| February |
Volusia
County: 4-H Fashion Revue
Thursday, Feb. 2, 2006
3100 E. New York Avenue, DeLand,
Local Phone: 386-822-5778
A fashion modeling show. 4-H members have either sewn
or selected the items themselves. 4-H members ages 5-18
may participate. Show open to public .Location: Volusia
County Agricultural Center. Hours: 7:00pm-8:00pm Admission:
FREE |
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DeLand:
The Hewitt Collection of African American Art
Thursday, Feb. 2, 2006
Local Phone: 386-734-4371
Gallery Discussion with Mrs. Vivian Hewitt. Reception
following. Advanced reservation for programs and events
are encouraged. Call for a FREE guided tour for your
school or youth groups!
Location: DeLand Museum of Art. Hours: 7:00 pm. Admission:
FREE |
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Wear
Red Day
Friday, Feb. 3, 2006
Local
Phone: 386-676-0001
Toll Free U.S.: 1-800-683-0870
Website:
http://www.americanheart.org
Your company can help fight our nation's number one
killer-heart disease by wearing red on February 3rd.
Employees donate $5.00 for the convenience of wearing
jeans and something red. |
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DeBary Garden Club: "Butterflies &
Host Plants"
Friday, Feb. 3, 2006
Shell
Road
Local
Phone: 386-753-9177
Katie Diehl, Master Gardener from Volusia County Agricultural
Center, will be the speaker.
Location: DeBary Community Center
Hours: 1:30pm-3:00pm.
Admission: $7.00pp $10.00/couple (annual membership
fee) |
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DeLand:
Faculty Recital
Friday, Feb. 3, 2006
Local Phone: 386-822-8947
Website:
http://www.stetson.edu
Lloyd Linney, soprano, Michael Rickman, piano.
Location: Elizabeth Hall Auditorium
Hours: 7:30pm
Admission: $5.00/general, $4.00/seniors, $3.00/students
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DeBary:
Artist of the Month Opening Reception
Saturday, Feb. 4, 2006
Local
Phone: 386-668-3840
Website:
http://www.debaryhall.com
A reception to celebrate the artwork of local artists
to be featured at DeBary Hall during that month as part
of the Artists of the Month program. Selections from
each artist's artworks will be exhibited at DeBary Hall
through month's end.
Location: DeBary Hall Historic Site
Hours: 5:00-7:00pm.
Admission: Donation suggested |
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Orange
City: Canoeing Adventures
Saturday, Feb. 4, 2006
DeLand,
Local Phone: 386-736-5953
Website:
http://www.volusia.org
Take
your loved ones canoeing on Volusia County's rivers,
lakes and creeks and experience natural florida. Leisure
Services provides life preserver and guide. Large groups
(10 minimum/20maximum) and individuals are welcome.
Advanced paid admission is required. Materials needed:
Canoe (or Leisure Services will provide it with a paddle).
Location: Ed Stone Park
Hours: 9:00am-1:00pm
Admission: $15.00 w/out canoe; $10.00 with canoe |
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Buckler's
16th Annual Winter Craft Fair
Saturday, Feb. 4 – Sunday, Feb. 5, 2006
Local
Phone: 386-860-0092
Website:
http://www.bucklerpromotions.com
Award winning craftspeople featuring handcrafted original
items. Home accessories, quality gifts, handcrafted
furniture, toys, gourmet delights, etc. A portion of
admission supports various charities.
Location: Volusia County Fairgrounds
Hours: 10:00am-5:00pm sat; 10:00am-4:00pm sun.
Admission: $4.00 adults; children free |
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DeLand:
Guest Recital
Saturday, Feb. 4, 2006
Local
Phone: 386-822-8947
Website:
http://www.stetson.edu
Mark Popkin, bassoon, Kristie Born, piano.
Location: Elizabeth Hall Auditorium
Hours: 7:30pm
Admission: $5.00/general, $4.00/seniors, $3.00/students |
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DeLand:
Viola Consort
Sunday, Feb. 5, 2006
Local
Phone: 386-822-8947
Website: http://www.stetson.edu
Viola
Ensemble Concert
Location: Elizabeth Hall Auditorium
Hours: 3:00pm
Admission: $5.00/general, $4.00/seniors, $3.00/students
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Mosaic Decor Class
Monday, Feb. 6, 2006
Local
Phone: 386-736-5953
Website: http://www.volusia.org
Create unique decorative articles for your home or office
with mosaic design using tiles, favorite pieces of china,
etc. Learn how in one two-hour session.
Location: DeLand Middle School
Hours: 7:00pm-9:00pm
Admission: $20.00 pp |
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DeLand:
Faculty/Student Ensembles
Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2006
Local
Phone: 386-822-8947
Website: http://www.stetson.edu
Music
by Black Composers.
Location: Elizabeth Hall Auditorium
Hours: 7:30pm
Admission: $5.00/general, $4.00/seniors, $3.00/students
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DeLand:
A Golden Age from the Sands of Time
Friday, Feb. 10 – Sunday, Feb. 12, 2006
Local Phone: 386-736-7456
Join
the Sands Theater Center Touring Company when they come
"off the Road" and back into the theater with
light-hearted musical entertainment. Other dates: Feb.
17,18 &19.
Location: Sands Theater
Hours: February 10 & 17 @ 8:00p.m., Feb. 11,12,18&19
@2:30pm.
Admission: Adults/$12.00, students/$6.00 |
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DeLand: CMENC Broadway Revue
Friday, Feb. 10, 2006
Local
Phone: 386-822-8947
Website: http://www.stetson.edu
Student Performance Benefit Concert.
Location: Elizabeth Hall Auditorium
Hours: 7:30pm
Admission: $5.00 charged to all |
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West
Volusia Kennel Club Obedience/Rally Trials
Saturday, Feb. 11 – Sunday, Feb. 12, 2006
1393 Matt Fair Blvd.
Website: http://www.westvolusiakennelclubinc.com
Dog Obedience & Rally competitions for AKC Titles.
Location: Club Training Field-Sperling Sports Complex
Directions: Hwy. 17-92 to Marsh Road to Matt Fair Blvd.
Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm
Admission: FREE |
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DeLand:
Faculty Recital
Saturday, Feb. 11, 2006
Local
Phone: 386-822-8947
Website: http://www.stetson.edu
Routa Kroumovitch-Gomez, violin. Michael Rickman, piano.
Location: Elizabeth Hall Auditorium
Hours: 7:30pm
Admission: $5.00/general, $4.00/seniors, $3.00/students
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DeLand:
Romare Bearden: His Influence and Legacy
Sunday, Feb. 12, 2006
Local
Phone: 386-734-4371
with Lauren Austin, artist. Advanced reservation for
programs and events are encouraged. Call for a FREE
guided tour for your school or youth groups!
Location: DeLand Museum of Art
Hours: 2:00pm.
Admission: FREE |
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DeLand:
Cellobration
Local Phone: 386-822-8947
Website: http://www.stetson.edu
Cello Ensemble Concert
Location: Elizabeth Hall Auditorium
Hours: 7:30pm
Admission: $5.00/general, $4.00/seniors, $3.00/students |
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DeLand:
Jazz Ensemble
Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2006
Local
Phone: 386-822-8947
Website: http://www.stetson.edu
Stetson Room.
Location: Elizabeth Hall Auditorium
Hours: 7:30pm
Admission: $5.00/general, $4.00/seniors, $3.00/students
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Deltona:
Teen Jam Fest
Friday, Feb. 17, 2006
Local
Phone: 407-302-5205
dance for high school and middle school students featuring
a new deejay. Free refreshments and fun contests.
Location: Wes Crile Park
Hours: 7:00pm-10:00pm
Admission: FREE |
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Florida
Hospital DeLand Diabetes Health Fair
Friday, Feb. 17, 2006
Local
Phone: 386-943-4727
Call for details
Location: Florida Hospital DeLand
Hours: call
Admission: FREE |
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Folk
Art Days
Friday, Feb. 17 – Saturday, Feb. 18, 2006
Local
Phone: 386-749-2959
One
& two day classes learning crafts of days gone by.
Pre-registration required. Call to inquire about types
of classes offered.
Location: Pioneer Settlement
Hours: 9:00am-4:00pm
Admission: varies |
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DeLand:
University Symphonic Band
Friday, Feb. 17, 2006
Local
Phone: 386-822-8947
Website: http://www.stetson.edu
Bobby Adams, conductor
Location: Elizabeth Hall Auditorium
Hours: 7:30pm |
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DeLand:
Annual Stamp Show
Saturday, Feb. 18, 2006
450
N. McDonald Avenue
DeLand,
Local
Phone: 386-985-0909
Stamps
purchased and sold by dealers and club members. Free
literature and door prizes. U.S. Postal Service Station
at show. Auction at 2:00pm.
Location: Florida Lutheran Retirement Center
Hours: 10:00am-3:00pm
Admission: FREE |
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DeLand: Johnson Brother's Jam-Rhythm and Blues
Saturday, Feb. 18, 2006
Local
Phone: 386-734-4371
Refreshments included in price.
Location: DeLand Skating Rink
Hours: 7:00 pm
Admission: $25.00 |
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City: The Baron String Quartet
Sunday, Feb. 19, 2006
148
S. Volusia Avenue
Orange City, FL 32763
Local
Phone: 386-775-2942
The Barron String Quartet from Stetson University will perform.
This event is part of the Sunday at Three Series of the
Orange City Library Association. Limited seating.
Location: Dickinson Library Hall
Hours: 3:00pm
Admission: Free/donation requested
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Chair
Caning
Monday, Feb. 20, 2006
1776 Lightfoot Lane
Barberville,
Local Phone: 386-749-2959
Bring chair for evaluation. Classes to start in March. See
calendar of events for dates.
Location: Pioneer Settlement
Hours: 9:00am-12:00pm
Admission: $35.00 members, $32.50 non-members |
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DeLand:
Barron String Quartet
Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2006
Local
Phone: 386-822-8947
Website: http://www.stetson.edu
musical
entertainment.
Location: Elizabeth Hall Auditorium
Hours: 7:30pm
Admission: $5.00/general, $4.00/seniors, $3.00/students |
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DeLand: YMCA Pow Wow
Friday, Feb. 24 – Sunday, Feb. 26, 2006
Local Phone:
386-734-5118
Website: http://www.delandyesc.bravehost.com
Native American vendors, arts & crafts, drum and dancers
in full regalia, tiny tot dance competition, music.
Location: WV Family YMCA, in fenced field
Hours: 9:am-9:00pm. fri,sat 9:00am-6:00pm sunday
Admission: $2.00 donation to benefit YMCA youth group |
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Volusia
County: 4-H Schooling Horse Show
Saturday, Feb. 25, 2006
625
Tomoka Farms Road
New Smyrna Beach,
Local
Phone: 386-822-5778
4-H members ages 8-18 from across Volusia County exhibit
their horses in western, english and speed events. Open
to the public for viewing. Participants must be 4-H members.
Location: Silver Sands Birdle Club
Directions: Hwy. 44 east to SR 415, turn left. Facility
on right just past Pioneer Trail
Hours: 9:30am-5:00pm.
Admission: FREE |
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DeBary:
"Hooked on Books" Storytime
Saturday, Feb. 25, 2006
Local
Phone: 386-668-3840
Website: http://www.debaryhall.com
Children's story hour activity, themes include Florida legends,
animals around us, outdoor adventures, season celebrations
and more.
Location: DeBary Hall Historic Site
Hours: 10:00-11:00am.
Admission: $1.00 per person |
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Barberville:
Long Leaf Pine Tree Planting
Saturday, Feb. 25, 2006
Local
Phone: 386-736-5276
Other Phone: 386-804-0437
Please
come help plant long leaf pine trees to restore a pasture
back to the long leaf pine ecosystem.
Location: Barberville Conservation Area
Directions: CR 3, 1.5 miles north of Hwy. 40
Hours: 9:00am-2:00pm |
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DeLand:
Musical Concert
Sunday, Feb. 26, 2006
600 N. Woodland Blvd.DeLand,
Local Phone: 386-736-7456
Celebrating 25 years of the Orchestra existence.
Location: Sands Theater
Hours: 2:30pm.
Admission: $5.00 |
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| March |
DeBary
: "Good Bugs-Bad Bugs"
Friday, Mar. 3, 2006
Shell Road
Local Phone: 386-753-9177
Speaker Ray Jarrett from the Native Plant Society.
Location: DeBary Community Center
Hours: 1:30pm-3:00pm.
Admission: $7.00pp $10.00/couple |
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DeLand:
DeLand Bike Rally
Saturday, Mar. 4, 2006
Woodland Blvd./ Downtown DeLand
Local Phone: 386-738-0649
Website: http://www.delandbikerally.com
2nd Annual Bike Rally, bike show, music, displays. Come and
enjoy the real Florida in our Historic Downtown.
Location: Downtown DeLand
Hours: 10:00am-7:00pm
Admission: FREE |
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"7th"
Annual Rotary Riverfest
Saturday, Mar. 4, 2006
37 Dirksen Drive
A one day festival held at Gemini Springs Park. Featuring
musical entertainment, demonstrations, exhibitors, business
walk, arts and crafts, children's games and our famous catfish
dinner.
Location: Gemini Springs State Park
Hours: 10:00am-5:00pm
Admission: FREE |
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DeLand:
21st Annual "Keep DeLand Beautiful Day"
Saturday, Mar. 4, 2006
Local
Phone: 386-734-4331
Website:
http://www.delandchamber.org
Come
join local clubs, organizations, local businesses and the
DeLand community in a day of community pride and fellowship.
The first 500 to register will receive a complimentary "keep
DeLand Beautiful Day" t-shirt the day of the event. Refreshments
will be served after the cleanup compliments of the DeLand
Breakfast Rotary Club.
Location: Earl Brown Park
Hours: 8:30-12 noon: check in time for team captains
Admission: FREE |
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Lake
Helen: "14th Annual Florida Authors Book Fair"
Saturday, Mar. 4, 2006
192 Connecticut Ave.
Lake Helen,
Local Phone: 386-228-1152
Florida Authors meet their readers and sign books. We also
have author presentations.
Location: Hopkins Hall
Hours: 10:00am-2:00pm
Admission: FREE |
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DeBary:
Artist of the Month Opening Reception
Saturday, Mar. 4, 2006
Local
Phone: 386-668-3840
Website:
http://www.debaryhall.com
A reception to celebrate the artwork of local artists to be
featured at DeBary Hall during that month as part of the Artists
of the Month program. Selections from each artist's artworks
will be exhibited at DeBary Hall through month's end.
Location: DeBary Hall Historic Site
Hours: 5:00-7:00pm.
Admission: Donation suggested |
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Shoestring
Theatre: "THE HEIDI CHRONICALS"
Friday, Mar. 10 – Sunday, Mar. 19, 2006
Mar. 10, 11, 12*, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19*
380 South Goodwin Avenue
Lake Helen,
Local Phone: 386-228-3777
Award-winning comedy/drama about the changes of the generations
between the 60's and 80's.
Location: Shoestring Theatre
Hours: Evenings 8 pm; *matiness 2:30 pm
Admission: Season ticket $50; student $25 |
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DeBary:
Youth Celebration of the Arts
Saturday, Mar. 11, 2006
37 Dirksen Drive
Local Phone: 386-668-5553
Website: http://www.geocities.com/debaryartleague
A youth festival that showcases the visual and performing
arts of Volusia County students. Many hands on art experiences
for youth and parents. Entertainment & food.
Location: Gemini Springs Park
Directions: Exit 108 Deltona/DeBary, I-4 turn right 1.7 miles
Hours: 9:30am-4:00pm
Admission: FREE |
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Osteen:
Plant Communities-Neighborhoods of Plants
Saturday, Mar. 11, 2006
Local
Phone: 386-736-5276
Website: http://www.volusia.org/growth/outreach.htm
Does the natural landscape of Volusia County look all the
same to you? Take a hike with native plant and soil experts
and learn about Florida's natural communities and their resident
plants and trees.
Location: Hickory Bluff Preserve (on the St. John's River)
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Admission: FREE |
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Auditions:
"AS BEES IN HONEY DROWN"
Sunday, Mar. 12 – Monday, Mar. 13, 2006
380 South Goodwin Avenue
Lake Helen,
Local Phone: 386-228-3777
A comedy-drama by Douglas Carter - a satire of "image"
over "substance."
Location: Shoestring Theatre
Hours: Call theatre for details |
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Successful
Grant Writing for Cultural Funding
Wednesday, Mar. 15, 2006
Local
Phone: 386-736-5953
Website:
http://www.volusia.org
Workshop for non-profit organizations. Tips and techniques
for grant winning applications. Facilitated by a professional
who has written and reviewed hundreds of grants for various
non-profit organizations.
Location: Historic Volusia County Courthouse
Hours: TBA
Admission: TBA |
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DeLand:
Enchanted April by Mathew Barber
Friday, Mar. 17 – Sunday, Mar. 19, 2006
Local Phone:
386-736-7456
A
charming romantic comedy, in which just a touch of Mediterranean
sunshine transforms hearts chilled by too many London winters
and ordinary days. Other dates: March 23,24,25 & 26.
Location: Shoestring Theatre
Hours: March 17,18,23,24 & 25 @8:00pm., March 19 &
26 @2:30pm.
Admission: Adults/$12.00, students/$6.00 |
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FSL
Shamrock Showdown 2006
Saturday, Mar. 18 – Sunday, Mar. 19, 2006
1600 Flightline Blvd.
Local Phone: 386-740-9093
Website: http://www.skyleague.com
International Skydiving Competition
Location: Skydive DeLand-Municipal Airport
Hours: all day
Admission: FREE |
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"36th"
Annual Antique Bottle, Insulator & Collecting Show &
Sale
Saturday, Mar. 18, 2006
Local
Phone: 386-668-4538
Dealers
from different parts of the country sell their items. The
public can bring in items for free appraisals.
Location: Volusia County Fairgrounds
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Admission: FREE |
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Orange
City: 9th Annual Hand In Hand Health Day
Sunday, Mar. 19, 2006
1055 Saxon Blvd.
Orange City, FL
Local Phone: 386-917-5420
Website: http://www.fhdeland.org
or www.fhfishmemorial.org
Florida Hospital DeLand and Florida Hospital Fish Memorial
will host a one of a kind health fair. Event will consist
of health and safety demonstrations, health information, entertainment
and a "Taste of Good Health" food tent.
Location: Florida Hospital Fish Memorial
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Admission: FREE |
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4th
Annual: Old Building Restoration Workshop
Thursday, Mar. 23 – Saturday, Mar. 25, 2006
Local Phone: 386-740-6813
Website: http://www.delandhouse.com
An intensive
hands-on workshop for owners, restorers, or just lovers
of old buildings. Features expert-led discussions and on-site
workshops at in-progress and completed area restoration
projects. Limited to first 25 paid registrants. Workbook,
meals and on-site transportation included.
Location: Henry A. DeLand House Museum
Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm
Admission: Registration fee: $150.00 each/$250.00 couple/some
organizations |
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DeLand
Outdoor Art Festival
Saturday, Mar. 25 – Sunday, Mar. 26, 2006
Local Phone:
386-734-3243
Other Phone: 386-985-5180
Website: http://www.delandoutdoorartfest.com
Fine arts and crafts festival with a juried section for fine
arts. Judging will be sat. 9-12. Food, live entertainment,
(10) $100.00 spectator drawings to be spent at festival only.
Drawings start at 11:00am and end at 4:00pm both days.
Location: Earl Brown Park
Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm
Admission: FREE |
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DeBary:
"Hooked on Books" Storytime
Saturday, Mar. 25, 2006
Local
Phone: 386-668-3840
Website:
http://www.debaryhall.com
Children's story hour activity, themes include Florida legends,
animals around us, outdoor adventures, season celebrations
and more.
Location: DeBary Hall Historic Site
Hours: 10:00-11:00am.
Admission: $1.00 per person |
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| April |
"Splender
in the Springtime" Quilt Show
Friday, Apr. 7 – Saturday, Apr. 8, 2006
401 E. Seminole Boulevard
Local Phone: 386-860-3734
Quilt show including beautiful quilts. Boutique, silent Auction.
Vendors, special exhibits.
Location: Sanford Civic Center
Hours: 9:00am-4:00pm
Admission: $5.00 |
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Cassadaga:
"4th" Annual Cassadaga-Lake Helen Water Festival
Saturday, Apr. 22, 2006
Cassadaga, FL
Website: http://www.clhwaterfest.org
The festival's purpose is to heighten the awareness and responsibility
of all people to have cleaner and safer water. Activities
include Native American storytelling, venemous reptile exhibit,
butterflies exhibit, children's art display and canoeing all
day on Lake Colby.
Location: Colby Park
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4 :00 p.m. |
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Shoestring
Theatre: "AS BEES IN HONEY DROWN"
Friday, Apr. 28 – Sunday, May. 7, 2006
Apr. 28, 29, 30*, May 3, 4, 5, 6, 7*
380 South Goodwin Avenue
Lake Helen,Local Phone: 386-228-3777
A comedy-drama by Douglas Carter - a satire of "image"
over "substance."
Location: Shoestring Theatre
Hours: Evenings 8 pm; *matiness 2:30 pm
Admission: Call theatre for details. |
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