Honorary Ribbon Cutting and First Rib-Eating Contest
Celebrate Southern Bar-B-Q at its Best~
 

Woody's Bar-B-Q® Spare Ribs - Yum!
 
Leigh Cort Publicity
904-806-3613
leighcort@bellsouth.net <mailto:leighcort@bellsouth.net>
Representing:  Woody's Bar-B-Q®
 
Jacksonville, Florida (July 7, 2009)     Lifting a perfectly smoked spare rib to your lips and beating out other zealous rib-eating contestants is what Bar-B-Q heaven must be like! To usher in its 30th Anniversary year in Jacksonville, Florida, a celebratory ribbon cutting and spare rib eating competition is how Woody's Bar-B-Q® is honoring fans and friends. Woody's year-long anniversary festivities begin on Saturday, July 11 from 12 noon til 2:30pm. The Grand Prize Winner receives a $130 'Q' Card to use at any Woody's Bar-B-Q location in the U.S.
 
Owners Woody Mills and Yolanda Mills-Mawman will be personally greeting guests coming from many towns throughout Florida and Georgia at their original flagship location on University Boulevard (opened 1980). The public is cordially invited for complimentary Woody's Bar-B-Q® favorites like wings, pulled pork, sliders, potato skins and beer tasting; guests will be entertained by 25 registered rib-eating contestants and an afternoon of Bar-B-Q fun!
 
With 30+ locations in Florida, Tennessee and North Carolina, Woody's Bar-B-Q® has become a legendary family-owned Southern dining treasure recognized for its smokin' family-friendly restaurant, full-service catered events, traditional slow-smoked meats and secret recipe Bar-B-Q sauces. One of the fastest growing restaurant franchises in the nation, Woody and Yolanda have always given generously to support community projects and fundraisers throughout the chain's network. 
 
OPEN HOUSE PARTY AT WOODY'S Bar-B-Q®:
 
Date:               Saturday, July 11, 2009
Location:        1638 University Blvd., Jacksonville
                        (904) 721-8836
Time:               12:00 Noon - Ribbon Cutting and Community Reception 
                        2:00pm - Spare Rib Eating Contest
 
Media Inquiries & INVITATION:     Tammy Poudrier, Director of Marketing
                                                            (904) 992-0556 Ex. 30
                                                            tammy@woodysbarbq.com <mailto:tammy@woodysbarbq.com> 
                                                            www.woodys.com <http://www.woodys.com/>
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 <mailto:leighc@aug.com>
 
 

(Provided by Jackie Borsanyi)

 

Extended by Popular Demand: Take Out and From Gutter to Gallery exhibitions

 at the Brevard Art Museum

 

MELBOURNE, FL - In response to the public's appreciation for the whimsical variety of Take Out and the graphic vibrancy of graffiti art in From Gutter to Gallery, the Brevard Art Museum has extended the run of both exhibitions through August 11, 2009.

 

Meet graffiti artist Cynic on Thursday, July 23 at 2:30 p.m. for a gallery walk and book signing. Cynic and other writers are featured in Miami Graffiti by James and Karla Murray, the first book documenting the graffiti scene in Miami.

 

Each Thursday through July, from 4 to 5 p.m., the Museum offers a free hands-on art activity for kids featuring a take out box, the basis of the exhibition currently on display. No registration required. Recommended for ages 3 and up.

 

"I've come to see Take Out four times and I still find surprises each time," remarked Rose Wiley, a Guild volunteer at the Museum.

 

Using a restaurant take out container as a jumping off point, artists were invited to create artwork with few limitations. This national exhibition allowed artists of all levels to participate. The one common denominator was the take out container. The range of responses demonstrates that though everyone started from the same beginning, each journey was unique.

 

About the Brevard Art Museum:

The Brevard Art Museum is a non-profit organization supported in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs; the Florida Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts; Brevard County through the Brevard Cultural Alliance; the Brevard County Tourist Development Council;  and by members of the Brevard Art Museum.

 

Visitor Information 

Location:      1463 Highland Avenue in the Eau Gallie Arts District of Melbourne.

(321) 242-0737

Hours:           Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m., and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., sponsored by Gatto's Tires & Auto Service.

Admission:  Adults $5; seniors $3; children and students with I.D. $2. Free for Museum members.  Free admission on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. sponsored by Gatto's Tires & Auto Service.  Special rates and tours are available for groups of 8 or more, and can be scheduled by calling Tina at 242-0737 at least two weeks in advance.

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Jackie Borsanyi
Curator of Exhibitions
321.242.0737
Jackie@brevardartmuseum.org

(Provided by Pat Kuehn)

The State of Florida will increase vehicle registration fees Sept. 1,
but residents whose birthdays are before Dec. 1 can beat the rate
increase by renewing early.

Residents whose birthdays are:
●      on or before Aug. 31 can renew at the current rate by Aug. 31;
●      in September can renew early at the current rate by Aug. 31;
●      in October can renew early at the current rate between July 1
and Aug. 31; or
●      in November can renew early at the current rate between Aug. 1
and 31.

Residents can save additional money by renewing for two years.

Under the new fee schedule, established by the Florida Legislature,
automobile registration renewals will increase by $18 to $25 depending
on the vehicle's type and weight. A complete list of fee increases is
available at the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
web site, www.flhsmv.gov/NewFees.htm. This is the first increase of some
of the more common fees since the 1980s.

Vehicle registration renewal can be done online at www.GoRenew.com or
in person at any county or private tag office in Volusia County. The
county's Tag and Title offices are open from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday
through Friday at the Thomas C. Kelly Administration Center, 123 W.
Indiana Ave., DeLand; Daytona Beach Administration Center, 250 N. Beach
St., Daytona Beach; Orange City Administration Center, 2744 Enterprise
Road, Orange City; and New Smyrna Beach Finance Department, 111 Canal
St., New Smyrna Beach. Private tag offices are at 1100 Beville Road,
Daytona Beach; and 2772-A Elkcam Blvd., Deltona.

Driver license renewals and title fees also will increase Sept. 1.

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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 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.

***
      
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)

 

Children can get creative at the Lake Helen Public Library with a
variety of programs this summer.

The Friends of the Library will sponsor these programs at 10:30 a.m.
Thursdays:
-     Music by the Earthlings Washboard Band - June 25
-     Magic show with Sammy Smith - July 9
-     Magic show with Greg Phillips - July 16
-     "Clowning around" with Nancy Barber - July 23

The programs are geared for school-age children, but all ages are
welcome.

The Lake Helen Public Library is open Tuesday through Saturday at 221
N. Euclid Ave. For more information, please call (386) 228-1152. Learn
more about Volusia County's 16 libraries at www.volusialibrary.org.

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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 Vickie Pleus)

OCEAN CENTER OFFERING 'HOT DEAL' DISCOUNTS FOR NEW AUGUST THROUGH
NOVEMBER BOOKINGS

The already affordable rental rates at the Ocean Center in Daytona
Beach just got better with the launch of a "Hot Dates" program at
the Volusia County facility.

The Hot Dates program offers a 10-percent discount on facility rental
for first-time clients - regardless of the amount of space rented - for
bookings in August, September, October or November in 2009 and beyond.
Sales staff also is negotiating additional incentives to rent the space
during what's typically the facility's slower season.

"These windows of opportunity hopefully will convince more planners
and businesses to take a look the Ocean Center and its surprisingly
affordable rates," said Lori Hunter, Ocean Center sales director.

"These deals are even sweeter when you consider the Ocean Center is
an all-new, high-tech facility; is next door to the World's Most
Famous Beach; is surrounded by quality hotel rooms; and is immersed in
some of the nicest weather anywhere. Booking the Ocean Center during the
Hot Deals program or any time of year is a winning scenario for
planners, exhibitors and visitors."

Ideal bookings for the Hot Dates program include short-term trainings
and seminars, expos and concerts. Even conventions that book years in
advance can participate in the Hot Dates program for future years.
However, all Hot Dates-related contracts must be signed by Dec. 31,
2009.

The Hot Dates program includes all rentable space in the facility,
including the new 95,000-square-foot exhibit hall, 9,600-seat arena,
11,715-square-foot ball room and all 36 meeting rooms.

To learn more about booking the Ocean Center during its Hot Dates
program or any time during the year, please call Lori Hunter at (386)
254-4500 or e-mail lhunter@oceancenter.com.

***
The Ocean Center aims to be recognized as the premier second-tier
convention facility in the Southeast. The facility in Daytona Beach
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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Vickie Pleus, APR                                          
Community Information
Manager                                       
(386) 822-5062, ext. 2689

Halifax Health Invites You and Your Family - North Tower Grand Opening
Saturday, June 13, 9 to 11:30 a.m.
Halifax  Health  Medical  Center,  303  North  Clyde  Morris  Blvd.  in  Daytona  Beach  

Outdoor Activities for the Family
Fun  for  children  of  all  ages,  under  the  outdoor  pavilion  and  Kids'  Tent:

- Wii  Fit  demos  with  certified  Exercise  Physiologists
- Kids  Yoga  -  sessions  begin  every  half  hour  from  9:30  to  11  a.m.
- Get  well  card  coloring  station  for  patients  in  Speediatrics  and  the  area's  only Pediatric  Intensive  Care  Unit 
- NASCAR  race  car,  Physics  Lab  and  the  Pit  Crew  Challenge  from  the  Daytona  500 Experience
- Hands-on  fossil  exploration  with  the  Museum  of  Arts  &  Sciences
- Live  remote  by  95.7  The  Hog  

Healthy Cooking Demonstrations and Tastings by Halifax Health's Own Chef Glenn Evans
Every  half  hour,  beginning  at  9:30  am,  outside  the  lobby  under  the  covered  breezeway

Breakfast  casserole,  Frittatas,  Veggie  couscous,  Turkey  burgers  and  Sesame  Chicken  Stir-fry
Halifax  Health  dietitians  will  be  on-hand  to  answer  questions  and  explain  the  benefits  of  each  dist  that  Chef  Glenn  prepares  

Take a Tour -
And  hear  first-hand  from  our  specialty-trained  physicians  and  nurses  from:

Radiology
Emergency
Pediatric  Emergency
and  the  area's  only  Trauma  Center  

Experience Halifax Health
Interact  with  some  of  Halifax  Health's  signature  service  lines  and  experience  world  class  care  right  where  you  live.

Robotic  Surgery
The  area's  only  24-hour  Neonatal  Intensive  Care  Unit
Center  for  Oncology
East  Coast  Bariatrics  at  Halifax  Health
Center  for  Plastic  &  Cosmetic  Surgery
Center  for  Orthopedics
Center  for  Urology
Center  for  Cardiology
Center  for  Neurosciences
Center  for  Endrocrinology  

Visit looktothetower.org and register to win a Wii Fit!
The  drawing  for  the  winner  of  the  Nintendo  Wii  will  take  place  at  11:30  am  in  the  Kids'  Tent  

Share the Experience with your family and friends
Beginning  Sunday,  June  14,  tune  in  to  the  Bright  House  Networks'  Health  on  Demand  (Channel  972)  for  a  virtual  tour  of  the  North  Tower.

 

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Katie Conrad
BDP Marketing
kconrad@daytonachamber.com 
The Chamber
Daytona Beach/ Halifax Area
126 East Orange Ave.,
Daytona Beach, Florida 32115
(386) 255-0981