West Volusia Calendar of Events: March 23-30, 2013

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Saturday, March 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.

Yard Sale

9 a.m. at West Volusia Moose Lodge 2538, 1802 Doyle Road, Deltona.

Easterfest

9-11 a.m. at DeLeon Springs United Methodist Church, 265 Ponce DeLeon Blvd. 9-11 a.m. bake sale; 9:30-10 a.m. fun and games; 10 a.m. Easter egg hunt. Call 386-985-4325.

Wildflower and Garden Festival

9 a.m.-3 p.m. on West Indiana Avenue, Downtown DeLand. Guest speakers at the Athens Theatre; demonstrations at Chess Park; vendors; kids’ zone; free shuttle to DeLand Outdoor Art Festival in Earl Brown Park.

DeLand Outdoor Art Festival

9 a.m.-5 p.m. in Earl Brown Park, 751 S. Alabama Ave., DeLand.

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.

Eggstravaganza

9:45 a.m. at Dewey O. Boster Sports Complex, 1200 Saxon Blvd., Deltona. Easter egg hunt for children ages 2-10 starts promptly at 10 a.m. Mr. and Mrs. Bunny will be available for photos. Magic show at 10:30 a.m.; bounce houses; games; washable tattoos; bike giveaway; firetruck tours. Call 386-878-8900.

Pet Blessing

10 a.m.-noon at Waggin’ Trail Dog Park, 1201 S. Leavitt Ave., Orange City. Nondenominational event. Pastor Drew Dancey of Orange City United Methodist Church will bless pets. Animals must be leashed. No aggressive animals; bring a photo instead. Low-cost pet-shot clinic; adoptions; light refreshments for pets and people. Call 386-775-5410.

Easter Egg Hunt

11 a.m. at Valentine Park, 1511 W. French Ave., Orange City. Easter Bunny arrives by fire engine. Free lunch for children ($2 for adults); free visit and photo with Easter Bunny; children will be divided into age groups; prizes; face-painting; bounce houses. Sponsored by the Orange City Sorosis Club.

‘The Future of Public Transportation in Central Florida’

Noon-1:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn LPGA, 137 Auto Mall Circle, Daytona Beach. A meeting of the League of Women Voters of Volusia County. Lunch served at 12:45 p.m.; cost: $15. Reservations required; call 386-492-3898.

Lemonade Lectures: ‘How to Stay Safe in the Woods’

2 p.m. at DeBary Hall Historic Site, 198 Sunrise Blvd. Free. Call 386-668-3840.

Underwater Cave Exploration

2-3 p.m. at Lyonia Environmental Center, 2150 Eustace Ave., Deltona. Amy Giannotti of the Cambrian Foundation will discuss the biodiversity of life in the submerged caves of Florida, Mexico and Bermuda. She also will give an overview of the foundation’s history and research expeditions. Free. Reservations required; call 386-789-7207, ext. 253.

Open House

2-4 p.m. at DeBary Animal Clinic, 17 South U.S. Highway 17-92. Food and drinks; a costume contest for dogs; best pet-trick contest; birds of prey; Volusia County Sheriff’s Office K-9 dog; pet CPR demonstration; dog DNA testing; business vendors.

Film Presentation: Hidden Colors

3 p.m. at the African American Museum of the Arts, 325 S. Clara Ave., DeLand. Free admission; donations gladly accepted. Call 386-736-4004.

Enchanted April

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

Tierra Rebelde

8 p.m. at the Athens Theatre, 124 N. Florida Ave., DeLand. A Spanish-language film about the horrors of physical abuse and sexual abuse of children, and how one child struggles to survive and become a vital person. Proceeds benefit Grace House Pregnancy Center. Tickets: $18 advance sales; $20 at the door. Call 386-736-1500.

Sunday, March 24

Palm Sunday

A day to recall Jesus’ journey into Jerusalem, when his followers scattered palms in his path.

DeLand Outdoor Art Festival

10 a.m.-4 p.m. in Earl Brown Park, 751 S. Alabama Ave., DeLand.

Pageant of Crosses

Noon-3 p.m. at the Garden Club of DeLand clubhouse, 865 S. Alabama Ave. An exhibit of crosses, each in a floral arrangement inspired by a Bible verse, created by Garden Club members, local churches and florists. Free.

Popcorn and a Movie

2-3 p.m. at Lyonia Environmental Center, 2150 Eustace Ave., Deltona. Watch a documentary about the wildflowers that gave Florida its name “Land of Flowers.” Participants will receive a packet of wildflower seeds. Free. Reservations required; call 386-789-7207, ext. 253.

Bowling for the Duvall Home

2-5 p.m. at Sunshine Bowling Center, 595 E. International Speedway Blvd., DeLand. Fee (includes bowling, shoes and buffet lunch): $200 per team of five bowlers. To register, call Samantha Gruber at 386-734-2874, ext. 126.

Enchanted April

2:30 p.m. at Shoestring Theatre, 380 S. Goodwin St., Lake Helen. A drama set in England and Italy. Tickets: $18 adults; $15 senior citizens over age 62; $8 students. Ask about group rates. Call 386-228-3777.

Tierra Rebelde

2:30 p.m. at the Athens Theatre, 124 N. Florida Ave., DeLand. A Spanish-language film about the horrors of physical abuse and sexual abuse of children, and how one child struggles to survive and become a vital person. Proceeds benefit Grace House Pregnancy Center. Tickets: $18 advance sales; $20 at the door. Call 386-736-1500.

Stetson University Brass Ensembles Concert

3 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; free for Stetson University community with ID, and concert-series cardholders. Call 386-822-8950.

Monday, March 25

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.

Spring Break Camp

9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Lyonia Environmental Center, 2150 Eustace Ave., Deltona. Children will create crafts, conduct science experiments, and learn how to protect the environment and about the plants and animals in Volusia County. Camp goes through March 29. Cost: $65; aftercare available till 5 p.m. for $10 a day. To reserve a spot, call Shari Smith at ssmith@volusia.org or call 386-789-7207, ext. 251.

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. Call 386-943-7160.

Passover Begins

Passover, the weeklong Jewish commemoration of the deliverance of the ancient Hebrews from slavery in Egypt, begins at sunset.

Tuesday, March 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.

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.

West Volusia Audubon Society

6:30 p.m. at the Garden Club of DeLand clubhouse, 865 S. Alabama Ave. Mark Middlebrook of Restore the St. Johns River Alliance will talk about how that group will work with and differ from the St. Johns Riverkeeper, and about a river-restoration bill being introduced in Congress. Free. Call 386-626-2726.

Stetson University Guitar Ensembles Concert

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; free for Stetson University community with ID, and concert-series cardholders. Call 386-822-8950.

Wednesday, March 27

Monthly Birding Trip

8 a.m. at Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge, 2045 Mud Lake Road, DeLeon Springs. Meet at the last parking lot closest to the impoundment ponds. Led by Audubon member Lynn Bowen. Photo opportunities. Free.

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.

National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association Chapter 817 (NARFE)

1:30-3 p.m. at Woodland Towers, 113 W. Chipola Ave., DeLand. Learn about the importance of recycling and proper disposal. Free. Call 386-626-1475.

Beekeepers of Volusia County

6:30 p.m. in the Volusia County Agricultural Center auditorium, 3100 E. New York Ave., DeLand.

Thursday, March 28

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.

‘Achieving Success Through Exceptional Service’ Training Workshop

1-5 p.m. or 5:30-9:30 p.m. at Deltona City Hall Business Assistance Center, Room 151, 2345 Providence Blvd. Sponsored by Daytona State College, this workshop helps businesses improve their customer service. Fee: $65. To reserve a seat, call 386-506-4224 or email parkerj@daytonastate.edu.

‘Make It and Take It’ Craft Program for Children

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

Democratic Club of Northwest Volusia County

7:15 p.m. in the DeLand Police Department Community Room, 219 W. Howry Ave. Guest speaker: David Cox, who is seeking the Democratic nomination in the 6th Congressional District. Also, officers will be elected. Call Jeff Shepherd at 386-748-5280.

Friday, March 29

Good Friday

Good Friday, the Friday before Easter, is observed by Christians in remembrance of the day Jesus was crucified.

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. 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.

Proof

7:30 p.m. at Shoestring Theatre, 380 S. Goodwin St., Lake Helen. A play by David Auburn about the fragility of the mind and the strength of family. Opening night. Tickets: $12 adults; $10 students. Call 407-333-6089.

Saturday, March 30

Pancake Breakfast

8 a.m.-noon at the DeLand Lions Club, 400 N. Garfield Ave. All-you-can-eat pancakes, one side of sausage or sausage and biscuit gravy. Cost: $5. Hot chocolate and milk $1. Student discount with school ID. Free vision screening for children. All proceeds go back into the community. Call Wendy at 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.

Colin’s Dream Park Community Yard Sale

8 a.m.-4 p.m. at 485 W. New York Ave., Orange City. All proceeds will go toward the cost of creating a skateboard park, a dream of Colin Anderson, who was struck and killed while riding his skateboard in Orange City.

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.

Lawn and Garden Lecture Series: Basic Rose Care

10 a.m. at DeBary Hall Historic Site, 198 Sunrise Blvd. Free. Call 386-668-3840.

Virtual Tour of the St. Johns River

1-2 p.m. at Lyonia Environmental Center, 2150 Eustace Ave., Deltona. An indoor digital presentation about the wildlife and scenery between the Wekiva River and Blue Spring State Park. Free. Reservations required; call 386-789-7207, ext. 253.

Proof

2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Shoestring Theatre, 380 S. Goodwin St., Lake Helen. A play by David Auburn about the fragility of the mind and the strength of family. Tickets: $12 adults; $10 students. Call 407-333-6089.

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.

‘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.

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