Events calendar: 'Swing into Spring' with the city of Ormond Beach and Blu Highway

What to do this week in Ormond Beach and Palm Coast.


Blu Highway performs at the Casements' north lawn. Photo by Mia Striegel
Blu Highway performs at the Casements' north lawn. Photo by Mia Striegel
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Thursday, May 2

Yogalates

When: 10 a.m.

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

Details: The Environmental Discovery Center is hosting a free beginner level yogalates class by Victoria Bennett. Chairs available. Mats recommended. Space is limited. Call 386-615-7081.

Palm Coast Songwriters Festival

When: Hours vary, first performances begin 5 p.m. May 2-4, and 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 5.

Where: Daytona State College Palm Coast Amphitheater, 545 Colbert Lane, Palm Coast

Details: Over 40 songwriters are expected to perform with over 150 hits. Single Day (reserved and general admission) tickets are available for purchase, along with a very limited number of Four Day Reserved Seat Passes. Between May 3-5, the Festival will host other shows earlier in the day at local restaurants.  For more information including the schedule and to purchase tickets, visit the Palm Coast Songwriters Festival website at www.palmcoastsongwritersfestival.com

Swing into Spring

When: 6:30-8 p.m.

Where: The Casements, 25 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach

Details: Celebrate the start of spring with free concerts at The Casements' north lawn. This concert series will begin with Blu Highway.

Friday, May 3

Glow Encounter 2024

When: 7 p.m. Friday, May 3; and 9:15 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 4

Where: Calvary Christian Center, 1687 W Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach

Details: Join other women for the Glow Encounter — 24 hours to encounter the transformative love, power and light of Christ to be authentically you. Free admission but advance registration is requested. Visit https://calvaryfl.shop/products/glow-encounter.

Saturday, May 4

Law Enforcement Torch run

When: 8 a.m.

Where:  Ormond Beach City Hall, 22 South Beach St., Ormond Beach

Details: The 1-mile run will start and finish in the breezeway at Ormond Beach City Hall. The run starts at the breezeway, goes west down Corbin Avenue, to Eileen Butts Street, Tomoka Avenue, South Yonge Street, then north on South Yonge Street,  east onto West Granada Boulevard to City Hall's rear sidewalk. The event will  also include a Touch-A-Truck event, a DJ and food vendors. Contact Sgt. Michael Garner for more vendor information at [email protected] 386-559-0622.

Palm Coast Arbor Day Festival

When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: Central Park at Town Center, 975 Central Ave., Palm Coast

Details: Celebrate a love of trees with this event, hosted by the city of Palm Coast. There will be a tree giveaway, a butterfly tent and release, live entertainment, food/pet food drive, exhibits, a petting zoo and other activities for all ages. Free admission. Free paper shredding will also be available. Attendees may exchange a canned good or pet food item for a free 3-gallon native hardwood tree, while supplies last. Visit https://www.palmcoast.gov/events/home/details/arbor-day.

The Cuban Missile Crisis in Central Florida

When: 9:30-11 a.m.

Where: Anderson-Price Memorial Building, 42 N. Beach St., Ormond Beach

Details: Learn about the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis and how it was a direct and dangerous confrontation between two world’s superpowers of the time, the United States and the Soviet Union. This program, presented by Lewis Metzger, investigates the role of military installations like MCO Air Force Base and the ways in which the local media reported on the crisis. Free. Hosted by the Ormond Beach Historical Society.

Ormond Art Walk

When: 3-7 p.m.

Where: Ormond Beach MainStreet Arts District, 128 W. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach

Details: Join Ocean Art Gallery, Frame of Mind, Art Spotlight, The Studio by Artist Angel Lowden, the Ormond Memorial Art Museum and more on the first Saturday of each month for art openings and art events.

Sunday, May 5

Plant, book and jewelry sale

When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: Temple Beth Shalom, 40 Wellington Drive, Palm Coast

Details: Temple Beth Shalom will host a pre-Mother's Day plant, book and jewelry sale event, with Judaica items also available for purchase through the temple's gift shop. Plants include perennials, herbs, small vegetables, hanging baskets and more. There will be hard and soft cover books, and jewelry to include pearls, natural stone beads and vintage costume jewelry. Collector items may be included. Unsold plants will be available for sale on Monday, May 6, at the temple from 9 a.m. to noon. Call Marylynne Newmark at 954-401-1144.

Daytona Beach Choral Society

When: 3:30 p.m.

Where: Central Baptist Church, 152 Fairview Ave., Daytona Beach

Details: See the Daytona Beach Choral Society perform its program, "City Lights, Country Nights," to feature America, movie soundtrack favorites, Phantom of the Opera and more. A $10 donation is suggested.

Pathways 5K and color fun run

When: 4 p.m.

Where: Pathways Elementary School, 2100 Airport Road, Ormond Beach

Details: Join this 5K Color Run or 1-mile Color Fun Run.The early bird deadline to register is April 15. Visit https://www.pathwayspta.org/color-run.

Knights of Columbus pancake breakfast and blood drive

When: 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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

Details: The Father Eamonn Gill Council 13018 Knights of Columbus will serve a pancake breakfast at the Social Hall and the OneBlood Big Red Bus will be onsite to accept blood donations. All donors will receive a free pass to the pancake breakfast, as well as a free gift, $20 eGift card and a complimentary wellness checkup from OneBlood.The breakfast includes all the pancakes you can eat, scrambled eggs, sausage, orange juice and coffee. The breakfast for non-donors costs $6 for adults, and children under 12 eat free. All are welcome.

Monday, May 6

Palm Coast Astronomy Club meeting

When: 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Where: Palm Coast Public Library, 2500 Palm Coast Parkway, Palm Coast

Details: The month's meeting is "Astronomy Club Eclipse Observations.” Anyone interested in astronomy is welcome. Meeting room is located immediately to the right after entering the library.

Tuesday, May 7

Spring Bird Walks with Joan Tague

When: 8 a.m.

Where: Environmental Discovery Center, 801 Division Ave., Ormond Beach

Details: Master Naturalist Joan Tague, of the Halifax River Audubon, will lead participants on a casual bird walk along the trails of Central Park. Bring water. Walking shoes and sunscreen recommended. Free.

Wednesday, May 8

AARP Meeting

When: 10 a.m. to noon

Where: Ormond Beach Unitarian Universalist Church, 56 N. Halifax Dr., Ormond Beach

Details: The meeting's guest speaker will be Joseph Cavanaugh, a poet, playwright and government consultant. An optional $5 light lunch will follow. For more information, contact AARP Chapter 1057 President Jeff Boyle at 386 341-9013.

Probus Club of Palm Coast

When: 11 a.m. to noon

Where: Social Club of Palm Coast, 51 N. Old Kings Road, Palm Coast

Details: This is a social club for retired and semiretired men and women who meet monthly with a guest speaker on a topic of interest, with other social events during the month. This month's speaker is Casey Ryan on "Aromatherapy." All welcome. Free. Explore the benefits of joining. For more information contact Larry Wright at [email protected].

Thursday, May 9

Halifax Genealogical Society Monthly meeting

When: 1:30-3:45 p.m.

Where: Ormond Beach Library Auditorium, 30 South Beach St., Ormond Beach

Details: Genealogist Ann Osisek will give a presentation titled, “Calico & Cornbread – How to Find Your Female Ancestors” for the club's May meeting. The presentation is meant to help with faster researching of the women in a genealogist's family trees. Guest registration is free. 

Tradewinds Exhibit 2024

When: 5-7 p.m.

Where:  Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens, 78 East Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach

Details: Celebrate the opening of "Tradewinds 2024," an exhibit featuring artwork by Seabreeze High School students. Meet many of the exhibiting artists and enjoy light refreshments.

Swing into Spring

When: 6:30-8 p.m.

Where: The Casements, 25 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach

Details: Celebrate the start of spring with free concerts at The Casements' north lawn. This concert will feature The Moonlighters.

Saturday, May 11

Low-cost pet shot clinic

When: 9-10:30 a.m. 

Where: The Ice House, 810 State St., Bunnell

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. No appointment needed. Clinic is open to everyone. Proceeds benefit abused animals. Call or text 748-8993 or visit spcavolusia.org

Fourth annual Palm Coast Touch a Truck

When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: Central Park at Town Center, 975 Central Ave., Palm Coast

Details: The city of Palm Coast will host its annual Touch a Truck event. This year's theme, "Connecting Our Worlds to the Future," aims to provide local youth with an interactive and educational experience, allowing them to explore and engage with various equipment.

Pilot Club of the Halifax Area’s Annual Fashion Show

When: Noon

Where: Mary McLeod Bethune Performing Arts Center, 698 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach

Details: Thus annual fashion show is a fundraiser to benefit the local youth and charities. Tickets are $36 each, and the show will include a luncheon, the latest fashions from JCPenney, basket raffles and a 360 photo booth.Tickets can be purchased at halifaxpilotsclub.ticketspice.com/halifax-fashion-fest and the show is also viewable virtually at https://halifaxpilotsclub.ticketspice.com/halifax-fashion-fest for those unable to attend in person. The virtual attendees will be eligible for cash prizes. Doors open at 11 a.m.

'Genealogy in the Library'

When: 1-4 p.m.

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

Details: The Halifax Genealogical Society is hosting a free, one-on-one research assistance program for anyone interested in researching family history. The volunteers convene in the Sandpiper Room in the library. To register, contact [email protected].

Fifth annual Ormond Beach Beer Fest

When: 1-4 p.m.

Where: The Casements, 25 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach

Details: Join the Rotary Club of Ormond Beach for its fifth annual Ormond Beach Beer Fest, featuring a beer tasting of over 100 different beers from 35 breweries. Tickets for the tastings cost $35 in advance and $40 on the day of the event. No admission charge. All proceeds will benefit the Rotary Club. Visit ormondbeachbeerfestival.com.

Paint Your Coils on Canvas 'Mothers Day edition'

When: 4 p.m.

Where: Imagine School at Town Center, 775 Town Center Blvd., Palm Coast

Details: Naturals of Palm Coast will present a Paint Your Coils on Canvas event in time to celebrate Mothers Day. Doors open at 3 p.m. Tickets cost $45. All supplies provided. Reservation and prepayment required. There will also be a vendor showcase from 3-4 p.m. Visit bit.ly/nopcpaintyourcoils.

Ongoing

Matanzas and Flagler Palm Coast High School Students Art Show

When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday until May 4

Where: Expressions Art Gallery, 2298 Colbert Lane, Palm Coast

Details: Expressions Art Gallery on Colbert is hosting the Matanzas and Flagler Palm Coast High School Student's 2024 Art Show. All are welcome to stop in and get a peek at the future of art.

BAM Senior Fitness Class

When: 9:30 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays

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

Details: Join this Balance and Motion class and develop strength and endurance, core stability and balance. Taught by senior fitness specialist Artie G, the class is open to all fitness levels and free with most insurances. A donation is accepted for those without coverage. See full schedule at synergyseniorfitness.com or call 386-931-3485.

Women's book club

When: 12:30-2 p.m. every Tuesday, beginning Jan. 9

Where: Central Baptist Church, 152 Fairview Ave., Daytona Beach

Details: Join this book club, which will study "Love Stories of the Bible Speak" by Shannon Bream. The book club will meet in the Marchman Building, room 117. Contact Sylvia Meincke at 386-451-5223.

Moms of Pre Schoolers

When: 9:30-11:30 a.m. on the second and fourth Friday of the month

Where: Central Baptist Church, 152 Fairview Ave., Daytona Beach

Details: Moms of Pre Schoolers is a free faith-based program for moms, moms-to-be and their preschoolers for support and encouragement. Breakfast is provided, as well as a video with discussion and crafts. Playtime offered for children, with adult supervision. Call 386-255-2588.

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: "Tide Pools: Exploring Coastal Communities" ; "The Lure of Florida Fishing" ; and "Megalodon: Largest Shark that Ever Lived."

 

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