Events calendar: Prepare for back to school with giveaway events in Ormond Beach, Palm Coast

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


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Thursday, Aug. 1

Rally for Women's Reproductive Rights

When: 4-5 p.m.

Where: Northwest corner of Belle Terre Parkway and Pine Lake Parkway, Palm Coast

Details: Members and friends of the Atlantic Coast Chapter of Americans United for Separation of Church and State will gather to rally for women's reproductive rights. They will protest Florida's six-week abortion ban and urge voters to vote for Florida Amendment 4, Right to Abortion Initiative. Rally is open to the public. All are welcome.  Participants are invited to bring U.S. flags and their own signs promoting religious freedom, separation of church and state, and reproductive rights. For further information, email [email protected] or call 804-914-4460.

Ormond Beach Library Recipes and Reads Culinary Lab

When: 3:30 p.m.

Where: Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30 S. Beach Street, Ormond Beach

Details: Participants discuss the culture and history of food. At this meeting, the culinary library staff will share the history of iced tea.

Friday, Aug. 2

Movies on the Halifax

When: 8:30 p.m.

Where: Rockefeller Gardens, 26 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach

Details: Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy a showing of "The Bad Guys," rated G. Movies are weather-sensitive. Call 386-676-3216 for rainout information.

Saturday, Aug. 3

School Board candidates forum

When: 10 a.m. to noon

Where: President's Dining Room, Center for Civic Engagement, Bethune-Cookman University, 740 W. International Speedway Boulevard, Daytona Beach

Details: The League of Women Voters of Volusia County, in partnership with the NAACP and the Volusia County African-American Council of Leaders, is sponsoring a forum for the School Board candidates running to represent District 2 and 4. Candidates will answer questions, both prepared and from the audience.

Carrying Hope Back 2 School

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

Where: South Ormond Neighborhood Center, 176 Division Ave., Ormond Beach

Details: Access Senior Resources and Consulting presents this back-to-school backpack and school supply giveaway event. There will be educational sessions, free games and free food. Must be an Ormond Beach resident with a valid ID to participate.

Summer classes for kids

When: 12-1:30 p.m.

Where: Art Among the Flowers, 160 Cypress Point Parkway, Suite A114, Palm Coast

Details: Looking for something fun for your kids to do this summer? Art Among the Flowers is offering classes for children ages 7-16. All classes will include a tour of the flower shop, exploring and learning about the different plants and flowers, and then hands-on learning a different technique with a professional instructor. Children also get to take their creations home. This class will teach them to paint three balloons with string art on canvas while also learning about primary colors. Class costs $25. Visit artamongtheflowers.com.

Ormond Art Walk

When: 3-7 p.m.

Where: Ormond Beach Main Street Arts District, 128 W. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach

Details: Join Ocean Art Gallery, Frame of Mind, Art Spotlight, The Studio by Artist Angel Lowden, the Ormond Memorial Art Museum and more on the first Saturday of each month for art openings and art events.

Pirate's Plunder Game Night

When: 6-9 p.m.

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

Details: Join the Seawolf Privateers for an evening of games like Bounty Bunco, Blackbeard's Blackjack, Pirate Bingo, and Pirates of the Caribbean Monopoly, with chances to win prizes. Evening is open to adults 21 and older. Tickets cost 50 for players; $40 for guests. Visit SeawolfPrivateers.org.

Espanola Lodge Back To School Health fair, Giveaway

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

Where: Carver Gymnasium, 206 Drain St., Bunnell

Details: The Espanola Masonic Lodge is hosting a free health fair and back to school giveaway. There will be free food, free backpacks and school supplies, free physicals and free hair cuts.

Sunday, Aug. 4

Temple Beth Shalom Open House

When: 10 a.m.

Where: Temple Beth Shalom, 40 Wellington Drive, Palm Coast

Details: The congregational family of Temple Beth Shalom in Palm Coast cordially invites all parties interested in knowing about its religious, educational and social activities. Sisterhood and Men’s Club activities now include Bowling Nights, Poker, Mah Jongg, Movies ’n’Pizza Days, day trips and holiday festivities. For additional information, call 386-445-3006, or check the website www.tbspalmcoast.org for updated events.

Monday, Aug. 5

Halifax Health Education Series

When: 1 p.m. 

Where: Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30 S. Beach Street, Ormond Beach

Details: Halifax Health Educator Annette Tracy, R.N., will discuss aromatherapy.

Wednesday, Aug. 7

Tanger Outlets Pirate & Princess party

When: 10 p.m. to 12 p.m.

Where: Tanger Outlets Daytona Beach Splash Pad, 1100 Cornerstone Blvd., Daytona Beach

Details: The free Family Fun Day event is open to the community and will be held next to the Splash Pad. Children who come dressed like a pirate or a princess will receive a special prize and attendees can expect activities like musical entertainment, pirate and princess meet and greets, a treasure hunt and more.

National Black Business Month

When: 6-10 p.m.

Where: African American Cultural Society, 4422 N. U.S. Highway 1, Bunnell

Details: An event celebrating Flagler County's black businesses, with business vendors and presentations. Business vendors are welcome to register for a free booth by emailing [email protected] for more details, or calling 800-671-1397.

Friday, Aug. 9

Comedy Dinner Show

When: 6-8:30 p.m.

Where: Second floor of the Southern Recreation Center, 1290 Belle Terre Parkway, Palm Coast

Details: A comedy and dinner theater show, hosted by Redefined Food Co. The headliner act is Mike Lee. Tickets to see the show are $25, not including dinner. Dinner prices vary.

Saturday, Aug. 10

Drought Tolerant Plants for Florida Gardens. 

When: 2 p.m. 

Where: Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30 S. Beach Street, Ormond Beach

Details: Learn about drought-tolerant plantings from library staff.

Ongoing

Ormond Beach Regional Library Toddler Time

When: Aug. 1, Aug. 8, Aug. 15, Aug. 22, Aug. 29

Where: Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30 S. Beach Street, Ormond Beach

Details: An interactive, 21st Century literacy program designed for children between the ages of 18 months and 3 years old. Children and caregivers are introduced to basic building blocks of literacy through stories, rhymes, and music; in a fun and educational environment. Programs may end with a brief S.T.R.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Math) activity.

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.

Women's book club

When: 12:30-2 p.m. every Tuesday

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 "Lohman Planetarium 2.0"

Registration for art classes, workshops

When: Times vary, most classes and workshops begin in October.

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

Details: Register for fall classes and workshops at the Art League of Daytona Beach. Visit www.artleague.org or phone 386-947-7103. Workshops and classes vary in start time and duration.

 

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