Calendar of Events: Feb. 2-9, 2013

Groundhog Day, Feb. 2
Six more weeks of winter?

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Saturday, Feb. 2

Groundhog Day

Will Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow, ushering in six more weeks of winter weather?

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. Call 386-469-9409.

Trash and Treasure Sale

7 a.m.-3 p.m. at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of DeLand, 1401 W. New York Ave. Proceeds to go to youth church-camp scholarships. Call 386-734-0677.

‘Linda’s Run for the Dream’ 5K

8 a.m. starting at the Thomas C. Kelly County Administration Center, 123 W. Indiana Ave., Downtown DeLand. The course will be through Downtown DeLand and Stetson University. Registration: $30 adults; $25 for runners age 17 and younger. Presented by ME STRONG. Visit www.mestrong.net.

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.

‘Backpacking the Florida Woods’

9 a.m.-noon at Deep Creek Preserve, 964 S. State Road 415, west of New Smyrna Beach. Learn about backpacking and camping as the group hikes, sets up a demonstration camp, and cooks lunch on the trail. All ages are welcome. Reservations required; call Bonnie Cary at 386-736-5276, or email her at bcary@volusia.org.

Buckler’s Craft Fair

10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Volusia County Fairgrounds, 3150 E. New York Ave., DeLand. Admission: $6 adults; free for children age 12 and younger.

‘Tiny Trekkers — Love Is in the Air’

11 a.m.-noon at Lyonia Environmental Center, 2150 Eustace Ave., Deltona. Read a book about Valentine’s Day, take a hike, and make a craft to take home. For children ages 2-5. Free. Call 386-789-7207.

Black Heritage Program: ‘The Service of “People of Color” in the Civil War’

6 p.m. at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, 514 W. Beresford Ave., DeLand. Storyteller and historical re-enactor Mary Fears will speak about the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation. Donations gladly accepted.

Book-Signing

6-7:30 p.m. at The Muse Book Shop, 112 S. Woodland Blvd., DeLand. Author Tim Dorsey will sign copies of his novel The Riptide Ultra-Glide. Call 386-734-0278.

Black History Month - Song and Story With Bill and Eli Perras

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

Jake’s Women

7:30 p.m. at the Athens Theatre, 124 N. Florida Ave., DeLand. A comedy by Neil Simon about a writer who faces a marital crisis by daydreaming about the women in his life. Tickets: $20 VIP seating; $16 adults; $14 senior citizens; $10 students/children; $12 per person for groups of eight or more. Call 386-736-1500.

Piano Scholars Festival Featuring Stetson University Piano Scholars in Recital

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

Stetson University Women’s Chorale and Men’s Choir in Concert

8 p.m. at Shoestring Theatre, 380 S. Goodwin St., Lake Helen. Tickets: $15 adults; $8 students. Group rates available for 10 or more people. For tickets, call 386-985-1655.

Sunday, Feb. 3

Buckler’s Craft Fair

10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Volusia County Fairgrounds, 3150 E. New York Ave., DeLand. Admission: $6 adults; free for children age 12 and younger.

Jake’s Women

2:30 p.m. at the Athens Theatre, 124 N. Florida Ave., DeLand. A comedy by Neil Simon about a writer who faces a marital crisis by daydreaming about the women in his life. Tickets: $20 VIP seating; $16 adults; $14 senior citizens; $10 students/children; $12 per person for groups of eight or more. Call 386-736-1500.

Stetson University Faculty Recital

3 p.m. in the H. Douglas Lee Chapel in Stetson University’s Elizabeth Hall, 421 N. Woodland Blvd. Featuring Edit Palmer, piano, and Michael Rickman, piano. Part of the 17th annual Piano Scholars Festival. Donation: $10 general admission; $8 senior citizens; $5 area students. Call 386-822-8950.

Monday, Feb. 4

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.

AARP Tax Aid

9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the Wayne G. Sanborn Activities Center in Earl Brown Park, 751 S. Alabama Ave., DeLand. Call 386-789-4608.

‘Hospice 101’

10 a.m. at Florida Hospital-DeLand, Classroom 3A, 701 W. Plymouth Ave. An informational session for volunteers wanting to work with hospice patients and their families. Call Barbara Cady toll-free at 1-800-404-1133.

Tuesday, Feb. 5

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.

AARP Tax Aid

9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the DeBary Public Library, 200 N. Charles R. Beall Blvd. Call 386-789-4608.

The Ultimate Field Trip

2 p.m. at the Deltona Regional Library, 2150 Eustace Ave. A one-act, 75-minute play about the lesser-known historical events of the past five centuries of Florida history. Commemorating the Viva Florida 500 celebration. Free.

Bilingual Craft Program for Children

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

Family Education Workshop: ‘Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias’

4-5 p.m. at Sterling House Assisted Living, 1210 N. Stone St., DeLand. Free. To reserve a seat, call 386-785-0640.

‘Dreamers and Schemers: An Evening With Great Floridians’

7:30 p.m. at Gateway Center for the Arts, corner of Saxon Boulevard and U.S. Highway 17-92, DeBary. Actors will portray important figures in Florida history, followed by a discussion of their impact on Florida’s industry and environmentalism. Commemorating Florida’s 500th anniversary. Tickets: $5. Call 386-668-5553.

Wednesday, Feb. 6

AARP Tax Aid

9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Deltona Regional Library, 2150 Eustace Ave. Call 386-789-4608.

Celiac Disease Support Group

Noon at Florida Hospital-DeLand, Classroom 3A, 701 W. Plymouth Ave. Free. Call 386-943-4805.

Lunch Bunch Monthly Luncheon

Noon at First United Methodist Church of DeLand, Life Enrichment Center, 135 E. Howry Ave. Program: The Dunnemans in concert. Cost: $6. Reservations required; call 386-734-5113.

Teen Movie: Here Comes the Boom

3 p.m. in the DeLand Area Public Library auditorium, 130 E. Howry Ave. Rated PG-13. Free. Call 386-822-6430, ext. 109.

Kiwanis Club of Deltona-Southwest Volusia

5:30 p.m. at Buffet City, 1070 S. Volusia Ave., Orange City. The speaker will be Dr. Po Nan Lai, doctor of physical therapy.

Thursday, Feb. 7

Garden Club of DeLand

9 a.m. at the Garden Club clubhouse, 865 S. Alabama Ave., DeLand. Jennifer Pell with Pell Nursery will speak on “Florida-Friendly Plants, Water and Insects.” Visit the website at www.gardenclubofdeland.org.

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.

AARP Tax Aid

9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Deltona Regional Library, 2150 Eustace Ave. Call 386-789-4608.

Book Sale

2:30-7 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.

StART Program for Children

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

Habitat for Humanity Fundraiser

4-8 p.m. at Ruby Tuesday, 1212 Saxon Blvd., Orange City. Bring coupon (can be printed at www.swhabitat.org) and Habitat will receive 20 percent of the total bill.

Artist Reception: Linda Amundsen’s ‘Tropical Views’

6-8 p.m. at the Deltona Art Center, 682 Deltona Blvd. Free.

Democratic Club of Southwest Volusia County

7 p.m. at the Deltona Community Center, 980 Lakeshore Drive. Free. Call Sean NgYing at 386-717-8067, or email Pres@SWVCDemocrat.org.

Friday, Feb. 8

Farmers Market

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

AARP Tax Aid

9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the Wayne G. Sanborn Activities Center in Earl Brown Park, 751 S. Alabama Ave., DeLand. Call 386-789-4608.

Book Sale

9:30 a.m.-4 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. Installation of officers; entertainment by Peter and Jane. Free. Call Steve Wentling at 386-479-3221.

Col. Arthur Erwin Chapter DAR

11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at Woodland Towers, 113 W. Chipola Ave., DeLand. Florida State Regent Donna G. Cullen will talk about DAR history. Luncheon cost: $10.

Jake’s Women

7:30 p.m. at the Athens Theatre, 124 N. Florida Ave., DeLand. A comedy by Neil Simon about a writer who faces a marital crisis by daydreaming about the women in his life. Tickets: $20 VIP seating; $16 adults; $14 senior citizens; $10 students/children; $12 per person for groups of eight or more. Call 386-736-1500.

‘Sounds New Concert’

7:30 p.m. in the H. Douglas Lee Chapel in Stetson University’s Elizabeth Hall, 421 N. Woodland Blvd. Featuring contemporary chamber music, including new works by Stetson faculty composers Sydney Hodkinson and Manuel de Murga. Donation: $10 general admission; $8 senior citizens; $5 area students. Call 386-822-8950.

Saturday, Feb. 9

Healthy Grovin’ at the Grove 5K and Family Fun Run

8 a.m. at Citrus Grove Elementary School, 729 Hazen Road, DeLand. A 5K chip-timed footrace and a one-mile fun run. Call 386-626-0053, ext. 22515.

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.

Charity Round-Robin Tennis Mixer

9 a.m.-1 p.m. at DeBary Golf and Country Club, 300 Plantation Club Drive. Mixed doubles format; partners assigned by blind draw; 20-minute rounds. Fee: $15 members; $20 nonmembers; $10 optional lunch. To register, call Dr. Janet Raney at 386-822-9349 or email cec.raney@gmail.com.

Volusia County League of Women Voters

9:30-11:15 a.m. at the Holiday Inn at LPGA, 137 Auto Mall Circle, Daytona Beach. Guest speaker journalist Dinah Voyles Pulver will talk on “Environmental Issues for 2013.” Breakfast cost: $15. Reservations required; call 386-492-3898.

AARP Tax Aid

9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the DeBary Public Library, 200 N. Charles R. Beall Blvd. Call 386-789-4608.

Book Sale

9:30 a.m.-3:30 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.

Saturday Workshop Series: The Art of Mime

10 a.m.-noon, youth ages 8-17; 12:30-2:30 p.m., adults, at the Athens Theatre, 124 N. Florida Ave., DeLand. Cost: $10. Call 386-736-1500.

Heart of Spirit Gala Day

10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Cassadaga Spiritualist Center, 1112 Stevens St. Speakers; mini-readings; healing modalities; vendors; tours. Prices vary. Call 386-228-3171.

DeLand Craft Beer Festival

1-5 p.m. on Artisan Alley, behind The Beacon office, 110 W. New York Ave., DeLand. Beer to taste; breakout sessions with topics on craft beer; demonstrations. Tickets: $35 in advance; $40 at the door (if available); online at www.delandcraftbeerfestival.com. Attendees must be age 21 or older; no pets; no children. Call 386-738-0649.

Mardi Gras

6:30-11 p.m. at the DeLand Lions Club, 400 N. Garfield Ave. A fundraiser for the Mother of the Good Shepherd Monastery. Music; food; costumes and masks optional. Tickets: $30. Call Wendy at 386-738-1020 or Diana at 352-669-4261.

Jake’s Women

7:30 p.m. at the Athens Theatre, 124 N. Florida Ave., DeLand. A comedy by Neil Simon about a writer who faces a marital crisis by daydreaming about the women in his life. Tickets: $20 VIP seating; $16 adults; $14 senior citizens; $10 students/children; $12 per person for groups of eight or more. 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.

‘Bill Viola: The Reflecting Pool - Collected Work 1977-80’

Through March 19. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, at Stetson University’s Homer and Dolly Hand Art Center, on the university’s Palm Court/Quad, 139 E. Michigan Ave. A collection of videotapes, totaling 62 minutes, screened at 11 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 1:30 p.m. and 2:45 p.m. Monday-Friday. Free admission. Call 386-822-7270.

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.

‘Connect 3’ Exhibit

Through March 30. 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.

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.

Everett Spruill Exhibit

Through Feb. 12. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, at the African American Museum of the Arts, 325 S. Clara Ave., DeLand. Free admission; donations gladly accepted. Call 386-736-4004.

‘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.

‘Oscar Bluemner’s Germany: Juxtaposing Jerichow’

Through April 29. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, at Stetson University’s Homer and Dolly Hand Art Center, on the university’s Palm Court/Quad, 139 E. Michigan Ave. Artwork created by Oscar Bluemner in his native Germany before 1892 and in 1912. Free admission. Call 386-822-7270.

2013 Members Exhibit

Through March 7. 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. Free admission. Call 386-668-5553.

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