Dangerous boats removed from intracoastal waterway

Derelict boats removed from intracoastal waterway

All unsightly and abandoned boats in the Halifax River within the city’s limits have been safely removed and on their way to the landfill. Removing more than 30 derelict boats has been a multiyear, collective effort between the Permits and Licensing division and the Police Department.

With the boats gone, the city focus will shift to removing the nearly 40 dilapidated docks along the Halifax River and other waterfront structure issues. Damaged docks and submerged pilings can become hazards for boaters and can negatively impact property values.

Summer reading resources available for youth

Free Little Libraries
Parents are reminded to take advantage of the Free Little Library program available at the city’s community centers! The concept is simple – bring a book, take a book. Read it and return it or read it and cherish it. Little Libraries are located at the front entrances of the Dickerson Community Center (308 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.), Midtown Cultural & Educational Center (925 George W. Engram Blvd.) and Yvonne Scarlett-Golden Cultural & Educational Center (1000 Vine St.). To donate books to help keep these libraries full, call Vincent Terry at (386) 671-5830.

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Program
Through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Program, all children under 5 years
of age living in the 32114 zip code can receive an age-appropriate book each
month. Books are mailed directly to the child’s home at no cost to the family.
For more information and to register for the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Program,
visit www.imaginationlibrary.com.

Get farm-fresh produce at farmers’ markets

Get locally-grown, farm-fresh produce at one of the two farmers’ markets in Daytona Beach.

Downtown Farmers’ Market
7 a.m. to noon
Every Saturday
On Magnolia Avenue between Beach Street and Palmetto Avenue
Daytona Beach families enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can use their benefits at the Downtown Farmers’ Market. Local residents with SNAP can scan their EBT cards and receive tokens for purchasing SNAP-eligible items (such as fresh fruits and vegetables) from participating market vendors.

Bethune Farmers’ Market
Noon to 4 p.m.
Every Sunday
Daisy Stocking Park, 550 Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd.
The School of Health Sciences at Bethune-Cookman University hosts the market. For more information or to participate as a vendor, email BCUFarmersMarket@cookman.edu.

Food Truck Rally in downtown Daytona Beach July 1

Spend July 4th weekend enjoy concerts at the Bandshell

Spend July 4th weekend enjoying concerts at the Bandshell

Enjoy free concerts July 4th weekend at the Daytona Beach Oceanfront Bandshell. Performances include:

Friday, July 1: The Boss Project – Bruce Springsteen Tribute
Saturday, July 2: Boxers and Southern Cross – Simon & Garfunkel/Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young Tributes
Fireworks will follow the concerts at 9:45 p.m.
Sunday, July 3: U.S. Bee Gees – Bee Gees Tribute
Monday, July 4: Alter Eagles – Eagles Tribute

All concerts start at 7:15 p.m. There will be food trucks and vendors on site. The Bandshell summer concerts are free to the public with the option to purchase VIP seats for $10 plus applicable surcharges. Guests are welcome to bring their own chairs to the concerts or purchase VIP tickets, which include a seat. VIP tickets are available for purchase online or between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Peabody Box Office at 600 Auditorium Blvd.

Tickets on sale to see Scared Scriptless Tour at Peabody Auditorium

Armed with nothing but their sharp wit, “Whose Line is it Anyway?” stars Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood take to the stage with their uproarious live improv show The Scared Scriptless Tour at at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, at Peabody Auditorium.

Known by TV audiences for their work on The CW Network’s, “Whose Line is it Anyway?,” Colin and Brad improvise new material every night from audience suggestions and participation. “Interactive” in every sense of the word, Colin and Brad will take the audience on a comedic high-wire act… just like a live version of Whose Line! Get ready for a night of non-stop laughter for all ages! Tickets can be purchased online or between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Peabody Box Office at 600 Auditorium Blvd. in Daytona Beach. Ticket prices start at $47.75 plus applicable fees.

4th of July Veterans Parade on Main Street

Make sure to keep pollutants out of storm drains

If you are making business or home improvements this summer, make sure chemicals, paint and plaster don’t go down the drain. These pollutants can harm the environment and our local waterways. Do your part to help keep Daytona Beach beautiful and only let rain go down the drain.