The Junior League of Daytona Beach will hold its annual Best Foot Forward project which will provide over 140 Title I Elementary School children back-to-school clothing and shoes that would otherwise be unaffordable. The event will take place Sunday September 13th from 5:30-8:30 at JC Penney in the Volusia Mall. As we have heard from school principals for the last four years, this provides invaluable self-confidence and a sense of "worth" to children who might otherwise be deficient in these key developmental categories. The Junior League coordinates with the schools to get permission slips for the outing, supplies a light snack for the children and, through strictly volunteer efforts, provides a "personal shopper" for each child. For more information on this event, please contact 386-299-8973 or juniorleaguedbnews@gmail.com
The Junior League of Daytona Beach, Inc. is an organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism, to developing the potential of women, and to improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. The Junior League of Daytona Beach reaches out to women of all races, religions and national origins who demonstrate an interest in and commitment to volunteerism.
First official wine tasting this Thursday, July 9!
Format: $10 tasting charge which is washed if you purchase a bottle of wine. (this will change when the wine club is up and running in August) Time: 4-9 PM
Tasting Menu this week:
Fâmega Vinho Verde The white wine of Portugal. Crisp, light, & litte bit of sparkle. Great Florida white. 88 points from Parker. $7.99
Post House (Bluish white) Stellenbosch South African white. Chenin blanc-sauvignon blanc blend that is the hottest new white in the States. Kim Crawford SB alternative. Try it & love it. $15.99
La Linda Torrontes From Chile something Americans need to add to their list. Peaches, scent of honey. Really special. $12.99
Casa Viva Pinot Noir It's back! Great burgundian pinot noir. Reviewed at 89 points from a great small winery. Check it out on winegeek.com. $9.99
Asunta Merlot Lots of fruit and a great finish for a young value merlot. $9.99
Guy Harvey Cabernet Tattoos Yes, a partnership with a great Rhone Valley winemaker makes this a great value and fun wine. $11.99
Look forward to seeing you, Sandy & Peter
Peter's Wineshop 1665 Dunlawton Avenue Port Orange, Florida 32127 386-689-1946
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/> # # #
July Yappy Hour Date Change <http://sophiescircle.blogspot.com/2009/07/july-yappy-hour-date-change.html> Our
next Yappy Hour which was scheduled for July 8th at Roar Motorcycles
for Women has been rescheduled for Wednesday, July 15th.
For Immediate Release
This
months Yappy Hour will be at ROAR Motorcycles in Daytona Beach across
from the Pepsi Distribution Center off of Bellevue Ave on July 15th. As
usual please bring a $5 donation and please bring something for the
dogs! Blankets, towels, food, etc. This is a pet-friendly event!
Pets bring your owners too! Everyone (especially dogs...on a leash) is
invited to attend, and since ROAR has a large outside area it will be a
dog's night out. Please use this as a networking opportunity. There are
so many wonderful local business people who are attending and everyone
is a valuable contact.For more information on Sophie's Circle events
& how to get involved, Call Kathy @ 386-690-6771
www.SophiesCircle.blogspot.com
<http://www.sophiescircle.blogspot.com/>
About Sophies Circle Sophie's
Circle is a local organization dedicated to raising money to help the
shelter animals. Sophie is a Siberian Husky who was in a shelter living
what was to be her final day when she was rescued by the founder of
Sophie's Circle. Sophie's Circle holds monthly Yappy Hours and events
to raise funds and supplies for local animal shelters. For tickets or
more information please call Kathy at 386-308-0720
Megan Wood and Darlynn Nangano Little Blog Dress www.littleblogdress.com <http://www.littleblogdress.com>
The National Association of Counties (NACo) is honoring three Volusia County programs - the Citizens Academy, Trails Program and Liberty Web Assistant - with 2009 Achievement Awards. The awards, which recognize unique and innovative county programs, will be presented at NACo's annual conference in Nashville July 24 - 28.
The Citizens Academy is a hands-on awareness program designed to show citizens how county government operates. Participants spend more than 100 hours learning about the internal operations of county government through presentations, workshops, tours and job-shadowing. Topics include elections, growth management, public protection, property assessments and budgets.
Volusia County's Trails Program offers residents and visitors opportunities for outdoor recreation, transportation alternatives, and the enjoyment of nature. The county maintains four major trail systems: the Spring-to-Spring Trail, a paved trail that one day will traverse 26 miles from Gemini Springs Park to DeLeon Springs State Park with a connection to Putnam County; the 47-mile World's Most Famous Beach Trail; the North Peninsula Trail, a six-mile paved trail from Spanish Waters Boulevard to the Flagler County line; and the Ponce Inlet Trail, a paved trail that stretches three-and-a-half miles from Major Street to Lighthouse Point Park. Design has begun on the East Central Regional Rail Trail, which will allow users to travel from Enterprise to Edgewater and Titusville.
The Liberty Web Assistant is an intranet web portal containing a search interface to Liberty, the county's electronic document management system. With the exception of confidential information, the portal offers employees easy access to more than 3 million documents.
To be eligible for the NACo award program, an organization must offer a new service to county residents or fill in the gaps of existing service and have produced measurable results.
Founded in 1935, NACo represents the nation's 3,066 counties, advancing issues before the federal government, educating the public about county government, assisting counties in finding and sharing innovative solutions through education and research, and providing services to save counties and taxpayers money. For more information about NACo, visit www.naco.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
Local author Marian Strong Tomblin will discuss her books and creative strategies at 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, at the Ormond Beach Regional Library.
Using her knowledge of local history, she has written three novels, "The Mystery at Hotel Ormond," "Where's Capone's Cash?" and "Manatee Moon." Her most recent book, "Bull on the Beach," is a compilation of local lore including the Tomoka lights, Daytona Beach's mysterious "lady in black," and John Dillinger's visit to the World's Most Famous Beach.
Light refreshments and a social period will follow her presentation, which is free and open to all ages. For more information, please call (386) 676-4191.
The library is open seven days a week at 30 S. Beach St. 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
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.
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
Spend the afternoon with Edward Murphy, captain of the S.S. Commodore, wrecked off the coast of Ponce Inlet in 1897 and made immortal by Stephen Crane's short story "The Open Boat."
The legendary character will be portrayed by John Mann at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 18, at DeBary Hall Historic Site, 210 Sunrise Blvd. Mann, a volunteer tour guide at the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse, will discuss the ill-fated voyage and Crane's story and writing style. Mann is a retired college instructor from New Jersey and also does a first-person interpretation of a 1930s Ponce Inlet Lighthouse keeper.
His talk is part of Lemonade Lectures, a free learning series about Volusia County's history. The lecture will be at the visitors center with a view of DeBary Hall. Light refreshments will be provided.
DeBary Hall is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is owned by the state and managed by the county's Parks, Recreation and Culture Division.
For information about the Lemonade Lecture series, please call Heather Hohman at (386) 668-3840. For information about DeBary Hall and other upcoming events, 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
DAYTONA BEACH - The Daytona Cubs have been an offensive force since the All-Star break, and now the lineup is set to get even better. The top overall prospect in the Chicago Cubs organization according to Baseball America, third baseman Josh Vitters, has been promoted from Peoria to the Advanced-A level. Along with Vitters, the Cubs will receive right handed pitcher Chris Carpenter, both of whom were All-Stars in the Midwest League. They will replace pitcher Andrew Cashner and second baseman Nathan Samson, who were promoted to Double-A Tennessee.
Vitters, a first round draft choice from 2007, was hitting .316 through 73 games to lead the Peoria Chiefs. He was also leading the team with 15 home runs and was near the top in hits, runs, and RBI. Drafted third overall out of high school, Vitters was signed to a $3.2-million contract. Following a short layoff with a hand injury, the right handed hitting Vitters went on to lead the Northwest League in doubles and put together a 26-game hit streak in 2008.
Carpenter, the Cubs 18th best prospect according to Baseball America, has had good success in 2009, as he posted a 4-3 record with a 2.44 ERA. On June 15 against Quad Cities, the Ohio-native threw a seven-inning, complete game shutout with just three hits allowed. The right hander was drafted in the third round of the 2008 draft out of Kent State and features a mid-90s fastball.
The additions do come as a result of some key losses to the Daytona roster. Starting pitcher Andrew Cashner, the third highest rated prospect for the Cubs, has thrown well since coming to Daytona from extended spring training, where he worked out an oblique injury. A strict pitch count prevented Cashner from factoring in any decisions while in Daytona, but had an ERA at 1.50 after twelve starts. The allowed just seven earned runs through 42 innings of work with a better than 2:1 strike-out-to-walk ratio.
Nathan Samson will join Cashner on the trip to Tennessee. The sure handed second baseman hit .251 in 61 games this season, was second in runs scored and first in walks with 24. The contact hitter struck out just ten times in 207 at-bats and displayed a great eye and discipline at the plate. Samson also committed just ten errors at in the field while being the Cubs every day second baseman. In Tennessee he will be reunited with former Ocala Forest High School and Daytona Cubs teammate Marquez Smith.
Daytona has also lost the services of Ryan Keedy, who was waived by the Cubs prior to Monday's game with Jupiter. Keedy appeared in 27 games for Daytona and hit .236 with 14 runs driven in. Keedy was a selected in the 16th round of the 2008 draft out of University of Alabama-Birmingham.
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Adam Eichstedt Asst. Dir. of Broadcasting/ Media Relations Daytona Cubs (Advanced Single-A) 386.257.3172 adameichstedt@daytonacubs.com
