West Volusia Calendar of Events: Feb 16-23, 2013

Tara Jacobs Brown Scholarship Foundation Fundraiser now set for 5-8 p.m. at the Clarion Hotel, 350 E. International Speedway Blvd., DeLand. Master Sgt. Brown, a Deltona High School graduate, was killed in Afghanistan in 2011. Tickets (includes dinner and dessert): $50 per person. Call Jim at 407-232-0411 or Linda at 678-662-9120.

By Margie Dykes
BEACON STAFF WRITER

posted Feb 15, 2013 - 2:13:51pm

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Saturday, Feb. 16

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.

West Volusia PAL Golf Tournament

7 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. shotgun start, at DeBary Golf and Country Club, 300 Plantation Club Drive. To preregister, visit www.WestVolusiaPAL.com.

‘Love Your Heart’ 5K Run

7:30 a.m. at Deltona Middle School, 250 Enterprise Road. Runners follow the new “River-2-Sea Trail,” looping at Thornby Park and returning to the school. Chip-timed with age-bracket awards. A fun run for children; a bounce house; face-painters. Walkers are welcome. Couples Costume Contest with prizes for creativity and originality. Pre-race packets are available 3-6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15, at Deltona City Hall and at 6:30 a.m. the day of the race at the race site. Register online at www.FinalMile

RaceManagement.com.

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.

Church Bazaar

9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Greater Faith AME Church, 800 Deltona Blvd. Yard sale; food; bake sale; health/wellness tips.

West Volusia Stamp Club Annual Stamp Show

9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Wayne G. Sanborn Activities Center, Earl Brown Park, 751 S. Alabama Ave., DeLand. Stamps exhibited, and bought, sold and auctioned. Free admission. Call Mike Daley at 386-668-5021.

Winter Festival of Giants Radio-Controlled Airplane Air Show

9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Sperling Sports Complex, 1500 Matt Fair Blvd., DeLand. Admission: $5 adults; $15 carload. Call 386-736-1688.

AARP Tax Aid

9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the DeBary Public Library, 200 N. Charles R. Beall Blvd. Participants should have two forms of ID, one of which has to be a picture ID like a driver’s license, military ID or a non-drivers ID card; a Social Security card for themselves and for any dependent they are claiming; and all 1099 forms, W-2, pension or annuity 1099 forms, unemployment-comp statements, bank statements that show interest, all forms indicating federal income tax paid and a copy of last year’s tax return if they have one, done with AARP or elsewhere. Call 386-789-4608.

Deltona Art Club Art Show

9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. in the Deltona Regional Library auditorium, 2150 Eustace Ave.

HIV Mobile Art Exhibit

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

Old Enterprise Chili Cook-Off

11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Mariner’s Cove Park, 1199 Enterprise-Osteen Road, Enterprise. Hamburgers, hot dogs, homemade desserts; bounce houses; face-painting; music all day. Proceeds will go toward the restoration of the Enterprise Heritage Center Museum. Free admission; $5 to sample chili. Call Carol at 407-324-3766 or Cindy at 386-575-0694, or visit www.oldenterprise.org.

Know Thyself Lecture Series

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

‘Scrub Jays — True Florida Natives’

2-3 p.m. at Lyonia Environmental Center, 2150 Eustace Ave., Deltona. Craig Faulhaber of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will offer a statewide perspective on the biology and conservation of the Florida scrub jay. Free. Call 386-789-7207.

Cruisin’ Classic Car Show

3-7 p.m. on East Indiana Avenue, DeLand. Presented by the MainStreet DeLand Association. Call 386-738-0649.

Tara Jacobs Brown Scholarship Foundation Fundraiser

4-8 p.m. at the Clarion Hotel, 350 E. International Speedway Blvd., DeLand. Master Sgt. Brown, a Deltona High School graduate, was killed in Afghanistan in 2011. Tickets (includes dinner and dessert): $50 per person. Call Jim at 407-232-0411 or Linda at 678-662-9120.

Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser

5-7 p.m. at DeLeon Springs United Methodist Church, 265 Ponce DeLeon Blvd. Donation: $8 adults; children eat for free. Proceeds to benefit the church’s outreach programs. Call 386-985-4325.

Faculty Recital

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

‘Nearly Nicks - Tribute to Stevie Nicks’

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

Dracula

8 p.m. at Stetson University’s Second Stage Theatre, in the Museum of Florida Art, 600 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand. Admission: $12 adults; $10 senior citizens and non-Stetson students; free for Stetson students, faculty and staff with valid Stetson ID. Call 386-822-8700.

La Fete

8 p.m.-midnight at Sandhill Golf Club, 800 E. Euclid Ave., DeLand. A Krewe Nouveau Mardi Gras party to help support The House Next Door. Tickets can be purchased at NewFangled Modern Market or Dressed Boutique.

Sunday, Feb. 17

Roots and Branches Genealogical Society of West Volusia

1 p.m. basic genealogy lesson, 2 p.m. meeting, at the DeLand Area Public Library, 130 E. Howry Ave. Genealogy lesson about vertical files, PERSI and timelines; regular meeting speaker Ann Staley talks about “Overlooked Resources: A Gold Mine to Be Discovered.” Free. Call 386-738-6917.

Deltona Art Club Art Show

1-4 p.m. in the Deltona Regional Library auditorium, 2150 Eustace Ave.

Dracula

3 p.m. at Stetson University’s Second Stage Theatre, in the Museum of Florida Art, 600 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand. Admission: $12 adults; $10 senior citizens and non-Stetson students; free for Stetson students, faculty and staff with valid Stetson ID. Call 386-822-8700.

‘Sweep the Scrub’

3-4 p.m. at Lyonia Environmental Center, 2150 Eustace Ave., Deltona. Help environmental specialists sweep out the trash in Lyonia Preserve to make it a safer home for scrub animals. Free. Call 386-789-7207.

Food Truck Bazaar

5-8 p.m. at Earl Brown Park, 751 S. Alabama Ave., DeLand. Purchase food from a variety of food-truck restaurants. Bring small tables and chairs on which to sit and eat. Call 386-740-5800.

Monday, Feb. 18

Presidents Day

Banks, credit unions, post offices, Volusia County public schools, and federal-government offices are closed in observance of Presidents Day.

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. at the Wayne G. Sanborn Activities Center, Earl Brown Park, 751 S. Alabama Ave., DeLand. Participants should have two forms of ID, one of which has to be a picture ID like a driver’s license, military ID or a non-drivers ID card; a Social Security card for themselves and for any dependent they are claiming; and all 1099 forms, W-2, pension or annuity 1099 forms, unemployment-comp statements, bank statements that show interest, all forms indicating federal income tax paid and a copy of last year’s tax return if they have one, done with AARP or elsewhere. Call 386-789-4608.

Tuesday, Feb. 19

Heart Healthy Breakfast

8:30 a.m. at Florida Hospital-Fish Memorial Summit Building, Suite 211-212, 1061 Medical Center Drive, Orange City. Rebekah Tourian will talk about “Understanding PVD and Heart Disease.” Free. To RSVP, call 866-328-6417.

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.

Guided Hike

9-11 a.m. at the scrub-restoration area at 1495 McGregor Road, DeLand. County biologists will lead a hike through areas that have been timbered, chopped and burned to restore habitat for scrub species. Reservations required; call Bonnie Cary at 386-736-5276, or email her at bcary@volusia.org.

AARP Tax Aid

9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the DeBary Public Library, 200 N. Charles R. Beall Blvd. Participants should have two forms of ID, one of which has to be a picture ID like a driver’s license, military ID or a non-drivers ID card; a Social Security card for themselves and for any dependent they are claiming; and all 1099 forms, W-2, pension or annuity 1099 forms, unemployment-comp statements, bank statements that show interest, all forms indicating federal income tax paid and a copy of last year’s tax return if they have one, done with AARP or elsewhere. Call 386-789-4608.

Bilingual Craft Program for Children

3:30 p.m. at the Pierson Public Library, 115 N. Volusia Ave. Project: beaded key chain. 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. A talk on “Techniques to Handle Challenging Behaviors.” Free. To reserve a seat, call 386-785-0640.

Florida Native Plant Society Lyonia Chapter

7 p.m. at Dickinson Memorial Library, 148 Albertus Way, Orange City. Free. Call 407-733-1892.

Music by Black Composers

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.

Wednesday, Feb. 20

AARP Tax Aid

9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Deltona Regional Library, 2150 Eustace Ave. Participants should have two forms of ID, one of which has to be a picture ID like a driver’s license, military ID or a non-drivers ID card; a Social Security card for themselves and for any dependent they are claiming; and all 1099 forms, W-2, pension or annuity 1099 forms, unemployment-comp statements, bank statements that show interest, all forms indicating federal income tax paid and a copy of last year’s tax return if they have one, done with AARP or elsewhere. Call 386-789-4608.

Adult Craft Series: ‘Make Your Own e-Reader/Journal Cover’

10 a.m.-noon in the DeLand Area Public Library conference room, 130 E. Howry Ave. Supplies are provided. Free. To reserve a seat, call 386-822-6430, ext. 109.

DeBary Women’s Connection

11 a.m.-1 p.m. at DeBary Golf and Country Club, 300 Plantation Club Drive. Food, networking, and an inspirational program. Cost: $15 cash or check at door. Call Nita at 407-302-8576, or email debarywc@gmail.com.

Teen Movie: Perks of Being a Wallflower

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

Cancer Support Group

5 p.m. at the Florida Hospital-DeLand Cancer Institute, 680 Peachwood Drive. Free. Call 386-943-7160.

Black History Month: ‘Social Justice — An Ongoing Search/A Never Ending Challenge’

7 p.m. in the Stetson Room in Stetson University’s Carlton Union Building, 131 E. Minnesota Ave. The Honorable Lubbie Harper Jr. will speak. Free.

Thursday, Feb. 21

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. Participants should have two forms of ID, one of which has to be a picture ID like a driver’s license, military ID or a non-drivers ID card; a Social Security card for themselves and for any dependent they are claiming; and all 1099 forms, W-2, pension or annuity 1099 forms, unemployment-comp statements, bank statements that show interest, all forms indicating federal income tax paid and a copy of last year’s tax return if they have one, done with AARP or elsewhere. Call 386-789-4608.

‘Make It and Take It’ Craft Program for Children

4 p.m. in the DeLand Area Public Library auditorium, 130 E. Howry Ave. For children ages 5-12. Free. Call 386-822-6430, ext. 112.

Legumes Cooking Demonstration

5:30 p.m. at Florida Hospital-DeLand, 701 W. Plymouth Ave. Learn how to cook heart-healthy legumes; food samples. Free. To RSVP, call 866-328-6417.

FACT (Family and Community Together) Fair

5:30-7:30 p.m. at Galaxy Middle School, 2400 Eustace Ave., Deltona. Food; community resources; educational information; children’s activities. Free admission.

Orange City African American Heritage Festival: Comedy Night

6-9 p.m. at Gateway Center for the Arts, corner of Saxon Boulevard and U.S. Highway 17-92, DeBary. Free admission.

The Thurston Family Gospel Concert

7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of DeBary, 267 E. Highbanks Road. Light refreshments after the concert; a love offering will be collected. Call 386-532-4220.

DeLand Laughter Society

7-9 p.m. at LifePoint Community Church, 1747 W. New York Ave., DeLand. A music and comedy show. Donations gladly accepted. Call Helen Ferguson at 386-738-0680 or Buddy Raines at 386-738-1333.

Friday, Feb. 22

Farmers Market

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

Eco-Buggy Tour

9-11 a.m. at the Lake George Wildlife Management Area, 998 Ninemile Point Road, Seville. Land Manager Stuart Jones will discuss land management, forestry, and the area’s plants and animals. Reservations required; call Bonnie Cary at 386-736-5276, or email her at bcary@volusia.org.

AARP Tax Aid

9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Wayne G, Sanborn Activities Center, Earl Brown Park, 751 S. Alabama Ave., DeLand. Participants should have two forms of ID, one of which has to be a picture ID like a driver’s license, military ID or a non-drivers ID card; a Social Security card for themselves and for any dependent they are claiming; and all 1099 forms, W-2, pension or annuity 1099 forms, unemployment-comp statements, bank statements that show interest, all forms indicating federal income tax paid and a copy of last year’s tax return if they have one, done with AARP or elsewhere. Call 386-789-4608.

Adult Computer Class: Windows, Part 2

1-2 p.m. in the DeLand Area Public Library auditorium, 130 E. Howry Ave. Bring laptops; free wireless is available. Free. Call 386-822-6430, ext. 105.

Fourth Friday and DeLand Art Walk

6-9 p.m. in Downtown DeLand. Local galleries and shops will have displays of artwork by art students of DeLand High School, and there will be vendors, music and food on Artisan Alley, behind The Beacon office, 110 W. New York Ave.

Orange City African American Heritage Festival: Talent and Gospel Ensemble

6-9 p.m. at Dickinson Park, 100 E. Graves Ave., Orange City. Free admission.

Teen Board Game Night

7 p.m. at the Harris M. Saxon Community Center, 2329 California St., Deltona. Free admission and snacks. Call 386-878-8900.

Rusalka

7:30 p.m. in the DeLand High School auditorium, 800 N. Hill Ave. Performed by Stetson University Opera Theatre. Tickets: $20 general admission; $15 senior citizens; $10 area students. Call 386-822-8950.

Saturday, Feb. 23

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.

AARP Tax Aid

9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the DeBary Public Library, 200 N. Charles R. Beall Blvd. Participants should have two forms of ID, one of which has to be a picture ID like a driver’s license, military ID or a non-drivers ID card; a Social Security card for themselves and for any dependent they are claiming; and all 1099 forms, W-2, pension or annuity 1099 forms, unemployment-comp statements, bank statements that show interest, all forms indicating federal income tax paid and a copy of last year’s tax return if they have one, done with AARP or elsewhere. Call 386-789-4608.

Orange City African American Heritage Festival: Unity in the Community

10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Dickinson Park, 100 E. Graves Ave., Orange City. Health screenings; educational vendors; live entertainment; vintage auto exhibit; food; crafts; business expo; children’s activities; community organization displays. Free admission.

‘Bird-Nest Box Workshop’

11 a.m.-noon at Lyonia Environmental Center, 2150 Eustace Ave., Deltona. During this hands-on workshop, participants will receive all the materials needed to build a nest box. Staff will help assemble the boxes and talk about wildlife likely to be attracted. Cost: $15 per box. Call 386-789-7207.

Zumbathon Fundraiser for ALS

3 p.m. at LA Fitness, 2629 Enterprise Road, Orange City. A one-hour class open to members and nonmembers alike. You can donate at www.augiesquest.com/lafitness. Present donation receipt at the door. Call 386-878-4582.

‘A Journey to Redemption’

3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Athens Theatre, 124 N. Florida Ave., DeLand. A backsliding preacher who lost his son to sickle cell finds himself in a battle with his faith, alcohol and domestic violence before finding redemption. Advance tickets: $20 preferred seating; $15 adults; $13 senior citizens; $10 students. At the door: $22 preferred; $17 adults; $15 senior citizens; $10 students. Call 386-736-1500.

Movies at the Deltona Amphitheater

7 p.m. at 2150 Eustace Ave., Deltona. Moviegoers may bring snacks, beverages, folding chairs and seat cushions. The concession stand will be open during the movies. The films are new DVD releases and intended for teen and adult audiences. Free. To learn movie title, call 386-789-7207 or visit www.volusia.org.

Folk Song Swap

7:30-9 p.m. at Gateway Center for the Arts, corner of Saxon Boulevard and U.S. HIghway 17-92, DeBary. Joe and Lynn Goldovitz, local performing musicians, will head up an evening of sharing and swapping folk music. Bring a few songs and your guitar, banjo, mandolin, harmonica or whatever musical instrument you want to play. Admission fee: $3 per person. Call 386-668-5553.

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.

‘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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