Calendar of Events: Jan 5-12, 2013

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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. Reservations required. Call 386-789-7207, ext. 253.

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.

'Light/Dark'

7 p.m. at Gateway Center for the Arts, corner of Saxon Boulevard and U.S. Highway 17-92, DeBary. Presented by Mary Love Dance Projects. Tickets: $12 members; $15 nonmembers in advance; $18 at the door. Call 386-668-5553.

Sunday, Jan. 6

Florida Railfair Model Train and Railroad Artifact Show and Sale

10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the Volusia County Fairgrounds, 3150 E. New York Ave., DeLand. Admission: $8; free for children under age 12.

Guided Hike

2-3 p.m. at Lyonia Environmental Center, 2150 Eustace Ave., Deltona. During a hike through Lyonia Preserve, learn about the importance of scrub habitat and the wildlife that lives there. Free. Reservations required. Call 386-789-7207, ext. 253.

Auditions for Cats

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.

Monday, Jan. 7

Classes Resume

Classes resume for students, teachers and staff in Volusia County public schools.

Pet Vet Cruiser

8:30 a.m. at John's Appliance City, 911 S. Volusia Ave., Orange City. 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 The Little Mermaid

6-9 p.m. at the Athens Theatre, 124 N. Florida Ave., DeLand. For important information, visit www.athensdeland.com/calendar, and click on "Details."

Tuesday, Jan. 8

Pet Vet Cruiser

8:30 a.m. at Oakbrook Professional Centre, 931 N. Spring Garden Ave., DeLand. 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 The Little Mermaid

6-9 p.m. at the Athens Theatre, 124 N. Florida Ave., DeLand. For important information, visit www.athensdeland.com/calendar, and click on "Details."

Wednesday, Jan. 9

Deltona Art Club

9:30 a.m. in the Deltona Regional Library Community Room, 2150 Eustace Ave.

Migratory Bird Hike

9:30-10:30 a.m. at Lake Ashby Park, 4150 Boy Scout Road, New Smyrna Beach. Free. Reservations required. Call 386-789-7207, ext. 253.

'What to Expect When Gardening in North Central Florida'

1-3 p.m. in the DeLand Garden Club clubhouse, 865 S. Alabama Ave., DeLand. University of Florida Extension Office Director David Griffis with speak. Hosted by the DeLand Garden Club. For reservations, call Grace Matthews at 386-736-1798.

Thursday, Jan. 10

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.

Friday, Jan. 11

Farmers Market

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

Saturday, Jan. 12

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.

Nature Photography Workshop

9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Lyonia Environmental Center, 2150 Eustace Ave., Deltona. There will be two hours of classroom study, followed by a boat trip on the St. Johns River. Cost: $50. Reservations required. Call 386-789-7207, ext. 253.

Five Star Trails

10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Lyonia Environmental Center, 2150 Eustace Ave., Deltona. Author Sandra Friends will lead a 2.1-mile hike through Lyonia Preserve and then discuss her new book Five Star Trails-Orlando. Free. Reservations required. Call 386-789-7207, ext. 253.

Day in Florida History

10 a.m.-4 p.m. at DeLeon Springs State Park, 601 Ponce DeLeon Blvd. Living history demonstrations; live music; displays from local museums and historical societies. Regular park entry fees apply: $6 per car (two to eight passengers); $4 single car occupant. Call 386-985-4212.

Tomoka Gem and Mineral Show

10 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Volusia County Fairgrounds, 3150 E. New York Ave., DeLand. Free admission.

Artist Talk and Opening Reception for Everett Spruill

4-7 p.m. at the African American Museum of the Arts, 325 S. Clara Ave., DeLand. Free. Call 386-736-4004.

Ivan Parker in Concert

6 p.m. at Central Baptist Church, 3101 W. State Road 46, Sanford. Southern Gospel Music Soloist of the Year Ivan Parker will perform. Free admission; a love offering will be collected. Call 407-583-7777 or 386-532-3728.

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.

'Duane Hanson Sculptures and Photographs 1978-95'

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.

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