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. Join us on the first Tuesday once a month for fun, friends & learning. 4-H Family Nights focus on a different 4-H "project," or hobby each month. Open to 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 our K9 Unit, patrol car finger painting, a live DJ, bounce houses, vendors and lots of police and fire vehicles. Talk to the officers.
Breast Cancer Awareness Walk
Saturday, Oct. 5, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Pearlie Mae Ford Community Service Club of Sanford will host a “Breast Cancer Awareness Walk” at 8 am beginning in Fort Mellon Park, proceeding on sidewalks to Veterans Memorial Park and then back to Ft. Mellon Park’s pavilions. Educational vendors, survivor recognition & celebrations, speeches & more will be offered to guests.
Hero Street Invasion
Saturday, Oct. 5, 11 a.m.t o 3 p.m., North Branch Library, 150 N. Palmetto Ave., Sanford. Hero-themed stories, literacy activities & crafts. Photo ops with your favorite costumed superheroes & community helpers. Free. For families with children. Call 407-665-1620 for more info.
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. Come join us at Cranes Roost Park for craft beer, live music and amazing BBQ. Free. Food & drink tickets/wristbands are available for purchase.
“Itty Bitty Art” Expo
Sunday, Oct. 6 to Sunday, Dec. 1, Historic Sanford Welcome Center, 230 E. First Street, Sanford. Mini Paintings by artists across Central Florida for purchase. People’s Choice Awards - vote on your favorite painting. Free drawing - submit your name to win one of 8 paintings by some of Central Florida’s best artists. You are welcome to visit the exhibit of more than 100 mini paintings. “Meet the Artists” reception on Thursday, Nov. 14, 6 to 8 p.m. For more info go to www.sanfordseminoleart.com
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. A dulcimer is one of the easiest instruments to learn to play. [email protected], 407-349-5697.
Teen Great Pumpkin Paint-off
Monday, Oct. 7., 6 to 7:30 p.m., North Branch Library, 150 N. Palmetto Ave., Sanford. Paint a pumpkin to look like a children’s book character. Library will display the masterpieces throughout the library in a scavenger hunt for kids. Kids can also vote for their favorite pumpkin & the teen who paints the most popular pumpkin wins a $10 cash prize. Free Exclusively for teens ages 13 to 19. Registration required. Call 407-665-1620 for more info.
Zombie Anthropology
Sunday, Oct. 6, 3 p.m., North Branch Library, 150 N. Palmetto Ave., Sanford. An anthropological exploration into the phenomenon of the undead & the living’s fascination with this subject. Learn about the fascinating ways different human cultures interact with the dead in this supernaturally spooky talk presented by UCF professor Dr. Sandra Wheeler. Free. For adults. Call 407-665-1620 for more info.
Be an Informed Voter
Tuesday, October 8, 5:30 p.m., North Branch Library, 150 N. Palmetto Ave., Sanford. Come to this informational seminar on the pros & cons of the Constitutional Amendments that will be on the November Ballot will be presented by the League of Women Voters of Seminole County. Free. For adults. Call 407-665-1620.
Geneva Village
Homemakers
Wednesday, Oct. 9, 10 a.m., Geneva Community Center, 161 1st St., Geneva. Meet other women who live in Geneva, give service to our community, go on local trips & learn new skills, lunch after the meeting. All-age group has a Book Club, Cards & Games Club & Dinner Club. Working folks are welcome to join evening/weekend happenings. Call 407-349-0040.
Central Florida Spokes Game Day
Wednesday, Oct. 9, 11 a.m., Heathrow Country Club. Central Florida Spokes - A Dynamic Women’s Group will be hosting Game Day to raise funds for our charities: Delicious luncheon, variety of games, Silent Auction, Bake Sale. $32 (cash or check only). Reserve your spot by noon Friday, Oct. 4 at [email protected] or call 407-474-1321.
Flying Needles
Wednesdays, 5 to 7:30 p.m., North Branch Library, 150 N. Palmetto Ave. Sanford. Free. For adults & Teens 15+. A place to knit, crochet, or do other needlework. Bring your own project, share tips & techniques, and learn from each other. Call 407-665-1620.
Novels at Night
Wednesday, Oct. 9, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., North Branch Library, 150 N. Palmetto Ave., Sanford. A lively, in-depth discussion of “Band of Sisters” by Lauren Willig. Copies of the book are available at the circulation desk for check out. Free. For adults. Call 407-665-1620 for more info.
Altamonte Fit Club
Wednesdays, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Cranes Roost Park, Altamonte Springs. Instructors lead the group through a full-body workout, then complete the class with relaxing yoga stretches. All levels welcome & exercise modifications provided. Free. Ages 18 & up. Must register online & sign a waiver. Call 407-571-8183..
Alive After 5
Thursday, Oct. 10, 5 to 9 p.m., Magnolia Square, Sanford. Hosted by Project Sanford. Music and vendors.
