Nearly every student, regardless of income or circumstances is eligible for some form of financial aid, and sadly, up to eight million students each year do not even apply. A primary reason is that the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (or FAFSA) is very complicated and time-consuming to complete. Recognizing that local high school seniors must overcome this challenge, the Chamber, Flagler County Public Schools and a group of local volunteers hope to give students tools and information they need to make it easier to apply for and ultimately obtain financial aid. 

Volunteer mentors will be available to meet individually with students and their families February 8 and 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Matanzas High School, and on February 10 and 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. at  Flagler Palm Coast High School.  If you would like to learn more, or sign up for a one-on-one appointment, please call the Flagler County Chamber of Commerce & Affiliates at 386.437.0106. 

The Small Business Development Center will be hosting the SBDC Start-Up Series on February 10 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m at the Daytona State College in Building 110, Room 112.  This is a five part series to assist in starting a business.  Other dates will be February 17, 24 and 3/3.  There will be different topics each week including: starting a business, financing, record keeping, taxes and marketing.  For more information and for fee options, please contact Nancy Franssen at 386.506.4723 or visit www.sbdcdaytona.com.

Ripple Effect Ecotours, in partnership with the Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience, is now offering the Coastal Module of the Florida Master Naturalist Program.  Course date begins Monday February 8 and runs every Monday and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with graduation on February 26.  Register online at www.masternaturalist.org and click on "Course Offerings" for specific class times.  Cost is $225, which includes all field trips, 40 contact hours of instruction, a comprehensive student reference workbook, and upon completion, registration in the UF FMNP database as a Coastal Naturalist.  A UF-IFAS certificate of achievement, embroidered FMNP patch, and FMNP Coastal lapel pin also will be provided at completion.  For more information about the Coastal System Module training or about the FMNP in general, contact Ripple Effect Ecotours at 904.347.1565.

The Flagler Playhouse presents "Always...  Patsy Cline" on the following dates:  February 12 and 13 at 7:30 p.m.  The production will be featuring Nancy Carbone & Pat Love.  Tickets are $25 per person.  For more information, please call the Box Office at 386-586-0773

The Flagler Playhouse presents "Always...  Patsy Cline" on the following dates:  February 13 at 7:30 p.m.  The production will be featuring Nancy Carbone & Pat Love.  Tickets are $25 per person.  For more information, please call the Box Office at 386-586-0773

Ripple Effect Ecotours, in partnership with the Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience, is now offering the Coastal Module of the Florida Master Naturalist Program.  Course date begins Monday February 8 and runs every Monday and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with graduation on February 26.  Register online at www.masternaturalist.org and click on "Course Offerings" for specific class times.  Cost is $225, which includes all field trips, 40 contact hours of instruction, a comprehensive student reference workbook, and upon completion, registration in the UF FMNP database as a Coastal Naturalist.  A UF-IFAS certificate of achievement, embroidered FMNP patch, and FMNP Coastal lapel pin also will be provided at completion.  For more information about the Coastal System Module training or about the FMNP in general, contact Ripple Effect Ecotours at 904.347.1565.

The Small Business Development Center will be hosting the SBDC Start-Up Series on February 17 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m at the Daytona State College in Building 110, Room 112.  This is a five part series to assist in starting a business.  Other dates will be February 17, 24 and 3/3.  There will be different topics each week including: starting a business, financing, record keeping, taxes and marketing.  For more information and for fee options, please contact Nancy Franssen at 386.506.4723 or visit www.sbdcdaytona.com.

Join the Chamber at the Flagler Auditorium for February Business After Hours.  The festivities start at 5:30 pm for food, fun and networking at the Auditorium, 5500 East Hwy 100 Palm Coast, 32164.  This event is open to all business professionals in Flagler County. Not a member? No problem. Come to network and learn more about what the Chamber can do for you!

Your admission fee? Nonperishable food items which will be donated to Grace Community Food Pantry. If you do not bring a food donation, members will be charged $5 (nonmembers $10) at the door. For more information, call 386.437.0106.

Ripple Effect Ecotours, in partnership with the Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience, is now offering the Coastal Module of the Florida Master Naturalist Program.  Course date begins Monday February 8 and runs every Monday and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with graduation on February 26.  Register online at www.masternaturalist.org and click on "Course Offerings" for specific class times.  Cost is $225, which includes all field trips, 40 contact hours of instruction, a comprehensive student reference workbook, and upon completion, registration in the UF FMNP database as a Coastal Naturalist.  A UF-IFAS certificate of achievement, embroidered FMNP patch, and FMNP Coastal lapel pin also will be provided at completion.  For more information about the Coastal System Module training or about the FMNP in general, contact Ripple Effect Ecotours at 904.347.1565.

Ripple Effect Ecotours, in partnership with the Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience, is now offering the Coastal Module of the Florida Master Naturalist Program.  Course date begins Monday February 8 and runs every Monday and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with graduation on February 26.  Register online at www.masternaturalist.org and click on "Course Offerings" for specific class times.  Cost is $225, which includes all field trips, 40 contact hours of instruction, a comprehensive student reference workbook, and upon completion, registration in the UF FMNP database as a Coastal Naturalist.  A UF-IFAS certificate of achievement, embroidered FMNP patch, and FMNP Coastal lapel pin also will be provided at completion.  For more information about the Coastal System Module training or about the FMNP in general, contact Ripple Effect Ecotours at 904.347.1565.

The Small Business Development Center will be hosting the SBDC Start-Up Series on February 24 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m at the Daytona State College in Building 110, Room 112.  This is a five part series to assist in starting a business.  Other dates will be February 24 and 3/3.  There will be different topics each week including: starting a business, financing, record keeping, taxes and marketing.  For more information and for fee options, please contact Nancy Franssen at 386.506.4723 or visit www.sbdcdaytona.com.

Ripple Effect Ecotours, in partnership with the Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience, is now offering the Coastal Module of the Florida Master Naturalist Program.  Course date begins Monday February 8 and runs every Monday and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with graduation on February 26.  Register online at www.masternaturalist.org and click on "Course Offerings" for specific class times.  Cost is $225, which includes all field trips, 40 contact hours of instruction, a comprehensive student reference workbook, and upon completion, registration in the UF FMNP database as a Coastal Naturalist.  A UF-IFAS certificate of achievement, embroidered FMNP patch, and FMNP Coastal lapel pin also will be provided at completion.  For more information about the Coastal System Module training or about the FMNP in general, contact Ripple Effect Ecotours at 904.347.1565.

Join members of the Flagler Audubon Society in this morning bird walk and document the birds and wildlife seen at the Gamble Rogers MSRA, Flagler Beach, FL.  Participants will be assisting in a bird and wildlife survey conducted bimonthly at the park.  Meet at the parking lot near the park's picnic area (on the Intracoastal Waterway side of the park) at 8:00 a.m.  For more information, call 386.445.8653.

The Small Business Development Center will be hosting the SBDC Start-Up Series on March 3 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m at the Daytona State College in Building 110, Room 112.  This is a five part series to assist in starting a business.  There will be different topics each week including: starting a business, financing, record keeping, taxes and marketing.  For more information and for fee options, please contact Nancy Franssen at 386.506.4723 or visit www.sbdcdaytona.com.