Light Up Flagler

It will be looking a lot like Christmas on Flagler Ave on December 5th. The annual celebration starts at 5:30 and runs until 7:30 pm. Lights, food, wine, gifts and music are all part of this family fun time on Flagler Ave. Elf will be shown at the east End of Flagler at 7:00 pm. Santa's Workshop will be at the corner of Cooper and Flagler. Flagler will be closed to vehicles.

Samsula Tractor Parade

The annual Samsula Tractor Parade is December 13th at 3:00 pm. This super fun holiday event starts at the SNPJ Lodge 603 on Samsula Rd and heads to the School and back, Complete information can be found here on their Facebook page.

There is still time to enter to participate, entries are due by December 6th.

Cudas Holiday Store

After you are done munching on turkey and all that goes with it. Take a few minutes and head over to your closet, garage, jewelry box, wherever you have stuff to get rid of. 

Did you know that there is a Cuda Holiday Store? Loretta Devine and Laura Cloer (both employees at NSB High) started the Cuda Holiday Store several years ago. Sue Who and Sun Magic Beachwear, both located on Flagler Avenue are huge supporters and sponsors of this effort year after year.

Here is how it works..They actually set up a store in one of the classrooms, it is staffed by students for students. Any low income or student who needs help can shop in the store for holiday gifts for their family, or whoever they live with.  Many of our children who need help are not living with parents or family. Students can shop (free) for what they want to give and then take it to the wrapping table, students will gift wrap their “purchases” right there and they are ready for the holidays!

Where do they get the stuff? Donations. They take in anything…clean, gently used clothing & shoes for all ages, books, toiletry items, jewelry, purses, wallets, new and gently used toys. Wrapping paper, tape, gift boxes, tags and bows.

How can you help? The store opens right after the Thanksgiving break so get busy and clean out your closets, your book shelves, your gift wrap and your jewelry box. Grab an extra bottle of perfume or lotion at the store, pick up an extra toy or gift card when you are shopping.  Something very small will mean so much to someone who will not be able to give a gift otherwise.

What happens to items not used as gifts? Everything is recycled or donated. Broken jewelry goes to the art department, clothing that can be used goes to the drama department, toys and other items are donated to local social agencies in our community.

You can drop off your donations at the high school in NSB or shoot me an email and I will make arrangements for pick up. If you need more information contact Laura Cloer at the New Smyrna Beach High School at 386-4242555 ext. 38639

Kook 386

Great place for local teens! You can find their website here.

Outriggers Thanksgiving Brunch

Start your food festival off at Outrigger's on Thanksgiving! They are having a marvelous Thanksgiving Brunch! It is from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm and will feature their signature Bloody Mary's for just $5.00!

They were kind enough to share the recipe with me(now I want one, really, right now)

Recipe info for Outriggers’ Bid Time Bloody Mary:

2 oz of house infused Tito’s Vodka

1 strip of candied black pepper bacon

1 cocktail shrimp

Blackening seasoning and merlot salt mixture

Bloody Mary mix ice cubes

Prep:

Rim glass with blackening seasoning and merlot salt mixture. Add Bloody Mary mix ice cubes and pour Tito’s Vodka over them. Garnish with candied bacon and cocktail shrimp. Enjoy!