https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/neighbors/www.observerlocalnews.com stories: Neighborsen-usWed, 24 Jan 2024 13:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/24/we-are-the-art-artist-perego-receives-a-presidential-lifetime-achievement-award/Previous recipient and civil rights activist Khalilah Camacho-Ali honored Perego with a Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award for his volunteer service at the Grind Gastropub and Kona Tiki bar on Tuesday, Jan. 16.Michele MeyersWed, 24 Jan 2024 13:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/24/we-are-the-art-artist-perego-receives-a-presidential-lifetime-achievement-award/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/23/flagler-playhouse-returning-to-the-stage-with-the-great-american-trailer-park-musical/With the building itself still a shell from the October fire, Flagler Playhouse is performing in Matanzas High School's auditorium. The first show is Jan. 25 at 7:30 p.m.Sierra WilliamsTue, 23 Jan 2024 14:59:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/23/flagler-playhouse-returning-to-the-stage-with-the-great-american-trailer-park-musical/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/23/karolina-jaronis-named-flagler-rotary-student-athlete-of-the-month-for-matanzas-high-school/Jaronis was presented by swim coach Carrie Purdy.Observer StaffTue, 23 Jan 2024 14:15:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/23/karolina-jaronis-named-flagler-rotary-student-athlete-of-the-month-for-matanzas-high-school/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/23/oldies-sensation-chris-ruggiero-to-perform-at-ormond-beach-pac/Chris Ruggiero will perform at the newly-renovated PAC on Saturday, Feb. 24.Len Evans, Project PublicityTue, 23 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/23/oldies-sensation-chris-ruggiero-to-perform-at-ormond-beach-pac/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/23/trophies-for-matanzas-jrotc-drill-teams/The high school's Army Junior ROTC's four drill teams all won first place.Observer StaffTue, 23 Jan 2024 11:35:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/23/trophies-for-matanzas-jrotc-drill-teams/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/23/four-local-organizations-help-plant-two-trees-at-tomoka-state-park/Two red mulberry trees were planted on Jan. 19 for Florida Arbor Day.Observer StaffTue, 23 Jan 2024 10:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/23/four-local-organizations-help-plant-two-trees-at-tomoka-state-park/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/23/savannah-ogrady-named-flagler-county-rotary-student-athlete-of-the-month-for-flagler-palm-coast/O'Grady plans to attend Eastern Florida State College and play soccer.Observer StaffTue, 23 Jan 2024 10:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/23/savannah-ogrady-named-flagler-county-rotary-student-athlete-of-the-month-for-flagler-palm-coast/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/22/fcso-recognizes-three-flagler-students-with-november-2023-great-kids-award/Leila Worley from Old Kings Elementary School, Isabella Blair from Indian Trails Middle School and Ehimen Ajede from Flagler Palm Coast High School were each recognized by the FCSO.Observer StaffMon, 22 Jan 2024 16:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/22/fcso-recognizes-three-flagler-students-with-november-2023-great-kids-award/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/22/volusia-county-schools-names-emily-fagerstrom-as-its-teacher-of-the-year/Fagerstrom is the math instructional coach at Champion Elementary.Danielle Johnson, Volusia County Schools Community InformationMon, 22 Jan 2024 16:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/22/volusia-county-schools-names-emily-fagerstrom-as-its-teacher-of-the-year/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/22/final-performances-of-edges-at-city-repertory-theatre-scheduled-for-jan-26-28/The cast includes Eric Barnum, Savanna Dacosta, Andre Maybin Jr. and Phillipa Rose.Observer StaffMon, 22 Jan 2024 15:19:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/22/final-performances-of-edges-at-city-repertory-theatre-scheduled-for-jan-26-28/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/22/flagler-humane-societys-pets-of-the-week-for-jan-22/Meet Jingle, Jake, Flokie and Oreo, this week's featured adoptable pets from the Flagler Humane Society.Observer StaffMon, 22 Jan 2024 11:49:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/22/flagler-humane-societys-pets-of-the-week-for-jan-22/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/20/garden-club-at-palm-coast-plants-tree-for-florida-arbor-day-100th-anniversary/The newest tree, a bald cypress, was planted behind City Hall, at the north end of the walking path surrounding Central Park at Town Center.Sierra WilliamsSat, 20 Jan 2024 10:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/20/garden-club-at-palm-coast-plants-tree-for-florida-arbor-day-100th-anniversary/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/19/ormonds-fern-fable-books-to-host-charlottes-web-reading/The reading from the children’s book is part of The Peabody Auditorium Foundation’s upcoming presentation of TheaterWorksUSA’s family musical, Charlotte’s Web.Observer StaffFri, 19 Jan 2024 19:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/19/ormonds-fern-fable-books-to-host-charlottes-web-reading/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/19/ormond-beach-celebrates-florida-arbor-day/Ormond Beach celebrated the holiday and the upcoming 100th anniversary of the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs by planting native trees.Jarleene AlmenasFri, 19 Jan 2024 17:30:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/19/ormond-beach-celebrates-florida-arbor-day/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/19/abstract-expressionist-tom-rossetti-to-be-featured-at-ocean-art-gallery-in-ormond-beach/An opening reception will be held on Feb. 3 during the Ormond Beach Art Walk.Observer StaffFri, 19 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/19/abstract-expressionist-tom-rossetti-to-be-featured-at-ocean-art-gallery-in-ormond-beach/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/18/flagler-county-veteran-of-the-week-ty-miller/Thank you for your example of service and bravery.David Lydon, Flagler County Veterans Services OfficerThu, 18 Jan 2024 09:10:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/18/flagler-county-veteran-of-the-week-ty-miller/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/18/events-calendar-celebrate-floridas-arbor-day-with-local-garden-club-events/What to do this week in Ormond Beach and Palm Coast.Jarleene AlmenasThu, 18 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/18/events-calendar-celebrate-floridas-arbor-day-with-local-garden-club-events/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/17/starry-starry-night-celebrates-34-years-of-art-and-culture-in-ormond-beach/Gallery walk goers enjoyed art, music and refreshments at The Casements, the MacDonald House and the Ormond Memorial Art Museum and Gardens with an option to peek inside the Cupola located in Fortunato Park.Michele MeyersWed, 17 Jan 2024 15:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/17/starry-starry-night-celebrates-34-years-of-art-and-culture-in-ormond-beach/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/17/anonymous-donors-gives-8000-to-woman-struggling-to-pay-for-cancer-treatments/“I was not really ready to give up,” Jean MacAllister said. “But we were ready to just give it over and take whatever was going to come forward.”Sierra WilliamsWed, 17 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/17/anonymous-donors-gives-8000-to-woman-struggling-to-pay-for-cancer-treatments/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/17/ormond-by-the-sea-lions-hosted-holiday-activities-volunteered-and-presented-donations-in-december/What were the Ormond-by-the-Sea Lions up to in December 2023?Ormond-by-the-Sea LionsWed, 17 Jan 2024 11:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/17/ormond-by-the-sea-lions-hosted-holiday-activities-volunteered-and-presented-donations-in-december/