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FLORIDA'S NATURAl CHOICE
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29 - 30
Seminole Softball Club
Memorial Day Tournament
Red Bug Lake Park, Casselberry.
Area youth tournament. Contact
Todd Miller (407) 366-4568.
29 - 30
World's Largest Softball Tournament
Men's "C" National Qualifier
Seminole Counry Softball Complex,
Altamonte Springs. Contact Tony
Galloway (407) 696-5979.
29 - 30
Seminole Soccer Club
Youth Soccer Tournament
Sylvan Lake Park, Sanfotd. State-wide
participation. Contact Joe Neri
(4071035.
~June
2nd & 4th Wednesday
Bradlee-Mclntyre House Tour
130 Warren Ave., Longwood. Tour
a 19th century Queen Anne style house
built as a winter cottage. Tours from
11 :00 a.m. ro 4:00 p.m. For info call
(407) 332-0225 or John Bistline
(407) 332-6920.
June through July
Summer Education Programs:
The Nature Niche, Animal Trackers,
Jr. Zoologist
Centtal Florida Zoological Park, 3755
N. Highway 17-92, Sanford. Recreation,
exploration and conservation are the
ingredients for a fun learning experience.
The Nature Niche for children 6-12, uses
the natural wetlands surrounding the zoo
for a dynamic and exciting program
based on the abundant plant and animal
life through games, observations, acrivi-
ties and crafts. Children 6-12 may travel
the globe in a make-believe trek to meet
animals and experience the life and
culture of other lands during Animal
Trackers. In the Jr. Zoologist program,
children 9-12 may experience what it's
like to be a zoo keeper by working with
the keepers behind the scenes. Advance
registration required. For more information
call (407) 323-4450 exr. 123.
17 - 22
Florida Section/US Tennis Association
Jr. State Closed Tennis Tournament
Red Bug Lake Park, Sanlando Park &
Sylvan Lake Park. Contact Cindy
Harkins (407) 695-7113.
19
6th Annual Father's Day Golf Outing
Casselberry Golf Club, Casselberry.
Golf tournament in scramble format
with an 8:00 a.m. shotgun start. Cost
TBD. For more information call
(407) 262-7720 ext. 1305.
20
Father's Day at the Zoo
Central Florida Zoological Park, 3755
N. Highway 17-92, Sanford. 9:00 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m. Treat your dad to
a relaxing day of family fun. Free for
members and fathers accompanied by
their family. Non-members: Adults $7,
children (3-12) $3. Seniors 60 and over
$4. For more information call (407)
323-4450 ext. 149.
2S - 27
Central Florida Swim Classic with
Longwood Aquatic Club
Lake Brantley Aquatic Center, 1002
Palm Springs Rd., A1ramonte Springs.
For more information call
(407) 862-2207.
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1999
January to June
Florida's Natural Choice for...
· Fun · Sports .Conventions
· Arts and Entertainment
Seminole County Florida
Convention & Visitors Bureau
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2nd & 4th Wednesday
Bradlee-Mclntyre House Tour
130 Warren Ave., Longwood.
Tour a 19th century Queen Anne
style house built as a winter cottage.
Tours from 11 :00 a.m. ro 4:00 p.m.
For information call (407) 332-0225
or John Bistline (407) 332-6920.
January - April
Planetarium Shows
Seminole Communiry College
B-Building, 100 Weldon Blvd.,
Sanford. Tonight's Sky, 1st, 3rd & 5th
Fri. of the month 8:30 p.m.; Myths in
the Night, 2nd & 4th Fri. of the month
8:30 p.m.; Larry, Cat in Space, Sat.
matinee 1:00 p.m.; The 13th Sign,
Sat. evenings 8:30 p.m. Evening shows
$3 adults, $1 K-12 students and seniors.
Matinee $1 all ages. For more information
call (407) 328-2360.
January - May
Historical Awareness for
Seminole County Students
Bradlee-Mclnryre House Museum,
130 Warren Ave., Longwood. 9:00 a.m.
to 12:00 noon. Three-part program of
storytellers, Victorian fashion and tour
of the three-story 1885 Queen Anne sryle
house. Free. Contact Carolyn Bistline
(407) 830-9459 or (407) 332-0225.
7 -24
Orlando Theatre Project - Molly Sweeney
Seminole Communiry College Fine Arts
Theatre, 100 Weldon Blvd., Sanford.
Thurs. - Sat. performances at 8:00 p.m.,
Sun. matinee at 2:00 p.m. A lyrical and
poignant tale of a woman offered a
chance to regain her sight, her husband
given a cause to fight for, and a doctor
facing his last chance at redemption.
Irish storytelling at its best from the
author of Dancing at Lughnasa. Single
tickets $15. Season ticket packages
$40 with various discounts available.
For more information call (407) 328-2040.
January 12 - February 4
Ironworks by Teresa Young
Seminole Communiry College Fine Arts
Gallery, 100 Weldon Blvd., Sanford.
Teresa Young is a So. Carolina sculptor
working in welded steel incorporating
craft rechniques of quilting, sewing and
basketry. Open Mon. & Wed. noon -
3:00 p.m., Tues. & Thurs. 3:00 p.m.-
6:00 p.m. and evenings of lectures, music
and theatre performances. For more
information call (407) 328-2039.
14 - 15
AARP Driver Class
Sanford Senior Center, Sanford.
12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. To sign
up call (407) 302-1010.
15 - 16
22nd Annual Scottish Highland Games
Seminole Greyhound Park, Casselberry.
Combining the traditions of Highland
Games past with bold innovations for
the future. Special guests, piping and
drumming, Highland dancing, jousting
knights, Scotrish food & wares, enter-
tainment, athletics, children's activities.
Adults $10, children (6-11) $6. For
more information call (407) 426-7268.
15 - 17
NTRP Adult Tennis Tournament
San Ian do Park, Altamonte Springs.
Area tournament. Contact
Charlie O'Brien (407) 869-5966.
16 - 17
Martin Luther King Celebration
Sanford Civic Center, 401 E. Seminole
Blvd., Sanford. 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
For more information call Carla Thomas
(407) 330-5665.
19
Ballroom Dance Lessons
Sanford Senior Center, Sanford.
Beginners 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., intermediate
3 p.m. to 4 p.m., Latin dances 4 p.m.
ro 5 p.m. $12.00 for six weeks. For
more information call (407) 302-1010.
21 - 24
Active Life Styles Adult Softball Camp
Seminole Counry Softball Complex,
Altamonte Springs. Regional event.
Contact AI Schnider (888) 335-3828.
23
Citrus Invitational Tournament
Orlando Jai-Alai, 6405 So. Highway 17-92,
Fern Park. Matinee - noon; evening
performance 7:30 p.m. Best players in
the country compere for title and prize
money. For more information contact
Tracy Cowart (407) 339-6221 ext. 103.
30
Jazz Ensemble Spring Concert
Fine Arts Concert Hall, Seminole
Communiry College, 100 Weldon Blvd.,
Sanford. 8:00 p.m. Free and open ro
the public. For more information call
(407) 328-2039.
JMay
1 ......
A Taste of Oviedo
Oviedo Ciry Hall, 400 Alexandria Blvd.,
Oviedo. 10 a.m. ro 7 p.m. Spring
festival sponsored by Oviedo Chamber
of Commerce featuring live enterrain-
ment, fine arts and crafts show, sampling
from local restaurants, classic car show,
cooking contest, children's activities
and business expo. Admission: adults
$1 donation. For information contact
Angela Williford (407) 365-6500.
1
Public Safety Day
Crane's Roost Park, Altamonte Springs.
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. For more
information call (407) 263-3786.
1
Sun Belt Day Lily Show
Sanford Civic Center, 401 E. Seminole
Blvd., Sanford. For more information
call Jean Norris (407) 322-4436.
2nd & 4th Wednesday
Bradlee-Mclntyre House Tour
130 Warren Ave., Longwood. Tour
a 19th century Queen Anne sryle house
built as a winter cottage. Tours from
11 :00 a.m. ro 4:00 p.m. For info call
(407) 332-0225 or John Bistline
(407) 332-6920.
5
Cinco de Mayo
Sanford Civic Center, 401 E. Seminole
Blvd., Sanford. To sign up for this fun
day call (407) 302-1010.
9
Mother's Day at Higgins House -
Victorian Bed & Breakfast
420 S. Oak Ave., Sanford. Honor
Mother with an old-fashioned Sunday
dinner & horse-drawn carriage ride
through historic Sanford. $21.95 per
person. Advance reservations only.
For tickets and more information call
(407) 324-9238.
13 - 30
Orlando Theatre Project - Below the Belt
Seminole Communiry College Fine Arts
Theatre, 100 Weldon Blvd., Sanford.
Thurs. - Sat. performances at 8:00 p.m.,
Sun. matinee at 2:00 p.m. Two co-workers
struggle with each other, their
intimidating yet ineffectual boss,
and the comic insanity of their positions
in an industrial madhouse thar makes
Dilbert's cubicle look like a holiday.
Single tickets $15. Season ticket packages
$40 with various discounts available.
For more information call (407) 328-2040.
14 - 16
Patriot Aquatics Long Course
Swimming Invitational
Lake Brantley Aquatic Center, 1002
Palm Springs Rd., Altamonte Springs.
For more information call (407) 862-
2207.
14 - 16
NTRP Adult Tennis Tournament
Sanlando Park, Alramonte Springs.
Area tournament. Contact
Charlie O'Brien (407) 869-5966.
25
Revelry '99
Student Center Multi-Purpose Room,
Seminole Communiry College, 100
Weldon Blvd., Sanford. 7:30 p.m.
Featuring poets published in Revelry,
the literary voice of the Gwendolyn
Brooks Writers Assoc. of Florida, Inc.
Free and open ro the public. For more
information call (407) 328-2060.
26
National Senior Health
and Fitness Day at the Zoo
Central Florida Zoological Park, 3755
N. Highway 17-92, Sanfotd. 9:00 a.m.
ro 1 :00 p.m. Local seniors celebrate
senior fitness ar the zoo, an official site
for National Senior Health and Fitness
Day. Activities will include health
screenings, scavenger hunt, Nature
Trekkers Walking Trail, healthy snacks,
prizes and more. For more information
call (407) 323-4450 ext. 149.
26
Tuesday Voices - Poetry Readings
. Multi-Purpose Room, Seminole
Community College Student Center, ] 00
Weldon Blvd., Sanford. 7:30 p.m. Free
and open to the public. For more infor-
mation call (407) 328-2060.
29 - 31
Sanlando Glass Show
Sanford Civic Center, 40 I E. Seminole
Blvd., Sanford. Fri. 6 p.m to 9 p.m.,
Sat. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.
to 4 p.m. For more information call
(407) 302-1010 or (407) 298-3355.
30 - Feb. I
Junior Super Series Tennis Tournament
Red Bug Park, Casselberry and San Ian do
Park, Altamonte Springs. Super Series
State Tournament. Contact Cindy
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2nd & 4th Wednesday
Bradlee-Mclntyre House Tour
130 Warren Ave., Longwood. Tour
a 19th century Queen Anne style house
built as a winter cottage. Tours from
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For info call
(407) 332-0225 or John Bistline
(407) 332-6920.
6-7
Physique Plus 12-Hour Spinning Tourney
Crane's Roost Park, Altamonte Springs.
8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sponsored by
Physique Plus. For more information
call (407) 894-3200.
February 9 - March 12
LES BARTA, photoconstructions
Seminole Community College Fine Arts
Gallery, 100 Weldon Blvd., Sanford.
This Nevada artist manipulates visual
language as an exercise of the power to
construct reality. Mixed media including
photography and compurer graphics.
Open Mon. & Wed. noon - 3:00 p.m.,
Tues. & Thurs. 3:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.
and evenings of lectures, music and
theatre performances. For more
information call (407) 328-2039.
12
Father/Daughter Dance
Civic Center, Winter Springs. 7:00 p.m.
to 10:00 p.m. A free dance for Winter
Springs residents. OJ, refreshments and
desserts provided. For more information
call (407) 327-7110.
12 - 14
Antique Show
Sanford Civic Center, 40 I E. Seminole
Blvd., Sanford. Fri. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.,
Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sun. II a.m.
to 5 p.m. For more information call
(904) 269-2431.
16
Tarpon Springs
Leave Sanford Senior Center 8:00 a.m.,
return 6:00 p.m. $45.95 includes
transportation, sponge boat tour,
lunch at Louis Pappas. For more
information call (407) 302-1010.
19 - 20
Lake Mary High School Sofiball Tournament
Seminole County Softball Complex,
Altamonte Springs. Area tournament.
Contact Jeannie Fisher (407) 320-9550.
19 - 21
Swimming Invitational
Longwood Aquatic Club, 1655 E.E.
Williamson Rd., Longwood.
For more information contact
Joe Auer (407) 862-3232.
19 - 21
Orlando Miniature Doll House Show
Sanford Civic Center, 401 E. Seminole
Blvd., Sanford. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For
more information call (407) 839-9489.
23
Tuesday Voices - Poetry Readings
Multi-Purpose Room, Seminole
Community College Student Center,
100 Weldon Blvd., Sanford. 7:30 p.m.
Free and open to the public. For more
information call (407) 328-2060.
25 - 28
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Fine Arts Theatre, Seminole Community
College, 100 Weldon Blvd., Sanford.
Thurs. - Sat. at 8:00 p.m., Sun. matinee
at 2:00 p.m. Shakespeare's most popular
comedy set in the alternative music scene
of Athens, Georgia. Young lovers rebel
against parents, flee to a night club called
April continued.
II
27th Annual Spring
Symphonic Band Concert
Fine Arts Concen Hall, Seminole
Community College, 100 Weldon Blvd.,
Sanford. 4:00 p.m. Free and open to
the public. For more information call
(407) 328-2039.
14
Contemporary Choral Ensemble
Fine Arts Concen Hall, Seminole
Community College, 100 Weldon Blvd.,
Sanford. 12:00 p.m. Free and open ro
the public. For more information call
(407) 328-2039.
15 - 18, 23 - 25
The Birthday Party
Fine Arts Theatre, Seminole Community
College, 100 Weldon Blvd., Sanford.
Thurs. - Sat. at 8:00 p.m., Sun. matinee
at 2:00 p.m. British playwright Harold
Pinter's dark masterpiece of ominous
threat plays out in a small seaside resort
with a very unusual birthday celebration.
$6 general admission, $5 senior citizens
and students. Fine Arts Theatre Box
Office: (407) 328-2040.
16 - 18
Sunshine State Classic
World Water Ski Championship.
Crane's Roost Lake Park, Altamonte
Springs. For more information call
Don Dyches at (407) 628-4802.
16 - 18
P.Y.A. Bass Tournament
Headquartered at Sanford Civic Center,
near Lake Monroe lakefront in Sanford.
4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more
information call Brian Terwilliger
(407) 328-7041.
17 - 18
Maitland Arts & Fine Crafts Festival
Lake Lily Park, Highway 17-92,
Maitland. 9:00 a.m. ro 5:00 p.m.
Sponsored by the Maitland South
Seminole Chamber of Commerce.
Free. Over 200 artists, food and
entertainment. For more information
contact Susan Miller (407) 644-0741.
18
26th Annual Community Chorus Concert
Fine Arts Concert Hall, Seminole
Community College, 100 Weldon Blvd.,
Sanford. 3:00 p.m. Free and open
to the public. For more information
call (407) 328-2039.
21
Poetic Alliances: A Celebration
of International Poetry
Fine Arts Concen Hall, Seminole
Community College, 100 Weldon Blvd.,
Sanford. ] 2:00 p.m. Free and open to
the public. For more information call
(407) 328-2060.
22
2nd Annual Community
Orchestra Spring Concert
Fine Arts Concert Hall, Seminole
Community College, 100 Weldon Blvd.,
Sanford. 7:00 p.m. Free and open to
the public. For more information call
(407) 328-2039.
23 - 25
Water Polo High School
Regional Championships
Lake Brantley Aquatic Center, 1002
Palm Springs Rd., Alramonte Springs.
Over 200 athletes. For more
information call (407) 862-2207.
24
Earth Day at the Zoo
Central Florida Zoological Park,
3755 N. Highway 17-92, Sanford.
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Join the Central
Florida Zoo in celebration of Earth Day
in the Rainforest Pavilion with environ-
mental exhibits, give-aways, games, crafts
and more. For more information call
(407) 323-4450 ext. 149.
24 - 26
NTRP Spring Break
Adult Tennis Tournament
Red Bug Lake Park, Casselberry.
Area tournament. Contact Cindy
Harkins (407) 695-71 13.
25
32nd Annual Spring Choral Concert
with SCC Chorale and Choraliers
Fine Arts Concen Hall, Seminole
Community College, 100 Weldon Blvd.,
Sanford. 4:00 p.m. Free and open to
the public. For more information call
(407) 328-2039.
the Forest. A hysterical musical romp.
$6 general admission, $5 senior citizens
and students. Fine Arts Theatre Box
Office: (407) 328-2040.
27
Battle of the Bands High School Concert.
Crane's Roost Park, Altamonte Springs.
3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more
information call (407) 830-3883.
27
Gospel Festival
Sanford Civic Center, 40 I E. Seminole
Blvd., Sanford. 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
For more information call
(407) 323-1610 ext. 209.
~MarCh
2nd & 4th Wednesday
BradJee-Mclntyre House Tour
130 Warren Ave., Longwood. Tour
a 19th century Queen Anne style house
built as a winter cortage. Tours from
II :00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For info call
(407) 332-0225 or John Bistline
(407) 332-6920.
5-7
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Fine Arts Theatre, Seminole Community
College, 100 Weldon Blvd., Sanford.
Fri. & Sat. at 8:00 p.m., Sun. matinee
at 2:00 p.m. Shakespeare's most popular
comedy set in the alternative music scene
of Athens, Georgia. Young lovers rebel
against parents, flee to a night club called
the Forest. A hysterical musical romp.
$6 general admission, $5 senior citizens
and students. Fine Arts Theatre Box
Office: (407) 328-2040.
6-8
USTA Florida Section Designated
Junior Tennis Tournament
Red Bug Lake Park, Sanlando Park
and Sylvan Lake Park. State tournament.
Contact Cindy Harkins (407) 695-7113.
8
Anna McGoldrick St. Patrick's Show
Orlando Marriort, Orlando. For more
information call (407) 302-1010.
11 - 12
AARP Driver Class
Sanford Senior Center, Sanford. 12:30 p.m.
to 4:30 p.m. To sign up call (407) 302-1010.
12 - 14
NTRP Adult Tennis Tournament
Sylvan Lake Park, Sanford. Area
tournament. Contact Paul Kobylarz
(407) 322-6567.
12 - 14
Central Florida Quilters Guild
Sanford Civic Center, 40 I E. Seminole
Blvd., Sanford. 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
For more information call
(407) 366-0426.
13
City of Oviedo Annual
Arts & Crafts Festival'99
Riverside Park, 1600 Lockwood Blvd.,
Oviedo. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Homemade
crafts, activities and entertainment
for evetyone's enjoyment. For more
information contact Jenette Davis
(407) 977-6082.
13 - 14
Historic Longwood Founder's Day
Spring Arts and Crafts Festival
Downtown historic Longwood. 9:00 a.m.
to 4:00 p.m. Enjoy fine arts and crafts
while strolling the streets of historic
Longwood. For more information
call (407) 263-2310.
23
Tuesday Voices - Poetry Readings
Featuring the winner of the Dr. Stephen
Caldwell Wright Poetry Awards.
Multi-Purpose Room, Seminole
Community College Student Center,
100 Weldon Blvd., Sanford. 7:30 p.m.
Free and open to the public. For more
information call (407) 328-2060.
26 - 27
Night Sights
Central Florida Zoological Park, 3755 N.
Highway 17-92, Sanford. 7:30 p.m. to
10:00 p.m. See animals in a different
light. This evening safari begins with
dinner, then it's off for a hike through
the zoo where guests will explore the fas-
cinating nighrtime world and meet rhe
animals that enjoy living in the datk.
Non-members: Adults $15, children
(3-12) $7.
Members: Adults $10, children J April
(3-12) $5. Advance reservations required.
For more information
call (407) 323-4450 ext. 123. 2n~4urWednesday ,.,.
BradJee-Mclntyre House Tour .
27 130 Warren Ave., Longwood.
"Florida Then and Now" Tour a 19th centuty Queen Anne style
Wekiwa Springs State Park, 1800 Wekiwa house built as a winter cortage. Tours
Circle, Apopka. 8 a.m. to from II :00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For info call
4 p.m. Encampments in historic time (407) 332-0225 or John Bistline (407)
periods in Florida ftom the 1860's 332-6920.
to pre-1492. Minimal fee. For more
information contact Dave Sukkert 3
(407) 263-8030. Fitness Pit
Sanford Civic Center, 40 I E. Seminole
27 Blvd., Sanford. Body building event. 7:00
Crescendo at Crane's Roost p.m. For more information call Tom
Crane's Roost Park, A!tamonte Springs. Farnsworth (407) 330-5692.
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more
information call (407) 263-3799. 3
Hippity Hop Adventure
27 Central Florida Zoological Park, 3755 N.
4th Annual Easter Egg Hunt Highway 17-92, Sanford. 9:00 a.m. to
Central Winds Park, 1000 East 3:00 p.m. Take a hop along
SR 434, Winter Springs. 10:00 a.m. the adventure trail to discover clues
Easter egg hunt for Winter Springs leading to the Easter bunny with prizes
residents ages 10 and under. Moonwalks, and surprises along the way. Free bunny
face painting, clowns, candy and prizes. tails, face painting, photos with the Easter
Free. For more information call bunny and more. Non-members: Adults
(407) 327-7110. $7, children (3-12) $2. Seniors 60 and
over $4. Free for members
27 and children under 2 years. For more
Kiwanis Club Pancake Day information call (407) 323-4450 ext. 149.
Sanford Civic Center, 40 I E. Seminole
Blvd., Sanford. 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. For 4
more information call (407) 321-1689. Sonrise Service
Crane's Roost Park, A!tamonte Springs.
March 30 - April 22 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Sponsored by
30th Annual Juried Student Exhibition Sanlando Baptist Church. For more infor-
Seminole Community College Fine Arts mation call (407) 788-680 I.
Gallety, 100 Weldon Blvd., Sanford.
Open Mon. & Wed. noon - 3:00 p.m., 9 - 11
Tues. & Thurs. 3:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. and Men's Super Open Softball Tournament
evenings of lectures, music and theatre per- Seminole County Softball Complex,
formances. For more information A!tamonte Springs. National qualifier
call (407) 328-2039. event. Contact Tony Galloway
(407) 696-5979. E
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Open Doors - Short Story Awards 10 - 12
Fine ArtS Lobby, Seminole Community Seminole County Spring Classic
College, 100 Weldon Blvd., Sanford. Junior Tennis Tournament
12:00 p.m. For more information call Sanlando Park, A!tamonte Springs.
(407) 328-2039. Area event. Contact Brian Morrissey
(407) 869-5966.