New Smyrna Beach Surf Film Fest

This looks interesting....the 1st Annual Surf Film Festival is being held in New Smyrna Beach. It is March 22, 23 & 24 at the Coronado Community Center on Flagler Avenue. There will be an opening night party at Om Bar. Check out their website for ticket and film information.





 

NSB Garden Club Rummage Sale

My very favorite Rummage Sale is next weekend! The New Smyrna Beach Garden Club is holding their annual sale on March 1st and March 2nd from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm at their clubhouse located at 2000 Turnbull Rd in New Smyrna Beach, this is right past the Sports Complex. Every year they hold this sale and it always features excellent merchandise at great prices. They have everything from household goods, china, linens to plants. Check it out...I will be there for sure!



 

Cuts For Cudas

 

The 3rd Annual Cuts for Cudas is right around the corner. Come on down to Orange & Canal Street and get a haircut...bring your family. Who are you supporting? Amazingly enough our small community has homeless teens.

Cuda's Unhooked helps those teens with a place to live, jobs, food, something as simple as getting through high school, going on to college and just having a life.

Sunday, March 10th you can be a part of this super event. There will be local  vendors, crafts, businesses, and you can walk away with some awesome hair!!

Check out the flyer above (click on it to make it bigger) and check out cudasunhooked.org for more information.

Support your local students!


      

Nesting Byrd Designs

 If you haven't taken a walk down Canal Street in New Smyrna Beach lately there are some pretty awesome places to check out. One of them is Nesting Byrd Designs at 203 Canal Street. The very cool local gallery features the work of Tia Byrd as well as other artists. They offer classes in things like jewelry making and wire wrapping. Check out their Facebook page for more information, pictures of the different artist's work and class schedules.

          

Art Fiesta

Th 51st Annual Art Fiesta is next weekend. It will be held in Old Fort Park in New Smyrna Beach on Saturday & Sunday, February 23rd & 24th. Old Fort Park is located across from City Hall on Sams Ave.

This is a fine arts & crafts show is always awesome with many local vendors and well as some nationally known artists. It runs both days from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.


 

Friends of the Library

Have you checked out the New Smyrna Beach Library lately? There is a lot going on at our local branch of the library. Tomorrow there is a free piano recital at 12 noon with Cathy Imbert. They have Yoga classes, Computer Classes, Tax Assistance and all sorts of programs. Free Programs, kids activities and teen activities. Here is the calendar for February, take a look, there is something for everyone.

I love the library, check out the Friends of the Library website for a ton of information and free things to do!



 

Support the Arts - Enjoy Tea!

 

Another wonderful event from the ladies of BELONG. Come to Venetian Bay Country Club on Saturday, March 9th for an evening tea! This will benefit The Hub, Art Is...Creation and Artists's Workshop. It is $25.00 in advance and will feature musical entertainment, door prizes, a raffle and a silent auction...and of course tea!! Click on the flyer for more information.


 

Around Town - Weekend Events

Photo Courtesy of Sandra Sovinski 

 What is going on this weekend?

 The Snow Fest is going on today off Canal Street.

East Coast Cruiser Night is today from 4-8 on Canal Street. This is a great family event.

The Black Heritage Festival is all weekend at Pettis Park.

Farmer's Markets at Norwoods and downtown NSB.

The weather is gorgeous. What are you doing today?


 

The Mayor's River Fest

Paddleboard New Smyrna Beach  and Mayor Adam Barringer are sponsoring a Paddleboard Race Series right here in New Smyrna Beach. The Mayor's River Fest is a four race series. It kicks off on Saturday, February 16th at 10:00 a.m. This race is beginner friendly with an easier course for the novices and a harder one for the experts.

There will be door prizes, raffles, free lunch for the first 50 registrants and a free kids race. The Short Race is $29.00 and the Long Race is $39.00.

Paddleboard New Smyrna is located at 177 North Causeway. Call Erik at 386-530-3868 or email him for more information or to register for the event.




 

Surf Fishing Workshop

Here is a good one for all you wanna be fisherman out there.....End of the Line is holding a Surf Fishing Workshop on Wednesday, February 27th from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. For $50.00 you will get all the knowledge, tactics and tackle you need to get started. Every participant will walk away with a $25.00 tackle package as part of the workshop.

End of the Line is at 6495 Turtle Mound Road. Call them for more information or to register at 386-424-8244.



 

Singing Valentine

My dear friends at the Surfside Chorus are having their annual Singing Valentine event this Valentine's Day!

February 13-15th have them surprise your sweetheart with a serenade by the awesome singers with the Barbershop Quartet. It is only $40.00 and you cannot get a more original gift for your Valentine!

Call now to schedule at 386-310-7056! Do it quick time is running out!!!




 

The Bert Fish Love Your Heart Run/Walk is Saturday, February 16th. The event starts at Bert Fish at 401 Palmetto Street in NSB. You can get full details on the event here.


 

Mardi Gras Celebration

The 6th annual Fat Tuesday Celebration & Mardi Gras Parade is at 7 p.m., Tuesday, February 12th along Flagler Avenue. The parade will travel the Avenue from the beach to turn south on Pine Street and end at Jessamine Avenue. Celebrate Fat Tuesday with the parade, Mardi Gras-themed music, food & drink specials. The parade route will be closed to vehicular traffic from 5 - 8 p.m.