World-class Bluesman, Chris O’Leary to perform at The Alley
Thursday, July 16, 7 p.m., The Alley, 114 S. Park Ave., Sanford. O’Leary is on tour to promote his brand-new sophomore Alligator Records release, Blue Collar (release date July 10). O’Leary’s 2024 debut, The Hard Line, debuted at #1 on the Billboard Blues chart, and earned him multiple Blues Music Award nominations, including Artist Of The Year and Best Live Performer For more info go to www.thealleyblues.com or call 407-328-4848.
Colonial English Country Dance
Saturday, July 18, 6:30 to 10 p.m., Rural Heritage Center, 101 E. Main Street, Geneva. Travel back in time for our 250th Anniversary Colonial English Country Dance. (Think George Washington or Jane Austin - like square dancing.) All ages are welcome. To support our Roof & Repairs Fundraiser. Professional Dancemaster, Jerry Reynolds makes this fun & easy. $30. Purchased online at www.eventbrite.com/e/250th-anniversary-rural-heritage-center-roof-repairs-fundraiser-dance-tickets-1992673642506?aff=oddtdtcreator For questions, email [email protected]
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.
SCPS School Board Candidate Forum
Thursday, July 23, 5 to 7 p.m., SCPS Educational Support Center Board Room, 400 E. Lake Mary Blvd., Sanford. Meet the candidates for 3 School Board seats; listen as they answer questions from moderator, Retired Judge Fred Schott. All six candidates have committed to attend. Free & open to the public. (In partnership with Seminole County Council PTA).
Sanford Lifestyle Cartfest
Friday, July 24, 6 to 11 p.m., Saturday, July 25, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. & Sunday, July 26, 9:30
a.m. to 6 p.m., Sanford Civic Center, 401 E Seminole Blvd., Sanford. Presented
by Sanford Main Street “Sanford Lifestyle Cartfest”, a festival featuring the
golf cart lifestyle exhibitions, vendors, competitions and music. Main Street
hopes this will be the inaugural Sanford Lifestyle CartFest. It is a
three-day destination festival celebrating golf cart culture in
Historic Downtown Sanford. Cart showcase, vendor expo, live
entertainment, food trucks & an organized Sunday cruise all
in one of Florida’s most walkable, cart-friendly downtowns.
GolfCarting Magazine and GolfCartingTV are official media
partners. For more info & to register go to https://www.sanfordmainstreet.com/
cartfest
Love Fest
Saturday, July 25, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Ft. Mellon Park, Sanford.
The Carolyn Walker Evangelistic Ministry of Aurora, Co.
Ministry, coupled with Lamp of Hope Ministry, Inc. of Sanford
event will host a variety of free giveaways & prizes, including
televisions, electronic devices, bicycles, prepackaged grocery
packs & more.
Genealogy Club
Sunday, July 26, 2 p.m., North Branch Library, 150 N. Palmetto Avenue, Sanford. Come learn about genealogy, from our experts and each other, in collaboration with the Sanford Genealogy Club. All experience levels are welcome. Registration is only required if attending through Microsoft Teams. The virtual link provided at registration and emailed one day before event. Library card required to register. Free. For adults and teens ages 15+. In-person and on Microsoft Teams. Call 407-665-1620 for more info.
Judicial Candidates Forum
Wednesday, July 29, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Seminole County Sheriff’s Office Community Room, 100 Eslinger Way, Sanford. Meet the judicial candidates and listen as they answer questions from moderator, Retired Judge Fred Schott.
There are two races for Seminole County judge; three candidates in one race and two in the other. All five candidates have committed to attend. There are two Circuit Court races in Brevard/Seminole (18th Circuit). All four candidates have committed to attend. (Co-hosted by Seminole County Florida Association of Women Lawyers). Free and open to the public.
Final Fridays from the Garden
Friday, July 31, 12 to 1 p.m., Free. Monthly lunch & learn Zoom webinar about how to grow your own food in Florida & attract the right kind of wildlife. Pre-registration required: Online Webinar Registration - Zoom or http://seminole-extension.eventbrite.
Dulcimer Gathering
Sunday, August 2, 1 p.m., Rural Heritage Center, 101 E. Main St., 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 Mary Jo at 407-406-3329.
GriefShare Support Group
Monday, August 3, 1 p.m. & 7 p.m., Palmetto Avenue Baptist Church at 2626 S. Palmetto Avenue, Sanford. GriefShare is for everyone who is grieving the death of a loved one whether you’ve experienced the loss of a spouse, parent, child (infant, young child, teen, adult, unborn), friend, sibling, coworker, or other relative. GriefShare is a support group that is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief. Through this 13-week group, you’ll discover what to expect in the days ahead and what’s “normal” in grief. Since there are no neat, orderly stages of grief, you’ll learn helpful ways of coping with grief, in all its unpredictability and gain solid support each step of the way. Sign up at [email protected] or call/text Laurel at 321-316-0553 for more info.
Yoga with Don
Tuesday, August 4, 9:45 a.m., Rural Heritage Center, 101 E. Main St., Geneva. No experience needed. Everyone welcome. Bring a yoga mat or blanket. $10 per class. Questions - text Don at 407-415-3809.
