Events calendar: Attend the Granada Grand Festival of the Arts

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


Savannah Zanosky's "Star Wars Imagination" chalk art image is voted the People's Choice at the Granada Grand Festival of the Arts. Photo by Michele Meyers
Savannah Zanosky's "Star Wars Imagination" chalk art image is voted the People's Choice at the Granada Grand Festival of the Arts. Photo by Michele Meyers
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Friday, Feb. 2

Yoga outdoors

When: 10 a.m.

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

Details: The Environmental Discovery Center is hosting a free outdoor beginner level yoga class by Kim Latford. Chairs available. Mats recommended. Space is limited. Call 386-615-7081.

Free Family Art Night

When: 5:30-7 p.m.

Where: Ormond Memorial Art Museum, 78 E. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach

Details: Families are invited to attend and create an art project with instructor Linda King. This month's project is a "Heart Suncatcher Mobile." All supplies are provided. All ages welcome. 

Movies on the Halifax

When: 6:30 p.m.

Where: Rockefeller Gardens, 26 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach

Details: Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy a showing of "Sing 2," rated PG. Movies are weather-sensitive. Call 386-676-3216 for rainout information.

'I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change'

When: 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3; and 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 4

Where: Gillespy Theater at the News Journal Center, 221 N. Beach St., Daytona Beach

Details: Halifax Repertory Theatre is presenting this musical comedy presented in the form of vignettes, connected by the central theme of love and relationships. Tickets cost $30 for adults; $25 for youths. Visit halifaxrep.com.

Saturday, Feb. 3

Tunnel to Towers 2024

When: 8-10:30 a.m.

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

Details: The city of Palm Coast is hosting the third annual Tunnel to Towers 5K Run/Walk. The previous two events raised nearly $30,000, with all proceeds going to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Visit https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/PalmCoast/TunneltoTowers5KRunWalkPalmCoastFL.

'The impact of Mary McLeod Bethune on the Daytona Beach area'

When: 10-11 a.m.

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

Details: Daytona State Professor Leonard Lempel will speak on Mary McLeod Bethune's history, including how she and her school influenced and continue to influence the local area. This is a free program sponsored by the Florida Humanities Speakers Bureau and hosted by the Ormond Beach Historical Society.

Granada Grand Festival of the Arts

When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: New Britain Avenue, from Beach Street to Ridgewood Avenue

Details: Ormond Beach MainStreet and the Ormond Beach Arts District's 10th annual free arts festival is back, featuring live music, hands-on activities and of course, lots of art. There will also be an artisan market.

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.

Blue Jeans and Bling

When: 6-10 p.m.

Where: Flagler County Fairgrounds, 150 Sawgrass Road, Bunnell

Details: Attend this benefit dinner and auction supporting the 4-H and FFA Youth Awards and Scholarship Fund. Tickets cost $50 per person. Attire is jeans and your best bling. Visit flaglercountyfair.com.

Invincible: A glorious tribute to Michael Jackson

When: 7 p.m.

Where: Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center, 5500 E. Highway 100, Palm Coast

Details: See this tribute show dedicated to Michael Jackson. The production aims to recreate his performances' energy, talent and magic while playing homage to his career. Tickets cost $64. Visit flaglerauditorium.org.

Sunday, Feb. 4

Knights of Columbus pancake breakfast

When: 8 a.m. to noon

Where: Social Hall at 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. The meal includes all the pancakes you can eat, scrambled eggs, a sausage link, orange juice and endless coffee. The breakfast costs $6 and children under 12 eat free. All are welcome.

'Fiber art — Natural Expressions' opening reception

When: 1-3:30 p.m.

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

Details: Expressions Art Gallery is celebrating the opening of "Fiber Art — Natural Expressions," a collection of sculpture and wall art by Liz Canali, Amy Hemphill Dove and Jenna Weston. The reception will feature music from the Al Canali Project. The exhibition will be on display through March 16.

Monday, Feb. 5

Palm Coast Astronomy Club

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

Where: Flagler County Public Library, 2500 Palm Coast Parkway Northwest, Palm Coast

Details: Join the Palm Coast Astronomy Club for its next meeting, themed "The Sun and the 2024 Total Eclipse." Anyone interested in astronomy is invited to attend.

Thursday, Feb. 8

Yoga outdoors

When: 9:30 a.m.

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

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

Art of Healing workshop

When: 2-3:30 p.m.

Where: Ormond Memorial Art Museum and Gardens, 78 E. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach

Details: Join OMAM for this program to create art projects that focus on self-expression, growth, and relaxation, often with a meditative component. Open to anyone 16 and older in need of reflective time, including caregivers, survivors, and those who have lost a loved one. Free admission. Registration is required. Visit ormondartmuseum.org.

Halifax Genealogical Society monthly meeting and program

When: 1:30 p.m.

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

Details: Terry Hall will present the program, titled "Transcribing Historical Handwriting: An 1846 Travelogue." Hall is the president of Roots & Branches Genealogical Society and volunteers in the Genealogy Room of the DeLand Library. 

Italian Festival

When: 5-9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8 and Friday Feb. 9; and 12-9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10

Where: 1014 N. Halifax Ave., Daytona Beach

Details: Attend this festival featuring authentic Italian food, games, live music, free kids activities and arts and crafts. Call 386-255-0433.

Friday, Feb. 9

St. Thomas rummage sale

When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 9; and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10

Where: St Thomas Episcopal Church, 5400 Belle Terre Parkway, Palm Coast

Details: This rummage sale features clothing, linens, books, kitchen items and more, as well as baked goods for sale. No shopping bags allowed. Call 386-446-2300.

Yoga outdoors

When: 10 a.m.

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

Details: The Environmental Discovery Center is hosting a free outdoor beginner level yoga class by Kim Latford. Chairs available. Mats recommended. Space is limited. Call 386-615-7081.

Valentine's Sweetheart Dance

When: 6-9 p.m.

Where: Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Parkway NE, Palm Coast

Details: Attend this family-friendly event, open to all ages, and eat, play games and dance. Registration costs $15 per person; children 3 and under are free.

Saturday, Feb. 10

OBMS Panther Prowl 5K

When: 8:30-10:30 a.m.

Where: Ormond Beach Middle School, 151 Domicilio Ave., Ormond Beach

Details: Join OBMS for a 5K. Check-in begins at 7:15 a.m. Race costs $20 for students and staff; $20 for local cross country and track teams; and $30 on the day of the race. Visit https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/OrmondBeach/OBMSHoliday5K.

Mayor's Health and Fitness Challenge Kick-off and Weigh-in

When: 9 a.m. to noon

Where: South Ormond Neighborhood Center, 176 Division Ave., Ormond Beach

Details: The 2024 Mayor’s Health and Fitness Challenge will begin with a kick-off and weigh-in. The eight-week program is a citywide initiative designed for individuals of all fitness levels. Registration costs $35 per individual or $70 for families with up to three children, 18 and under. Visit ormondbeach.org/MHFC.

Valentine's cookie decorating class

When: 10 a.m. to noon

Where: Becca's Sweet Tooth, 2710 E. Moody Blvd., Unit B, Bunnell

Details: Learn the basics of working with royal icing. The class will provide everything needed to complete six decorated cookies. Class costs $45 and is recommended for ages 15 and older. Deadline to register is Feb. 7. Call 386-309-9957.

American Association of University Women general meeting

When: 11 a.m.

Where: Cypress Knoll Golf and Country Club, 53 Easthampton Blvd., Palm Coast

Details: The American Association of University Women will host Lenny Foster, owner of Gallery 141 in St. Augustine, as its speaker for Black History Month. Lunch is available for $20. The meeting costs $5 for those not eating lunch. Reservations are required. Visit https://flaglercounty-fl.aauw.net/.

'Genealogy in the Library' program

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].

Sunday, Feb. 11

'Romancing the Strings' concert

When: 3:30 p.m.

Where: Lighthouse Christ Presbyterian Church, 1035 W. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach

Details: The Daytona Solisti Chamber Players is presenting Beethoven's violin concerto with Ukrainian violinist and Daytona Solisti concertmaster Olga Kolpakova. A $15 donation is requested at the door. For more information, visit daytonasolisti.com or call 386-562-5423.

Ongoing

Art League of Daytona Beach's annual members' awards exhibit

When: 1-4 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday, through Feb. 16

Where: Art League of Daytona Beach,433 S. Palmetto Ave., Daytona Beach

Details: See this exhibit featuring art of all mediums by the members of the Art League of Daytona Beach. The exhibit will run through Feb. 16. Visit artleague.org.

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.

Exercises for the maturing body

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

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

Details: Attend upbeat classes presented by Synergy Senior Fitness and taught by Senior Fitness Specialist Artie Gardella. Classes are ongoing. Insurances that cover fitness accepted, or a donation for those with no coverage. Visit Synergyseniorfitness.com.

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: "The Lure of Florida Fishing."


 

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