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Saturday, June 30
Food trucks heading to Port Orange
When: Noon to 7 p.m.
Where: Riverfront Park
Cost: NA
Details: A little rain won't keep the food trucks away. The competition is for five awards: casual cuisine, top food sales, ticket taker, delectable dessert and people's choice award. There will also be live music from MISS INTENT, a kids area and beer garden. A portion of the proceeds will benefit local charities. Visit foodtruckwars.com
Friday, July 20
Pop Up Park
When: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Riverwalk Park
Cost: Free
Details: July is National Parks and Recreation Month, and the city is inviting residents to join the Port Orange Parks and Recreation and other city departments at the Pop Up Park event for an evening of sports, fun and community involvement. There will be free hot dogs, chips and drink for the first 100 people. There will be guest appearances by the Port Orange Fire Department, Kona Ice and a mystery guest. Call 506-5851.
Tuesday, July 3
Free Healthy Living Bingo
When: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Where: Port Orange YMCA
Cost: Free
Details: Learn more about YMCA's community partners while playing Bingo with the chance to win some raffle prizes. The free event will take place at the Port Orange Family YMCA gymnasium, and individuals do not have to be YMCA members to attend. The event is presented by Halifax Hospice, Port Orange Nursing and Rehab Center, Brookdale Senior Living and Concierge Care. Call 425-5210.
Saturday, July 14
Christmas in July
When: 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Tomoka Brewing Co.
Cost:
Details: Tomoka Brewing Co. is teaming up with Operation Changing Lives to help raise money to perform life altering maxillofacial surgeries on disadvantaged patients with severe deformities in the United States and abroad. During the timeframe of the event, 10% of sales will be donated to Operation Changing Lives. There will also be live music in the main dining room with Bernie & Joey from noon to 4 p.m. Call 256-4979.
Saturday, June 30
Free community workout
When: 8 a.m.
Where: CrossFit 386
Cost: Free
Details: Residents can start their day off meeting other residents and working up a sweat during a Saturday community workout at CrossFit 386. No experience is required. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Call 333-9549.
Saturday, July 14
Port Orange Open Water Swim
When: 8 a.m. to 10:20 a.m.
Where: Aunt Catfish's on the River
Cost: NA
Details: The Port Orange Open Water Challenge provides individuals with the chance to participate in one of our four distance challenges. Participants can start off with the 500-yard swim or try their hand at the 1,000-yard distance. Anyone training for a 70.3 can try the 1.2 mile distance, while those training for a 140.6 or who just want a great swimming challenge can go for the two lap 2.4 mile challenge. All swims will be on the marked course in the Halifax River.
The start and finish line will be the dock of Aunt Catfish's on the River. The course will be marked with buoys approximately every 250 yards. Volunteers will be on the course to ensure each group turns at the correct buoy. Volusia County Lifeguards will be on hand to keep all our swimmers safe. Call 265-4110.
Sunday, July 8
Port Orange library celebrates musicals
When: 2 p.m.
Where: Port Orange Regional Library
Cost: Free
Details: Fall in love again with Hollywood musicals at the Port Orange Regional Library, which will show three lively documentaries in July. The first show will be “Hollywood Singing and Dancing – The 1940s." This documentary covers the 1940s, when more than 550 movie musicals were produced. Highlighted artists include Frank Sinatra, the Andrews Sisters, Bing Crosby, Bob Hope and Lena Horne. Call 322-5152, option 4.
