Calendar of Events: Dec. 29, 2012-Jan. 5, 2013

By Margie Dykes
BEACON STAFF WRITER

posted Dec 28, 2012 - 2:56:29pm

Saturday, Dec. 29

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.

Art and Crafts Festival

10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Veterans Park, corner of A1A and Moody Boulevard (U.S. Highway 100), Flagler Beach. Free admission. Call 352-344-0657.

Sunday, Dec. 30

Art and Crafts Festival

10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Veterans Park, corner of A1A and Moody Boulevard (U.S. Highway 100), Flagler Beach. Free admission. Call 352-344-0657.

Monday, Dec. 31

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.

New Year’s Concert Fundraiser

8 p.m. doors open, 8:30-9:30 p.m. Shades of Gray will perform, 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. The A+Team will perform, at the Athens Theatre, 124 N. Florida Ave., DeLand. Ticket-holders will receive a glow-in-the-dark necklace, soft drinks, bottled water, coffee and breakfast. Complimentary champagne will be provided at midnight. Food will be available for purchase. Sponsored by DeLand Breakfast Rotary. Proceeds to benefit West Volusia Young Life. Tickets: $30 in advance; $35 at the door. Call 386-736-1500.

Tuesday, Jan. 1

Happy New Year

The staff of The West Volusia Beacon wishes readers a very Happy New Year.

Day Hike

9-11 a.m. at DeLeon Springs State Park, 601 Ponce DeLeon Blvd. Assistant Park Manager Dave Garcia will lead a hike on the Wild Persimmon Trail through flood plain and upland forests. Dress for a cool morning, and bring drinks and bug repellent. Call 386-985-4212 to reserve a spot.

Wednesday, Jan. 2

Military Officers Club of Volusia County

11 a.m. social hour, noon luncheon meeting at Woodland Towers, 113 W. Chipola Ave., DeLand. Meal cost: $11. To reserve a spot, call Col. Bob Wiltuck at 386-740-1898 or email him at wiltuckr@bellsouth.net.

Teen Movie: Total Recall

3 p.m. in the DeLand Area Public Library auditorium, 130 E. Howry Ave. Rated PG-13. Free. Call 386-822-6430.

Thursday, Jan. 3

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.

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.

StART Program for Children

4 p.m. in the DeLand Area Public Library auditorium, 130 E. Howry Ave. Attendees will learn about the use of symbols in art, and complete a hands-on art activity inspired by the work of Purvis Young. For children ages 5-12. Free. Call 386-822-6430, ext. 112.

Friday, Jan. 4

Farmers Market

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

E-reader Workshop for Kindles and Kindle Fires

1 p.m. Kindles, 2:30 p.m. Kindle Fires, at the DeLand Area Public Library, 130 E. Howry Ave. Learn how to download free library e-books, audiobooks and music onto your e-reader. Free. To register, call 386-822-6430, ext. 115 or 116.

Saturday, Jan. 5

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.

Florida Railfair Model Train and Railroad Artifact Show and Sale

9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Volusia County Fairgrounds, 3150 E. New York Ave., DeLand. Admission: $8; free for children under age 12.

Tiny Trekkers: Manatees

11 a.m.-noon at Lyonia Environmental Center, 2150 Eustace Ave., Deltona. Children ages 2-5 will read a book about manatees, take a hike, and make a craft. Free. Call 386-789-7207.

Auditions for Cats

Noon-3 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. at the Athens Theatre, 124 N. Florida Ave., DeLand. Performances April 5-7, 11-14 and 19-21. Email director Clark Adams at clark@athensdeland.com.

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.

‘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.

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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