Police Department hosts National Night Out Friday

Being part of our community is a mission Daytona Beach’s Police take seriously. One way our public safety personnel introduce themselves to citizens is through an annual event known as National Night Out. Join the fun from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4, at the Julia T. and Charles W. Cherry Sr. Cultural & Educational Center, 925 George W. Engram Blvd. Participants can enjoy free food (while supplies last), music, games, bounce houses, K-9 demonstrations, vehicle tours, information about the city’s crime prevention resources and fingerprinting for kids.

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. Furthermore, it provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances.

Dickerson Recreation Complex reopens Saturday

A multiyear project to improve amenities and functionality of the John H. Dickerson Center, James Huger Park and Campbell Aquatic Center has been completed, creating the Dickerson Recreation Complex at 308 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Residents are invited to a grand reopening community event from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 5, where they can tour the facility and enjoy free swimming, games, music and refreshments. Coinciding with the festivities, Pay it 4ward, a Daytona Beach nonprofit, will be giving away 2,500 backpacks to school-age children. Extra parking is available in a lot that is accessible from Orange Avenue and just east of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. There will be free shuttles to and from the Dickerson Recreation Complex from the lot.

Watch replay of City Commission meeting

City commissioners met Wednesday night and people who were not able to attend can watch a replay of the meeting from the convenience of their personal computer or mobile device.

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Daytona Beach and sister city celebrate 25-year partnership

Representatives from Daytona Beach and Bayonne, located in the southwest region of France, gathered during the final days of the Bayonne Festival recently to commemorate the 25th year of being sister cities. Promoting international friendship, Daytona Beach and Bayonne have offered exchange programs, tours and cultural events throughout the 25-year partnership.

County launches social service app

Quick and easy access to information about community services is available in a new app.

Volusia Helps is an up-to-date, centralized resource for residents, social service providers, law enforcement and medical professionals to identify available services offered in Volusia County. Users can search what they are looking for, or they can select one of 13 categories and view all services within a specific category. Categories include disability, disaster, domestic violence, education, elderly, food, health care, housing, infant and children, legal, transportation, utilities and other. Information for each of more than 40 agencies includes how to apply, fees, languages, hours, locations and contact information.

The free app can be downloaded on Apple and Android devices. A desktop option can be found online. For assistance or questions regarding the app, email Community Services Operations Manager Corry Brown.

Discounted tickets to Coke Zero Sugar 400

Coke Zero Sugar 400 city fundraiser benefits local youth

Each year the city provides scholarships for qualifying youth to participate in its recreational programs. This year, NASCAR has partnered with the city to offer a discounted ticket to the Coke Zero Sugar 400, with $5 of every ticket sold benefitting the Parks & Recreation Scholarship Fund. The race is at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26.

City of Daytona Beach Ticket Package

$45 per person (seating in sections 308-313)
Participate in track walk prior to the race (time and more details to be provided closer to the race)

Tickets can be purchased online and should be bought before Wednesday, Aug. 16. To purchase youth tickets, paid parking or UNOH Fan Zone, email Jillian Hoy.

CVB hosts listening session

The Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau will continue with its series of Community Tourism Listening Sessions at noon Tuesday, Aug. 15, at the News-Journal Center, 221 N. Beach St. Following the listening session, attendees will be able to tour the News-Journal Center.

Space is limited. Attendees should RSVP no later than Monday, Aug. 14, via email or by calling (386) 255-0415 ext. 110. Those unable to attend the session are encouraged to email their input directly to Executive Director Lori Campbell Baker or call (386) 255-0415 ext. 120.

Food Truck rally in downtown Daytona Beach Friday