West Volusia Calendar of Events July 29-Aug. 5.2017

Saturday, July 29

Farmers Market

8 a.m.-1 p.m. at Gateway Center for the Arts, 880 North U.S. Highway 17-92, DeBary. Call 407-443-6965.

Market in the Park

8 a.m.-1 p.m. at Blake Park, 437 S. Lakeview Drive, Lake Helen. Call 305-393-0682.

A2J Youth Explosion

8:30 a.m. at New Hope Baptist Church, 2855 Lake Helen Osteen Road, Deltona. Workshops and games followed by a 6 p.m. concert by Ugandan Thunder. Free. Call 386-532-8291.

Youth Basic Archery Classes

9 a.m.-noon at the Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge Environmental Learning Center, 4490 Grand Ave., DeLeon Springs. For first-time and advanced archers ages 9-16. No experience necessary. Learn proper equipment selection, bow mechanics, steps to archery success, and archery safety. Class includes two hours of range time and one hour of hands-on classroom instruction. All equipment is provided; personal bows and arrows are not allowed on the shooting range. Bring sunscreen and water. Parents must accompany children. Free. Registration required; call 386-985-4673, ext. 200, or email to lakewoodruff@fws.gov.

Tiny Trekkers

10-11 a.m. at Lyonia Environmental Center, 2150 Eustace Ave., Deltona. Children ages 2-5 can listen to the book Just One More, take a short hike, and make a take-home craft. Free. Reservations requested; call 386-789-7207, ext. 21028.

Back to School Rockin’ Bash

11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the DeLand Family YMCA, 761 E. International Speedway Blvd. Real-estate agents from Exit Realty Home Team in DeLand will co-host. Rock-painting; refreshments; drawings for backpacks and gift cards; and more. Special appearance by the Chick-fil-A cows. Free.

NAACP Reception for DeLand Police Chief Jason Umberger

Noon-3 p.m. at the Chisholm Community Center, 520 S. Clara Ave. DeLand. Free. Call MIke Williams at 386-804-6136 or Barbara Girtman at 386-308-9058.

Flicks at the Library: On the Waterfront

1 p.m. at the Deltona Regional Library, 2150 Eustace Ave. Marlon Brando stars as a prizefighter-turned-longshoreman who stands up to his corrupt union bosses in this classic 1954 film. Free. Call 386-789-7207, option 1, then 4.

Water, Water Everywhere

1-2:30 p.m. at Lyonia Environmental Center, 2150 Eustace Ave., Deltona. Learn important facts about our most precious resource, create water-related crafts, play interactive games, and make a water-cycle bracelet. Free. Reservations requested; call 386-789-7207, ext. 21028.

Film Screening: 13th – From Slave to Criminal With One Amendment

4 p.m. at the African American Museum of the Arts, 325 S. Clara Ave., DeLand. Ava DuVernay’s documentary explores how the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution led to an epidemic of mass incarceration in the United States. DuVernay is the director of Selma. Free. Call 386-736-4004.

Ugandan Thunder in Concert

6 p.m. at New Hope Baptist Church, 2855 Lake Helen Osteen Road, Deltona. A concert by orphan children in Uganda to raise funds for Pennies for Posho, which supports orphanages and schools in Uganda. A love offering will be collected. Call 386-532-8291.

Star Spangled Summer Concert Series: Forever Styx and Kiss America – Styx and Kiss Tribute Bands

7:15 p.m. at the Bandshell, 250 N. Atlantic Ave., behind the Hilton, Daytona Beach. 9:45 p.m. fireworks. Free.

Sister Act

7:30 p.m. at the Athens Theatre, 124 N. Florida Ave., Downtown DeLand. Based on the 1992 film starring Whoopi Goldberg. “Making a joyful noise” brings salvation to a stodgy convent and a hilariously misplaced nightclub-performer-turned-murder-witness. Tickets: $28 preferred seating (rows A-E, center); $23 adults; $21 senior citizens; $10 students and children; $19 per person for groups of eight or more. Call 386-736-1500, or visit www.AthensDeLand.com.

Sunday, July 30

Express Childbirth Class

Noon-4 p.m. at Florida Hospital DeLand, Classroom 3A, 701 W. Plymouth Ave. This class will focus on labor and delivery, medications, breathing and relaxation, induction, and cesarean section. Additional topics include postpartum and newborn care. Cost: $50 per couple; however, scholarships are available. To RSVP, visit www.FHBabies.com or call 386-943-4489.

Life in Cold Blood Series: Sophisticated Serpents

2-3 p.m. in the Lyonia Environmental Center classroom, 2150 Eustace Ave., Deltona. Watch rattlesnakes hunting for prey, kingsnakes courting their mates, and other snakes delivering their young. Recommended for age 12 and older. Free. Reservations requested; call 386-789-7207, ext. 21028.

Sister Act

2:30 p.m. at the Athens Theatre, 124 N. Florida Ave., Downtown DeLand. Based on the 1992 film starring Whoopi Goldberg. “Making a joyful noise” brings salvation to a stodgy convent and a hilariously misplaced nightclub-performer-turned-murder-witness. Tickets: $28 preferred seating (rows A-E, center); $23 adults; $21 senior citizens; $10 students and children; $19 per person for groups of eight or more. Call 386-736-1500, or visit www.AthensDeLand.com.

Monday, July 31

Flicks at the Library: A Dog’s Purpose

11 a.m. at the Deltona Regional Library, 2150 Eustace Ave. Rated PG. A dog discovers his purpose in life over the course of several lifetimes and owners. Free. Call 386-789-7207, option 1, then 4.

Walk-In E-Lab

1-3 p.m. in the DeLand Regional Library classroom, 130 E. Howry Ave. Basic computer skills assistance, internet access for job searches and completing applications, email account setup assistance, cover letter and resume editing; and access to online egov applications such as unemployment claims, food or housing assistance, and Social Security website access. A county library card is not required to use the e-lab computers. Free. Call 386-822-6430.

‘Wine to Water’ Fundraiser

5-7 p.m. at The Elusive Grape, 129 N. Woodland Blvd., Downtown DeLand. Proceeds from each ticket sold will go to The Neighborhood Center to help prevent homelessness. Each ticket pays water bills for two families for a month. Tickets (includes food, wine, entertainment and five raffle tickets): $100. Limited seating. Call 386-734-8120.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous

7 p.m. at Orange City United Methodist Church, 396 E. University Ave. A solution for those suffering from food obsession, overeating, under-eating and bulimia, based on the 12 Steps of AA. No dues, fees or weigh-ins. Call 386-775-7275, or visitwww.foodaddicts.org.

Overeaters Anonymous

7 p.m. at Florida Hospital Fish Memorial, second floor, surgical waiting room, 1055 Saxon Blvd., Orange City. No dues, fees or weigh-ins. Free. Call Rita at 561-317-9514.

Tuesday, Aug. 1

Parkinson’s Group Exercise Class

10:30-11:30 a.m. at Florida Hospital DeLand, Classrooms B and C, 701 W. Plymouth Ave. This class will focus on balance, strength and mobility for those with Parkinson’s disease, and requires a medical waiver signed by a physician. Free. To RSVP, call Nikki Miller at 386-943-4707 or email her at Nikki.Miller@fhdeland.org.

 

Deltona Woodcarvers

Tech-Free Tuesdays for Families

3-4:30 p.m. at the Lake Helen Public Library, 221 N. Euclid Ave. Families can color and play games. Free. Call 386-228-1152.

Caregiver Support Group

5 p.m. at Florida Hospital Fish Memorial, 1055 Saxon Blvd., Orange City. This group provides opportunities for emotional support, as well as education for spouses and family members of cancer patients. Free. To RSVP, call 386-917-5526.

Men’s Cancer Support Group

5 p.m. at Florida Hospital DeLand Cancer Institute, 680 Peachwood Drive. For men who have been diagnosed with any type of cancer, this monthly group provides opportunities for support, as well as education about cancer-related topics. Current cancer patients and survivors are invited to participate. Free. To RSVP, call 386-943-7160.

West Volusia Toastmasters

6:15 p.m. in Stetson University’s Lynn Business Center, Room 044, 345 N. Woodland Blvd. For people interested in developing their public-speaking skills. Call Mitzi Dykes at 386-801-2615, or email her at mdykes@stetson.edu.

Wednesday, Aug. 2

FLOWmobile

9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Deltona City Hall, first-floor south wing, Room 150A, 2345 Providence Blvd. FLOWmobile is able to process/replace vehicle registrations, driver’s licenses and ID cards, along with change of address, renewals and suspensions.  No appointment is needed. Call 386-878-8500.

Diabetes Support Group

4-5 p.m. in the Florida Hospital DeLand classrooms, 701 W. Plymouth Ave. This group provides open discussion, questions and answers, and guest speakers. Attendees are welcome to bring someone for support. Free. Call 386-943-4472.

‘Breast Is Best’ Breastfeeding Class

6-8 p.m. in the Summit Building at Florida Hospital Fish Memorial, 1061 Medical Center Drive, Suite 211, Orange City. Attendees should park in the teal-colored No. 4 lot. Learn about the keys to breastfeeding success. Taught by an international board-certified lactation consultant, this class gives parents the motivation they need to provide their new baby with the best start possible. Free. To RSVP, visit www.FHBabies.com or call 386-231-3152.

Overeaters Anonymous

6:30 p.m. at The House Next Door, 804 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand. No dues, fees or weigh-ins. Free.

Horizon Stars Toastmasters

6:45 p.m. at Brookdale Senior Living, second floor, 500 Grand Plaza Drive, Orange City. Designed to help people improve their public speaking, personal development, communication and leadership skills. Free. Email to info@schoolofthoughts.net.

New Hope Al-Anon

7:30 p.m. at The House Next door, 804 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand. A support group that welcomes family, relatives and friends who are affected by the disease of alcoholism, using the 12 Steps of AA for support and understanding. Call 386-801-8135.

Thursday, Aug. 3

Building Your Business Group Discussion Meeting

8:45 a.m. at the MainStreet DeLand Association Office, Suite 4, 100 N. Woodland Blvd., Downtown DeLand. For businesspeople who are looking for ideas to help grow their business. Free. Call 386-738-0649.

Walk-In E-Lab

9:30-11:30 a.m. in the DeLand Regional Library classroom, 130 E. Howry Ave. Basic computer-skills assistance, internet access for job searches and completing applications, email account setup assistance, cover letter and resume editing; and access to online egov applications such as unemployment claims, food or housing assistance, and Social Security website access. A county library card is not required to use the e-lab computers. Free. Call 386-822-6430.

DeBary Kids Corner

11 a.m. in the DeBary Hall Historic Site stable, 198 Sunrise Blvd. This program is designed to teach preschool-age children about the art of storytelling and to expand their knowledge of Florida history. Children will listen to a story and play an old-fashioned game. Free. Call Tracy Mestre at 386-668-3840.

Crafty Coloring: Crayon Etching

1 p.m. in the DeLand Regional Library auditorium, 130 E. Howry Ave. Learn the technique of etching using paint, crayons and a skewer. All supplies will be provided. Free. Call 386-822-6430, ext. 20762.

Master Gardener Pest-Control Class

1 p.m. in DeBary Hall Historic Site’s stable, 198 Sunrise Blvd. Howard Jeffries will offer tips on dealing with insects, nematodes, weeds and physiological disorders, natural pest control and plant scouting. Free. Call 386-668-3840.

Four Towns Optimist Club

6 p.m. at the DeBary Public Library, 200 N. Charles R. Beall Blvd. Call Clyde Adams at 386-774-6233, or email to clyde.adams1950@gmail.com.

Democratic Club of Southwest Volusia County

7 p.m. at IHOP restaurant, 320 Dirksen Drive, DeBary. Arrive early (5:30-6 p.m.) to join the group for dinner; ask to be seated in the meeting room. Call club President Dana Dunmire at 301-346-8822.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous

7 p.m. at Good Samaritan Clinic, 136 E. Plymouth Ave., DeLand. A solution for those suffering from food obsession, overeating, under-eating or bulimia, based on the 12 Steps of AA. No dues, fees or weigh-ins. Call 386-736-9467, or visit www.foodaddicts.org.

Sister Act

7:30 p.m. at the Athens Theatre, 124 N. Florida Ave., Downtown DeLand. Based on the 1992 film starring Whoopi Goldberg. “Making a joyful noise” brings salvation to a stodgy convent and a hilariously misplaced nightclub-performer-turned-murder-witness. Tickets: $28 preferred seating (rows A-E, center); $23 adults; $21 senior citizens; $10 students and children; $19 per person for groups of eight or more. Call 386-736-1500, or visit www.AthensDeLand.com.

Friday, Aug. 4

Farmers Market

8 a.m.-1 p.m. at Dickinson Park, corner of East Graves Avenue and U.S. Highway 17-92, Orange City. 10 a.m.-noon attendees of all ages can paint a rock. Supplies are limited. Free. Call 386-775-5410.

Marine Mammals

9-11 a.m. Meet at Indian River Lagoon Park, 700 Sandpiper St., New Smyrna Beach. Manatee specialist Debbie Wingfield will share information about local marine mammals and the importance of recycling monofilament fishing line. Participants will test water for microplastics and take a short hike to view marine mammals in their natural habitat. Free. Reservations required; call 386-736-5927.

Storytime

10 a.m. at the Lake Helen Public Library, 221 N. Euclid Ave. Preschoolers and their parents can take part in interactive programs that incorporate storybooks, flannel-board stories and music. Free. Call 386-228-1152.

Master Gardeners Plant Clinic: Fruit Trees for the Backyard

10-11 a.m. in the DeLand Regional Library classroom, 130 E. Howry Ave. Attendees are encouraged to bring questions and plant concerns. Free. Call 386-822-6430, ext. 20762.

Life-Limiting-Illness Support Group

‘Taking Care of My Health’ Health Screening Program

10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Deltona Regional Library, 2150 Eustace Ave. Sponsored by Hispanic Health Initiatives Inc. Trained community health care workers will perform free blood-pressure, glucose, cholesterol and body mass index screenings, explain the significance of the screening results, and provide guidance for health and social services the participant may need. The program is open to West Volusia residents who qualify by providing identity and residency documents. Prospective participants are encouraged to call 386-320-0110, to verify eligibility.

West Volusia Saddle Club Jackpot Show and Barrel Racing

6 p.m. at the Lake Helen Equestrian Center, 321 Pleasant St. Free for spectators. Call Betty O’Laughlin at 386-801-5757.

Farmers Market and More

6-9 p.m. on Artisan Alley, behind The Beacon office, 110 W. New York Ave., Downtown DeLand. Featuring local produce, plants, honey, baked goods, candles, soaps and more. Free admission.

Bandshell Live! Summer Concert Series: KC 70s Flashback – KC & The Sunshine Band Tribute

7 p.m. at the Bandshell, 250 N. Atlantic Ave., behind the Hilton, Daytona Beach. Tickets: $10 VIP (includes a chair); $3 general seating; free for children age 9 and younger. Visit www.daytonabandshell.com.

101 Dalmatians

7 p.m. at Gateway Center for the Arts, 880 North U.S. Highway 17-92, DeBary. A performance by kids and teenagers who took part in Gateway Center’s July 24-Aug. 4 theater camp. Tickets: $5. Call 386-668-5553.

Sister Act

7:30 p.m. at the Athens Theatre, 124 N. Florida Ave., Downtown DeLand. Based on the 1992 film starring Whoopi Goldberg. “Making a joyful noise” brings salvation to a stodgy convent and a hilariously misplaced nightclub-performer-turned-murder-witness. Tickets: $28 preferred seating (rows A-E, center); $23 adults; $21 senior citizens; $10 students and children; $19 per person for groups of eight or more. Call 386-736-1500, or visit www.AthensDeLand.com.

Movie in the Park: Moana

At dusk at Dickinson Park, 120 E. Graves Ave., Orange City. Moana answers the ocean’s call to seek out a demigod to end a terrible curse on her island. Orange City Police Explorers will sell hot dogs. Free popcorn. Bring lawn chairs and blankets on which to sit. Free admission. Call 386-775-5410.

Saturday, Aug. 5

‘Catch the Wave’ 5K Race

7 a.m. registration and packet pickup, 7:30 a.m. race begins at the LPGA Golf Club, 1000 Champions Drive, Daytona Beach. A fundraiser for Father Lopez Catholic Church’s HIgh School Athletic Booster Club and sports programs. Entry fees: $20 students; $25 adults. Visit www.fatherlopez5k.com.

Barberville Family Farm Swap and Market

7 a.m.-12:30 p.m. west of Barberville Pioneer Settlement, three-fourths of a mile west of U.S. Highway 17, on State Road 40, Barberville. Call 386-469-9409.

DeLand Mayor’s Backpack Giveaway & Health Fair

8-10 a.m. in the Earl Brown Park Amphitheatre, 815 S. Alabama Ave., DeLand. Free backpacks (one backpack per student) and free school supplies — while supplies last; supplies are limited. Food and drink vendor samples; community vendors; health-related vendors. Organized by the City of DeLand and the Spring Hill Neighborhood Association.

Farmers Market

8 a.m.-1 p.m. at Gateway Center for the Arts, 880 North U.S. Highway 17-92, DeBary. Call 407-443-6965.

Market in the Park

8 a.m.-1 p.m. at Blake Park, 437 S. Lakeview Drive, Lake Helen. Call 305-393-0682.

Adult Program: Dancing With the Librarians

10 a.m. at the Deltona Regional Library, 2150 Eustace Ave. Join Assunta Fleming for an urban line-dancing class. Dress for physical activity, and bring bottled water. Free. Call 386-789-7207, option 1, then 4.

Saturday Morning with the Pioneers: A Conversation With Capt. Jacob Brock

10 a.m. in the DeLand House Museum front parlor, 137 W. Michigan Ave., DeLand. Jacob Brock, who is portrayed by Tom Roberts, was a Northerner who settled in Enterprise and operated the first line of regular steamboats to Lake Monroe from Jacksonville. Free; donations are gratefully accepted. Call 386-740-6813, or email to delandhouse@msn.com.

Family Fun Day

1-3 p.m. at Lyonia Environmental Center, 2150 Eustace Ave., Deltona. Discover how salt water and the beach are connected to the scrub habitat at Lyonia Preserve. Staff will introduce visitors to the center’s native freshwater fish and alligators in the aquarium room. Free. Reservations requested; call 386-789-7207, ext. 21028.

Lemonade Lecture Series: The Civil War in St. Augustine

2 p.m. at DeBary Hall Historic Site, 198 Sunrise Blvd. Historian Robert Redd will discuss his book St. Augustine and the Civil War. Lemonade and other light refreshments will be served. Free. Call 386-668-3840.

101 Dalmatians

2:30 p.m. at Gateway Center for the Arts, 880 North U.S. Highway 17-92, DeBary. A performance by kids and teenagers who took part in Gateway Center’s July 24-Aug. 4 theater camp. Tickets: $5. Call 386-668-5553.

Back 2 School Bash

4 p.m. at the Chisholm Community Center, 520 S. Clara Ave., DeLand. Vendors; prizes; entertainment by ZJ Bianca Ayala, Sarah Elizabeth, Adrienne Williams and Carla Braga. Admission: $10, or bring in $5 in school supplies and pay $5 at the door.

West Volusia Saddle Club Exhibition and Barrel Show

4 p.m. exhibition, 6 p.m. barrel show at the Lake Helen Equestrian Center, 321 Pleasant St. Free for spectators. Call Betty O’Laughlin at 386-801-5757.

Star Spangled Summer Concert Series: The U.S. Stones – The Ultimate Rolling Stones Tribute

7:15 p.m. at the Bandshell, 250 N. Atlantic Ave., behind the Hilton, Daytona Beach. 9:45 p.m. fireworks. Free.

Sister Act

7:30 p.m. at the Athens Theatre, 124 N. Florida Ave., Downtown DeLand. Based on the 1992 film starring Whoopi Goldberg. “Making a joyful noise” brings salvation to a stodgy convent and a hilariously misplaced nightclub-performer-turned-murder-witness. Tickets: $28 preferred seating (rows A-E, center); $23 adults; $21 senior citizens; $10 students and children; $19 per person for groups of eight or more. Call 386-736-1500, or visit www.AthensDeLand.com.

Young Artist Showcase

7:30 p.m. at Shoestring Theatre, 380 S. Goodwin St., Lake Helen. Opening night. Tickets: $ for adults and senior citizens; $ for students. Visit www.shoestringtheatre.net, or call 386-228-3777.

Ongoing Events

Admission to the Museum of Art – DeLand (both locations) costs $5 for nonmembers (good for three consecutive museum days at both locations); free for museum members and for children age 12 and younger.

‘Adolf Dehn: Painter of America’

Through Oct. 1. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, and 1-4 p.m. Sunday, at the Museum of Art – DeLand, 600 N. Woodland Blvd. Call 386-734-4371.

‘The Florida Highwaymen: Art Innovators in a Civil Rights Epoch’

Through July 29. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and Friday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday, and noon-4 p.m. Saturday, at Stetson University’s Homer and Dolly Hand Art Center, on the university’s Palm Court/Quad, 139 E. Michigan Ave. This exhibit explores the African-American artists who painted Florida’s natural landscape during the South’s transition out of Jim Crow and into the era of the civil-rights movement. Featuring more than 30 paintings from private collections, many never previously shown publicly. Free admission. View www2.stetson.edu/hand-art-center, or call 386-822-7271.

‘John Briggs: Casting for the Unknown’

Through Oct. 1. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, and 1-4 p.m. Sunday, at the Museum of Art – DeLand, 600 N. Woodland Blvd. Call 386-734-4371.

‘Larry Griffin: Paintings 2001-2005’

Through Oct. 1. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, and 1-4 p.m. Sunday, at the Museum of Art – DeLand, 600 N. Woodland Blvd. Call 386-734-4371.

‘Old Florida: Art of the St. Johns River’

Through July 31. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday and Friday, and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, at the Enterprise Heritage Center & Museum, 360 Main St., Enterprise. Free admission. Call 386-259-5900.

‘Oscar Bluemner: A Birthday Potpourri – Small Works From the Vera Bluemner Kouba Collection’

Through July 29. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and Friday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday, and noon-4 p.m. Saturday, at Stetson University’s Homer and Dolly Hand Art Center, on the university’s Palm Court/Quad, 139 E. Michigan Ave. Small works of art by American Modernist painter Oscar Bluemner, from the Vera Bluemner Kouba Collection. Free admission. Call 386-822-7271.

‘Roberto Edwards: Cuerpos Pintados – Painted Bodies’

Through Oct. 8. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, and 1-4 p.m. Sunday, at the Museum of Art – DeLand Downtown Galleries, 100 N. Woodland Blvd. Call 386-734-4371.

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