Local pioneers recognized during Black History Month

This year the city has partnered with the Midtown Community Development Corporation again to recognize 16 Black pioneers in February with street banners that will be displayed on International Speedway Boulevard from Nova Road to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Pioneers being recognized include:

Dr. Oswald P. Bronson
John H. Dickerson
George W. Engram Sr.
Theodore Roosevelt “Chief” Faircloth
Rabie J. Gainous Jr.
Thaddeus S. Gooden
Dufferin Harris
Joseph Harris
Edward H. “Creamy” Hayes Jr.
Dr. Charles M. Hendricks
Dr. Cleo S. Higgins
Senorita Locklear
Rev. Rudolph Gonzalez “Bunky” Matthews
Turie T. Small
George Thayer
John Tolliver

Photography exhibit featuring locals opens at OneDaytona

Kenneth Grant Inzpirations is hosting its second annual “rePresent” photography exhibit through Wednesday, Feb. 9, at OneDaytona.

The exhibit features the beauty of Black people in our local community and is open from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

The exhibit is located at OneDaytona in Suite G600 between Pink Narcissus and GameTime.

Enjoy Friday night downtown at the Food Truck Rally

Head to downtown Daytona Beach Friday night for a Food Truck Rally. From 5 to 9 p.m. enjoy music, fun and food trucks on Magnolia Avenue between Beach Street and Palmetto Avenue. The Downtown Daytona Nights Food Truck Rally is sponsored by Downtown Development Authority and Riverfront Shops of Daytona Beach.

Tickets on sale Friday for Brian Kelley performance at Daytona Beach Bandshell

Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday for a performance by country music superstar Brian Kelley from the award-winning Florida Georgia Line. Kelley will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 21, at the Daytona Beach Oceanfront Bandshell as part of the LIVE! At the Bandshell Series.

A native of Ormond Beach, Kelley’s childhood revolved around the water’s edge. It’s always been the place where his soul is most at peace, and even after his career took off, he’s never forgotten. Making his solo debut on Warner Music Nashville / Nashville South Records, Inc., Kelley has emerged as a chill-country champion – and he’s done it with a clear vision of his truth. His first Extended Play (EP) takes listeners into the deep end of an artist who was born to make waves, right from the start. BK’s Wave Pack is the first, salt-kissed taste of this new chapter – four songs co-written as sandy singalongs with a swell of nostalgic romance.

Tickets can be purchased online or between the hours of 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Peabody Box Office located at 600 Auditorium Blvd. Seated ticket prices are $94, $75 and $54, and general admission (no seat included) is $19 plus applicable fees and $29 on the day of the show.

Baseball & t-ball sign-up day, Feb. 12

Leisure Services and Shelldon Tortuga visited Palm Terrace and Turie T. Small elementary schools this past week to promote the baseball and t-ball clinics in February, as well as a season registration day event Saturday, Feb. 12.

Youth ages 4-12 will be able to sign up for the baseball and t-ball season from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Jackie Robinson Ballpark Feb. 12. Free hotdogs and treats will be provided to youth who register at the ballpark.

Kroger expands grocery delivery service

Kroger Delivery, which delivers groceries in Daytona Beach and throughout Central Florida, is offering expanded services for a limited time starting Wednesday, Feb. 9, through Sunday, Feb. 20, during Speedweeks. This special service is available to all residents and visitors.

When placing an order at online or via the Kroger app, enter 1808 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL 32114, as the delivery address and your orders will be available near Suite 204 in The Shoppes at One Daytona during the one-hour timeslot you choose. This option is especially convenient for campers and race fans!

This is an addition to the usual Kroger Delivery service that delivers to homes and hotels. Kroger Delivery is new to Central Florida and excited to offer a digital, store-less experience that conveniently delivers fresh food and grocery items in temperature controlled vehicles right to your door. Items available for delivery include a full assortment of fresh, healthy food, grocery items, bags of ice, all your favorite beverages, paper products, cleaning supplies, beauty items, pet food, and more.

The city will continue to partner with Kroger Delivery to better support areas, which lack a grocery store.

Children’s Business Fair planned for downtown, March 26

If you have an entrepreneur in the house, sign them up to showcase their business idea at the first annual Daytona Beach Children’s Business Fair planned for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 26.

This event is sponsored in part by the Downtown Farmers’ Market and will also be where the market is on Magnolia Avenue between Beach Street and Palmetto Avenue. This is an opportunity for kids to launch their own startup business and open for one day at the market.