Calendar: Attend the Family Life Center baseball fundraiser

What to do this week in Ormond Beach and Palm Coast.


Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/Gamweb
Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/Gamweb
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Friday, July 7

First Friday Garden Walk

When: 10-11 a.m.

Where: Washington Oaks Gardens State Park, 6400 N. Oceanshore Blvd., Palm Coast

Details: Come out the first Friday of the month to learn more about the gardens and history of Washington Oaks. No registration necessary; the walk is included with the park's entry fees. Meet at the garden parking lot at 10 a.m. and wear comfortable walking shoes. Tours last one hour.

Saturday, July 8

Family Life Center baseball fundraiser

When: 6 p.m.

Where: Historic Jackie Robinson Ballpark, 105 E. Orange Ave., Daytona Beach

Details: Support this fundraiser supporting victims of sexual assault and domestic violence, hosted by the Family Life Center. A buffet will begin at 6 p.m., and the Daytona Tortugas game starts at 6:35 p.m. Tickets cost $35 for adults; $25 for for children.

Tuesday, July 11

Giving Store breakfast

When: 8:30 a.m.

Where: The Hilton Garden Inn, 55 Town Center Blvd., Palm Coast

Details: Help kick off fundraising efforts for Flagler Volunteer Service's 2023 Giving Store program. The giving store allows children in kindergarten through fifth grade to "shop" for holiday gifts for their family members. Tickets for the breakfast cost $30. Bring an unwrapped gift to the breakfast in exchange for a raffle ticket. Purchase tickets at 2729 E. Moody Blvd., Building 2, Suite 201, or at https://www.needsconnector.com/2023GivingStoreBkfst.

Wednesday, July 12

Probus Club of Palm Coast

When: 11:00 AM to Noon

Where: Social Club of Palm Coast, 51N Old Kings Rd

Details: A social club for retired and semi-retired men and women who meet monthly with a guest speaker of interest. This month our speaker is Kris Wilson, an occupational therapist who specializes in home safety and falls prevention to help seniors, veterans and folks with disabilities. All are welcome to attend. Free. For more information contact Larry Wright at:[email protected] or at 386-597-3055.

Thursday, July 13

'The Girl Who Wore Freedom'

When: 5 p.m.

Where: Ormond Memorial Art Museum, 78 E. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach

Details: OMAM will be hosting a community screening of "The Girl Who Wore Freedom" to discover the stories of D-Day from the men, women and children who lived through German occupation and Allied liberation of Normandy, France. There will be a wine and cheese reception at 5 p.m., as well as a chance to meet filmmaker Christian Taylor. The film screening will take place across the street at the St. James Episcopal Church's Parish Hall at 6 p.m. Free event. Visit ormondartmuseum.org for tickets.

First time homebuyer seminar

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

Where: Palm Coast Community Center exploration room, 305 Palm Coast Parkway NE, Palm Coast

Details: Attend this free seminar to learn about the home-buying process and get pre-approved. 

Friday, July 14

Summer Sounds

When: 6-8 p.m.

Where: The Casements, 25 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach

Details: See the Cool Breeze band perform all styles of seaside soul music. Grab a lawn chair or a blanket and celebrate summertime with the city of Ormond Beach's Department of Leisure Services. Free. 

Saturday, July 15

One Day Bible Camp, 'Gone Fishing'

When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: Tomoka United Methodist Church, 1000 Old Tomoka Road, Ormond Beach

Details: Tomoka United Methodist Church is hosting a free Bible camp for rising kindergarteners through fifth grade students. Lunch will be provided with optional water activities during the last hour. Must enroll by July 8. Call 386-672-6722. Visit tomokaumc.org.

First Palm Coast Children's Business Fair

When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Hammock Community Center, 79 Malacompra Road, Palm Coast

Details: Fifteen young entrepreneurs ages 6-16 will take part in this fair, hosted by Culinary Wellness in partnership with Acton Children's Business Fair. Free and open to the public.

Ongoing

Six-week beginners photography class

When: Saturday, July 8, 15, 22; Aug. 5 and 12

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

Details: Instructor Rafael Torres will teach the basics of photography, lighting and use of equipment. Students will participate in a series of hands-on exercises and the classes will feature short local field trips to the historic district, downtown Daytona Beach and the Halifax River. All levels of experience are welcome. Register by Friday, July 7. Visit artleague.org/classes.

Inspirations and Reflections

When: June 4 through July 15

Where: Expressions Art Gallery, 2298 Colbert Lane, Palm Coast

Details: See this exhibition featuring artists Suzanne Barrett and Louise Kennedy. 

Exercises for the maturing body

When: 10:30 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays

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

Details: Attend upbeat classes presented by Synergy Senior Fitness and taught by Senior Fitness Specialist Artie Gardella. Classes are ongoing. Insurances that cover fitness accepted, or a donation for those with no coverage. Visit Synergyseniorfitness.com.

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: "Unfolding the Universe: The James Webb Space Telescope," and “Caribbean Indigenous Resistance.”

 

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