Christmas Boat Parade

A holiday tradition! The Halifax River Yacht Club   presents The Christmas Boat Parade!

The parade starts at the Seabreeze Bridge around 5:30 PM on Saturday, 10 December 2016. It proceeds south to the Halifax River Yacht Club for the judging of the theme and enthusiasm. Then, it goes into the Halifax Harbor Marina, turning in front of the Marina View dock. It finishes at the Chart House restaurant around 8 PM.

Enjoy the lights at night from any number of riverfront vantage points in Daytona Beach. Watch the boats parade along the Halifax River and culminate at the Halifax Harbor Marina for a truly spectacular boat show. 

Prime viewing is at Marina View (Halifax Harbor Marina) and Chart House (Daytona Marina & Boat Works)

For this event, the Halifax River Yacht Club has partnered with Light the Way, a community network that strives to support the individual needs of local cancer patients in treatment in Volusia County. Light the Way is 100% volunteer based and 100% of donations received go to local cancer patients who are in any type of cancer treatment.

Here are some of the ways in which Light the Way supports cancer patients:

•     Care packages and thoughtful/feel good gifts
•     Meals/food delivery
•     Home cleaning
•     Arranging transportation to/from treatment
•     Assisting with medical expenses

A portion of the funds raised through the Christmas Boat Parade will be donated to Light the Way.

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Janet Sells 

 

Remarkable River Racing Series

It’s here again! On September 25 you can participate in an amazing community event: The Remarkable River Race.   For the last of the series this year, you can choose to run (or walk) in the 5K or 15K race. Whether you are a permanent resident, a 'snowbird', or are considering moving here, community races are always worthwhile!

Why would you want to work up a sweat, you ask? Well, the race, which is brought to you by Florida Hospital Medical Memorial Center benefits Building Remarkable Communities, Inc., a non-profit corporation dedicated to the eradication of domestic and family violence in our communities through prevention, training and funding to support survivors of domestic abuse and their children.

Their approach to eliminating domestic abuse is different than most existing programs because they approach the problem from both sides of the issue. Funding for shelters and organizations that directly serve survivors is critically important, but this organization also views it as their responsibility to provide people with the understanding of WHY abusers abuse and why “victims” of abuse often find themselves in a repeating cycle of violence.

In addition to monetary funding, they also provide the resources that change mindsets – both of the victim and the abuser.

Therefore – participating in this race will make a big difference in your community. But if that’s not enough, there’s more!

The race starts at Aunt Catfish on the Halifax River. Participants get some awesome race SWAG, a delicious free breakfast buffet at Aunt Catfish after the race, a free t-shirt, finisher medallions, and more! In addition, there are vendors, a DJ, raffles, and free mini-massages. It’s a party and you should come.

Register here for the last Remarkable River Race of 2016 

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Janet Sells

Remarkable River Race

The 2016 Racing Series is Presented by Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center. The series consists of 3 events in 2016, the next one of which is on June 12. 

The race starts and ends at Aunt Catfish’s on the River in Port Orange, FL (4009 Halifax Drive) at 6:30am for the 10K and 6:45am for the 5K races. You can show up as early as 5am.  Runners and walkers of all ages and experience levels are welcome. Click Here to Register

What to expect:

• Chip-Timed Events
• Awesome Race SWAG
• Complimentary Aunt Catfish’s Breakfast Buffet
• Free T-shirts
• Finisher Medals
• Series Medals
• Race DJ
• Vendors
• Raffles

Race for a Remarkable Cause 

Net proceeds from the series events benefit Building Remarkable Communities, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation whose mission is to eradicate domestic and family violence through prevention, training, and change of mindset in our community. Funds raised from the Remarkable River Racing Series will remain in Volusia County to provide resources and desperately needed funding to support survivors of abuse and their children.

Click here  to watch a fun compilation of photographs from the first race of 2016 in February.

Creative Florida Living

Janet Sells

Books, Art, Music Festival Is here! BAM Fest!

Ring in the holiday season at this season’s BAM Fest (Books, Art, and Music Festival) on Wednesday, November 18 from 3-8p.m. at the Port Orange-South Daytona Chamber of Commerce building located on the river at 3431 S. Ridgewood Avenue in Port Orange. 

This free event is open to the public. Throughout the evening you can enjoy entertainment from professional harpist and singer/songwriter Melody Anglin, as well as other local musicians. There will be book signings from over 24 award winning authors, and art for sale from several world-class area visual artists. In addition to light refreshments, there will be an interactive puppet show, Princess Rain and the Dragon, for the kids at 4:45pm. 

The event is intended to celebrate and support Volusia County’s gifted artistic and creative community. It is being co-sponsored by Taylor and Seale Publishing and the Creative Happiness Institute, and partially through a grant from the Cultural Council of Volusia County. Also present will be representatives of Volusia County Council, the City of Daytona Beach, and numerous arts and cultural organizations from our area.

“We would like to present an awareness of the rich, artistic talent of local writers, artists, musicians and entertainers in this area, thus the name BAM Fest, Books Art and Music,” says Dr. Mary Custureri, director of Taylor and Seale Publishing, “As writers, the event’s sponsors are especially interested in inspiring and developing young writers and readers by exposing them to local authors. We are doing this by offering a gala evening at a beautiful venue where people can enjoy the scenery of the Halifax River as they browse through books, admire a gallery of art, and listen to music from talented, professional musicians.” 

Many items will be for sale, personalized and gift wrapped. Some art spaces are still available for the event. 

For more information, go to Taylor and Seale Publishing, email mk@taylorandseale.com, call Dr. Custureri at 1-888-866-8248, or email Dr. David B. Axelrod, director of Creative Happiness Institute. 

 

Creative Florida Living 

Janet Sells Homes 

Casual Riverfront Dining

Boondocks

Right on the Halifax River, in Wilbur by the Sea, you will come upon this waterfront restaurant and bar known as Boondocks. It’s not that easy to find, but once you do, you’ll want to come back again and again! If you are a boater, you can arrive by water and dock in the marina, Adventure Yacht Harbor.

 

This awesome restaurant is well known among locals and visitors as the best place to eat great food, drink, and watch the sunset! Boondocks has a Tiki long bar, inside seating so you are protected against the elements, and outside seating under umbrellas. The inside area has plastic windows that are pulled up in good weather. The sunsets you can enjoy are incredible! 

The menu is varied for all appetites, featuring seafood, steak, chicken, homemade soups and sauces. Try the famous garlic bread, spicy steamed shrimp, crab legs, mussels and more. The prices are moderate, especially for the drinks!

You are welcome to bring your dog if you sit outside. 

 Open every day from 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

3948 S. Peninsula Drive, Wilbur By The Sea, 32127

(386) 760-9001 Boondocks Restaurant Website

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