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What to do this week in and around Ormond Beach.


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Thursday, Jan. 19

Flagler Tiger Bay Club January 2023 meeting

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

Where: Hammock Dunes Club, 30 Avenue Royale, Flagler Beach

Details: This month's meeting topic will be the community cost of human trafficking, and will feature Tomas Lares, founder and president of United Abolitionists, as its guest speaker. Lares is also the co-founder and chairman of the Greater Orlando Human Trafficking Task Force. Advance registration and payment is required. Luncheon costs $35 for members; $40 for guests. Visit FlaglerTigerBayClub.com.

Friday, Jan. 20

Volunteer on Florida Arbor Day

When: 1-4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20; and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 21

Where: Tiger Bay State Forest, 4316 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach

Details: Join Volusia County environmental specialists and help distribute trees, inform residents about best planting practices and explain the importance of trees for water and air quality. County staff will offer a brief training session. In addition to Tiger Bay State Forest, other locations include the Lyonia Environmental Center in Deltona, Marine Science Center in Ponce Inlet, Stetson Aquatic Center in DeLand and the Marine Discovery Center in New Smyrna Beach. This is part of the county's Explore Volusia programs. Registration is required. Call 386-736-5927.

Flagler Film Festival

When: 6-10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20; 12-11 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21; and 12-9:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22

Where: Best Western Plus Flagler Beach Area Inn and Suites, 200 Flagler Plaza Drive, Palm Coast

Details: Attend this film festival, formed to showcase the work of new and emerging filmmakers as well as that of experienced filmmakers. There will be over 30 films of diverse genres, Q+As with filmmakers and on Sunday, an awards ceremony. Tickets cost $10 a day and $25 for the weekend if purchased in advanced; $13 a day and $35 for the weekend if purchased at the door. Visit flaglerfilmfestival.com.

Honky Tonk Angels

When: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Jan. 20 and 21; 3 p.m. Sunday Jan. 22

Where: City Repertory Theatre, 160 Cypress Point Parkway Suite B207, Palm Coast

Details: See this show about three gutsy gals from different backgrounds who take charge of their lives by choosing to follow their honky tonk dreams to the city of Nashville. It features 30 classic country tunes including “Stand By Your Man,” “9 to 5” and “Harper Valley PTA." Tickets cost $30 for adults and $15 for students.

The Bronx Wanderers

When: 7 p.m.

Where: Flagler Auditorium, 5500 State Route 100, Palm Coast

Details: See The Bronx Wanderers deliver a "Back to the Future" rock n' roll experience featuring songs from the '50s, '60s and '70s. Tickets cost $40-$50. Visit flaglerauditorium.org.

Rent

When: 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays Jan. 19, 21, 27, 28, and Feb. 3, 4; 2 p.m. on Sundays Jan. 22, 29 and Feb. 5

Where: Flagler Playhouse, 301 E. Moody Blvd., Bunnell

Details: Set in the East Village of New York City, this award-winning musical is loosely based on Puccini's "La Boheme." It follows a year in the life of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create. Tickets cost $30 for adults; $25 for students. Visit flaglerplayhouse.com.

Saturday, Jan. 21

Palm Coast Historical Society Speaker Series

When: 10 a.m.

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

Details: Dr. Steven Noll presents a speaker series titled, "Ditch of Dreams in Palm Coast." The presentation examines the history of an effort to cross Florida by cutting a waterway from the Atlantic to the Gulf of Mexico. Free event. Visit palmcoasthistory.org.

Arbor Day crafts

When: 11 a.m. to noon

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

Details: Celebrate Arbor Day by unleashing your creative side at the city's Environmental Discovery Center. Activity is recommended for ages 4-11. Call 386-615-7081 to sign up. Space is limited.

Wednesday, Jan. 25

The World of Musicals

When: 7 p.m.

Where: Flagler Auditorium, 5500 State Route 100, Palm Coast

Details: See this concert featuring an ensemble of artists performing classic hits, such as the best of "The Phantom of the Opera," "Les Miserables," "We Will Rock You" and "Sister Act." Tickets cost $40-$50. Visit flaglerauditorium.org.

Thursday, Jan. 26

All About Right Whales

When: 5:30 p..m.

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

Details: Ocean Art Gallery is hosting a free educational talk about the right whale featuring Terran McGinnis, historian and manager of community development at Marineland Dolphin Adventure. She will share her knowledge about this important yet critically-endangered whale. Call 386-317-9400 to reserve your seat.

Saturday, Feb. 4

Knights of Columbus Italian Festival

When: 5-9 p.m.

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

Details: The Father Eamonn Gill Council 13018 Knights of Columbus invites the community to attend its annual Italian Festival Dinner and Dance. Proceeds go to the St. Brendan Catholic School scholarship fund. The $25 dinner includes homemade lasagna, meatballs, sausage, salad, dessert and a beverage. Dinner will be served between 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. The Moonlighters will play from 6-9 p.m. Reservations are required. No tickets will be sold at the door. Tickets are available for purchase before and after Sunday mass, weekdays in the church and school offices, or by calling Vince at 486-441-4713.

Ongoing

Exercises for the maturing body

When: 10:30 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays

Where: First Baptist Church Of Palm Coast, 6050 Palm Coast Parkway, Palm Coast

Details: Presented by Synergy Senior Fitness, attend upbeat classes with Senior Fitness Specialist Artie Gardella. Classes are ongoing. Insurances that cover fitness accepted or a donation for those with no coverage. Visit Synergyseniorfitness.com

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: "Every Girl Deserves Flowers" ; "Minor Masterpieces: Porcelain Painted Scenes from the Collection" ; "Magical: The Art of Susan Zukowsky" ; "Selections from the MOAS Contemporary Art Collection" ; "A Beautiful Mess: Weavers & Knotters of the Vanguard."

 

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