Community Events
Mushroom Foraging Class
Saturday, Feb. 28, 9 to 11 a.m., Ed & Imogene Yarborough Nature Center, 3485 N. County Road 426, Geneva. $8 per person for children ages 7+ - must be accompanied by an adult. Do you know which mushrooms are edible? Learn to identify common mushrooms found in Central Florida. The session will feature an informative classroom presentation & discussion, complete with photos of local mushrooms, followed by a hike to search for these flavorful fungi. For more info go to recreation.seminolecountyfl.gov
Lake Mary Woman’s Club Gala
Saturday, Feb. 28, 11 a.m., Orlando Marriott, 1501 International Parkway, Lake Mary. Fashion Show by Em’s on Fifth - Mt. Dora. Luncheon proceeds benefit Rescue Outreach Mission & Russell Home. Live auction (Auctioneer - Greg Fox from WESH news), silent auction, wine pull, basket raffle, door prizes and 50/50 drawing. $75/cash bar. For tickets go to lakemarywomansclub.org or call 407-257-6893.
Porchfest Fundraiser
Saturday, Feb. 28, 12 to 10 p.m., Sanford Avenue, from Commercial Street to 6th Street; Commercial Street, from Sanford Avenue to Oak Avenue; and 1st Street and 2nd Street, from Cypress Avenue to Oak Avenue. Musical performances indoors & outdoors.
DeBary Hunt Club Murder
Saturday, Feb. 28, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. or 5 to 6 p.m., DeBary Hall, 198 Sunrise Blvd., DeBary. Tickets $26/person. Purchase on Eventbrite.com. For more info call 386-668-3840.
Dulcimer Gathering
Sunday, March 1, 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 text 407-406-3329.
The Florida War & Fort Mellon
Monday, March 2, 6:30 p.m., North Branch Library, 150 N. Palmetto Ave. Sanford. Bennett Lloyd of the Museum of Seminole County History shares tales of 17th century warfare and the fort (located less than a mile from the library) that formed the start of what would become the Town of Sanford.
Free. Adults. Call 407-665-1620.
Critter Quest: World Wildlife Day
Tuesday, March 3, 9 to 11 a.m., Ed & Imogene Yarborough Nature Center, 3485 N. County Road 426, Geneva. $8 per child- must be accompanied by an adult, adults - free. Designed for children 2 to 5 years old. Celebrate World Wildlife Day with a fun-filled adventure designed just for preschoolers & their grown-ups. Enjoy an interactive story time featuring our animal neighbors, then head outside for a gentle nature walk to explore local wildlife. Wrap up with a hands-on animal-themed craft to take home. It’s the perfect way to spark curiosity & connect with nature. For more info go to recreation.seminolecountyfl.gov
Teen D&D Club
1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 5 to 7:30 p.m., North Branch Library, 150 N. Palmetto Ave. Sanford. If you’ve never played, our expert teen coaches will teach you. All levels welcome.
Free. For teens ages 13-19. 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 & learn from others. Call 407-665-1620.
Woman’s Club of Sanford Event
Wednesday, March 4, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Woman’s Club of Sanford, 309 S. Oak Ave., Sanford. General Meeting & Luncheon, Elections. Call 407-322-8678 for more info.
Spring Festival
Saturday, March 7, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Black Hammock Bee Farm, 2385 Howard Ave., Oviedo.
- Flower planting station - Pick color flower pot you want & decorate. Pick a spring flower, plant it to take home.
- Honeybee craft station - Choose a cute craft.
- Dennis, The Bee Guy honeybee presentations throughout the day. (10:30,11:30,12:30,1:30 & 2:30)
- Honey tastings all day.
- Plant Sale - BEEutiful spring flowers for sale.
- Lunch at the farm & enjoy the view of the Apiary. Beef hamburger & all beef hotdog meals available. Also fresh kettle popcorn.
- Photo Op Spot. Try on official Beekeeping jackets & take fun photos.
- Farm store will be open.
Let’s have a BUZZtastic time.
Cowboy up for Boots n’ Roots Country Music Festival
Saturday, March 7, 3 to 8 p.m., lake side of the Sanford Civic Center, 401 East Seminole Blvd., Sanford. Free. Musical Acts - Chris Underdal Band, Patrick Hagerman Band & The Nolia Joy Band. Festival VIP tickets available: $25 presale, $35 day of show. VIP includes meal, 4 drink tickets & premium indoor seating. After the festival ends at 8 p.m., Wild Wild West End Saloon and Tuffy’s Music Box will both offer country music shows
Uptown Vibes: Food Extravaganza
Saturday, March 7, 6 to 10 p.m., Cranes Roost Park, Altamonte Springs. Live music, delicious food, specialty vendors & interactive games. One-of-a-kind concert experience. The Groove Slayers to perform classic favorites & modern hits. Food, dessert & merchandise vendors.
Food Truck Fiesta
Sunday, March 8, 1 to 6 p.m., Downtown Sanford from 1st Street to 2nd Street along Palmetto Ave. & 2nd Street. Sanford. Food Truck Fiesta brings Central Florida’s
best food trucks to Historic Downtown Sanford on the 2nd Sunday of every month. Enjoy live music, vendors & free parking. A must for foodies, families & furry
friends alike. For more info go to https:www.facebook.com/SanfordFoodTruckFiesta
Museum of Geneva History
Sundays, March 8 & 22, 2 to 4 p.m., Museum of Geneva History, 165 1st 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.
Box Office Bites for Teens
Monday, March 9, 5 p.m., North Branch Library, 150 N. Palmetto Ave., Sanford. Fact: Movies are better with themed snacks. DIY marshmallow cereal bars & watch a St. Patrick’s Day Disney Channel classic, "The Luck of the Irish”(G). Free. For ages 13-18. Call 407-665-1620 for more info.
Central Florida Spokes Luncheon
Wednesday, March 11, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Heathrow Country Club, Lake Mary. Join for lunch and enjoy music by a talented Irish Celtic band. $33 cash or check. For more info go to CentralFloridaSpokes.com
Novels at Night Book Club
Wednesday, March 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.
March for Meals Walk and Brunch
Saturday, March 14, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., Cranes Roost Park, Altamonte Springs. Community event brings people together to raise awareness & support vital programs helping seniors in need. 1.3-mile walk or run followed by complimentary tasting menu provided by Top Hat Catering. Music, a 50/50 raffle & event T-shirts for purchase. To register or donate, visit MealsEtc.org/events.
Butterflies and Blooms
Saturday, March 14, 9 to 11 a.m., Spring Hammock Preserve, 2985 Osprey Trail, Longwood. Join a local expert in search of fragrant colorful flowers & the many pollinators that visit them. 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.
Strawberry Festival
Saturday, March 14, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Gateway Park, 880 N. Charles Richard Beall Blvd., DeBary. Meet Strawberry Shortcake. Enjoy strawberry foods, desserts, shop with vendors selling Strawberry items. Free to attend. For more info email [email protected]
