Community Events

• 05/28/13 or 05/30/13 - Healthy Volusia Town Hall Meetings
  
  
• 05/29/13 - Septic System Users Workshop
  
  
• 06/08/13 - Grand Opening Celebration - Yvonne Scarlett-Golden Cultural & Education Center
  
  
• 06/15/13 - Thirteenth Annual Juneteenth Family Festival Community Celebration
  
  
• 07/8/13 thru 08/02/13 - Camp Fun & Fit
  
  
• Ongoing - 12-Step Support Group Nicotine Anonymous
  
  
• Ongoing - YMCA - Diabetes Prevention Program
  
  
• Ongoing - Free Smoking Cessation Class

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05/28/13 or 05/30/13 - Healthy Volusia Town Hall Meetings

Healthy Volusia Community Health Improvement Planning Healthy Volusia Town Hall Meetings JOIN THE DISCUSSION ON COMMUNITY HEALTH EFFORTS Come to either of these town hall meetings to help decide which health issues are most important to the community. At these town hall meetings you will learn about: Volusia County’s health status; Community health efforts underway; How to be involved Please, join us at your most convenient date and location: West Town Hall Meeting Tuesday, May 28, 2013 3 p.m.—5 p.m. Thomas C. Kelly Administration Center—Training Room 123 W. Indiana Ave., Deland, FL 32720 East Town Hall Meeting Thursday, May 30, 2013 3 p.m.—5 p.m. Volusia County Health Department—Room 516 1845 Holsonback Drive, Daytona Beach, FL 32117 For more information and to RSVP contact: Swain Strickland, MPH Director of Community Health Volusia County Health Department 386-274-0624 Florida Health Volusia County

05/29/13 - Septic System Users Workshop

Septic System Users Workshop A public workshop on the care of septic tank systems will be presented by Enviornmental Specialist Albert Royster from the Volusia County Health Department. Wednesday, May 29th, 3 p.m. Daytona Beach Regional Library 105 E. Magnolia Ave. Daytona Beach, Fl. 32144 For more information, call Deborah Shafer at 386-257-6036 ext. 16264

06/08/13 - Grand Opening Celebration - Yvonne Scarlett-Golden Cultural & Education Center

The City of Daytona Beach invites you to a GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION Saturday, June 8 | 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Yvonne Scarlett-Golden Cultural & Educational Center 1000 Vine Street in Daytona Beach Please join city officials & family members as we open this facility to the public Building Tours | Refreshments | Live Music | Programs & Activities Named in honor of the late Mayor Yvonne Scarlett-Golden (1926-2006), the building is as unique and innovative as its namesake. The nearly 20,000-square-foot facility will provide a cultural, educational and recreational resource for generations of Daytona Beach residents. Funding for the $2.6 million facility was provided by the County of Volusia ECHO Grant Program, Daytona Beach Racing & Recreational Facilities District, Department of Housing and Urban Development and the City of Daytona Beach.

06/15/13 - Thirteenth Annual Juneteenth Family Festival Community Celebration

DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA JUNETEENTH Sankofa African-American Museum Over 500 historical artifacts Barbecue Pound Cake Contest Shrimp, Fried Fish & Conch Arts & Crafts, Music and Dance Choo choo train ride Live Entertainment Children’s Area—Large Inflatables 25’ Rock Climb Wall Pony Rides & Petting Zoo Teen Pool Splash Native American People Association Community Service Health Fair Water Balls Vendors, Displays & More!!! For more information, contact Linda McGee at 386-671-8337 mcgeel@codb.us Saturday, June 15th, 2013 11:00 a.m.—7:00 p.m. 925 George W. Engram Blvd. Commissioner Zone 3 Kelly White Commissioner Zone 2 Pamela Woods Commissioner Zone 1 Carl Lentz IV Commissioner Zone 4 Robert A. Gilliland Commissioner Zone 5 Patrick Henry Commissioner Zone 6 Paula Reed The Thirteenth Annual! Featuring SANKOFA AFRICAN-AMERICAN MUSEUM ON WHEELS Over 500 Historical Artifacts Hon. Mayor Derrick Henry LOURDES ACADEMY James Chisholm Daytona Beach City Manager

07/8/13 thru 08/02/13 - Camp Fun & Fit

Hey Kids! There's a new summer camp coming your way! Camp Fun & Fit Camp Fun and Fit will give kids ages 8- 12 a chance to learn about healthy life choices while having loads of fun. Campers will eat healthy foods, play active games, and develop healthy habits that will last a lifetime! The week-long camps will include field trips to Publix, the Farmers Market, Agricultural Center and Bethune-Cookman University1S culinary arts center. We'11 even take time out for kickboxing, bowling and other fitness activities. On Friday, we111 have our own fun version of the Junior Olympics! CAMPS WILL BE OFFERED FROM 7:10 A.M. - S:JO P.M. MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY AT FOUR LOCATIONS: • July 8- 12: Edgewater Elementary School, 801 S. Old County Road, Edgewater • July 15- 19: Palm Terrace Elementary School, 1825 Dunn Ave., Daytona Beach • July 22- 26: Orange City Elementary School, 555 E. University Ave., Orange City • July 29 - Aug. 2: Taylor Middle-High School, 100 E. Washington Ave., Pierson REGISTRATION The $65 weekly fee includes field trips and healthy meals. Registration will be from 9 a.m.- noon on Saturdays, May 19 and June 2, at each site. Scholarships are available to income-eligible children and children with special needs through Volusia County's Community Assistance Division. For more information, call ... ACT FAST! Space is limited to 15 kids at each site. Sponsored by the Vol usia County Health Department and Vol usia County Government.

Ongoing - 12-Step Support Group Nicotine Anonymous

Attention Nicotine Users Are you interested in quiting? Do you need support? Only Daytona Beach Area Meeting Nicotine Anonymous 12-Step Support Group Nicotine Anonymous Tuesdays, 7 - 8 pm HCP Conference Room at FLORIDA HOSPITAL OCEANSIDE 264 S Atlantic Blvd, Ormond Beach 32176 Nicotine Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women helping each other to live free of nicotine. All contributions to attend are strictly voluntary (there are no dues or fees), and open to anyone who desires to quit using any form of nicotine. You are not alone! For further information, visit our web site at: www.nicotine-anonymous.org

Ongoing - YMCA - Diabetes Prevention Program

Visit the YMCA website for more information

Ongoing - Free Smoking Cessation Class

  Do you smoke?    Have you thought about not smoking?  Research shows that the average person actually needs at least 2 attempts to stop smoking.   Odessa Chambliss Center for Health Equity is offering a Smoking Cessation class that is FREE, and it includes the very expensive nicotine gum, and patches!! All FREE of charge.  Come and see what it is, and explore the possibility of entering a better state of health. We have an expert trainer facilitate these meetings every Monday at 5:30 PM.  Just come and join us or call , we would love to help!  Diana Lee 386 481 2838