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. Kids Corner, a free story time featuring stories, songs, and activities designed for preschoolers, but all kids 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
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, [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. Program includes guided constellation laser tours of the sky & peering through large telescopes at celestial objects. If weather doesn’t allow good viewing, there’s an alternative indoor virtual stellar tour at the Ed and Imogene Yarborough Nature Center. Ages 9+. Children accompanied by an adult. $5/person, Pre-registration required for all participants: recreation.seminolecountyfl.gov. Questions? Call 407-665-2211.
Black History Month Movie Night Series
Mondays in February, North Branch Library, 150 N. Palmetto Avenue, Sanford. Are you looking for something fun and free to do together? The North Branch Library will be showing a movie series in February starting at 5 p.m. on the following dates: “The Princess & the Frog” (Family movie) on Monday, Feb. 3, “Ray” on Monday, Feb. 10 and “The Color Purple” (2023) on Monday, Feb. 24. Bring a blanket, snacks and enjoy the show. Free. Call 407-665-1620 .
Teen D&D Club
Tuesday, Feb. 4 & 18, 5 to 7:30 p.m., North Branch Library, 150 N. Palmetto Avenue, Sanford. All levels welcome. If you’ve never played, our expert coaches will teach you. Free. Exclusively for teens ages 13-19. Registration required. Call 407-665-1620 for more info.
Farm to Fork 2025 Webinar Series
Tuesdays. Are you looking to learn more about your food and local agriculture? Join UF/IFAS Extension Seminole County to learn all about food from farm to fork. We will meet on Zoom once a month for a one-hour webinar. The webinar is free to attend, but you must register in advanced on zoom. The webinar is Part 1 in our monthly Farm to Fork Sessions. On Thursday after each webinar, we have Part 2, an in-person workshop, with hands on activities that pairs with the webinar. The series agenda is as follows: Feb. 4: Season Your Life: Intro to Herb Gardening. March 4: Summer Vegetable Gardening. April 1: Growing Edible Natives in Your Garden. May 6: Foraging Fun: Discovering Edible Weeds. June 3: Dairy, Cheese, and more. July 8: Tropical Fruits for Florida. August 5: Honey Bees & Gardening for Pollinators. Sept. 2: Vegetable Gardening for the Cooler Season. Oct. 7: Hydroponic Gardening. Nov 4: Grain Gains: Exploring Grains and Agriculture. Dec. 2: Growing Mushrooms at Home. Pre-Registration Required: http://seminole-extension.eventbrite.
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 and techniques, and learn from each other. Call 407-665-1620 for more info.
