Maryland Club to meet

The Maryland Club in Port Orange will meet 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 21, at Golden Corral, 907 Taylor Road, Port Orange. Cost is lunch and drink as well as the annual membership of $7.50. This is for anyone who has ever lived in Maryland. For information, call 239-878-9552.

Inaugural ad-athon

The Daytona American Advertising Federation (AAF) will be hosting its inaugural AD-ATHON 5:30 p.m. Monday, March 19, at Cinematique Theater, 242 S. Beach St., Daytona Beach. Tickets are $10 and include heavy hors d'oeuvres and a free drink ticket. For information, call Brooklyn at 386-255-1222.

Learn about women’s suffrage

Emily Mieras will discuss the roots of women's suffrage activism during a free presentation at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 21, at the DeLand Regional Library, 130 E. Howry Ave. Mieras is an associate professor of history and American studies at Stetson University. For information, call the library at 386-822-6430, ext. 20762.

Republicans to meet

Registered Republicans will meet noon Wednesday, March 21, at Halifax River Yacht Club, 331 S. Beach St., Daytona Beach. Lunch is $20 with a reservation. For information, call 386-308-0073.

Lake Helen library plans adult crafts

Adults can make wildflower seed balls and suet bird feeders at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 21, at the Lake Helen Public Library, 221 N. Euclid Ave. Staff will serve homemade spring fling trail mix. Advance registration is required; call 386-228-1152.

Florida Women's Art Association

The Florida Women's Art Association will meet 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 21, at Stonewood, 100 S. Atlantic Blvd., Ormond Beach. Guest speaker Tom Verna will present "How to write an artist statement and bio." Lunch will follow the meeting. Cost is $15 and includes tax and gratuity. Members and potential new members should RSVP to Marianne at 435-773-1700.

Voluntary prekindergarten program

The School District of Volusia County will provide a free Voluntary Prekindergarten Program this summer for families of incoming kindergartners who have not taken advantage of the state’s free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Program. Registration takes place at the student’s home zoned school during early registration between the hours 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 20; Thursday, March 22; and Tuesday April 10. The following sites may be selected during registration: Champion (Daytona Beach), Discovery (Deltona), George Marks (DeLand), Read-Pattillo (New Smyrna Beach) and Turie T. Small (Daytona Beach) elementary schools.

To participate, a child must be:


5 years-old on or before September 1, 2018;
a resident of Volusia County; and
have a current, valid summer 2018 Certificate of Eligibility from the Early Learning Coalition of Flagler and Volusia Counties – (386) 323-2400, (386) 736-5010 or www.elcfv.org

For information, call (386) 734-7190, 255-6475, 427-5223 or 860-3322, extension 33210 or 33214.

Halifax River Audubon to meet

Cameron Jaggard, Principal Associate with The Pew Charitable Trusts, U.S. Oceans, Southeast team, is the featured speaker at Halifax River Audubon’s monthly meeting 7 p.m. Monday, March 19, at Sica Hall, 1065 Daytona Ave., Daytona Beach. Doors open at 6:30 and the meeting begins at 7 p.m. For information, visit halifaxriveras.org.

Halifax Military Officers of America to meet

The Halifax Chapter of the Military Officers of America will host a combined meeting and Cruise and Dine excursion on the Lady Dolphin of Daytona, 10 a.m. Thursday, March 22, at Halifax Harbor Marina, 125 Basin St., suite 140. Attire is casual and costs plus tip, tax and fees is $25.72. To make a reservation or for information, call 386-402-2353.

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