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Issue #500

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15 Mar

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Ormond Beach Community Update

Local Artists Transform Downtown with Vibrant Mural Project

Ormond Beach is getting a colorful makeover as local artists Thays França and Teri Althouse begin work on a spectacular flower mural adorning their Art Spotlight gallery. The creative duo, who founded the gallery at 67 W. Granada Blvd. in 2022, received approval from the Ormond Beach City Commission in December to transform all four façades of their building.

Both artists describe their collaborative process as an extension of their friendship and business relationship. For França, this project is uniquely special as it marks the first time she's creating art for her own space rather than for clients.

Work began on the east-facing wall the week of March 10, with both artists expressing heartfelt enthusiasm about beautifying the downtown area. According to Althouse, seeing the mural taking shape from a distance was an emotionally rewarding experience.

A new lighted marquee-like sculpture will soon enhance the roofline as well, creating what the artists hope will be an inviting visual experience for the entire community.

NASA's SpaceX Crew-10 Mission Launch A Success

Looking beyond our community to the stars, NASA's SpaceX Crew-10 mission launched last evening from Kennedy Space Center at 7:03 p.m., after being postponed from Wednesday due to hydraulic ground issues.

The four-person crew includes NASA astronauts Anne McClain (commander) and Nichole Ayers (pilot), alongside mission specialists Takuya Onishi from Japan and Russian cosmonaut Kirill Peskov.

Their arrival at the International Space Station will enable the return of Crew-9 astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who have been in space since June 2024 due to safety concerns with their Boeing Starliner capsule, which reportedly experienced helium leaks and thruster problems. If weather conditions permit they could return as early as Wednesday.

During their mission, the astronauts will conduct over 200 experiments, including material flammability tests to improve future spacecraft designs, and studies on how space affects the human body and mind in preparation for future deep-space missions.

Source: WESH2.com

Local Law Enforcement Updates: Protecting Our Community

In serious local news, authorities continue their diligent work protecting vulnerable members of our community. An Ormond Beach man was recently sentenced to 366 days in prison followed by nine years of sex offender probation after pleading guilty to charges related to soliciting minors. Joshua Johnson, 41, was among eight individuals arrested during the Flagler County Sheriff's Office's four-month undercover operation dubbed "Operation Heartbreaker 2." Five of the eight men arrested in this operation have now been convicted.

In a related case, Ormond Beach police arrested 19-year-old Kyle Lambert on multiple felony charges involving an inappropriate relationship with a 12-year-old. The relationship was discovered when the victim's mother found concerning messages and photos on her daughter's phone. Lambert reportedly met the victim at Astro Skate of Ormond Beach.

Police spokesperson Pauline Dulange emphasized the importance of parental vigilance regarding children's technology use. There are concerns that other minors might have been involved, as the victim reportedly indicated Lambert may have engaged in similar behavior with other juveniles between ages 11 and 15.

Lambert is currently being held without bond at the Volusia County Jail, with a judicial order prohibiting him from contacting the victim or any minors. Authorities are encouraging parents to come forward if they believe their child might also be a victim.

Source: WESH2.com

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Sat Mar 15

  • Event: Trustees Training Class, 8 AM
    Fraternal Order of Eagles #3800, 190 S Nova Rd, Ormond Beach, FL

  • Event: Newborn Basics Class, 10:30 – 11:30 AM
    Pediatric Associates Ormond, 725 W Granada Blvd STE 1, Ormond Beach, FL

  • Event: Open House - 11AM-1PM, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
    114 Sunset Point Dr, Ormond Beach, FL

  • Event: Lighthouse Wooden Paddle Painting Class, 11 AM – 1 PM
    The Salty Mermaid, 1546 - 1548 Ocean Shore Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL

  • Event: Open House - 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM, 11 AM – 2 PM
    52 Pleasant Dr, Ormond Beach, FL

  • Event: Sunset Flamingo Painting Class, 1:30 – 3:30 PM
    The Salty Mermaid, 1546 - 1548 Ocean Shore Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL

  • Event: Nate Utley, 6 – 9 PM
    Ormond Garage, 48 W Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL

  • Event: Seth Pause, 4 PM
    Oceanside Beach Bar & Grill, 1900 Ocean Shore Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL

  • Event: Live Music: SoulFire — River Grille, 5 – 8 PM
    RiverGrille on the Tomoka, 950 US-1, Ormond Beach, FL

  • Event: Roaring 20's Party @ Beachside, 7 – 10 PM
    790 S Atlantic Ave, Ormond Beach, FL

  • Event: "DIRECT FROM NY" The NY Rockets "Good Rockin...", 7 PM
    Ormond Beach Performing Arts, 399 US-1, Ormond Beach, FL

  • Event: Esh x Schief: Sugar Works Distillery, 7 – 11 PM
    Sugar Works Distillery, LLC, 214 N Orange St, New Smyrna Beach, FL

  • Event: Learn Dry Needling (SFDN1) Course, Mar 14 - 16, 2025
    Elite Strength and Performance, 1011 8th St unit 301, Holly Hill, FL

  • Event: Watercolor Workshop with artist Bibi Gromling, Mar 4 – 15
    Ocean Art Gallery, 197 E Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL

  • Event: "UNDER THE BIG TOP" A Carnival of Dance Showcase, Mar 14 – 16
    JJ's Dance Fusion, 298 S Nova Rd STE D, Ormond Beach, FL

  • Event: Open Bezel Jewelry Class by Janie, Feb 21 – Mar 21
    The Salty Mermaid, 1546 - 1548 Ocean Shore Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL

  • Event: Yoga Outdoors with Kim - February and March at 10am, Mar 7 – 28
    Ormond Beach Environmental Discovery Center, 601 Division Ave, Ormond Beach, FL

  • Event: Open Mic Event, Mar 5 – Apr 4
    Kava Culture Kava Bar, 500 W Granada Blvd Ste 5, Ormond Beach, FL

  • Sun Mar 16

  • Event: Weekly Bowling, 6–8 PM
    Ormond Lanes, 260 US-1, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Yin Yoga, 4–5 PM
    Sol Wellness Yoga Studio, 725 S Nova Rd, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Open House - 1PM-3PM, 5–7 PM
    30 Coquina Point Dr, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Learn Dry Needling (SFDN1) Course (Mar 14 - 16, 2025), All day event
    Elite Strength and Performance, 1011 8th St unit 301, Holly Hill

  • Event: "UNDER THE BIG TOP" A Carnival of Dance Showcase, All day event
    JJ's Dance Fusion, 298 S Nova Rd STE D, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Yoga Outdoors with Kim - February and March at 10 AM, All day event
    Ormond Beach Environmental Discovery Center, 601 Division Ave, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Sunday Semi-Private: FG/KO, 10 AM–12 PM
    Ormond Beach Sports Complex, 700 Hull Rd, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Open Bezel Jewelry Class by Janie, All day event
    The Salty Mermaid, 1546 - 1548 Ocean Shore Blvd, Ormond Beach

  • Mon Mar 17

  • Event: No Preschool — Calvary Christian Academy, 8 AM – 6 PM
    Calvary Christian Academy Athletic Department, 1681 W Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Semi-Private Training (1-day Session 2pm-4pm), 2 – 4 PM
    Ormond Beach Sports Complex, 700 Hull Rd, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Historic Landmark Preservation Board, 4 PM
    10X Ormond Beach Apartments, 600 Crowne Commerce Ct, Ormond Beach

  • Event: BEACHSIDE, 6:30 PM
    Beachside, 790 S Atlantic Ave, Ormond Beach

  • Event: St Patricks Day Party, 10 PM
    790 S Atlantic Ave, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Camp Pictona - 3-Day Adult Camp, Mar 17 – Mar 19
    Pictona at Holly Hill, 1060 Ridgewood Ave, Holly Hill

  • Event: St. Patrick's Day Saintly Sips Cocktail, 12 AM
    Applebee's Grill + Bar, 150 N Williamson Blvd, Ormond Beach

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