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HOLIDAY CALENDAR THURSDAY, NOV. 23 THANKSGIVING FEET TO FEAST 5K When: 7:45-11:30 a.m.

Where: Daytona State College Flagler campus, 3000 Palm Coast Parkway SE, Palm Coast Details: Start your Thanksgiving morning with a 5K, presented in partnership with AdventHealth Palm Coast. All racers will earn medals and a shirt, while supplies last. Registration and post-race refreshments will be located in the courtyard of Daytona State College Palm Coast Campus. The top

runners in each category will win a pie for Thanksgiving dinner, and the runner with the best costume will win a prize too. Registration costs $35 in advance; $40 on the day of the race. K-12 student registration costs $20. Visit runsignup.com/feettofeastpalmcoast.

FREE COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DAY DINNER When: 12-3 p.m.

Where: Allen Chapel AME Church, 580 George W. Engram Blvd., Daytona Beach Details: Allen Chapel AME Church is hosting a free community Thanksgiving Day dinner. People are invited to stop by and dine in at the church, or request carryout containers. For more information, contact the Church Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 386-255-1195.

SATURDAY, NOV. 25 THIRD ANNUAL HOLIDAY MARKET When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: Flagler County Fairgrounds, 150 Sawgrass Road, Bunnell Details: Shop from over 100 different vendors.

There will be food trucks, and Santa will make an appearance. Free admission.

TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY When: 6-9 p.m.

Where: Central Park in Town Center, 975 Central Ave., Palm Coast Details: Celebrate the start of the holiday season with the city of Palm Coast’s annual tree lighting ceremony, which is also the first night of Fantasy Lights around the lake. Free event. Join Santa Claus, the Palm Coast City Council and the Rotary Club of Flagler County in the countdown to the lighting. Santa will arrive on a Palm Coast Fire Engine.

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS When: 6:30-9 p.m. daily Nov. 25 to Dec. 30 Where: Central Park in Town Center, 975 Central Ave., Palm Coast Details: The Rotary Club of Flagler

County is presenting this free walking tour featuring over 50 animated light displays with live and recorded holiday music.

There will be a children’s village with a train ride, a marshmallow roasting pit and an elf village. During weekends, there will be a talking Christmas tree, snow in the village and a visit from Santa on Sundays. Donations accepted to support Rotary service projects.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 29 DINNER WITH SANTA When: 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29 and Dec. 6 Where: JT’s Seafood Shack, 5224 N. Ocean Shore Blvd., Palm Coast Details: Join JT’s Seafood Shack for dinner and a visit with Santa. Kids eat for free.

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HOLIDAY CONCERT When: 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1; and 4 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 3 Where: Trinity Presbyterian Church, 156 Florida Park Drive, Palm Coast Details: The Community Chorus of Palm Coast is presenting two free holiday concerts.

Donations appreciated.

Where: City Repertory Theatre, 160 Cypress Point Parkway, No. B207, Palm Coast Details: Spice up your holidays with City Repertory Theatre’s cabaret, featuring various “carols” and skits, both naughty and nice. Tickets cost $15 for students; $25 for adults. Visit crtpalmcoast.com.

SATURDAY, DEC. 2 BREAKFAST WITH SANTA When: 8-10 a.m.

Where: Captain’s BBQ, 5862 N. Ocean Shore Blvd., Palm Coast Details: Support the Seawolf Privateers and bring your children to Captain’s BBQ for a breakfast with Santa. Take photos, eat pancakes and get into the holiday spirit. Proceeds from this fundraiser will provide a Christmas dinner and holiday enjoyment for the foster children and families in Flagler County. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for children up to 12 years old.

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p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2; and 12-5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 3 Where: The Casements, 25 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach Details: The Casements Guild is hosting its 45th annual Christmas Gala, themed “Holly Jolly Christmas.” A tree lighting ceremony will take place at 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 2, and there will be entertainment, food trucks, and train rides that night. On Saturday and Sunday, there will be entertainment, appearances by Santa and handmade crafts. The gift shop will also be open.

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Where: St. Mark by the Sea Lutheran Church, 303 Palm Coast Parkway, NE, Palm Coast Details: St. Mark by the Sea Lutheran Church is hosting a sale of crafts, microwave bowl potholders, table runners, potholders, crystal glassware, sets of Christmas dishes, baked goods, fudge and candy.

MINGLE AND JINGLE When: 1-4 p.m.

Where: Cherry Cultural Center, 925 George Engram Blvd., Daytona Beach Details: The Pilot Club of the Halifax Area will host its holiday fundraising event featuring basket auctions, raffles, entertainment and food. Tickets $25. Email pilotclubofhalifax@ gmail.com.

the beach. Free event.

MOTOWN AND MO’S BRINGING IN THE HOLIDAYS When: 4:30 p.m.

Where: Flagler Auditorium, 5500 E. Highway 100, Palm Coast Details: City Lites Inc. is presenting this holiday show, promising to send audiences on a trip down memory lane. Tickets cost $30. Visit flaglerauditorium.org.

PALM COAST HOLIDAY MARKET When: 5-9 p.m.

Where: Central Park in Town Center, 975 Central Ave., Palm Coast Details: The Palm Coast Holiday Market offers an opportunity for residents to immerse themselves in the Fantasy of Lights Festival while ticking off those lastminute items from their holiday wish lists.

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HOLIDAY AT THE BEACH PARADE When: 1-2 p.m.

Where: East on North 6th Street, south on A1A, west on South 6th Street, Flagler Beach Details: The Rotary Club of Flagler Beach is presenting this parade, which will begin at 1 p.m. when Santa lands on

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SUNDAY, DEC. 3 CHRISTMAS WITH THE BEL CANTO SINGERS When: 3:30-5 p.m.

Where: Lighthouse Christ Presbyterian Church, 1035 W. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach Details: Celebrate the Season as Bel Canto Singers, under the direction of David Redman, and accompanied

by Alessandro Fonseca on piano, and Lighthouse Christ Presbyterian Church’s handbell choir “JuBellation.” Tickets cost $15 and are available at the door, from choir members or online at www. belcantodaytona.org.

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DAYTONA BEACH CHORAL SOCIETY HOLIDAY CONCERT When: 3:30-5 p.m.

Where: Ormond Beach

Presbyterian Church, 105 Amsden Road, Ormond Beach Details: Enjoy a fun choral assortment of Hanukkah, Christmas and other holiday favorites. There will also be a carol sing-along. A reception will follow with light refreshments and a raffle. A $10 donation is suggested.

MONDAY, DEC. 4 WOMEN’S CRAFTS — RESIN MEZUZAHS When: 7 p.m.

Where: Chabad of Palm Coast, 160 Cypress Point Parkway, Unit A208, Palm Coast Details: Ladies, join this Jewish Women’s Circle group to create unique Mezuzahs for the home, just in time for Chanukah. RSVP required. Gourmet specialty donuts and drinks will be served. Bring a small wrapped gift for a gift exchange. Tickets cost $30 per person. Visit chabadpalmcoast.com/resin.

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HOLIDAY MAGNOLIA WREATH WORKSHOP When: 9:30 a.m. to noon Where: The Casements, 25 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach Details: Join the Ormond Beach Garden Club for a holiday magnolia wreath workshop. All materials will be provided. Workshop costs $30. RSVP

by Dec. 1 to sharchar@gmail.com or call 203-668-6413. Visit facebook.com/ RockfellerGardens.

ONE CHRISTMAS NIGHT IN MEMPHIS When: 7 p.m.

Where: Flagler Auditorium, 5500 E. Highway 100, Palm Coast Details: See this tribute to Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis, performed live and starring former cast members of the Broadway smash, “Million Dollar Quartet.” Tickets start at $54. Visit flaglerauditorium.org.

OMAM ART CLUB: OH SNAP! GINGERBREAD PLUSHIES When: 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Where: Ormond Memorial Art Museum, 78 E. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach Details: Youth ages 8-12 are invited to take a tour of the gardens and create a “gingerbread plushie” art project. Registration costs $12 for members, $15 for non-members. Fee includes all supplies. Visit ormondartmuseum.org.

FRIDAY, DEC. 8 HOLIDAZZLE MARKET When: 4-8 p.m.

Where: Ormond Memorial Art Museum, 78 E. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach Details: Kick off the season at OMAM and shop for gifts and treasures from local artists, crafters, and vendors. Children can take part in a project in the OMAM classroom. Enjoy beverages on the rooftop CALENDAR CONTINUES >>

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‘THE SOUND OF CHRISTMAS’ When: 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8; and 3 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 10 Where: St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 5400 Belle Terre Parkway, Palm Coast Details: The Choral Arts Society presents its 25th annual holiday concert, titled “The Sound of Christmas.” Free admission, but tax-free donations are appreciated to assist with the awarding of scholarships to local college-bound students pursuing music.

SATURDAY, DEC. 9 CHRISTMAS WITH MRS. FLAGLER When: 10 a.m. to noon Where: Anderson-Price Memorial Building, 42 N. Beach St., Ormond Beach Details: See folklorist Diane Jacoby bring Mary Lily Kenan Flagler, wife of Henry Flagler, to life during this Christmas performance packed with historical facts. Mrs. Flagler will recount the origins of Christmas decorations, traditions and celebrations.

Free admission.

32ND ANNUAL HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS PARADE When: 6:30 p.m.

Where: West Granada Boulevard, between Ridgewood Avenue and Beach Street, Ormond Beach Details: Celebrate “A Groovy Christmas” with this 1.5-mile long parade that will include walkers, vehicles and floats. The parade will start at Division Avenue and Ridgewood Avenue, go north until turning east at West Granada Boulevard. The parade will then turn south on Beach Street and end in front of City Hall.

2023 PALM COAST HOLIDAY BOAT PARADE When: 6-9 p.m.

Where: Cochise Waterway south to Grand Haven gazebo Details: See boats decked out in

holiday glory during this annual parade sponsored by the Palm Coast Yacht Club. The parade will be a mile longer this year and will begin at Cochise Waterway and head south past the Cimarron and Club House Waterways, sailing under the Hammock Dunes Toll Bridge.

The parade will continue past St. Joe Walkway and Waterfront Park before turning around at the Grand Haven gazebo to return to home port. Free.

A shuttle bus service will be available.

Residents can park at the Palm Coast Community Center on Palm Coast Parkway, and Flagler County buses will take them to and from European Village.

SUNDAY, DEC. 10 ORMOND BEACH HOLIDAY TOUR OF HOMES When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: Varies Details: Join the Ormond Beach Historical Society as it presents its Holiday Tour of Homes 2023. See stately mansions, cozy cottages, historic homes and modern villas during this annual fundraiser. Tickets cost $50

in advance. Visit ormondhistory.org.

DAYTONA BEACH CHORAL SOCIETY HOLIDAY CONCERT When: 3:30-5 p.m.

Where: Museum of Arts and Sciences auditorium, 352 S. Nova Road, Daytona Beach Details: Missed the first concert? Enjoy a fun choral assortment of Hanukkah, Christmas, and other holiday favorites.

There will also be a carol sing-along. A reception will follow with light refreshments and a raffle. A $10 donation is suggested.

MONDAY, DEC. 11 WET-FELTING POINSETTIA WORKSHOP When: 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: Ormond Memorial Art Museum, 78 E. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach Details: Learn how to make felted poinsettia in red, pink or white. Choose a pin back, a magnet or a wire to complete your piece to wear, display your holiday cards, or hang on your tree.

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CPH Engineers #42 Tom Gibbs Chevrolet #48 Democratic Party of Flagler County #28 England, Thims and Miller #13 Jeff Evans State Farm Insurance #45 Flagler County Sheriff’s Office #53 Flagler County Free Clinic/ Dr. Jane Walter #9 Flagler Dental Associates #2 Flagler Executive Airport #31 Flagler Palm Coast High School #32 Florida’s Best Roofing #40 Florida Power and Light #12 Grannies Nannies #21 Halifax Health #23 Hammock Beach Resort #30, #49

Hayward Brown Insurance #41 Intracoastal Bank #36 Jearlyn Ministeries #54 Mike and Jorjann Kuypers #18 Matanzas High School #34 The Frank Meeker Family; Steve and Kathy Carey & Family #50 Mike Morello, Inc. #26 In Loving Memory of Mayor Jon by Priscilla Netts #11 Ken and Diane Neu #37 New Spring Chiropractic #7 Palm Coast Fire Dept., Chief Berryhill and Family #55 Palmetto Electric #10 Phelan, Schroeder and Taylor #29

Rescon Group #38 Rogers Towing #43 Rotary Club of Flagler Beach #5 Rotary Club of Flagler County #1 Rotary Club of Flagler County in honor of Sam and Shirley Newton #3 Rotary Club of Flagler County in memory of deceased Rotarians #8 The Health Institute/Journey to Independence #22 Verdego Landscaping #17 Gail Wadsworth/Flagler County Republican Club #27 Yellowstone Landscape #52 Chris and Kelly Zwirn #4

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CHANUKAH FESTIVAL When: 5-7:30 p.m.

Where: European Village, 101 Palm Harbor Way, Palm Coast Details: Attend the largest Jewish Festival in Flagler County, hosted by the Chabad of Palm Coast. There will be entertainment and a menorah lighting.

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HOLIDAY AT THE CASEMENTS When: 6 p.m.

Where: The Casements, 25 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach Details: Attend this year’s “Holiday at The Casements” for a free holiday concert on the north lawn by The Moonlighters. Arrive at 6 p.m. and tour the inside of The Casements. A free dessert bar will open at 6:30 p.m., and the music will start at 7 p.m. There will be special appearances by Santa and

Mrs. Claus.

FRIDAY, DEC. 15 THE SILHOUETTES: ‘THE LIGHT OF CHRISTMAS’ When: 7 p.m.

Where: Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center, 5500 E. Highway 100, Palm Coast Details: The Silhouettes, golden buzzer winners on America’s Got Talent, are a shadow-dance company created and directed by Lynne Waggoner-Patton.

Experience the light of the holidays at this show. Tickets cost $54. Visit flaglerauditorium.org.

SATURDAY, DEC. 16 STARLIGHT PARADE When: 9 a.m. to noon Where: Belle Terre Parkway, in front of Belle Terre Elementary and Indian Trails Middle School Details: The Starlight Parade is back.

The city of Palm Coast, in collaboration with Flagler Schools, is hosting the parade, with pre-parade activities — games, food trucks and more — beginning at 9 a.m. The parade will start at 11 a.m. Want to participate?

Register at palmcoast.typeform.com/

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NAVY BAND SOUTHEAST HOLIDAY SHOW When: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Where: Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center, 5500 E. Highway 100, Palm Coast Details: See the Navy Southeast Band perform a free holiday concert. Tickets (up to two per person) must be picked up at Carrabba’s Italian Grill at 160 Cypress Edge Drive, Palm Coast; and Beach Front Grille at 2444 S. Ocean Shore Blvd. in Flagler Beach.

’MAGIC OF LIGHTS’ When: 6-10 p.m. daily through Dec. 31 Where: Daytona International Speedway, 1801 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach Details: “Magic of Lights” transforms Daytona International Speedway into a vibrant drive-thru holiday-themed light display for the seventh annual year.

“Magic of Lights” features dozens of displays, festive favorites and digital animation, all constructed with over two million of individual LED lights. Ticket prices start at $22. Visit MagicOfLights. com/Daytona.

SCHOOL’S OUT FOR ART: HOLIDAY COTTAGES When: 2-3:30 p.m.

Where: Ormond Memorial Art Museum, 78 E. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach Details: Children ages 4 to 12 are invited to take part in this art project while school is out. Enjoy a guided tour of the gardens and create a holiday cottage.

Registration costs $13 for members; $16 for non-members. Fee includes all

In celebration and remembrance this holiday season.

You and your family are invited to join us for a special holiday event.

Friday, December 8, 2023 | 4:30pm Luminary/ornament placement | 5:30- 6pm Holiday Service

550 N Nova Road | Ormond Beach Seating is limited; lawn chairs welcome | Light refreshments & hot chocolate | Bring a unique ornament to represent your loved one; complimentary dove ornaments will also be provided.

To RSVP, please contact or 386-677-8979.

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FAITH IN FLAGLER WORSHIP DIRECTORY TOMOKA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Dec. 24, 10 a.m. Christmas Eve Morning Worship Service Dec. 24, 4 p.m. Christmas Eve Traditional Worship Service Dec. 24, 6 p.m. Christmas Eve Acoustic Worship Service

Eve candlelight service with Holy Communion

1000 Old Tomoka Road, Ormond Beach Dec. 17, 3 p.m. "Blue Christmas" Worship (for those who suffered loss in 2023) Dec. 24, 9:30 a.m. Christmas Eve Worship (morning) Dec. 24, 7 p.m. Christmas Eve Worship (evening, with candle lighting)

ST. MARK BY THE SEA LUTHERAN CHURCH 303 Palm Coast Parkway, Palm Coast Dec. 24, 6 p.m. Christmas eve candlelight service with Holy Communion Dec. 24, 9 p.m. Christmas

TOMOKA CHRISTIAN CHURCH 1450 Hand Ave., Ormond Beach Dec. 24, 2 p.m. Christmas Eve Service Dec. 24, 3:45 p.m. Christmas Eve Service Dec. 24, 5:39 p.m. Christmas Eve Service Dec. 24, 7:15 p.m. Christmas Eve Service

ST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL CHURCH 5400 Belle Terre Parkway, Palm Coast Dec. 24, 10 a.m. Morning Service Dec. 24, 5 p.m. Family Worship with Children’s Pageant and Holy Communion Dec. 24, 10:30 p.m. Traditional Festive Worship with

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF ORMOND BEACH 336 S. Halifax Drive, Ormond Beach

Organ, Choir and Holy Communion.

Incense will be used at the service.

TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH PALM COAST 156 Florida Park Drive, Palm Coast Dec. 3, 10 a.m. First Sunday in Advent Dec. 10, 10 a.m. Advent Service featuring Chancel Choir and Youth Vocalists Dec. 17, 10 a.m. Advent Service featuring Handbell Choir Dec. 24, 4 p.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight service with communion

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FLORIDA AGRICULTURAL MUSEUM 7900 Old Kings Road, Palm Coast Dec. 24, 6:30 p.m. Community Candlelight Christmas service sponsored

by Trinity Presbyterian Church PC.

ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH 44 South Halifax Drive, Ormond Beach Dec. 24, 5 p.m. Children's Christmas Pageant Dec. 24, 8 p.m. Christmas Eve Service with Brass and Choir Dec. 24, 10:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Service with Brass and Choir Dec. 25, 9 a.m. Christmas Day Service

600 S. Nova Road, Ormond Beach Dec. 23, 4 p.m. Fourth Sunday of Advent Dec. 24, 7:30 a.m. Fourth Sunday of Advent Dec. 24, 9 a.m. Fourth Sunday of Advent Dec. 24, 4 p.m. Christmas Eve Dec. 24, 7 p.m. Christmas Eve

Dec. 24, 10 p.m. Christmas Eve Dec. 25, 9 a.m. Christmas Day Dec. 30, 4 p.m. Holy Family Dec. 31, 7:30 a.m. Holy Family Dec. 31, 9 a.m. Holy Family Dec. 31, 11 a.m. Holy Family Jan. 1, 2024, 9 a.m. Mary Mother of God-Holy Day of Obligation Jan. 1, 2024, 12:10 p.m. Mary Mother of God-Holy Day of Obligation

PARKVIEW CHURCH

CALVARY CHRISTIAN CHURCH

5435 Belle Terre Parkway, Palm Coast Dec. 23, 4 p.m. Christmas Eve Services Dec. 23, 6 p.m. Christmas Eve Services Dec. 24, 9 a.m. Christmas Eve Services Dec. 24, 11 a.m. Christmas Eve Services Dec. 24, 1 p.m. Christmas Eve Services

1687 W. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach Dec. 17, 6 p.m. A CalvaryFL Christmas Production Dec. 24, 10 a.m. Christmas Even Service

THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 402 N. Palmetto St., Bunnell Dec. 24, 9 a.m. Christmas service Dec. 24, 11 a.m. Christmas service

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The Palm Coast Yacht Club Presents

The 40th Annual Palm Coast Holiday Boat Parade In Honor of Al Krier

Proudly the largest in Florida December 9th 2023 at 6 p.m.

Visit www.PalmCoastYachtClub.com or Facebook. Broadcast live on Flagler Broadcasting 100.9 FM and by the city worldwide on YouTube.

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