Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 23rd of November.
Good morning, Sanford.
Heart of Florida United Way distributed 6,000 Thanksgiving meal kits (cars stretched around the block at Valencia College) to families in need across Orange, Seminole and Osceola counties while over 1,000 volunteers packed the meals at the Central Florida Fairgrounds this week.
Each kit contains shelf-stable items and a gift card for protein, and the food will serve 24,000 people this coming Thursday for Thanksgiving.
16th Annual Turkey Day 5K
7:40 a.m. — Fort Mellon Park — Registration fee applies — Celebrate Thanksgiving with Sanford’s biggest fun run featuring a costume contest and complimentary treats.
Paws & Claus 2025
10 AM – 2 PM — Fort Mellon Park — Free entry — Celebrate the holiday season with family-friendly pet adoptions and festive fun at the annual Paws & Claus event.
Cookies & Milk with Santa and Mrs. Claus
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Dees Brothers Brewery — Free entry — Celebrate the holiday season with cookies, milk, and photo opportunities with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Fast Track to Java 17 and OOP Training
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Global One Training Group — $2250 — Master Java 17 and object-oriented programming in an intensive five-day course.
An Intimate Evening with David Foster and Katharine McPhee
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience beloved hits performed by a Grammy-winning musician and an acclaimed Broadway star.
Sanford Punk Rock Flea Market
12-6 p.m. — Tuffy's Music Box & Lounge — Free entry — Experience a vibrant market with eclectic vendors, delicious food, and a lineup of five live punk bands.
Sounds of the Season: A Caroling Cruise
5-8:30 p.m. — St Johns Rivership Company — Cost unknown — Celebrate the season with a delightful caroling dinner cruise aboard the Barbara Lee.
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