Events calendar: Attend a gallery talk at OMAM, enjoy coffee and cats at the Flagler Humane Society

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


The Ormond Memorial Art Museum. File photo by Jarleene Almenas
The Ormond Memorial Art Museum. File photo by Jarleene Almenas
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Thursday, Aug. 14

Tiger Bay Club of Volusia County August meeting

When: 12-1 p.m.

Where: Halifax River Yacht Club, 331 S. Beach St., Daytona Beach

Details: This month's guest speaker will be U.S. Rep. Randy Fine. Social time begins at 11:30 a.m. and the luncheon is at noon. Guests are welcome with a reservation. Email [email protected].

Art of Healing workshop: felted soap

When: 2-3:30 p.m.

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

Details: Guest instructor Liz Canali will lead this workshop where participants will explore how wool becomes felt and learn the process of felting to create a useful soap and washcloth combo. No art experience is necessary and all supplies are provided. Free admission. Registration required. Visit www.ormondartmuseum.org/classes-programs.

Friday, Aug. 15

Turtle Talk

When: 10-11 a.m.

Where: Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreational Area, 3100 S. Oceanshore Blvd., Flagler Beach

Details: Learn about the role sea turtles play in Florida and how your actions can help preserve these animals for generations. All ages welcome. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Park entry fee applies. 

Saturday, Aug. 16

God's Family Bible Church Pantry food distribution

When: 10-11 a.m.

Where: Parking lot across Gods Family Bible Church, 256 Old Brick Road, Bunnell

Details: God's Family Bible Church distributes food every first and third Saturday in this drive-thru event.

Gallery Talk with Channing Gray

When: 11 a.m. to noon

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

Details: Exhibiting artist Channing Gray will present an in-depth talk about her solo exhibition, “Into Neverland: Swirling Dreams of Southern Memories.” A Q+A session will follow. Free program. Registration requested. Visit www.ormondartmuseum.org/classes-programs.

Sunday, Aug. 17

Coffee with Cats

When: 12-3 p.m.

Where: Flagler Humane Society, 1 Shelter Drive, Palm Coast

Details: Join the Flagler Humane Society for an afternoon of coffee, conversation and adoptable cats. Free admission. Donations appreciated. The FHS is in need of wet kitten food, cat food and kitten milk replacement. Feline adoptions are all 50% off and all adult cats are BOGO. 

Tuesday, Aug. 19

Food Truck Tuesday

When: 5-8 p.m.

Where: Central Park, 975 Central Ave., Palm Coast

Details: Food Truck Tuesday, presented in partnership with the Observer, is back, and this month's event supports the Matanzas Band of Pirates and Guard Booster Club. Order appetizers, main dishes, side dishes and desserts. Registration is not required. 

Flagler Tiger Bay Club annual meeting

When: 5:30-8:30 p.m.

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

Details: Join the Flagler Tiger Bay Club in celebrating its seventh anniversary. In addition to the annual meeting, the event will also feature a wine tasting meet-and-greet social. Advanced registration required. Event costs $40 for members and guests. Visit FlaglerTigerBayClub.com.

Wednesday, Aug. 20

Probus Club of Palm Coast

When: 11 a.m. to noon

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

Details: Join this social club for retired and semiretired men and women that meets monthly with a guest speaker on a topic of interest, with other social events during the month. This month's guest speaker is Jessica Scheidler Grossberg. On Friday, Aug. 22, the club is touring the new waste treatment plant. All are welcome. Stay for lunch if you'd like. For more information, contact Larry Wright at [email protected].

Art Talk: 19th Century Neoclassicism, Romanticism & Realism

When: 2-3 p.m.

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

Details: Guest curator Ruth Grim looks at the art movements surrounding the Age of Revolution, as well as the highly consequential years that followed. Free admission. Registration requested as seats are limited.

Thursday, Aug. 21

Third Thursday Docent Tour

When: 11 a.m. to noon

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

Details: This one-hour tour includes select pieces from OMAM’s Malcolm Fraser permanent collection, the John Wilton installation in the stairway gallery, a walk through the gardens to learn more about the military tributes, and a tour of the historic Emmons Cottage. No advanced registration is required; meet inside the museum’s reception gallery by 11 a.m. 

Let's Talk Palm Coast — A Town Hall series

When: 5-6 p.m.

Where: Waterfront Room at the Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Parkway NE, Palm Coast

Details: Meet Council member David Sullivan as he hosts a town hall. Get a chance to ask questions and learn more about local government in this open forum. 

Canvas & Cocktails

When: 5:30-8 p.m.

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

Details: Artist Stacey Frates will guide this social evening in the museum, where guests will paint a hibiscus flower and monstera leaf. Open to all skill levels. Pre-sketched canvases will be available for those who want them. Event costs $40 for members and $50 for non-members and includes light bites, one drink, supplies and instruction. Additional drinks available for purchase.

Ormond Beach Area Democratic Club

When: 6:30-8:15 p.m.

Where: 56 N. Halifax Drive, Ormond Beach

Details: Attend the August meeting of the Ormond Beach Area Democratic Club. Updates will be presented and discussed of current national and local issues, activities, gatherings and planning activities to effectively continue organize, act and raise our voices. Like-minded guests are welcome to attend. Visit ormondbeachdems.org.

Friday, Aug. 22

Senior Health & Wellness Expo

When: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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

Details: Flagler Radio is hosting a free expo, presented by AdventHealth, where attendees can receive free vision screenings, hearing screenings and blood sugar checks. There will be free coffee and cash grab envelopes for the first 50 people. 

Beachside Garage open house

When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: Birthplace of Speed Park, 21 Ocean Shore Blvd., Ormond Beach

Details: The Motor Racing Heritage Association will host an open house at the Ormond Garage model at the Birthplace of Speed Park. The garage holds the two replica race cars that competed in the first sanctioned race on the beach in March 1903. 

Recipes and Reads Culinary Lab: The Culture and History of Food — Beef

When: 11 a.m.

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

Details: Learn the history of Florida beef in this cooking demonstration, presented by library staff. Free event. 

Palm Coast Acoustic Jam

When: 2-5 p.m.

Where: Hammock Community Center, 79 Mala Compra Road, Palm Coast

Details: Sing? Play an acoustic stringed instrument? Bring your instrument, a folding chair and join other local amateur musicians of all ages for a jam session. Free, family-friendly monthly event. 

Friday, Aug. 23

Surfers for Autism 2025

When: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: 7th Street South to 8th Street South, Flagler Beach

Details: Participants will surf twice and the event will feature a DJ, hames, raffles, merchandise, free sunscreen, water and lunch. Visit https://surfersforautism.org/registration.

Dance fundraiser event

When: 10:45 a.m.

Where: Gold's Gym Ormond Beach, 333 W. Granada Blvd., Suite 200, Ormond Beach

Details: Attend this dance workout fundraiser where all proceeds go toward purchasing school supplies for local children. $10 donation requested to participate. For more information, call the front desk at both the Ormond and Daytona gym locations, 386-310-7863 and 386-281-5959, respectively.

Ongoing

Memory Makers Quilt Guild

When: 9:30 a.m. to noon on the first Wednesday of each month

Where: UF/IFAS Extension Flagler County Education Center, 150 Sawgrass Road, Bunnell

Details: Join the Memory Makers Quilt Guild. All are welcome.

BAM Senior Fitness Class

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

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

Details: Join this Balance and Motion class and develop strength and endurance, core stability and balance. Taught by senior fitness specialist Artie G, the class is open to all fitness levels and free with most insurances. A donation is accepted for those without coverage. See full schedule at synergyseniorfitness.com or call 386-931-3485.

Women's book club

When: 12:30-2 p.m. every Tuesday

Where: Central Baptist Church, 152 Fairview Ave., Daytona Beach

Details: Join this book club, which meets 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.

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: "Bugs Outside the Box: Discover the Art Within the Sciences" ; "Shoosty Bugs: An Art Infestation" ; and "It's a Ship Show: Florida's Maritime Canvas."

 

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