Bells Across America 2024
Tuesday, Sept. 17, 3:45 p.m., downtown Sanford at the City Clock. Bells Across America will be celebrated with a short presentation followed by bell ringing promptly at 4pm and the reading of the City of SanfordConstitution Week Proclamation to celebrate the 237th Anniversary of our Constitution. Sponsored by the Sallie Harrison Chapter, National SocietyDaughters of the American Revolution.
Senior Matinee
Wednesday, Sept.18, 1:30 p.m., Longwood Community Building, 200 W. Warren Avenue, Longwood.
Food Truck Thursday
Thursday, Sept. 19, 5 to 8 p.m., Trotwood Park, Winter Springs. Join folks for an evening filled with delicious food from local food trucks & vendors. Bring a blanket or lawn chair for a picnic in the park. For more info call 407-327-1800.
Movie Night - Grease
Friday, Sept. 20, sundown, Center Lake Family Lawn, 357 Center Lake Lane, Oviedo. Movie Night - Grease. Pink Ladies versus T-Birds. Dress up for the event. Old school cars welcome. Call 407-971-5590.
Genealogy Club
Sunday, Sept. 22, at 2 p.m., North Branch Library, 150 N. Palmetto Ave. Sanford. Come learn about genealogy, in collaboration with the Sanford Genealogy Club, from our experts & each other. All experience levels are welcome. Registration is only required if attending through ZOOM. ZOOM 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 for info.
Teen DIY: Mini Dioramas
Monday, Sept. 23, 6 to 7:30 p.m., North Branch Library, 150 N. Palmetto Ave., Sanford. Make a mini suitcase diorama. Fill a small tin with your travel dreams, and you can travel while staying in the comfort of your library. Free. For teens 13-18. Call 407-665-1620 for info.
Guitar Club
Wednesday, Sept. 25, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., North Branch Library, 150 N. Palmetto Ave. Sanford. Jam with fellow guitar players of all skill levels & try your hand at musical improvising. Open to other stringed instruments - ukulele, mandolin, etc. Fun, interactive program. For adults of all skill levels. Call 407-665-1620.
Oktoberfest
Thursday, Sept. 26, 5 to 9 p.m., Friday, Sept. 27, 5 to 9 p.m. & Saturday, Sept. 28, 4 to 9 p.m., Center Lake Park & Amphitheater, 299 Center Lake Lane, Oviedo. Entertainment by Orlando Trachtenverin & King Guys Oktoberfest Brass Band. Beer, dancing, German food, other food & drinks available for purchase. For info call 407-971-5590.
Final Fridays from the Garden
Friday, Sept. 27, 12 to 1 p.m. In this monthly lunch and learn Zoom webinar, we'll talk about how to grow your own food in Florida and attract the right kind of wildlife. Free. Theme - Happy Houseplants. Pre-Registration required at https://www.facebook.com/UFIFASSeminoleCo
Day of Hope-Calvary
Friday, Sept. 27, 7 to 9 p.m., Cranes Roost/Uptown Altamonte. Memorable evening filled with music, inspiring stories, free food & fun activities for children, all in both English & Spanish. Enjoy delicious hamburgers, empanadas & Brazilian meat skewers at no cost. One meal ticket per person provided & registration is required.
2024 Together in Teal Walk
Saturday, Sept. 28, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., Cranes Roost, Altamonte. Together in TEAL invites the community to join forces in the mission to save lives through the prevention & cure of ovarian cancer & to improve the quality of life for survivors & their caregivers. Walk with family and friends & be part of the TEAL community to honor survivors & celebrate the memories of loved ones lost.
Tracks & Scat Hike
Saturday, Sept. 28, 9 to 11 a.m., Geneva Wilderness Area. Hike in search of nature’s clues. Discover how to identify wildlife sign & test your detective skills during this exploratory experience. End the hike at the nature center for an Open House event! Ages 7+. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Cost: $5/person, Pre-registration required for all participants: recreation.seminolecountyfl.gov
Nature Center Open House & Native Plant Sale
Saturday, Sept. 28, 9 to noon, Ed & Imogene Yarborough Nature Center, Geneva. Nature Center & Cuplet Fern Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society Open House event. Meet-and-Greet with animal residents & explore the exhibits & displays. Enjoy plant-inspired crafts, guided hikes & a native plant sale. Call 407-665-2211 for more info. All welcome. Free Program. No registration required.
Teen D&D Club
Tuesdays, Oct. 1 & 15, 5 to 7:30 p.m., North Branch Library, 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.
4-H Family Nights
Tuesday, Oct. 1, 6 to 7:30 p.m., UF/IFAS Extension Seminole County Auditorium, 250 W. County Home Rd., Sanford. First Tuesday once a month for fun, friends & learning. 4-H Family Nights focus on a different 4-H "project," or hobby each month. Ages 8-18 *(as of September 1, 2023); *Age 5-7 welcome with a parent/guardian accompaniment. $5 per child. Registration required: Email [email protected]
National Night Out
Tuesday, Oct. 1, 6 to 8 p.m., Center Lake Park & Amphitheater, 299 Center Lake Lane, Oviedo. Evening of fun for the entire family, free food and drinks, face painting, a K9 Demo from the K9 Unit, patrol car finger painting, a live DJ, bounce houses, vendors and lots of police and fire vehicles. Talk to the officers.
Beer, Bacon and BBQ Festival
Saturday, Oct. 5, 2 to 7 p.m., Cranes Roost, Altamonte Springs. Love beer, bacon and BBQ? Then this is the festival for you. Craft beer, live music & amazing BBQ. Free. Food & drink tickets/wristbands are available for purchase.
Cars and Coffee
Sunday, Oct. 6, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Henry’s Depot, Sanford. Car Show.
Dulcimer Gathering
Sunday, Oct. 6, 1 p.m., Rural Heritage Center, 101 E. Main Street, Geneva. Try out a mountain dulcimers to see if you would like to learn or bring your own dulcimer & learn to play it. Call 407-349-5697.
