Find out what's happening at the Chamber, in the community and more! Plus, suggest a posting of your own upcoming event! May 2008 DATE/TIME EVENT INFORMATION 2:00 PM  May 3, 2008 to 10:00 PM  May 11, 2008 The Legacy Jazz Festival '08 Come out for a week long celebration of all things jazz. The North East Flordia Jazz Association presents this Jazz week which features Live Music, Art Exhibits, Family Friendly Festivities, outdoor concerts and more. For details check out www.legacyjazz.com May 9th  Fabulous 4th Parade and Vendor Applications Sign up now for the Fabulous 4th to be either in the parade or as a vendor. Applications can be printed from http://www.flaglerchamber.org/happenings/happenings8.html or pick one up at the Flagler County Chamber. Don't miss out on participating Flagler County's biggest event of the year. Deadline for all applications is June 13th at 5pm. For more information contact the Chamber at 386-437-0106. May 10, 2008 10:00 AM -  2:00 PM Florida Rose Workshop On May 10th, the Friends of Washington Oaks will offer two workshops during their Second Saturday Plant Sale. Have you had success in growing roses in Florida and/or you want to learn more? At 11am expert gardner Liz Morrison will share her techniques and secrets. At 1pm she will give you background and steps to success for growing Florida Heritage Roses. Regular park enterance fees apply. For more information contact Cristy Leonard at 386-446-6783. May 10th  Teens in Flight Teens-In-Flight is a program devoted to working with teens and teaching them how to fly. The program centers around teaching teens the thrill of flying, earning a FAA private pilot license at no cost, and opening the doors to a career in aviation. To enter student must be 15 or older, still enrolled in school, write a 1000 work essay on "why I want to fly", pass a drug screening, pass an oral board, and be recommended by the School Board Superintendent or his/her designated represented. For more information applicants can call 386-569-5685. May 13, 2008 6:00 PM -  8:00 PM "Joy of Painting" Class- Beach Day The Palm Coast Recreation and Parks Department is offering "Joy of Painting", a class that teaches you to paint realistic landscapes, seascapes, and floral in a short time, even if you have never painted before. Katherine Liberoni, certified Bob Ross instructor, teaches the class. The Beach Day will be held May 13th starting at 6 pm at the Community Center (305 Palm Coast Pkwy NE). Registration forms are available at the Community center. Please register prior to night of class. For more information 386-986-2323. May 13, 2008 6:30 PM -  8:30 PM Foreclosure Prevention Workshop The Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida would like to invite the community to a Foreclosure Prevention Workshop at the Palm Coast Community Center. The workshop topics will include: options for homeowners currently delinquent on their mortgages, refinancing options for those not yet delinquent, options for homeowners with adjustable rate mortgages, Foreclosure Tax Liabilities, and more. To find out more information call 386-255-6573. May 14, 2008 6:00 PM -  9:00 PM Business Series Workshops 6 part series of business workshops designed for business owners who have recently opened a business or for individuals planning to start a new business. Topics include: “How to start, Business Financing, Record Keeping, Taxes, Marketing, and Business Planning”. The workshops will be held at Daytona Beach College (Daytona Beach Location) Building 110, Room 249. For more information contact Nancy Franssen at 386-506-4723. May 15, 2008 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Washington Oaks Gardens State Park offers Kayak Tours Washington Oaks Gardens State Park is offering kayak tours that will last two hours and take riders on a leisurely paddle through one of Northeast Florida's most beautiful landscapes. The tour fee is $40 per person, which includes all needed kayaking equipment, kayaking instruction, park entrance fees and bottled water. Spaces are limited an deadline is 24 hours prior to date. To sign up call Ripple Effect Ecotours at 904-347-1665. May 15, 2008 5:30 PM -  7:30 PM Business After Hours Naturescapes will host the Chamber's May Business After Hours at their location in Bunnell (313 Old Brick Road). Networking will begin at 5:30pm so don't forget to bring your business cards. This is a great opportunity to network with your local business community. Stay until the end for a chance to win the Pot of Gold drawing worth $650! For more information contact the Chamber at 386-437-0106. May 16, 2008 6:30 PM -  8:30 PM Parent's Night Out The Palm Coast Recreation and Parks Department is hosting "Parent's Night Out" for children ages 6-12 years at the Palm Coast Community Center. Come enjoy a movie with all your friends on a large 13 foot screen on Friday, May 16th. The movie will be "Alvin and the Chipmunks- Rated PG. Free popcorn and refreshments will be served. Doors open at 6:30pm; pick up is at 8:30pm. Admission is Free. For additional information call 386-986-2323. May 17, 2008 9:00 AM -  5:00 PM 2008 Garden Tour- "Beds, Blooms & Beyond" The Garden Club at Palm Coast would like to invite you to the 2008 Garden Tour co-sponsored by Better Buy Realty. There will be eight residential gardens to tour at your own pace. A plant sale will be held at one garden and master gardeners will be at one garden to answer questions. Tickets can be purchased in April at Aimee's Hallmark, Hammock Gardens Nursery, Naturescapes and Flowers by Shirley in St. Augustine(Ponce DeLeon Mall). For more informtation contact Jane Villa-Lobos at 446-0341 May 20, 2008 5:00 PM -  6:30 PM Flagler Beach Chamber Membership Meeting Join the Flagler Beach Chamber for their monthly membership meeting being held this month at Beachside Insurance & Financial Services in Flagler Beach (309 Moody Blvd). Meeting starts at 5pm. For more information contact the Chamber at 386-437-0106. May 21, 2008 11:00 AM -  1:00 PM Washington Oaks Gardens State Park offers Kayak Tours Washington Oaks Gardens State Park is offering kayak tours that will last two hours and take riders on a leisurely paddle through one of Northeast Florida's most beautiful landscapes. The tour fee is $40 per person, which includes all needed kayaking equipment, kayaking instruction, park entrance fees and bottled water. Spaces are limited an deadline is 24 hours prior to date. To sign up call Ripple Effect Ecotours at 904-347-1665. May 21, 2008 6:00 PM -  9:00 PM Business Series Workshops 6 part series of business workshops designed for business owners who have recently opened a business or for individuals planning to start a new business. Topics include: “How to start, Business Financing, Record Keeping, Taxes, Marketing, and Business Planning”. The workshops will be held at Daytona Beach College (Daytona Beach Location) Building 110, Room 249. For more information contact Nancy Franssen at 386-506-4723. May 22, 2008 5:30 PM -  7:00 PM Friends in Great Places Prosperity Bank invites their customers to "Friends in Great Places"- a customer appreciation event. It's their way of saying "Thanks" for allowing them to serve you. The event will be at the Pine Course at Pine Lakes Country Club. Attire is business casual and the event starts at 5:30. Please RSVP to Prosperity Bank, Palm Coast at 386-447-0404. May 24, 2008 12:00 PM -  5:00 PM Ice Cream and Pizza Parties Palm Coast Recreation and Parks invites all area youth (middle school to high school) to the Holland Park Youth Center. Enjoy ice cream and pizza along with video games, internet access, pool tables, air hockey and more every 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month. For more information call the Holland Park Youth Center at 386-986-2475 May 25, 2008 1:00 PM -  3:00 PM Washington Oaks Gardens State Park offers Kayak Tours Washington Oaks Gardens State Park is offering kayak tours that will last two hours and take riders on a leisurely paddle through one of Northeast Florida's most beautiful landscapes. The tour fee is $40 per person, which includes all needed kayaking equipment, kayaking instruction, park entrance fees and bottled water. Spaces are limited an deadline is 24 hours prior to date. To sign up call Ripple Effect Ecotours at 904-347-1665. May 27, 2008 2:30 PM -  4:30 PM Washington Oaks Gardens State Park offers Kayak Tours Washington Oaks Gardens State Park is offering kayak tours that will last two hours and take riders on a leisurely paddle through one of Northeast Florida's most beautiful landscapes. The tour fee is $40 per person, which includes all needed kayaking equipment, kayaking instruction, park entrance fees and bottled water. Spaces are limited an deadline is 24 hours prior to date. To sign up call Ripple Effect Ecotours at 904-347-1665. May 28, 2008 7:30 AM -  2:00 PM Fourth Annual "Business Express, Connections on the go" 6 new employment-related workshops at the Daytona Beach Hilton (100 N. Atlantic Ave), to help your business & hiring needs. Plus a new CEO, Business Owner training track presented by the Disney Institute. No Admission fee but attendants must pre-register by May 16th at www.centerforbusinessexcellence.net or call 386-740-6959. May 28, 2008 6:00 PM -  8:00 PM Free Seminar: Diets & Weight Loss Programs Exposed Image 4 Life is hosting a free weight loss seminar at the Flagler County Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, May 28th at 6pm. Keynote speaker, Dr. Mike Van Thielen, will discuss common flaws of popular diets and weight loss programs; and uncover the 7-steps to effective weight loss. Seating is limited so please RSVP to 386-445-7668. May 29, 2008 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM "Joy of Painting" Class- "Sweet Nectar" The Palm Coast Recreation and Parks Department is offering "Joy of Painting", a class that teaches you to paint realistic landscapes, seascapes, and floral in a short time, even if you have never painted before. Katherine Liberoni, certified Bob Ross instructor, teaches the class. The "Sweet Nectar" Day will be held May 29th starting at 10am at the Holland Park Activity Room(18 Florida Park Dr). Registration forms are available at the Community center. Please register prior to night of class. For more information 386-986-2323. May 31, 2008 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Washington Oaks Gardens State Park offers Kayak Tours Washington Oaks Gardens State Park is offering kayak tours that will last two hours and take riders on a leisurely paddle through one of Northeast Florida's most beautiful landscapes. The tour fee is $40 per person, which includes all needed kayaking equipment, kayaking instruction, park entrance fees and bottled water. Spaces are limited an deadline is 24 hours prior to date. To sign up call Ripple Effect Ecotours at 904-347-1665. June 2008 DATE/TIME EVENT INFORMATION Jun. 2, 2008 7:00 AM "Camp Can-Do" The Christian School of the Palm Coast United Methodist Church has opened registration for it's summer program "Camp Can-Do". Palm Coast and surrounding community children are welcome to enroll in the preschool program (infants through pre-k) or the elementary program (kindergarten through fifth grade). Preschool begins June 2nd, elementary on June 9th and both end on August 8th. To find out more information or to register call 386-445-2344. Jun. 2, 2008 6:00 PM -  9:00 PM E-Business for Small Business Workshop The Small Business Development Center has put together a series of workshops to assist small to mid-sized businesses succeed online with things like marketing and web presence. The workshop starts at 6pm and goes until 9pm at the Daytona Beach College (Daytona Beach) Building 110, room 249. For more information contact Nancy Franssen at 386-506-4723. Jun. 4, 2008 6:00 PM -  9:00 PM Business Series Workshops 6 part series of business workshops designed for business owners who have recently opened a business or for individuals planning to start a new business. Topics include: “How to start, Business Financing, Record Keeping, Taxes, Marketing, and Business Planning”. The workshops will be held at Daytona Beach College (Daytona Beach Location) Building 110, Room 249. For more information contact Nancy Franssen at 386-506-4723. Jun. 6, 2008 6:00 PM -  9:00 PM Music in the Park Concert Series Presents: Island Nights The Music in the Park Concert Serioes Presents Island Nights on Friday, June 6th from 6-9pm at Veteran's Park (Flagler Beach). The will be limbo contests for all ages, sidewalk chalk art exhibits, food, and more. For information go to www.cityofflaglerbeach.com or call 386-517-2040. Local merchants/businesses and the Flagler Beach Museum will be open late so bring a chair and relax with us. Jun. 6, 2008 7:00 PM -  9:00 PM Youth Drama Workshop presents "Scenes from Soulful Charlotte" John and Karen Barracuda, directors of the Drama Workshop for Youth of the Palm Coast United Methodist Church, again combine outstanding skills to draw first rate talent out of their youthful cast in "Scenes from Soulful Charlotte." This production will be held at 7pm on June 6th at the Palm Coast United Methodist Church. There is no charge for admission. For more information call Karen Barracuda at 386-206-4358. Jun. 9, 2008 6:00 PM -  9:00 PM E-Business for Small Business Workshops The Small Business Development Center has put together a series of workshops to assist small to mid-sized businesses succeed online with things like marketing and web presence. The workshop starts at 6pm and goes until 9pm at the Daytona Beach College (Daytona Beach) Building 110, room 249. For more information contact Nancy Franssen at 386-506-4723. Jun. 10, 2008 4:00 PM -  5:00 PM Summer Choirchimes at Palm Coast UMC Children of Palm Coast and surrounding communities, ages 8-13 years, are invited to join Summer Choirchimes held at the Palm Coast United Methodist Church. This is an 8 week class beginning June 10th and ending August 5th meeting on Tuesdays 4-5pm in the music suite of the church. For more information contact Melanie Crews at 386-503-9943. Jun. 11, 2008 6:00 PM -  9:00 PM Business Series Workshops 6 part series of business workshops designed for business owners who have recently opened a business or for individuals planning to start a new business. Topics include: “How to start, Business Financing, Record Keeping, Taxes, Marketing, and Business Planning”. The workshops will be held at Daytona Beach College (Daytona Beach Location) Building 110, Room 249. For more information contact Nancy Franssen at 386-506-4723. Jun. 21, 2008 6:00 PM -  8:00 PM Cosmic Bowl For Our Sheltered Animals The Flagler Humane Society presents Cosmic Bowling for our sheltered animals. Come bowl some strikes and help care for sheltered animals. Just a small $15 donation gets you unlimited bowling, shoe rentals, and the satisfaction of helping animals find loving homes. Tickets are available at the Flagler Humane Society (1 Shelter Drive, Palm Coast). Call 386-445-1814 for details. Jun. 23, 2008 6:00 PM -  9:00 PM E-Business for Small Business Workshops The Small Business Development Center has put together a series of workshops to assist small to mid-sized businesses succeed online with things like marketing and web presence. The workshop starts at 6pm and goes until 9pm at the Daytona Beach College (Daytona Beach) Building 110, room 249. For more information contact Nancy Franssen at 386-506-4723. Jun. 25, 2008 6:00 PM -  9:00 PM Business Series Workshops 6 part series of business workshops designed for business owners who have recently opened a business or for individuals planning to start a new business. Topics include: “How to start, Business Financing, Record Keeping, Taxes, Marketing, and Business Planning”. The workshops will be held at Daytona Beach College (Daytona Beach Location) Building 110, Room 249. For more information contact Nancy Franssen at 386-506-4723. July 2008 DATE/TIME EVENT INFORMATION Jul. 17, 2008 12:00 PM -  3:00 PM Flagler Humane Society Luncheon Fundraiser Join the Flagler Humane Society for a Fundraiser Luncheon on Thursday, July 17 at Noon. The luncheon is sponsored by and will be held at Outback Steakhouse (45 Plaza Drive, Palm Coast). Price is $20 per person including tip. To make an RSVP please contact Jill Augustensen-Scott at 386-329-4981 or the Flagler Humane Society at 386-445-1814.