January 10, 2010

Happenings

Babysitting course Port Orange Fire and Rescue will offer a babysitting course from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 19 at Fire Station 72, 5839 Trailwood Drive. Cost is $30 and includes all supplies, snacks, drinks and lunch. Students must be at least 11 years old. Register from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays at Port Orange Fire Station 3, 1090 City Center Blvd. For more information, call 386-506-5906.

Watching the birds Halifax River Audubon has the following free bird watching field trips scheduled. Call for confirmation of dates and time.

· 3 p.m. today -- Dunlawton Bridge, Port Orange. Call Elizabeth Abrams at 386-299-4727.

· 7 a.m. Jan. 15 -- Viera Ponds in Brevard County; meet at Lowe's parking lot, Dunlawton Avenue; call John Roessler at 386-212-6957.

· 7 p.m. Jan. 18 -- general membership meeting, Trinity Lutheran Church, 1205 Ridgewood Ave., Holly Hill. For more information, call Paula Wehr at 386-673-5332.

Dinner and dance The Polish American Pulaski Club, 3621 U.S. 92 W. in Daytona Beach, have dinner-dances scheduled every Sunday in January. Dinner begins at 1 p.m. followed by dancing from 2 to 5:30. Today will feature music with Ron Luznar and Polka Pals; Jan. 17, Dan and General Pulaski Band; and Jan. 24, the Bob Kravos Band. Members, $1; nonmembers, $17; tickets for dance only, $8. To make a reservation, call 386-255-7381 or 386-258-7059.

Happy Wanderers The Happy Wanderers have several walks planned for January.

· 1 p.m. today -- 5K/10K walk, Winterhaven Park, 4589 S. Atlantic Ave., Ponce Inlet; $3; call 386-788-4026 or 386-760-3872.

· 6 p.m. Jan. 13 -- 5K Fun Walk, Food Lion, 3826 S. Clyde Morris Blvd., Port Orange; free; call 386-788-4026 or 386-676-9863.

· 6 p.m. Jan. 20 -- 5K Fun Walk, Sunrise Park, Holly Hill; free; call 386-788-4026 or 386-676-9863.

· 1 p.m. Jan. 24 -- Reed Canal Lake (south side), South Daytona; $3; call 386-788-4026 or 386-676-9863.

· 6 p.m. Jan. 27 -- 5K at Cassen Park, 1 Beach St., Ormond Beach; free; call 386-788-4026 or 386-676-9863.

Looking for members Those interested in forming a local Armed Forces Top Enlisted Association chapter are invited to a social gathering at 12:30 p.m. Jan. 13 at VFW Post 3282, 5830 S. Williamson Blvd., Port Orange. E-9s and their spouses from all branches of service are invited. Lunch will be available. For more information, call Charlie Richardson at 386-760-6286.

Craft and flea market The Palmetto Club, 1000 S. Beach St., Daytona Beach, will have a craft show/mini flea market on Jan 23. The sale will feature crafts, second-hand and new items. The sale will benefit club charities.

Worked on the railroad? The National Association of Retired and Veteran Railroad Employees will meet at 11:30 a.m. Jan. 13 at the Whistle Junction Buffet and Grill, 1854 S. Ridgewood Ave. For more information, call 386-428-9848 or 386-767-9086.

Safe docking The Daytona Beach Boat Club will meet on Jan. 14 at the Halifax Harbor Marina clubhouse, 450 Basin St., Daytona Beach. Social hour is 6 p.m. followed by dinner at 7. Guest speaker Rick Chandler will discuss "Safe Docking in Tricky Currents." For more information, call 386-441-8496.

Chili fest VFW Post 3282 ladies auxiliary will have an all-you-can-eat chili fest from 2 to 7 p.m. Jan. 17 at the post, 5810 S. Williamson Blvd., Port Orange. Cost is $5. For more information, call 386-761-7217.

Father/daughter dance The Junior League of Daytona Beach will have their annual father/daughter formal dinner and dance from 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 6 at the Hilton Daytona Beach Resort Ocean Walk. The event is the signature fundraiser of the League and proceeds will benefit organizations including "The Children's Advocacy Center, PACE Center for Girls and the Children's Home Society. Tickets are $85 for one father/daughter couple, $35 for additional daughters. Reservations will be accepted through Feb. 2. Tickets are available online at jldb.org or by calling, 386-253-7486.

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