Guide to Leisure Services
Fall2019
Extension Services • Greenways and Natural Lands • Libraries • Parks and Recreation
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Activities PAGES Harney Events and 17 for All Ages 407.665.2211 15 417 Seminole County Public 27 37Fall 2019 3-5 23 13 Library System 4 10 Central Branch Library:
WEKIVA SPRINGS 19 Lake 407.665.1500 STATE PARK 36Events and20 Activities 1 35 11 Jesup 6 3-5 for All Ages 12 East Branch Library: 3 407.665.1560 Wekiva LONGWOOD PAGES Springs Rd. 28 North Branch Library: Section of Trail 12-13 407.665.1620 17 IncompleteYouth Enrichment 4 ALTAMONTE 92 6-9 Northwest Sand Lake Rd. Adult & Youth 33 SPRINGS WINTER SPRINGS 434 Sports & Fitness Branch Library: 407.665.1640 32 40 Enrichment 436 Facility List & Map of PAGES CASSELBERRY West Branch Library: BREVARD 31 10-11 Recreation Facilities 407.665.1670
OVIEDO Youth 24 6-9 34 Map Parks and Recreation 29 Mitchell 419 407.665.2180 Ave. Adult & Youth Hammock Maitland 16 12-13Red Bug Lake Rd. Rd. Red Bug Lake: 407.665.2190 Sports & Fitness Sanlando: 407.665.2100 436 21 Softball8 Complex: PAGES ORANGE Adult Resources14 407.665.1990 Alafaya Trl. Alafaya 10-11 14-17 & Enrichment 9 BOOMBAH Soldiers Creek Park: 407.665. 2199 BOOMBAH Sports Complex: Facility 18-19 407.665.2050 Rentals Sylvan Lake: 407.665.2180 Museum: 407.665.2489 PAGES Community Enrichment Visit us on the Web at: Adult Resources & 19 Partnerships 14-17 www.seminolecountyfl.gov/leisure PAGE BOARD OF COUNTY Calendar 20 COMMISSIONERS 20 Highlights Brenda Carey Chairman, District 5 Jay Zembower Calendar Highlights Vice Chairman, District 2 Robert Dallari Commissioner, District 1 OUR MISSION: “Enriching lives through outstanding cultural, educational, Lee Constantine environmental, and recreational experiences.” Commissioner, District 3
This Guide to Leisure Services covers activities and programs Amy Lockhart from September through December 2019. Commissioner, District 4 Guide to Leisure Services Stay Connected 2 Fall 2019 d
Events and Activities for All Ages
Seminole County Natural Lands Guided Hikes Join us for a nature walk and experience the beauty of our natural lands. Our guides will tell you about the special habitats and the creatures that live in that area. If you’re lucky, you might even get to meet a few of them! Get outdoors and experience all that Seminole County has to offer. Make sure to bring water, bug repellent and wear Natural Lands Nature Classes & Events comfortable closed-toed shoes! Call 407-665-2211 for more info. Pre-registration is required for all classes. Register online Cost: $3 per person. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required at: recreation.seminolecountyfl.gov or at any active park for all hikes. Children must be at least 7 years of age and accompa- (Red Bug Lake Park, Sanlando, Sylvan Lake Park and Sports nied by an adult. Register online: recreation.seminolecountyfl.gov Complex). or at any active park: Red Bug Lake Park, Sanlando Park, Sylvan Lake All classes are held at: Ed Yarborough Nature Center, Geneva Park and Sports Complex. Wilderness Area. For more information call 407.665.2211 *September 7: Swamp Walk 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. at Spring Hammock Preserve Snakes of Florida Join a local expert from Seminole County Natural Lands as he September 21: Night Hike 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. at Lake Proctor gives an introduction to and dispels some of the myths about Wilderness Area these often misunderstood cold blooded residents! Open to **September 28: National Public Lands Day Free Morning Hike ages 7 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 8 a.m - Noon at Black Bear Wilderness Area The program begins indoors and concludes with an outdoor hike. Closed-toed shoes required. October 26: Plant Walk & Talk 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at Pre-registration is required. Econ River Wilderness Area Location: Ed Yarborough Nature Center Date/Time: Saturday, Oct. 5, 9 a.m. - Noon November 2: Birds & Bagels Hike 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. at Lake Harney Wilderness Area Cost: $5 per person Ages: 7 and up. (Children must be accompanied by an adult) November 16: Geneva History Hike 8:00 a.m. - 10 a.m. at Lake Harney Wilderness Area Bats, Bugs & Plants! Discover the connections among nature’s most secretive *For Swamp Walk you must wear long pants and closed-toed animals. Explore the vital role they play in supporting shoes. Bring bug repellent and something to sit on when you drive Florida’s plant communities. Join City Bats Conservancy in home. You will get very muddy and there is nowhere to change learning about natures amazing interactions and meet some after the hike. live Florida bats. Open to ages 7 and up. Children must be **For Black Bear Wilderness Area Hikes: this is a 7.1 mile loop trail accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required. with rough terrain. Children must be at least 10 years of age and Location: Ed Yarborough Nature Center accompanied by an adult. Hike is limited to 15 participants. Please Date/Time: Saturday, Oct. 12, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. bring extra water. Cost: $5 per person Ages: 7 & up (children must be accompanied by an adult) Parent/Child Compass Navigation Class Come and learn how to navigate just using a map and compass. We will use our new skill to find the treasure! Led by a Florida Master Naturalist. Class limited to 15 children, so sign up soon! Location: Ed Yarborough Nature Center Date/Time: Saturday, Oct. 19, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Cost: $5 per person Ages: 9 - 12 (children must be accompanied by an adult)
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Natural Lands Nature Events (Continued) Plant Walk and Talk Join us on a plant walk as we take periodic stops to talk about the many beneficial uses that plants have in our lives. We will talk about how plants are used as food, medicine, and aesthetic inspiration. Location: Econ River Wilderness Area Date/Time: Thursday, Oct. 26, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Visit Your Library System Cost: $3 per person Find an up-to-date collection for everyone in the family. Ages: 13 and up (Children must be accompanied by an adult) Enjoy free access to millions of titles including large print, audio, movies, music, magazines, newspapers, and online Birds and Bagels Hike! databases. See map on pages 10 - 11 to locate a library close Join Seminole County Natural Lands Program and Seminole Audubon to you! Or visit our Virtual Library Branch at: Society for bagels and bird watching at the Lake Harney Wilderness http://seminolelibrary.org for downloading ebooks or Area. Participants will enjoy a morning hike on the trails and end the researching homework assignments. hike on the observation deck to enjoy bagels & juice! Participants This Fall at your library you can: should be prepared with closed toed shoes, bug spray and water. Children must be 7 years of age or older and be accompanied by an • Attend a program for fun, or learning, or socializing – or adult. all three! Location: Lake Harney Wilderness Area • Start improving your skills with DIY Learning on lynda.com Date/Time: Saturday, Nov. 2, 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. • Wear PJs, bring a blanket & snacks and join us for Family Cost: $3 per person Movie Nights Ages: 7 and up (Children must be accompanied by an adult) • Download free digital magazines for holiday cooking with Flipster Geneva History Hike • Read to a dog Geneva is layered in history. Join us at the Lake Harney Wilderness Area for a guided hike to explore some of those layers, from the • Stream video, music albums, and favorite artists with Seminole Indian settlement at King Philipstown of the 1830s to Hoopla the lucrative logging business of the Osceola Cypress Company • Practice your English in our ESOL classes that thrived along the river until 1942. The hike is approximately • Research your family tree with our genealogy classes & 1 mile long and will take 1.5 to 2 hours to complete. The pace is clubs leisurely, allowing time to enjoy wildlife viewing and the changing environment. • Join one of our 10 book clubs! Location: Lake Harney Wilderness Area • Prepare to take the ACT or SAT by practicing with Date/Time: Saturday, Nov. 16, 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. Learning Express Cost: $3 per person Ages: 7 and up (Children must be accompanied by an adult) Museum of Seminole County History Great American Campout Events Learn to camp in a fun, family-oriented event. Great Camping Sports History in Seminole County Activities including animal program with live animals, tent Seminole County athletes and venues have impacted sports pitching, fire safety, cast iron cooking, star gazing and Smore's. history on a national scale! Check out our sports facts Families must have a child 13 years old or younger to participate. scattered throughout this Guide to see how, and be sure Meals included. Limited to 40 families. One tent per family. to check out this exhibit to see even more of our amazing Pre-registration is required. Register online at: recreation. sports history! seminolecountyfl.gov or at any active park. For more information, call 407. 665.2211. Location: Museum of Seminole County History Date/Time: Sept. 12 - Nov. 16, Museum Hours Location: Lake Mills Park Date/Time: Nov. 2 - 3, 2 p.m. - 9 a.m. Cost: Museum Admission, $3 Adult, $1 Students, plus tax. Cost: $10 per person
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Ask an Archaeologist - Smithsonian Day Do you have a cool artifact you've never been able to identify, or have you dug up something weird and want to know what it could be? Bring it in and have an archaeologist take a look! Have you ever thought about a career in archaeology? Come with questions and learn what it takes! Want to raid tombs and temples with your trusty whip and cool hat? That’s… not what we do. But you should drop by anyway! Location: Museum of Seminole County History Seminole County Historical Society Date/Time: Saturday, Sept. 21, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Quarterly Meeting Deborah Bauer joins us as guest speaker from the Florida Cost: Free Anthropological Society for the November Historical Society Quarterly Meeting in the UF/IFAS Extension Auditorium, directly Haunted Tours behind the Museum On Friday, October 25 – Conduct your own Ghost Hunt in the dark! Location: UF/IFAS Extension Auditorium Use our equipment, or bring your own and see if you can detect any Date/Time: Tuesday, Nov. 19, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. paranormal activity in our historic buildings. On Saturday, October 26 – Night-time tours of the haunted museum! Cost: Free Our guides are well-versed in the many strange events which have occurred within these haunted halls. There will also be games, St. Lucia Festival activities, and prizes in the back courtyard sponsored by the Ladies Celebrate Swedish Heritage in this county with our annual 327 Supper Club! St. Lucia Festival! We will have a children’s choir, traditional procession, and Swedish desserts! Admission to the Museum We will open up the dark, dank basement for this special event. will be free for this special event. Visit the Museum any Costumes welcome, there will be tricks and treats time throughout the month of December to see our festive Location: Museum of Seminole County History Swedish parlor display! Dates/Time: Friday, Oct. 25 & Saturday, Oct. 26, 6 p.m.- 10 p.m. Location: Museum of Seminole County History Cost: $5 per person Date/Time: Saturday, Dec. 14, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Cost: Free Celery City Cruisers The Celery City Cruisers host their annual antique car show, competition, and awards ceremony at the Museum of Seminole County History. Join us for classy cars, good music, good food, and good fun! Vehicle registration begins at 8 a.m., prizes awarded at 2 p.m. Admission to the Museum will be free for this event. Location: Museum of Seminole County History Date/Time: Saturday, Nov. 9, 8 a.m.- 3 p.m. Cost: Free
DID YOU KNOW... In 1837, during a brief truce between the US Army and the Seminole Nation, Seminoles under Osceola gathered in the wide-open center of Fort Mellon to play a game of stickball, the native ancestor of modern Lacrosse. This is the first sporting event recorded in what is now Seminole County. Check out the upcoming Sports History Exhibit at the Museum of Seminole County History described on the bottom of page 4 for more information!
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Winter Break Eco Adventure Camp Imagine a camp where you can have fun while learning about the natural world! Campers will have fun hiking, fishing, setting traps, playing nature games, arts & crafts and more! Winter Break Camp is an Outdoor Adventure and Environmental Education program that gets kids outdoors and learning about their environment. Register online at: recreation.seminolecountyfl.gov Nickelodeon Worldwide Day of Call 407.665.2211 for more information. Play Location: Ed Yarborough Nature Center/Geneva Wilderness Area Dates/Times: Dec. 30 - Jan. 3 (no camp on Wednesday, Jan. 1) Worldwide Day of Play is an annual event designed to 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Extended Day: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.) encourage children and parents to turn off the television, go Cost: $132 wk. (Extended day: $15 wk.) outside and play! Nickelodeon will suspend programming Ages: 7 - 12 across all of its TV channels and websites urging kids to “get up, go outside and play!” Seminole County 4-H Location: Sylvan Lake Park Your local youth development program is a part of a larger network For more information: 407.665.2180 of Florida 4-H and the University of Florida IFAS/Extension Program. Date/Time: Saturday, Sept. 14, 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. 4-H: Head, Heart, Health and Hands is a positive youth development Location: Red Bug Lake Park program that offers diverse educational experiences in a caring and For more information call: 407.665.2190 inclusive environment. Seminole County 4-H offers educational club Date/Time: Saturday, Sept. 28, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. programming for youth 5 - 18 years of age (as of Sept. 1, 2019) in the Cost: Free areas of leadership, community service, animal and plant science, wellness and food preparation, performing arts, and computer science. Family Movies (Kids and families) 4-H Clubs are led by adult volunteers in after-school hours or The library meeting room transforms into a theater as we enjoy homeschool clubs (daytime hours), meeting times and locations vary. films together! Perfect for family and friends. Bring a blanket to 4-H members have the opportunity to participate in community clubs sit on and snacks to munch! No registration required. Call your where they gain a specific skill set in a 4-H project. Youth members also local branch for dates & times or visit the Kids section of our enjoy educational events, camps, and community service, and career / website at: http://seminolelibrary.org leadership opportunities. Cost: Free You can find out more about 4-H by viewing our website: http://www. seminolecountyfl.gov/departments-services/leisure-services/ After-School Chess (for K-12 age extension-services/4-h-youth-development/ students) Open Enrollment begins in Aug. 26, 2019. For more information on how to get your youth involved or become an adult volunteer club leader, Play chess with other kids! Practice your strategy and visit our website. moves. Learn from each other, and from teen volunteers. For elementary, middle, & high school students. There is no The Spark of 4-H Clubs formal instruction. Check the Kids section of our website to confirm scheduled Chess Clubs at: http://seminolelibrary.org Today, 4-H young people are making positive changes in our communities, across the country, and all over the world. But behind East Branch Library (Oviedo): Wednesdays, 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. every success story, there is a mentor- someone just like you. 4-H Northwest Branch Library (Lake Mary): Second Mondays of volunteers are essential to help youth make the most of a wide the Month, 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. variety of 4-H learning experiences. Come and find out about the Cost: Free spark of 4-H clubs. 4-H provides multiple opportunities for youth, ages five to 18, to Library Explorers (Elementary learn about public speaking, food & nutrition, agricultural science, Schoolers) community service, robotics and more! Explore stories, science, and art! Try a cool experiment, get Location: Training at: UF/IFAS Extension Seminole County Office creative with crafts, and enjoy interactive stories and puppet Date/Time: Thursday, Sept. 19, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. shows. Never stop exploring! For elementary-aged kids. https://spark-of-4-h-clubs.eventbrite.com For dates and times, call your local branch or visit the Kids OR section of our website: Saturday, Sept. 21, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Regster at: https://spark-of- http://seminolelibrary.org 4-h-clubs-saturday.eventbrite.com 6 Cost: Free Youth Enrichment continued
Lego Club (Ages 5+) Calling all Lego® builders: Join us for “open build” time! Work independently or collaborate with other builders, and create a Lego® masterpiece. East Branch (Oviedo): Third Monday of the month, 6 p.m - 7:30 p.m. 407.665.1620 or visit the Teens section of our website at: North Branch (Sanford): First Wednesdays of the month, http://seminolelibrary.org 6 p.m. - 7: 30 p.m Cost: Free Central Branch (Casselberry): Fourth Thursdays of the month, 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Growing Readers Early Northwest Branch (Lake Mary): One Saturday of the month, Literacy Programs (Storytimes Growing 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. for ages 0-5) READERS West Branch (Longwood/Wekiva): One Saturday of the month, Practicing early literacy skills is fun with puppets, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. finger plays, stories, and singing. Learn how to make reading a Check the Kids section of our website to confirm scheduled Lego® family priority from birth. Our librarians tailor Growing Readers Clubs at: http://seminolelibrary.org storytime programs to your child’s developmental stage, with Cost: Free programs for birth to 18 months, 18 months to age 3, and ages 3-5. For dates and times, call your local library branch or visit the READing Paws (Elementary Schoolers) Kids section of our website at: http://seminolelibrary.org Read to a dog! Practice reading to a trained therapy dog, who will listen and never criticize. See more information on the practice at: Kids Explore Art, Music, & STEAM www.readingpaws.org. Registration required & space is limited. ♥ For library locations, dates & details, call your local branch or visit We Art! (Ages 5 & up) the Kids section of our website at: http://seminolelibrary.org Each ‘We ♥ Art!’ session features the work a different artist Cost: Free from the past or present. Learn about each artist’s unique style. Then create your own awesome art inspired by their creative Sensory Storytime: A Special Needs- techniques! Held one Saturday per month at the West Branch Library (Longwood/Wekiva), 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Friendly Program (All Ages) Cost: Free Join us on select Saturday and Wednesday mornings for a relaxed, interactive storytime designed to increase your child’s comfort level Art Starts (Ages 0 - 4, families welcome) with the library environment. Children of all ages and their families Art Starts features free play with art materials after a short early are welcome. Filled with music, puppets and stories, these programs literacy skills based storytime. Held one Saturday per month at rotate among the East (Oviedo), Northwest (Lake Mary) and Central the Northwest Branch Library (Lake Mary), 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. (Casselberry) branches. For dates and details, call your closest library branch or visit the Kids section of our website at: Soundsational Storytime (Ages 3 - 7, http://seminolelibrary.org families welcome) Cost: Free Sing along, move around, and make some noise! Storytime (Middle & High Schoolers) fun for the whole family…books, puppets, crafts, and plenty of Game Changers music! Held every other Saturday at the Central Branch Library Drop in and play board games, card games, or chess in the Teen Area (Casselberry), 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. of the library. Every Saturday from 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. at the North Branch Library (Sanford). Call 407.665.1620 or visit the Teens Everyday STEAM (Ages 4-6, families welcome) section of our website at:http://seminolelibrary.org Drop in during this hour to build, code, and play! Practice science, Cost: Free technology, engineering, art, and math with items you use every day. Held one Saturday per month at the Northwest Branch Dungeons & Dragons for Teens (Ages 13+) Library (Lake Mary), 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. All experience levels welcome. If you’ve never played, our expert For exact dates, call your local library branch or check the teen coaches will teach you. 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month children’s calendars at: http://seminolelibrary.org at the North Branch Library (Sanford) from 5 p.m.- 7:30p.m. Call Cost: Free 7 Youth Enrichment continued
1000 Books Before Kindergarten The Library encourages families to participate in this national challenge! The goal is to read 1000 books to your child before your little one starts Kindergarten (repeat reads are just fine). Keep track of the books that are read to your child, and bring your book log to the Library. Show your book we do next? Help us decide! Each of our 5 TLC groups meets log to a librarian, and your child receives monthly. a sticker for every 100 books read. When you reach 1000 books, your child will receive a small prize, Northwest Branch (Lake Mary) has an additional monthly a completion certificate, and will be featured in the Library’s 1000 “Teen DIY” gathering and a Teen Book Club. East Branch Books Before Kindergarten Hall of Fame. (Oviedo) has a Teen Book Club as well. For dates & times, call or visit the Teens section of our website at: For more information and a downloadable book log, visit the Kids http://seminolelibrary.org section of our website at:http://seminolelibrary.org Cost: Free For more information on the national 1000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge, visit the website: Stuffed Animal Sleepover https://1000booksbeforekindergarten.org/ Children bring a favorite stuffed animal friend and participate Cost: Free in a special Bedtime Storytime. Stuffed animals will sleep over at the library for the night, and families can return after noon SENSORY LIBRARY LAB for Kids @ the the following day to retrieve their stuffed animals along with a Central Branch Library photo booklet of their friend’s overnight adventures! The Sensory Library Lab features fun, hands-on activities that Pre-registration required; space is limited.Pick up stuffed use sight, sound, and touch to promote independent exploration, animals after noon the day after the program. creativity, and literacy. Located in the Central Branch Library’s Wed, Aug. 21, 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. - Northwest Branch Library (Lake “Creativity Lab #1” (downstairs), the lab is open during specific hours Mary) - 407.665.1640 each month. Room capacity is 12 persons. Timers may be used to Thurs, Sept. 12, 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. - East Branch Library (Oviedo) - ensure all families wanting to use the room receive a turn. Check 407.665.1560 the Kids section of our website for the current month’s open lab schedule: http://seminolelibrary.org Cost: Free Cost: Free Soap Making & Bubble Science for TEEN CREATE: The Great Pumpkin Paint- Tweens (Ages 8-12) Off (Ages 13+) Create your own bar of soap with glycerin. Plus, hands-on science with bubbles! Ages 8 - 12. Pre-registration required; Paint a pumpkin to look like a children’s space is limited - call or stop by your local branch to register. book character. Pumpkins will be displayed Visit the Kids section of our website at: throughout the library in a scavenger hunt http://seminolelibrary.org for kids! The teen painter of the most popular pumpkin at each branch wins a prize. Dates/Times: Registration required & space is limited - call Thursday, Aug. 22, 6 p.m.- 7 p.m. – Northwest Branch Library or stop by your local branch to register. Dates (Lake Mary) 407.665.1640 and times will be coming soon to the Teens section of the Library Wednesday, Sept. 18, 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.– Central Branch Library Website: http://seminolelibrary.org (Casselberry) 407.665.1500 Cost: Free Thursday, Sept. 19, 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. OR 6:30 p.m.– 7:30 p.m. – East Branch Library (Oviedo) 407.665.1560 Teen Library Council - TLC (Ages 13+) Saturday, Sept. 21, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. – West Branch Library TLC is a place for teens socialize and share their ideas for teen events (Wekiva/Longwood) 407.665.1670 at the library. TLCs have painted rocks, programmed Ozobots, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. – North Branch Library Skyped with authors, crafted cosplay costumes, and more…what will (Sanford) 407.665.1620 Cost: Free 8 Youth Enrichment continued
Wonderful Weaving: Potholders for Tweens (Ages 8-12) Over, under, over, under --- learn to weave with this cool project. Makes a great gift! Ages 8 - 12. Pre-registration required; space is limited - call or stop by your local branch to register. Visit the Kids section Awesome Ozobots for Tweens of our website at: http:// (Ages 8-12) seminolelibrary.org Manipulate these tiny robots by coding them yourself, using Dates/Times: only colors. Ages 8 - 12. Pre-registration required; space is Monday, Oct. 21, 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. – Northwest Branch Library limited - call or stop by your local branch to register. Visit the (Lake Mary) 407.665.1640 Kids section of our website at:http://seminolelibrary.org Tuesday, Oct. 22, 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. OR 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. – East Dates/Times: Branch Library (Oviedo) 407.665.1560 Saturday, Dec. 7, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. OR 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. – East Branch Library (Oviedo) 407.665.1560 Tuesday, Oct. 29, 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. – West Branch Library (Wekiva/ Longwood) 407.665.1670 Wednesday, Dec. 11, 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. – Central Branch Library (Casselberry) 407.665.1500 Monday, Nov. 18, 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. – North Branch Library (Sanford) 407.665.1620 Saturday, Dec. 21, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. – North Branch Library (Sanford) 407.665.1620 Tuesday, Nov. 19, 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. – Central Branch Library (Casselberry) 407.665.1500 Saturday, Jan. 4, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. – West Branch Library (Wekiva/Longwood) 407.665.1670 Cost: Free Wednesday, Jan. 29, 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. – Northwest Branch Library (Lake Mary) 407.665.1640 Cost: Free
DID YOU KNOW...
In 1920 Syd Chase began his search for an architect to build a city-owned golf course in Sanford. By 1926 the Mayfair Country Club was a first class venue, heralded all over the nation. But its designer remains a mystery shrouded in folklore: is it indeed the famous and fabled Donald Ross? Check out the upcoming Sports History Exhibit at the Museum of Seminole County History described on the bottom of page 4 for more information!
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Midway Park 1 Big Tree Park 15 Geneva Wilderness Area 30 407.665.2180 • Open daylight hours 407.665.2180 • Open 8 a.m. to sunset 407.665.2211 • Open daylight hours 761 General Hutchison Parkway, 3501 County Road 426, Geneva 2045 Hurston Avenue, Sanford Longwood 31 Moore Station Road Fields 16 Greenwood Lakes Park 407.665.2050 • Open 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. 2 Black Bear Wilderness Area 407.665.2180 • Open 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. 841 Cameron Avenue, Sanford 407.665.2211 • Open daylight hours 660 Greenway Blvd, Lake Mary 5298 Michigan Avenue, Sanford Use by reservation only. 17 Jones Trailhead Mullet Lake Park 3 Black Hammock Wilderness Area 407.665.2180 • Open daylight hours 32 407.665.2180 • Open 8 a.m. to sunset 407.665.2211 • Open daylight hours 2993 Markham Woods Rd., Longwood 3276 Howard Avenue, Geneva 2368 Mullet Lake Park Road, Geneva
4 Black Hammock Trailhead 18 Jean Rhein Central Branch Library 33 Museum of Seminole 407.665.2180 • Open daylight hours 407.665.1500 • Open Sun 1 - 5 p.m. County History 1571 E. State Road 434, Winter Springs Mon - Thurs 9 a.m. - 8 p.m., Fri & Sat 407.665.2489 • Open Tues - Sat 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 5 Bookertown Park 215 N. Oxford Road, Casselberry 300 Eslinger Way, Sanford 407.665.2180 • Open 8 a.m. to sunset 19 Jamestown Park 4640 Richard Allen Street, Sanford 34 407.665.2180 • Open 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. North Branch Library 2135 South Street, Oviedo 407.665.1620 • Open Mon - Thurs 6 BOOMBAH Soldiers Creek Park 9 a.m. - 8 p.m., Fri & Sat 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 407.665.2199 • Open Mon - Fri Kewannee Park Sun 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sat 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. 20 407.665.2180 • Open 8 a.m. to sunset 150 N. Palmetto Avenue, Sanford Sun 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. 1505 Kewannee Trail, Casselberry 2400 State Road 419, Longwood 35 Northwest Branch Library 21 Lake Dot Park 407.665.1640 • Open Sun 1 - 5 p.m. BOOMBAH Sports Complex 7 407.665.2180 • Open daylight hours Mon - Thurs 9 a.m. - 8 p.m., 407.665.2050 • Open Mon - Sat 100 Lake Dot Drive, Sanford Fri & Sat 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 8 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sun 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. 580 Greenway Blvd, Lake Mary 3450 E. Lake Mary Blvd, Sanford 22 Lake Harney Wilderness Area & St. Johns River Trailhead 36 Overlook Park 8 C. S. Lee Park 407.665.2211 • Open daylight hours 407.665.2180 • Open daylight hours 407.665.2180 • Open 24 hours 2395 Osceola Fish Camp Rd, Geneva 1998 Spring Avenue, Oviedo 4600 East State Road 46, Geneva 23 Lake Jesup Park 37 Red Bug Lake Park 9 Cameron Wight Park 407.665.2180 • Open 24 hours 407.665.2190 • Open Mon - Fri 8 a.m. 407.665.2180 • Open 24 hours 5951 South Sanford Avenue, Sanford 10 p.m., Sat & Sun 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. 5502 Old Geneva Road, Sanford 3600 Red Bug Lake Road, Casselberry 24 Lake Jesup Wilderness Area 10 Chuluota Wilderness Area 407.665.2211 • Open daylight hours 38 Roseland Park 407.665.2211 • Open daylight hours 5951 South Sanford Avenue, Sanford 407.665.2180 • Open 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. 3895 Curryville Road, Chuluota 1898 Roseberry Lane, Sanford 25 Lake Mills Park 11 East Branch Library 407.665.2180 • Open 8 a.m. to sunset 39 San Sebastian Trailhead 407.665.1560 • Open Mon - Thurs 1301 Tropical Avenue, Chuluota 407.665.2180 • Open daylight hours 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Fri & Sat 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 371 San Sebastian Prado, Altamonte Sun 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. 26 Lake Monroe Wayside Park Springs 310 Division Street, Oviedo 407.665.2180 • Open 24 hours 4150 Northwest U. S. Hwy 17/92, Sanford 40 Sanlando Park 407.665.2100 • Open Mon - Fri 8 a.m. 12 Econ River Wilderness Area 407.665.2211 • Open daylight hours 27 Lake Proctor Wilderness Area 10 p.m., Sat & Sun 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., 3795 Old Lockwood Road, Oviedo 407.665.2211 • Open daylight hours 401 W Highland St, Altamonte Springs 920 State Road 46, Geneva Seminole County Softball Complex 13 Ed Yarborough Nature Center 407.665.1990 • Open Mon - Fri 28 Little Big Econ Canoe Launch 407.665.2211 • Open by appointment only 11 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sat 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. 3485 North County Road 426, Geneva 407.665.2180 • Open daylight hours Sun 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. 3799 Willingham Rd, Oviedo 2200 North St, Altamonte Springs 14 Environmental Studies Center (Operated by Seminole County Public Schools) 29 Markham Trailhead 42 Snow Hill Trailhead 407.320.0467 • Open by appointment only 407.665.2180 • Open daylight hours 407.665.2180 • Open daylight hours 8515 Longwood Markham Road, Sanford 2985 Osprey Trail, Longwood 3290 Snow Hill Rd, Chuluota 43 Spring Hammock Preserve 47 West Branch Library 407.665.2211 • Open 8 a.m. to sunset 407.665.1670 • Open Mon - Thurs State Road 419, Longwood 9 a.m. - 8 p.m., Fri & Sat 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sun 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. 44 Sunland Park 245 N. Hunt Club Blvd, Longwood 407.665.2180 • Open 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. 180 Collins Dr, Sanford 48 Wilson’s Landing Park Fall is the perfect time to get out and ride your bike 407.665.2180 • Open daylight hours on one of Seminole County's beautiful trails!! 45 Sylvan Lake Park & Sports Training Center 379 Malekean Trail, Sanford 407.665.2180 • Open Mon - Fri 8 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sat & Sun 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. 49 Winwood Park 845 Lake Markham Rd, Sanford 407.665.2180 • Open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. 931 Morse St, Altamonte Springs 46 UF/IFAS Seminole County Extension Services & Teaching Gardens 407.665.5560 • Open Mon - Fri 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 250 West County Home Rd, Sanford FACILITIES Boat Ramp City of Sanford’s RiverWalk Canoe Launch Cross Seminole “Purple Heart” Trail Library Flagler Trail Natural Area Florida National Scenic Trail Park Kewannee Trail Seminole Wekiva Trail Specialty Conservation Area Trailhead
Lake 2 Monroe LAKE MONROE 26 CONSERVATION AREA LAKE 17 5 92 VOLUSIA 46 1st Street 34 48 38 45 32 30 9 22 29 46-A WEKIWA SPRINGS STATE PARK MARKHAM WOODS TRACT SANFORD 31 GENEVA LAKE MARY LAKE JESUP 7 CONSERVATION Lake Mary Blvd. AREA Lake Harney WEKIVA RIVER BUFFER 17 35 33 21 417 CONSERVATION AREA 44 46 LAKE JESUP 4 16 CONSERVATION 27 WEKIWA SPRINGS 24 Lake AREA STATE PARK 43 23 1 14 Jesup 8 6 3 1315 Wekiva LONGWOOD Springs Rd. Section of Trail 36 47 17 Incomplete 4 92 Sand Lake Rd. 41 ALTAMONTE WINTER SPRINGS SPRINGS 434 40 49 11
436 CASSELBERRY BREVARD 39 18 OVIEDO 28 42 N Mitchell 37 Red Bug Lake Rd. Hammock 419
Ave. Rd. MILLS CREEK
Maitland WOODLANDS 20 1.4 0 Miles 436 TWIN RIVERS 25 CONSERVATION ORANGE 19 Trl. Alafaya 10 12
Persons with disabilities needing assistance to participate in any program or service should contact the human resources, ADA Coordinator 48 hours in advance of the program, event or meeting at 407-665-7940. Adult & Youth Sports and Fitness
Youth Tennis Junior Development Program Series of group lessons where FUN is a priority as participants “play to learn”, developing skills through a positive learning experience and with a sense of accomplishment. Certified professionals pro- vide a great learning environment for the developmental learning stages. Players will focus on movement, balance, throwing and catching the ball, swing motions, making contact, grips and stroke development. As players continue to improve additional skill sets will focus on coordinating movement and balance, and hitting the Tennis for the "Health of It" ball with purpose and direction. Game concepts and scoring will be introduced. United States Tennis Association (USTA) Net Generation Tennis is the sport of a lifetime and you are never too old to teaching methodology and concepts are used by certified tennis start. It provides aerobic fitness by burning fat and improving professionals. your cardiovascular fitness and maintaining high levels of energy. It provides anaerobic fitness by offering short, intense Age Groups: 3 & 4 year olds (36’ court, foam balls, 19” & 21” rackets) 5 - 7 year olds (36’ court, red compression ball, 21” & 23” rackets) bursts of activityfollowed by short periods of rest which 8 - 10 year olds (60’ court, orange compression ball, 25” rackets) helps muscles use oxygen efficiently. It strengthens bones of 11+ middle school and high school younger players and helps prevent osteoporosis in older ones. Certified professionals help make this program fun and Locations: Red Bug Lake, Sanlando and Sylvan Lake provide a great learning environment for the early stages of Cost: Weekday Group Classes 4 or 5 week sessions $36 or $45 $72 (Saturday group lessons held one hour per week for 8 weeks) competition.Have fun and stay fit! Levels: Junior Training Program Beginner: Grips, footwork, forehand and backhand groundstroke’s, volleys and serve will be Four exciting levels designed for the continued development of new junior team tennis and tournament players, to the high school introduced. team and elite tournament players. The Seminole County training Intermediate: Participants will focus on coordinating movement programs are USTA approved “Local Excel - lence Training Centers” and balance, hitting the ball with purpose and and incorporate the concepts and methods used by the USTA for direction, and improvement of their skill level elite junior players. Emphasis is on the Four (4) “F’s”: Fundamentals, through strengthening of the fundamentals Footwork, Fitness, and Fun. The daily format combines instruction learned in the Beginner level. with practice and match play and includes structured drills and on court games to improve player skills, tactics, and techniques. Advanced: Emphasis will be on incorporating skills into Participation is based on ability and experience and subject to the playing situations. Topspin and slice will be introduced. Drills and playing situations to include tennis pro’s approval. ball movement and control of varying ball speeds with shot anticipation. Locations: Red Bug Lake, Sanlando, and Sylvan Lake Parks. Cost: $52 month (one time per week for 4 weeks). Strategy: Singles and Doubles. Improve your match results and competitive tennis experience. Doubles to include serve and volley, poaching, moving as Fall Junior Tournaments A team, return strategy and different (check USTA.com for Dates & Registration) formations. Learn the different Styles of play and find out what type of game you want to perfect! September 21 - 23: Level 6 USTA Tournament Locations: Red Bug Lake, Sanlando, and Sylvan Lake Parks
(ID# 150050019) Red Bug Lake Park Cost: $72 for 8 weeks, one hour per week September 21 - 23: Level 3 USTA Tournament (ID# 150019019) Sanlando Park TRX Cardio Tennis October 12 - 13: Level 5 USTA Tournament (ID#150577719) Red Bug New! TRX Cardio Tennis is the ultimate ball striking, calorie burning workout incorporating strength, muscle endurance, Lake Park, (ID# 150041219) Sanlando, (ID# 150085019) Sylvan balance and flexibility. Every class is filled with fun, music, October 19 - 21: Level 7 USTA Tournament (ID# 150024219) friends and a good time! Red Bug Lake Park Location: Sanlando Park
November 2: Level 8 USTA Tournament (ID# 150073519) Day/Time: Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Red Bug Lake Park Cost: $10 per class November 16 - 18: Level 7 USTA Tournament (ID# 153410019) Red Bug Lake Park Cardio Tennis December 7 - 10: Level 4 USTA Tournament (ID# 150048919) Whether you are already in shape or ready to get back into Red Bug Lake Park shape, Cardio tennis is for you. This fun and exciting high energy workout combines tennis drills and cardio put to December 14 - 16: Level 6 USTA Tournament (ID# 153410319) music. Sanlando Park Locations: Red Bug Lake and Sanlando Parks Cost: $6 per class 12 Adult & Youth Sports and Fitness continued
Round Robin Men’s, Women’s and Mixed Doubles are offered for adults 18+ who enjoy competing in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Social mixers and themed weeks. Locations: Red Bug Lake Park, Sanlando Park and Sylvan Lake Cost: $5 per evening session/$4 per morning session Red Bug Lake Park Special Themed Seminole County Softball Tennis Round Robbins Complex Softball Leagues Tailgate Event Red Bug Lake Park! Monday, Sept. 9 Softball Leagues are offered for men, women, coed and Registration: 6:30 p.m. • Play: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. seniors at various levels of play. Leagues are 10 game seasons Halloween Spooktacular! Friday, Oct. 25, plus end of season tournament. For more information please Registration: 6:30 p.m. • Play: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. call the park office at 407.665.1990. Holiday Celebration! Friday,Dec. 13, Fall League begins play the week of September 9. Managers Registration: 6:30 p.m. • Play: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. MeetingSeptember 3 or 4 at 6:30 p.m. Winter League begins play the week of January 6. Managers Introductory Pickleball MeetingJanuary 2 at 7 p.m. Emphasis will be on incorporating skills into playing situations. Cost: $450 Topspin and slice will be introduced. Drills and playing situations to include ball movement and control of varying ball speeds NEW! Seminole County Adult Co-Ed with shot anticipation. Kickball League…coming in January! Location: Red Bug Lake Park Days/Times: Mondays or Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Let’s Kick It! Seminole County’s newest program brings you Fridays at 11 a.m. - Noon back to your childhood with the classic game of kickball. League is 10 game season plus playoffs. In addition, there will be two Cost: $36 for 4 weeks, one hour per week special theme nights during the season. Registration begins in December. Red Bug Lake Park Softball Leagues For further information, please call park office at Softball Leagues are offered for men, women and coed at 407.665.2199 or visit recreation.seminolecountyfl.gov. various levels of play. Leagues are 10 game seasons plus end of season tournament. For more information please call park Cost is $325 per team. office at 407.665.2190.
Fall League begins play the week of September 9. Managers MeetingSeptember 5 at 7 p.m. Winter League begins play the week of January 6. Managers Meeting January 2 at 7p.m. Cost: $450
DID YOU KNOW... “Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee. The hands can’t hit what the eyes can’t see.” Drew Bundini Brown was fond of writing little poems, and he was cornerman for boxer Cassius Clay, later known by his more famous moniker Mohammed Ali. Brown was born in Midway, grew up in Sanford, and is buried in local Page Jackson Cemetery. Check out the upcoming Sports History Exhibit at the Museum of Seminole County History described on the bottom of page 4 for more information!
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Residential Horticulture Programs Soil pH Test Bring in a soil sample from your yard (one cup full) to our office, anytime Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Take samples from 5 - 10 areas of the yard, mix them up and scoop one cup for your sample. A Master Gardener will let you know your Witches' Brews & Old Wives Tales results within a week. For more details call 407.665.5550. Do gardening secrets involving banana peels, Epsom salts, Cost of test: $2 per sample and coffee grounds really work? We will separate the handy tips from the frauds in this class! Pre-Registration Required: Master Gardener Help Desk https://gardenmyths.eventbrite.com A UF/IFAS trained Master Gardener Volunteer is on duty most Location: UF/IFAS Seminole County Extension Services & weekdays from 9 a.m. to Noon and 1 to 4 p.m. to answer your Teaching Gardens questions and solve your gardening or landscape problems. You can Date/Time: Tuesday, Oct. 1, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. call, email or come into our office and we will give you free one- on-one help and consultation. 407.665.5550, mastergardener@ Cost: Free - $5 seminolecountyfl.gov. Master Gardener Info Session and Meet & Get Your Grove On! – Fruit Gardening in Florida Greet Once a year new Seminole County Master Gardeners Florida's unique climate allows us to grow many different kinds of go through extensive training so they can provide their fruit trees. From avocados to peaches, learn all about what you can knowledge to the residents of our county. If you would like grow in your backyard and the basics of fruit gardening in Florida. to know more about the program and talk with current Pre-Registration Required:https://funfruitfl.eventbrite.com volunteers before applying, this event is an opportunity to do Location: UF/IFAS Seminole County Extension Services & Teaching just that! Register online at: https://mg-meet.eventbrite.com Gardens Location: Extension Services Auditorium Date/Time: Tuesday, Sept. 3, 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Dates/Time: Wednesday, Oct. 2, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Cost: Free - $10 Cost: Free
Plan Your Fall Vegetable Garden School Dividends: Growing Gardens Come learn how to grow your own fruits and vegetables from Master UF/IFAS Extension in partnership with Seminole County Gardeners with decades of experience growing in Florida’s climate. Public Schools wants to train you to help in our many Fee covers Vegetable Gardening Booklet. Pre-Registration Required: school gardens! This training is for Seminole County School https://cflfallveg.eventbrite.com Dividends Volunteers and will cover how to start and Location: UF/IFAS Seminole County Extension Services & Teaching maintain a school garden. Register online at: Gardens https://scpsgardens.eventbrite.com Date/Time: Two Dates, Saturday, Sept. 7, 9 a.m. - Noon, or Saturday, Location: UF/IFAS Seminole County Extension Services & Oct 5, 9 a.m. - Noon Teaching Gardens Cost: $10 Dates/Time: Friday, Oct. 4, 10 a.m. - Noon Cost: Free Palm Tree Reading Growing palms can be a chore, and there is plenty of misinformation Persistent Pests & How to Control Them out there. Learn how to care for your palm tree with the latest We'll be going over common good guys, bad guys, and University of Florida research and keep these landscape treasures interesting insects at this class. From Aphids to Zebra looking healthy and green! Pre-Registration Required: Longwings, you'll get an overview of what's going on in your https://palmsfl.eventbrite.com home and garden and how to handle all the buzz! Pre- Location: UF/IFAS Seminole County Extension Services & Teaching Registration Required: https://pestproblems.eventbrite.com Gardens Location: UF/IFAS Seminole County Extension Services & Date/Time: Saturday, Sept. 14, 10 a.m. – Noon Teaching Gardens Date/Time: Saturday, Oct. 12, 9:30 a.m. – Noon Cost: Free - $5 Cost: Free - $5
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Herbs in the Florida Garden Grow herbs out in your garden, in containers, or right in your window! Learn how to start an herb garden, how to harvest your herbs, and some simple ways to use herbs in your life.Pre-Registration Required: https://herbsfl.eventbrite.com Location: UF/IFAS Seminole County Extension Services & Teaching Gardens mulch are best. Pre-Registration Required: Date/Time: Tuesday, Nov. 5, 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. http://seminole-extension.eventbrite.com/ Cost: Free - $5 Location: UF/IFAS Seminole County Extension Services & Seminole County Gardening EXPO Teaching Gardens Date/Time: Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. SAVE THE DATE: Feb. 22, 2020 Bring the family and join our Master Gardeners for an informative and fun day of gardening Cost: Free workshops, vendors, and speakers. We’ll have Tom McCubbin and Fertilizing Effectively in Sandy other gardening experts giving talks and how-to clinics throughout the day, kid’s crafts, unusual plants for sale, and more! For more Florida Soils information or questions, please call: 407.665.5550. Seminole County is continuing its educational program aimed at helping home owners, landscapers and yard Location: Extension Services Auditorium enthusiasts achieve attractive landscapes without contaminating our waterways. The special nutrient Florida Friendly Landscaping Classes requirements of Florida soils will be discussed and attendees All Florida-Friendly Landscaping classes require pre-registration, will receive a free bag of Florida Friendly fertilizer. as class size is limited. Call 407.665.5575 for more details or email Pre-Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fertilizing- [email protected]. You can also schedule a effectively-in-sandy-florida-soils-tickets-62917512975 program for your HOA or a group of 10 people or more. Location: UF/IFAS Seminole County Extension Services & Teaching Gardens Green Industries Best Management Date/Time: Wednesday, Sept. 17, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Practices Class (GIBMP) Pre-Register: https://fertilizing_oviedo.eventbrite.com The GI-BMPs are a science-based educational program for Location: East Branch Library (Oviedo) Green Industry workers (lawn-care and landscape maintenance Date/Time: Wednesday, Sept. 24, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. professionals), brought to you by UF-IFAS Florida-Friendly Cost: Free Landscaping™ program. This training is designed to provide corporate, governmental, environmental, and other personnel the Adult Enrichment Best Management Practices for lawn and landscape. Learn what impact the BMPs will have on your business or municipality. The Healthy Slow Cooker Meals GI-BMPs teach environmentally safe landscaping practices that help Discover ideas to improve your meals. You will taste some conserve and protect Florida’s ground and surface waters. They can healthy options as well as receive recipes for new family favorites, learn how to convert favorite recipes for the slow also save the Florida homeowner money, time, and effort; increase cooker and food safety tips. Pre-Registration Required: the beauty of the home landscape; and protect the health of your https://slowcooker19.eventbrite.com family, pets, and the environment. Location: UF/IFAS Seminole County Extension Services & Pre-Registration Required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/green- Teaching Gardens industries-best-management-practices-class-tickets-61318833281 Date/Time: Thursday, Oct. 24, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Location: UF/IFAS Seminole County Extension Services & Teaching Cost: $15.00 Gardens De-Clutter Your Life Date/Time: Thursday, Sept. 5, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Disorganization costs time, money and increases stress. Find Cost: $15.00 to $30.00 ways to get better organized and create a personal clear the Composting and Mulching clutter strategy. Pre-Registration Required: https://clutter2019.eventbrite.com Would you like to turn your kitchen scraps and yard debris into Location: UF/IFAS Seminole County Extension Services & valuable and much needed garden compost? Are rocks just as good Teaching Gardens as mulch in the landscape? Join us for this FREE class where you will Date/Time: Thursday, Nov. 7, 10:30 a.m. - Noon learn the best ways to manage a compost pile and what types of Cost: Free 15 Adult Resources & Enrichment continued
Got a Library Card? Don’t miss out on all that a library card can do for you! Check out books and magazines, do some DIY learning online with lynda.com, or download an eBook, audiobook or eMagazine. Stream music or movies. FREE! All Seminole County residents are eligible for a free library card. For more information, ask at your local library or check http://seminolelibrary.org Thinking of Starting a Small Book Clubs Business? If you love to read and would like to chat about books and authors Join us for a FREE seminar geared to small business or with other readers, then come to a book club! The library has 10 home-based business owners. Find valuable information different book clubs meeting each month. Free, for adults. Check for a solid business startup. Fall seminars will be held in our online events calendar for dates, times and books at: Casselberry, Oviedo and Lake Mary. Check our Library http://seminolelibrary.org Events Calendar at: http://seminolelibrary.org for dates & locations, and registration ESOL and Citizenship If English isn’t your first language and you’d like to practice your Sewing 101 and conversation skills, we have weekly classes at all five branches. The Intermediate Sewing Adult Literacy League is also sponsoring a Citizenship class that will Not everyone had a grandma that taught them how to help students prepare for the exam. No registration is required. sew. If you missed out and would like to learn, sign up Check our Library Events Calendar for dates & timesat: for our 4-class session. Our Creativity Lab has the sewing http://seminolelibrary.org machines and instructor ready to go. Class sizes are limited Cost: Free and you must register in person, in advance and pay a small materials fee. For adults. Check our Library Events Calling all Writers! Calendar for dates & timesat: http://seminolelibrary.org If you feel like you’re ready to write the next Great American novel, we have three groups for you! Writer’s Block, Write Your Heart Out Reducing Stress through Meditation and The Writers’ Room. Gain writing tips to improve your writing and The Scientific community has recently been exploring participate in “in-group” writing exercises. Share written work and the use of meditation as a healing modality. Join long experiences, and receive feedback. time meditator Mark Young, PhD. (Professor of Counselor Education at UCF) as he discusses the extraordinary effect Writer’s Block meets at the East Branch Library (Oviedo) on the 1st of meditation to reduce stress-related responses, improve and 3rd Mondays of the month from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. concentration, and enhance clarity of thought and mental Write Your Heart Out meets at the Central Branch Library equilibrium. He will also share a simple, yet powerful (Casselberry), 3rd Tuesdays of the month from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. meditation technique that can enrich one’s life personally, Writers’ Room meets at the North Branch Library (Sanford) on the professionally and spiritually. (two presentations) For more 2nd and 4th Monday of each month from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. information:http://seminolelibrary.org . Location: East Branch Library (Oviedo) Tech Trouble Date/Time: Tuesday, Sept. 17, 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Cost: FREE. For adults, registration is required. We can help with: OR • Creating an email account Location: North Branch Library (Sanford) • Downloading eBooks and audiobooks Date/Time: Monday, Sept. 23, 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. • Learning basic computer skills Cost: FREE. For adults, registration is required. • Making or uploading a resume • Figuring out social media...and more! Drop in and bring your specific learning need for impromptu teaching, or sign up for a one-on-one session. Registration Required for One- on-One’s. Check our Library Events Calendar for dates & times, at: http://seminolelibrary.org
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Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration We will be recognizing and celebrating the heritage and culture of Hispanic and Latino Americans at the library. We will have an exhibition of dancers performing the classics – Tango, Salsa and Merengue and a Peruvian musician will also be featured. Location: Central Branch Library (Casselberry) Date/Time: Tuesday, Sept. 17, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. The Salem Witch Trials Cost: FREE. For adults, registration is required. Come hear guest speaker Bob Putnam, who is both a descendent of an “executed” witch and also the principal Volunteer Fair family of accusers as we look at what lessons we can take Be a Volunteer Hero! Are you interested in giving back to your from that long ago tragedy and how we view the Salem community? Join us at the Volunteer Fair where we will have a witch trials today. What was the impetus for the trials? Did variety of community organizations and representatives available they arise from a family feud? Food poisoning? Mr. Putnam to discuss all of your possibilities. will dare to answer these and other questions in this rapid- fire review of what happened and why. (two presentations) Location: Central Branch Library (Casselberry) For more information:http://seminolelibrary.org . Date/Time: Saturday, Oct. 26, 1 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Location: North Branch Library (Sanford) Cost: FREE. For adults and teens. No registration required. Date/Time: Monday, Oct. 21 - 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Reference USA – Search Essentials Cost: FREE. For adults and teens age 16 and up. No registration required. Get an overview of this powerful database and learn the four essentials required for successful searching. Great for researchers, OR small business owners, marketeers, job seekers and more! (two Location: West Branch Library (Longwood/Wekiva) presentations) For more information: http://seminolelibrary.org. Date/Time: Thursday, Oct. 31 - 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.. Location: Central Branch Library (Casselberry) Cost: FREE. For adults and teens age 16 and up. No Date/Time: Thursday, Nov. 7 – 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m. registration required. Cost: FREE. For adults. No registration required. OR Location: East Branch Library (Oviedo) Date/Time: Thursday, Nov. 7 – 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Cost: FREE. For adults. No registration required.
DID YOU KNOW... Central Florida served as the training venue for dozens of Northern teams – in 1946 the segregated South collided with the future as Jackie Robinson (Montreal, #42) came to play at the traditionally white fields in Sanford. After a string of Klan threats and tumultuous escapes, he was ushered to safety by the local black community.
Check out the upcoming Sports History Exhibit at the Museum of Seminole County History described on the bottom of page 4 for more information!
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Court and Field Rentals Athletic Fields: Located at Moore Station Road Field, Red Bug Lake Park, Sylvan Lake Park, Soldiers Creek, Seminole County Softball Complex, Seminole County Sports Complex. Field Rental 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. $25 per hour + tax Field Rental 5 - 10 p.m. $35 per hour + tax *Please note that turf fields may be closed for repairs and sodding Camping Basketball (located at Red Bug Lake and Sanlando Parks) Seminole County offers primitive camping at Lake Mills, Mullet Court Fee $6 per hour per court + tax Lake Park and the Geneva Wilderness area. Geneva Wilder- Walk-on play is free of charge. Priority use is given to reserved users. ness Area offers no vehicle access to the campsites (hike-in Fees for basketball court usage are only charged for reservations made in only). Lake Mills and Mullet Lake Park offer vehicular access, advance. Fees are due in advance of rental. one vehicle per campsite with overflow parking available. Individual sites are at Mullet Lake Park, Lake Mills Park and Racquetball (located at Red Bug Lake, Sanlando, and Sylvan Lake Parks) Geneva Wilderness Area. Court Fee $6 per hour per court + tax Balls $3 per can + tax Black Bear Wilderness Area is a primitive campsite for up to 4 people. No bathrooms, no running water. No vehicle access to Roller Hockey (located at Greenwood Lakes Park) the campsite. You must hike in approximately 3 miles to the 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. $16 per hour + tax campsite. Group camping is available at Mullet Lake Park and 5 - 10 p.m. $32 per hour + tax Lake Mills Park. Call 407.665.2211 for more information. Open-skate is free of charge. Priority use is given to reserved users. Fees for rink usage are charged for reservations made in advance. Fees are New Opportunity for group tent camping at the Geneva due at time of reservation. Reservations and payment can be made at Wilderness Area! Includes a large pavilion, restrooms and BBQ Sylvan Lake Park. grill for up to 40 people. Call 407.665.2211 for details. Pickleball Courts (Red Bug Lake Park only) Midway Community Center Court Fee (per hour per court + tax) 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. $4, 5 - 10 p.m. $6 Looking for a large meeting or gathering space for your next party? Check out Midway Community Center. Space Ping Pong (Table Tennis) (located at Red Bug Lake) can accommodate large groups. Call Sylvan Lake Park at Court Fee: $6 per hour per court + tax 407.665.2180 for more information.
Pétanque Courts Location: 2253 Jitway Avenue, Sanford Petanque courts are available for use at Sylvan Lake Park. A possible 18 Cost: $50/day + tax courts are located in Picnic Area B and can be used for tournaments or general play. For more information about usage please contact Sylvan Meeting Rooms at the Parks or Museum Lake Park Office at 407.665.2180. Cost: Free (courts may be reserved with rental of adjacent pavilion) Consider one of Seminole County’s unique meeting rooms for your next organization, homeowners associa- Sand Volleyball Courts Court Rental 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. $25 per hour + tax tion, or community meeting. Call 407.665.1990 for Soft- Court Rental 5 - 10 p.m. $35 per hour + tax ball Complex, 407.665.2199 for BOOMBAH Soldiers Creek *Both courts included in fee Park, 407.665.2050 for BOOMBAH Sports Complex, and 407.665.2489 for Museum of Seminole County History. Sand Volleyball courts available for use at Red Bug Lake Park. Walk-on play is free of charge. Priority use is given to reserved users. Fees for Nature Adventure Birthday Parties volleyball court usage are only charged for reservations made in advance. Fees are due in advance of rental. Create a birthday party experience your child will never forget! A trained staff member will welcome your party guests, pres- Tennis ent an exciting program with live animals, and take the group Court Fee (per hour per court + tax) 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. $4, 5 - 10 p.m. $6 for a hike on our 180 acre property. You will have time in the Ball Machine Court center for exploration and to enjoy your refreshments. Parties (Sanlando, Red Bug) $11 per hour + tax are held in the Ed Yarborough Nature Center in the Geneva Ball Machine (Sylvan) $5 per hour + court fee + tax, Balls $3 per can + tax Wilderness Area just minutes from Sanford, Lake Mary and Oviedo. Call 407.665.2211 for more information. Courts can be reserved in advance for Greenwood Lakes, Red Bug Lake, Sanlando, and Sylvan Lake Park locations either in person or online at: recreation.seminolecountyfl.gov. Ball machines are lo- cated at Red Bug Lake, Sanlando and Sylvan Lake Park locations. For details about facility rentals call: 407.665.2180 for Sylvan Lake Park, 407.665.2100 for Sanlando Park, 407.665.2190 for Red Bug Lake Park, 407.665.2050 for BOOMBAH Sports Com- plex, 407.665.1990 for Seminole County Softball Complex, and 407.665.2199 for BOOMBAH Soldiers Creek Park. 18 Facility Rentals continued
Pavilion Rentals Great venue for birthday parties, family reunions or cor- porate events. Pavilion reservations and payment must be made in advance. Priority use is given to reserved users. Pavilions are first come first served if reservations have not been confirmed. Large pavillions can fit up to 100 people.
For details call 407.665.2180 for Sylvan Lake Park; Ed Yarborough Nature Center Campus at 407.665.2100 for Sanlando Park; 407.665.2190 for Red Bug Park. the Geneva Wilderness Area Locations: Red Bug Lake Park, Sanlando Park, Sylvan Lake Looking for a unique place to hold a meeting, birthday party, event, Park, Greenwood Lakes, Lake Mills & Wilson’s Landing. program or retreat for groups up to 40? The Ed Yarborough Nature Center Campus at the Geneva Wilderness Area sits in the middle of 180 acres Cost: Large Half Day...... $60 + tax (8 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 2 and is surrounded by Florida’s natural beauty! This venue includes an p.m. to dusk) Full Day...... $100 + tax air-conditioned building/nature center with a small kitchen, telephone, Small Half Day...... $40 + tax (8 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 2 70" tv, laptop and restrooms, as well as, a 50 seat outdoor pavilion with p.m. to dusk) Full Day...... $60 + tax restrooms, a fishing pier and nature trails. For more information please call 407.665.2211. Nature based programs and activities can be provided for your event. Please call for details.
Location: Ed Yarborough Nature Center Cost: $32/hour + tax
Community Partnerships
Seminole County Leisure Services provides opportunities for business sponsorships that provide enhanced programs and services to the citizens and visitors as well as great visibility for the local business. For details call 407.665.2170. We appreciate our community business partner Adult Literacy League Seminole County Bar Association- Center for Business Development at Legal Aid Society SSC Seminole County Public School CLASS Athlete System E Tennis Seminole State College Adopt A Park Iron Doll Fitness SHINE - Florida Department of Elder Affairs Interested in demonstrating community pride and KidTown, USA Tomasino's Pizza making a positive statement for clean, attractive lei- MidFlorida Credit Union United States Tennis Association sure areas? Participate in the Adopt a Park Program. Facilitate the monitoring, clean up and enhancement Orlando Luxury Homes University of Central Florida of parks, natural lands, trails and trailheads main- tained by Seminole County. The County’s park system Scholarship Seminole Program includes over 8,000 acres of parks and natural lands The Seminole County Leisure Services Department is committed to pro- as well as approximately 100 miles of paved and un- viding quality recreational opportunities to all residents of the county paved trails and trailheads. regardless of their economic status. Scholarships apply to youth pro- For more information please about the program grams managed by Seminole County Leisure Services only. Scholarships please call 407.665.2170 or at: http://www.seminole- do not apply to programs that are contracted with outside providers. countyfl.gov/departments-services/leisure-services/ For more information about Scholarship Seminole Program please con- parks-recreation/adopt-a-park-program.stml tact 407.665.2170 or at: http://www.seminolecountyfl.gov/departments- services/leisure-services/parks-recreation/scholarship-information.stml Volunteer Opportunities Volunteering can be the most rewarding and enjoyable experience for people of all ages and walks of life. We invite individuals and commu- nity groups to transform their passions into action. Volunteer opportunities include: library support, clerical support, committees, “experts” to lead workshops, trail clearing, invasive species management, tour docents, and internships. For more information or to get started as a volunteer, call 407.665.2170. 19 Leisure Services Calendar Highlights Participant & Spectator September Code of Conduct September 9 Adult Fall Softball LeagueBegins at Red Bug Lake Park and Seminole 1. Demonstrate good Sportsmanship. Always be County Softball Complex respectful toward players, coaches and officials. September 14 Free Worldwide Day of Play at Sylvan Lake Park 2. Act appropriately; do not taunt or disturb other fans; 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m., for ages 6-12 Enjoy the game together. September 21 Ask an Archaeologist – Smithsonian Day at Museum of Seminole County History 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 3. Cheer in a positive manner and encourage fair play. September Level 3 USTA Tennis Tournament (ID#150019019) Sanlando Park 4. Be supportive after the game - win or lose. Recognize 21 - 23 Level 6 USTA Tennis Tournament (ID# 480050019) Red Bug Lake Park good effort, teamwork and sportsmanship. September 28 Free Worldwide Day of Play at Red Bug Lake Park, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m., Ages 6-12 5. Follow facility guidelines, help keep the facility safe National Public Lands Day! Help us celebrate by joining us for a free and clean, be respectful of the facility at all times. morning hike at Black Bear Wilderness Area, 8 a.m. - Noon. Children must be at least 8 years of age and accompanied by an adult. Video & Photo Policy Call 407.665.2211 to register. October Occasionally, video and photos may be October TEEN CREATE: The Great Pumpkin Paint-Off (ages 13+) taken of participants in programs, classes or For library locations, dates & times, visit http://seminolelibrary.org activities at our facilities. Please be aware that these photos may be used in future October Level 5 USTA Tennis Tournament (ID# 150577719) Red Bug 12 - 14 Sanlando (ID#150041218) Sylvan (ID# 150049319) program promotional materials. October Level 7 USTA Tournament Red Bug (ID# 150024219) Connect with 19 - 20 October Haunted Tours at Museum of Seminole County History from 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Leisure Services on 25 - 26 On Friday, October 25 – Conduct your own Ghost Hunt in the dark! On Saturday, October 26 – Night-time tours of the haunted museum, with the Internet games and prizes in the courtyard!
October Volunteer Fair at Central Branch Library Join us from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. to meet 26 community organizations to learn about volunteer opportunities.
November November 2 Level 8 USTA Tennis Tournament (ID#150073519) Red Bug Lake Park November Great American Campout - Learn to camp in a fun, family-oriented event 2 - 3
November 9 Celery City Cruisers - Classic car show and competition, 8 a.m. -3 p.m.
November Level 7 USTA Tennis Tournament (ID#153410019) Red Bug Lake Park 16 - 18 December
www.seminolecountyfl.gov/leisure Level 4 USTA Tennis Tournament (ID#150048918) Red Bug Lake Park December Check out the new Library Website, 7 - 10 visit http://seminolelibrary.org December 14 Celebrate Swedish Heritage in this county with our annual St. Lucia
Festival! A children’s choir, traditional procession, and Swedish desserts! Visiting the area? Visit www.visitseminole.com The Museum will be free admission for this special event. 1 p.m. - 4 p.m December Level 6 USTA Tennis Tournament (ID#153410319) Sanlando Park 14 - 16 December Winter Break Eco Camp (NO camp on Wednesday, Jan 1) 30 - Jan 3
Polar Bear Softball Leagues -Starting January 9at Red Bug Lake Park and Seminole Softball Complex. Leagues offered for mens, womens, coed, and seniors. Seminole County Gardening EXPO - February 22! Bring the family and join our Master Gardeners for an informative and fun day of gardening workshops, vendors, and speakers. We’ll have Tom McCubbin and other gardening experts giving talks and how-to clinics throughout the day, kid’s crafts, unusual plants for sale, and more! For more information or questions, please call: 407.665.5550. 20 Spring Break Eco Camp - March 16 - 20! Join us for a week of outdoor fun! Campers will have fun hiking, setting traps, fishing, Coming in 2020! handling the animals in the Nature Center, arts & crafts and many other fun activities! Call 407.665.2211 for more information.