Earth Day, Chocolate Workshop, Ormond Passion Play and other things you can do this weekend

The Ormond Beach Observer calendar


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THURSDAY, APRIL 21

Ormond Beach Farmers Market
8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at City Hall Plaza, 22 S. Beach St. Fresh produce, local honey, fine crafts and yummy treats.

Historical Bus Tour

9:45 a.m. at The Casements. Presented by the Ormond Beach Historical Society, this two hour tour includes 30 sites on the route. Tickets are $20 for adults, $7 for ages 7-12, and can be purchased at the OBHS Welcome Center, 38 E. Granada Blvd., or by phone. Reservations are required. Call 677-7005.

Earth Day Celebration

11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at City Hall Plaza. Learning stations, vendors, plants, food and music. Free.

Basic Microsoft Word

2 to 3 p.m. at the Ormond Beach Library, 30 S. Beach St. Free. Learn how to create, navigate save and print documents and manipulate text. Bring laptops if you have them. Call 676-4191, Ext. 21084.

Stroke Support Group

3 p.m. at Florida Hospital Oceanside, first floor café, 264 S. Atlantic Ave. Led by a Florida Hospital Oceanside speech pathologist and is designed to help stroke patients as they adjust to changes in their daily lives. Meets on the third Thursday of every month. Call 676-4222 ext. 5095.

Living with Cancer Support Group

3 p.m. at Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center Cancer Institute chapel at 224 Memorial Medical Pkwy., Daytona Beach. This support group offers patients, survivors and caregivers the opportunity to talk about the day-to-day challenges of living with cancer. Meets on the third Thursday of every month. Registration is not required. Call 231-4000.

Swing into Spring Concert Series: The Moonlighters

7 p.m. at The Casements North Lawn, 25 Riverside Dr. Free.

FRIDAY, APRIL 22

The Rodriguez Tenors Concert

7 p.m. at St. James Episcopal Church, 38 S. Halifax Drive. Free, but donations will be accepted. Will feature works by Faure, Schubert, Bellini, Sondheim and more. Accompanied by Barbara Larson, brothers Brian, Manny and Michael Rodriguez will sing solos, duets and trios in a wide variety of styles. Call 677-0872.

SATURDAY, APRIL 23

The Children's Art Project

9 to 11:30 a.m. at The Casements. An annual class for children 8 to 12 years old given by the Ormond Beach Art Guild. Contact the Casements at 676-3276.

Spring Fling Book Sale

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30 S. Beach St. Hosted by the Friends of the Library. Call 676-4191.

Chocolate Workshop

2 to 4 p.m. at the Cici and Hyatt Brown Museum of Art at the Museum of Arts and Sciences. Chocolatier Kathryn Neel, from Sappho Chocolates will lead a fun workshop sharing her wealth of sweet knowledge. Those participating in the workshop will also get to take home all of the chocolate made during class. RSVP is required. Admission is $30 for members and $40 for future members. Call 255-0285 to purchase your admission.

Basket Auction

4 p.m. at Encore Baton and Dance Studio, 400 Andalusia Ave. Raffle style auction to raise funds for athletes’ travel costs for the 2016 season. Tickets are $5 for a sheet of 25. Call 527-5025.

Ormond Passion Play: ‘The Promise’

7 p.m. at Riverbend Community Church. Free tickets Call office at 672-1821. Performances will also take place at 3 p.m. April 24, 7 p.m. April 29, 3 p.m. April 30 and 3 p.m. May 1. Visit riverbendchurch.com.

Speakeasy Party

6 to 10 p.m. at the Anderson-Price Memorial Building, 42 N. Beach St. Grab your boa, beads, fringed dress and headband and help us party like it’s the 1920’s. Sybil Gage and her New Orleans style jazz band. Part of the Centennial Celebration of the Anderson-Price Memorial Building. Buffet and one free drink. Cost is $40 per person. Call 677-7005.

SUNDAY, APRIL 24

National Poetry Week Celebration

1 to 4:30 p.m. at The Casements, 25 Riverside Drive. Join the Tomoka Poets and their guests for an afternoon of poetry, song and story. Open mic.

Community Passover Seder

4 to 7 p.m. at the Daytona Beach Hilton, 100 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach. Cost is $50 for adults and $40 for children under 12. The Seder concludes at the ballroom windows facing Israel praying powerfully for the peace of Jerusalem. For congregations or large groups, Beth Judah is preparing a special table of eight with a personal placard. For ticket information RSVP at BethJudahMessianic.com under services and events or call 672 8443.

Art in the Garden

5 to 10 p.m. at the Ormond Memorial Art Museum and Gardens. This year’s “Positively Platinum” fundraiser celebrates the museum’s 70th anniversary. Includes a silent auction of one-of-a-kind art pieces, hors d’oeuvres, dinner in the garden and wine. Cost is $100 per ticket. Call 676-3347.

MONDAY, APRIL 25

Money Smart Week Program: Living Naturally on a Budget

2 p.m. at the Ormond Beach Public Library, 22 S. Beach St. Created by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago in 2002, Money Smart Week is a public awareness campaign designed to help consumers better manage their personal finances. Library staff will offer home and beauty tips using safe and simple Ingredients. Free. Visit volusialibrary.org for a complete calendar.

Volusia County’s Pet Vet Cruiser

All day at Rockin' Ranch, 801 S. Nova Road. Offering low-cost spaying and neutering services to financially eligible owners of dogs and cats in unincorporated areas. Fees are based on income. Appointments are required and may be made by calling 323-3575. Visit volusia.org/petvet.

The Captain James Ormond Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution

11 a.m. at the Anderson Price Memorial Building, 42 N. Beach Street. The program will be “Our Philanthropic Heritage — Honoring the Salvation Army,” by Captain Stanley Colbert. Catered luncheon cost $14. Reserve by April 21. Cost 441-4419.

Kidney Smart Class

2 p.m. at Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center Cafeteria Annex, 301 Memorial Medical Parkway, Daytona Beach. Free. Call 904-823-1594.

Ask the Expert: Essential Oil DIY Beauty Recipes

7 p.m. at the Ormond Beach YMCA, 500 Sterthaus Drive. Free. Call 425-5210.

TUESDAY, APRIL 26

Florida Licensing On Wheels

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at City Hall. FLOW is a standalone mobile office with technology to provide drivers license/ID card change of address, renewals, replacements, and renewals and replacements of vehicle registration and disabled parking permits. The only thing FLOW does not provide is for the drivers’ license road test. Before visiting, please go to gathergoget.com to make sure you have everything you need. Call 850-617-2000.

Money Smart Week Program: Retirement Basics

3 p.m. at the Ormond Beach Public Library, 22 S. Beach St. Created by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago in 2002, Money Smart Week is a public awareness campaign designed to help consumers better manage their personal finances. Scott Wiedman, a certified financial planner, will explain how to prepare for retirement and make sure you have all the tools you’ll need to enjoy it. Free. Visit volusialibrary.org for a complete calendar.

Stuttering Support Group

6:30 p.m. at Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center, medical office building, classroom C, 305 Memorial Medical Parkway, Daytona Beach. Under the guidance of a Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center speech-language pathologist, participants will learn new coping strategies and methods for improving overall quality of life in a safe and supportive environment. Meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month. Email [email protected] or call (315) 729-9542.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27

Breastfeeding Support Group

10 a.m. to noon at the Ormond Beach YMCA, 500 Sterthaus Drive. Support and encouragement for breastfeeding moms while also providing a chance to meet other moms. Every week. Free. Call 425-5210.

Money Smart Week Program: Handyman Hints

10 a.m. at the Ormond Beach Public Library, 22 S. Beach St. Created by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago in 2002, Money Smart Week is a public awareness campaign designed to help consumers better manage their personal finances. A representative from Ace Hardware will share house and garden tips to help consumers perform basic home repairs. Free. Visit volusialibrary.org for a complete calendar.

Money Smart Week Program: Financial Planning

2 p.m. at the Ormond Beach Public Library, 22 S. Beach St. Created by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago in 2002, Money Smart Week is a public awareness campaign designed to help consumers better manage their personal finances. Financial planner and local radio host David Holland will answer questions about financial planning. Free. Visit volusialibrary.org for a complete calendar.

Parkinson Association of Greater Daytona Beach Adult Coloring and Ice Cream Treats

2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Daytona Beach Regional Library, 105 E. Magnolia Ave., Daytona Beach.Prizes for the top three best judged colored pictures. Adult coloring has been found to be helpful in reducing stress as well as preserve fine motor skills in people with chronic conditions such as Parkinson’s disease. Colored pencils and pictures will be supplied. This session will be held in the Launch Pad Room. Seating is limited – reservations for this event are required by calling 676-6375 by noon April 25.

Eat Healthy Be Active: Enjoy Healthy Foods that Taste Great

5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at South Ormond Neighborhood Center, 176 Division Ave. Free family nutrition program. Call 822-5778, Ext. 5418.

Dancing Dogs Spring Show

7 p.m. at the Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center. Presented by the Canine Fancy Dancers of the Obedience Club of Daytona. Free.

 

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