The Big Clip ~ Box Tops For Education

Box Tops for Education is giving away one million Box Tops to America's schools. You can enter your school here. In addtion head on over to Ann Crabs and enter to win a free day pass to Sam's Club and a $25.00 gift card.

Support your local schools!

Summer Concert Series~Weekend Events

The Summer Concert Series concludes tomorrow night at Riverside Park. Reload with Randy Ferguson will perform country music from 6-8pm. Should it rain they will move over to Brannon Center.

The Back to School Jam is tonight at the Babe James Center, there will be a DJ and drinks and glow sticks will be sold. It begins at 5pm.

Several venues on Flagler have entertainment tonight. Om Bar, Traders and Peanuts to name a few.

The surf is up at the inlet, if you hit the beach, swim in front of a lifeguard and be safe!

Next weekend is Labor Day and there will be many things to do.

Daytona Summer Slam

Calvary Christian Center will be hosting Daytona Summer Slam at Daytona Lagoon Friday night. Festivities begin at 7pm and will run until 10:30pm. Guest performers will be entertaining while you enjoy the million gallons of water in the Daytona Lagoon Water Park. Admission is only $10.00, tickets can be purchased in advance at Calvary Christian in Ormond Beach. Call 386 672 5571 for more information.

Greyhound Pets of America

I guess this has become pet week here on the blog. Greyhound Pets of America is a national non-profit organization founded in 1987 for the purpose of finding loving homes for ex-racing greyhounds. Since its inception it has found homes for over 65,000 former racers.

Daytona Beach has a chapter also dedicated to finding great homes for these wonderful dogs in our area. We had a greyhound rescued from the East Tennessee Chapter (that is him above with my daughter) several years ago. He was a wonderful pet, loved my kids and my cats. He was part of the family. Sadly he passed away a few years ago. I highly recommend them as family pets and companions.

If you are not in the market for a new pet there are other ways to help. One of their big fundraisers happens in October, it is their bi-annual yard sale. This is held October 24-26th and donations are being accepted now. 100% of proceeds go to the retired greyhounds. All donations are tax deductible and they will come and pick them up. They accept household goods, furniture, clean clothing, electronics and sports equipment in working condition. For more information call Sheila at 386-238-6907.

No Pet Left Behind~Golf Tournament

This Saturday, August 29th the No Pet Left Behind Charity Golf Tournament will be held at Turnbull Bay Golf Club. Registration begins at 7am. The format is a 4 person scramble. $50.00 fee includes greens fees, cart, breakfast, lunch, prizes and gift bags.

No Pet Left Behind Sponsors the Feral Cat spay and neuter program in our community as well as providing assistance to low income families in neutering and spaying their pets. This money stays here in New Smyrna Beach and helps local pets.

Contact Erica Rigsby for more information on this event. 864-933-6508.