Listen online to City Commission’s goal session and strategic planning retreat

Watch City Commission’s goal setting and strategic planning retreat

Video from the City Commission’s goal setting and planning retreat is available to view online. During the retreat, which was facilitated by leadership consultant Dr. Joe Saviak, commissioners discussed their individual priorities for the upcoming budget year. The top three priorities were creating more affordable/workforce housing, improving infrastructure and increasing diverse activities. Commissioner discussion followed staff presentations on the results of the recent citizen survey and last week’s Citizens Engagement Roundtable.

Drive-in Laser Light Show at Daytona Stadium

Enjoy a Drive-In Laser Light Show happening Friday through Sunday at Daytona Stadium, 3917 LPGA Blvd. The family-friendly laser show includes favorite musical hits from the 70s, 80s and 90s to current hits and classic rock! Shows are choreographed with cutting-edge effects, high-powered lasers and large screen laser projection! Shows include:

Pop Laser Concert: 8 p.m. nightly
Classic Rock Laser Concert: 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday
Metallica Laser Concert: 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday

Exclusive, infield seating area is available. Attendees can bring chairs, blankets and enjoy the concert sounds, vendors and foods. Tickets are $29 per vehicle and should be purchased in advance.

Register today for the Easter Beach Run

Registration is open for this year’s Easter Beach Run! This Easter-themed run/walk will be Saturday, April 8, on the beach. Participants of all ages and fitness levels can enjoy a scenic view while traveling out and back for the 2-mile or 4-mile run/walk. Kids can participate in the 1/4-mile race, 50- and 100-yard dashes.

New this year, the races will start on the beach behind Breakers Oceanfront Park at 13 S. Atlantic Ave. Kids’ races start at 3:30 p.m. and the 2-mile/4-mile run/walk starts at 4 p.m.

This year’s race is limited to 750 participants who will receive a t-shirt and custom medal.

Thank you to this year’s Easter Beach Run sponsors – Academy Sports & Outdoors, AdventHealth, Brown & Brown Insurance, Florida Health Care Plans, Humana, Tom Cook Jeweler, The Cottages at Daytona Beach and Walmart.

Youth baseball clinics continue

Baseball clinics for youth continue to be offered at the Derbyshire Park & Sports Complex at 849 Derbyshire Road. The clinics are for youth ages 4 to 12, and teach baseball skills including hitting, catching, throwing and pitching. Clinics are from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. through Thursday, April 6. The clinics are free; however, registration is required.

The city will begin its youth baseball league in April. Teams will be selected at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 6, at Derbyshire Park & Sports Complex. Registration for the league is $40.

**Blue Moon kicks off Midtown Music Concert Series in April**

The city sponsored, free Midtown Music Concert Series kicks off Saturday, April 15, at Cypress Park with a performance by Orlando-based Blue Moon. Playing a jazz fusion/funk and soul sound, they offer tight grooves, electric sounds and songs that get people in the groove. They are a five-piece band consisting of saxophone/vocals, keyboards, bass guitar, drums and percussion. Blue Moon has played many area festivals and venues including Sanford Porchfest, Juneteenth Jazz and Seafood Festival in Leesburg, Tibby’s Mardi Gras Festival, New Year’s Eve at Icon Park in Orlando, Cranes Roost Uptown Vibes backing April Brown and Bynx Orlando.

The Midtown Music Concert Series brings the best area bands to Daytona Beach for performances from 7 to 9 p.m. at Cypress Park on select Saturday nights through September. Additional performances are scheduled for May 20, June 10, July 15, Aug. 19 and Sept. 16. In addition, attendees can enjoy free Line Dancing with Edra before the concerts from 6:30 to 7 p.m.

Food and drink vendors will be onsite during the concerts. Attendees can bring their own lawn chairs. No coolers are allowed. Cypress Park is at 981 George W. Engram Blvd.

This year’s sponsors of the Midtown Music Concert Series include Humana and United Healthcare.

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Crab and Seafood Festival Saturday, April 29

Housing Fair & Financial Wellness Clinic, April 29

Residents are invited to a free Housing Fair & Financial Wellness Clinic from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 29, at Allen Chapel AME Church at 580 George W. Engram Blvd. in Daytona Beach. There will be something for everyone at the clinic that is for home buyers, homeowners and renters.

Free credit reports and mini-classes/workshops covering financial literacy topics will be offered throughout the day. Learn about the home-buying process, new mortgage loan products, down payment assistance programs and new affordable housing initiatives from industry professionals. This event is hosted by Mid-Florida Housing Partnership, Inc. and Allen Daytona Development Inc. For more information, call (386) 274-4441 ext. 304 or email Lydia Gregg with the Mid-Florida Housing Partnership, Inc.

Tickets on sale Friday to see Air Supply at Peabody Auditorium

Tickets will be available for purchase starting at 10 a.m. Friday, March 31, for soft rock duo, Air Supply, who will be performing at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 18, at Peabody Auditorium. Tickets will be available for purchase at the Peabody Box Office and online. Ticket prices range from $49.50 to $99.50 plus applicable surcharges.

Air Supply was formed in 1975 with Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock. In 1980, "Lost in Love" became the fastest selling single in the world and was named song of the year. The pair's albums "Lost in Love," "The One That You Love," "Now & Forever" and "The Greatest Hits" have sold over 20 million copies.

The trademark sound of Hitchcock's soaring tenor voice and Russell's simple, yet majestic, songs created a unique sound that would forever be known as Air Supply. In 2013, the duo was inducted into the Australian Recording Industry Association’s Hall of Fame. Air Supply celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2015 and continues to delight audiences all over the world. This concert is presented by AEG Presents.