2012 ORMOND BEACH CELTIC FESTIVAL

Tis’ getting close to May and word has it the Celtic Festival will be in full swing again this year on May 19^th and 20^th at Rockefeller Gardens in downtown Ormond Beach. Grab you kilts and dancing shoes and join this grand affair of the year!  Great fun for the whole family!

Over 23 authentic Celtic groups will entertain including the favorite Rosie O’ Grady’s Pipe and Drum Corp.  You love the Irish dancing…?  The famous Glas Tara School of Irish Dance will perform.  Over 10 Celtic Clans and Societies are attending and will be marching in the Parade of the Tartans.

Authentic Celtic Vendors will offer foods from the Northern Isles and shopping galore.  All your favorite beers and wines from around the world will be available.

Gate Admission is $5 with children under 12 FREE

Friday night, May 18^th will kick off the weekend with a “Whiskey Tasting” featuring the finest Irish and Scottish Whiskeys at Billy’s Tap Room, 58 E. Granada Blvd. from 5pm-6:30pm.  Live pipers will entertain…RESERVATIONS ARE HIGHLY SUGGESTED….LIMITED SEATING!  Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door.

An evening of Celtic music will be held at the Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center at 7PM also on Friday night.

Please check out our website http://www.ormondbeachcelticfestival.com/

Please contact Maggie Sacks for vendor applications and information

maggie@ormondmainstreet.com

Please support our sponsors:  RITCHEY CADILLAC-GMC AND SUBARU, BRIGHT HOUSE NETWORKS, TD BANK, FLORIDA HOSPITAL MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER, DAYTONA BEACH NEWS-JOURNAL.

DOWNTOWN ORMOND BEACH WAYFINDING SIGNS

You have all been asking us for signage to direct you to parking lots and areas of interest in downtown Ormond Beach.  After literally years of work, they are finally up throughout the community.  I hope you will find these helpful and that they will add one more element of distinction and identity to us.

Ormond Chamber Leadership Alumni Invitation Spring Speaker Series:

Lead, Learn and Prosper: Ormond Chamber Leadership Alumni Speaker Series

Keynote Speaker: John E. Graham, Jr.
Date: March 6, 2012
Time: 5:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Mingle 6:00 p.m.

Keynote Speaker Location: Celebration Place 14-37 N. Hwy 1, Ormond Beach, FL 32174

Mr. Graham is currently the Branch President for Floridian Bank located in Daytona Beach. Prior to this appointment, Mr. Graham served as president of Daytona International Speedway and under his leadership the Speedway successfully expanded its schedule of events and seating capacity, yielding an economic impact of more than $812 million annually to the Volusia County area. Graham spent 26 years in the banking industry in Florida, most recently as president of First Union National Bank for Volusia and Flagler counties. Graham has lead numerous organizations that serve our community: the Civic League, The Chamber, Daytona Beach/Halifax Area, Easter Seal Society, Florida International Festival, and United Way. He is a past president of Halifax Medical Center Foundation Inc. and serves in an advisory capacity to Bethune-Cookman College, Daytona Beach Community College, First Union National Bank, Florida Council on Economic Education, and University of Central Florida. Graham holds a B.A. in American History from Clearwater Christian College, Fla.; completed the graduate program in commercial banking at the University of Oklahoma, Norman; and served in the U.S. Army 

You won’t want to miss the spring alumni event. Appetizers will be provided by our sponsors and a cash bar. 

Celebration place will offer all attendees special drink prices. 

RSVP: ivey@ormondchamber.com 

This event is free to Alumni and Friends, thanks to our Sponsors: 

Nancy Cortez with Adams Cameron 

Paul Iaia with Waste Management 

Jeff Lucas of Pool House 

Kris Stockhammer with Merrill Lynch

2012 Membership Drive

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

Ormond MainStreet Inc., appreciates the support you give us each year.  We are able to offer the community of Ormond Beach various events and festivals, arts district events, free marketing seminars, and promotion for our community and businesses.  We volunteer hundreds of hours as advisors to the Community Redevelopment Agency reviewing designs, and economic development opportunities.

We ask for your financial support to continue our work on your behalf for the past 17 years since 1995.  All memberships are tax deductible.  Ormond MainStreet is a 501 c 3 non profit agency.

Thank you for your consideration,

Maggie Scrabis Sacks

Executive Director

ORMOND MAINSTREET, INC. MEMBERSHIP

P. O. Box 2917

Ormond Beach, FL  32175

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Individual Sponsor $50__________________________________________

Corporate Sponsor $100_________________________________________

Other________________________________________________________

Fully Tax Deductible

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A Tour into Florida’s Past

The Ormond Beach Historical Society has a great trip planned on Saturday, March 24 with guided tours and "behind the scenes" access to 3 important historical sites in Flagler County and St. Augustine- Hope you can make it - please share with anyone you think might be interested!

Ormond Beach Historical Society

Celebrate Florida Archaeology Month

A Tour into Florida’s Past

                     Saturday, March 24, 2012

 We begin at Mala Compra Plantation where Brent Handley, Professional Archaeologist who worked on the site, will lead us through its fascinating history of as we view the ruins. In operation from 1816 until burned in 1836 during the Second Seminole War it was owned by Joseph Martin Hernandez, Florida's first Delegate to the U.S. Congress and the first Hispanic to serve. The physical remnants of the main house, well, and kitchen provide rare structural evidence of coastal plantation layout and residential construction in Florida during the early 19th century.

Then it’s on to St. Augustine where we have a guided tour of the Dow Museum made up of nine historic homes, dating from 1790 to 1910, as well as the rich collection of architecture, architectural ornaments, antiques, and fine art on display. The property combines interactive experiences, exhibitions and objects to tell the story of St Augustine and Florida’s historical and cultural development. Learn about the lives of the original occupants placed in context within the greater story of Florida from the Colonial to the Territorial Period and from Statehood to the Flagler Era. 

Next we head to St. Augustine Lighthouse where we have lunch and begin our Behind the Scenes Tour. View shipwreck artifacts and parts of the historic light station not available with general admission, including stops in the conservation lab and Lighthouse Archaeological Maritime Program office. Look at artifacts from the American Revolution recently recovered from the ocean floor and learn about the processes use to recover and conserve these items. Even if you have visited the lighthouse before, you will discover how the museum works and how we are learning about our past from artifacts buried in the seafloor.

Motor coach transportation, lunch, all admissions included.

Walking throughout the day, including on uneven surfaces will be necessary.

Depart from The Casements at 8:30AM; return approximately 5:00PM.

$50 for OBHS members; $55 for non-members (Reserve prior to March 17 please)

Check our website www.OrmondHistory.org  for details on future Discovery Days.

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: Stop by or call MacDonald House (Tues.-Sat. 10AM-3PM)

38 E. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach,    386- 677-7005,    www.OrmondHistory.org

The Ormond Beach Historical Society’s mission

 is to share the rich history of Ormond Beach through education and preservation.

The Movies on the Halifax at The Casements

Please check out the flyer for Friday nights Movie!!

Also The Casements Camera Club will have their opening reception from 5-8pm for their 19th Annual "Ebony and Ivory Show" in The Casements Gallery. All of the photographs are in black and white. So if you enjoy photography, come check it out!!!

Valentine's Day at La's Bistro

ANNUAL CELEBRATION 2012

The Ormond MainStreet Annual Celebration was a great success!  One hundred forty members and friends of MainStreet joined the party at the Ormond Memorial Art Museum.  “The Jams” performed and were a big hit with great food catered by RPS and an open wine/beer bar. The Silent Auction was the best ever with great prizes donated from local businesses in our community.  Thank you one and all for your generosity to us!

Connie Miller and Sons were presented a plaque commemorating Bill Miller who served as President three times and was a strong supporter of MainStreet for over 16 years. Bill is sorely missed by all of Ormond Beach!  Jimmy Hull was also honored for his service to Ormond MainStreet for the past 15 years and Jimmy served as Vice President and consummate supporter. 

New Board Members voted into office include James (Jim) E. Weite, Jr.; Jim is Regional Vice President of Commercial Banking for Volusia, Flagler and Lake Counties with TD Bank, “America’s Most Convenient Bank”.  James (Jimmy) Harper also a new Board Member is an acclaimed artist and owner the James Harper Fine Art Gallery on West Granada.  Jimmy has generously agreed to Chair the Arts Committee and Downtown Ormond Beach has recently been designated an “Arts District”.

Three Art Banner finalists were presented at the Celebration for a final vote by the membership and community.  The Grand Prize winner will soon be announced.  Thank you one and all for nearly fifty magnificent art banner entries received from local Ormond Beach artists.

Now on to another great year!