Open Reception for Annual Members Art Show

The Studios of Cocoa Beach, 165 Minuteman Causeway in downtown Cocoa Beach,  will hold an opening reception for their annual Members Show and “Friends & Family” Exhibit on Friday, November 23, 2018 from 6 to 9 pm. Resident artists will display the best of their current work and compete for awards including the Award of Excellence. The show will be judged by sponsor Dan Striby of Sterling Photography in Melbourne.  Visitors can also vote for their favorite piece with the winner being awarded the People’s Choice Award also sponsored by Sterling Photography.

In addition to entering a piece in the exhibit, Studio artists can invite a friend to share their studio space, ensuring that you will view a mix of art by 40 plus local artists: Painting, jewelry, pottery, sculpture, watercolors, photography, fiber, printmaking and more.

The evening is an opportunity to meet the artists and enjoy wine and food bites donated by ODDesigns of Cocoa Beach.  Be sure to sign up for a free drawing for “Dancer Dolly” a funky art doll created by Studios artist Linda Geiger. Winner will be notified by November 30. The Studios Holiday Shoppe will also be open with a wide variety of reasonably priced art for holiday gift giving.

The Exhibit will be on display from Nov 20 to January 21, 2019 during regular Studios hours: Monday and Tuesday 10:30 am-3:30 pm, Wednesday through Saturday 10:30 am-8 pm and Sunday 11 am to 4 pm. For more information on the exhibits, artists, and the workshop schedule, call 321-613-3480 or visit the website:  www.studiosofcocoabeach.org

FusionFest

FusionFest is a free, two-day celebration in Downtown Orlando that features a kaleidoscopic fusion of aromas, sights, sounds, tastes, textures and fascinating short films that represent the diverse origins and heritages of our community. Come & share your culture!

The Long Run: Tribute to the Eagles

Don’t miss Florida’s finest and most respected musicians who have reproduced the sound that made the Eagles one of the most successful musical groups in rock and roll history. They capture the energy, melodies and with five voices filling the harmonic, they undoubtedly will please the greatest of any and all Eagles fans. You won’t hear a Tribute Band this great till Hell Freezes Over.

Single & Parenting Support Group

Are you a single parent feeling overwhelmed by the many different hats you wear? Register to attend St. Luke’s Single & Parenting support group offering practical strategies and hope for the future for all single parents: divorced, separated, widowed, and never been married. Weekly meetings start Wednesday, August 22 at 7:00 p.m. in Building C Room 201/203 and run through November 28. Come for family dinner beforehand in the Building C Welcome Hall. Afterwards children can enjoy supervised childcare and youth programming (with prior reservations) while you attend this helpful support group. Email or call the Care office at 407.876.4991 ext. 262 for more information.

Healthy Holiday Cooking Class with Chef Manny From Food Network Star

Join Food Network Celebrity Chef Manny and Damien Priester of Prestige Fitness for a Healthy Holiday Cooking Class.
Learn tips and tricks for thriving during the holidays without sabotaging your diet.
Chef Manny will be whipping up some healthy and flavorful creations and several members of the class will cook along with him!

Taste every recipe. Take the printed recipes so you can recreate for your friends and family!

Gift bags for all paid attendees.

Door Prizes and photo ops too!

Don’t miss this health and cooking class that will have you tasting, cooking, laughing and learning.

IronMen: November Coffee Event 2018

Speaker: Micah Wilder, Founder of Adam’s Road Ministry

Register here!

Independent College Christian Life Training

INDEPENDENT COLLEGE CHRISTIAN LIFE TRAINING focuses on methods of Christian Life Management – Training targets methods of managing self, environment of living, and community. Young Adults will learn how to apply adulting in the areas of real life responsibilities including:

• Budgeting/Shopping
• Renting an Apartment
• Simple Repairs
• Godly Relationships

Trainings will be implemented via role play, group interaction, videos, humor, and guided discussions.

The Principles of The Book of Proverbs, and Godly Character will be integrated in the training(s). Upon successfully completing the Christian Life Management training, young adults will be prepared in the foundations of managing self, personal environment, contribute to progression of their community, and fulfill real life responsibilities of self and home.

Great for: College Students (Homeschooled in High School)
Great for ages 17+ and Recent High School Graduates of
Home School and Private School

Trainings are held on Fridays beginning 8/31/18-12/14/18.

Limited seating

The Ho-Down

Come on out to The Ho-Down! This is a free community event with fun for everyone! Pony rides, hay rides, farm animals, a corn maze, bonfire and s’mores, line dancing, kids’ train rides, kids’ crafts, games and BBQ available by your hometown BBQ50 ($5 a plate)!!! You can’t beat this event for kicking off the Christmas season! Hosted by Innovation Church. For more information, email connect@innovationchurch.com or go to their website innovationchurch.com.

Z88.3 Christmas - The Ho-Down

Innovation Church is hosting this free community-wide event to kick off the Christmas season at the Painted Oaks Academy and Horse Ranch! They’re offering tons of fun things to do, like hay rides, pony rides, petting zoo, face painting, line dancing, crafts and so much more!

They want everyone to be able to come on out with their friends and family and celebrate “in the country!”

Your Z will see you there!

Christmas in the Country - Lights Display, Hay Ride & Festival

Fridays & Saturdays 6pm – 8:30pm

November 23rd – December 22nd

You’ll see thousands of lights and decorations while riding the Hay Ride around River of Life’s 8 acre property. Roast marshmallows over a bonfire on the beautiful lake front. Sip Hot Cocoa next to a Giant Christmas Tree. Explorer the Mission Possible Camp maze, it’s fun for all ages, and get prizes for completing a challenge while navigating the twists and turns! Meet and get your picture taken with Santa. Join some farm friends in the Story Barn as they listen to a Holiday Tale. Check out the Ceramic Christmas Village, nativity display collection and – on certain weekends – a live band. Kids can enjoy the Forest of Fun Play Area and Much More!

This is a Free Event! Everyone is Welcome!

River of Life Church of Volusia is celebrating 7 years of Christmas in the Country. Their team will be regularly posting photos and info of new additions as they get closer to opening day and all the way until the last day on December 22^nd! Check out their website or follow them on Facebook and Twitter for updates and information.

Website: www.rolchristmas.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/riveroflifechurchofvolusia

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ROLofVolusia

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riveroflifechurchvolusia/