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⭐County Council Special Meeting, Holiday Food For Vets, OB Celebrates Those Who Served
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🏛️ County Council Sets Nov. 12 Special Meeting
The Volusia County Council will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, at the Thomas C. Kelly Administration Center, 123 W. Indiana Ave., DeLand, in the second-floor council chambers.
Members will consider year-end fund reconciliation and appropriations for fiscal year 2025–26, confirmation of Caleb Marcum as Parks, Recreation and Culture director, and additional December council meetings.
The public may attend, with comments limited to agenda items. Residents can also watch the county’s livestream.
Anyone needing an accommodation to participate should contact ADA Title II Coordinator Jim Corbett at 386-248-1760 at least two business days before the meeting.
Watch online at Volusia County’s meeting livestream.
Source: Volusia County
🥧 Holiday Food Boxes Available for Local Veterans
For veterans and their families in the Ormond Beach–Daytona Beach area, holiday meal assistance will be available beginning 9 a.m. Monday, Nov. 16, at the Veterans Services office at 1845 Holsonback Drive, Daytona Beach.
Volusia Basket Brigade donated 150 food boxes for distribution across four county offices, with each box containing enough food for a holiday meal for six people.
Boxes will be distributed first come, first served, while supplies last. Veterans must provide proof of military service.
The county’s Veterans Services Division also helps current and former service members and their dependents prepare benefits claims. For information about the food distribution or other assistance, call 386-740-5102.
Source: Volusia County
🇺🇸 Ormond Beach Celebrates Those Who Served
That spirit of appreciation filled the Ormond Beach Senior Center on Nov. 5, when veterans and guests gathered for the city’s annual Veterans Day Celebration.
Mayor Jason Leslie presented a proclamation, and Ormond Strong founder Debbie Kruck-Forrester delivered remarks. Veterans stood as their military branches’ service songs played, and American Legion Post 380 Commander Bryant Thorpe offered the invocation.
Kruck-Forrester and her husband, Tim Forrester, presented commemorative coins thanking veterans for their service. Among those honored was 91-year-old Army veteran Marvin Miller, the oldest veteran attending.
Guests enjoyed lunch and music from Thompson-Browne. Organizer Sonja Johnson, who has coordinated the celebration for 15 years, described the tradition as deeply personal and a continuing opportunity to thank veterans.
Source: Ormond Observer
Fire & EMS Calls
November 9, 4:51 p.m. — Person fell at Hooligans Pub and Club in Ormond Beach
Medical Emergency.November 9, 4:36 p.m. — Person vomiting at residence on Oak Drive
Medical Emergency. Possibly related to the later Oak Drive report.November 9, 4:21 p.m. — Non-emergency medical transport at skilled nursing facility on North Nova Road
Medical Emergency.November 9, 3:21 p.m. — Person having chest pain at dialysis center in Ormond Beach
Medical Emergency.November 9, 3:21 p.m. — Outdoor fire reported near home on Seaside Drive
Fire.November 9, 2:21 p.m. — Non-emergency citizen assist at condo complex on North Nova Road
Other Non-Crime Event.November 9, 1:21 p.m. — Person reported unconscious near Deer Moss Trail
Medical Emergency.November 9, 1:21 p.m. — Person having seizures at Ormond Beach neurology office
Medical Emergency.November 9, 12:21 p.m. — Person suffering headache near South Nova Road
Medical Emergency.
Source: CrimeRadar–Ormond Beach. Listings reflect dispatch alerts and are not verified official reports.
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Events for Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Ormond Beach
Event: 🎨 The Natural Way to Draw with Lisa Carlson, 1–3:30 PM — Ormond Memorial Art Museum, 78 E. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach. The fourth session of a drawing-from-life course. Advance registration required. ormondartmuseum.org
Event: 🖌️ Elf Legs Acrylic Painting, 2–3:30 PM — Ormond Beach Regional Library, LaunchPad, 30 S. Beach St., Ormond Beach. Adults learn acrylic painting techniques while creating a holiday-themed painting. Supplies provided; registration required. Volusia County Public Library
Event: 🔬 S.T.R.E.A.M., 3–4 PM — Ormond Beach Regional Library, Children’s Area, 30 S. Beach St., Ormond Beach. Hands-on activities combining science, technology, reading, engineering, art, and math for school-age children. Volusia County Public Library
Holly Hill
Event: 🏛️ City Commission Meeting, 6 PM — City Hall, Commission Chambers, 1065 Ridgewood Ave., Holly Hill. A public meeting addressing city business. AreaMatter
Daytona Beach
Event: 🏛️ Special Magistrate Meeting, 9 AM — City Hall, Commission Chambers, 301 S. Ridgewood Ave., Daytona Beach. A scheduled public hearing before the city’s special magistrate. localdaytonabeach.com
Event: 💻 eLab, 11 AM–1 PM — Daytona Beach Regional Library, 105 Jackie Robinson Parkway, Daytona Beach. Get assistance with technology and computer skills. localdaytonabeach.com
Event: ♠️ $100 Green Chip Bounty Poker Tournament, 12:10 PM — Daytona Beach Racing & Card Club, 960 S. Williamson Blvd., Daytona Beach. A $100 buy-in bounty tournament with 15,000 starting chips and 20-minute levels. Ages 18 and older. Daytona Beach Racing
Event: 📷 Cyanotype Demonstration with Janet Bernardini, 12:30–1 PM — Southeast Museum of Photography, 1200 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach. Learn about the cyanotype photographic process and its artistic possibilities. Southeast Museum of Photography
Event: 🍲 Recipes & Reads Culinary Lab, 1–2 PM — Daytona Beach Regional Library, 105 Jackie Robinson Parkway, Daytona Beach. A culinary program featuring slow-cooker grape jelly and barbecue cocktail sausages. Events in Daytona Beach
Event: 🎨 Beginning Watercolor, 2–3 PM — Daytona Beach Regional Library, LaunchPad, 105 Jackie Robinson Parkway, Daytona Beach. An introductory watercolor painting program. localdaytonabeach.com
Event: 🎵 Music Showcase: Salty Grass, 2–3 PM — Daytona Beach Regional Library, Auditorium, 105 Jackie Robinson Parkway, Daytona Beach. An afternoon musical performance by Salty Grass. localdaytonabeach.com
Event: 📱 Tech Time: Appy Hour, 3–4 PM — Daytona Beach Regional Library, eLab, 105 Jackie Robinson Parkway, Daytona Beach. A technology session focused on apps and digital tools. localdaytonabeach.com
Event: 🦕 Dinovember, 3–4:30 PM — Daytona Beach Regional Library, Children’s Auditorium, 105 Jackie Robinson Parkway, Daytona Beach. A dinosaur-themed children’s program. Events in Daytona Beach
Event: 👶 Tour the Baby Place, 6–7 PM — AdventHealth Daytona Beach, 301 Memorial Medical Parkway, Daytona Beach. An in-person maternity-unit tour for expectant families. Check registration availability. AdventHealth Daytona Beach
Event: 🍷 Starry Night Wine Society: Holiday World Tour, 6:30–9 PM — Starry Night Gallery, 230 S. Beach St., Daytona Beach. Sample international wines with food pairings and door prizes. Tickets: $30 in advance or $35 at the door; space is limited.
Events for Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Ormond Beach
Event: 🇺🇸 Veterans Day Tribute, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. — Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens, 78 E. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach. Honor veterans with guest speakers, live music, food and reflection. Free museum and garden admission. ormondartmuseum.org
Event: 🙌 Calvary Youth, 6:30–8 p.m. — Calvary Youth Center, 1687 W. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach. A gathering for middle and high school students featuring faith and community activities. Calvaryfl
Ormond-by-the-Sea
Event: 🎨 Moonlit Oil Pastel Painting Class with Janie Lew, 2–4 p.m. — The Salty Mermaid Art, 1546 Ocean Shore Blvd., Ormond-by-the-Sea. Create a moonlit coastal scene using oil pastels. Materials included; $35 before ticket fees. Registration required. happeningnext.com
Holly Hill
Event: 🧘 11:11 Align & Manifest Yin Yoga & Sound Healing, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. — Soul Coffee and Co., 1563 N. Nova Road, Holly Hill. Gentle yoga and a crystal singing bowl sound bath. $30; reserve a space and bring a mat. happeningnext.com
Event: 🧘 Midday Wednesday Meditation, noon–1 p.m. — Unity of Daytona Beach, 908 Ridgewood Ave., Holly Hill. A welcoming meditation gathering for beginners and experienced participants. Unity of Daytona Beach
Event: 📖 The Christ: Spiritual Education and Enrichment, 1:30 p.m. — Unity of Daytona Beach, 908 Ridgewood Ave., Holly Hill. A class with Patricia “Trish” Weir exploring Unity teachings. The five-class series costs $50; contact the organizer about joining this session and its end time. Unity of Daytona Beach
Event: 💬 Spiritual Accountability with Rev. Martha Creek, 7–8 p.m. — Unity of Daytona Beach, 908 Ridgewood Ave., Holly Hill. An evening gathering exploring spiritual growth and everyday choices. Unity of Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach
Event: 🇺🇸 Veterans Day Community Celebration, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. — LPGA International, 1000 Champions Drive, Daytona Beach. Free community celebration featuring veteran recognition, a Veterans Wellness Village, service dog presentation, vendors, music and food. veteransdaycommunitycelebratio.wordpress.com
Event: ♠️ Veterans Day Poker Tournament, 11:10 a.m. — Daytona Beach Racing & Card Club, 960 S. Williamson Blvd., Daytona Beach. $50 buy-in, 15,000 starting units and 15-minute levels. Ember Rewards HEROES receive one free entry. Daytona Beach Racing
Event: 🎖️ 100 Stories of Service, 2 p.m. — HarborChase of Daytona Beach, 551 N. Williamson Blvd., Daytona Beach. A formal Veterans Day ceremony honoring 100 veterans, presented with HarborChase of Palm Coast. harborchase.com
Event: 🏁 Ford Proud to Honor Veterans Day Classic, tailgate opens at 3 p.m.; main event area opens at 6 p.m. — Daytona International Speedway, 1801 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach. A military tribute race and concert featuring Zac Brown Band, plus fan activities and entertainment. Tickets required. Veterans Day Classic
Event: 🎮 Gather for Good: Port Orange Soccer Club, 4–8 p.m. — GameTime at ONE DAYTONA, 250 Daytona Blvd., Daytona Beach. Dinner and games supporting the soccer club. Submit your physical receipt with the club’s name to have qualifying purchases count toward the fundraiser. ONE DAYTONA
Event: ♠️ $100 Double Stack Turbo, 7:10 p.m. — Daytona Beach Racing & Card Club, 960 S. Williamson Blvd., Daytona Beach. An evening poker tournament with a $100 buy-in. Daytona Beach Racing
Event: 🎸 Tiki Mike’s Battle of the Bands, 8 p.m. — Tiki Speakeasy Room inside Tiki Mike’s, 312 Seabreeze Blvd., Daytona Beach. Opening night of a weekly competition showcasing emerging bands across multiple genres.
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