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.
Final Fridays from the Garden - Rooting for You
Friday, Jan. 30, 12 to 1 p.m., Zoom. Free. In this monthly lunch and learn Zoom webinar, we'll talk about how to grow your own food in Florida and attract the right kind of wildlife. Call 407-665-5550 for more info.
Lemonade Lecture: The Renal System
Saturday, Jan 31, 1 p.m., DeBary Hall Historic Site, 198 Sunrise Blvd., DeBary. Join registered nurse Susan Araujo for an engaging and easy-to-understand exploration of the renal system—much more than just your kidneys. Learn how this vital system filters your blood, removes toxins, and maintains your body’s fluid balance. Araujo will explain simple ways to monitor renal health and share practical tips for keeping your kidneys and urinary system functioning at their best. This presentation is part of the free Lemonade Lectures series sponsored by Volusia County. Light refreshments and lemonade will be served. Call 386-668-3840 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.
Black History Month Movie Night Series
Mondays, February 2 - “Green Book,” February 9 - “Dreamgirls,” & Feb. 23 - “Harriet,” at 5:30 p.m., North Branch Library, 150 N. Palmetto Ave. Sanford. Bring a blanket, snacks and enjoy the show. Free. Call 407-665-1620 for more info.
Teen Craft: Anti-Valentines
Monday, Feb. 2, 6 p.m., North Branch Library (Young Adult Area), 150 N. Palmetto Ave. Sanford. Need a valentine for a frenemy? Acquaintance? Coworker? Enjoy some chaotic Anti-Valentines crafting. Using a variety of recycled supplies, spend the evening making unconventional & possibly cursed cards. Free. Exclusively for teens. 13 and up. Call 407-665-1620 for more info.
Geneva Community Yoga with Don
Tuesday, Feb. 3, 9:45 a.m., Rural Heritage Center (old brick school at First & Main), Geneva. No experience needed. Everyone welcome. Bring a yoga mat, blanket & cushion for sitting. $10 per class. Questions? Text Don at 407-415-3809.
Teen D&D Club
Tuesdays, Feb. 3 & 17, 5 to 7:30 p.m., North Branch Library, 150 N. Palmetto Ave. Sanford. All levels welcome. If you’ve never played, our expert teen coaches will teach you. Free. Exclusively for teens ages 13-19. Registration required. Call 407-665-1620.
Woman’s Club of Sanford Event
Wednesday, Feb. 4, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Woman’s Club of Sanford, 309 S. Oak Ave., Sanford. Everybody’s Birthday Party, Go Red! (Gift for seniors - slippers, clear nail polish, nail file, comb, brush or a plastic shoebox). Call 407-322-8678 for more info.
Father-Daughter Dance
Friday & Saturday, Feb. 6 & 7, 6 to 8 p.m., Susie Coffman - Winter Springs Senior Center, 400 N. Edgemon Ave., Winter Springs. Music, dancing, free refreshments & cherished moments for fathers & daughters. Complimentary photo by a professional photographer. Residents of Winter Springs - free & non-residents - $5 per couple. For more info go to https://www.winterspringsfl.org/community/page/27th-annual-father-daughter-dance
Museum of Geneva History
Sundays, Feb. 8 & 22, 2 to 4 p.m., Museum of Geneva History, 165 First Street, Geneva. The Geneva Historical Society has two special displays in the Museum or by appointment 407-349-5697 (leave a message). First: The History of Black Geneva has been up for a couple months. The newest display is Geneva Fashion Through the Decades with 7 mannikins dressed in clothing donated by Genevans through the years from 7 different decades. Come see & read about the fashions of the decades & after you have looked, try out a quiz of old pictures of Genevans on the wall to see if you can guess their decade.
Central Florida Spokes Luncheon
Wednesday, Feb. 11, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Heathrow Country Club. Deadline to RSVP or cancel is 6 p.m., Feb. 5. $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, Feb. 11, 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.
Nature Lovers
Friday, Feb. 13, 6 to 8 p.m.,TBD - location. $8 per person for adults 18 +. Human courtship can be complicated, but it’s nothing compared to some of our local wild creatures. “Nature Lovers” is designed for those seeking a unique & humorous way to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Learn about the intriguing &
downright bizarre courtship rituals of some of our wild neighbors. After the class & animal meet-and-greet, end the program with a guided evening stroll down scenic trails. For more info go to recreation.seminolecountyfl.gov
