- May 1, 2024
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A camp for local children with special needs does its best pirate impression; and, local Lions and Elks put their money where their snouts are.
BY THE OBSERVER STAFF
Camp T-Rec hosts pirate week
A program for local children with special needs, Camp T-Rec hosted its Pirate Week last week, where campers kicked off festivities with a field trip to Cracker Creek, in Port Orange. There, they participated in a scavenger hunt, a cruise and an obstacle course.
Campers also made treasure chests and got their faces painted while a disk jockey blasted jams. The week ended with a pirate-themed magician and a playground treasure hunt.
This summer’s Camp T-Rec program has hosted 24 campers in each of its sessions, according to Lori Koplin, the city’s special populations coordinator. The camp meets 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, at the Nova Community Center.
Donate now: Lions looking for food, literature
The Ormond by the Sea Lions Club is currently seeking food donations for its contribution to the Halifax Urban Ministries ongoing food drive. Nonperishable food items can be dropped off at Alfie’s Restaurant, 1666 Ocean Shore Blvd., and Region’s Bank, 1400 Ocean Shore Blvd., throughout August.
The lions will also host a used book sale to benefit Halifax Urban Ministries Saturday Aug. 31, at Region’s Bank.
Call 441-4421.
Elks donate $600 for city veteran display
Ormond Beach Elks Lodge 2193 Exalted Ruler Jackie Curtis presented John Brinkley, of the Veterans Museum Education Center, a check for $600 to help install a veteran’s exhibit at City Hall.
The exhibit, which is on display in the City Hall lobby, was established to honor veterans, educate children and provide a place to foster patriotism, according to the Elks. The lodge will have its name inscribed on a plaque, as a supporter. And Brinkley is also currently collecting memorabilia for the exhibit.
The organization plans to highlight a veteran of the month at the exhibit, as well. Other veteran displays are also located at the Halifax Historical Museum, until Nov. 15, and the Ormond Beach Regional Library, Aug. 1 through Sept. 8.
Additionally, the Elks are currently seeking donations of gift cards, services and merchandise for its 22nd-annual Chinese Auction Nov. 2.
Call 405-9848 or 405-0830.
