Events Calendar: A community safety program and Palm Coast Songwriters Festival

Here's what's coming up in Flagler County and Ormond Beach.


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Thursday, April 25

Friends of the Ormond Beach Library April program

When: 2 p.m.

Where: Ormond Beach Library Auditorium, 30 South Beach Street

Details: Officer Danielle Henderson and Officer Andy Rossi of the Ormond Beach Police Department will present a free Community Safety Program titled "Protect Yourself Against Crime." This event will focus on personal safety, home security and fraud prevention. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss concerns about safety and crime in our neighborhood. 

Saturday, April 27

2024 Housing Fair & Financial Clinic

When: 10 a.m.-2p.m.

Where: Allen Chapel AME Church, 580 George W. Engram Blvd. Daytona Beach, 

Details:  HUD counselors, realtors, lenders, insurance agents, home inspectors and title companies will be available to provide answers to all your questions. For more information contact Lydia Gregg at MFHP 386-274-4441 ext 304 or by email at [email protected]. Attendees should reserve their spot.

Wednesday, May 1

Bethune-Cookman University Service of Consecration

When: 6:30 p.m.

Where: Gertrude Hotchkiss Heyn Memorial Chapel, 640 Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd., Daytona Beach

Details: Bethune-Cookman University is inviting the community to participate in a sacred tradition started in the 1930s by its founder, Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune. The Service of Consecration is a worship experience designed to give graduating seniors the opportunity to recommit their lives to God and be consecrated for future service. Free and open to the public.

Thursday, May 2

Palm Coast Songwriters Festival

When: Hours vary, first performances begin 5 p.m. May 2-4, and 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 5.

Where: Daytona State College Palm Coast Amphitheater, 545 Colbert Lane 

Details: Over 40 songwriters are expected to perform with over 150 hits. Single Day (reserved and general admission) tickets are available for purchase, along with a very limited number of Four Day Reserved Seat Passes. Between May 3-5, the Festival will host other shows earlier in the day at local restaurants.  For more information including the schedule and to purchase tickets, visit the Palm Coast Songwriters Festival website at www.palmcoastsongwritersfestival.com

Saturday, May 4

Law Enforcement Torch run

When: 8 a.m.

Where:  Ormond Beach City Hall, 22 South Beach Street

Details: The 1-mile run will start and finish in the breezeway at Ormond Beach City Hall. The run starts at the breezeway, goes west down Corbin Avenue, to Eileen Butts Street, Tomoka Avenue, South Yonge Street, then north on South Yonge Street,  east onto West Granada Boulevard to City Hall's rear sidewalk.

The event will  also include a Touch-A-Truck event, a DJ and food vendors. Contact Sgt. Michael Garner for more vendor information at [email protected] 386-559-0622.

Sunday, May 5

Pathways 5K and color fun run

When: 4 p.m.

Where: Pathways Elementary School, 2100 Airport Road, Ormond Beach

Details: Join this 5K Color Run or 1-mile Color Fun Run.The early bird deadline to register is April 15. Visit https://www.pathwayspta.org/color-run.

Knights of Columbus blood donation event and Pancake Breakfast

When: 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Where: St. Brendan the Navigator Catholic Church, 1000 Ocean Shore Blvd., Ormond Beach

Details: Share your power and donate blood to save a life at a blood donation event sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 13018. The OneBlood Big Red Bus will be on site to accept blood donations. OneBlood offers a free gift, and a $20 eGift card in addition to a complimentary wellness checkup. All donors receive a free pass to the Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast in the social hall to enjoy scrambled eggs, sausage and all the pancakes you can eat, along with coffee and orange juice.

Breakfast for non-donors is only $6, kids under 12 eat free.

Monday, May 6

Palm Coast Astronomy Club meeting

When: 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Where: Palm Coast Public Library, 2500 Palm Coast Parkway 

Details: The month's meeting is "Astronomy Club Eclipse Observations.” Anyone interested in astronomy is welcome. Meeting room is located immediately to the right after entering the library.

Thursday, May 9

Halifax Genealogical Society Monthly meeting

When: 1:30-3:45 p.m.

Where: Ormond Beach Library Auditorium, 30 South Beach Street

Details: Genealogist Ann Osisek will give a presentation titled, “Calico & Cornbread – How to Find Your Female Ancestors” for the club's May meeting. The presentation is meant to help with faster researching of the women in a genealogist's family trees. Guest registration is free. 

Tradewinds Exhibit 2024

When: 5-7 p.m.

Where:  Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens, 78 East Granada Blvd.

Details: Join us to celebrate the opening of "Tradewinds 2024," an exhibit featuring artwork by Seabreeze High School students. Meet many of the exhibiting artists and enjoy light refreshments.

Saturday, May 11

Pilot Club of the Halifax Area’s Annual Fashion Show

When: Door opens at 11:00 a.m. Show starts promptly at 12 p.m.

Where: Mary McLeod Bethune Performing Arts Center, 698 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach

Details: The annual fashion show is a fundraiser to benefit the local youth and charities. Tickets are $36 each, and the show will include a luncheon, the latest fashions from JCPenney, basket raffles and a 360 photo booth.

Tickets can be purchased at halifaxpilotsclub.ticketspice.com/halifax-fashion-fest and the show is also viewable virtually at https://halifaxpilotsclub.ticketspice.com/halifax-fashion-fest for those unable to attend in person. The virtual attendees will be eligible for cash prizes.

Ongoing

BAM Senior Fitness Class

When: 9:30 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays

Where: Palm Coast First Baptist Church, 6050 Palm Coast Parkway NW, Palm Coast

Details: Join this Balance and Motion class and develop strength and endurance, core stability and balance. Taught by senior fitness specialist Artie G, the class is open to all fitness levels and free with most insurances. A donation is accepted for those without coverage. See full schedule at synergyseniorfitness.com or call 386-931-3485.

Art League of Daytona Beach presents 'Art Nuance'

When: 1-4 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday, through April 26

Where: Art League of Daytona Beach,433 S. Palmetto Ave., Daytona Beach

Details: See this exhibit featuring the artwork of George Stuart, Toni Slick, Mary Wentzel and Mike Nelson. The exhibit will run through April 26. Visit artleague.org.

Women's book club

When: 12:30-2 p.m. every Tuesday, beginning Jan. 9

Where: Central Baptist Church, 152 Fairview Ave., Daytona Beach

Details: Join this book club, which will study "Love Stories of the Bible Speak" by Shannon Bream. The book club will meet in the Marchman Building, room 117. Contact Sylvia Meincke at 386-451-5223.

Moms of Pre Schoolers

When: 9:30-11:30 a.m. on the second and fourth Friday of the month

Where: Central Baptist Church, 152 Fairview Ave., Daytona Beach

Details: Moms of Pre Schoolers is a free faith-based program for moms, moms-to-be and their preschoolers for support and encouragement. Breakfast is provided, as well as a video with discussion and crafts. Playtime offered for children, with adult supervision. Call 386-255-2588.

MOAS exhibitions

When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday

Where: Museum of Arts and Sciences, 352 S. Nova Road, Daytona Beach

Details: Want to spend a day looking at fine art? The Museum of Arts and Sciences has the following shows on display: "Tide Pools: Exploring Coastal Communities" ; "The Lure of Florida Fishing" ; and "Megalodon: Largest Shark that Ever Lived."

Matanzas and Flagler Palm Coast High School Students Art Show

When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Saturday until May 4

Where: Expressions Art Gallery on Colbert inside Grand Living Realty Building, 2298 Colbert Lane, Palm Coast, FL, USA

Details: Expressions Art Gallery on Colbert is hosting the Matanzas and Flagler Palm Coast High School Student's 2024 Art Show. All are welcome to stop in and get a peek at the future of art! The student artwork is always exciting.

 

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