Rotary breaks ground on Bunnell sports fields


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Bunnell Mayor Catherine Robinson, Flagler County Commissioner Barbara Revels, Mario Carmo, Amanda Bailey, Roseanne Stocker, Tim O'Donnell, Flagler County Commissioner Charlie F. Ericksen Jr., and Flagler Beach City Commissioner Kim Carney COURTESY PHOTOS
Bunnell Mayor Catherine Robinson, Flagler County Commissioner Barbara Revels, Mario Carmo, Amanda Bailey, Roseanne Stocker, Tim O'Donnell, Flagler County Commissioner Charlie F. Ericksen Jr., and Flagler Beach City Commissioner Kim Carney COURTESY PHOTOS
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A ground-breaking ceremony took place Thursday, Feb. 5, for the Rotary Club of Flagler Beach's multi-sports field complex being built adjacent to the Carver Center, in Bunnell.

Rotary Club of Flagler Beach is working closely with the city of Bunnell, the George Washington Carver Foundation and additional community partners to construct the fields.

The project is scheduled for completion in the spring.

"This is not just a project about sports fields," said Roseanne Stocker, service and grant committee chairperson for Rotary Club of Flagler Beach. "This is about changing lives, providing positive influences and teaching about leadership and character through organized sports for children in the community.”

The Rotary Sports Field Project is a $52,600 project funded by a $24,600 grant from Rotary District 6970 and Rotary International. The remaining $32,000 is being raised from donations from local community partners, including Rotary Club of Palm Coast and Rotary Club of Flagler County. Partnerships are still being sought from local businesses and organizations that wish to help.

The goal of this project is to bring organized sports leagues to the neighborhood surrounding the Carver Center. Funds are being raised to provide scholarships for children in need who wish to participate.
 

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The Palm Coast Yacht Club installed its 2014 officers at the annual Change of Watch ceremony Feb. 1. The new officers are as follows: Commodore Chris Vorndran, Vice Commodore Clifford Lewis, Rear Commodore Ann Vorndran, Fleet Captain Bernard William, Treasurer Candy Schmidt and Secretary Natasha Williams.

Vorndran is returning as the 31st commodore, after having served as commodore in 2009, vice commodore in 2008 and fleet captain in 2007. Vorndran has a background in engineering and more than 50 years of boating experience.
 

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The Flagler Playhouse has launched a new series of musical theater classes. The opening session focuses on the classics of Rodgers and Hammerstein, including “Sound of Music,” “South Pacific,” “Oklahoma” and more. Students will learn vocal lessons, dance, acting and exploration of the messages inherent in the characters and shows of Rodgers and Hammerstein.

The session will end with a Rodgers and Hammerstein Revue May 30 and 31.

Taught by theater education coordinator Jamie Irvine, third through sixth grade will meet 4-6 p.m. Mondays and seventh through 12th grade will meet 6-6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. To register, call 586-7628. The deadline is March 1.

 

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