Sophie's Circle to hold another Adopt-A-Dog Half Wall Challenge

Also: Food Truck Wars coming to Port Orange.


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Sophie's Circle Founder Kathy Blackman with a rescue puppy. Photo by Nichole Osinski
Sophie's Circle Founder Kathy Blackman with a rescue puppy. Photo by Nichole Osinski
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Saturday, June 23

Half Wall Adopt a Dog Challange

When: 2 p.m.

Where: Port Orange Half Wall

Cost: NA

Details: Individuals can have fun with friends and help rescue dogs with Sophie's Circle Pet Food Pantry and Dog Rescue at Half Wall Port Orange. Each month, Half Wall Port Orange will host an adoption event with the goal of one dog being adopted each month during 2018 with an end goal to find homes for 12 animals this year. Sophie's Circle is a registered non-profit 501c3 corporation that operates a pet food bank in Volusia County. Call 690-6771. Saturday, June 30

Free community workout

When: 8 a.m.

Where: CrossFit 386

Cost: Free

Details: Residents can start their day off meeting other residents and working up a sweat during a Saturday community workout at CrossFit 386. No experience is required. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Call 333-9549. 

Sunday, June 24

Beginner Yoga Workshop

When: 10:30 a.m.

Where: Port Orange Kula Yoga Studio

Cost: $20

Details: In this special workshop, participants will learn the most basic and fundamentally important aspects of yoga to build a solid foundation for the longevity of the practice. This workshop provides a brief background on what yoga is as well as breathing techniques that are common to the yoga practice and fundamental yoga postures and how to adapt them to an individual's abilities and needs. Call 872-3569. 

Friday, June 22

Porchdogs to perform at Port Orange library

When: 2 p.m.

Where: Port Orange Regional Library 

Cost: Free

Details: The Porchdogs will bring their own brand of Louisiana Cajun and zydeco music to the Port Orange Regional Library during this free concert. The trio has had repeat long-term engagements at Walt Disney World, Universal Studios Orlando and other theme parks. They also perform regularly at the Iron Horse Saloon during Bike Week and Biketoberfest. The free concert is sponsored by the Friends of the Port Orange Regional Library. Reservations are not required. Call 322-5152, option 4.

Saturday, June 30

When: Noon to 7 p.m.

Where: Riverfront Park

Cost: NA

Details: A little rain won't keep the food trucks away. The competition is for five awards: casual cuisine, top food sales, ticket taker, delectable dessert and people's choice award. There will also be live music from MISS INTENT, a kids area and beer garden. A portion of the proceeds will benefit local charities. Visit foodtruckwars.com

Friday, July 20

Pop Up Park

When: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Where: Riverwalk Park

Cost: Free

Details: July is National Parks and Recreation Month and the city is inviting residents to join the Port Orange Parks and Recreation and other city departments at the Pop Up Park event for an evening of sports, fund and community involvement. There will be free hotdogs, chips and drink for the first 100 people. There will be guest appearances by the Port Orange Fire Department, Kona Ice and a mystery guest. Call 506-5851. 

Tuesday, July 3

Free Healthy Living Bingo

When: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Where: Port Orange YMCA

Cost: Free

Details:  Learn more about YMCA's community partners while playing Bingo with the chance to win some raffle prizes. The free event, will take place at the Port Orange Family YMCA gymnasium, and individuals do not have to be a YMCA member to attend. The event is presented by Halifax Hospice, Port Orange Nursing and Rehab Center, Brookdale Senior Living and Concierge Care. Call 425-5210.

 

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