Florida Lighthouse Day

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Who doesn't love a lighthouse? Did you know Ponce Inlet is the tallest lighthouse in Florida?

Saturday, April 18th is Florida Lighthouse Day! The Ponce Inlet Lighthouse will be holding events from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. There will be crafts, activities and workshops geared toward children and families. You can meet the "Lighthouse Keeper", tour the museum and climb the lighthouse.

All activities are included in your regular admission which is $5.00 for 12 and over and $1.50 for children under 12. You do not need special reservations just show up and enjoy!

Check out their website for more information on the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse.

Babe James Center Open House

Mark your calendar for April 29th. The Alonzo 'Babe' James Community Center will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony followed by an open house at the newly renovated center in New Smyrna Beach. The festivities will be from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm at 201 N. Myrtle Ave.

The public is invited to attend the program which will be hosted by NSB Mayor Jim Hathaway. Following the ribbon cutting there will be performances by the NSB Police Athletic League youth, tours of the facility and refreshments. 

The renovations added 1646 square feet of space to the center which will allow larger groups to use the center and provide better accommodations for the youth and seniors that are served through various community service programs.  For more information on the event or the center itself call 386-314-4849. 

         

Around Town-Weekend Events

This weekend you can celebrate the nice weather by air or sea! The Lipton Cup Regatta will be taking place just off the beach near Flagler Ave. This regatta is one of the races in the Halifax River Yacht Club's Commodore Cup 10 race series. Get more information on the Smyrna Yacht Club website.

If you prefer the air, check out the Balloon and Sky Fest at the NSB Municipal Airport. This event features airplanes, helicopters and of course hot air balloon rides. There are a ton of food vendors and many other exhibits and vendors to choose from. Get more information here.

Whatever you decide to do enjoy the weekend!

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