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DeLand community notes
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Cultural Council meeting canceled The Cultural Council of Volusia County meeting originally scheduled for Friday, July 27 has been canceled. The next meeting is set for 9 a.m. Friday, Sep. 28, at the Florida Museum for Women Artists in DeLand. The Cultural Council advises the Volusia County Council on matters relating to cultural arts and is th...
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DeLand School News
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FUTURES Foundation receives match grant funding The Consortium of Florida Education Foundations, in conjunction with the State of Florida Department of Education recently awarded FUTURES $45,193.52 in matching funds through the school district education foundation matching grant program. Through individual donations and fundraising activities, ...
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DeLand school news
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Sixth grade orientation planned Southwestern Middle School will hold its sixth grade orientation program, called STARTS, from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, Aug. 9 and Friday, Aug. 10, 605 W. New Hamsphire Ave., DeLand. Students with last names beginning with A to L should attend Thursday. Students with last names beginning with M to Z should attend...
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Clubs
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.AARP: The Daytona Beach Chapter 386 meets at 11a.m. the second Thursday of each month at the Duff's Buffet on Ridgewood Avenue in South Daytona. This organization provides various ways for participants to get involved in community projects and discuss senior issues. Call (386) 523-4658 for more information. .Al-Anon: Meetings are held at noon Mo...
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Deltona community notes
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Cultural Council meeting canceled The Cultural Council of Volusia County meeting originally scheduled for July 27 has been canceled. The next meeting is set for 9 a.m. Friday, Sep. 28, at the Florida Museum for Women Artists in DeLand. The Cultural Council advises the Volusia County Council on matters relating to cultural arts and is the state-...
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New Smyrna Beach community notes
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Author to discuss God Author William Kringel will discuss his book, "Is Your God Real? A Rational Look at God," at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 29, at the New Smyrna Beach Regional Library, 1001 S. Dixie Freeway. The book was published in 2011 by Tate Publishing. Reservations are not required. For more information, call (386) 424-2910, Ext. 104, or visi...
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New Smyrna police officer wins motorcycle challenge
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For Hometown News NEW SMYRNA BEACH - Chris Salomone of the New Smyrna Beach Police Department was winner of the Overall Top Rider Harley Class in the 6th annual New Smyrna Beach Police Motorcycle Challenge held at the Home Depot here recently. The Overall Top Rider Open Class was M. Hodge of Osceola Count. Sixteen riders from six agencies in ...
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Obituaries
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Betty Louise Johanson Betty ("BJ," "Betty Jo") Louise Johanson, 81, of Edgewater died in her sleep on July 3, 2012. Arrangements by Settle-Wilder Funeral Home, 406 South Orange St., New Smyrna Beach. Eugene "Jack" Gillis Eugene "Jack" Gillis, 76, of Edgewater, died Sunday, July 15, in Edgewater. Arrangements by Settle-Wilder Funeral Home, 40...
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New Smyrna Beach religion news
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Course on the roll of mysticism offered The New Smyrna Beach Interfaith Theology Club will hold a new 12-week video course on mysticism starting July 31. The club meets at 3 p.m. each Tuesday at the Coronado Community United Methodist Church. The sessions last about 90 minutes usually beginning with a 30-minute video presentation of an influe...
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Ormond Beach, Daytona Beach and Holly Hill art notes
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Auditions scheduled Daytona Playhouse will hold auditions for "Let's Murder Marsha" at 7 p.m. Monday, July 30 and Tuesday, July 31, at 100 Jessamine Blvd., Daytona Beach. Performance dates will be Sept. 7 to 16. For more information, call (386) 256-8646 or visit www.daytonaplayhouse.org. 'The Peace Show' exhibit to open The Casements Galler...
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Ormond Beach-Daytona Beach Club and Classes
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.AARP: The Daytona Beach Chapter 386 meets at 11a.m. the second Thursday of each month at the Duff's Buffet on Ridgewood Avenue in South Daytona. This organization provides various ways for participants to get involved in community projects and discuss senior issues. Call (386) 523-4658 for more information. .Al-Anon: Meetings are held at noon Mon...
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Ormond Beach, Daytona Beach community notes
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Marines to hold social All Marines active, retired are invited to a social gathering from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, July 27, at BJ's, 2514 W. International Blvd., Daytona Beach. For more information, call (386) 226-2005. Meet the candidates The Holly Hill Chamber of Commerce will hold a meet the Holly Hill candidates' session at 7 p.m. Tuesday, J...
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Port Orange Clubs and Classes
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Clubs .AARP of Greater Daytona: The Daytona Beach Chapter 386 meets at 11a.m. the second Thursday of each month at the Duff's Buffet on Ridgewood Avenue in South Daytona. This organization provides various ways for participants to get involved in community projects and discuss senior issues. Call (386) 523-4658 for more information. .Alcoholic...
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Port Orange community notes
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Budget workshop planned The Port Orange City Council will hold a budget workshop on Saturday, July 28, to complete the city's fiscal year 2012-2013 budget. The community is invited to attend this workshop that begins at 8:30 a.m. at the Lakeside Community Center, 1999 City Center Circle. The city council will review the current budget proposal ...
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The Y is 'Serving Up Summer' with the Wal-Mart Foundation to fight child hunger
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For Hometown News While summer should be a time of fun, exploration and relaxation, many children are left without the nutrition they need to learn, grow and thrive. More than 21 million children lose access to free or reduced-cost meals once the school year ends, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. To ensure that children in Volusi...
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Local government fair slated
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For Hometown News DAYTONA BEACH - The Young Professionals Group will host its fourth annual Local Government Fair on July 31, at the News-Journal Center in Daytona Beach. The purpose of the fair is to show Young Professionals Group members and the community how they can become involved in local government, and the impact they can have on their...
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New Smyrna Beach clubs and classes
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Clubs - New Smyrna Beach .All British Car Club: This club is dedicated to preservation, maintenance and enjoyment of all British automobiles. Members gather monthly to exchange information, technical tips and to show off their cars. This active group offers many special events. For more information, visit the Website at www.volusiabritishc...
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