America 250 Celebrations
Red, Hot & Boom
Friday, July 3, 5 p.m., Cranes Roost, 283 Cranes Roost Blvd., Altamonte Springs. Red Hot & Boom honors America’s 250th birthday with live music, mouthwatering food, family-friendly fun & a spectacular fireworks shows, high-energy musical performances by country singer-songwriter Chris Lane, along with Wish Radio & Blue Stone Circle. Free admission.
Geneva Festival
Saturday, July 4, 8:30 a.m., beginning at Rural Heritage Center, (old brick school at First & Main), Geneva. Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with booths, food, children’s activities, cake walk & more. Parade starts at 10 a.m. with flyover, antique cars, scouts, floats, bicycles, horses & more. Call Dorothy Hardee at 407-497-1869 or [email protected] for info. For questions about the festival & booth space contact Maggie Borosky at 407-636-0345, [email protected] & for general & parade questions contact Richard Creedon at 407-739-0372, [email protected]
Oviedo celebrates 250 years of America
Saturday, July 4, 5 to 8 p.m., Oviedo Mall, Oviedo. variety of vendors for kids & adults inside the mall, including shopping at all the stores. Avoid the rain and heat & enjoy the gigantic indoor celebration of our Independence. The stage will be located in the food court, with live performances from Oviedo's School of Rock & the University Performing Arts Center's Zigfried Follies. Entertainment & displays include: Minutemen walking through the crowds for photo ops, A Town Cryer, A Military Walk Through Time inside the Community Center - From the Revolution to Space Force, presented by the American Legion, Betsy Ross with the first American Flag, Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, Face Painters, Balloon Artist, Stilt Walkers & Civil War Camp Re-enactment. At 7 p.m. at the Food Court Stage, there will be a talking re-enactment of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. At 8 p.m., everyone who wants to see fireworks can head outside to set up and watch Central Florida's largest Fireworks Display outside the Mall!
Fireworks will start at 9 p.m. (pending weather) - be sure to get to your spot before then to enjoy. The Food Court will be open for business, where you can grab a bite to eat.
Celebration of Freedom
Saturday, July 4, 5 to 9 p.m., Central Winds Park, Winter Springs. Free. Family-friendly event will feature live entertainment, a free kids' area, and a variety of vendors, culminating in a spectacular fireworks display.
Freedom Fest
Saturday, July 4, 5 to 10:30 p.m., Gemini Springs, DeBary. Freedom Fest will have live music, food trucks, a kids’ zone, and a beer tent, all leading up to an unforgettable nighttime spectacular featuring fireworks, laser lights, and a drone show. Complimentary shuttle service from off-site parking locations (locations TBD), making it easier to attend.
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Geneva Community Yoga with Don
Tuesdays, July 7, 14, 21 & 28, 9:45 a.m., Rural Heritage Center (old brick school at First & Main), Geneva. $10 per class. Bring a yoga mat or blanket. Questions? - text Don at 407-415-3809.
Teen D&D Club
Tuesdays, July 7 & 21, 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.
Growing Green: Basics of 4-H Clubs
Tuesday, July 7, 6 to 7:15 p.m., Zoom meeting. Ready to help young people grow through 4-H? Join “Growing Green,” a webinar for parents, volunteers, educators & community leaders that covers the basics of starting & building a successful 4-H club. This workshop is ideal for anyone interested in joining or starting a 4-H club in the next school year, with guidance on essential steps, key club components, and creating a fun, engaging environment for youth. Register at https://ufl.zoom.us/meeting/register/G5ZV663JR0yWPli_oKCkvg for a link to the free workshop.
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.
Novels at Night Book Club
Wednesday, July 8, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., North Branch Library, 150 N. Palmetto Ave., Sanford. Free. For adults. Lively, in-depth discussion of various books. Copies of the book are available at the circulation desk for check out. Call 407-665-1620 for more info.
Music with Mr. Richard
Thursday, July 9, 3 p.m., North Branch Library, 150 N. Palmetto Ave., Sanford. Free. For ages 3 to 6. Sing along to original & wacky songs & let your children experience live music with Mr. Richard & his guitar. For more info call 407-665-1620.
Adult Paper Crafting
Friday, July 10, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Rural Heritage Center, 1st & Main, Geneva. Scrapbookers, stampers, card makers welcome. Contact me at least one week in advance to reserve your space: [email protected]
Grinchmas in July
Saturday, July 11, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sanford Civic Center, 401 E. Seminole Blvd., Sanford. Come shop & enjoy. Vendors, artisans & local mom & pops from all over Central Florida. Enjoy holiday music. For more info email [email protected]
Tertulia Cuatro Gatos
Saturday, July 11, 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.
Food Truck Fiesta
Sunday, July 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
Geneva Museum
Sundays, July 12 & 26, 2 to 4 p.m., 165 1st St., Geneva, or by appointment 407-349-5697 (leave a message). See the newest display of Geneva Fashion through the Decades with seven 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 or just visit the wonderful museum. “What a great museum for a small village.”
Game Night
Wednesday, July 15, 6 p.m., North Branch Library, 150 N. Palmetto Ave. Sanford. monthly game night series. Whether you are an avid gamer or looking try something new, join us for a fun night out. Games will be provided by the library, but feel free to bring your own. Free. For adults. Call 407-665-1620.
Vacation Bible School
Sunday, July 19 to 23, First Baptist Geneva. VBS is for ages 4 years old to 5th grade. Register and receive more info at https://firstbaptistgeneva.com/vbs
Free Movie: Jurassic Park
Monday, July 20, 5 p.m., North Branch Library, 150 N. Palmetto Ave. Sanford. The library will be showing the original 1993 Jurassic Park (PG13). Free. Call 407-665-1620.
Guitar Club
Wednesday, July 22, 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 & try your hand at musical improvising. Open to other stringed instruments such as ukulele, mandolin, etc. Call 407-665-1620 for more info.
