Line Dancing Lessons
Thursday, April 30, 5:30 p.m., DeBary Hall, 198 Sunrise Blvd., Debary. Line dancing is a great way to exercise your mind and body. Join DeBary Hall staff for a fun evening full of learning beginner line dances to various music genres. This program is recommended for adults. There is a $5 charge for each class. Call 386-668-3840 for more info.
Melissa’s Race to Battle Brain Cancer
Saturday, May 2, 7 a.m., In memory of Melissa Vosburg, a former teacher at Midway Elementary School, the Melissa’s 5K Race event has become the largest brain cancer charity 5K in Central Florida. The course will begin & end in the Sanford Civic Center courtyard & utilize downtown streets, between Mellonville Avenue & Myrtle Avenue, 1st Street, Seminole Boulevard & the Riverwalk. https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Sanford/MelissasRace
NAMI Walks 2026
Saturday, May 2, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Cranes Roost Park, 274 Cranes Roost Blvd., Alt. Spgs. Join the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) annual walk to raise funds & awareness for their invaluable services, life-changing programs & comprehensive education & guidance. Register for the event at https://www.namiwalks.org/centralflorida
Snakes of Florida Program
Saturday, May 2, 9 a.m. to noon, Ed & Imogene Yarborough Nature Center, 3485 N. County Road 426, Geneva. $8 per person. For ages: 7+ (children must be accompanied by an adult). Join local expert, Jessie Yates as she introduces and dispels some of the myths about these often-misunderstood cold-blooded residents. Visit live snakes in the Nature Center, then end with a hike on the trails in search of wild snakes. For more info go to recreation.seminolecountyfl.gov
Teen D&D Club
Tuesday, May 5 & 19, 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. Join us the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays monthly from 5:00 - 7:30 PM. All levels welcome.
Free. For teens ages 13-19. Call 407-665-1620.
Woman’s Club of Sanford Event
Wednesday, May 6, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sanford Woman’s Club of Sanford, 309 S. Oak Ave., Sanford. Luncheon & EMS Safety Training. Call 407-322-8678 for more info.
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.
Spring Migration Birding Hike
Saturday, May 9, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., Econ River Wilderness Area, 3795 Old Lockwood Rd., Oviedo. Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day exploring this diverse ecosystem. Join an expert birder to spy migrating birds. 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.
Rhythm & Brews BBQ Fest
Saturday, May 9, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Gateway at Riverwalk, 225 W. Seminole Blvd., Sanford. BBQ competition, live music, a kid’s zone, original vendors and more. For more info go to https://www.sanfordbbqfest.com/
Tertulia Cuatro Gatos
Saturday, May 9, 2 to 4 p.m., North Branch Library, 150 N. Palmetto Ave., Sanford. Join the Tertulia and participate in our talks about literature, art, music, culture and history. Everyone is welcome. The 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. Free. For adults. Call 407-665-1620.
Food Truck Fiesta
Sunday, May 10, 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, May 10 & 24, 2 to 4 p.m., 165 1st Street, Geneva.
The Geneva Historical Society has a special display. Newest display is Geneva Fashion Through the Decades. We have seven mannikins dressed in clothing donated by Genevan through the years from 7 different decades. Come see & read about the fashions of the decades, and after you have looked, try out a Quiz of old pictures of Genevans on the wall to see if you can guess their decade.
First Responders Appreciation Luncheon
Wednesday, May 13, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Woman’s Club of Sanford, 309 S. Oak Ave., Sanford. Also looking for volunteers & donations for 200 swag bags. If you have or know any one and/or a business that would like to donate items contact Lacey Laird at [email protected] or call 407-322-8678 for more info.
Central Florida Spokes Luncheon
Wednesday, May 13, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Heathrow Country Club. $33 cash or check. Luncheon & program on the history of women who made Florida great. RSVP by May 8. Email [email protected]
Novels at Night
Wednesday, May 13, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., North Branch, 150 N. Palmetto Ave., Sanford. Join a lively, in-depth discussion of Mad Honey, by Jodi Picoult. Copies of the book are available at the circulation desk for check out. Free. For adults. Call 407-665-1620.
