- February 5, 2025
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The Port Orange United Church of Christ donated $2,600 to Spruce Creek Elementary School before the school year began to help purchase essentials, such as uniforms, shoes, socks, underwear, groceries and lunches. In November, the church will collect canned and dried food, as well as money to purchase gift certificates to help families purchase turkeys for Thanksgiving. In December, the church will also have an Angel Tree with more than 120 student names and clothing sizes so that each child can receive gifts for the holidays. Additionally, the church added two more mentors at the school. Currently, six church members meet with assigned students each week at lunch to help establish trust and confidence.
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The League of Women Voters of Volusia County is hosting a panel discussion titled “Immigration in our Community” from 10 a.m. to noon on Sept. 8 at the Port Orange Regional Library, 1005 City Center Circle. Panelists include Volusia County Sheriff Michael Chitwood, Marcos Crisanto, community organizer for Farmworkers Association of Florida, and Eli Garcia, staff member with Hope CommUnity Center and Diego Handel, attorney who specializes in immigration law.
The Stage at Thank You Five is hosting the first of many cabaret events at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 7 and 8 at 4606 S. Clyde Morris Blvd. The first show will feature Michael Funaro and Mandee Coomer. The performance will include classics from music’s golden era, jazz standards and memorable hits for all ages. Tickets cost $15. For more information, call 386-295-5699 or visit thankyoufive.org.
The Port Orange Regional Library is hosting free movie nights in September. It’s showing “Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story on Sept. 2; “Chappaquiddick” on Sept. 10; “The Miracle Season” on Sept. 17; “Of Mice and Men” on Sept. 23; and “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” on Sept. 24. All showings begin at 2 p.m. at 1005 City Center Circle. For more information, call 386-322-5152 and select option 4.
Halifax Health - Hospice will host its 17th annual 5K Run and Walk – Celebrating the Spirit of Caregiving at 8 a.m. on Sept. 8 at the Kenneth W. Parker Amphitheater, 2001 City Center Circle. Proceeds from the race will benefit the Halifax Health - Hospice Family Caregiver Program. Race day activities will include a Kiddie Fitness Zone for children 10 years old and younger and a Veterans Community Pinning after the race. The 5K Run and Walk is part of the Live Your Life Well and Daytona Running Series, and it will be professionally timed. Visit to halifaxhealth.org/hospice/5K to register online or print a mail-in application. Online registration ends on September 8. Pre-registration and packet pick-up will be from 9 a.m. to noon on Sept. 9 at Halifax Health - Hospice Port Orange Care Center, 3800 Woodbriar Trail. Race day registration begins at 6:30 a.m.
On Aug. 8, The Rotary Club of Port Orange — South Daytona welcomed District Governor Jeanette Loftus, who spoke about the Rotary’s purpose and projects the organization has in the works throughout the district. Loftus was accompanied by Port Orange District 6970 Historian and former Assistant Governor James “Jim Z” Kocmoud.
Registration for Volusia County’s fall semester driver’s education program is open. Each high school’s guidance department will have registration forms. There is no fee for the program, and students will earn a half-credit elective credit and a paperless waiver of the road test for a driver’s license. Students must have their learners permit when registering. After school classes will be from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. from Sept. 6 through Dec. 13. Classes will be offered at three different high schools, including Atlantic High School.
