110 W. New York Ave.
DeLand, FL 32720
386-734-4622
By Margie Dykes
posted Feb 22, 2013 - 4:24:04pm
Saturday, Feb. 23
Pancake Breakfast
8 a.m.-noon at the DeLand Lions Club, 400 N. Garfield Ave. Costs: $5 for meal; $1 for hot chocolate or milk. All proceeds go back into the community. Call 386-738-1020.
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.
Jazz Ensemble Master Class With Dan Jordan
11 a.m. in Feasel Rehearsal Hall inside Stetson University’s Mary B. McMahan Hall, 417 N. Woodland Blvd. Free.
‘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.
Master Naturalist Lecture
2 p.m. at DeBary Hall Historic Site, 198 Sunrise Blvd. Author Master Naturalist Roger Fulton will describe the best places to hike, bike and observe birds in Central Florida. Part of the Lemonade Lecture series; light refreshments and lemonade will be served. Free. Call 386-668-3840.
A Grand Tour Upriver
2-3:30 p.m. at Gateway Center for the Arts, corner of Saxon Boulevard and U.S. Highway 17-92, DeBary. A story of a trip up the St. Johns River on the steamboat Darlington after the Civil War, based on the writings of Harriet Beecher Stowe, travel writer Ledyard Bill, and British author James Stirling. Tickets: $5. Call 386-668-5553.
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; $13 per person for groups of eight or more. At the door: $22 preferred seating; $17 adults; $15 senior citizens; $10 students; $15 per person for groups of eight or more. Call 386-736-1500.
Opening Reception: ‘True to Our Native Land’
4-7 p.m. at the African American Museum of the Arts, 325 S. Clara Ave., DeLand. Opening reception of an exhibition of Everett Spruill’s artwork, titled “True to Our Native Land.” Refreshments. Free admission; donations gladly accepted. Call 386-736-4004.
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.
Sunday, Feb. 24
Fashion Show Luncheon
1:30-5 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus, 1385 Maximilian St., Deltona. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary No. 6584. Easter and spring fashions by Bealls. Donation (includes a light lunch): $12. For tickets, call Margarita at 386-574-3719.
Rusalka
3 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.
Monday, Feb. 25
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 in 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.
Breast Cancer Support Group
5 p.m. at the Florida Hospital-DeLand Cancer Institute, 680 Peachwood Drive. Free. Call 386-943-7160.
Tuesday, Feb. 26
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.
Eco-Buggy Tour
9-11 a.m. at Deep Creek Preserve, 964 S. State Road 415, Samsula. Reservations are required and may be made by contacting Bonnie Cary at 386-736-5276 or bcary@volusia.org.
AARP Tax Aid
9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in 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.
Genealogy Lessons
1:30-4 p.m. at the Deltona Regional Library, 2150 Eustace Ave. 1:30-2:30 p.m. learn about beginner family-history searches and local resources; 3-4 p.m. genealogy e-resource training program. Free. Call 386-789-7207, ext. 236.
Bilingual Craft Program for Children
3:30 p.m. at the Pierson Public Library, 115 N. Volusia Ave. Project: popsicle-stick picture frame. 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 “Activities to Encourage Engagement.” Free. To reserve a seat, call 386-785-0640.
West Volusia Audubon Society
7 p.m. at the Garden Club of DeLand, 865 S. Alabama Ave. Seminole Audubon Society President Faith Jones will give a presentation on dragonflies. Refreshments. Call 386-626-2726.
Wednesday, Feb. 27
Birding and Photography Trip
8 a.m. at Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge, 2045 Mud Lake Road, DeLeon Springs. Led by Lynn Bowen. Free. Call 386-985-4673, or email eileen_tramontana@fws.gov.
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: Origami Fun
10 a.m.-noon in the DeLand Area Public Library conference room, 130 E. Howry Ave. Taught by Catherine Carr. Free. To reserve a seat, call 386-822-6430, ext. 109.
NARFE Chapter 817
1:30-3 p.m. at Woodland Towers, 113 W. Chipola Ave., DeLand. A guest speaker will discuss Alzheimer’s disease. Call 386-626-1475.
Movies for Children: Hotel Transylvania
3 p.m. in the DeLand Area Public Library auditorium, 130 E. Howry Ave. Rated PG. Free. Call 386-822-6430, ext. 109.
Wine and Cheese Networking Event
5-6:30 p.m. at Center State Bank, 2690 Enterprise Road, Orange City. An event of the Volusia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. To RSVP, call 386-626-4264.
Volusia County Orchid Society
6 p.m. culture class, 7 p.m. meeting and program, in the Volusia County Agricultural Center auditorium, 3100 E. New York Ave., DeLand.
Jazz Ensemble Concert With Don Waldrop and Dan Jordan
7:30 p.m. in the Stetson Room, on the second floor of Stetson University’s Carlton Union Building, 131 E. Minnesota Ave.
Thursday, Feb. 28
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.
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.
Central Florida RV Show
10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Volusia County Fairgrounds, 3150 E. New York Ave., DeLand. Admission: $3 adults; free for kids under age 16. Show continues through Sunday, March 3. Free parking. Visit www.FRVTA.org.
‘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.
Comedy Night at the Cafe Buffet Dinner Show
4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Creative Arts Cafe, 483 S. Lakeview Drive, Lake Helen. Performances by the DeLand Laughter Society. Tickets: $25 per person; $45 per couple. For tickets, visit www.DiscoverLakeHelen.com or call 386-734-9224.
Schoolhouse Rock Live!
7 p.m. at Pine Ridge High School, 926 Howland Blvd., Deltona. Tickets: $5 students; $8 adults. Call 386-575-4195, ext. 43619.
Friday, March 1
Farmers Market
8 a.m.-1 p.m. at Dickinson Park, corner of East Graves Avenue and U.S. Highway 17-92, Orange City.
Master Artist Creative Painting Workshop With Acclaimed Artist Miles Batt
9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Museum of Florida Art, 600 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand. First day of a three-day workshop, open to painters of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced. Participants will receive personalized assistance from Miles Batt. Tuition: $225 for museum members; $250 for nonmembers. Participants must register by Tuesday, Feb. 26; register online (www.MuseumofFloridaArt.org) or in person. Workshop continues at the same hours Saturday, March 2, and Sunday, March 3. Call 386-734-4371.
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. 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.
Central Florida RV Show
10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Volusia County Fairgrounds, 3150 E. New York Ave., DeLand. Admission: $3 adults; free for kids under age 16. Show continues through Sunday, March 3. Free parking. Visit www.FRVTA.org.
Florida Masters I Gallery Talk and Wine Reception With Master Artist Richard Frank
5-6:30 p.m. at the Museum of Florida Art, 600 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand. Refreshments 5-5:30 p.m., followed by gallery tour 5:30-6:30 p.m. Admission: $10; free for museum members. To reserve a seat, email to tanner@museumoffloridaart.org.
Movie in the Park: Life of Pi
6 p.m. at Dickinson Park, corner of East Graves Avenue and U.S. Highway 17-92, Orange City. Bring blankets and lawn chairs on which to sit. Free.
Christian Science Lecture: ‘Has Technology Made God and Spirituality Obsolete?’
7 p.m. at First Church of Christ, Scientist, 988 Elkcam Blvd., Deltona. Free. Call 386-789-2424.
Schoolhouse Rock Live!
7 p.m. at Pine Ridge High School, 926 Howland Blvd., in Deltona. Tickets: $5 students; $8 adults. Call 386-575-4195, ext. 43619.
Saturday, March 2
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.
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.
Central Florida RV Show
10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Volusia County Fairgrounds, 3150 E. New York Ave., DeLand. Admission: $3 adults; free for kids under age 16. Show continues through Sunday, March 3. Free parking. Visit www.FRVTA.org.
Soul Food Fest
11 a.m.-5 p.m. at Bethel AME Church, 226 E. Howry Ave., DeLand. Tickets: $10 advance sale; $12 at the door. To purchase advance tickets, call 386-383-3003; for more information, call 386-717-5112 or 407-330-8492.
Tiny Trekkers: ‘On One Flower’
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Lyonia Environmental Center, 2150 Eustace Ave., Deltona. For children ages 2-5. Read a book about caterpillars, take a hike, and make a craft to take home. Free.
Schoolhouse Rock Live!
2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Pine Ridge High School, 926 Howland Blvd., in Deltona. Tickets: $5 students; $8 adults. Call 386-575-4195, ext. 43619.
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.
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.
‘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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