Central Florida Spokes
Wednesday, April 8, 11 a.m. to 1:30p.m., Heathrow Country Club, Lake Mary. Join Central Florida Spokes for lunch & their annual Flamingo Bingo games. Special guest caller is Jason Guy from Channel 2. $33 cash or check. Deadline for reservations/cancellations April 2. For more info email [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.
Owl Prowl
Wednesday, April 8, 7 to 9 p.m., Spring Hammock Preserve, 2985 Osprey Trail, Longwood. Explore the park after dark in search of owls. Learn to identify owls by sight & hoots. 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.
5K Run/Walk
Saturday, April 11, 7:45 a.m., Red Bug Lake Park, Casselberry. Includes chip timing. Celebrating 50 years of the park. Sign up at https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Casselberry/RedBugLakePark5K
Spring Foraging Hike
Saturday, April 11, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., Geneva Wilderness Area, 3485 N. County Road 426, Geneva. 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.
Health & Wellness Event
Saturday, April 11, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Community Building, 200 W. Warren Ave., Longwood. Citizens of all ages are welcome to join this event featuring vendors, raffle prizes, bingo, and fun and family-friendly activities. Attendees can participate in chair massages, free health screenings, and much more. They will also have access to exclusive, event-only offers the participating companies provide.
Advanced Plant Propagation Workshops
Saturday, April 11, 1:30 to 4 p.m., 250 West County Home Road, Sanford. Cost: $28.52. Propagating your own plants is a great way to save money & grow unusual things you wouldn't normally see at the garden center. Come to class prepared to get your hands dirty or bring gloves. Admission fee covers cost of materials for the hands-on portion of this class. You'll go home with unusual plant cuttings, soil, rooting hormones & more. Pre-Registration Required: http://seminole-extension.eventbrite.com
Food Truck Battle & Concert in the Park
Saturday, April 11, 4 to 9 p.m., Reiter Park, 311 W. Warren Ave., Longwood. Longwood’s biggest food truck night of the spring with a Food Truck Battle. Over 10 food trucks will go head-to-head as judges taste test to crown a winner. The Caribbean Crew Steel Drum Band will perform island vibes from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The event will be held in conjunction with the Longwood Cruise-In Car Show.
Food Truck Fiesta
Sunday, April 12, 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
Sunday, April 12 & 26, 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.
UCF MFA Exhibition
Friday, April 17, 6 to 8 p.m. to June 26. Casselberry Arts Center, 137 Quail Pond Circle, Casselberry. This event is an opportunity for UCF Master of Fine Arts students to experience what it can be like to participate & put on an exhibition outside of the University in a professional gallery space while garnering recognition from the Central Florida community. For more info call 407-262-7700.
Earth Fest
Saturday, April 18, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lake Concord Park, Casselberry. The 16th annual festival featuring eco-friendly vendors, tree/plant giveaways & butterfly releases.
Family Fun Camp Out - Earth Day Celebration
Saturday, April 18, 2 p.m. to Sunday, April 19, 9 a.m., Geneva Wilderness Area, 3485 N. County Road 436, Geneva. $20 per person/ per campout. Tailored to families with children ages 4 to 12 who want a crash course in camping. Meals included. Tent pitching assistance, cast iron cooking, love animal program in the nature center, hiking and dessert around the campfire. Call 407-665-2211 or email [email protected] for more info.
Nocturnal Reptile Ramble
Saturday, April 18, 7 to 9 p.m., Black Bear Wilderness Area, 5298 Michigan Ave., Sanford. $5 per guest. Join this popular night. Search for hidden swamp creatures including nocturnal snakes & alligators. This program is designed for adventurous & agile hikers. Ages 10+ & must be accompanied by an adult to attend. Call 407-665-2211 for more info.
Longwood Farmers Market
Every Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Reiter Park, 311 W. Warren Ave., Longwood. Featuring over 20 vendors, fresh fruit and veggies, community & fun.
