Nov. 27, 2009
Calendar
The sport division of the Turkey Burn Adventure Race begins on Saturday, Nov. 28, at noon and is a four-hour event. The elite division begins at 4 a.m. and is a 12-hour event. The start and finish are at Wekiva Falls Resort, 30700 Wekiva River Road, Sorrento. Register online at www.pangeaadventureracing.com or e-mail info@pangeaadventureracing.com. For additional information, contact Cristina Calvet-Harrold 407-832-4814 or cristina@cchmarketing.com.
An information meeting for the community on the plans for the Historic Geneva Schoolhouse will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, at the schoolhouse located at First and Main streets in Geneva. There will be an overview of the vision for the Rural Heritage Center at the Historic Geneva Schoolhouse, an explanation of the master plan being presented to county, and plenty of time for input and questions from the community.
The Office of Student Activities at Seminole State College of Florida is partnering with Hope and Help Center of Central Florida to host World AIDS Day health fairs at the Sanford/Lake Mary Campus Student Center Green from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 1.
Vendors from the Central Florida community will provide free blood pressure and cholesterol screenings and HIV tests. For more information, please contact Sabrina Deshner at 407-645-2577 or visit www.hopeandhelp.org
Seminole State College of Florida's Fine Arts Department will ring in the holiday season with a wind ensemble concert and two holiday pops concerts featuring the college's bands and choirs. The dates are:
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m. (wind ensemble)
Sunday, Dec. 6, 3 p.m. (holiday pops)
Tuesday, Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m. (holiday pops)
The three concerts will be held in the Sanford/Lake Mary Campus Fine Arts Concert Hall (building G). All events are free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.seminolestate.edu/arts, or call 407-708-2040.
The Orlando Museum of Art's 1st Thursdays event "The Line Art Party" from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 3, welcomes visitors to experience an exhibition of artistic expression. Admission is $10, always free for OMA members. Call 407 896 4231 x260, or visit www.OMArt.org.
"Healing the whole man" will be hosted by Joan Hunter at 7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 3 at the Greater Life Church, 145 W. Broadway Street in Oviedo. For more information about this free event call 407-365-5950 or visit joanhunter.org. Her mission is to set people free spiritually, physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially.
A Lake Howell High School student, Chelsea Smith, was chosen to have her artwork displayed for the Sanford Historic Trust's 21st Annual Holiday Tour of Homes cover art and poster. This year's event will be held Dec. 4-5 at the Historic Sanford Welcome Center, 230 E. First Street.
For more information on tickets and prices visit www.sanfordhistorictrust.org or call 407-324-6618.
The Artistic Hand is proud to participate in the Oviedo Potter's Tour alongside Barbara Bailey, Mary Loving and Ann Robinson. Come see what the teachers and students have been up to during Teacher and Student Show & Sale. Take a trip into the gallery to experience the new, exciting pieces. The tour will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5 and Sunday, Dec. 6. For more information call 407-366-7882.
All are welcome to a Christmas Open House Sunday, Dec. 6 between 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Lake Mary Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2255 Lake Emma Road, Lake Mary. Chapel serves residence in Winter Springs, Casselberry, Longwood, Sanford and Altamonte Springs.
The Seminole County Engineering Division invites you to attend a public information meeting about the County Road 419 Road Improvement Project. The county will present design alternatives proposed for the segment of roadway between the Seminole County line and Snow Hill Road at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 10, in the cafeteria at Walker Elementary School, 3101 Snow Hill Road, Chuluota.
The 10th annual Freaks and Geeks, a gaming competition and expo, will take place Friday, Dec. 11, beginning at 6 p.m. at Seminole State College of Florida's Center for Economic Development at Heathrow. For more information, please visit www.seminolestate/digitalmedia, or call 407-708-4508.
The Planetarium at Seminole State College of Florida will present "Winter Wonderland" from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12. Enjoy apple cider and hot chocolate while visiting Santa's Winter Wonderland at this free planetarium event. The evening will include the "Cool as Ice Laboratory," demonstrating how Santa's North Pole workshop operates; a game of "Christmas Jeopardy"; holiday arts and crafts; caroling; stargazing with the planetarium's telescopes; and two showings of "Star of Bethlehem," at 8:30 and 9:15 p.m.
Family Calendar
American Red Cross babysitter's course is for those participants 11 to 15 years of age who want to learn the importance of leadership, infant care, accident prevention and basic CPR and First Aid. The class will be held for one day at Riverside Park, 1600 Lockwood Blvd., on Dec. 5, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The cost is $45 for Oviedo residents, $55 for non-resident members, and $65 for non-residents. There is a minimum of five participants to hold the class. For more information please call 407- 971-5575.
The SNAP Club is for teens and older who are mentally and physically challenged. Participants must be accompanied by a companion. There will be fun and games, craft-time, bingo and more. Classes are held on the first, second and third Wednesday of the month from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The location is Riverside Park, 1600 Lockwood Blvd., 407-971-5575. A minimum of five participants are needed to hold the class. The cost is $12 for Oviedo residents, $13 for non-city residents and $20 for non-residents.
Santa's Calling will be held from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 10. The Recreation and Parks Department has made arrangement with the North Pole Telephone Co. to have Santa give local children of the community a holiday phone call. This activity is for children ages 3 to 9. It is free to Oviedo residents, $1 for non-resident members and $2 for non-residents. For more information or a form to fill out, stop by 1600 Lockwood Blvd. or 148 Oviedo Blvd.
Story-time with Santa will be held this year in Oviedo on Thursday, Dec. 17. There will be two sessions available: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. children ages 9 years and under may celebrate the holiday season with Santa and his helpers. You will get a chance to enjoy Holiday crafts, snacks, and an opportunity to visit with Santa. You must pre-register by Monday, Dec. 14. Registration is limited to 160 participants per session. To register, or more information, contact Jenette McKinney at 407 -971- 5591 or e-mail jdmckinney@cityofoviedo.net.
Get into the Holiday spirit by decorating your Oviedo home and win great prizes. The contest categories will include the best Holiday Theme or Griswald, first and second place. The registration will begin Monday, Nov. 30 through Dec.13. The judging will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 15. Your lights must be on by 6 p.m. This event is for Oviedo city residents. To register call Jenette McKinney or e-mail jdmckinney@cityofoviedo.net.
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