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Fabric-cutting party to raise awareness about domestic violence, bullying

The Sewing Garret of South Daytona is hosting a fabric-cutting party Sept. 4 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at 949 Beville Road. The purpose of the party is to cut and create purple ribbons that will be distributed to local businesses for display in October, National Domestic Violence Awareness month and National Bullying Prevention [...]

August 30, 2012No CommentRead More

Art House Cinema celebrates 20th anniversary

Cinematique of Daytona, Volusia County’s only dedicated Art House Cinema, is celebrating 20 years with an open house on Aug. 31. Beginning at 4 p.m., the Daytona Beach Regional Chamber will make the milestone official with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Immediately following, the theater doors will open to show some of the cinema upgrades. Admission is [...]

August 30, 2012No CommentRead More

Daytona schedules two budget review meetings in August

Find out about next year’s proposed property tax rate and other important financial decisions about Daytona Beach government at 6 p.m. Aug. 28 at the Daytona Beach Police Department headquarters, 129 Valor Blvd., and 6 p.m. Aug. 29 at the Schnebly Community Center, 1001 N. Atlantic Ave. Residents are encouraged to attend and learn more [...]

August 23, 2012No CommentRead More

Stetson to offer free political campaign training Sept. 8

Stetson University will host its third annual “Politics 101” conference on Saturday, Sept. 8, from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The free, one-day crash course gives the nuts and bolts of political campaigning. The conference will be held in the Stetson Room of the Carlton Union Building. “The goal of Politics 101 is to provide [...]

August 23, 2012No CommentRead More

COMMUNITY BRIEFS

College offers fitness courses The Daytona Beach branch of Daytona State College has announced a list of fitness courses. For more information call 386-506-4348. Yoga: Entry Level/Intermediate, Sept. 4-Oct. 9, 12:45 – 1:30 p.m. A way to reduce stress, improve flexibility and increase strength. Instructor: Stefanie Farrow. Tuesdays, $25 for six-week session. Cardio Step & [...]

August 16, 2012No CommentRead More

Just over an hour left for Daytona Beach residents to cast their ballot

Staff reports – Volusia County’s registered voters have been going to the polls to early vote since Aug. 4. Those who did not early vote or use vote by mail have until 7 p.m. tonight to cast their ballot. On the primary ballot, residents are voting for candidates for United States senator; U.S. representative in [...]

August 14, 2012No CommentRead More

Midtown Master Plan meeting set for Aug. 16

BY JAMES HARPER DAYTONA TIMES The creator of the new Midtown Redevelopment Master Plan will be available to answer residents’ questions on Aug. 16 at the new Midtown Cultural and Education Center. The community meeting will start at 4 p.m. and will give residents an opportunity to ask Florida A&M University Professor Craig Huffman questions [...]

August 9, 2012No CommentRead More

BRIEFS

Volusia County Retrospect presentation to be held Aug. 27 The Volusia County Council will look back on eight years of progress during the “Volusia County Retrospect: 2005 – 2012” event at noon Monday, Aug. 27, at the Ocean Center, 101 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach. A presentation prepared by county staff will highlight milestones, including [...]

August 9, 2012No CommentRead More

Community Calendar for August 9 – August 15, 2012

Sorority to hold fundraising event The Daytona Beach Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. is holding an annual “White Linen Affair” fundraising event to be held at the LPGA Banquet room, 1000 Champions Drive. The event is Aug.18, beginning with a cocktail hour followed by dinner at 7:30 p.m. and ending at 11 [...]

August 9, 2012No CommentRead More

Meeting to focus on land-use change near DeLand SunRail station

Volusia County staff members will conduct a public workshop to provide an overview of the proposed large-scale comprehensive plan amendment (CPA 12-1-1) to change the future land use designations from urban low intensity and industrial designations to the activity center designation for the area next to the DeLand area SunRail commuter rail station. The workshop [...]

August 2, 2012No CommentRead More