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⭐ Oyster Gardens Take Stage, Trump Rally Update, Voter Turnout Report, Trunk or Treat Fun, Another Scam

Issue #1089

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.George Sloane
28 Oct

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Tomorrow: Partly cloudy. Showers likely late in the morning, then a chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms late in the afternoon and towards sunset. Breezy. Highs in the lower 80s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.

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🦪 Oyster Gardens Take Center Stage

Ormond-by-the-Sea resident Chuck Gleichmann will explain how vertical oyster gardens help local waterways at a public Garden Club of the Halifax Country program on Tuesday, Nov. 10.

The program begins at 11 a.m. at Ormond Beach Presbyterian Church, 105 Amsden Road. Gleichmann will discuss how recycled oyster shells suspended beneath docks provide a place for young oysters to grow—and how residents can get involved.

🇺🇸 Update: Trump Rally Set for Ocean Center

The location has been announced for President Donald Trump’s Friday, Oct. 30, rally in Daytona Beach: the Ocean Center at 101 N. Atlantic Ave.

Doors are scheduled to open at 3:30 p.m., and Trump is expected to speak at 7 p.m. The Republican National Committee is hosting the rally ahead of the Nov. 3 election.

🗳️ Flagler Turnout Ahead of Volusia

Flagler County is outpacing neighboring Volusia County in early election participation. As of Tuesday morning, approximately 31% of Flagler’s registered voters had cast ballots by mail or in person, compared with 24.1% in Volusia, according to figures reported by Fresh Take Vote.

That placed Flagler sixth and Volusia 19th among Florida’s 67 counties. Early voting continues through Saturday, Oct. 31.

🎃 Trunk-or-Treat Brings Fun to Rockefeller Gardens

Rockefeller Gardens filled with costumes, candy and community spirit on Oct. 22 for Realty Pros Assured’s annual Community Appreciation Night.

Families enjoyed trunk-or-treating, free food, a trackless train and a costume contest. Winners included Jason Redlond for funniest, Kekaei Kelly for scariest and Tyler Leblanc for most original.

The event has grown over the years: organizers say they now serve nearly 2,000 hot dogs.

🚔Another Scam To Be Aware Of

A 24-year-old flight attendant was arrested in Miami on a Flagler County warrant after a Palm Coast woman allegedly lost more than $25,000 in a scam, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office said.

Investigators say the victim was told she had won a Publishers Clearing House prize and was instructed to send money. The suspect faces fraud and theft charges and has been released on bond.

Anyone who believes they were targeted may call the sheriff’s office at 386-313-4911.

Source: WESH.com

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Events for Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Ormond Beach

  • Event: 🎨 Veterans Creative Expressions, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. — Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens, 78 E. Granada Boulevard, Ormond Beach. Create colorful prints with artist Mary Wentzel. Free for veterans and active-duty personnel; a guest age 16 or older may attend. Advance registration required. 

  • Event: 🎃 Grace Lutheran Pumpkin Patch, noon–4:30 p.m. — Grace Lutheran Church, 338 Ocean Shore Boulevard, Ormond Beach. Browse the church’s annual selection of pumpkins. 

  • Event: 🚔 National Night Out, 5–8 p.m. — Rockefeller Gardens, 25 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach. Meet local police and neighbors at this family-friendly community event, rescheduled from earlier in October. k

  • Event: 📚 Boo-zy Book Fair, 5–9 p.m. — Ormond Brewing Company, 301 Division Avenue, Ormond Beach. Novel Tea Book Shop brings books, gifts and local vendors to a Halloween-themed evening at the brewery. 

  • Event: 🍂 Oasis Church Fall Fest, 6–8 p.m. — Oasis Church, 85 S. Tymber Creek Road, Ormond Beach. Family fun includes a chili cook-off, trunk-or-treat, costumes and games. 

Daytona Beach

  • Event: 🍽️ Gather for Good: Future Farmers of America, 4–8 p.m. — GameTime at ONE DAYTONA, 250 Daytona Boulevard, Daytona Beach. Enjoy dinner and games while qualifying purchases support student programs. 

  • Event: 🛍️ Tanger Night Market & Trunk-or-Treat, 5–9 p.m. — Tanger Outlets, 1100 Cornerstone Boulevard, Daytona Beach. Shop local vendors and enjoy food trucks, live music and trunk-or-treating. Free admission. 

  • Event: 👻 Halloween Spooktacular, 5–7 p.m. — Beach Street Health and Rehabilitation Center, 1001 S. Beach Street, Daytona Beach. A free Halloween celebration for families.

  • Event: 🎃 Keiser University Daytona Scare Fair, 5–8 p.m. — Keiser University, 1800 Business Park Boulevard, Daytona Beach. Enjoy Halloween activities and explore the campus. Free admission. 

  • Event: 🍬 Mainland High School Trunk-or-Treat, starting at 5:30 p.m. — Mainland High School, 1255 W. International Speedway Boulevard, Daytona Beach. A community trunk-or-treat. The organizer’s listing gives conflicting end times of 7 and 7:30 p.m.

Events for Thursday, October 29, 2026

Ormond Beach

  • Event: 🎃 Grace Lutheran Pumpkin Patch, noon–4:30 p.m. — Grace Lutheran Church, 338 Ocean Shore Boulevard, Ormond Beach. Browse the church’s annual selection of pumpkins. 

  • Event: 🎨 Art of Healing Workshop, 2–3:30 p.m. — Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens, 78 E. Granada Boulevard, Ormond Beach. A creative workshop for adults and teens age 16 and older seeking time for reflection and relaxation. Advance registration required.

  • Event: 🐈 Sip & Support Fundraiser, 5:30–7:30 p.m. — Mimi’s Original Art, 1385 N. U.S. Highway 1, Ormond Beach. Enjoy local art, refreshments and raffle baskets while supporting Community Cats of Palm Coast. Admission: $20.

  • Event: 📚 General Fiction Book Club, 6–7:30 p.m. — Novel Tea Book Shop, 150 Tomoka Avenue, Ormond Beach. Discuss The Witch by Marie NDiaye with fellow readers. 

  • Event: 🎃 Halloween Trivia & Costume Contest, 7 p.m. — Ledo Pizza, 230 N. Nova Road, Ormond Beach. Bring the family for trivia, costumes and prizes during a spirit night benefiting Tomoka Elementary. 

Holly Hill

  • Event: 🏓 Pictona Open, time to be confirmed — Pictona at Holly Hill, 1060 Ridgewood Avenue, Holly Hill. The pickleball tournament begins October 29 and continues through November 1. Player registration closed October 25. 

Daytona Beach

  • Event: 🎮 Tabletop and Video Game Club Demonstration, 3–6 p.m. — Southeast Museum of Photography, 1200 W. International Speedway Boulevard, Daytona Beach. Explore tabletop and video gaming with Daytona State College’s gaming clubs.

  • Event: 🍂 Daytona Beach Housing Authority Fall Festival, 6–8 p.m. — Housing Authority of the City of Daytona Beach, 211 N. Ridgewood Avenue, Daytona Beach. A free evening of family fun, community connections and resources. 

  • Event: 🎵 Unplugged: All Things Considered, 6–8:30 p.m. — Victory Circle at ONE DAYTONA, 1 Daytona Boulevard, Daytona Beach. Enjoy a free evening of acoustic music with Jeremy and Andrea of Are Friends Electric. 

  • Event: 🎬 Ready Player One Screening, 6–8:20 p.m. — Southeast Museum of Photography, 1200 W. International Speedway Boulevard, Daytona Beach. Watch the 2018 science-fiction adventure set in a virtual world. 

  • Event: 😂 Comedy Showcase, 7–8:30 p.m. — Cristy B’s Comedy Club, 242 S. Beach Street, Daytona Beach. Stand-up comedy followed by an open mic. Tickets: $17.59–$28.29 including fees; two-item purchase minimum.

  • NOTE: Event information is gathered from online sources without verification. Readers are advised to check with the venue or other sources to confirm info.

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