CALENDAR: Central park will host Arbor Day

Palm Coast Observer
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THURSDAY, MAY 5

Blessing of the Bricks

4 p.m. at Stuart F. Meyer Hospice House, 150 Memorial Medical Parkway. This year’s blessing will be in Kelly’s Corner of the memorial butterfly garden. RSVP to 586-4440.

FRIDAY, MAY 6

American Red Cross Lifeguard Class

4-8 p.m. May 6-8, at the Frieda Zamba Swimming Pool, 339 Parkview Drive. Official training for those who wish to become lifeguards (ages 15-plus) includes studying CPR, first aid techniques and AED training. $250 fee. Call 986-2323.

Oral, Head and Neck Support Group

4 p.m. at Florida Hospital Flagler, 60 Memorial Medical Parkway, classroom A. Call 864-7895.

First Friday

6-9 p.m. at Veterans Park, 105 S. Second St. Music by The Mercury 49s. Photo contest: Visit cityofflaglerbeach.com for rules.

“Sex, Drugs, Rock and Roll”

7:30 p.m. at City Repertory Theater, 160 Cypress Point Parkway, suite B207. Tickets $20. Other dates: 7:30 p.m. May 7 and 2 p.m. May 8. Call 585-9415

Turtle Talk

6 p.m. at Gamble Rogers Park. Learn about different species of sea turtles. All ages welcome. RSVP at bit.ly/1rNmQNP.

SATURDAY, MAY 7

May Day Memorial Surf Classic

8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Flagler Beach Pier, 215 S. Oceanshore Blvd. Presented by Halifax Health. To raise awareness of and fight heart disease. Founded in memory of Dollie Sue Watson. Visit maydaymemorialsurfclassic.com.

Palm Coast Arbor Day 5K Root Run/Walk

8 a.m. at Central Park, 975 Central Ave. Part of the Palm Coast running series. Register at palmcoastgov.com/ArborDay.

Flagler Audubon End of Year Picnic

9 a.m. at River to Sea Preserve. Flagler Audubon will provide sandwiches and drinks. Please bring a side dish or dessert. Next year’s officers will be elected. RSVP to [email protected].

Palm Coast Annual Arbor Day Celebration

9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Central Park, 975 Central Ave. “Feed a Mouth, Get a Tree, Grow a Community” is this year’s theme. Featuring tree giveaway in exchange for nonperishable food items. Green crafts, vendor booths, wildlife exhibits, kids zone and entertainment. Native butterfly release planned for 11 a.m. New this year is free, secure document shredding service. Free. Call 986-3722.

Golf Tournament at Palm Harbor Golf Club

9 a.m. at Palm Harbor Golf Couse, 100 Cooper Lane. LifeLine/Celebrate Recovery is having a benefit golf tournament. Cost is $90 per player, including greens, cart fees, practice range balls, awards dinner and prizes. Sponsorships are available. Visit lifecoast.org or call 986-4653.

Women’s Day of Leisure

11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Realty Exchange, 300 Palm Coast Parkway. Hosted by Women's Day Committee of First Church of Palm Coast. All ladies welcome. Trivia contest, based on Women of the Bible. Prizes, light refreshments. Free. Call 446-6935.

Mother’s Day Dance

5 p.m. at Palm Coast VFW, 47 Old Kinds Road N. Entertainment and dinner. Tickets $18 each or two for $35. Call 446-8696.

Flagler’s Artist of the Year Showcases

5-8 p.m. at Ocean Art Gallery. Artist Rachel Thompson will hold her opening reception for her show “I AM COLOR.” During the reception Thompson will meet with guest and share artistic techniques. Light refreshments and live music. Free. Call 693-4882.

Flagler County Freedom Fund Banquet

6-11 p.m. at the Hammock Beach Resort, 200 Ocean Crest Drive. Guest speaker is Don Brown, first vice president of the NAACP. Black tie affair, music and dinner. Tickets $75 per person. RSVP 446-7822.

SUNDAY, MAY 8

Organ Concert

4 p.m. at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 156 Florida Park Drive. Featuring organist Heasuk Che. Open to the public. Call 445-4757.

MONDAY, MAY 9

Blanketeers

9 a.m. at the Flagler County Library, 2500 Palm Coast Pkwy NW. Members knit and crochet. No dues. Beginners and yarn donations are always welcomed. Call 597-2950.

TUESDAY, MAY 10

Blood Drive at the Palm Coast Tennis Center

9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Palm Coast Tennis Center, 1290 Belle Terre Parkway. Call 986-2550 or PalmCoastTennisCenter.com.

Hadassah

Noon at Temple Beth Shalom, 40 Wellington Drive. Members of The Tomoka Gem and Mineral Society will present and discuss gemstones and minerals. Open public.

Fearless and Focuses Luncheon

11:30 at Hilton Garden Inn, 55 Town Center Parkway. Cost: Chamber members, $35 for advanced registration and $40 day of the event; guests, $40 for advanced registration and $45 day of the event. RSVP 437-0106.

Multiple Myeloma Support Group

3:30 at Florida Hospital Flagler, 60 Memorial Medical Parkway. Call 586-2065.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 11

Palm Harbor Academy’s Annual Kindergarten and VPK Round Up!

9:30 a.m. at Palm Harbor Academy, 95 Old Kings Road N. If your child will be 5 or 4 before Sept. 1, you can enroll your child into kindergarten or VPK. Meet teachers and have a tour of the classroom. Call 447-9692.

Indian Trails II Neighborhood Watch Meeting

6 p.m. at Flagler County Public Library, 2500 Palm Coast Parkway. Free and open to the public. Email [email protected].

THURSDAY, MAY 12

Annual Mah Jongg and Card Party

11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Cypress Bistro, Cypress Knolls Country Club, 53 Easthampton Blvd. Hosted by Hadassah. Enjoy games. $20 includes lunch. RSVP 283-3287 or [email protected].

Critic’s Choice Dinner Club

5:30 p.m. at Stonewood Grill and Tavern, 100 S. Atlantic Ave. Members visit a new restaurant each month. Spend time with friends enjoying a casual dinner while rating food and service. New members welcome. Food and transportation are at the participant’s responsibility. Pre-register by 5 p.m. May 10 at palmcoastgov.com/register or call 986-2323.

North Atlantic Right Wales Program

6 p.m. at Ocean Art Gallery. Free program. Learn about endangered North Atlantic Right Wales. Register at bit.ly/23j3pb7.

RECURRING EVENTS

Women’s Ecumenical Bible Study

7-week session starting May 10 and 12. Tuesdays 6-8 p.m. and Thursdays 10 a.m. to Noon. At Palm Coast United Methodist Church, 5200 Belle Terre Parkway. “Discerning the Voice of God” will be the study. Childcare available upon request. Open to all denominations. Register to [email protected]

Tai Chi for Seniors

10:30-11:15 a.m. at St. Thomas Church, 5400 Belle Terre Parkway every Tuesday. Fees: Silver Sneakers, Florida Health Care Insurance or donation.

Baby Class with
Ms. Brenda
10-10:45 a.m. every Thursday at the Flagler County Public Library, 2500 Palm Coast Parkway NW. For children up to 14 months to introduce early literacy skills. Call 446-6763.

Family Story Class
10-11 a.m. every Wednesday at the Flagler County Public Library, 2500 Palm Coast Parkway NW. For ages 6 and under. Class theme is snow day. Learn literacy skills with books, music, rhymes, puppets and crafts. Call 446-6763.

Game Day Social
12:30-4 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday at the Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Parkway NE. Bring a game, or play the games that are provided. Light refreshments will be served. Call 986-2323.

Palm Coast Wood Carvers
1-4 p.m. every Tuesday at the Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Parkway NE. Call 986-2323.

Free Joint Replacement Class
2 p.m. every Wednesday at the Florida Hospital Flagler, Classroom C, 60 Memorial Medical Parkway. learn about total hip, knee and shoulder replacement surgery, and post-anesthesia care. Call 586-2085.

Bingo Tuesday
6 p.m. on every Tuesday at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, in the Seton Hall, 4600 Belle Terre Parkway. For ages 18 and older. Complimentary cake and coffee. Call 446-7709.

Ballroom Dancing
7-8 p.m. every Wednesday at the Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Parkway NE. Learn the basic steps and patterns for the six core dances with instructors Tom and Josephine Sanders. Tickets: $10. Call 986-2323.