(386) Area Community Blog

The Callan Group to blog on 386 Community Blog

When Ian Anderson with The Dream Homes Team showed me his community blog I just had to get involved. My name is Diane Michael and I am the Communications Director for The Callan Group – Custom Email Newsletter Campaigns for Your Small Business. I run a local woman/veteran owned business and I am always looking for ways to create synergy between professionals, the community and charitable functions. I am looking forward to being a regular contributor of the 386 Community Blog. My contribution to this site will be in 3 ways. 1.) I am very involved in local charity events so I will regularly write about events happening in town with links to learn more. 2.) Almost all of my clients are local in the 386 area and they regularly offer lots of savings and specials that I will highlight. 3.) I will touch on the power of email newsletters being the new word of mouth and how to use them wisely for marketing purposes.

To learn more about our services I encourage you to visit www.thecallangrp.com.

JAZZ AND POLITICS IN DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA

Just in case you’re looking for something to do this weekend, a quick reminder from Tom Massfeller noted the Ormond Beach Historical Trust will be hosting the Ormond Jazz Band from 6 to 9 p.m. this Friday night, June 27, and a play about Henry Flagler the evening of Saturday, June 28.

I’ve also attached a flyer for an upcoming Candidates’ Forum hosted by the Halifax Business & Professional Women’s Club at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 8^th, in the auditorium of the UCF Daytona Beach campus (DBCC/UCF parking map also attached). Several of our local and state office candidates already have RSVPed for this event. The audience will have the opportunity to ask questions! A presentation on the Equal Rights Amendment will precede the forum at 5 p.m. 

Download candidates_forum_flyer_v2.ppt

Download DBCC_directional_map.pdf

 

2nd Annual Gaslight Gala November 24th, 2007

Gaslight Gala

Don't miss the second annual Gaslight Gala celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Gaslight Parade.  This great event will be held at the Anderson-Price Memorial Building at 42 N. Beach St. in Ormond Beach this Saturday, November 24th from 6p.m. until 10 p.m.  The cost is $50 to attend.  Enjoy dancing under an original gaslight chandelier to the Sal Ronci Quartet, a 50/50 raffle, silent auction gift baskets, Great Gatsby photo opportunity and food and cocktails.  Wine is provided by Ormond Wine Co. and Daytona-Ormond Real Estate.  Hors d' oeuvres offered by Hull's Seafood and Restaurant.  Buffet entree offered by Gryphon's Lark.  Dessert offered by LuLu's Restaurant.  We hope to see you there.

Local Make a Difference Day Activities

So what are you doing this Saturday?  Did you know that this Saturday, October 27th is Make a Difference Day?  What is Make a Difference Day?  USA Weekend Magazine named October 27th as a national community service day.  It is a day that you can do whatever you want to help others.  You never know how you can Make a Difference in someone’s life. 

Our local Kiwanis clubs are sponsoring a Kiwanis’ Kids Safety Fair at the local Wal Mart stores this Saturday from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm.  All activities are free and include: water safety education, child ID fingerprints, home fire safety, gun locks, law enforcement demonstrations, forest fire prevention, community resource information and more.  There will also be clowns and face painting fun for the kids.   We will have the safety fairs at the following Wal Mart locations:

Palm Coast Wal Mart – 174 Cypress Point Pkwy
Ormond Beach Wal Mart – 1521 W. Granada Blvd.
Daytona Beach Wal Mart – 1101 Beville Rd.
New Smyrna Beach Wal Mart – 1998 SR 44
Deland Wal Mart – 1699 N Woodland Blvd.
Deltona Wal Mart – 101 Howland Blvd.

The City of Ormond Beach is also sponsoring a Make a Difference Day Family Festival at the Casements – 25 Riverside Dr in Ormond Beach this Saturday from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm.  This effort is to support Halifax Urban Ministries (HUM) in its efforts to prevent homelessness with a supply and food drive.

They are going to have all sorts of games and activities including a bounce house, balloons, tattoos, goody bags, story time and craft and food and drinks. 

Admission to the family is a donation of non-perishable foods or personal hygiene items.  Cash donations will be accepted and used to purchase additional food and personal hygiene items to support HUM.

Bring your kids out to enjoy the fun and Make a Difference!

We hope to see you there.

It's a good life,

Ian Anderson

Cobb’s Corner Classic 10K & 5K Race/Walk

Come out and join us for the inaugural Cobb’s Corner Classic 10K & 5K Race/Walk Saturday November 10^th at 8:00 am.  You can run or walk and enjoy the beautiful views along the river as you wind along the Ormond Beach Scenic Loop.  The run will begin at High Bridge Park at 8:00 am and wind through The Loop in Ormond Beach.  This event is presented by the Ormond Beach Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class IV.  Proceeds from the event will benefit PACE Center for Girls and the Ormond Beach Chamber of Commerce Leadership Program.  To register for this event call the Ormond Beach Chamber of Commerce at 386-677-6362, or at Spike’s Footwear on US1 in Holly Hill or you can register online at http://www.altavistasports.com/events.html.

Join us on the MS 150 Bike Ride from St. Augustine to Daytona Beach and back

A friend of mine had asked me if I was interested in joining them on a 150 mile bike ride from St. Augustine Florida to Daytona Beach and back.  It sounds like a challenge to me... raise money for charity and ride 150 miles in two days, I am in!

I started talking to people and beginning my fund raising efforts and I can't believe how many people I came across that have a friend or family member with MS.  I was working the Tech Fair for our local realtor association with Midori Miller who I just met recently and is responsible for inviting me into AR .  Her father has MS and her brother has ridden MS 150 rides in the past.  I mentioned that we could ride in honor of someone and she asked if I could ride for her father.  That is the least I could do.

On a side note, I have to say that Midori has been such a resource and driving force to get me on Active Rain (I just think she wants me to come to Century 21).  I have to return the favor.  She really does believe in "Pay it Forward"   This seems to be consistent with most of the people I have met since becoming a part of AR.

Another friend, Luanne Triolo had said that her sister has been diagnosed with MS and sent a picture.  She asked that I could ride for her sister as well.  It really makes such a difference when you are riding for a person.  It makes it so much more personal.

Join the crusade today.  Join us on the ride or volunteer for the event.  You can do one leg(75 miles) or the two day 150 mile ride.  You can make donations to MS here.

To learn more about MS go to their website.  It is a great cause and I am glad to be a part of the MS 150.

It's a good life,

Ian Anderson - Ormond Beach Real Estate

http://livinbythebeach.com/

The beginning....

Here is where it all begins.  I finally entered into the world of blogging.  I have been talking about putting together a community blog that would be a website available to everyone in the Daytona Beach area to post community events, news and what is happening in the area.  Being in real estate I always have people coming to me for all kinds of local information.  I wanted to make this a one stop website for people to access that information.  My goal is to have local professionals offer their knowledge and insight on what is happening on their side of the world.  As a local real estate expert with The Dream Homes Team, I will keep you informed of what is happening in the local real estate market.  I hope you enjoy.

Welcome To The (386) Area Blog!

Welcome to the (386) Area Blog! This Community Blog was created in order to give the people in the greater Daytona Beach area within the (386) area a free, interactive and comprehensive communication site that serves as a one-stop source for community news and information. This community blog offers constantly updated, pertinent news provided by Community bloggers represented by local organizations active in our community including civic organizations, schools, charities, general business, and many more. Best of all, anyone can join in on the conversation! Our Community Calendar provides information on upcoming events and activities important to our community. Comments are welcome, so let us know what you think!