Events calendar: Remember MLK at annual Bunnell Parade, Ormond Beach breakfast event

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


Kimberly McClendon and Bunnell City Commissioner Tina-Marie Schultz ride in Bunnell's MLK Parade. Photo by Brent Woronoff
Kimberly McClendon and Bunnell City Commissioner Tina-Marie Schultz ride in Bunnell's MLK Parade. Photo by Brent Woronoff
Photo by Brent Woronoff
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Thursday, Jan. 16

Third Thursday Docent Tour

When: 11 a.m. to noon

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

Details: This one-hour tour includes select pieces from OMAM’s Malcolm Fraser Permanent Collection, the John Wilton installation in the stairway gallery, a walk through the Gardens to learn more about the Military Tributes, and a tour of the historic Emmons Cottage. No advanced registration is required; meet inside the Museum’s reception gallery by 11 am. Free for all museum members and veterans; $2 for non-members. 

Ormond Beach Area Democratic Club meeting

When: 6:30-8:15 p.m.

Where: 56 N. Halifax Drive, Ormond Beach

Details: The January meeting of the Ormond Beach Area Democratic Club will be held on Thursday, January 16. Activities will be planned for the District 6 U.S. House Representative special primary election on Jan. 28 and special general election on April 1. Like-minded guests are welcome to attend. Club information can be found at ormondbeachdems.org.

Friday, Jan. 17

Ormond Beach Arbor Day

When: 10 a.m.

Where: Ormond Beach Environmental Discovery Center, 601 Division Ave., Ormond Beach

Details: Join the Environmental Discovery Center for a tree planting ceremony, followed by crafts and refreshments. Activity recommended for ages 4-12. Space is limited. Call 386-615-7081 to reserve a spot. 

Fused glass landscape workshop

When: 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

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

Details: Create your vision of a landscape using a glass base and a variety of colored glass pieces. The instructor, Dušana Souchek, will provide examples and demonstrations; no experience is necessary, and all supplies are included. Workshop costs $65 for museum members and $75 for non-members. Register at www.ormondartmuseum.org/classes-programs.

Crystal Gayle

When: 7 p.m.

Where: Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center, 5500 S.R. 100, Palm Coast

Details: Grammy-winning Crystal Gayle has had 20 No. 1 country singles, beginning with “I’ll Get Over You” and including her signature song, “Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue.” She was awarded "Female Vocalist of the Year" in 1977 and 1978 by the Country Music Association Awards. The Academy of Country Music gave her the same award in 1976, 1977 and 1979. In 2008, Crystal was inducted into the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame. In 2009, she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Tickets start at $64. Visit flaglerauditorium.org.

Dueling Pianos show

When: 7 p.m.

Where: Pictona at Holly Hill, 1060 Ridgewood Ave., Holly Hill

Details: See this free concert featuring The Copper Piano. Two talented musicians will share the stage, engaging audiences in a musical journey of sing-along, clap-along and dance-along song requests.

Saturday, Jan. 18

Honeybee Buzz: Heroes of our Planet, Making Honey Happen

When: 10-11 a.m.

Where: Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area, 3100 S. Oceanshore Blvd. Flagler Beach

Details: Join beekeepers Bill and Barry for an educational program about how important honeybees are, Florida native "bee friendly" plants and what is involved in raising honeybees and
harvesting the honey. Regular park entrance fee of $5 per vehicle, or $4 for a single-occupant, applies.

God's Family Bible Church Food Pantry

When: 10-11 a.m. 

Where: God's Family Church parking lot, 256 Old Brick Road, Bunnell

Details: God's Family Church distributes food to the community every first and third Saturday of the month. This is a drive-thru event.

MLK Parade

When: Noon

Where: George W. Carver Community Center, located at 201 E. Drain St., Bunnell

Details: Celebrate Martin Luther King with this "Motor March" parade, to begin at noon from the historic George W. Carver Community Center. The march will venture north onto U.S. Highway 1 to 100 East, then proceed to South Bacher Street before returning to the community center. A program will begin at 1 p.m. following the march. Want to start commemorating MLK earlier? A continental prayer breakfast will be held at 10 a.m. inside the community center.

Watercolor workshop

When: 1-4 p.m.

Where: Ocean Art Gallery, 197 E. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach

Details: Learn to paint in watercolor with artist Bibi Gromling. All supplies are included in the $75 class fee and no drawing is required. Class is limited to six students. Call 386-317-9400 to reserve a seat.

Meet the Beat

When: 2-4 p.m.

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

Details: The North East Florida Jazz Association will greet the new year with an open house at the African American Cultural Society. The organization’s fourth annual “Meet the Beat” membership drive and social is an opportunity for residents to learn more about NEFJA and for current members to reconnect. “Meet the Beat” will feature live jazz, dancing and snacks. Free event.

A Night of Jazz, Dancing & Elegance

When: 6-9 p.m.

Where: VFW Post 8696, 47 Old Kings Road N., Palm Coast

Details: Attend this evening filled with live jazz music, dancing and appetizers. A cash bar will be available. Tickets cost $50. For more information, call 847-722-4036

Operazzi

When: 7 p.m.

Where: Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center, 399 N. U.S. 1, Ormond Beach

Details: Presented by Allengang Entertainment, this group of vocalists will bring opera favorites and pop mash-ups to the Performing Arts Center. Known for collaborations with Josh Groban and Sarah Brightman, Operazzi will perform a 90-minute show, including "Nessun Dorma", "You Raise Me Up", and a range of hits from artists like Billy Joel, Journey, Lady Gaga and the Beatles. Tickets cost $35. Visit https://ormondbeachperformingartscenter.csstix.com.

Sunday, Jan. 19

Art show opening reception for Kathleen Warren

When: 1-3:30 p.m.

Where: Expressions Gallery inside Grand Living Realty Building, 2298 Colbert Lane, Palm Coast

Details: See works by Kathleen Warren. There will be refreshments. Free and open to the public.

Daytona Solisti Chamber Orchestra's 'Baroque and Classical Gems'

When: 3:30-5 p.m.

Where: Port Orange Presbyterian Church, 4662 S. Clyde Morris Blvd., Port Orange

Details: The Daytona Solisti Chamber Orchestra will open its winter festival — its 20th concert season — with this concert featuring Johann Sebastian Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 3, a work by his youngest son Johann Christian Bach and an original piece, based on a 17th-century Lutheran hymn, by Solisti principal cellist Joseph Corporon. A $15 donation is requested at the door. For more information, call 386-562-5423 or go online at daytonasolisti.com.

Monday, Jan. 20

Lighting the Path of Equality: Together as One

When: 8:30 a.m.

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

Details: Celebrate Martin Luther King with a free hot breakfast and an education experience with diverse presentations from local youth. For more information, contact MLK Committee Chair Tina Carlyle at 386-527-5918 or City Assistant Coordinator Tiara Glenn at 386-676-3231.

School's Out for Art workshop

When: 2-3:30 p.m.

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

Details: Children ages 5 to 12 are invited to enjoy a guided tour and will create a work of art with Youth Curator Diamond Johnson. Tuition costs $13 for museum members and $16 for nonmembers; includes all supplies. Register at ormondartmuseum.org.

Tuesday, Jan. 21

'The Lost Weekend — The Photography of May Pang'

When: 12-8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan. 21-22

Where: Ocean Art Gallery, 197 E. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach

Details: Join Ocean Art Gallery for a special exhibition entitled, "The Lost Weekend — The Photography of May Pang." May Pang, John Lennon's companion and lover during his "Lost Weekend" era, will showcase her candid photos of Lennon during this two-day event. May Pang will be in the gallery, meeting customers, signing all purchased prints and telling stories. Free and open to the public. Call 386-317-9400.

Wednesday, Jan. 22

Flagler Tiger Bay Club luncheon

When: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: Hammock Dunes Club, 30 Ave. Royale, Palm Coast

Details: This month's guest speaker will be Dr. Audrey Gregory, president and CEO of AdventHealth's East Florida Division. She will present: "Navigating Workforce Challenges: Building the Next Generation of Health Care Professionals," a deep dive into workforce trends, staffing challenges and how organizations like AdventHealth are addressing them. Luncheon costs $35 for members and $40 for guests. Advance registration required. Register by Jan. 16 at flaglertigerbayclub.com.

Thursday, Jan. 23

Lee Greenwood

When: 7 p.m.

Where: Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center, 5500 S.R. 100, Palm Coast

Details: See this award-winning artist whose hits include "God Bless the U.S.A" , "It Turns Me Inside Out” , “Ring On Her Finger Time on Her Hands” and “She’s Lyin'." Tickets start at $64. Visit flaglerauditorium.org.

Saturday, Jan. 25

Beautify Bunnell 2025

When: 11 a.m.

Where: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 402 North Palmetto St., Bunnell

Details: Join this annual clean up effort. Gloves, trash bags, safety glasses and pickers are provided. Light food and beverages will be provided before and after the event. 

Native plant class and sale with Katie Tripp

When: 11 a.m. to noon

Where: Ormond Beach Environmental Discovery Center, 601 Division Ave., Ormond Beach

Details: Learn about 20 native plants suitable for front yard planting in any neighborhood. The plants featured will be offered for sale at the event. 

Bow Wow Bowling

When: 1-5 p.m.

Where: Palm Coast Lanes, 11 Old Kings Road N., Palm Coast

Details: The Flagler Humane Society is presenting this evening of bowling and fundraising. Check-in begins at 1 p.m.; bowling starts at 2 p.m. For $25 a person, participants will get three games of bowling, shoe rental, five wings and one soft drink. There will be prizes for the highest scores and adoptable dogs will be onsite. Visit flaglerhumane.harnessgiving.org/events/2460.

Recipe and Reads Culinary Lab: The Culture and History of Food — Pizza

When: 2 p.m.

Where: Ormond Beach Regional Public Library, 30 S. Beach St., Ormond Beach

Details: Learn about the history of pizza, presented by library staff. Free program. Registration not required.

Monday, Jan. 27

Virtual Skywarn Storm Spotter class

When: 6-7 p.m.

Where: Virtual

Details: Flagler County Emergency Management is facilitating the National Weather Service’s free  and virtual Skywarn Storm Spotter class, to be taught by a meteorologist. To register, visit FlaglerCounty.gov/emergency.

Ongoing

Memory Makers Quilt Guild

When: 9:30 a.m. to noon on the first Wednesday of each month

Where: UF/IFAS Extension Flagler County Education Center, 150 Sawgrass Road, Bunnell

Details: Join the Memory Makers Quilt Guild. All are welcome.

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" ; "Audubon's Birds of Florida" ; and "Visions of Florida: The Photographic Art of Clyde Butcher."

 

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