GriefShare
Monday, January 20, Palmetto Avenue Baptist Church at 2626 S. Palmetto Avenue (Sanctuary), 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. Beginning Monday January 20 for 13 weeks at 10 a.m. for the morning session & 7 p.m. evening session. Sign up at [email protected] or call/text Laurel at 321-316-0553 for more info about the session. Ministry outreach of Palmetto Avenue Baptist Church.
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. Evening full of beginner line dances to various music genres. Recommended for adults. $3/class. Call 386-668-3840.
ESOL
Thursdays, 6 p.m., North Branch Library, 150 N. Palmetto Ave. Sanford. Free. For adults. Come practice your English conversational speaking skills. Call the Adult Literacy League at 407-422-1540 for more info.
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. Call 386-668-3840.
World Market
Saturday, Jan. 25, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., 299 Center Lake Lane, Oviedo. Discover a world of unique crafts, accessories & vibrant flavors at the "World Market at the Park" Jan. 25, May 31 & August 30. Features array of vendors with goods from around globe. Explore handmade crafts, one-of-a-kind accessories & fresh fruits & spices. Registration required https://www.eventbrite.com/e/january-2025-world-market-at-the-park-tickets-1082598995739?aff=erelexpmlt
James Chonody featured at Sanford Seminole Art Association Meeting
Saturday, Jan. 25, 1 to 3 p.m., Community Room at the Seminole County Sheriff’s Department, 100 Eslinger Way, Sanford (on 17-92). The next Sanford Seminole Art Association monthly meeting will host a brief business meeting followed by a refreshment break. Free. James Chonody will host a demonstration. He was born in Indiana but raised in Florida. He is a plein air artist known as a “street artist” in the Sanford area and Orlando. He has sold over 2400 paintings. His style fluctuates from realism to impressionism using acrylic and also watercolor with ink to bring memories onto canvas. He has a wide range of subjects, from vintage cars, sports, porraits, pets, and landscapes. He also runs a charity called “Free portraits for grieving families” and gives away portraits of children lost tragically to the parents. He has been described as a “visual pharmacist” bringing healing through his work. and crystals because of their geometrical shape and ability to reflect bright colors.
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.
Final Fridays From The Garden – Start Your Spring Vegetable Garden
Friday, Jan. 31, 12 to 1 p.m., Online. Monthly lunch & learn Zoom webinar on how to grow your own food in Florida & attract the right kind of wildlife. Pre-Registration Required: http://seminole-extension.eventbrite.com Feb. 28 - Healthy Trees with Better Pruning. Mar. 28 - Healthy Shrub with Better Pruning - April 25 - Turf Selection and Care. Cost: free. Monthly - Pesticide Testing, Licensing, and CEUs offered by Seminole County Extension Office. Also offered Ornamental/ Turf Applicator Review and Exams. Soil PH tests. - Bring a sample. - Questions for a Master Gardener can be asked during week 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. & 1 to 4 p.m. Go to seminole-extension.eventbrite.com or call 407-665-5560. - General inquiries/ register for a class, at [email protected]. or [email protected]. - For inquiries about reclaimed irrigation water, contact [email protected].
¡Consigue un mejor empleo! / Get a Better Job!
Los días 1 de febrero, dale un empujón a tu carrera profesional. Esta serie de talleres de 4 partes se centrará en las habilidades que le ayudarán a conseguir un mejor trabajo. On February 1, North Branch Library, 150 N. Palmetto Avenue, Sanford, give your professional career a boost. This 4-part workshop series will focus on skills to help you get a better job. Free. For adults. Registration required. Call 407-665-1620.
Star Gazing
Saturday, Feb. 1, 7 to 9 p.m., Lake Harney Wilderness Area, Osceola Rd., Geneva. Join Natural Lands and the staff of the Emil Buehler Planetarium at Seminole State College for an evening exploring the wonders of the night sky. Program includes guided constellation laser tours of the sky and peering through large telescopes at many of our universe’s best celestial objects. If weather conditions do not allow for good viewing, there will be an alternative indoor virtual stellar tour at the Ed and Imogene Yarborough Nature Center. Ages 9+. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Cost: $5/person, Pre-registration required for all participants: recreation.seminolecountyfl.gov. Questions? Call 407-665-2211.
