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In rehearsal — In back, from left, are Penny Pingleton (played by Savannah Rucks), Fender (Joseph Hennessy), Brenda (Christina Coulter), Link Larkin (Angel Lozada), IQ (Ethan Rich) and Sketch (Nate Elliott), and in front, same order, are Brad (J.T. Diaz) and Tammy (Kira Morrisey) rehearsing for the Sands Theater production of Hairspray, opening August 10, 2012.
Saturday, July 28 - Saturday, August 4
By Margie Dykes
posted Jul 27, 2012 - 10:00:54pm
Farmers Market
8 a.m.-1 p.m. at Gateway Center for the Arts, corner of Saxon Boulevard and U.S. Highway 17-92, DeBary. Free admission. Call 407-443-6965.
Market in the Park
8 a.m.-1 p.m. at Blake Park, 493 S. Lakeview Drive, Lake Helen. Free admission. Call 386-228-9957.
Deltona Farmers Market
9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the intersection of Tivoli Drive and Providence Boulevard.
Doll-Making Workshop
10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Florida Museum for Women Artists, 100 N. Woodland Blvd., Suite 1, DeLand. Materials will be provided. Attendees will go home with a completed project. Cost: $20 museum members; $25 nonmembers. Call 386-873-2976.
Carnival
10 a.m.-6 p.m. at DeLand Elks Lodge 1463, 150 S. Clara Ave., DeLand. Family-friendly games, such as dunk tank, water slides, cow-milking contest, trike races, basketball and baseball games, football toss. Hamburgers and hot dogs. Proceeds will go to providing up-to-date technology to a local elementary school in need. Call 386-738-1463.
‘People of the Shell Mounds’
2-3 p.m. at Lyonia Environmental Center, 2150 Eustace Ave., Deltona. Local author Lani Friend will discuss the early cultures of the middle St. Johns River, and famous anthropologists and recent archaeological findings in Volusia County. Free admission. Registration is required. Call 386-789-7207.
Volusia County Council Candidates’ Debate and Meet and Greet
2-4 p.m. at Deltona Lakes Baptist Church, 2886 Elkcam Blvd.
County-Judge Candidate Forum
5:30-8:30 p.m. at DeLand City Hall, 120 S. Florida Ave.
DeLand Suns Baseball Game and Fireworks Night
7 p.m. on Melching Field at Conrad Park, 555 S. Woodland Blvd., DeLand. Admission: $5 adults; $3 active military, senior citizens and children; free for Boy Scouts; parking $5.
The Dinner Party
8 p.m. at Shoestring Theatre, 380 S. Goodwin St., Lake Helen. A dark comedy by Neil Simon. Presented by The Wilde Coward Company. Tickets: $12 adults; $10 students. Call 407-333-6089.
Sunday, July 29
The Dinner Party
2 p.m. at Shoestring Theatre, 380 S. Goodwin St., Lake Helen. A dark comedy by Neil Simon. Presented by The Wilde Coward Company. Tickets: $12 adults; $10 students. Call 407-333-6089.
Monday, July 30
Teen Safety Program
1 p.m. in the DeLand Area Public Library auditorium, 130 E. Howry Ave. DeLand Police Officer Rod Hancock will speak about personal safety, responsible decision-making, and conflict resolution for teens and adults. Free. Call Paul at 386-822-6430, ext. 109, or e-mail him at pgiovanetti@co.volusia.fl.us.
Tuesday, July 31
Bilingual Craft Program for Children
3:30 p.m. at the Pierson Library, 115 N. Volusia Ave. Project: “Cupcake Decorating Party.” Call 386-749-6930.
West Volusia Toastmasters Open House
6 p.m. at Stetson University’s Lynn Business Center, second floor, 345 N. Woodland Blvd. A supportive and positive environment where members have the opportunity to develop their communication and leadership skills. Refreshments. Free. Visit 2138.toastmastersclubs.org.
Wednesday, Aug. 1
Ribbon-Cutting for the Academy of Career Training
10 a.m. at the Academy of Career Training, 1260 Deltona Blvd., Deltona. Hosted by the City of Deltona Economic Development Department. Call Jerry Mayes at 386-878-8619.
Transition to Teaching Event
11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at the University Inn, 644 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand, and 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Clarion Hotel, 350 E. International Speedway Blvd., DeLand. Learn how to become a certified Florida teacher. Prospective teachers should have a bachelor’s degree. Free. Call Florida Teacher Certification Specialist Lauren Schubel at 772-812-3434, or visit www.abcte.org.
Teen Movie: Chronicle
Noon in the DeLand Area Public Library auditorium, 130 E. Howry Ave. Rated PG-13. Free. Call 386-822-6430.
Thursday, Aug. 2
Second Harvest Food Stamp Assistance
9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the DeLand Area Public Library, second-floor tutor room, 130 E. Howry Ave. Call Deneida at 386-366-3558 or 407-423-7333.
Teen Interactive Mystery: ‘In the Shadow of the Vampyre’
1 p.m. in the DeLand Area Public Library auditorium, 130 E. Howry Ave. For teens in grades six-12. Call Paul at 386-822-6430, ext. 109, or e-mail him at pgiovanetti@co.volusia.fl.us.
Friends of DeLand Library Book Sale
3-7 p.m. in the DeLand Area Public Library auditorium, 130 E. Howry Ave. Call 386-822-6430.
Democratic Club of Southwest Volusia County
7 p.m. at the Deltona Community Center, 980 Lakeshore Drive. Call Lisa Walker at 386-232-8336, or e-mail her at pres@swvcdemocrat.org.
Friday, Aug. 3
Farmers Market
8 a.m.-1 p.m. at Dickinson Park, corner of East Graves Avenue and U.S. Highway 17-92, Orange City.
Friends of DeLand Library Book Sale
9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. in the DeLand Area Public Library auditorium, 130 E. Howry Ave. Call 386-822-6430.
Teen Super Smash Bros. Tournament
12:30 p.m. in the DeLand Area Public Library auditorium, 130 E. Howry Ave. For teens in grades six-12. The first 32 registrants will be entered to play. Prize awarded to first-place and second-place winners. Sign up at the reference desk, call Paul at 386-822-6430, ext. 109, or e-mail him at pgiovanetti@co.volusia.fl.us.
Haven Hospice Bereavement Lunch ’n’ Learn
1 p.m. at Perkins Restaurant, 1405 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand. Discussion of types of grief, Part 1: anticipatory grief. Call Itana Sonders at 386-734-7600.
‘Septic Tank System Care Workshop’
2-3 p.m. at Lyonia Environmental Center, 2150 Eustace Ave., Deltona. Learn maintenance tips for septic systems and the 26 most common septic-system crashers. Free. Call 386-789-7207.
Volusia County Council District 1 and County Chair Candidates’ Debate and Meet and Greet
7-9 p.m. at First Baptist Church of DeLeon Springs, 4995 Central Ave. To submit a debate question, arrive 30 minutes early. Call 386-717-1524.
Movie in the Park: Puss in Boots
Dusk at Dickinson Park, corner of East Graves Avenue and U.S. Highway 17-92, Orange City. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets on which to sit. Free admission. Call 386-775-5410.
Saturday, Aug. 4
Barberville Family Farm Swap and Market
6 a.m.-12:30 p.m. west of the Pioneer Settlement for the Creative Arts, three-fourths of a mile west of U.S. Highway 17, on State Road 40, Barberville. Free admission. Call 386-469-9409.
Farmers Market
8 a.m.-1 p.m. at Gateway Center for the Arts, corner of Saxon Boulevard and U.S. Highway 17-92, DeBary. Free admission. Call 407-443-6965.
Market in the Park
8 a.m.-1 p.m. at Blake Park, 493 S. Lakeview Drive, Lake Helen. Free admission. Call 386-228-9957.
Early Voting Begins
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Department of Elections, Historic Courthouse, 125 W. New York Ave., DeLand; and at the Deltona Regional Library, 2150 Eustace Ave. Early voting continues through Saturday, Aug. 11. Call 386-736-5930.
Deltona Farmers Market
9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the intersection of Tivoli Drive and Providence Boulevard.
Friends of DeLand Library Book Sale
9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. in the DeLand Area Public Library auditorium, 130 E. Howry Ave. Call 386-822-6430.
‘Tiny Trekkers: All the Way to the Ocean’
10-11 a.m. at Lyonia Environmental Center, 2150 Eustace Ave., Deltona. Read a book about how our actions are linked back to nature; take a short hike through Lyonia Preserve; make a craft to take home. Admission: $3 per child; one adult per child will be admitted for free. Call 386-789-7207.
Clothing, Food and Toiletries Giveaway for the Homeless
10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Campbell Park, on Ferguson Avenue, off Providence Boulevard, Deltona. Sponsored by Greater Faith AME Church in Deltona.
Lemonade Lecture Series: ‘Invasive Plants and Animals’
2 p.m. at DeBary Hall Historic Site, 210 Sunrise Blvd. Light refreshments will be served. Free. Call 386-668-3840.
Ongoing Events
‘Albert P. Daly Memorial Exhibit’
10 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, at the DeLand Memorial Hospital Museum, 230 N. Stone St. Featuring art and artifacts from the Belgian Congo (now known as the Democratic Republic of Congo) from the mid-20th century. Free admission; donations gladly accepted. Call 386-740-5800 or 386-740-6813.
Bob Robbins Memorial Museum/Library
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday, at the Commemorative Air Force hangar, off Marsh Road, DeLand. World War II artifacts and memorabilia belonging to Boeing Aircraft Corp. chief test pilot Bob Robbins. Free admission. Call 386-337-4499.
DeLand Naval Air Station Museum
Noon-4 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, at 910 Biscayne Blvd. Free admission. Call 386-738-4149.
Deltona Veterans Museum
11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, and 1-4 p.m. Sunday, at Deltona Veterans Memorial Park, corner of Elkcam Boulevard and Evard Avenue. Free admission. Call 386-789-8247.
‘Dr. Gilbert and Ora Seigworth Medical and Apothecary Exhibits’
10 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, at the DeLand Memorial Hospital Museum, 230 N. Stone St. Featuring an extensive collection of authentic artifacts and furnishings from medical practice from long ago, a unique iron-lung exhibit, an old-time doctor’s office, and an operating room. Free admission; donations gladly accepted. Call 386-740-5800 or 386-740-6813.
‘From the Outside In’
Through Nov. 25. 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. An exhibit by Purvis Young. Admission: $5 general public; free for children under age 12 and for members. Call 386-734-4371.
Henry A. DeLand House Museum
Noon-3 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, at 137 W. Michigan Ave., DeLand. Admission: $5 adults; $3 children age 11 and younger. Call 386-740-6813 or 386-734-4765.
‘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.
Peggy Banks Exhibition
Through Aug. 17. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. at the DeBary City Hall Gallery, 16 Colomba Road. Free. Call 386-668-2040.
‘Related Alternatives’
Through Nov. 25. 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. An exhibit by KYLE and Jim Jipson. Admission: $5 general public; free for children under age 12 and for members. Call 386-734-4371.
‘Sunbelt Splendor’
Through Aug. 23. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, at Gateway Center for the Arts, corner of Saxon Boulevard and U.S. Highway 17-92, DeBary. Artists Bobbi Q. Brown, Donna Morrison, Dan Tashlin and Tim A. Ludwig celebrate life in the Sun Belt with artwork of the area’s landscapes, flora, fauna, and people. Free admission. Call 386-668-5553.
‘Survival Series’
Through Nov. 25. 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. An exhibit by Barbara Neijna. Admission: $5 general public; free for children under age 12 and for members. Call 386-734-4371.
‘Teachers Hang It Up’ Exhibition
Through Aug. 1. 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, at the Rose Room Gallery at Peabody Auditorium, 600 Auditorium Blvd., Daytona Beach. An exhibit featuring the work of art teachers Peggy Banks Sword, Christine Colby, Wendell Fuller, Harvey King and Clare Radigan. Free admission.
‘Witness to Creativity III’
Through Aug. 18. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, at the Florida Museum for Women Artists, 100 N. Woodland Blvd., Suite 1, DeLand. Admission: $5 adults; $3 children; free for museum members. Call 386-873-2976, or visit www.FloridaMuseumforWomenArtists.org.
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