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New Smyrna police officer wins
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motorcycle challenge 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 fro...
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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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DeLand art notes
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Kids, teens can view their camp work The Summer 2012 Camp Create and Teen Art Academy Youth Art Exhibition will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, at the Museum of Florida Art, 600 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand, An exhibition of collaborative works made by the 4 to 12-year-old campers and selected works from the teen participants wil...
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DeLand community notes
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Volusia County church to host County Council debate A debate featuring Volusia County Council District 1 and County Council chairman candidates will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3, at First Baptist Church, DeLeon Springs. The debate will be followed by a meet and greet. The public is welcome. For more information, call (386) 717-1524 o...
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DeLand religion news
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Learn about the Bible A summer kids' event called Sky will be hosted at First Christian Church Disciples of Christ, 1401 W. New York Ave., DeLand, from Sunday, Aug. 5, through Thursday, Aug. 9. Registration is at 6 p.m. each night with the program starting at 6:15 p.m. and ending at 8:45 p.m. At Sky, kids participate in Bible-learning activitie...
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DeLand school news
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Resident named to honors list Katherine Epifanio, of DeLand was named to the Spring 2012 honors list at Mary Baldwin College. Students named to the honors list earned grade point averages of 3.75 to 4.00. To be eligible, a student must be a degree candidate and must have earned at least 12 semester hours for the grading period. Resident recei...
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Volusia County church to host County Council debate
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A debate featuring Volusia County Council District 1 and County Council chairman candidates will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3, First Baptist Church, DeLeon Springs. The debate will be followed by a meet and greet. The public is welcome. For more information, call (386) 717-1524 or email cindytodd1@hotmail.com. Learn about invasive pl...
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Deltona school news
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Daytona State appoints director of campus services for Deltona campus Suzette Cameron has been named director of campus services for the Deltona Campus of Daytona State College. Ms. Cameron has been with the college since February 2008 in the position of deputy chief of campus safety. In her new position, she will coordinate student support ser...
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New Smyrna Beach art notes
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'Reconciliation' art talk slated At Hub on Canal An art talk with Jon Miller will be held at 4 p.m. Aug. 4, at The Hub on Canal, 132 Canal St., New Smyrna Beach. The event is open to the public and admission is free. Mr. Miller will speak about his current exhibition, "Reconciliation," exploring the interpersonal struggles to achieve intimacy w...
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New Smyrna Beach community notes
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Low-cost pet shot clinic planned There will be a lower cost pet shot clinic sponsored by the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animal rescue from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, at Family Dollar, 109 Boston and U.S. Highway 1 in Edgewater. This is a cash-only clinic for the shots. The clinic is open to everyone, no appointment needed. For mor...
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Obituaries
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Henry Allnutt Henry Douglas Allnutt, 88, of New Smyrna Beach, died Sunday, July 22, at his residence. Arrangements by Settle-Wilder Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 406 S. Orange St., New Smyrna Beach. Dorothy Geho Dorothy Louise "Dot" Geho, 88, died July 20, at the Hospice Care Center in Edgewater. Arrangements by Settle-Wilder Funeral ...
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Ormond Beach, Daytona Beach and Holly Hill art notes
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Camp Broadway at the Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center For the first time, the Children's Musical Theatre Workshop Inc. in Ormond Beach will host a one-day Camp Broadway EXP for students, ages 10-17, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 16, at the Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center, 399 N. U.S. Highway 1. Registration is ongoing via the U....
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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 Mo...
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Ormond Beach, Daytona Beach community notes
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Blood drive scheduled Florida's Blood Centers and Einstein Bros Bagels are staging a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday Aug. 4 alongside the bagel shop in Rivergate Village, 110 S. Nova Road, Ormond Beach. Donors will get free "bagel and shmear," a voucher for a free movie ticket, and a "surprise gift," according to the bagel shop's ...
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Ormond Beach, Daytona Beach and Holly Hill school news
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Embry-Riddle Professor to Chair New Civil Engineering Department Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's College of Engineering has appointed aerospace engineering professor John Weavil as the chair of the newly formed Civil Engineering Department, effective fall 2012. Formerly, Civil Engineering was included in the Mechanical, Civil and Engine...
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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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Low-cost pet shot clinics planned There will be two lower cost pet shot clinics sponsored Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animal rescue on Saturday, Aug. 4. The first clinic will be held from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Best in Show Pet Grooming, 201 Commonwealth Blvd. Port Orange. The second clinic will be held from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Mr. Petm...
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Don't wait until the last minute for mandatory back-to-school immunizations
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For Hometown News TALLAHASSEE - The Florida Department of Health is encouraging all parents and guardians to check the immunization status and school requirements for their children. As children and families across Florida prepare to start another school year, it is vital that all students have their required immunizations. Immunization documen...
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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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