Events calendar: Attend the eighth biennial Jewish Heritage Festival in Ormond Beach

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


Rita Gallin jokes around with Moses (Chris Jessup) at the 2022 Jewish Heritage Festival. File photo by Michele Meyers
Rita Gallin jokes around with Moses (Chris Jessup) at the 2022 Jewish Heritage Festival. File photo by Michele Meyers
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Friday, April 5

Yoga outdoors

When: 10 a.m.

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

Details: The Environmental Discovery Center is hosting a free outdoor beginner level yoga class by Kim Latford. Chairs available. Mats recommended. Space is limited. Call 386-615-7081.

Free Family Art Night: "Textured Turtles"

When: 5:30-7 p.m.

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

Details: Take part in this month's project, inspired by exhibiting artist Antoinette Slick. Work together with your family to create a "textured turtle" with art instructor Linda King. All art supplies provided. Free admission. No art experience is needed and all ages are welcome.

'Die Fledermaus'

When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 5 and 3 p.m. Sunday, April 7

Where: News-Journal Center, 221 N. Beach St., Daytona Beach

Details: Stetson Opera Theatre is presenting Johann Strauss II's "Die Fledermaus" on the 150th anniversary of its premiere. Set in 19th century Vienna, the operetta is a comedy of mistaken identities and romantic entanglements, set to waltzes and a memorable musical score. Tickets cost $15 and can be purchased online or at the box office. A champagne toast and live music to celebrate the opera's anniversary at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, April 5 costs an extra $25. Visit https://www.tickettailor.com/events/stetsonuniversityschoolofmusic.

Movies on the Halifax

When: 8 p.m.

Where: Rockefeller Gardens, 26 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach

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

Saturday, April 6

11th annual Spring Festival and plant sale

When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Flagler Palm Coast High School, 5500 State Route 100, Palm Coast

Details: The festival, hosted by the Garden Club at Palm Coast, will feature vendors selling plants, flower arrangements and hosting demonstrations. There will be crafts, music, kids activities, food trucks and raffles.

Saddle Up for St. Jude

When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Iron Horse Saloon, 1068 U.S. 1, Ormond Beach

Details: Saddle up for a good cause. Bikers are invited to participate in this Poker Run & Music Fest to support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The Poker Run starts at 10 a.m. There will be live music featuring three bands, a live auction, silent auction, a bike show, and a cornhole tournament from 12-4 p.m. Entry costs $10 a hand.

28th annual Spring Herb Faire

When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: Bailey Riverbridge meeting house, 1 N. Beach St., Ormond Beach

Details: The Seaside Herb Society will celebrate everything herbs at the 28th annual Herb Faire. There will be plants and baked goods for sale, as well as live music and local vendors. Cash only. For more information, call Denny Lee Snyder at 443-497-0044. Visit www.seasideherbsociety.com.

Care Cupboard food pantry drive

When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Flagler Palm Coast High School, 5500 State Route 100, Palm Coast

Details: Held during the 11th annual Spring Festival and Plant Sale, Care Cupboard Food Pantry is inviting the community to bring nonperishable items to help stock the food pantry. The pantry, which serves about 325 families every Wednesday at the Bridges United Methodist Fellowship in Bunnell, is in need of peanut butter, canned tuna, canned veggies, canned fruit, pasta, macaroni and cheese, and more. 

World War II Air Bases and Coast Guard Stations in Northeastern Florida

When: 10 a.m.

Where: Anderson-Price Memorial Building, 42 N. Beach St., Ormond Beach

Details: Speaker Robert Mattson will provide an overview of the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard bases and facilities in northeast Florida just prior to and during World War II. Free program hosted by the Ormond Beach Historical Society.

16th annual Turtle Fest

When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: Veteran's Park, 101 N. Ocean Shore Blvd., Flagler Beach

Details: The Volusia/Flagler Turtle Patrol will hold its annual Turtle Fest, which is its primary fundraiser. Activities will include face painting, turtle races, live music, entertainment, vendors, and food and beverages for sale. If possible, a rehabilitated turtle will be released on the beach mid-afternoon. Free admission.

Fifth edition of One Daytona Art Festival

When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, April 6-7

Where: One Daytona, 1 Daytona Blvd., Daytona Beach

Details: Attend this free juried art festival featuring marine wildlife artist Guy Harvey. There will be high-end artists, crafters, live art demonstrations at Gallery500, and a meet-and-greet with Harvey from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 6. Bob Ross painting workshops will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 6, and 11 a.m. Sunday, April 7, for $75, including all materials. Visit danwillcoxart.com/classes.

Palm Coast Historical Society presents 'The Ocoee Massacre'

When: 10-11 a.m.

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

Details: This presentation investigates the political and racial circumstances around the Ocoee Massacre, which occurred on November 2, 1920. Program presented by the Palm Coast Historical Society.

Family Farm Festival

When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Where: The Stage at Town Center, 7900 Old Kings Road N., Palm Coast

Details: The Florida Agricultural Museum will host its annual Family Farm Festival. Planned activities include an opportunity to experience pioneer farm life. Visitors can immerse themselves in the structures, equipment and livestock that helped build the state of Florida and the nation. Tickets cost $10 in advance for adults and $8 for children; $12 for adults and $10 for children on the day of the festival. Visit https://floridaagriculturalmuseum.ticketspice.com/family-farm-festival.

Autism Awareness Festival and Resource Fair

When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: Central Park in Town Center, 975 Central Ave., Palm Coast

Details: Join Vincent's Clubhouse for its second annual Autism Awareness Festival and Resource Fair. There will be a bounce house village sponsored by Premier Chiropractic, a kid zone, food trucks, local community resources, games and entertainment. Free admission.

Ormond Art Walk

When: 3-7 p.m.

Where: Ormond Beach MainStreet 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.

Ormond Beach Art Guild spring exhibit and reception

When: 5-7 p.m.

Where: The Casements, 25 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach

Details: See the Ormond Beach Art Guild Spring 2024 exhibit. The opening reception will have light fare, wine and bottled water. Guild member Marian Devore will play the piano. Free event. The exhibit will be on display through April 27. For more information, call 386-846-5517. 

Sunday, April 7

Knights of Columbus pancake breakfast

When: 8 a.m. to noon

Where: St. Brendan Catholic Church, 1000 Ocean Shore Blvd., Ormond Beach

Details: The Father Eamonn Gill Council 13018 Knights of Columbus will serve a pancake breakfast at the Social Hall. The breakfast includes all the pancakes you can eat, scrambled eggs, sausage, orange juice and coffee. The breakfast costs $6 for adults, and children under 12 eat free. All are welcome.

Jewish Heritage Festival

When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: The Casements, 25 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach

Details: The eighth-biennial edition of the Jewish Heritage Festival will feature musical performers, vendors, kids activities including camel rides, a petting zoo, matzah baking and more. There will also be a Holocaust Memorial and a Jewish Hall of Fame. Free and open to the public. Visit JewishHeritageFestival.com.

Ormond Beach Historical Society annual open house

When: 1-3 p.m.

Where: Anderson-Price Memorial Building, 42 N. Beach St., Ormond Beach

Details: The Ormond Beach Historical Society will welcome visitors and aim to inspire new members to volunteer. There will be complimentary refreshments and door prizes. 

Reception for Flagler Palm Coast and Matanzas High Schools Student Art Show 

When: 1-3:30pm

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

Details: Attend this reception and meet some up-and-coming young artists and their teachers from Matanzas and Flagler Palm Coast high schools. The show continues through May 4.  

Monday, April 8

The Garden Club of Palm Coast monthly meeting

When: 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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

Details: The club will hold its general membership meeting. Arrive at 11:30 a.m. for a plant sale and to enjoy lunch with fellow club members. The gathering will begin at noon, and the meeting at 1 p.m. The guest speaker will be Kelli McGee, of the Riverside Conservancy. Email Margaret Corder at [email protected].

Wednesday, April 10

AARP meeting Chapter 1057

When: 10 a.m. to noon

Where: Ormond Unitarian Universalist Church, 56 N. Halifax Drive, Ormond Beach

Details: The meeting's guest speaker will be Victoria Fahlberg, executive director of First Step Shelter. An optional $5 light lunch will follow. For more information, call Chapter President Jeff Boyle at 386-341-9013.

Citizens for Ormond Beach

When: 5:30 p.m.

Where: Ormond Beach Library auditorium, 30 S. Beach St., Ormond Beach

Details: The Citizens for Ormond Beach's program will provide an update of ongoing actions regarding the fuel terminal proposed to be built on Hull Road. The public is invited to this informative session. For more information, email [email protected].

Thursday, April 11

Halifax Genealogical Society April monthly meeting and program

When: 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Where: Ormond Beach Library auditorium, 30 S. Beach St., Ormond Beach

Details: Linda Vivian will present, "Who Will Tell Your Story?" Free guest registration. Visit halifaxgensociety.org.

Victor Wainwright and Friends

When: 6 p.m.

Where: 31 Supper Club, 31 W. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach

Details: Grammy-nominated blues artist Victor Wainwright will perform at 31 Supper Club. Tickets cost $100. Visit www.31supperclub.com.

Friday, April 12

Yoga outdoors

When: 10 a.m.

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

Details: The Environmental Discovery Center is hosting a free outdoor beginner level yoga class by Kim Latford. Chairs available. Mats recommended. Space is limited. Call 386-615-7081.

Murder Mystery Dinner Show fundraiser

When: 6-9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, April 12-13

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

Details: The Seawolf Privateers will hold another Murder Mystery Dinner Show, called "Murder on the High Seas." The fundraiser will support Flagler County foster children and their families. Dinner will be provided by Carrabba's on Friday, April 12, and Outback on Saturday, April 13. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Visit seawolfprivateers.org/fundraisers.

Saturday, April 13

Spring Sip 'n Stroll

When: 1-4 p.m.

Where: Anderson-Price Memorial Building, 42 N. Beach St., Ormond Beach 

Details: Join the Ormond Beach Historical Society for an afternoon of sipping cocktails and visiting area restaurants and shops. Play in the poker walk and draw cards at participating businesses for prizes. Tickets cost $25 in advance; $30 at the door. Proceeds will benefit OBHS children's projects, educational programs and community events. Visit https://www.ormondhistory.org/sip-n-stroll.

'Genealogy in the Library'

When: 1-4 p.m.

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

Details: The Halifax Genealogical Society is hosting a free, one-on-one research assistance program for anyone interested in researching family history. The volunteers convene in the Sandpiper Room in the library. To register, contact [email protected].

Sunday, April 14

Founders Art Show

When: 1-4 p.m.

Where: The Founders Club at Plantation Bay, 301 Plantation Bay Drive, Ormond Beach

Details: See Plantation Bay artists showcase their talents during this art show. No reservations necessary. Admission is complimentary to Plantation Bay residents and members. 

Saturday, April 20

Volusia/Flagler Metro Fellowship of Christian Athletes Victory Dinner 2024

When: 6:30 p.m.

Where: Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort, 100 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach

Details: Attend a night of celebration with the local Fellowship of Christian Athletes. The guest speaker is Sammie Smith, former NFL first round draft pick and Florida State University Football Hall of Fame inductee. Local athletes, coaches and FCA directors will also speak. To register to attend as a guest, visit www.volusiaflagler.org/victorydinner by Monday, April 8.

Sunday, May 5

Pathways 5K and color fun run

When: 4 p.m.

Where: Pathways Elementary School, 2100 Airport Road, Ormond Beach

Details: Join this 5K Color Run or 1-mile Color Fun Run.The early bird deadline to register is April 15. Visit https://www.pathwayspta.org/color-run.

Ongoing

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.

Flagler County Fair and Youth Show

When: April 8-12

Where: Flagler County Fairgrounds, 150 Sawgrass Road, Bunnell

Details: Attend this annual exposition presented by 4-H and FFA Livestock. Free admission.Visit www.flaglercountyfair.com.

Art League of Daytona Beach presents 'Art Nuance'

When: 1-4 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday, through April 26

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

Details: See this exhibit featuring the artwork of George Stuart, Toni Slick, Mary Wentzel and Mike Nelson. The exhibit will run through April 26. Visit artleague.org.

Women's book club

When: 12:30-2 p.m. every Tuesday, beginning Jan. 9

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 "Megalodon: Largest Shark that Ever Lived."

 

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