League of Women Voters of Seminole County
June Hot Topic Program - Florida Legislative Update
Rep. David Smith, FL House District 38
Thursday, June 18, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Filomena's Pizzeria & Ristorante, 3590 N. Hwy 17/92 Suite 1000, Lake Mary. Members - $35, Guests - $40. To register or for info go to https://www.lwvseminole.org
Lady Transylvania
Thursday, June 18, 6:30 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. performance, Woman’s Club of Sanford, 309 S. Oak Ave., Sanford. Join Lady Transylvania, violinist - Daniel Cortes & pianist - Sergel Kossenko for an evening of elegant chaos, ballroom dancing, live music & stories of forests of Transylvania. Costume competition so dress up for the ball. Follow on Facebook - ladytransylvnia or website www.ladytransylvania.com
Father-Daughter Dance
Thursday, June 18, 7 to 9 p.m., Longwood Community Center, 200 W. Warren Ave., Longwood. $8 per person. Fun-filled evening of dancing, games, snacks, music & special moments together. DJ Dennis will keep the beats flowing while dads & daughters enjoy a magical night out together. Purchase tickets at https://ezticketapp.com/events/event-single.php?eventID=3247
Juneteenth Educational Event
Friday, June 19, 4 to 8 p.m., Dr. Velma H. Williams Community Center, 919 S. Persimmon Ave., Sanford. Historic Goldsboro Main Street will host this event featuring public speakers, demonstrations, vendors, dance and music in an engaging, educational evening on the history of Juneteenth.
Enchanted Knights: Summer Solstice
Saturday, June 20, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., The Dragon Vault will host a Renaissance faire style market with performers and attendees dressing up in costumes. Event will be held in area between Palmetto & Sanford Avenue and 1st to 3rd Streets. Watch a full day of armored combat and live stage shows. Vendors who are interested in joining the revelry can find applications on ekfaire.com/summer-solstice
Beyond Botany
Saturday, June 20, 3 p.m., North Branch Library, 150 N. Palmetto Ave. Sanford. Humans have been using plants for food, fiber, building materials, medicines and more for millennia. Learn how to identify and use some species of valuable plants native to Central Florida. Participants will get the opportunity to handle real plant specimens and live animals during this presentation. Call 407-665-1620.
SAO’s Juneteenth Block Party
Saturday, June 20, 4 to 9 p.m., Ft. Mellon Park, 600 E. 1st St., Sanford. SAW Entertainment will feature this event with live music, variety of local
vendors, food trucks & more.
Kids Night
Tuesday, June 23, 5 to 8 p.m., Texas Roadhouse, 100 Towne Center Blvd., Sanford. Ladies 327 Inc. will host a family-friendly event featuring a bounce house, face painter, henna artists, fishing prize pond, merchandise vendors, balloon twister, dessert food trucks, a DJ & special dinner options, for all ages, inside Texas Roadhouse.
Guitar Club
Wednesday, June 24, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., North Branch Library, 150 N. Palmetto Ave. Sanford. Free. For adults of all skill levels. Jam with fellow guitar players of all skill levels and try your hand at musical improvising. Open to other stringed instruments such as ukulele, mandolin, etc. Fun, interactive program. Free. For adults of all skill levels. Call 407-665-1620.
Regency Sip & Stroll
Thursday, June 25, 5:30 to 8 p.m., 1700 Oviedo Mall Blvd., Oviedo. Dearest gentle reader,
Join us for Oviedo Mall’s Regency Sip & Stroll, an evening of shopping, sipping, strolling, and pretending for a few hours that your biggest concern is securing a favorable match before the season ends. Explore amazing vendors. Dress in your Regency best (or simply admire those who do). And most importantly, enjoy a free food and wine stroll throughout the mall. Will there be scandal? We can neither confirm nor deny. Will there be wine? Yes. We look forward to seeing you at court.
Books, Balls & Blocks
Friday, June 26, 9 a.m., DeBary Hall, 198 Sunrise Blvd., DeBary. Children are invited to a morning featuring fun, free activities and developmental screenings provided by the Early Learning Coalition of Flager and Volusia. The event will also feature Kids Corner, a free story time program where children can enjoy books, sing songs, dance, and make a craft together. The program is designed for preschoolers, but children of all ages are welcome. For more info call 386-668-3840.
Final Fridays from the Garden
Friday, June 26, 12 to 1 p.m., Online. Free. Turf Talk: Smart Strategies for Florida lawns. creating gardens that buzz & flutter. Monthly lunch & learn Zoom webinar. We'll talk about how to grow your own food in Florida & attract the right kind of wildlife. Pre-registration required: Webinar Registration - Zoom or http://seminole-extension.eventbrite
Freedom Festival
Saturday, June 27, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Centennial Park, 400 S. Park Ave., Sanford. Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. will host this event with a festive, street-party atmosphere along with games, music, food & drinks.
American Legion America’s 250th Birthday Party
Saturday, June 27, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., American Legion, 2544 Park Drive, Sanford. Games such as connect4, cup pong, darts, corn hole & ladder ball featured, indoor slot car racing, a bounce house & balloons.
Rock ,Freedom & Fireworks
Saturday, June 27, 5 to 10 p.m., Reiter Park, 311 Warren Ave., Longwood. Live music, community fun, and a spectacular fireworks show.
Genealogy Club
Sunday, June 28, 2 p.m., North Branch, 150 N. Palmetto Ave., Sanford. Learn about genealogy, in collaboration with the Sanford Genealogy Club, from our experts and each other. All experience levels are welcome. Registration is only required if attending online. A link provided at registration and emailed one day before event. Library card required to register. Free. For adults and teens ages 15+. Call 407-665-1620.
4-H Project Discovery Day
Two options to attend: Monday, June 29, 9:30 to 11 a.m. or Monday, June 29, 6 to 7:30 p.m. $5. Ideal for youth ages 6-12. Youth must be accompanied by an adult. Explore the many exciting opportunities available through the Seminole County 4-H program. Join us for a fun-filled day of hands-on activities, interactive project experiences, and creative make-and-takes as you “try out” a variety of 4-H project areas. Families are especially encouraged to attend to learn more about 4-H, discover new interests & find out how to get involved in this engaging youth development program. Registration required by June 24: https://DiscoverSeminole4H1.4honline.com for 9:30 to 11 a.m. or registration required by June 24: https://DiscoverSeminole4H2.4honline.com for 6 to 7:30 p.m.
