Upcoming Events

Lots of things to do this week around town:

The American Legion, Post 285 will host a ham dinner on July 24 from 5:30 p.m. until it’s gone. The proceeds will go to to Children and Youth and Veterans and Rehabilitation. There will be a donation of $7 for the dinner. QTQ, a 50s Doo-wop band, will be the entertainment. The Legion is located at 2102 S. Ridgewood Ave. Suite 3A in the Edgewater Plaza behind Peggy’s Restaurant.

The Southeast Volusia Humane Society will host a “Christmas in July” event on Saturday, July 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. $5 for a 5” x 7” photo of your pet with Santa. There will be a just4fun pet contest starting at 11 a.m. for best Christmas outfit, best trick, cutest mug, and a wet-pet t-shirt contest. SEVHC is located at 1200 S. Glencoe Road. For more information, please call (386) 428-9860.

Art Walk on historic Flagler Avenue, New Smyrna Beach, will be celebrating “Christmas in July” from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 25. More on this later in the week.

Coronado Community United Methodist Church will host its third annual Children’s Music Day Camp July 26 to 30. The music camp is open to all six-year-olds (those entering first grade) through those who have just completed fifth grade. The kick-off session will be on Sunday, July 26, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. From Monday through Thursday, the camp will begin at 9 a.m. and conclude at 3 p.m. A presentation of a musical will be held at the church Thursday evening, July 30, at 7 p.m. to close the camp. For more information, please call Anita Wimbish at (386) 428-6252.

Family Promise of Volusia County will be hosting its Third Annual BBQ Chicken Dinner on Saturday, Aug. 1, on the grounds of Coronado Community United Methodist Church, 201 S. Peninsula Drive from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Once again, the Knights of Columbus will be preparing the menu, which includes one half of a chicken, baked beans, cole slaw and a roll for $7 per person. Take-outs will be available. Tickets may be purchased from Family Promise Board members, at various church offices or by calling Chuck MacDonald at (386) 423-1715 or Ann Andreano at (386) 423-8348.

Have a great week!