Good morning, Daytona Beach.

On Dec. 19–31, community events fill our area; Saturday, Dec.

20 hosts pet clinics in Deltona, DeLand, and Orange City, plus family nature programs at Lyonia Environmental Center and historical museum tours in DeLand. Daytona Beach International Airport greets visitors with holiday décor on Dec. 19 and Dec. 22–23.

Volunteers with Dress a Girl Around the World participated in Christmas Under the Palms last weekend in Edgewater, displaying clothing made for girls in need worldwide.

The group, including members from Daytona Beach (and surrounding areas), seeks fabric donations and sewist help to keep its mission going.

Volusia County Libraries announce holiday schedule changes with closures on Dec.

25, 26 and Jan. 1, 2, and early closures on Dec. 24 and 31. Branches across the area host diverse programs — from Edgewater's book talk today to maker sessions, storytimes, crafts, and family literacy workshops throughout December.

FBH Community’s KidsZone helped children at Bunnell Elementary cope with loss and celebrate hands-on STEM lessons as their supportive family prepared for the holiday season.

Jeremiah and Cartier Isaac said school events and family care added hope during challenging times.

Embry-Riddle professor Dr. Aroh Barjatya (a lab director) received NASA’s Outstanding Public Leadership Medal for leading a mission that launched six sounding rockets during solar eclipses in Oct.

2023 and April. The project measured changes at White Sands and Wallops, earning praise from NASA and peers.

Five women in a cosmetology program at the Volusia County Correctional Facility recently finished training that connects them with Daytona State College for state licensure, while county officials announced an inmate farm program—designed to produce seasonal crops for inmate meals—that will break ground in January.

Phillips halted the planned demolition of his Tir na nOg Irish Pub by filing an injunction on Dec.

16, causing city staff to remove the proposal from the Dec. 17 meeting as part of ongoing corridor revitalization.

AdventHealth has expanded its cancer care network through seven hospitals and new technology to speed up treatment for about 5,000 patients a year.

The improved facilities in East Florida, including at AdventHealth Daytona Beach, help neighbors get advanced care closer to home — meeting rising community needs.

Halifax Health and partners are hosting a variety of free support groups and counseling sessions this week, covering mental and behavioral health, breastfeeding, and addiction recovery.

Meetings are set in Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach, New Smyrna Beach and Port Orange (contact local providers for time and location details).

Carvana PPA Tour

6:59-9:59 p.m. — Pictona at Holly Hill pickleball — Free entry — Celebrate the holidays with local events while enjoying the festive atmosphere and activities around Daytona Beach.

Swan Lake by International Ballet Stars

7:00 – 8:30 PM — Peabody Auditorium — Cost info not available — Experience an enchanting performance of Tchaikovsky's classic ballet.

Esh x Schief: OCEAN DECK

9 PM - 1 AM — Ocean Deck Restaurant & Beach Bar — Check event page for details — Multi-genre electro/acoustic duo covering classics and creating original music.

Christmas Day Champagne Buffet

11 AM – 4 PM — Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach — Cost varies — Enjoy a festive buffet with great food and live music in a vibrant holiday atmosphere.

Jeff White Music Performance

4-8 p.m. — Ocean Deck Restaurant & Beach Bar — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of acoustic roots soul music from local artist Jeff White.

Daytona KartWeek

All day — Daytona International Speedway — Tickets available on-site — Experience the excitement of the largest karting event in the world at Daytona International Speedway.

Esh x Schief: Ocean Deck Music Event

9 PM – 1 AM — Ocean Deck Restaurant & Beach Bar — Free entry — Enjoy a night of multi-genre electro/acoustic music as great hits from the past are covered and original tunes for the future are created.

New Year's Eve Celebration with The Good Life Band

8 PM – 12 AM — Halifax River Yacht Club — Entry fee may apply — Celebrate the New Year with a lively mix of Rock & Roll, Country, and Party Music from the 60s to the 90s.

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.