- April 26, 2024
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Flagler Beach is a surfing mecca that draws hundreds to the beach all year long, but only a small part of the population knows just how important Flagler Beach is to the surfing world. Publisher and gallery owner Frank Gromling wants to change that because he believes surfing is a healthy lifestyle, aids in healing those with health challenges, and builds confidence in young people.
On Friday, July 5th, from 5:30–8:30 pm, his Ocean Books & Art will be transformed into Surf City USA through colorful art and surf music. On display will be the art of artists Ed Siarkowicz, Bob Carlsen, Krystyna Madejczyk, and Joe Campanellie. Special guest artist, surf photographer A.J. Neste, has agreed to offer for sale two of his classic surfing photographs.
A raffle will be held for several prizes, including items local businesses and a special prize from Body Glove, the American family-owned and operated surfing and diving company celebrating its 60th year in business.
All proceeds from the raffle, plus 5% of all art and book sales during the reception and throughout July, will be donated to Flagler Surf Club to help its family-oriented programs.
“We’re excited about teaming up with Ocean Books & Art in this fun event and we appreciate that it is lending a helping hand for our many worthwhile projects for surfers of all ages,” said Ccub founder Joe Eddy.
The event at 200 S. Oceanshore Blvd., Flagler Beach, across from the Flagler Beach Pier, is also right around the corner from Flagler Beach’s “First Friday – Music in the Park,” which blends music, food and entertainment for residents and visitors each month.
Liz Graf published in ‘Chicken Soup for the Soul: Reader’s Choice’
Palm Coast resident Liz Graf’s story “Matters of the Mind and Heart” was featured in the new “Chicken Soup for the Soul: Reader’s Choice.”
Graf is a retired high school biology teacher with three grown children, and her story recounts her return to the classroom after 16 years. She and her high school sweetheart are now settled in Palm Coast. She has also been published in “Chicken Soup for the Soul: I Can’t Believe My Cat Did That” and “Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Power of the Positive.”
Call for artists for annual birdhouse and mailbox auction
Flagler Habitat for Humanity is reaching out to the community to create unique and beautiful birdhouses or mailboxes. These artistic creations will be auctioned off at Habitat’s annual Birdhouse and Mailbox Auction to be held, Tuesday, September 24, at the Grand Haven Golf Club. Items must be completed and dropped off at the Habitat office at 2 West Moody Blvd., Bunnell, no later than Aug. 15 to be included in the auction.
A participant form must also be completed and may be downloaded at www.flaglerhabitat.com. Call 586-6180 or email [email protected].
Around town…
The Rev. Kevin James, of Palm Coast United Methodist Church, 5200 Belle Terre Parkway, will begin a three-week sermon series on courage Sunday, July 7. Service times are 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Call 445-1600 or visit www.palmcoastumc.org.
The Catholic Diocese of St. Augustine appointed the Rev. Alberto Esposito, pastor of Santa Maria del Mar Catholic Church, and Dr. Chau T. Phan, head of the Christian Unity ministry at Santa Maria, to be Associate Diocesan Ecumenical Officers, to work not only with Catholic pastors and laity to promote Christian Unity, but also to foster friendly relations and dialogue with pastors and laity of other Christian churches and ecclesial communities in the 17 counties of northeast Florida.
