West Volusia Calendar of Events: Dec. 8-15

Check out area Christmas Parades

Holiday happenings abound; Scrooge opens at Athens

By Beacon Staff

posted Dec 7, 2012 - 3:38:52pm

Saturday, Dec. 8

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.

Holiday Bazaar and Yard Sale

8 a.m.-2 p.m. at Bethel AME Church, 226 E. Howry Ave., DeLand. Proceeds will benefit the Bethel Empowerment Center Inc. Email betheldeland@gmail.com.

Church Bazaar and Auction

8 a.m.-4 p.m. at Open Bible Ministry Center, 2179 N. Spring Garden Ave., DeLand. Proceeds to help build a youth center.

Cookie Walk

9 a.m. at First Congregational United Church of Christ of Lake Helen Parish House, 107 N. Euclid Ave. Buy a decorated tin, and fill it with cookies of your choice. Call 386-218-5976.

Church Bazaar

9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Greater Faith AME Church, 800 Deltona Blvd. Carwash; yard sale; bake sale; barbecue, fish dinners and sandwiches for sale; health and wellness tips offered.

Salvation Army Food Drive

9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Walmart, 2400 Veterans Memorial Parkway, Orange City; 101 Howland Blvd., Deltona; and 1699 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand.

Family Fun Saturday

10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Museum of Florida Art, 600 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand. Featuring holiday-themed art activities. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free. Call 386-734-4371.

Christmas Village

10 a.m.-7 p.m. at Dickinson Park, corner of East Graves Avenue and U.S. Highway 17-92, Orange City. Photos with Santa, noon-1 p.m.; crafts; food and amusement vendors.

Orange City Historic Home Tour

Noon-4 p.m. beginning at Orange City City Hall, 205 E. Graves Ave. Tour includes the 1876 Heritage Inn, the Alling House, the Drift Inn, Town Hall and more. Tickets: $10 pre-sale; $12 at door. Call Debbie Renner at 386-775-5403.

DeLand Tour of Historic Homes

Noon-5 p.m. beginning at the DeLand House Museum, 137 W. Michigan Ave. Tour includes the home of the president of Stetson University, six restored homes in the Southeast Residential Historic District, the historic Bethel AME church, and the recently restored office of Dr. Mary Howarth. Tickets: $15 per person in advance; $20 at the door. Call Rhonda Janitch at 386-740-6813 or 386-734-4765.

Dinner With Santa

2-3:30 p.m. at the Orange City Sorosis Club, 222 E. University Ave. Santa and Mrs. Claus will visit with each child for a photo opportunity, while families eat a special kid-friendly dinner. Santa will share a special gift with each child. Cost of dinner: $2 adults; free for children age 12 and younger. To reserve a seat, call 386-775-6814 or email ocsorosisclub@yahoo.com.

Scrooge, the Musical

2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Athens Theatre, 124 N. Florida Ave., DeLand. A musical version of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Tickets: $25 VIP seating; $20 adults; $18 senior citizens; $10 students/children; $16 per person for groups of eight or more. Call 386-736-1500.

Orange City Christmas Parade

5 p.m. along U.S. Highway 17-92 from French Avenue south to Ohio Avenue. Theme: “A Parade of Trees.”

Christmas in the Park

5-9 p.m. at Blue Spring State Park, 2100 W. French Ave., Orange City. Holiday music with Katherine Archer, choirs, luminaries, manatees. Food will be available for purchase. Admission: one nonperishable food item per person. Call 386-775-6888.

Hanukkah Begins

Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, begins at sunset.

‘Journey Thru Christmas’

6:30-8:30 p.m. at Volusia County Baptist Church, 261 S. Orange Ave., Orange City. A live outdoor drama tour of 18 scenes telling the Christmas story with more than 100 actors and live animals. Tours depart every five minutes. Live entertainment; free candy stockings for children; free hot chocolate and cookies for everyone. Free admission. Visit www.JourneyThruChristmas.org. Call 386-774-0181.

Southern Gospel Concert: The Telestials

7 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Barberville, 137 E. Broad St. Free admission; a love offering will be collected. Call 386-749-3928.

Community School of Music Young Singers Concert

7:30 p.m. in the H. Douglas Lee Chapel in Stetson University’s Elizabeth Hall, 421 N. Woodland Blvd. Tickets: $10 general admission; $8 senior citizens; $5 area students. Call 386-822-8950.

Orange City Orchestra Christmas Concert

7:30 p.m. at Dickinson Memorial Library, 148 Albertus Way, Orange City. Reservations required. Free admission. To make reservations, call Rick Dwyer at 386-668-9587 or email rick@orangecityorchestra.com.

Sunday, Dec. 9

‘The Colors of Christmas’

10:30 a.m. at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 201 W. University Ave., Orange City. A musical for senior adult choirs, created by Marty Parks, will be performed. Free admission. Call 386-775-2462.

DeLand Tour of Historic Homes

Noon-5 p.m. beginning at the DeLand House Museum, 137 W. Michigan Ave. Tour includes the home of the president of Stetson University, six restored homes in the Southeast Residential Historic District, the historic Bethel AME church, and the recently restored office of Dr. Mary Howarth. Tickets: $15 per person in advance; $20 at the door. Call Rhonda Janitch at 386-740-6813 or 386-734-4765.

Sunday Matinee @ the Library: Hope Springs

1:15 p.m. at the DeLand Area Public Library, 130 E. Howry Ave. Rated PG-13. Free. Call 386-822-6430.

Workshop With Robert Leahy

2-4 p.m. at the Cassadaga Spiritualist Center, Andrew Jackson Davis Educational Building and Bookstore, 1112 Stevens St. Leahy will discuss his novel The Feathered Serpent: Pearl’s Necklace, which is about a female psychic whose friends are murdered in connection with the Mayan Dec. 21, 2012, End Times. Cost: $25.

Scrooge, the Musical

2:30 p.m. at the Athens Theatre, 124 N. Florida Ave., DeLand. A musical version of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Tickets: $25 VIP seating; $20 adults; $18 senior citizens; $10 students/children; $16 per person for groups of eight or more. Call 386-736-1500.

DeBary Christmas Parade

3 p.m. along U.S. Highway 17-92 from Spring Vista Road north to Poinsettia Drive. Theme: “A Tropical Christmas.”

Monday, Dec. 10

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.

Monday Munchers Christmas Potluck

11:30 a.m. at Community United Methodist Church, 41 W. Highbanks Road, DeBary. For seniors beyond age 50. Preschool children will present their annual Christmas program, followed by the potluck luncheon. Ham will be provided. Attendees are encouraged to bring a dish to share. Patti Race will share her experiences from her mission to Haiti. Call 386-775-2766.

Auditions for Jake’s Women

7 p.m. at the Athens Theatre, 124 N. Florida Ave., DeLand. Roles for seven females ages 12-55, and one male age 45-55. Actors will read a monologue from the show.

Alzheimer’s Association Support Group

7 p.m. at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, corner of West Wisconsin and North Clara avenues, DeLand. For loved ones and caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s. Free. Call Lorna Lind at 386-736-1487.

Tuesday, Dec. 11

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.

Auditions for Jake’s Women

7 p.m. at the Athens Theatre, 124 N. Florida Ave., DeLand. Roles for seven females ages 12-55, and one male age 45-55. Actors will read a monologue from the show.

Wednesday, Dec. 12

Wellness Wednesdays Seminars: Nutrition

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

Teen Movie: The Dark Knight Rises

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.

Toastmaster Club

6:15-7:30 p.m. at Horizon Bay Retirement Facility, 500 Grand Plaza Drive, Orange City. Call 386-216-4289.

Thursday, Dec. 13

Friendly Government Assistance by Second Harvest

9:30 a.m.-noon in the DeLand Area Public Library second-floor tutor room, 130 E. Howry Ave. Call Deneida at 386-366-3558 or 407-295-2777.

New England Club

11 a.m. in the Wayne G. Sanborn Activities Center, Earl Brown Park, 751 S. Alabama Ave., DeLand. To participate in the Christmas gift exchange, bring a wrapped $5 gift appropriate for your gender, and a dish to share. Call President George Chartrand at 386-532-8779.

'Poinsettia Pointers'

1-2 p.m. in the Volusia County Agricultural Center auditorium, 3100 E. New York Ave., DeLand. Dr. Jim Barrett will offer tips on poinsettia care. Free. Call 386-822-5778.

Book Sale Preview

2:30-7:15 p.m. in the DeLand Area Public Library auditorium, 130 E. Howry Ave. Sponsored by the Friends of the DeLand Library. Call 386-822-6430.

Food Truck Bazaar

6-8 p.m. at Gateway Center for the Arts, corner of Saxon Boulevard and U.S. Highway 17-92, DeBary.

Sinfonia Orchestra Concert

7 p.m. in the University High School auditorium, 1000 W. Rhode Island Ave., Orange City. A select ensemble primarily of students from University High School and Galaxy and Deltona middle schools. Free. Call Dr. Monty Musgrave at 386-734-7190, ext. 20682.

Scrooge, the Musical

7:30 p.m. at the Athens Theatre, 124 N. Florida Ave., DeLand. A musical version of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Tickets: $25 VIP seating; $20 adults; $18 senior citizens; $10 students/children; $16 per person for groups of eight or more. Call 386-736-1500.

Friday, Dec. 14

Farmers Market

8 a.m.-1 p.m. at Dickinson Park, corner of East Graves Avenue and U.S. Highway 17-92, Orange City.

Book Sale

9:30 a.m.-4:45 p.m. in the DeLand Area Public Library auditorium, 130 E. Howry Ave. Sponsored by the Friends of the DeLand Library. Call 386-822-6430.

AARP DeBary Chapter 64

10 a.m. at Florence K. Little Town Hall, 12 Colomba Road, DeBary. The West Volusia Chorus is the featured entertainment. Call Steve Wentling at 386-479-3221.

‘America in Bloom’

1-2 p.m. in the Volusia County Agricultural Center auditorium, 3100 E. New York Ave., DeLand. Katy Moss Warner will talk about the not-for-profit organization that encourages towns and cities to beautify their main streets and urban areas with flowers, trees and shrubs. Free. Call 386-822-5778.

Children’s Story Night

7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of DeLand, Fellowship Hall, 724 N. Woodland Blvd. Christmas stories will be told to the children, and hot chocolate and cookies will be served. Call 386-734-6212.

Scrooge, the Musical

7:30 p.m. at the Athens Theatre, 124 N. Florida Ave., DeLand. A musical version of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Tickets: $25 VIP seating; $20 adults; $18 senior citizens; $10 students/children; $16 per person for groups of eight or more. Call 386-736-1500.

Saturday, Dec. 15

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.

Book Sale Preview

9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. in the DeLand Area Public Library auditorium, 130 E. Howry Ave. Sponsored by the Friends of the DeLand Library. Call 386-822-6430.

Teddy Bear Brunch

10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Museum of Florida Art, 600 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand. Teddy Bear parade; storytime with Santa Claus; photo with Santa Bear; children’s brunch; singalong and other surprises. Attendees are encouraged to bring their favorite teddy bear. Tickets: $10.

Cut Your Own Christmas Tree

10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Lyonia Preserve, 2150 Eustace Ave., Deltona. Select and cut down a live sand-pine tree; most are 4 to 5 feet tall. Thinning these trees helps maintain the habitat for the Florida scrub jay. Bring a saw, and park near the back entrance to Deltona Lakes Elementary School on Providence Boulevard. Donations are requested; proceeds will be used by the Friends of the Library to purchase habitat books for the library. Call Bonnie Cary at 386-804-0437.

'Home for the Holidays'

1-6 p.m. in Riverfront Park, between Magnolia Avenue and International Speedway Boulevard, Daytona Beach. Performances by the Calvary Christian Church Praise Band (5 p.m.) and the Warner Christian Academy Velvet Blues Marching Band (1 p.m.) and the Downtown Opry Christmas Reunion featuring Linda Cole, Michael Leone, Shari Frink, Joey Miller, Eddie Uzzle, SASS and others (2 p.m.). Shergren farms petting zoo; holiday inflatables; Santa’s workshop; food vendors; craft vendors and displays. The Halifax River Yacht Club Christmas Boat Parade will follow. Free admission. Call Wyatt Davis at 386-307-0922.

Christmas Concert

2 p.m. and 6 p.m. at LifePoint Community Church, 1747 W. New York Ave., DeLand. The Brass Band of Central Florida will perform as part of the church’s concert series. Free admission. Call 386-738-5000.

Scrooge, the Musical

2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Athens Theatre, 124 N. Florida Ave., DeLand. A musical version of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Tickets: $25 VIP seating; $20 adults; $18 senior citizens; $10 students/children; $16 per person for groups of eight or more. Call 386-736-1500.

Lake Helen Christmas Parade

3:30 p.m. beginning at Summit Avenue to New York Avenue to Lakeview Drive.

Deltona’s Christmas Parade

6 p.m. along Providence Boulevard from Fort Smith Boulevard to City Hall, 2345 Providence Blvd. Theme: “A Storybook Christmas.”

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.

Beatrice Athanas Exhibition

Through Dec. 31. Noon-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, at the Deltona Arts & Historical Center, 682 Deltona Blvd. Athanas’ exhibition portrays her recent visit to Europe. 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.

‘Duane Hanson Sculptures and Photographs 1978-1995’

Through April 7. 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. Special admission (admission price may go toward museum membership): $10; free for museum members and for children age 11 and younger. Call 386-734-4371.

‘Florida Masters I’

Through April 7. 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. Special admission (admission price may go toward museum membership): $10; free for museum members and for children age 11 and younger. 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.

Third Annual Juried Art Exhibit

Through Jan. 12. 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 ages 5-12; free for members. Call 386-873-2976.

‘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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