Calendar: Race rubber ducks with the Early Learning Coalition

What to do this week in Ormond Beach.


Head to the Tomoka Outpost to watch 1,300 rubber ducks race in the river. Photo courtesy of Pixabay
Head to the Tomoka Outpost to watch 1,300 rubber ducks race in the river. Photo courtesy of Pixabay
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Thursday, April 22

18th-annual Jeep Beach

When: Through April 25

Where: Varies

Details: Despite cancelling last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year's event is in full swing. This year's platform is the Jeep Beach "Jamily" Reunion. This year's giveaway Jeep is the 2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392. Visit jeepbeach.com for schedule of events.

League of Women Voters Zoom event

When: 7 p.m.

Where: Virtual

Details: Join the League of Women Voters in a Zoom meeting of the Atlantic Coast Chapter of Americans United for Separation of Church and State, featuring guest speaker Sarah Butzin, president of the League of Women of Tallahassee. Zoom link available upon request. Contact [email protected]. All are welcome. Call 804-914-4460.

Saturday, April 24

2021 Walkathon for Southeastern Guide Dogs

When: 8:30 a.m.

Where: Michael Crotty Bicentennial Park, 1800 Ocean Shore Blvd.

Details: The Ormond-by-the-Sea Lions Club invites you to join in this walkathon to raise funds for Southeastern Guide Dogs. The walk is only a 20-30 minute walk down A1A. Virtual participation also possible. Donations appreciated. Contact [email protected]

Truly Off the Beaten Path

When: 10 a.m.

Where: Virtual

Details: The Museum of Arts and Sciences' James Zacharius will reveal destinations that even Floridians haven't discovered in this webinar sponsored by Florida Humanities. Look at scenic drives, historic destinations and natural wonders. Free. Visit obhs.webinarninja.com/live-webinars/705200/register

Duck race

When: 11 a.m.

Where: Tomoka Outpost, inside Tomoka State Park, 2099 N Beach St.

Details: The Early Learning Coalition of Flagler and Volusia will host its eighth-annual duck race, where 1,300 rubber ducks will race in the Tomoka River. Free event. Each racing rubber duck costs $5. There will be a Kids Zone, relay races, and a silent auction. Funds raised benefit the coalition. Visit elcfv.org/duck-race/

Monday, April 26

Civil Discourse meeting

When: 4-5:30 p.m.

Where: Virtual

Details: Join Civil Discourse, Common Ground for the group’s next Zoom meeting. The topic is “Roads, transit, infrastructure, relevant to increasing traffic affected by areas of intense development.” Email [email protected] for Zoom invitation. 

Ongoing

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: Women Artists in the Rodriguez Collection, a selection of contemporary works from the Kendall Center; "Exceptional: The Art of Jill Cannady;" "In the Style of the Emperor: Napoleonic Decorative Arts From the Collection;" "Fresh Off the Easel: Watercolors" by Frank Spino; "Seeing Differently: Photography" by Margo Kessler Cook; and "Time Honored: The Art of Dean Mitchell."

 

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