West Volusia weekend calendar

Movie Screening: Grey Skies
Saturday, July 31, 7:30 p.m. at the Athens Theatre, 124 N. Florida Ave., DeLand. A sci-fi thriller starring DeLand native Stacy Jorgensen. Free admission. RSVP for a seat at 323-459-6199 or e-mail rsvpgreyskies@gmail.com. Read reporter Pat Hatfield's story about Jorgensen and the movie in the July 29-August 1 Weekend edition of The Beacon.

By Margie Dykes
BEACON STAFF WRITER

posted Jul 30, 2010 - 3:39:08pm

Friday, July 30

Gold Rush Fundraiser

6:30 p.m. at Gateway Center for the Arts, corner of Saxon Boulevard and U.S. Highway 17-92, DeBary. Representatives from Marsilvia Jewelers in Deltona will redeem old jewelry for cash. Ten percent of each sale will be donated to the center to be used for scholarships to children’s art workshops throughout the year. Call 386-668-5553.

Independent Movie: Handsome Harry

7:30 p.m. at the Athens Theatre, 124 N. Florida Ave., DeLand. Tickets: $6. Call 386-736-1500.

Songwriters’ Idol

8 p.m. at the Best Western Deltona Inn, 481 Deltona Blvd. A songwriters’ contest sponsored by the Deltona Arts & Historical Center. This is the last competition before the grand finale Sept. 24. Cash prizes. Entry fee: $5. Call 386-624-1447.

Saturday, July 31

DeBary Farmer’s Market

8 a.m.-1 p.m. at Gateway Center for the Arts, corner of Saxon Boulevard and U.S. Highway 17-92, DeBary. Call 407-443-6965.

Child- and Baby-Sitter-Safety Class

9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Craft Building at the Deltona Community Center, 980 Lakeshore Drive. For ages 11-15. Topics include Shaken Baby Syndrome information; Sudden Infant Death Syndrome awareness; basic CPR, first aid, medical emergencies, sudden illness, and choking information; infant feeding and diapering; age-appropriate toys; “taming the tots”; what-to-do tips; and more. Cost (includes class book and all class materials, pizza-party lunch, refreshments and completion cards): $25. Preregistration is required. Call Josie Caine at 386-575-6907.

Low-Cost Pet-Shot Clinic

9:30 a.m.-noon at Deltona Happy Trails Pet Groomer, 2742 Elkcam Blvd., Suite 1. Costs: Rabies $6; dog 6 in 1 distemper/parvo combo $10; cat 4-way distemper combo $10; feline leukemia $16; bordatella $12; heartworm testing $16; worming $5. Cash only. Heartworm-prevention products available for purchase. All vaccinations administered by a licensed vet from a licensed clinic. Proceeds to benefit abandoned animals. Call 386-748-8993.

Ribbon-Cutting for DeBary Avenue Bypass and Spring-to-Spring Trail

10 a.m. outside of Temple Baptist Church, 732 DeBary Ave., Deltona. A ribbon-cutting for a two-mile, four-lane bypass to alleviate commuter traffic through Historic Enterprise, and the trail that runs alongside it. Free.

Volusia County Republican Party Campaign Headquarters Opening

10 a.m.-2 p.m. at 747 S. Ridgewood Ave., Daytona Beach. Ribbon-cutting; candidates; food; entertainment; voter registration. Free. Call 386-424-5757 or 386-795-1704.

Education Fair

10 a.m.-3 p.m. at New Beginning Christian Church, 783 Fort Smith Blvd., Deltona. Information booths, educational workshops, puppet shows, entertainment for the whole family; food; prizes. Free. Call 407-430-7757.

Horsemanship Spectator Exhibition

7 p.m. at the Lake Helen Equestrian Facility, corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and Pleasant Street. Hosted by the West Volusia Saddle Club. Barbecue available for purchase. Admission: $10. Call 407-252-9926.

Happenstance in Concert

7:30 p.m. at Gateway Center for the Arts, corner of Saxon Boulevard and U.S. Highway 17-92, DeBary. A concert by Joe and Lynn Goldovitz will be in a cafe-style setting, with iced drinks and ice cream available for purchase. Admission $7. Call 386-668-5553.

Movie Screening: Grey Skies

7:30 p.m. at the Athens Theatre, 124 N. Florida Ave., DeLand. A sci-fi thriller starring DeLand native Stacy Jorgensen. Free admission. RSVP for a seat at 323-459-6199 or e-mail rsvpgreyskies@gmail.com.

Sunday, Aug. 1

Pancake Breakfast

8-11:30 a.m. at the DeLand Elks Club, 150 S. Clara Ave. Cost: $5 per person.

Low-Cost Pet-Shot Clinic

10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Ace Hardware, 595 N. Volusia Ave., Orange City. Costs: Rabies $6; dog 6 in 1 distemper/parvo combo $10; cat 4-way distemper combo $10; feline leukemia $16; bordatella $12; heartworm testing $16; worming $5. Cash only. Heartworm-prevention products available for purchase. All vaccinations administered by a licensed vet from a licensed clinic. Proceeds to benefit abandoned animals. Call 386-748-8993.

Bowling Tournament Fundraiser

2 p.m. at Sunshine Bowling Lanes, 595 E. International Speedway Blvd., DeLand. A fundraiser for the family of Jeff “Mullet” Crabtree, who was killed in a car accident recently in DeLand. Entry fee (includes barbecue buffet and three games of bowling): $20.

Opera on Film: Norma

2 p.m. at the Athens Theatre, 124 N. Florida Ave., DeLand. Free prescreening lecture by Dr. Earnest Murphy. Tickets: $20. Call 386-736-1500.

Opening Reception: ‘Campeche: Volusia’s Sister City’

2-4 p.m. at Gateway Center for the Arts, corner of Saxon Boulevard and U.S. Highway 17-92, DeBary. An exhibition of photographs taken by Volusia County photographers Nancy Brown, Stefan Mittlehaeuser, Gary Monroe, Jenn Surgent, Mary Lou Deeley and Terry D’Italia in Campeche, Mexico. Free. Call 386-668-5553.

Blue Springs Ballroom Dancers Chapter of USA Dance

5:30 p.m. dance lessons, 6-8:30 p.m. general dancing at the Wayne G. Sanborn Activities Center, 751 S. Alabama Ave., DeLand. Admission: $6 members; $8 nonmembers. Call 386-848-3468 or 386-734-0187.

Concert by Mark Hodgson and the Chris Lee Blues Band

7:30 p.m. at the Athens Theatre, 124 N. Florida Ave., DeLand. Tickets: $15 advance; $20 at the door. Call 386-736-1500.

Ongoing Events

Betty Morris Parker Exhibition

Through July 31. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, in the Upstairs Gallery at DeLand Artisan Inn, 215 S. Woodland Blvd., DeLand. Free.

‘Campeche: Volusia’s Sister City’

Through Aug. 28. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, at Gateway Center for the Arts, corner of Saxon Boulevard and U.S. Highway 17-92, DeBary. An exhibition of photographs taken by Volusia County photographers Nancy Brown, Stefan Mittlehaeuser, Gary Monroe, Jenn Surgent, Mary Lou Deeley and Terry D’Italia in Campeche, Mexico. Free. Call 386-668-5553.

Exhibition by Josefina ‘Pepita’ Kowalski

Through July 31. Noon-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, at the Deltona Arts & Historical Center, 682 Deltona Blvd. Kowalski paints seascapes, landscapes and still lifes. Free. Call 386-575-2601.

‘Florida Biennial V’

Through Aug. 22. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, and 1-4 p.m. Sunday, at the Museum of Florida Art, 600 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand. A juried exhibit of the work of Florida artists working in all mediums. Admission: $3; free for children younger than age 12 and for museum members, and for everyone on Sundays. Call 386-734-4371.

‘Legendary Florida: The Florida History Paintings of Jackson Walker’

8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, at the Volusia County Historic Courthouse, 120 W. Indiana Ave., DeLand. This collection of paintings by Jackson Walker is on extended loan from the permanent collection of the Museum of Florida Art. Free admission. Call 386-734-4371.

‘Seasonal Crossings’ by Mollie Doctrow

Through Aug. 22. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, and 1-4 p.m. Sunday, at the Museum of Florida Art, 600 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand. Admission: $3; free for children younger than age 12 and for museum members, and for everyone on Sundays. Call 386-734-4371.

‘Witness to Creativity’

Through Aug. 29. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 1-5 p.m. Sunday, at the Florida Museum for Women Artists, 100 N. Woodland Blvd., Suite 1, DeLand. Admission: $5 adults; $3 children; free for members. Call 386-873-2976.

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