Swim On Over To Off The Hook

Now that I have had a chance to hit Off The Hook in New Smyrna Beach let me tell you about it.

The first time I went on a Friday night with a friend, we enjoyed a couple of appetizers at the bar, great service, great food. I went again last night with my 10 year old, my brother and a couple of friends. Service was again very good, it was Happy Hour so they had a couple of appetizer specials, one of which is $6.00 a dozen oysters. You can get them raw or steamed and they are fantastic. No grit, big and tasty...we also had calamari and grouper bites. Both were excellent. My daughter the picky eater ordered a kids meal of grilled chicken breast, french fries and coleslaw, it came with a drink. It came fast and was a very large portion for a kids meal. She wolfed it down so I am guessing it was good. I took a good look at the menu and their prices are very good, they have a very big selection and variety of seafood choices. The atmosphere is clean and bright. They are a very nice addition to the beach side restaurant scene, with great food and excellent service. Check them out!

Support your local business!

It's That Time Again

It is here, that dreaded last six weeks of school. Kids are bored, don't want to get up in the morning, hate their clothes, hate their teachers, hate their mother......

Worse than that....it is (insert music from Jaws) FIELD TRIP TIME!!! CLASS PARTY TIME!!!! I love my children, I like to watch my son play baseball, my daughter ride her horse, I like to take them to the beach, the library, go bike riding...and I really like most of their friends and most of my friends kids....but.....put me in a room with more than five kids in a class party or god forbid ON A SCHOOL BUS...and I would rather pull out my fingernails with needle nose pliers. Seriously. I was a "class mom" when my daughter was in first grade....by the end of the year I wanted to insert a letter opener thru my eye socket. I now know my limits.

So..it is this time of year that I am not visible over the steering wheel of my vehicle...I slink down hoping not to be seen when dropping off or picking up my child at elementary school...I am kind of like my cat...

I cover my eyes and pray if I can't see you...you can't see me and you won't ask me to "HELP" in any type of "CLASS thing". I will help...by giving candy, money, store bought baked goods, construction paper, pencils, gift cards, processed and purchased items.... If you are one of those parents that can make things,  draw, help while thirty 4th graders make crafts, frost cupcakes, lead 20 kids in song....I applaud you! Go forth and prosper....and please do it without me!!!

Around Town~Things To Do

Meals On Wheels Walkathon

The Council on Aging will be celebrating and fundraising for the Meals On Wheels Program on Friday, April 30th, at the Brannon Center in NSB, at 10 a.m. This event includes a short walk, followed by a picnic with hot dogs and hamburgers provided by the Knights of Columbus. There will be music and a round of door prizes. Mayor Barringer will be the Grand Marshall and their will be a dance performance by Ya Habibi Belly Dancers. You are encouraged to bring the entire family, including pets! Event t-shirts will be available for a $20 donation. For more information, please contact Carol Thomas at (386) 253-4700 ext 206.

Derby Day Scholarship Fund-raiser
 
The Republican Club of Southeast Volusia County will host their annual Kentucky Derby Scholarship Fund-raiser to support Southeast Volusia County students. The event will be held at Bouchelle Island Clubhouse, New Smyrna Beach, on Saturday, May 1. Post Time is 3:30 p.m. The event includes hearty appetizers, a horse race game, and a live TV showing of the Kentucky Derby Race. For further information in regard to entry fee or to make a reservation, call (386) 427-6399. Guests are welcome!


High School Art Show
 
The Artists’ Workshop, Inc. is hosting the 11th Annual NSB High School Art Show. The awards ceremony will be held on Sunday, May 2, from 2-4 p.m. Presentations begin at 2:15 p.m., and Mayor Barringer will be participating the presenting the awards. The exhibition will run from May 1-14, at The Artists’ Workshop, located at 115 Canal St., NSB. The gallery is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday.

Luau to Benefit Marine Discovery

From 6-9pm tonight there will be a Luau and Silent Auction at Flip Flops in New Smyrna Beach, proceeds will benefit the children's programs at The Marine Discovery Center.

Tickets are still available and there will be a entertainment, food and refreshments. The programs at Marine Discovery are excellent, this is an easy fun way to support them!

Horse Show & Yard Sale

Tomorrow is the Spring Horse Show and Yard Sale at Marcody Ranch. There will be a huge yard sale, bake sale and riding, riding, riding all day long. All proceeds will benefit Hope Reins Therapeutic Riding Program and Sophie's Circle Pet Food Pantry. The Ranch is located at 3804 Pioneer Trail. The fun starts at 9am.