LOCAL EVENTS

THURSDAY, MARCH 9

ORMOND BEACH AREA

DEMOCRATIC CLUB MEETING

WHEN: 7 P.M.

Where: 56 N. Halifax Drive, Ormond Beach

Details: The March meeting of the Ormond Beach Democratic Club will be held in person and on Zoom. Social visiting will be from 6:30-7 p.m., after which the meeting will begin. Elections for some of the offices will take place after a slate is presented and nominations are taken from the floor. Pending policies and legislations will be discussed and suggested responses/actions considered. Like-minded nonmembers are welcome to attend as guests. Club information and the Zoom link are available at ormondbeachdems.org.

PALM COAST DEMOCRATIC CLUB

MEETING

When: 7 p.m.

Where: African American Cultural Society, 4422 N. U.S. 1, Palm Coast

Details: The Palm Coast Democratic Club will host a discussion of Florida House Bill 1 on school choice. There will be a social hour beginning at 6 p.m. The meeting is open to all. For more information, call Palm Coast Democratic Club Interim President Donna Harkins at 386-237-7202.

FRIDAY, MARCH 10

TREASURES IN THE ATTIC

When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: Shepherd of the Coast Lutheran Church, 101 Pine Lakes Parkway Details: The Garden Club of Palm Coast will host its annual Treasures in the Attic Rummage Sale.

MOVIES IN THE PARK

When: 6:45-8:45 p.m.

Where: Central Park at Town Center, 975 Central Ave., Palm Coast

Details: Bring your blanket, lawn chairs and picnic baskets and watch “Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark,” rated PG, at Central

Park. This event is presented by Palm Coast Parks and Recreation.

SATURDAY, MARCH 11 HISTORY OF FISHING IN PONCE INLET

When: 9:30 a.m.

Where: Anderson-Price Memorial Building, 42 N. Beach St., Ormond Beach

Details: Marine Science Center Manager Chad MacFie will discuss the history of fishing in Ponce Inlet, from the Timucuan Indians to the modern fleet and conservation efforts during this event hosted by the Ormond Beach Historical Society. He will also share the stories and pictures from the families, fishermen and locals who created the backbone of Ponce Inlet as we know it today. Free program. There will be coffee and refreshments.

SIXTH ANNUAL STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL

When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, March 11-12.

Where: Central Park at Town Center, 975 Central Ave., Palm Coast

Details: Eat all things Strawberry during this annual festival. There will be family-friendly activities, arts, crafts, bounce houses, rock painting, pony rides, a pie eating contest and more.

Tickets cost $6; kids 2 and under are free. Visit palmcoastfest.com for a $1 off coupon; you may also bring a canned good for a discount. Festival benefits Flagler Habitat for Humanity.

CRAFT SHOW

When: 2-3 p.m.

Where: VFW Post 3282, 5810 S. Williamson Blvd., Port Orange

Details: Peruse local crafts at VFW Post 3282. Proceeds will go to support local veterans. There will be a bake sale and lunch options available for purchase.

CAIN’S LIVE AND IN COLOR TOUR

When: 7 p.m.

Where: Calvary Christian Church Center, 1687 W. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach

Details: See this concert by Chris- tian band CAIN, part of its first headlining tour. The concert will also feature Katy Nichole and David Leonard. The band invites the audience to dress in the same color as its members. In Ormond Beach, the designated color will be orange. Tickets cost $25 for general admission. Visit itickets.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 12

TRINITY HANDBELL CHOIR AND FRIENDS IN CONCERT

When: 4 p.m.

Where: Trinity Presbyterian Church, 156 Florida Park Drive, Palm Coast

Details: This concert promises to be a musical journey from Lent to Easter, featuring an organ, piano, vocal and flute solos, as well as narration. A freewill offering is requested to benefit local food banks.

SWINGTIME! THE JIVE ACES

When: 7 p.m.

Where: Flagler Auditorium, 5500 State Road 100, Palm Coast by a parent or grandparent. After the tour, there will be a watercolor activity. Most supplies included, but children must bring their own 8-by-10-inch mixed-media sketchbook. Activity costs $15 for museum members; $18 for nonmembers. Visit ormondartmuseum.org.

Details: See these Britain’s Got Talent stars, known for their high-energy music featuring songs by Louis Prima, Cab Calloway, Benny Goodman and more. Tickets $40-$50. Visit flaglerauditorium.org.

CIVIL DISCOURSE/COMMON

GROUND

When: 5:30 p.m.

Where: Ormond Beach Public Library auditorium, 30 S. Beach St., Ormond Beach

Details: Attend the next meeting of Civil Discourse/Common Ground. The civic-minded group aims to engage in dialogue about how to best create change in local communities.

TUESDAY, MARCH 14

LEWIS AND CLARK CIRCUS

When: 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, March 14-15; 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 16; and 5:30 p.m. Friday, March 17

Where: Florida Agricultural Museum, 7900 Old Kings Road N., Palm Coast

Details: Experience 90 minutes of circus fun. Tickets cost $20 per adult and $5 per child online; $25 per adult and $10 per child at the door. Visit lewisandclarktickets.com.

ONGOING COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY’ AWARDS EXHIBIT

When: Through March 18

MONDAY, MARCH 13

YOUTH GARDEN TOUR AND ART ACTIVITY

When: 1-2:30 p.m.

Where: Ormond Memorial Art Museum and Gardens, 78 E. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach

Details: OMAM is inviting children ages 5-12 for a tour of the memorial gardens, led by Garden Artisan Janett Taylor. Kids must be accompanied

Where: Art League of Daytona Beach, 433 S. Palmetto Ave., Daytona Beach Details: See works by members of the Art League of Daytona Beach, Casements Camera Club, Flagler Beach Photography Club, Port Orange Camera Club and Southeast Volusia Camera Club. Gallery is open 1-4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday.

‘ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S

NEST’

When: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday March 10-11; and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 12

Where: Flagler Playhouse, 301 E. Moody Blvd., Bunnell

Details: See this stage adaptation of Ken Kesey’s novel by Dale Wasserman. The play explores the brutality of life in a mental institution with humor and unforgettable characters. Tickets cost $25, or $20 for students. Visit flaglerplayhouse.org.

Volusia County Senior

SOFTBALL

When: 6:45 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays

Where: Derbyshire Park and Sports Complex, 849 Derbyshire Road, Daytona Beach

Details: This 50-and-older men’s senior softball league is now forming. It’s both recreational and competitive. Call Joe Daly at 954-732-0992 or visit nsbseniorsoftball.com.

Exercises For The Maturing

BODY

When: 10:30 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays

Where: First Baptist Church Of Palm Coast, 6050 Palm Coast Parkway, Palm Coast Details: Attend upbeat classes with Senior Fitness Specialist Artie Gardella, presented by Synergy Senior Fitness. Insurances that cover fitness accepted, or a donation for those with no coverage. Visit Synergyseniorfitness.com.

MOAS EXHIBITIONS

When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday

Where: Museum of Arts and Sciences, 352 S. Nova Road, Daytona Beach Details: The Museum of Arts and Sciences has the following shows on display: “Minor Masterpieces: Porcelain Painted Scenes from the Collection,” and “Sensations: Florida Artists Group Statewide Exhibition.”

Post 115 monthly meeting will feature a potluck dinner and update of coming events. A Veteran Affairs Service Officer representative will be in attendance.

Mainland’s boys basketball team advanced to the state championship game.

Michele Meyers Contributing Writer

Mainland boys basketball players were crushed as they grabbed runner-up medals after being defeated 49-30 by No. 1 seed Belen Jesuit of Miami (28-4) at the 5A state championship in Lakeland on March 4.

The Wolverines celebrated their first championship in school history.

Coach Joe Giddens made his players watch them get their trophy and medals after the game.

“I told them to watch and soak it in,” he said. “I told them to watch them get the trophy because I wanted them to see what it feels like. We know how we feel now, we know how we don’t want to feel again.”

The teams tied the first quarter with 10 points each, but Belen Jesuit outscored Mainland in the remaining quarters — 9-2, 13-8 and 17-10. Point guard Nathan Kirk was held to five points while the remaining players were also pinned to single digits. Belen Jesuit’s Javi Rosell scored 22 points, while teammate Bryce Fitzgerald had 13.

Giddens said his team had never played a team like Belen Jesuit, which pressed the entire game and operated differently than other teams the Bucs had faced. Belen is coached by Gaston Rodríguez, who already had two state championships under his belt with Champagnat Catholic and Coral Reef Senior High.

“At the time, we could not do something that we normally do on the regular,” Giddens said. “Worst time for it to happen, and it did. We did not execute like we could have.”

The Buccaneers finished 25-6 after playing a monster schedule with teams ranked in the Florida High School Athletic Association top 20 that included third-ranked