City hosts listening session, June 15

The city’s Growth Management & Planning Department is hosting quarterly listening sessions to provide an opportunity for the public to meet with Planning, Permits & Licensing, Redevelopment and Code Compliance staff. The meetings will allow for staff to listen to and, to the extent possible, address issues and concerns from residents and stakeholders. The next meeting is 2 p.m. Thursday, June 15, at City Hall, 301 S. Ridgewood Ave. in room 149B.

Juneteenth run/walk, parade and festivities Saturday

The inaugural Juneteenth Freedom Day 5K run/walk is at 8 a.m. Saturday, June 17, in the Riverfront Esplanade.

The Juneteenth Community Parade will start at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 17. The parade will travel on Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard, down Keech Street to George W. Engram Boulevard and end at Cypress Park where there will be the annual Juneteenth Festival.

At the festival, this free, all-day community event includes live musical entertainment, over 100 food vendors, merchandise and sponsor interactive activity booths, dancing, children’s games, educational activities and an annual Pound Cake Contest. In addition, the proceeds will help support college scholarships for area youth.

Annual fire hydrant maintenance underway

This month, crews are performing system maintenance on hydrants from 9 p.m. through 6 a.m. in several areas including:

International Speedway Boulevard to Beville Road and Nova Road to the Halifax River
Beville Road from Williamson Boulevard to Clyde Morris Boulevard
Dunn Ave and side streets from Clyde Morris Boulevard to Nova Road
Clyde Morris Boulevard north of Strickland Range Road and east along Hand Avenue to Nova Road
Sixth Street and side streets from Jimmy Ann Drive to Nova Road

Each hydrant in the targeted areas is being tested and flushed, which is important to maintain the integrity of the water system to ensure the highest quality water possible to our customers. In most cases, residents will not notice any changes to their water service during the testing procedure; however, due to varying velocities and flow rates in the water system, customers may experience a slight water coloration. If this happens, cold water faucets should be opened for a short time until the water runs clear. This discoloration is not a health hazard; however, it can cause laundry staining. Hydromax USA is the company performing the annual maintenance and will be easily recognizable in uniforms and marked vehicles. For more information or if you have questions about your water, call (386) 671-8815.

City brings summer camp to local neighborhoods

Summer can be an idle time for youth. In an effort to keep kids active and engaged in healthy activities, the city is hosting Summer Fun on the Run, a free mini-camp program at multiple locations:

Daytona Gardens, 602 Jean St., 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday, June 20
Pine Haven Apartments, 101 Carl Brinkley Circle, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thursday, July 13
Lakeside Village, 155 Ontario Court, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thursday, July 20
Palmetto Park, 450 Whitney St., 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thursday, July 27

Summer Fun on the Run activities will include music, arts and crafts, basketball lessons and refreshments. Youth do not need to register for Summer Fun on the Run. For more information, call (386) 671-5821.

Colin’s Park grand reopening, June 24

The public is invited to join Zone 2 Commissioner Ken Strickland and other city officials for a grand reopening celebration from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 24, at Colin’s Park, 100 University Blvd.

Crews just completed improvements at the beachside park, including upgraded playground equipment and new connecting sidewalks and a dog park. Landscaping was also redone. The $167,625 project was funded in part by a $53,125 grant from the Daytona Beach Racing and Recreational Facilities District.

Attendees can enjoy games, music and refreshments at the grand reopening celebration.

Shop the Downtown Farmers’ Market

Enjoy shopping Saturday morning at the Downtown Farmers’ Market, which is open from 7 a.m. to noon on Magnolia Avenue between Beach Street and Palmetto Avenue. There is plenty of free parking behind the Riverfront Shops. At the market, check out the local fresh produce and more as well as homemade arts and crafts, and then explore the locally-owned shops and restaurants on Beach Street.

Fourth of July fireworks in Daytona Beach

Fabulous fireworks will shoot and sparkle in the sky over the Atlantic Ocean in Daytona Beach Tuesday, July 4. The extended display will start at about 9:45 p.m. Spectators can view the show from the city’s boardwalk behind the Hilton Oceanfront Resort, on the beach or in Breakers Oceanfront Park. The pyrotechnic extravaganza follows a free concert at 7:15 p.m. by the Alter Eagles, an Eagles tribute band, at the Oceanfront Bandshell. VIP concert tickets are available for $15.