Calendar of Events: Nov. 24-Dec. 1, 2012

Don't forget the DeLand Jaycees Christmas Parade
2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1

By Margie Dykes
BEACON STAFF WRITER

posted Nov 25, 2012 - 10:20:39am

Saturday, Nov. 24

Small Business Saturday

Consumers are encouraged to shop in local stores in and around West Volusia to help the local economy.

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.

‘The Beatles: A Tribute Concert’

7:30 p.m. at the Athens Theatre, 124 N. Florida Ave., DeLand. Tickets: $20 general reserved seating; $25 preferred reserved seating. Call 386-736-1500.

Monday, Nov. 26

Classes at Public Schools Resume

Classes resume at Volusia County public schools following the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Pet Vet Cruiser

8:30 a.m. at John’s Appliance City, 911 S. Volusia Ave., Orange City. Free and low-cost spaying and neutering of cats and dogs for residents of unincorporated Volusia County. Must be income-eligible. By appointment only. Call for appointment 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at 386-626-6643.

Adult Computer Class: Microsoft Excel, Part 3

10-11:30 a.m. in the DeLand Area Public Library auditorium, 130 E. Howry Ave. Free. Call Char Purdy at 386-822-6430, ext. 105.

Tuesday, Nov. 27

Pet Vet Cruiser

8:30 a.m. at Oakbrook Professional Centre, 931 N. Spring Garden Ave., DeLand. Free and low-cost spaying and neutering of cats and dogs for residents of unincorporated Volusia County. Must be income-eligible. By appointment only. Call for appointment 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at 386-626-6643.

Learn How to Use E-Readers

1 p.m. Nooks and 3 p.m. Kindles at the Deltona Regional Library, 2150 Eustace Ave. Learn how to download free library e-books, audio books and music onto an e-reader. Participants are asked to bring fully charged e-readers and laptops; free Wi-Fi is available. Free. Call 386-789-7207.

Bilingual Craft Program for Children

3:30 p.m. at the Pierson Public Library, 115 N. Volusia Ave. Project: brown-bag kite. Free. Call 386-749-6930.

West Volusia Audubon Society’s ‘Make It, Bake It, Grow It’ Silent and Live Auction

7 p.m., with preview at 6:30 p.m., at the DeLand Garden Club, 865 S. Alabama Ave. Wine and snacks will be served. Proceeds will benefit the Wildlife Rescue Center and Gopher Tortoise Rehab. Visit www.westvolusiaaudubon.org.

Wednesday, Nov. 28

Résumé-Writing and Job-Hunting in Spanish

9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Deltona Regional Library, 2150 Eustace Ave. Free. Call 386-789-7207, ext. 236.

Wellness Wednesdays Seminars: Healthy Lifestyle

10 a.m.-noon at the Chisholm Community Center, 520 S. Clara Ave., DeLand. Light refreshments. Free admission. Call 386-740-6825.

Learn How to Use E-Readers

1 p.m. Nooks and 3 p.m. Kindles at the DeBary Public Library, 200 N. Charles R. Beall Blvd. Learn how to download free library e-books, audio books and music onto an e-reader. Participants are asked to bring fully charged e-readers and laptops; free Wi-Fi is available. Free. Call 386-789-7207.

Teen Movie: Step-Up Revolution

3:15 p.m. in the Deltona Regional Library auditorium, 2150 Eustace Ave. Rated PG-13. Attendees must be age 13 or older. Moviegoers may bring snacks and beverages. Free. Call 386-789-7207.

Thursday, Nov. 29

Second Harvest Food Stamp Assistance

9:30 a.m.-noon at the DeLand Area Public Library, second-floor tutor room, 130 E. Howry Ave. Call Deneida at 386-366-3558 or 407-423-7333.

Master Gardener Talk: Community Gardens

1-2 p.m. at DeBary Hall Historic Site, 198 Sunrise Blvd. Free. Call 386-822-5778.

Carnival

5-10 p.m. at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church, 1310 Maximilian St., Deltona. Rides; games; food. Free admission and parking; wristbands. Call 386-574-2131.

Democratic Club of Northwest Volusia County

7:15 p.m. in the DeLand Police Department Community Room, 219 W. Howry Ave. Call 386-748-5280.

Friday, Nov. 30

Christmas Bazaar

8 a.m.-3 p.m. at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 1401 W. New York Ave., DeLand. Crafts; gifts; baked goods; pulled-pork lunch for $5, drinks for $1.

Adult Computer Class: Tech-Savvy Tips and Tricks

1-2 p.m. in the DeLand Area Public Library auditorium, 130 E. Howry Ave. Free. Call Char Purdy at 386-822-6430, ext. 105.

Carnival

5-10 p.m. at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church, 1310 Maximilian St., Deltona. Rides; games; food. Free admission and parking; wristbands. Call 386-574-2131.

Christmas Tree Lighting

5:30 p.m. at DeLand City Hall, 120 S. Florida Ave.

Light Up Orange City

5:45 p.m. at Orange City City Hall, 205 E. Graves Ave. Following at 6 p.m., How the Grinch Stole Christmas will be shown at Dickinson Park, corner of East Graves Avenue and U.S. Highway 17-92, along with having a snow pit, hot cocoa and finger foods. Free.

Christmas in the Park

6 p.m. at Pioneer Park, corner of North Woodland Boulevard and East Rich Avenue, Downtown DeLand. Meet Santa; carolers, musicians and snow. Call 386-738-0649.

Downtown DeLand Merchant Holiday Open House

6-9 p.m. in Downtown DeLand. Shops and restaurants in Downtown DeLand offer refreshments and discounts to holiday shoppers.

Saturday, Dec. 1

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.

Christmas Bazaar

8 a.m.-3 p.m. at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 1401 W. New York Ave., DeLand. Crafts; gifts; baked goods; pulled-pork lunch for $5, drinks for $1.

Christmas Arts and Crafts Festival in the Park

8 a.m.-4 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.

Holiday Book and Craft Fair

10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Deltona Regional Library, 2150 Eustace Ave. Hosted by the Friends of the Deltona Library. Call 386-574-9376.

Carnival

11 a.m.-10 p.m. at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church, 1310 Maximilian St., Deltona. Rides; games; food. Free admission and parking; wristbands. Call 386-574-2131.

Democratic Women’s Club of Volusia County Holiday Luncheon

11:30 a.m. at Red Lobster, 2625 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach. Tickets: $20. RSVP by Nov. 26 to Vera Krukemeier at 386-671-1826 or Leslie Pearce at 386-789-2532.

DeLand Jaycees Christmas Parade

2 p.m. along Woodland Boulevard, from University Avenue to Hubbard Avenue. Theme: “A Magical Musical Christmas.” Lineup begins at 11:30 a.m. Woodland Boulevard and cross streets on the parade route will be closed to traffic. Free.

Save the Manatee Club Public Forum

2-4 p.m. at Lyonia Environmental Center, 2150 Eustace Ave., Deltona. Speakers; door prizes; giveaways. Free. RSVP to education @savethemanatee.org, or call 1-800-432-join.

Christmas Bazaar

3-6 p.m. at St. Peter Catholic Church, 359 W. New York Ave., DeLand.

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

11 p.m. at the Athens Theatre, 124 N. Florida Ave., DeLand. Tickets: $10 advance sales; $12 at the door; $3 props. Call 386-736-1500.

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.

Barbara Koepsel and Kristin Dahms Exhibitions

Through Nov. 30. 1-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, at the Deltona Arts and Historical Center, 682 Deltona Blvd. Free admission.

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.

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.

Juried Student Art Exhibit

Through Dec. 5. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, during the academic year, at Stetson University's Homer and Dolly Hand Art Center, on the university's Palm Court/Quad, 139 E. Michigan Ave. Free admission. Call 386-822-7270.

'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.

'Oscar Bluemner's America: Walking Along a New Jersey Canal'

Through Dec. 5. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, during the academic year, at Stetson University's Homer and Dolly Hand Art Center, on the university's Palm Court/Quad, 139 E. Michigan Ave. Free admission. Call 386-822-7270, or visit www2.stetson.edu/handartcenter.

'Wit & Whimsy'

Through Jan. 4. 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. An exhibition of paintings by Ronda Richley, Peter Cerreta and Bill Moran, and sculptures by Tom Brewer. Free admission. Call 386-668-5553.

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