⭐ Healthy Moves, Graduation Photos, and Fluoride Blues

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03 Apr

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⭐ Healthy Moves, Graduation Photos, and Fluoride Blues

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🏃‍♂️Mayor’s Health & Fitness Challenge Kicks Off

Ormond Beach residents laced up and weighed in as the 2025 Mayor’s Health and Fitness Challenge launched at the South Ormond Neighborhood Center on March 29. This four-week wellness push is designed for all ages and fitness levels, offering not just healthier habits, but a little friendly competition with prizes at the finish line. Mayor Jason Leslie encouraged locals to get moving, noting this year’s challenge comes with improvements—and promises of more to come. The program’s goal is simple: healthier bodies, happier minds, and a stronger sense of community. So whether you're tracking steps, shedding pounds, or just showing up for support, the challenge is a gentle nudge toward a better you.
Source: Ormond Beach

🎓 Volusia Libraries Offering Free Graduation Photos

Graduation season just got a little more picture-perfect. Volusia County Libraries, including the Ormond Beach Regional Library, are offering free green screen photo sessions for graduates at every level—from preschool to college. Students can bring their own cap and gown or check with staff to borrow one. With fun digital backdrops and easy email delivery, the sessions are designed to be a stress-free way to capture an important milestone. For Ormond Beach, photo times run from May 11–14. Just don’t forget to bring your best smile—and your email address.
Source: Ormond Observer

🦷 City Stands by Fluoride Removal Despite Pushback

Despite warnings from dental professionals, the Ormond Beach City Commission voted unanimously to remove fluoride from the city’s water supply—cementing a move that first began back in January. Supporters of the decision cite concerns about health risks and the ethics of mass medication, while local dentists argue the absence of fluoride could lead to higher rates of tooth decay, especially in children. The city will save an estimated $14,800 annually, but dentists say families could pay much more in dental costs. Some commissioners expressed openness to future changes or even placing the issue on the 2026 ballot. In the meantime, residents remain split as a recent Ormond Pulse poll with 83 votes for flouridation and 58 against with 15 undecided. As Commissioner Harold Briley put it, “Beauty is, we can always put it back.”
Source: Ormond Observer

Interested in A.I.?
Ormond Beach Author Pens AI Beginners Guide

Debra Brenneman, an Ormond Beach-based author, brings clarity and warmth to a complex topic in her new book AI for Beginners. Inspired by a casual conversation with her son, Brenneman realized just how deeply artificial intelligence has become embedded in our daily lives—from GPS and Alexa to tools like ChatGPT. Recognizing that many people still feel intimidated by the concept, she set out to write a guide that breaks AI down in a way that's accessible, relatable, and free of technical jargon. With AI for Beginners, Brenneman offers a friendly, approachable introduction to the world of artificial intelligence, helping everyday readers understand what AI is, how it works, and why it matters now more than ever. The book goes on sale on Amazon on April 1.

“If you like the book, please leave me a good review on Amazon”
-Debra Brenneman

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  • Thu Apr 3

  • Event: Ormond Beach Farmers Market @ David Hood Plaza, 8 AM – 1 PM
    Ormond Beach Farmer's Market, 22 S Beach St, Ormond Beach, FL

  • Event: FREE BLOOD SUGAR AND VISION SCREENING, 10 AM – 1 PM
    Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30 S Beach St, Ormond Beach, FL

  • Event: Private Training: 1 Day, 2 – 4 PM
    Ormond Beach Sports Complex, 700 Hull Rd, Ormond Beach, FL

  • Event: Authentic Gemstone Jewelry Class, 1 – 3 PM
    The Salty Mermaid, 1546 - 1548 Ocean Shore Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL

  • Event: Quality of Life Advisory Board, 5 PM
    Ormond Beach City Hall, 22 S Beach St, Ormond Beach, FL

  • Event: Gentle Flow, 6 – 7 PM
    Sol Wellness Yoga Studio, 725 S Nova Rd, Ormond Beach, FL

  • Event: Young Guns, 7 – 10 PM
    Ormond Beach Performing Arts, 399 US-1, Ormond Beach, FL

  • Event: Trivia Night at Kava Kula, 8 – 10 PM
    Kava Kula Kava Bar & Lounge, 142 E Granada Blvd #213/214, Ormond Beach, FL

  • Fri Apr 4

  • Event: Private Training: 1 Day, 12–2 PM
    Ormond Beach Sports Complex, 700 Hull Rd, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Collective Bargaining Meeting for National..., 1 PM
    Events Center at Ormond Beach, 1437 US-1 STE C1, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Friday Karaoke at the OB with HARRYOKE!, 6:30–10:30 PM
    Ormond Beach Sports Corner Bar and Grill, 709 S Nova Rd, Ormond Beach

  • Event: 'The Rat Pack Together Again' starring Tony Sands, 7–9 PM
    Ormond Beach Performing Arts, 399 US-1, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Movies on the Halifax - Peter Rabbit, 8 PM
    Rockefeller Gardens, 25 Riverside Dr, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Fletcher’s Irish Pub & Brewery – Holly Hill, 8:30 PM
    Fletcher's Brewery, 745 Ridgewood Ave, Holly Hill

  • Event: -Jimmy Ali - Live Friday's at "The Grind", 9:00–11:59 PM
    Grind Gastropub & Kona Tiki Bar, 49 W Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach

  • Sat Apr 5

  • Event: 3rd Annual Saddle Up for St. Jude, 9:30 AM
    Iron Horse Saloon, 1068 US-1, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Small Group Saturday-LS, 10 AM – 12 PM
    Ormond Beach Sports Complex, 700 Hull Rd, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Springtime Floral Watercolor Class, 11 AM – 1 PM
    The Salty Mermaid, 1546 - 1548 Ocean Shore Blvd, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Peak Performance, 11 AM – 1 PM
    Lenny's, 298 S Nova Rd, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Duck Fest!, 11 AM – 2 PM
    Tomoka Outpost, 2099 N Beach St, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Open House - 12PM-2PM, 12 – 2 PM
    113 Longridge Ln, Ormond Beach

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

  • Event: Wine Curiosity, 2 – 6 PM
    beach + vine, 1458 Ocean Shore Blvd, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Spring Open House, 2 – 5 PM
    beach + vine, 1458 Ocean Shore Blvd, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Riverside Live Music at Tomoka Outpost inside..., 6 – 9 PM
    Tomoka Outpost, 2099 N Beach St, Ormond Beach

  • Event: The Good Life Band: Beachside - Ormond Beach, 6:30 – 10:30 PM
    Beachside, 790 S Atlantic Ave, Ormond Beach

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