Edgewater Animal Shelter- Shot Clinic

This Saturday, July 14th is the next low cost shot clinic at the Animal Shelter. You can get a full list of products available and prices on their Facebook Page. The clinic is from 9am - 12noon. It is first come first serve. They are located at 605 Mango Tree Drive in Edgewater.

Besides great deals on products, shots and microchipping there are a ton of animals there that need homes. Cats of every color, size and variety...dogs, puppies, kittens. If you have room in your home and heart one of these animals will make a great addition to your family. The little dog above came from the shelter and now lives in heaven at my parent's house.

Check out my earlier post on all the action taking place at the Shelter.

Paddleboard New Smyrna Beach

My daughter decided she wanted to try stand up paddleboarding, and since anything involving exercise and outside is always encouraged I was all for it. I checked around and after a chat with Erik Lumbert at Paddleboard New Smyrna, we decided a lesson for my daughter and a friend would be the best bet to get her started. I took them over on Saturday morning and Erik got them squared away with boards, paddles and a lesson on how to get on, get up and down, turning, all the fine points of paddling...to my surprise (amazement) and pleasure they were up and paddling in record (at least in my book) time.

Erik was awesome, he was incredibly patient with two thirteen year old girls and his staff is super nice. I chatted with them while I waited and they were well informed and gave me a ton of information on the sport. I will actually be trying it this week (on a weekday with no witnesses).

Paddleboard New Smyrna is located at 177 North Causeway. They are right across the little canal from Gerry's Marina, where the boat rental place is. You can get great information on their website, Erik was quick to email me back and he spent quite a long time on the phone explaining my options. Great customer service.

They have tours, lessons, rentals and they sell boards (which is good since I see me being coerced into purchasing one in the near future...)


Support your local business!

Paddleboard New Smyrna Beach

NSB Parks & Recreation Programs

New Smyrna Beach Parks and Recreation is holding some programs this summer. Hatha Yoga at the Women's Club on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Tai Chi on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at Brannon Center and Boot Camp at the City Gym. Beginners are welcome! Get complete details on all three programs here.

Pancake Breakfast

Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 21st! Cub Scout Pack 72 will be hosting a Pancake Breakfast at the Elk's Club on Park Avenue in Edgewater. They will serve some of the best pancakes around for $5.00. All you can eat for $5.00, support the Scouts. Awesome!

Backpacks and Shoes for School

It is time to think about getting ready to go back to school! Yay I say! the Gifts of Love back to school Shoe Sign Up will begin July 11th, it will continue until August 3rd. It is Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am until 12 noon at the United Church of Christ in New Smyrna Beach. The Church is located at Washington & Faulkner Streets. Please know what size shoe your family members need, bring a Social Security Card, proof of residency and income. If you need more information call 386-423-5257.

Need a backpack and school supplies? The Family Worship Center in Port Orange is doing their annual backpack giveaway again this year. It is done on a first come-first serve basis and this year they have 750 backpacks to give away. You need to preregister on their website or call 386-788-3966. The backpacks will be given away on August 4th at the center located at 4425 S. Ridgewood Avenue in Port Orange.