a Quiz of old pictures of Genevans on the wall to see if you can guess their decade.
Geneva Community Yoga with Don
Tuesday, Jan. 7, 9:45 a.m., at the Rural Heritage Center (old brick school at First & Main). No experience needed. Everyone welcome. Bring a yoga mat, blanket, and cushion for sitting. $10 per class. Questions? Text Don at 407-415-3809.
Woman’s Club of Sanford Event
Wednesday, Jan. 7, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Woman’s Club of Sanford, 309 S. Oak Ave., Sanford. City Manager, Norton Bonaparte will speak to the group. Call 407-322-8678 for more info.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade & Festival
Monday, Jan. 19, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Parade on Historic Goldsboro Blvd, from Persimmon Avenue to S. Holly Avenue, followed by a Festival on Seminole Blvd., near the Sanford Civic Center.
