Around Town~Weekend Events

A few things to do around town this weekend....

Pancakes in the Park at Old Fort Park on Saturday from 7am-11am. This benefits the Historical Society.

Farmer's Market on Canal Street beginning at 730am.

Chase's on the Beach is holding their first annual Waves & Wheels Pro Invitational. Surfing, skating, fashion show and prizes. They also have a Reggae Brunch on Sundays from 10am-3pm.

Skyline 1949, formerly Stella's Skyline has officially closed. Their recording said they were remodeling, now the number forwards to the corporate headquarters. Big FOR LEASE sign in the yard...Sad that nothing can make it in that location.

Norwood's has a brand new e-club, sign up and get free stuff. I signed up today and got a free appetizer.


Anyway, I searched about for things to do and our weekend at the beach is pretty lame...well as lame a weekend living at the beach can be...I suggest, hit the beach and eat a meal at a local restaurant! Take a walk on Flagler or Canal Street and buy a few trinkets from a local merchant....hit the Farmers Market for some lettuce and then go have a Pancake in the Park...Blue Crabs are in at Oak Hill Seafood Coop....


Enjoy and support your local business!

5 Good Things

I was catching up on some of my favorite blogs and websites today and noticed one of my favorite organizers had a link to Whisker Graphics on her Facebook page. This is an old post from July of 2009 but it sure is relevant today. Can you think of 5 Good Things that happened today? How about everyday....try it. I challenged my kids in the car tonight to give me 5 good things that happened today...it was very quiet for a minute. They had to think.....hard..here we go:

My 11 year old Daughter:

1. had cheese for lunch (that would make me happy too)
2. played with Tank (the dog)
3. no homework
4. sunburn is getting better
5. played dodgeball in recess

My 13 year old son:

1. played baseball
2. won the baseball game (yes there is a theme here)
3. had good food
4. Love my Mom (ok he is a suck-up)
5. Sam's back

Life is so simple when you are a kid. So I have printed them the booklet in Whisker Graphic's post and we are going to do this for the rest of the week and see if it gets easier. They will be thinking about it now, so I imagine the answers will get more dramatic. There is so much negative in the news and just in general I thought this was a great idea to get some positive energy going.....and yes, they made me do it too.

1. The cat made me laugh
2. great weather
3. got to watch baseball
4. everyone is healthy today
5. it is raining on my new bushes

I guess my life is pretty simple too when it comes down to it...I guess that should be number 6.

Impressions of New Smyrna Beach

Impressions of New Smyrna Beach will be held this Friday, May 7th from 6pm-8pm at Galleria di Vetro. They are located at 301 Flagler Avenue, New Smyrna Beach. There will be fabulous framed prints and other art featuring our beautiful town. While you are there you can check out the beautiful glass sea creatures and ornaments that the Galleria is famous for. There will be wine, music and some light snacks made by Fresh & Simple.

Support your local business!

Faith & Family Night

This Friday, May 7th is Faith & Family night at Jackie Robinson Stadium. Game time is 7:05pm, you can get your tickets through Crossroads Christian Church for $10.00 and it includes a meal voucher. Contact Andy Ellingwood for more details. The church number is 386.427.3312.

The compete Daytona Cubs Events Schedule is here.

Cinco de Mayo on Flagler

 

 

The third annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration will be held on Flagler Avenue this Wednesday, May 5th. The celebration kicks off at 5pm and runs through 9pm with 10 venues featuring live Latin entertainment, dancing, iced cold cervezas and of course Mexican food. The event is free to the public.

 

Each year, communities throughout the United States and Mexico celebrate Cinco de Mayo in commemoration of the 1862 Battle of Puebla.  Contrary to popular belief Cinco De Mayo is not Mexico's Independence Day which is September 16th. It is, however, a Mexican national holiday called 'Battle of Puebla Day' or Cinco De Mayo.