- April 26, 2024
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The funds raised at Ormond Beach's National Night Out will benefit local youth programs; a Ormond Beach veteran presents at a national Vietnam convention; and, campers end summer vacation at Sea World.
BY THE OBSERVER STAFF
National Night Out draws 500-plus, raises $15,000
Ormond Beach residents celebrated the annual National Night Out crime- and drug-prevention event Aug. 6, by spending the night at North Nova Community Center, 440 N. Nova Road. There was a barbecue, face-painting, balloons, games, door prizes and inflatables.
More than 500 children and adults joined in the fun. More than 50 sponsors participated.
Free bicycle helmets were given to children and other demonstrations included karate, magic and dancing.
A total of $15,000 was collected, all of which will benefit youth programs offered through the Ormond Beach DARE and PAL programs.
Sponsored locally by the Ormond Beach Police Department, the Ormond Beach Police Athletic League and the Department of Leisure Services, National Night Out involves more than 9,800 communities worldwide. It has been a tradition for 30 years.
Call 676-3526.
Around town ...
Ormond Beach’s Larry Babitts, a member on the Four Chaplains Memorial Foundation Board of Directors, presented the Bronze Medallion of the Legion of Honor of the Four Chaplains to Vietnam Veterans of America President John Rowan, at the legion’s national convention Aug. 14, in Jacksonville. Babbitts is a twice wounded, two-war combat veteran.
City maintenance crews installed new information kiosks at Andy Romano Beachfront Park last week, which will be used to notify attendees when pavilions are reserved for parties and events. To reserve pavilion space, call 676-3250.
Sea World field trip
The South Ormond Neighborhood Center Summer Connect Camp and members of the Youth Directors Council brought 89 children on a field trip to Sea World Aug. 2.
The trip was one of four field trips sponsored by the Ormond Beach Police Athletic League.
