Thursday, Jan 8, 2004 to Thursday, Apr 1, 2004
Golf Tournament 2004 City of Sanford
The tournament will begin at 9:00am with a shotgun start, 4 person team scramble.ENTRIES: Players must register in advanced by completing the form below, attach a check for $50.00 and mail to: City of Sanford Recreation Dept. P.O. Box 1788, Sanford, FL 32772 or you may bring your registration into our office located on the first floor of Sanford City Hall (300 North Park Avenue). (407)330-5697 Mulligans can be purchased 3 for $5. (Limit 12 mulligans per foursome) All entries must be phoned in by April 6th.PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED FOR LONGEST DRIVE AND CLOSEST TO THE PIN! ALL GOLFERS WILL RECEIVE A GIFT, ?GOODY BAG?, AWARDS BUFFET, FREE BEVERAGES ON THE COURSE SPONSORED BY WAYNE DENSCH INC. www.ci.sanford.fl.us or email bennette@ci.sanford.fl.us

Monday, Mar 1, 2004 to Thursday, Apr 8, 2004
Easter Extravaganza!
Easter Extravaganza! Join the City of Sanford Recreation Department for a fun filled morning at Ft. Mellon Park located in beautiful downtown Sanford on Saturday, April 10th at 8:30am. Come and see Cookie, Tulip & Candy the Clown; 8:30am Moonwalk & $1.00 facepainting; 9:30am the Easter Bunny arrives and the Hunt begins for the GOLDEN EGG!; 9:45am refreshments served; 11:00am Moonwalk and face painting closes. Don?t forget to bring your Easter basket to fill with lots of EGGS & SURPRISES! Prizes will be awarded for winners of the Golden Egg. For more information contact Tom Kelly at 407-330-5697
 

Friday, Apr 2, 2004 to Saturday, Apr 3, 2004
Relay For Life 2004
We invite you to become part of the celebration for Relay For Life April 2nd & 3rd in Lake Mary at Colonial TownPark After dark, the Relay For Life celebration will include a special luminaria ceremony.Encircling the track with lights of hope, the Luminaria Ceremony reaches for tomorrow with each candle of life and touches the stars for only a moment to remember those of yesterday. Your donation for each bag will place a luminaria along the pathway to memorialize or honor someone you love. The bags will stay lit throughout the evening, reminding us that HOPE LIVES among us.For more information on participating or donating you may contact Evelyn Bennett at 407-330-5697 or email bennette@ci.sanford.fl.us
 

Saturday, Apr 3, 2004
Spring Egg Hunt Casselberry
This event offers several different age group egg hunts, spring games and activites, and much more. The event begins promptly at 10am and will be held at Secret Lake Park, 200 N. Triplet Lake Drive.
 

Friday, Apr 9, 2004
Night Hike at the Geneva Wilderness Area
Friday, April 9, 2004. 7:30 p.m. NIGHT HIKE AT THE GENEVA WILDERNESS AREA Come join the Natural Lands staff as they lead you on a hike to the wild side of Seminole County. Observe and learn about native plants and animals. Hikes last between 1.5 and 3 hours and may cover 2 to 4 miles. Remember to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring items such as insect repellant, water, snacks, hat, binoculars (day) and flashlight (night). There is no charge for this event; however, space is limited so please call early to reserve your spot. Call (407) 665 7352 or visit the Natural Lands website at www.seminolecountyfl.gov/natland/. Hikes are scheduled twice every month.
 

Saturday, Apr 10, 2004 to Sunday, Apr 11, 2004
Hippity Hop Adventure
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Admission: Adults $8.75, Children 3-12 $4.75, Seniors $6.75 Central Florida Zoo Members: Free Celebrate spring during the Hippity Hop Adventure at the Central Florida Zoo. Children are invited to hop along the Adventure Trail in search of the Easter Bunny. At Bunny Stations along the trail, kids will answer fun animal questions and play games to win candy, prizes, and surprises. Plus, kids will receive a bunny tail to wear, enjoy face painting, and meet the Easter Bunny For more info: 407-323-4450, information@centralfloridazoo.org or www.centralfloridazoo.org
 

Friday, Apr 16, 2004
Kid's Zoo to Do
It?s great to be a wild kid at the Zoo and now children are invited to visit the Zoo after hours during Kid?s Zoo to Do. There will be live entertainment, animal encounters, face painting, crafts and games, and of course, seeing all the animals. Fun for the entire family, created especially for kids. Time: 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Admission: $4.75 per person Central Florida Zoo Members: $3.00 per person For more information: 407-323-4450, information@centralfloridazoo.org or www.centralfloridazoo.org
 

Saturday, Apr 17, 2004
Safari Nights at the Zoo
Discover the park...just before dark. Enjoy live music from local artists, visiting the Zoo and special animal encounters. 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. www.centralfloridazoo.org information@centralfloridazoo.org 407-323-4450 Admission: Adult $8.75, Children 3-12 $4.75, Seniors $6.75
 

Saturday, Apr 17, 2004
SpringFest Earth Day
THE STUDENT MUSEUM’S SPRINGFEST 2004 The fifth annual Spring Fest-Earth Day promises to be a wonderful and unique event for Seminole County. Spring Fest will be Saturday, April 17, 2004, from 10:00am to 3:00pm at the Seminole County Student Museum. We are located at 301 West 7th St. (2 blocks east of 17-92 between Elm and Myrtle Ave.) Highlights of the SpringFest include musical entertainment, plant and craft vendors, exhibits, pioneer craft demonstrators, food, garden tours, student entertainment, and historical re-enactors. There will also be presentations on butterfly gardening and antique roses. The seeds of SpringFest were planted in 1989 when the City of Sanford began a poplar tree give-away program in honor of Earth Day. In recent years, the city, Seminole County Public School Student Museum and the Seminole County Extension office established a partnership to produce a festival that combines spring season garden events, entertainment, community history and Earth Day. Earth Day is an annual worldwide event to promote a healthy environment. For more information about the Spring Fest, call The Student Museum at 407-320-0520.
 

Saturday, Apr 17, 2004
15th Annual Rajuncajun Crawfish Festival 2004
15th Annual Rajuncajun Crawfish Festival - 2004 Oviedo, Florida, USA Saturday - April 17, 2004 4 p.m - 12:30 a.m. Description: Celebrating Cajun/Zydeco Music in true Louisiana Fashion with our Traditional Louisiana Cajun Crawfish Festival. It's a All-U-Can-Eat-N-Drink-Foot-Stomping-Bayou-Blast-Good-Time! Experience the tastes, smells and sounds famous to Louisiana Cajun Country. Live Alligator Exhibits & Airboat Rides to complete that Cajun Bayou Experience. Our food prepared by our Cajun Cooks  Free guided bus transportation from parking to the festival grounds on Lake Jesup and back. A percentage of the net ticket sales will be donated to The Central Florida Children's Home. Performers: **Live entertainment by the Cajun/Zydeco band, The Porchdogs.**  Black Hammock. Fish Camp 2356 Black Hammock Fish Camp Road Oviedo, Florida 32765 Times: 4:00 pm - 12:00 am Admission & Parking: Price Info: $30.00 (advance). $40.00 (at gate) kids 7 - 12 $15.00 Under 8 Free Free Bus Transportation from Parking Purchase tickets at: The Black Hammock Restaurant Purchase online at: www.crawfishcoofcentralflainc.com/RajunCajun2003.html Purchase by phone: (407) 384 9211
 

Sunday, Apr 18, 2004
"2nd Annual Community 5K for a Cure"
Community 5K for a Cure will hold a 5k walk on April 18, 2004 at Central Winds Park in Winter Springs. Fundraising event to raise money for local uninsured women to get mammograms. Educators to be on site to raise awareness and education for early detection. For more information on the event or becoming a sponsor, visit www.community5kforacure or call Laura Grant (407)327-9229.
 

Friday, Apr 23, 2004
Kid's Zoo to Do
It?s great to be a wild kid at the Zoo and now children are invited to visit the Zoo after hours during Kid?s Zoo to Do. There will be live entertainment, animal encounters, face painting, crafts and games, and of course, seeing all the animals. Fun for the entire family, created especially for kids. Time: 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Admission: $4.75 per person Central Florida Zoo Members: $3.00 per person For more information: 407-323-4450, information@centralfloridazoo.org or www.centralfloridazoo.org
 

Saturday, Apr 24, 2004
Safari Nights at the Zoo
Discover the park...just before dark. Enjoy live music from local artists, visiting the Zoo and special animal encounters. 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. www.centralfloridazoo.org information@centralfloridazoo.org 407-323-4450 Admission: Adult $8.75, Children 3-12 $4.75, Seniors $6.75
 

Saturday, Apr 24, 2004
Wildlife Appreciation Day
Saturday, March 27, 2004   Wildlife Appreciation Day Open House Come celebrate Native Wildlife Appreciation Day with the Seminole County Natural Lands Program, from 9:00 to 1:00. All ages welcome. The event is located at the Ed Yarborough Nature Center, Geneva Wilderness Area, 3501 CR 426, Geneva. This event will include visiting exhibitors, native wildlife, door prizes and much more.
 

Saturday, Apr 24, 2004
Day Hike at the Geneva Wilderness Area
Saturday, April 24, 2004. 8:00 a.m. DAY HIKE AT THE GENEVA WILDERNESS AREA Come join the Natural Lands staff as they lead you on a hike to the wild side of Seminole County. Observe and learn about native plants and animals. Hikes last between 1.5 and 3 hours and may cover 2 to 4 miles. Remember to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring items such as insect repellant, water, snacks, hat, binoculars (day) and flashlight (night). There is no charge for this event; however, space is limited so please call early to reserve your spot. Call (407) 665 7352 or visit the Natural Lands website at www.seminolecountyfl.gov/natland/. Hikes are scheduled twice every month.
 

Saturday, Apr 24, 2004
The All-American Soap Box Derby
The All-American Soap Box Derby is a youth gravity racing program for boys and girls ages 8-17. Races are held monthly from September - May in Sandford's Derby Park, the only one of its kind in the Southerstern U.S. Sanford is a three-time winner of the "Champs Choice Award" for best race city in the past three years. Since 1934 the goals of the program have been to promote family unity , teach basic workmanship skills and instill a sprit of competition and perseverance. For more information contact Central Florida Soap Box Derby Norm Perry (407)330-5697.
 

Saturday, Apr 24, 2004
10th Annual A Taste of Oviedo
For more details, please contact the Chamber office at 407-365-6500 or check our web site www.oviedochamber.org. 10:00A.M. to 7:00P.M.on Alexandria Boulevard
 

Tuesday, Apr 27, 2004
Cranes Comedy
Two hours of family comedy on the fourth Tuesday of each month at Cranes Roost in Altamonte Springs. 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Produced by VIR Productions. For further information call 407-571-8863. www.altamonteleisure.org cranesroostpark@altamonte.org
 

Wednesday, Jan 28, 2004 to Wednesday, May 12, 2004
Big Band Wednesdays
Join us for Big Band Wednesday. Hosted by the Sanford Senior Center, dance to our 14 piece live band every Wednesday from 2:00pm-4:00pm. Cost $3.00 Site: Sanford Civic Center 401 E. Seminole Blvd (cross street Sanford Ave) on beautiful Lake Monroe.
 

Saturday, May 1, 2004
Safari
Discover the park...just before dark. Enjoy live music from local artists, visiting the Zoo and special animal encounters. 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. www.centralfloridazoo.org information@centralfloridazoo.org 407-323-4450 Admission: Adult $8.75, Children 3-12 $4.75, Seniors $6.75
 

Wednesday, May 5, 2004
Storytime at the Zoo
Presented by the Orange County Library System?s Storytellers. Enjoy animal stories and meet an animal. Designed for pre-school children. Time: 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Admission: Free Location: Central Florida Zoo's RainForest Pavilion For more information: 407-323-4450, information@centralfloridazoo.org or www.centralfloridazoo.org
 

Thursday, May 6, 2004 to Sunday, May 23, 2004
Underneath the Lintel by Glen Berger
Orlando Theatre Project presents "Underneath the Lintel" by Glen Berger May 6-23, 2004 Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm Sundays at 2:00pm Fine Arts Theatre, Seminole Community College 100 Weldon Blvd., Sanford, FL 32773 Tickets are $22 Senior and student discounts, group rates available Reservations and information: OTP box office - 407-328-2040 Website - www.otp.cc In this "Impressive Presentation of Lovely Evidences," an eccentric Dutch librarian recounts his growing obsession with a library book returned more than a hundred years overdue. A wondrous and wonderfully funny quest halfway around the world leads to unimagined discoveries! "A tale of a picaresque journey that evolves into a spiritual quest.A wonderful metaphor for life's elusive but inextinguishable meaning."  New York Times "Outrageously funny, madly literate... a stunner."  LA Weekly Tickets and information 407-328-2040
 

Friday, May 7, 2004
Kid's Zoo to Do
It?s great to be a wild kid at the Zoo and now children are invited to visit the Zoo after hours during Kid?s Zoo to Do. There will be live entertainment, animal encounters, face painting, crafts and games, and of course, seeing all the animals. Fun for the entire family, created especially for kids. Time: 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Admission: $4.75 per person Central Florida Zoo Members: $3.00 per person For more information: 407-323-4450, information@centralfloridazoo.org or www.centralfloridazoo.org
 

Saturday, May 8, 2004
Safari Nights
Discover the park...just before dark. Enjoy live music from local artists, visiting the Zoo and special animal encounters. 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. www.centralfloridazoo.org information@centralfloridazoo.org 407-323-4450 Admission: Adult $8.75, Children 3-12 $4.75, Seniors $6.75
 

Wednesday, May 12, 2004
Storytime at the Zoo
Presented by the Orange County Library System?s Storytellers. Enjoy animal stories and meet an animal. Designed for pre-school children. Time: 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Admission: Free Location: Central Florida Zoo's RainForest Pavilion For more information: 407-323-4450, information@centralfloridazoo.org or www.centralfloridazoo.org
 

Friday, May 14, 2004 to Sunday, May 16, 2004
Annie, Jr.
Annie, Jr. will be performed by the Junior Theatre of Wekiva River Players. The same story just retold with fun and cute kids in all of the roles...even Sandy the dog! All tickets are only $5 and can be purchased by calling the Helen Stairs Theater box office at 407-321-8111. Show times are Friday and Saturday night at 7:30p and Sunday matinee at 2p. All shows are the Helen Stairs Theater in downtown Sanford. " target="_blank">www.wekivariverplayers.org info@wekivariverplayers.org
 

Friday, May 14, 2004
Kid's Zoo to Do
It?s great to be a wild kid at the Zoo and now children are invited to visit the Zoo after hours during Kid?s Zoo to Do. There will be live entertainment, animal encounters, face painting, crafts and games, and of course, seeing all the animals. Fun for the entire family, created especially for kids. Time: 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Admission: $4.75 per person Central Florida Zoo Members: $3.00 per person For more information: 407-323-4450, information@centralfloridazoo.org or www.centralfloridazoo.org
 

Friday, May 14, 2004
Night Hike at the Lake Jesup Wilderness Area
Friday, May 14, 2004. 7:30 p.m.  Come join the Natural Lands staff as they lead you on a hike to the wild side of Seminole County. Observe and learn about native plants and animals. Hikes last between 1.5 and 3 hours and may cover 2?4 miles. Remember to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring items such as insect repellant, water, snacks, hat, binoculars (day) and flashlight (night). There is no charge for this event; however, space is limited so please call early to reserve your spot. Call (407) 665 7352 or visit the Natural Lands website at www.seminolecountyfl.gov/natland/. Hikes are scheduled twice every month.
 

Saturday, May 15, 2004
Safari Nights
Discover the park...just before dark. Enjoy live music from local artists, visiting the Zoo and special animal encounters. 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. www.centralfloridazoo.org information@centralfloridazoo.org 407-323-4450 Admission: Adult $8.75, Children 3-12 $4.75, Seniors $6.75
 

Wednesday, May 19, 2004
Storytime at the Zoo
Presented by the Orange County Library System?s Storytellers. Enjoy animal stories and meet an animal. Designed for pre-school children. Time: 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Admission: Free Location: Central Florida Zoo's RainForest Pavilion For more information: 407-323-4450, information@centralfloridazoo.org or www.centralfloridazoo.org
 

Friday, May 21, 2004
Kid's Zoo to Do
It?s great to be a wild kid at the Zoo and now children are invited to visit the Zoo after hours during Kid?s Zoo to Do. There will be live entertainment, animal encounters, face painting, crafts and games, and of course, seeing all the animals. Fun for the entire family, created especially for kids. Time: 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Admission: $4.75 per person Central Florida Zoo Members: $3.00 per person For more information: 407-323-4450, information@centralfloridazoo.org or www.centralfloridazoo.org
 

Saturday, May 22, 2004
Safari Nights
Discover the park...just before dark. Enjoy live music from local artists, visiting the Zoo and special animal encounters. 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. www.centralfloridazoo.org information@centralfloridazoo.org 407-323-4450 Admission: Adult $8.75, Children 3-12 $4.75, Seniors $6.75
 

Saturday, May 22, 2004
The All-American Soap Box Derby
The All-American Soap Box Derby is a youth gravity racing program for boys and girls ages 8-17. Races are held monthly from September - May in Sandford's Derby Park, the only one of its kind in the Southeastern U.S. Sanford is ia three-time winner of the "Champs Choice Award" for best race city the past three years.  Since 1934 the goals of the program have been to promote family unity, to teach basic workmanship skills and instill a sprit of competition and rerseverance.  For more information contact Central Florida Soap Box Derby Norm Perry (407)330-5697.
 

Tuesday, May 25, 2004
Cranes Comedy
Two hours of family comedy on the fourth Tuesday of each month at Cranes Roost in Altamonte Springs. 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Produced by VIR Productions. For further information call 407-571-8863. www.altamonteleisure.org cranesroostpark@altamonte.org
 

Wednesday, May 26, 2004
Storytime at the Zoo
Presented by the Orange County Library System?s Storytellers. Enjoy animal stories and meet an animal. Designed for pre-school children. Time: 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Admission: Free Location: Central Florida Zoo's RainForest Pavilion For more information: 407-323-4450, information@centralfloridazoo.org or www.centralfloridazoo.org
 

Friday, May 28, 2004
Kid's Zoo to Do
It?s great to be a wild kid at the Zoo and now children are invited to visit the Zoo after hours during Kid?s Zoo to Do. There will be live entertainment, animal encounters, face painting, crafts and games, and of course, seeing all the animals. Fun for the entire family, created especially for kids. Time: 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Admission: $4.75 per person Central Florida Zoo Members: $3.00 per person For more information: 407-323-4450, information@centralfloridazoo.org or www.centralfloridazoo.org
 

Saturday, May 29, 2004
Safari Nights at the Zoo
Discover the park...just before dark. Enjoy live music from local artists, visiting the Zoo and special animal encounters. 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. www.centralfloridazoo.org information@centralfloridazoo.org 407-323-4450 Admission: Adult $8.75, Children 3-12 $4.75, Seniors $6.75
 

Friday, Jun 11, 2004 to Sunday, Jun 27, 2004
EVITA
EVITA will be performed June 11-27, 2004 with Friday and Saturday night performances at 7:30p and Sunday matinees at 2p. The amazing Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice rock opera made popular by Madonna and Antonio Banderas hits the stage for three weekends only at the Helen Stairs Theater in historical downtown Sanford. Tickets are available by calling the box office at 407-321-8111 and are $15 and $12. The story of Eva Peron and her rise to the top as the wife of an acclaimed leader and her subsequent death at the age of 33 from cancer. A stirring arrangement of word and music, this show is entirely sung. Don't miss EVITA! www.wekivariverplayers.org mail to: info@wekivariverplayers.org
 

Friday, Jun 11, 2004
Night Hike at the Geneva Wilderness Area
Friday, June 11, 2004. 7:30 p.m. NIGHT HIKE AT GENEVA WILDERNESS AREA Come join the Natural Lands staff as they lead you on a hike to the wild side of Seminole County. Observe and learn about native plants and animals. Hikes last between 1.5 and 3 hours and may cover 2 to 4 miles. Remember to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring items such as insect repellant, water, snacks, hat, binoculars (day) and flashlight (night). There is no charge for this event; however, space is limited so please call early to reserve your spot. Call (407) 665 7352 or visit the Natural Lands website at  www.seminolecountyfl.gov/natland/. Hikes are scheduled twice every month.
 

Saturday, Jun 26, 2004
Bones and Fossils Day
Saturday, June 26, 2004 Bones and Fossils Day  Open House Get a closer look at some of the bones and fossils that can be found in Florida. Visit with local archaeologists and learn about local history. There will be exhibits and door prizes. From 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. All ages welcome. The event is located at the Ed Yarborough Nature Center, Geneva Wilderness Area, 3501 CR 426, Geneva.