Wildlife in Focus: Photography Session
Saturday, Jan. 10, 7:30 to 10:30 a.m., Lake Harney Wilderness Area, Geneva. $ 15 person. Adults, 18 and over. Grab your camera & step into the wild. Join elite action photographer, TJ Waller for an immersive hike. You’ll learn to capture nature like never before. Discover insider tips on camera settings, how to photograph both still and fast-moving wildlife, and techniques for approaching animals. Whether you're a beginner or looking to sharpen your skills, this hands-on experience will help you see the wild through a new lens. Skill level: Beginner to Intermediate. For more info go to recreation.seminolecountyfl.gov
Tertulia Cuatro Gatos
Saturday, Jan. 10, 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 is 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.
Start the New Year with Meditation
Monday, Jan. 12, 6 p.m., North Branch Library, 150 N. Palmetto Ave., Sanford. The New Year is a time to create a clean slate. Through meditation one can benefit in all aspects of life - mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually. Please join presenter, Dr. Mark Young, who has been meditating for over 50 years, for this lively, enjoyable workshop & bring in the joys of a New Year embarking on a new path. Free. For adults. Registration required. Call 407-665-1620 for info.
SCREA Meeting
Tuesday, Jan. 13, 11:30 a.m., Filomena’s Pizzeria & Ristorante, 3590 N. Hwy 17-92, Lake Mary. Seminole County Retired Educators Association (SCREA) meeting. Theme - Celebrating Literacy. Entertainment by the Sandcastle Storytellers - Sue Orrell & Deborah Dubois. For more info email [email protected]
Bad Art Night
Tuesday, Jan. 13, 6 p.m., North Branch Library, 150 N. Palmetto Ave., Sanford. Unlock your inner artist, but are afraid you’re not the next Van Gogh or Picasso? Have fun creating multimedia works of art using a variety of supplies, such as paint, pipe cleaners, construction paper, magazine clippings, markers, colored pencils, etc. Participants will have the option to display their creation for a couple weeks, inside the library, following the program, so the public can vote for the worst masterpiece. A prize will be awarded for the best “Bad Art.” Free. For adults. For more info call 407-665-1620.
Central Florida Spokes Luncheon
Wednesday, Jan. 14, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Heathrow Country Club. Deadline to RSVP or cancel is 6 p.m., Jan. 8. $32 cash or check. [email protected]
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 & learn from others. Call 407-665-1620.
Novels at Night Book Club
Wednesday, Jan. 14, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., North Branch Library, 150 N. Palmetto Ave., Sanford. Free. For adults. Lively, in-depth discussion of Burial Rites by Hannah Kent. Copies of the book are available at the circulation desk for check out. Call 407-665-1620 for more info.
Florida Tree Trek
Friday, Jan. 16, 9 to 11 a.m., Econ River Wilderness Area, 3795 Old Lockwood Rd., Oviedo. Celebrate Florida Arbor Day by joining a NLP guide for a hike through forests of oak, pine, and other mixed hardwood trees in this beautiful preserve. Learn to identify native trees & find out how these giants impact our ecosystems and our lives. All hikes are $5 per guest. Children must be 7 years or older (unless otherwise noted) &
accompanied by an adult to attend. Call 407-665-2211 for more info.
Fungi Fundamentals
Saturday, Jan. 17, 9 a.m. to noon, Ed & Imogene Yarborough Nature Center, 3485 N. County Road 436, Geneva. $8 per person. For children 7 plus (children must be accompanied by an adult). Join a local expert for an introductory class on mushrooms & their identification. We’ll explore various topics, including basic mushroom biology & their ecological roles, identification techniques, photography & documentation tips & conservation efforts. The class will include a presentation in the nature center, followed by a hike in search of wild mushrooms. For more info go to recreation.seminolecountyfl.gov
Star Gazing
Saturday, Jan. 17, 7 to 9 p.m., Geneva Wilderness Area, 3485 N. County Road 436, Geneva. $5 per person. For children 9+ - children must be accompanied by a parent. Join the Natural Lands Program & the staff of the Emil Buehler Planetarium at Seminole State College for an evening exploring the wonders of the night sky. Program includes guided constellation laser tours of the sky & peering through large telescopes of many of the sky’s best celestial objects. If weather conditions do not allow for good viewing, there will be an alternative indoor virtual stellar tour at the Ed and Imogene Yarborough Nature Center. For more info go to recreation.seminolecountyfl.gov
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.
Game Night
Wednesday, Jan. 21, 6 p.m., North Branch Library, 150 N. Palmetto Ave., Sanford. Opening night in the monthly game night series. Whether you are an avid gamer or looking try something new, join a fun night out. Games will be provided by the library, but feel free to bring your own. Free. For adults. For more info call 407-665-1620.
Genealogy Club
Sunday, Jan. 25, 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 online. The virtual 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.
Start 2026 with Inner Peace: Free Meditation Event
Sunday, Jan. 25, 3 p.m., Lake Mary Marriott, 1501 International Parkway, Lake Mary. Join a special afternoon to reduce stress and find more clarity this year with world-renowned spiritual master, Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj. He will share a simple, powerful meditation technique designed for modern life. Register at https://www.sos.org/tours/orlando-tour-2026/
Mocktails, 80’s Style
Monday, Jan. 26, 6 p.m., North Branch Library, 150 N. Palmetto Avenue, Sanford. Fun, hands-on mocktail class where you'll learn to mix delicious, refreshing non-alcoholic drinks. Cheers to a great time. Free. For adults. Registration required. Call 407-665-1620 for more info.
Guitar Club
Wednesday, Jan. 28, 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. For adults of all skill levels. Call 407-665-1620 for more info.
STAR Women’s Self-Defense Class
Friday, Jan. 30, 1 p.m., North Branch Library, 150 N. Palmetto Ave. Sanford. Partnering with the Seminole County Sheriff's Office to offer a unique safety & empowerment self-defense program designed to educate women on how they can protect themselves by increasing their situational awareness & maximizing their safety potential. Free. For adults. Call 407-665-1620 for more info.
Full Moon Hike
Sunday, Feb. 1, 7 to 9 p.m., Lake Proctor Wilderness Area, 920 Sr. 46, Geneva. Join us for a peaceful evening hike as we take in the beauty of this
month’s full moon and search for the secretive creatures that come alive after dark. All hikes are $5 per guest. Children must be 7 years or older (unless otherwise noted) & accompanied by an adult to attend. Call 407-665-2211 for more info.
