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Where: 56 N. Halifax Drive, Ormond Beach

Details: The October meeting of the Ormond Beach Area Democratic Club will be held in-person and on Zoom. Social visiting will be from 6:30-7 p.m. and the meeting will begin at 7 p.m. During the meeting, candidates will be available to speak and answer questions, and further activities will be planned leading up to the November election. Like minded non-members are welcome to attend as guests. The club meets on the second Thursday of every month. Visit ormondbeachdems.org for a Zoom meeting request and more club information.

Where: Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30 S. Beach St., Ormond Beach

Details: A bear biologist from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will discuss bear biology, what to do if you encounter a bear, and how to reduce human-bear conflicts. Free program. Registration is not required. For more information, call 386-676-4191.

Where: Central Park at Town Center, 975 Central Ave., Palm Coast

Details: Bring your blanket, lawn chairs, picnic baskets and watch "The Nightmare Before Christmas," rated PG, at Central Park. This event is presented by Palm Coast Parks and Recreation. 

Where: Central Park at Town Center, 975 Central Ave., Palm Coast

Details: The fifth-annual Island Festival in Palm Coast is a family-friendly cultural experience featuring Caribbean bands, a vendor area with local art, island art, clothing and authentic island food vendors and trucks. Tickets cost $10 for early birds. Visit www.islandfestival5.com.

Where: Anderson-Price Memorial Building, 42 N. Beach St., Ormond Beach

Details: Get out your lederhosen and dirndls and join the Ormond Beach Historical Society for tis annual Oktoberfest event. The Bavarians will play traditional German music, there will be German food and you can enjoy a cold beer. There will also be a 50/50 raffle and costume contest. Tickets cost $45. Visit ormondhistory.org.

Where: Flagler Auditorium, 5500 E. Highway 100, Palm Coast

Details: This show is a fundraiser for breast cancer patient support. Tickets cost $27. Visit flaglerauditorium.org

Where: Flagler Playhouse, 301 E. Moody Ave., Bunnelll

Details: See this show, available for one night only, presented by "By The Way" theater. The show is about a person's ability to keep the memories of happy days alive, despite difficult life circumstances. It will be in Russian, but there will be a real-time live translation for those who don't speak the language. Tickets start at $30. Visit bythewaytheater.com/shop or call 847-707-2790 for tickets. 

Where: Big Lots Plaza, 122 N. Nova Road, Ormond Beach

Details: Get your pet vaccinated at a lower cost. Rabies shots will cost $5 for 1-year vaccinations. Other shots offered include dog distemper/parvo combo, dog flu, cat distemper combo, feline leukemia and more. Heartworm prevention and flea control products will be available for purchase. All vaccinations are administered with a licensed veterinarian. Cash only for shots; cards accepted for product purchase. No appointment needed. Clinic is open to everyone. Proceeds benefit abused animals. Call or text 386-748-8993 or visit spcavolusia.org

When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: The Three Chimneys, 715 W. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach

Details: Attend a free Family Day Open House at this local archaeological site. There will be a reopening dedication ceremony at 1 p.m. Park at Granada Professional Center at 725 W. Granada Blvd. Docent guides will be on-site to narrate the history of The Three Chimneys.

Where: Long Creek Nature Preserve, 1050 Palm Harbor Parkway, Palm Coast

Details: Presented by the Flagler Audubon Society in partnership with Wild Birds Unlimited of Palm Coast. This is a short walk with lots of great bird activity. Visit flagleraudubonsociety.com.

Where: Palm Harbor Golf Club, 20 Palm Harbor Drive, Palm Coast

Details: Join this golf fundraiser hosted by the Palm Coast Historical Society, which includes dinner, a 50/50 raffle, and prizes. Golf and dinner costs $60; Dinner only is $30. Visit palmcoasthistory.org/2022-nine-dine-fundraiser/.

Where: Highbridge Park, 39 Highbridge Road, Ormond Beach

Details: Learn about restoration in areas of the Tomoka River and strategies for restoring mangroves, oysters and salt marsh. An environmental specialist will discuss the importance of these habitats and share information about ethical angling. Participants are encouraged to bring their fishing gear. A Florida saltwater license is required to fish, and all regulations must be followed, though you are not required to fish to participate in the program. Bring a kayak, canoe or stand-up paddleboard, along with a life preserver and whistle. This is part of the county's free Explore Volusia programs. Registration is required. Call 386-736-5927.

Where: Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30 S. Beach St., Ormond Beach

Details: Marine Science Center Manager Chad Macfie will describe the center’s rehabilitation programs for sea turtles and seabirds. Free program. Registration is not required. For more information, call 386-676-4191.

Where: Central Park at Town Center, 975 Central Ave., Palm Coast

Details: Presented in partnership with the Palm Coast Observer, this month's Food Truck Tuesday will benefit the Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. Trucks will feature a variety of appetizers, main dishes, side dishes, and desserts available for purchase. Registration is not required. Visit parksandrec.fun.

When: 5-10 p.m. Friday Oct. 7, 14, 21 and 28; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, 8, 15, 22 and 29; and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9, 16, 23 and 30

Where: Cowart Ranch and Farms, 8185 W. Highway 100, Bunnell

Details: The ninth-annual Maze Dayz is now happening in Bunnell. Get lost in the farm's maze, visit the pumpkin patch, buy local produce, take a hayride and take part in other farm activities. Tickets cost $10; children 2 and under are free. Visit MazeDayz.com.

Where: The Casements, 25 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach

Details: The Ormond Beach Art Guild will hold its Fall 2022 exhibit at The Casements, featuring local artists. An opening reception will take place 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 14. Free event. The Casements is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, and 8 a.m. to noon on Saturdays.

Where: Jane's Art Center, 199 Downing St., New Smyrna Beach

Details: See this art exhibition composed of painted umbrella installations by the Florida Women's Art Association. The opening reception is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 3, from 4-7 p.m. Visit flwaa.com.

Where: News Journal Center Fine Art Gallery, 22 N. Beach St., Daytona Beach

Details: See this exhibition by the Florida Women's Art Association. Opening reception will take place on Thursday, October 13, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Visit flwaa.com.

Where: Galerie Elan, 230 S. Beach St., Daytona Beach

Details: See this exhibition by the Florida Women's Art Association. The opening reception will take place 5-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7. 

When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday

Where: Museum of Arts and Sciences, 352 S. Nova Road, Daytona Beach

Details: Want to spend a day looking at fine art? The Museum of Arts and Sciences has the following shows on display: "Art as Alchemy: An Exhibition from Miami’s New World School of the Arts" (through Oct. 16) ; "Epiphany! Visions of Art" ; "Minor Masterpieces: Porcelain Painted Scenes from the Collection" ; and "Tech Savvy: Home Technology from 1890s to the 1990s".

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