Landscape University 2024
Wednesday, Jan. 15, 22, 29, 2 to 3 p.m., Online. The Basics of Landscaping - How can you design your landscape to support beneficial organisms? How do you grow plants in a shady area? What are invasive species? What are common fungal pests in the landscape? What can go wrong with plants? This six-week webinar series will cover the answers to these questions and more. Continuing education units (CEUs) are also available for individuals who hold a pesticide applicator license. The cost for attendance is $10 per workshop. You can register for just one or for multiple seminars. You can also register to attend all 6 classes for a discounted rate of $35. Pre-Registration Required: http://seminole-extension.eventbrite.com. The series agenda is as follows: Jan 22 – Hangry Plants. Jan 29 – What’s that Bug? Intro to Insect ID. Feb 5 – From the Ground Up: Healthy Soil Healthy Plants’ Feb 12 – Weed Warfare in Florida Landscapes. Feb 19 – Lawn Trends and Alternative Groundcovers.
Florida Tree Trek
Friday, Jan. 17, 9 to 11 a.m., Spring Hammock Preserve, Longwood. Celebrate FL Arbor Day by hiking through mixed forests of pine, oak & cypress. Ages 7+. Cost: $5/person, Pre-registration required for all participants: recreation.seminolecountyfl.gov Questions? Call 407-665-2211.
Fungi Fundamentals
Saturday, Jan. 18, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Lake Harney Wilderness Area, Geneva. Join a local expert for an introductory class on mushrooms and their identification. We’ll explore various topics, including basic mushroom biology and their ecological roles, identification techniques, photography and documentation tips, and conservation efforts. The class will include a presentation in the nature center, followed by a hike in search of wild mushrooms. Ages 5+. Cost $8/person. Pre-registration required: recreation.seminolecountyfl.gov. Questions? Call 407-665-2211.
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 each other. Call 407-665-1620.
ESOL
Thursdays, 6 p.m., North Branch Library, 150 N. Palmetto Ave., Sanford. Come practice your English conversational speaking skills. Call the Adult Literacy League at 407-422-1540 for more info. Free. For adults.
Get Hook’d on Lake
Monroe Fishing Tournament & Seafood Festival
Saturday, Jan. 18, 12 to 7 p.m., West End Trading Company, Sanford Avenue. Public fishing will be at Lake Carola in Ft. Mellon Park, for a fishing rodeo for children. Fishing instruction and prizes will be awarded.
47th Annual Central Florida Scottish Highland Games
Saturday & Sunday, Jan 18 & 19, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Central Winds Park, Winter Springs. Join the games, enjoy Scottish food, heritage, dancing and athletics. For more information visit www.flascot.com
GriefShare
Monday January 20, 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. We will start meeting Monday January 20, 2025 for 13 weeks at 10:00 am for the morning session and 7:00 pm for the evening session. We meet in the sanctuary of Palmetto Avenue Baptist Church. Sign up at [email protected] or call/text Laurel at 321-316-0553 for more info about the session. This is a ministry outreach of Palmetto Avenue Baptist Church at 2626 S. Palmetto Avenue, Sanford.
Guitar Club
Wednesday, Jan. 22, 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 such as ukulele, mandolin, etc. Fun, interactive program. Free. For adults of all skill levels. Call 407-665-1620 for more info.
Line Dancing Lessons
Thursday, Jan. 23, 5:30 p.m., DeBary Hall Historic Site, 198 Sunrise Blvd., DeBary. Line dancing is a great way to exercise your mind and body. Join staff for a fun evening full of beginner line dances to various music genres. This program is recommended for adults. There is a $3 charge for each class. For more info call 386-668-3840.
Story Time
Friday, Jan. 24, 5:30 p.m., DeBary Hall Historic Site, 198 Sunrise Blvd., DeBary. Children are invited to Kids Corner, a free story time featuring stories, songs, and activities. The program is designed for preschoolers, but children of all ages are welcome. For more info call 386-668-3840.
Meditation for a Happier You
Saturday, Jan. 25, 2 to 3 p.m., North Branch Library, 150 N. Palmetto Ave., Sanford. Can meditation make you happier, healthier & smarter? Research supports meditation's effects on our physical, emotional, mental & spiritual well-being. Learn a simple meditation technique presented by long-time meditator and research, Dr. Mark Young, Professor of Counseling Education at the University of Central Florida. Free. For adults. Call 407-665-1620.
Genealogy Club
Sunday, Jan. 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.
Victim of Domestic Violence?
Confidential support groups at various locations in Seminole County. Call 407-330-3933.
