First Fridays with Florida First Detectors: Invasive Species on Ornamental Plants
Friday, August 2, 12 to 1 p.m., Zoom Webinar. Pesticide CEUS. Register https://ufl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_P6aRW-H0REONA2xkNsyTtg#/registration
Cars and Coffee
Sunday, August 4, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Henry’s Depot, Sanford. Car Show.
Dulcimer Gathering
Sunday, August 4, 1 p.m., Rural Heritage Center, 101 E. Main Street, Geneva. Try out one of our mountain dulcimers to see if you would like to learn or bring your own dulcimer & learn to play it. A dulcimer is one of the easiest instruments to learn to play. You do not have to read music. More info, call 407-349-5697.
GriefShare
Monday, August 5, 10 a.m. or 7 p.m., Palmetto Avenue Baptist Church at 2626 S. Palmetto Avenue, Sanford. 13 weeks. GriefShare is for everyone who is grieving the death of a loved one—whether you’ve experienced the loss of a spouse, parent, child (infant, young child, teen, adult, unborn), friend, sibling, coworker, or other relative. GriefShare is a support group that is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief. Through this 13-week group, you’ll discover what to expect in the days ahead and what’s “normal” in grief. Since there are no neat, orderly stages of grief, you’ll learn helpful ways of coping with grief, in all its unpredictability—and gain solid support each step of the way. Sign up for the session at [email protected] or call/text Laurel at 321-316-0553 for more info.
Stay Healthy Seminole Series
Tuesday, August 6, 1 to 2:30 p.m., UF/IFAS Extension Seminole County 250 W. County Home Road, Sanford. $15. Join our culinary adventure with our "Cooking with Herbs: Feeding Your Potential" program, where flavor meets nourishment. Discover the power of herbs to elevate your dishes while enhancing your health and well-being. Paired with our "Exercise Within Your Reach" initiative, we bring movement to your fingertips, making staying active enjoyable and accessible. And with our "Mindful Eating" program, savor each bite with intention, cultivating a deeper connection to your food and body. Pre-Registration Required: http://seminole-extension.eventbrite.com
Teen D&D Club
Tuesdays, August 6 & 20, 5 to 7:30 p.m., Seminole County Public Library - North Branch, 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.
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, and learn from each other. Call 407-665-1620.
Sealing & Expungement Workshop
Wednesday, August 7, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., North Branch Library, 150 N. Palmetto Ave. Sanford. Free. For adults, No appointments needed. Volunteer attorneys from the Seminole County Legal Aid Society available to show you how to seal or expunge your record. Only available to those not convicted or who had their charges dropped. Call 407-834-1660.
Altamonte Fit Club
Wednesdays, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Cranes Roost Park, Altamonte Springs. Instructors lead the group through a full-body workout, then complete the class with relaxing yoga stretches. All levels welcome. Exercise modifications provided. Free, ages 18 & up. Must register online & sign a waiver. Call 407-571-8183.
Tertulia Cuatro Gatos
Saturday, August 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 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.
Museum of Geneva History
Sundays, August 11 & 25, 2 to 4 p.m., 165 1st Street, Geneva. Admission free, but donations appreciated. There are 2 large rooms full of such things as local archaeological finds, pioneer crafts, Ft. Lane search team finds, family genealogical records, Civil War info., and a violano & Edison cylinder player (both play). Learn about the story of Geneva and the Lincoln Conspiracy. Buy T-shirts, caps, prints, and history books! Good for a group or individuals. By appointment for other times 407-349-5697 (leave message).
Geneva Village Homemakers
Wednesday, August 14, 10 a.m., Geneva Community Center, 161 1st St., Geneva. Meet Geneva women, serve community, local trips & learn new skills. Lunch after meeting at a restaurant. All-ages with book club, cards & games club & dinner club. For info call 407-349-0040.
Novels at Night Book Club
Wednesday, August 14, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., North Branch Library, 150 N. Palmetto Ave. Sanford. Free. For adults. Lively, in-depth discussion of “How the Penguins Saved Veronica” by Hazel Prior. Copies of the book are available at the circulation desk for check out. Call 407-665-1620.
Newcomers Club Summer Luncheon
Thursday, August 15, 11:30 a.m. doors open, Hilton Orlando-Altamonte Springs, 350 Northlake Blvd. Time to meet & socialize with other Newcomers' club members & guests. August luncheon will also include an opportunity to play games and win a variety of prizes. $30. Members, non-members and guests are welcome. Advance reservations are required. No walk-ins are allowed. Deadline for non-members to RSVP and submit payment is 5 p.m. on August 8. Call 407-256-3592.
Genealogy Club
Sunday, August 25, 2 p.m., North Branch Library, 150 N. Palmetto Ave. Sanford. For adults & teens ages 15+. In-person & on Microsoft Teams. Learn about genealogy from experts and each other, in collaboration with the Sanford Genealogy Club. All experience levels are welcome. Registration is only required if attending through Microsoft Teams. The virtual link provided at registration and emailed one day before event. Library card required to register. Call 407-665-1620.
