Cudas Baseball Camp

If your child is going to be in 6-8th grade next year and would like to have some fun and play baseball with the Cudas (you know the ones who went to the state championship final four) you have a great chance this summer.


The RBI Cudas are running a mini camp this summer, it starts June 11th and will be held Mon/Wed/Fri thru July 13th from 6pm-8pm. (taking the week of July 4th off) They are planning on holding it at Hawk's Park in Edgewater. It is quite inexpensive at 60.00 per week with a one week minimum or you can do all four weeks for $50.00 per week. Information and registration forms can be found at the website.


It is being run by Coach Frank Corr in conjunction with the coaching staff and players on the Cudas team. Should be fun and will help get your middle school age player ready for high school ball!

20th Annual Bike & Bar Tour

This is the 20th anniversary of the New Smyrna Beach Bike and Bar Tour! It will be June 23rd and they will again start at JB's Fish Camp and head on up A1A to all the bars along the way....Chase's, Off The Hook, Toni and Joe's, there are a bunch more but I can never remember them all. This is a fun event and last year had about 700 riders. They are expecting even more this year from all over Volusia County and Central Florida. The best part is the people watching...some crazy things you can see at this thing. Great entertainment!! Get to JB's at 11:00 a.m. they leave about 11:30. You can also join in along the way!

Tune up your bike and come on out for some sun and fun in New Smyrna Beach!!! Get updates and information on their Facebook Page.

Hush Puppy Haven

Did you know that almost half of all domestic violence survivors delay leaving their abuser because they do not have a safe place for their pet? 85% of women in abusive relationships report abuse to their pets. Sickening. Hush Puppy Haven works in conjunction with the Domestic Abuse Council of Volusia County to try and prevent this from happening. They help find a temporary safe place for pets in these type of situations.

Hush Puppy Haven is a non-profit organization operated completely by volunteers. You can help them by fostering an animal, they are in desperate need of those willing to foster large dogs. You can also give a tax deductible donation via check or paypal. Information on how you can help is here.

I saw the picture below today on Pinterest and it made me think of the awesome people at Hush Puppy Haven. Support your local animals!!

Memorial Day

Have a safe and happy Memorial Day! Remember to thank and honor those that serve, remember to thank and honor their families!

Memorial Day

There are three Memorial Day Events scheduled for our area on Monday, May 28, 2012. 

VFW Post 3282 is holding a Ceremony at 10:00 am at Veteran's Park in the City Center of Port Orange. There will be a fly -over, 21 gun salute and a wreath ceremony. The VFW also holds a picnic at 1:00pm at their post, 5810 S. Williamson Blvd. The event is open to the public and they ask for a $5.00 donation at the door.

New Smyrna Beach will hold it's ceremony in Riverside Park. It is at 11:00am and is hosted by the VFW Post 4250. This is an annual ceremony and speakers include Mayor Adam Barringer. I went to this one last year and it was very nice.

American Legion Post 285 hosts the ceremony held at the Edgewater - New Smyrna Cemetery. The cemetery is located at 700 S. Ridgewood Ave. There are several speakers, music and a fly-over. The Legion Post also hosts a reception following at their facility located at 4497 Ridgewood Ave in Edgewater. I went to this one two years ago with my children and it was also excellent.


Have a safe Memorial Day Weekend!