Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of January.
Good morning, Daytona Beach.
Crews began pumping about half a million cubic yards of sand from Rattlesnake Island onto the New Smyrna Beach shoreline this week to rebuild dunes and slow erosion; the project, lasting roughly 100 days, includes planting vegetation along five miles of beach + stabilizing the dunes.
Workers are adding tons of sand to rebuild the dune system along 5.5 miles of New Smyrna Beach coastline today.
Drawing on a $25million grant from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, crews will pump 500,000 cubic yards of sand and plant vegetation while closing sections of the beach.
A baby dolphin estimated to be around 2 to 3 months old was found stranded on New Smyrna Beach on Wednesday, prompting marine teams to respond; the Marine Mammal Stranding Team and Hubbs-SeaWorld are now working to assess its condition.
Introduction to Wet Felting
10:30 a.m. — Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens — $120 Members, $150 Non-Members — Discover the art of wet felting and unleash your creativity with all materials provided.
Trivia Tuesdays
6-8:30 p.m. — Dunes Brewing — Enjoy delicious beer and food while testing your knowledge in a fun trivia competition.
Books & Brews
5-9 p.m. — Dunes Brewing — Free entry — Enjoy craft beer and storytelling with author Sara Dahmen as she presents her novel The Tinsmith 1865.
Drive-In Movie Night at Tiki Cove
6:30-8 p.m. — Tiki Cove at Venetian Bay — Family-friendly event — Enjoy a delightful drive-in movie experience under the stars.
IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship - Roar Before The Rolex 24
6:59-10:59 p.m. — Daytona International Speedway — Ticket prices vary — Experience the excitement of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship with meet and greet options available.
Dwight Icenhower - Elvis Tribute
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Peabody Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the King of Rock and Roll's legendary sound and style with renowned tribute artist Dwight Icenhower.
Disney's Alice In Wonderland, Jr.
7:30-8:30 p.m. — Athens Theatre — $ — Experience a whimsical adventure with colorful characters in a madcap world where nonsense reigns.
Commotion: A Tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Peabody Auditorium — Ticket Info Unavailable — Experience a faithful musical revival of CCR's iconic sound with talented tribute artists.
A Taste of Ireland
4-6 PM — Peabody Auditorium — Tickets required — Experience the Irish music and dance sensation that has captivated audiences worldwide.
Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals
4-11 p.m. — Volusia Speedway Park — $12K+ to win — Kick off the racing season with thrilling weeks of racing at the world's fastest half-mile track.
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