Calendar: Join Tomoka United Methodist Church for an Easter egg hunt

What to do this week in Ormond Beach.


Easter eggs. Courtesy of Unsplash
Easter eggs. Courtesy of Unsplash
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Thursday, April 7

Ormond Beach Art Guild exhibit and reception

When: 5:30-7:30 p.m. 

Where: The Casements, 25 Riverside Drive

Details: Local artists will exhibit their works during the Ormond Beach Art Guild's Spring 2022 exhibit, to run April 4-28. The opening reception will have a light fare, wine and bottled water. Marian Devore, pianist and Ormond Beach Art Guild member will provide music. Free and open to the public.

Friday, April 8

Walk with the manager

When: 8 a.m.

Where: The Casements, 25 Riverside Drive

Details: Join City Manager Joyce Shanahan for a chance to walk, ask questions, offer suggestions and share comments. 

Marsh rabbit program

When: 10-11 a.m.

Where: Environmental Discovery Center, 601 Division Ave.

Details: Join the EDC for a pre-K program for ages 3-5 about one of the species of rabbits native to this area. Discover their biology, behavior and diet, and engage in hands-on activities. Reservation required. Call 386-615-7081. 

Saturday, April 9

Easter Party and Egg Hunt

Tomoka United Methodist Church will host a free Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 9. Courtesy photo
Tomoka United Methodist Church will host a free Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 9. Courtesy photo

When: 10 a.m.

Where: Tomoka United Methodist Church, 1000 Old Tomoka Road

Details: Tomoka United Methodist Church will host this free event for children preschool age through fifth grade. There will be a photo opportunity for with the Easter Bunny, as well as snacks, games, an Easter story and more. The egg hunt is divided into three age groups with an additional zone for visually-impaired children, which features "beeper eggs." All children must be accompanied with an adult. 

Turtle Day

When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: Marine Science Center, 100 Lighthouse Drive

Details: Enjoy some close encounters with endangered sea turtles and other marine life as Marine Science Center animal rehabilitation staff explain how they care for the injured. Vendors will sell food and beverages. Exhibitors from regional conservation organizations will provide information on projects throughout the area. There will also be crafts and live music. One or more sea turtles may be released on the beach, depending on turtle health, weather and surf conditions. Free event. 

Loop trail walk

When: 10 a.m. to noon

Where: Bulow Creek State Park, 3351 Old Dixie Highway

Details: The Ormond Scenic Loop and Trail Corridor Management Organization will hold a Guided Trail Walk at Bulow Creek State Park. Meet at the Fairchild Oak near the parking lot. The guide will be Dr. Don Spence, plant pathologist and board-certified master arborist. Walk will last about two hours and may include uneven or damp ground. Bring water and bug spray. Free. No registration required. 

Growth in Volusia and its Cities: Navigating the Complexities of Land Use and Conservation

When: 10:30 a.m. to noon

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

Details: The League of Women Voters of Volusia County invites the public to join them for this event, featuring a panel of VCARD land use professionals and a Barry University environmental expert. They will explore the balance between the rights of a landowner and needs and desires of the affected communities. RSVP by contacting Carla Christianson at [email protected]. The League will eat lunch at the Grind Gastro Pub afterward. Let Christianson know if you will be joining. 

Hop to it - kids easter crafts

When: 11 a.m. to noon

Where: Environmental Discovery Center, 601 Division Ave.

Details: Join the EDC for an Easter-themed craft event. Recommended for ages 4-11. Reservation required. Call 386-615-7081.

Low-cost pet shot clinic

When: 2:30-4 p.m.

Where: Astro Skate, 251 N. U.S. 1

Details: Get your pet vaccinated at a lower cost. Rabies shots will cost $5 for 1-year vaccinations. Other shots offered include dog distemper/parvo combo, dog flu, cat distemper combo, feline leukemia and more. Heartworm prevention and flea control products will be available for purchase. All vaccinations are administered with a licensed veterinarian. Cash only for shots; cards accepted for product purchase. No appointment needed. Clinic is open to everyone. Proceeds benefit abused animals. Call or text 748-8993 or visit spcavolusia.org

The Beach Buoys — a tribute to the Beach Boys

From the tight vocal arrangements to the striped shirts and the authentic vintage guitars and amps, The Beach Buoys have recreated a live Beach Boys performance from the mid 1960s. Courtesy photo
From the tight vocal arrangements to the striped shirts and the authentic vintage guitars and amps, The Beach Buoys have recreated a live Beach Boys performance from the mid 1960s. Courtesy photo

When: 7:30 p.m.

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

Details: Don't miss this tribute to one of the greatest pop groups of all time. From the tight vocal arrangements to the striped shirts and the authentic vintage guitars and amps, The Beach Buoys have recreated a live Beach Boys performance from the mid 1960s. Tickets cost $30 in advance; $35 at the door. The PAC's box office is open Tuesday-Friday from noon to 5 p.m. Tickets can also be purchased online at ormondbeach.org/267/Performing-Arts-Center

Sunday, April 10

Low-cost pet shot clinic

When: 9-11 a.m.

Where: Big Lots plaza, 122 N. Nova Road

Details: Get your pet vaccinated at a lower cost. Rabies shots will cost $5 for 1-year vaccinations. Other shots offered include dog distemper/parvo combo, dog flu, cat distemper combo, feline leukemia and more. Heartworm prevention and flea control products will be available for purchase. All vaccinations are administered with a licensed veterinarian. Cash only for shots; cards accepted for product purchase. No appointment needed. Clinic is open to everyone. Proceeds benefit abused animals. Call or text 748-8993 or visit spcavolusia.org

Monday, April 11

Free quilt trunk show

When: 6:30 p.m.

Where: Seabreeze United Church of Christ, 501 N. Wild Ave.

Details: The next Racing Fingers Quilt Guild meeting will feature a Molly Waddell Trunk Show. Admission is free and it is open to the public. Please park behind the church and enter via the kitchen door.

Wednesday, April 13

Spring Bird Walks in Central Park

When: 8-10 a.m.

Where: Environmental Discovery Center, 601 Division Ave.

Details: Enjoy a leisurely-guided bird walk through Central Park with Halifax River Audubon and Master Naturalist Joan Tague. Begins and ends in the EDC parking lot. All ages and skill levels invited. Participants are encouraged to bring binoculars and water. Dress for the weather. All trails are paved and ADA accessible. No reservations required. Call 386-615-7081.

Thursday, April 14

Halifax Genealogical Society monthly meeting and program

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

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

Details: Bill Meister will present, "Getting More of the Story." Learn how to enrich your stories by uncovering tips and techniques to help you add new pieces to existing ones. After the program, there will be a discussion of the recent release of the 1950 U.S. Federal Census. Guest registration is free. Contact [email protected]

Ormond Beach Democratic meeting

When: 6:30-8 p.m.

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

Details: The Ormond Beach Area Democratic Club will meet in-person and on Zoom. Social visiting is from 6:30-7 p.m. A Zoom link request and club information are on the club's website at ormondbeachdems.org. Like-minded and non-members are welcome to attend as guests. Club meetings take place the second Thursday of every month.

Holy Week Drama

When: 7 p.m.

Where: Tomoka United Methodist Church, 1000 Old Tomoka Road

Details: Tomoka United Methodist Church will present a live drama titled, "Have you seen my son?" by Jon McCauley Smith. The drama is about five mothers helpless to intercede for their sons as the greatest event in history unfolds. This produced by special arrangement with Christian Publishers. Free and open to the public. 

Ongoing

Seated fitness classes

When: 11 a.m. on select Mondays, starting April 4; 3:30 p.m. on select Tuesdays, beginning April 5

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

Details: The library is offering two programs for adults who would rather work out while seated. On select Mondays, staff will lead "Sit and Be Fit" classes, which focus on stretch and strengthening exercises. On select Tuesdays, certified yoga instructor Carol Jones will offer a gentle chair yoga practice. Seating is limited. All fitness levels are welcome. Free and registrations are not required.  Call 386-676-4191 for more information.

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

Details: Want to spend a day looking at fine art? The Museum of Arts and Sciences has the following shows on display: "The Color of Rain: From the Florida Women's Art Association" ; "Volusia Creates Art" ; "Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby and Emerald: Clear and Colored Glass Traditions in the Collection" ; "Crack in the Moon: The Art of Alette Simmons Jiménez" (through April 10); and "Florida Palette: Florida Artists Group Annual Exhibition" ; and "Ladies First: The Art of Carlos Luna."

 

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