Friday 7/3 & 7/10 at 7pm
Wednesday 7/8 & 7/15 at noon
Thursday 7/9 & 7/16 at 7pm
Saturday 7/11 at 2pm
The Bookstore Cafe:  410 S. Nova Road, Ormond Beach
www.cinematique.org, (386) 252-3778
 
Synopsis:  Acclaimed documentarian Sergey Dvortsevoy's debut narrative feature, TULPAN, is a work of extraordinary filmmaking bravado, an exhilaratingly alive and sweet-natured fairytale set in the barren landscape of a Kazakh steppe, an environment where only shepherds live. Asa (Askhat Kuchinchirekov) returns from military service to live with his sister, Samal (Samal Yeslyamova), her husband, Ondas (Ondasyn Besikbasov), and their three children. Asa's dream is to have his own flock of sheep, but his boss tells him that until he gets married, his wish will never be granted.

The only trouble is that in this particular case, the candidates for potential wife can be counted on one finger. Her name is Tulpan, and though he's never seen her entire face, Asa is certain that she is the one for him. Unfortunately, she doesn't appear to feel the same way, complaining that his ears are too big. Yet Asa remains hopeful, envisioning the day when his dream will come true. 

(Provided by Renee Tallevast)
 


 

What:             Pro-Dance Association - Summer Cheer & Dance Camp

Open to individuals as well as teams

 

When:             3-Day Camp: July 24 - 26, 2009

 

Where:            Stetson University - Hollis Center, DeLand, Florida

 

Cost:               $255 per person for overnight campers

                        $200 per person for day campers

                        Fee includes registration, instruction, meals and camp t-shirt

There is a non-refundable $50 deposit.

 

Registration: Fill out a Registration Form found on the "Forms" page at this website: www.prodanceassoc.com. Reserve your space with payment of a $50 deposit made by check, money order or credit card.

 

Deadline:       Pre-registration deadline is Friday, July 10th

                      

Contact:         Camp Director, Brian Morris
                       
                        386-589-6169

                        prodanceassoc@aol.com

 

Pro-Dance Association is a dance program created and directed by Miami Dolphins Cheerleader, Ms. Latasha Gray, bringing together professionally trained dancers to mentor young ladies. It is the first association of its kind to be inclusive of professional dancers and cheerleaders from various NFL, NBA and collegiate organizations around the world.

 

Featured professional instructors include:

    * Kourtni Mason, Monroe, Louisiana - current Atlanta Hawks A-Town Dancer
    * Ashley White, Douglasville, Georgia -  reporter, former Miami Dolphins Cheerleader
    * Trisia Brown, Carol City, Florida - choreographer, dance studio owner and instructor, former Miami Dolphins Cheerleader
    * Tamishia Moats, Frisco, Texas - doctorate student, Operator of Camp Moats Dance and Football Camps, former captain of the Louisiana Tech University Dance Team
    * Stephanie Williams, Toronto, Ontario, Canada - personal trainer and entertainer, former Miami Dolphins Cheerleader
    * Nicole Norman, Grambling, Louisiana - lead sales/service associate, current New Orleans Hornets Honey Bees Dancer
    * Bailey Smith, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada - licensed realtor and mortgage broker, former Miami Dolphins Cheerleader
    * Amber Browning, Sacramento, California - graduate student, Memphis Grizzlies Dance Team

 

The core of the program exposes young ladies to the art of dance through hip hop, pom pom and jazz. In addition to the dance curriculum, participants will also attend seminars on health/wellness, self-esteem and educational opportunities.

 

The camp is structured to facilitate the learning of dance material and skills in a professional environment. No prior cheerleading experience is needed. Each young lady will be placed in classes based on their dance abilities and mentored by professionally trained dancers. At the end of camp, awards will be given to individuals with outstanding talent, and information regarding dance scholarships will also be available.

 

It is with great excitement that Pro-Dance Association LLC invites you to participate in this fun filled summer camp 2009. Their staff is anxiously waiting to train the 'Future Entertainers of America." If you are looking for a dance camp that will give you everything you will need for the coming school year, go with the Pros... Pro-Dance Association Camp.

 

For more information about the Pro-Dance Association summer cheer and dance camp, including registration details, camp schedules, Stetson campus location and lodging information, and pro instructors' biographies, visit their website: www.prodanceassoc.com or contact Camp Coordinator Brian Morris at 386-589-6169 or prodanceassoc@aol.com.

 

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Renee Tallevast
River of Lakes Heritage Corridor
386.734.0162  
rtallevast@river-of-lakes.com


 

(Provided by Vickie Pleus)                                  
                                    

'SHOW BIZ' RETURNS TO OCEAN CENTER FOR 15TH YEAR

Show Biz National Talent Dance Competition is at the Volusia County
Ocean Center this week. Nearly 3,500 participants and supporters are
expected to attend the June 23 - 28 event. It's Show Biz's 15th year
at the 500,000-square-foot facility in Daytona Beach.

Show Biz is the championship dance competition involving dance studios
from across the country competing for the top prize. The championship is
one of four this year at various locations throughout America.

The private event is the result of a joint booking effort of the Ocean
Center and Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Learn more about the Show Biz National Talent Dance Competition at
www.showbiztalent.com.

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The Ocean Center aims to be recognized as the premier second-tier
convention facility in the Southeast. The Ocean Center offers
competitive rates, excellent customer service and is conveniently
located in east Central Florida. A service of Volusia County Government,
the Ocean Center can accommodate meetings of 10 to 10,000 and offers
more than 205,000 square feet of interior exhibit, meeting and
convention space. Learn more at www.oceancenter.com.

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(Provided by Mike Fincher)

Summer Cheer & Dance Camp
features NFL, NBA and Collegiate Cheerleaders

 

What:             Pro-Dance Association - Summer Cheer & Dance Camp

Open to individuals as well as teams

 

When:             3-Day Camp: July 24 - 26, 2009

 

Where:            Stetson University - Hollis Center, DeLand, Florida

 

Cost:               $255 per person for overnight campers

                        $200 per person for day campers

                        Fee includes registration, instruction, meals and camp t-shirt

There is a non-refundable $50 deposit.

 

Registration: Fill out a Registration Form found on the "Forms" page at this website: www.prodanceassoc.com. Reserve your space with payment of a $50 deposit made by check, money order or credit card.

 

Deadline:       Pre-registration deadline is Friday, July 10th

                       

Contact:         Camp Director, Brian Morris

                        386-589-6169

                        prodanceassoc@aol.com

 

Pro-Dance Association is a dance program created and directed by Miami Dolphins Cheerleader, Ms. Latasha Gray, bringing together professionally trained dancers to mentor young ladies. It is the first association of its kind to be inclusive of professional dancers and cheerleaders from various NFL, NBA and collegiate organizations around the world.

 

Featured professional instructors include:

Kourtni Mason, Monroe, Louisiana - current Atlanta Hawks A-Town Dancer
Ashley White, Douglasville, Georgia -  reporter, former Miami Dolphins Cheerleader
Trisia Brown, Carol City, Florida - choreographer, dance studio owner and instructor, former Miami Dolphins Cheerleader
Tamishia Moats, Frisco, Texas - doctorate student, Operator of Camp Moats Dance and Football Camps, former captain of the Louisiana Tech University Dance Team
Stephanie Williams, Toronto, Ontario, Canada - personal trainer and entertainer, former Miami Dolphins Cheerleader
Nicole Norman, Grambling, Louisiana - lead sales/service associate, current New Orleans Hornets Honey Bees Dancer
Bailey Smith, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada - licensed realtor and mortgage broker, former Miami Dolphins Cheerleader
Amber Browning, Sacramento, California - graduate student, Memphis Grizzlies Dance Team
 

The core of the program exposes young ladies to the art of dance through hip hop, pom pom and jazz. In addition to the dance curriculum, participants will also attend seminars on health/wellness, self-esteem and educational opportunities.

 

The camp is structured to facilitate the learning of dance material and skills in a professional environment. No prior cheerleading experience is needed. Each young lady will be placed in classes based on their dance abilities and mentored by professionally trained dancers. At the end of camp, awards will be given to individuals with outstanding talent, and information regarding dance scholarships will also be available.

 

It is with great excitement that Pro-Dance Association LLC invites you to participate in this fun filled summer camp 2009. Their staff is anxiously waiting to train the 'Future Entertainers of America." If you are looking for a dance camp that will give you everything you will need for the coming school year, go with the Pros... Pro-Dance Association Camp.

 

For more information about the Pro-Dance Association summer cheer and dance camp, including registration details, camp schedules, Stetson campus location and lodging information, and pro instructors' biographies, visit their website: www.prodanceassoc.com or contact Camp Coordinator Brian Morris at 386-589-6169 or prodanceassoc@aol.com.

 

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Renee Tallevast, River of Lakes Heritage Corridor

386.734.0162

rtallevast@river-of-lakes.com

(Provided by Joanna Folsom)

 

Come and enjoy the summer sun with us

 

June 22,2009 at 92 Wheatfield Dr., Palm Coast

June 24, 2009 at 1208 Sherman St., Bunnell

June 25, 2009 at 1208 Sherman St., Bunnell

June 27,2009 at 92 Wheatfield Dr., Palm Coast

 

 

 Flagler Habitat for Humanity builds from 8:00am- 3:00pm. In order to have the most productive day possible we appreciate that all volunteers are on site and ready to go by 8:00am.  We start each day with a prayer and then go over safety tips and goals of the day. We provide all building materials and tools in addition to providing ice water and sun block. Please bring your own snacks and lunch. Wear closed toe and thick sole shoes as well as comfortable clothing for working both inside and outside.

 

To confirm your participation signup at hhttp://www.flaglerhabitat.com/CurrentProjects.php  or call Joanna at 386-931-2400

 

Build directions to 92 Wheatfield Drive, Palm Coast

Turn left at FL-100/FL-5/N State St/US-1

Turn right at Whiteview Pkwy

Turn left at Whirlaway Dr

 Turn left at Wheatfield Dr

 

Build Directions: 1208  Sherman Street

US-1 South

Turn right at Elm Avenue

Turn left at Sherman Street

 

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Joanna Folsom

Director of Programs

2 West Moody Blvd.

Bunnell, FL 32110

386-586-6180 Office

386-931-2400 Cell

386-586-6181 Fax

 

 

(Provided by Pat Kuehn)

 

The public is invited to enjoy an old-fashioned Fourth of July
celebration at DeBary Hall Historic Site from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday,
July 4.

Activities at this free outdoor party will be geared toward young and
old. A disc jockey will play patriotic music, and attendees can compete
in a number of events, including pie-eating contests. Participants may
bring a picnic lunch or purchase refreshments on site.

Tours of the mansion are $5 for adults, $4 for seniors, $2 for children
ages 3 - 12, and free for children 2 and under.

DeBary Hall Historic Site, 210 Sunrise Blvd., is listed on the National
Register of Historic Places. The site is owned by the State of Florida
and managed by Volusia County's Parks, Recreation and Culture
Division. For information about DeBary Hall, please call (386) 668-3840
or visit www.debaryhall.com.

 

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Pat Kuehn, APR
Community Information Specialist
Volusia County Government
123 W. Indiana Ave., Room 301
DeLand, FL 32720-4612
e-mail: pkuehn@co.volusia.fl.us
From DeLand, call (386) 822-5062, ext. 2934
From Daytona Beach, call (386) 239-7756, ext. 2934
From New Smyrna Beach, call (386) 423-3868, ext. 2934
Cell: (386) 748-3989
Fax: (386) 822-5072

(Provided by Pat Kuehn)
 

Applications are being accepted for Volusia County Government's
Citizens Academy, a hands-on awareness program designed to educate and
inform citizens about how county government works and operates.

The free 12-week program, which meets from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesdays,
will begin Aug. 18. There will be no classes Sept. 22 and Nov. 3.

The Citizens Academy offers a wide range of seminars and workshops
featuring the inner workings of Volusia County Government. Topics
include elections, growth management, community services, public
protection, property assessments, budgets and more. Citizens will ride
with the Volusia County Beach Patrol, visit county parks and preserves,
and shadow a county official for a hands-on look at county
organization.

Since the Citizens Academy was introduced in 2002, more than 250
residents have completed the program, many of whom have moved on to fill
Volusia County Council advisory board roles or signed up as volunteers
in other capacities in local government.

Applications are available online at www.volusia.org/citizensacademy
and must be turned in to the County Manager's office by July 15. The
Citizens Academy program is limited to 25 participants, and there is an
attendance requirement.

For information, please contact Cindy Hancock Finney at (386) 822-5060,
ext. 2448.

 

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Pat Kuehn, APR
Community Information Specialist
Volusia County Government
123 W. Indiana Ave., Room 301
DeLand, FL 32720-4612
e-mail: pkuehn@co.volusia.fl.us
From DeLand, call (386) 822-5062, ext. 2934
From Daytona Beach, call (386) 239-7756, ext. 2934
From New Smyrna Beach, call (386) 423-3868, ext. 2934
Cell: (386) 748-3989
Fax: (386) 822-5072

(Provided by Stephanie Mason-Teague)

Cinematique of Daytona Announces New Films, New Starting Day, New Saturday Matinees, New Classic Cinema

 

 DAYTONA BEACH - Cinematique of Daytona, the area's only fine-arts cinema society, is adding Saturday matinees to its schedule of films that will begin June 20.

 ``Our goal is to give our patrons the opportunity to see great films they couldn't otherwise see anywhere in the area, along with more options for seeing them,'' said Stephanie Mason-Teague, president of the 20-year-old nonprofit organization.

 Weekly showings will now open on Fridays, a schedule change that will   coincide with movies in mainstream theaters.  The schedule will include Friday evening shows, Saturday matinees, Wednesday matinees and Thursday evening shows, all at The Book Store Café, 410 S. Nova Road, Ormond Beach, (386) 615-8320.  Groups of 10 or more are given a group discount and can reserve seating.

 Cinematique also announces the addition of classic films to their schedule.

 ``We've had many requests to show classic films.  Films most people never had the chance to see in a theater, if at all, so we're experimenting this flight with adding `Love Affair' from 1939 and `Charade' from 1963", Mason-Teague said.

 Noted Teri Pruden, who heads the Film Selection Committee, ``Our task was doubly difficult this time, as we wanted a typically broad selection of films that won't already be widely distributed on DVD and pay-per-view, while working within the confines of an extremely tight budget. I think we've achieved excellent diversity and quality here.''

 Here's the list and schedule for Cinematique:

 

June 20 - July 2: ``Encounters at the End of the World'' (USA; NR) Werner Herzog directed, narrates and even was his own cinematographer in this visually stunning and powerful documentary picture of man - and beast - against nature in Antarctica.

July 3 - July 16: ``Tulpan'' (China; NR; subtitled) This Cannes award-winning dramatic debut of noted filmmaker Sergey Dvortsevoy examines the plight of a shepherd whose career path is blunted by the lack of a wife. And Tulpan, the only prospect, complains his ears are too big.

JULY 17 - July 30: ``Love Affair'' (1939; USA; NR) Irene Dunne and Charles Boyer star in director Leo McCarey's romantic tale. He even remade this masterpiece as ``An Affair To Remember.''  A wealthy playboy falls for a beautiful woman on a cruise. They agree to meet again in six months to see if their love is meant to be.

July 31 - Aug. 13: ``In Search of a Midnight Kiss'' (USA; NR) A Wo Scoot McNairy, Sara Simmonds. A Woody Allen-like protagonist, pushed to date by his roommate, pairs with an oddball woman he finds at an online dating site in this black-and-white comedy.

AUG. 14-AUG. 27: ``In Love We Trust'' (China; NR; subtitled) A divorced couple considers reuniting to have another baby in order to save their dying daughter, but the complications are immense in this drama.

Aug. 28 - Sept. 10:  "Charade" (1963 USA, NR) Audrey Hepburn, Cary Grant.  Director:  Stanley Donen spins the sage of a wealthy widow suddenly penniless in Paris, where a handsome gentleman with a hidden agenda dashes to her aid.  And the chase for much missing money is on.

 

Several Cinematique films will be screened in DeLand at the newly restored Athens Theatre, 12 N. Florida Ave.  For schedule information and to purchase tickets on-line:  www.athenstheatre.org, or by phone:  (386) 734-1500.

 Schedules and previews of all the films are available on the Internet at cinematique.org, athenstheatre.org, movietickets.com and fandango.com or from the Cinematique Moviephone: 386-252-3778. Reviews of the films are posted at Cinematique's Web site several days prior to their opening.

 Yet another activity locally is Cinematique Under the Stars, the series of free outdoor films shown on the third Saturday of the month April through September, near City Island Library Center in Daytona Beach. All films are free and open to the public.  Patrons should bring a chair or blanket to sit on.  Concession items are available for purchase.  The series of films is designed as a kick off and publicity tour for the Daytona Beach Film Festival. 

June 20:  "The Knife" sponsored by the Daytona Beach Youth Collective

July 18:  "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid"

August 22:  "The Princess Bride"

September 19:  "Singing in the Rain" 

Rain dates and other details are on Cinematique's Web site.

 The Daytona Beach Film Festival, now in its seventh year, will be held Oct. 9-11 on two screens at the Bookstore cafe. The three-day event will include a score of films, a student film competition, a program of short films, special guests and much more. Advanced tickets will go on sale in September, sponsorship opportunities are now available.  Information can be found on-line at www.dbff.org. 

 Several Cinematique Membership levels are available, beginning at $30 a year.  Membership entitles the holder to a variety of discounts, and is the fiscal basis for the organization's continued operation. Become a member or volunteer on-line or at The Bookstore Café. 

 

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Stephanie Mason-Teague
President, Cinematique of Daytona
Co-Director, Daytona Beach Film Festival
(386) 871-7873
PO Box 1105
Daytona Beach, FL 32115

(Provided by Gretchen Smith)

 

Palm Coast, Fla. - If your plans for the upcoming holiday weekend don't include spending time in Flagler Beach, rest assured there is still time to change them. Grab the kids, your shades and some sunscreen and head to Flagler Beach's Fabulous Fourth Festivities -an annual oceanfront Independence Day celebration in one of Florida's favorite beach towns.

Hosted by the Flagler Beach Chamber of Commerce, this two-day festival will take place Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4 in downtown Flagler Beach. The event typically draws 50,000 spectators and guests. There are plenty of reasons to celebrate with "Flip Flops, Fun & Fireworks" this year, including a parade, live music on two stages, a BBQ and watermelon eating contest and a beauty pageant to crown Flagler's "Little Kahuna" and "Miss Tiny Tiki."

Finally, as the sun starts to set on July 4, grab a chair, stake out your space and get ready for a fantastic fireworks display over the Atlantic. Fireworks start at dusk and build up to a magnificent finale. The perfect end to a perfect holiday!

Fabulous Fourth Festivities are sponsored by the City of Flagler Beach, Tourism Development Council, AT&T, Brighthouse Networks, Florida Hospital Flagler and Halifax Hospice of Volusia/Flagler. Additional sponsorship opportunities are available; please contact Rebecca DeLorenzo for details. We hope to see you there; if you're lucky we'll even save you a spot!

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Gretchen Smith 386.437.0106

(Provided by Shelley Szafraniec)

DAYTONA CUBS TEAM UP WITH CITIZEN CORPS AND VOLUSIA COUNTY TO PROMOTE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AT 'READY NIGHT' JUNE 15

The Daytona Cubs baseball team again is partnering with the Volusia
County Citizen Corps and Volusia County Emergency Management to host
"Ready Night" at 7:05 p.m. Monday, June 15, at Jackie Robinson
Stadium as the Cubs play the St. Lucie Mets. Fans will learn about how
to be prepared for disasters, which includes being informed, having a
preparedness kit and having a plan.

Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT), the Citizen Observer
Program, Fire Explorers, Ham Radio teams and others will be
demonstrating crime prevention and preparedness activities. Fans can
have a chance to win a ready kit for their family. Twenty NOAA weather
radios will be given away.

This is the sixth consecutive season Minor League Baseball is promoting
emergency preparedness among fans through the U.S. Department of
Homeland Security's Ready Campaign. The campaign is designed to
educate and empower Americans to prepare for and respond to emergencies,
including natural disasters and potential terrorist attacks. Individuals
interested in more information about family, business and community
preparedness can visit www.ready.gov or call (800) BE-READY.

The Volusia County Citizen Corps works to make Volusia County safer,
stronger, and better prepared to respond to all types of disasters by
engaging individuals in crime prevention, emergency preparedness and
response. The group is sponsored by the Volusia County Emergency
Management Division. Learn more about Citizen Corps at
www.volusia.org/emergency.

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Shelley Szafraniec
SSzafraniec@co.volusia.fl.us
(386) 822-5062