- September 14, 2024
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In honor of National Healthcare Volunteer Week, Florida Hospital Flagler hosted an appreciation luncheon at Carrabba's Italian Grill for more than 125 volunteers.
“This special week presents an opportunity to celebrate the everyday people who accomplish extraordinary things through service,” said Daryl Tol, Florida Hospital Volusia/Flagler CEO. “These community members are essential to the health care team as they give of their time freely and ask for nothing in return.”
Florida Hospital Flagler currently has 300 volunteers assisting in 25 departments throughout the hospital. Last year, the volunteers at the Palm Coast hospital contributed nearly 55,000 hours of service to patients, families and staff. To date the volunteer auxiliary has donated nearly 1.5 million hours.
For more information about volunteer opportunities, call 586-4234.
Palm Coast artist featured at wine shop
Palm Coast artist John Harrison, is featured for the month of May at Hammock Wine and Cheese, 5368 N. Oceanshore Blvd. A native of New York City, Harrison works primarily in mixed media on wood.
"My inspiration draws from my multicultural/racial background,” he said.
Musical dinner show to benefit hospice
A musical dinner show will be held to benefit hospice 6 p.m. Saturday June 1, at the Portuguese American Cultural Center, 1200 Palm Harbor Parkway.
The show will include local entertainer Kenyon Dye with his keyboards, horns, flute and singing talent. Vocalists Robin Sullivan and Tom Kavanaugh will join the performance.
Griff Moore, an Orlando pianist who has performed for President Bush and has shared the stage with Bill Cosby, will perform. San Diego tenor Jesus Garcia and his pianist, John Cain, will also perform.
Tickets are $50 per person. Space is limited, call John Dysart at 445-7556 by May 12.
Revolutionary War descendant is youngest SAR member
The Flagler Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution installed Roger Casey Kelly as its newest and youngest member at the chapter's May meeting.
Kelly is a 20-year-old pre-med student at Stetson University and the son of Roger G. and Diane M. Kelly, of Palm Coast. His Revolutionary War ancestor patriot is Isaac Cady, a private in Capt. Moody Dunston’s New Hampshire regiment. Diane Kelly was on hand for her son’s installation ceremonies and pinned her son with the official SAR rosette signifying his new membership in the historical society.
