Grace House Life Gala
The Grace House Pregnancy Resource Center will host its Grace House Life Gala at the Ocean Center from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, April 30. Mike Williams, a nationally known speaker, Christian comedian and life advocate will be the keynote speaker. Reservations are required and dinner is included. For information, visit gracehouse4life.org/events.
Halifax Medical Retirees luncheon
Halifax Medical Retirees luncheon will be 11 a.m. Friday, May 4, at Duff's Buffet, 2667 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach. All Halifax Medical Center retirees are invited. For information, email jpallways@bellsouth.net or call 386-760-6366.
Dulcimer Society to perform
The New Smyrna Beach Dulcimer Society will perform a variety of traditional music from standard fiddle tunes to Celtic reels and Stephen Foster classics at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 1, at the Port Orange Regional Library, 1005 City Center Circle. Reservations are not required. For information, call the library at 386-322-5152, option 4.
All of God's Children Fashion Show
The All of God's Children Fashion Show is searching for children to participate in the fashion show on Saturday, July 28, at the Museum of Arts and Sciences, 352 S. Nova Road, Daytona Beach. All attire will be provided by Once Upon A Child in Daytona Beach. Anyone interested should contact Chesney by Monday, May 14, at 31csmall@gmail.com or 386-281-0135.
Firefighters conduct hydrant maintenance
Ormond Beach firefighters will be inspecting and conducting water flow testing of the City’s fire hydrants from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 1 through Friday, June 15. The flow testing procedure requires firefighters to open fire hydrants and flow water for several minutes to obtain accurate flow pressures. This procedure may cause tap water in the area to become discolored or cloudy. This is a temporary condition that can be corrected by letting the tap water run until clear, which could take a few minutes. If the water remains discolored after a few minutes of flowing, call 386-676-3220.
Master gardeners plan plant clinics
Volusia County’s master gardeners will share spring gardening tips and answer questions during eight plant clinics in May. Residents can bring their plants for a free check-up.
1:30 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 1, at the New Smyrna Beach Regional Library, 1001 S. Dixie Freeway. A master gardener will offer tips on creating a wildlife sanctuary.
10 to 11 a.m. Friday, May 4, at the DeLand Regional Library, 130 E. Howry Ave. The gardeners will discuss butterfly gardening in celebration of DeLand’s recent designation as Florida’s first “Monarch City USA.”
10 a.m. to noon Monday, May 7, at the Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30 S. Beach St.
10 a.m. to noon Monday, May 7, at the Edgewater Public Library, 103 W. Indian River Blvd.
10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, May 12, at the Deltona Regional Library, 2150 Eustace Ave. Howard Jeffries will discuss and demonstrate pruning techniques from 11 a.m. to noon.
10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, May 15, at the DeBary Public Library, 200 N. Charles R. Beall Blvd.
2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, at the Port Orange Regional Library, 1005 City Center Circle.
9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 16, at Sugar Mill Gardens, 950 Sugar Mill Road, Port Orange
Master gardeners are volunteers who answer gardening questions at the Volusia County Agricultural Center, present horticultural classes to community groups, and staff information booths at fairs and garden shows. For information about the county’s Master Gardener Program, call the University of Florida/Volusia County Extension at 386-822-5778.
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