West Volusia Calendar of Events: March 2-9, 2013

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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.

Run4SITE

8 a.m. at Industrial Park Run, at the intersection of Industrial Drive and Eidson Drive, behind the DeLand Family YMCA, DeLand. A 5K run/walk to raise money 4SITE (Seeking Independence Through Education) for a low-vision scholarship program. Registration cost: $25. You can register the day of the event or in advance at the website www.raceIt.com. Call 386-717-2224.

Kiwanis Club of Deltona Pancake Breakfast

8 a.m.-noon at First Presbyterian Church of DeBary, 267 E. Highbanks Road. Cost: $5. Proceeds will benefit Kiwanis, local Key Clubs, and First Presbyterian Church of DeBary.

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.

Rotary Club of DeLand Charity Golf Tournament

Starting time 9 a.m. at Victoria Hills Golf Club, 300 Spalding Way, DeLand. Entry fee: $100 per person. Silent auction. Opportunities to win Hole-in-One, Longest Drive, Closest to the Pin, and Golf-ball Drop. Proceeds will be donated to local charities and organizations. Call Bob Booth at 386-451-2972 or Ed Denston at 386-801-7226.

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.

Community Crop and Craft

10 a.m.-11 p.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 26 Dogwood Trail, DeBary. Bring your own project, or start a new one. Bring items for a garage sale. Registration fee: $25. Call Rebecca at 386-668-9732.

Chris Cruz Artistry Open House

11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Chris Cruz Artistry, 1622 Parade Circle, DeLand. After-party ($30) will be 6 p.m.-2 a.m. at OB’s, 1750 North U.S. Highway 17, DeLand, including an exotic bike exhibit 6-9 p.m., raffles, drink specials, and VIP admission to DeLand Rock & Metal Festival. Visit www.chriscruzartistry.com, or call 386-734-3000.

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.

Animal Adoption Day

Noon-4 p.m. at ARK Animal Rescue Adoption Center, 441 S. Woodland Blvd., DeLand. A variety of dogs and cats available for adoption.

Schoolhouse Rock Live!

2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Pine Ridge High School, 926 Howland Blvd., Deltona. Tickets: $5 students; $8 adults. Call 386-575-4195, ext. 43619.

Open House

2-5 p.m. at the Volusia County Emergency Operations and Sheriff’s Communications Center, 3825 Tiger Bay Road, Daytona Beach.

Florida State Music Teachers Association District 5 Honors Recital

3:15 p.m. in the First Baptist Church of DeLand Sanctuary, 725 N. Woodland Blvd. Free.

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.

Sunday, March 3

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. Free parking. Visit www.FRVTA.org.

Community Crop and Craft

10 a.m.-11 p.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 26 Dogwood Trail, DeBary. Bring your own project, or start a new one. Bring items for a garage sale. Registration fee: $25. Call Rebecca at 386-668-9732.

‘Save Space for the Gopher Tortoise’

2-3 p.m. at Lyonia Environmental Center, 2150 Eustace Ave., Deltona. Find out what gopher tortoises eat, where they live, and how to manage your property for the tortoises and receive incentives. Free. Call 386-789-7207.

Monday, March 4

Pet Vet Cruiser

8:30 a.m. at Fancy Fruit and Produce, 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. 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, March 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. 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.

Wednesday, March 6

Volusia Trails Vision Meeting

8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at DeBary Hall Historic Site, 198 Sunrise Blvd., DeBary. Volusia County Council Member Pat Northey will open the meeting, and other speakers will include Volusia County Parks, Recreation and Culture Director Tim Baylie and trails advocate Herb Hiller. Call Tim Baylie at 386-736-5953.

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.

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 seat, call Col. Bob Wiltuck at 386-740-1898 or email him at wiltuckr@bellsouth.net.

Thursday, March 7

Procession Escorting Memorial Wall

9:30 a.m. beginning at the old Pennysaver building on South Woodland Boulevard, DeLand. Procession, escorting Florida, Iraq and Afghanistan Memorial Traveling Wall, will proceed north on Woodland Boulevard, turn right on U.S. Highway 92, and continue on to the DeLand Family YMCA, 761 E. International Speedway Blvd., where the wall will be part of the Native American Pow-wow March 8-10.

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.

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.

VIA Orange City Woman’s Club

Noon at Jane Murray Hall, First Congregational United Church of Christ of Orange City, 201 W. University Ave. A covered-dish luncheon. Club member Carolyn Benton will present “Reflections and Slides of Austria.” A business meeting follows at 1 p.m. Call Priscilla Ballasy at 386-774-0288.

Book Sale

2:30-7 p.m. in the DeLand Area Public library auditorium, 130 E. Howry Ave. Call 386-822-6430.

Garden Club of DeLand

6 p.m. at the clubhouse, 865 S. Alabama Ave., DeLand. Guest speaker and club member Louise Caccamise will discuss the history of the Garden Club. Call 386-736-6140.

Democratic Club of Southwest Volusia

7 p.m. at the Deltona Community Center, 980 Lakeshore Drive. Call 386-717-8067, or visit www.swvcdemocrat.org.

Friday, March 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. 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.

Book Sale

9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. in the DeLand Area Public Library auditorium, 130 E. Howry Ave. Call 386-822-6430.

Native American Pow-wow

10 a.m.-9 p.m. at the DeLand Family YMCA, 761 E. International Speedway Blvd., DeLand. Traditional Native American dancing in authentic regalia; traditional drumming; crafts and tepees; hoop and fire dancing. Florida, Iraq and Afghanistan Memorial Traveling Wall. Donation: $5 per person; free for kids age 5 and under. Bring blankets and chairs. Call Linda at 321-482-4557.

Fraud Prevention Program for Seniors

2 p.m. at Sterling Court, 1001 Alabaster Way, Orange City. Light refreshments. Free. Seating is limited, so please RSVP to 386-775-8004.

Special StART Program With the Museum of Florida Art

4 p.m. at the DeLand Area Public Library, 130 E. Howry Ave. Stories and art program for children ages 5-12. Free. Call 386-822-6430, ext. 112.

City of DeBary Father Daughter Dance

6-9 p.m. at Florence K. Little Town Hall, 12 Colomba Road, DeBary. Theme: Mardi Gras. Formal attire. DeBary residents only. Tickets: $10 per person. Call 386-668-2040.

Drew Nelson in Concert

7 p.m. at the Deltona Regional Library, 2150 Eustace Ave. Free.

The Little Mermaid Jr.

7:30 p.m. at the Athens Theatre, 124 N. Florida Ave., DeLand. A musical based on the Hans Christian Andersen story and the Disney movie and stage musical. Opening night. Tickets: $20 preferred seating; $16 adults; $14 senior citizens; $9 students/children; $12 per person for groups of eight or more. Call 386-736-1500.

Enchanted April

8 p.m. at Shoestring Theatre, 380 S. Goodwin St., Lake Helen. A drama set in England and at a castle in Italy. Opening night. Tickets: $18 adults; $15 senior citizens over age 62; $8 students. Ask about group rates. Call 386-228-3777.

Saturday, March 9

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.

Women’s Day Celebration

9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Lyonia Environmental Center, 2150 Eustace Ave., Deltona. 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. guided hikes; 10-11 a.m. gentle yoga workshop; 11 a.m.-noon nutritional needs of women; 12:30-3 p.m. massage therapy; 1-2 p.m. business etiquette; 2-3 p.m. budget management. Free. To reserve a spot, call 386-789-7207, ext. 253.

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.

Book Sale

9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at the DeBary Public Library, 200 N. Charles R. Beall Blvd. Costs: $2 hardback books; 10 for $1 paperback books. Proceeds will go toward summer programs for children, teen programs, library equipment, and the future expansion of the library. Call Jerry Lombardi at 386-668-7817.

Book Sale

9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. in the DeLand Area Public Library auditorium, 130 E. Howry Ave. Call 386-822-6430.

Youth Celebration of the Arts

9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at Gemini Springs Park, 37 Dirksen Drive, DeBary. A youth festival that showcases the visual and performing talents of Volusia County students from public and private schools. Free. Food will be available for purchase. Call 386-668-5553.

Rally of Bikers

10 a.m.-? at the African American Museum of the Arts, 325 S. Clara Ave., DeLand. Music; food; motorcycle showcase. Free. Call Keith at 386-801-2252, Marc at 386-561-1671, or Jeff at 386-717-2127.

Florida Authors Book Fair

10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Hopkins Hall, 192 Connecticut Ave., Lake Helen. Authors and illustrators from around Florida will display their work; workshops; PowerPoint presentations. Free admission. Call 386-228-1152.

DeLand Bike Rally

10 a.m.-7 p.m. in Downtown DeLand. Live music; motorcycle vendors; motorcycles on display. Free admission. Call 386-738-0649.

Native American Pow-wow

10 a.m.-9 p.m. at the DeLand Family YMCA, 761 E. International Speedway Blvd., DeLand. Traditional Native American dancing in authentic regalia; traditional drumming; crafts and tepees; hoop and fire dancing. Florida, Iraq and Afghanistan Memorial Traveling Wall. Donation: $5 per person; free for kids age 5 and under. Bring blankets and chairs. Call Linda at 321-482-4557.

Poetry in the Park

1-3 p.m. at Green Springs Park, 994 Lakeshore Drive, Deltona. Bring lawn chairs. Free. Call Freddie Booth at 386-615-6433.

Lemonade Lecture: Civil War Re-enactment by Author Larry French

2 p.m. at DeBary Hall Historic Site, 198 Sunrise Blvd., DeBary. In this one-man re-enactment, Larry French, a local historical author and Civil War re-enactor, will portray a soldier returning to his Florida home on furlough. Light refreshments and lemonade will be served. Free. Call Amber Patterson at 386-668-3840.

'Joy Cometh in the Morning

2-4 p.m. at the Deltona Art Center, 682 Deltona Blvd. Judy Madsen Johnson will share reading from her book on the life of the late Joy Postle Blackstone. Free. Call 386-532-9893.

Movies at the Deltona Amphitheater

2:30 p.m. and 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.

The Little Mermaid Jr.

2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Athens Theatre, 124 N. Florida Ave., DeLand. A musical based on the Hans Christian Andersen story and the Disney movie and stage musical. Tickets: $20 preferred seating; $16 adults; $14 senior citizens; $9 students/children; $12 per person for groups of eight or more. Call 386-736-1500.

Pot of Gold Bingo

3 p.m. at Sterling Court, 1001 Alabaster Way, Orange City. Refreshments. Free. Call 386-775-8004.

Enchanted April

8 p.m. at Shoestring Theatre, 380 S. Goodwin St., Lake Helen. A drama set in England and at a castle in Italy. Tickets: $18 adults; $15 senior citizens over age 62; $8 students. Ask about group rates. Call 386-228-3777.

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.

‘True to Our Native Land’

Through April 20. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, at the African American Museum of the Arts, 325 S. Clara Ave., DeLand. An exhibition by Everett Spruill. Free admission; donations gladly accepted. Call 386-736-4004.

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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