All Events

Students are invited to bring their concepts and ideas so they can work with the instructor, J.J. Graham, to fulfill their vision. Composition, glazing techniques and use of color and various mediums will be emphasized.
Using the Waldorf method of teaching, J.J. will work with each student’s cadence to help them achieve their goal.
The objective is to help each individual find their personal vision and to help them achieve a level of technical confidence so they can eventually show and sell their work.

Wednesday Evenings
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Begins:  Wednesday, August 25th
Instructor: J.J. Graham
Tuition: $80.00 for 6 weeks (paid in advance) $25 walk-ins

Cast Netting Program

FLAGLER BEACH – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area at Flagler Beach will host a Cast Netting Program September 3rd, 2010.

Participants will join Ranger Sylvia along the sea wall at the Intercoastal Waterway, where they will learn about cast netting equipment, techniques and methods. Have fun while you learn to cast net and catch some bait! Participants of all ages and skill level are invited to join in.
 
Reservations are not required but notification of participation is requested. The cost of each event is included in the regular park entrance fee of $5.00 per carload of two to eight people, $4.00 for one person in a car and $2.00 per pedestrian or bicyclist. To reserve a spot at the program, please call Lauren Swanson at 386.517.2086 or via email at Lauren.Swanson@dep.state.fl.us.

For assistance or details, contact the park at (386) 517-2086. For more information, visit www.floridastateparks.org/gamblerogers.

The programs will take place:

Friday, September 3, 2010
10:00 am
Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area at Flagler Beach
3100 S. Ocean Shore Blvd
Flagler Beach, Florida
On the Seawall at the Intercoastal Waterway

4th Annual Jazzin' It Up at the Beach and Corvette Cruise In

Ripple Effect Ecotours invites you to join our Master Naturalist guides as they partner with University of Florida's Whitney Lab and The Dolphin Conservation Center and paddle from Marineland.  Pellicer Creek, Faver-Dykes State Park and The Princess Place Preserve offer a 30,000 acre portal into the "Real" Florida wilderness and one of the best kept coastal ecosystems in all of Florida!   Dolphins, manatees and plentiful coastal birds are seen routinely on these trips!  Beautiful panoramas, gorgeous maritime forests, and inspiring wildlife make this "tour" so much more... it's an experience!

Can't get enough of the dolphins? The Marineland trip cost also includes  passes to The Dolphin Conservation Center at Marineland to see Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins act as ambassadors for their wild cousins. Learn about their environment, conservation efforts and get a chance to see them in the wild with us. Then see them up close and personal at Marineland!  This truly is the best of both worlds!  $55 for adults and $45 for ages ages 6 to 15.  To reserve your experience, call (904)347-1565 or online at www.rippleeffectecotours.com
September 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26

Ripple Effect Ecotours invites you to join our Master Naturalist guides as they partner with University of Florida's Whitney Lab and The Dolphin Conservation Center and paddle from Marineland.  Pellicer Creek, Faver-Dykes State Park and The Princess Place Preserve offer a 30,000 acre portal into the "Real" Florida wilderness and one of the best kept coastal ecosystems in all of Florida!   Dolphins, manatees and plentiful coastal birds are seen routinely on these trips!  Beautiful panoramas, gorgeous maritime forests, and inspiring wildlife make this "tour" so much more... it's an experience!

Can't get enough of the dolphins? The Marineland trip cost also includes  passes to The Dolphin Conservation Center at Marineland to see Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins act as ambassadors for their wild cousins. Learn about their environment, conservation efforts and get a chance to see them in the wild with us. Then see them up close and personal at Marineland!  This truly is the best of both worlds!  $55 for adults and $45 for ages ages 6 to 15.  To reserve your experience, call (904)347-1565 or online at www.rippleeffectecotours.com
September 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26

Students are invited to bring their concepts and ideas so they can work with the instructor, J.J. Graham, to fulfill their vision. Composition, glazing techniques and use of color and various mediums will be emphasized.
Using the Waldorf method of teaching, J.J. will work with each student’s cadence to help them achieve their goal.
The objective is to help each individual find their personal vision and to help them achieve a level of technical confidence so they can eventually show and sell their work.

Monday Afternoons
12:30 - 3:00 pm
Begins:  Monday, August 23rd
Instructor: J.J. Graham
Tuition: $80.00 for 6 weeks (paid in advance) $25 walk-ins

Students are invited to bring their concepts and ideas so they can work with the instructor, J.J. Graham, to fulfill their vision. Composition, glazing techniques and use of color and various mediums will be emphasized.
Using the Waldorf method of teaching, J.J. will work with each student’s cadence to help them achieve their goal.
The objective is to help each individual find their personal vision and to help them achieve a level of technical confidence so they can eventually show and sell their work.

Monday Evenings
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Begins:  Monday, August 23rd
Instructor: J.J. Graham
Tuition: $80.00 for 6 weeks (paid in advance) $25 walk-ins

Students are invited to bring their concepts and ideas so they can work with the instructor, J.J. Graham, to fulfill their vision. Composition, glazing techniques and use of color and various mediums will be emphasized.
Using the Waldorf method of teaching, J.J. will work with each student’s cadence to help them achieve their goal.
The objective is to help each individual find their personal vision and to help them achieve a level of technical confidence so they can eventually show and sell their work.

Wednesday Evenings
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Begins:  Wednesday, August 25th
Instructor: J.J. Graham
Tuition: $80.00 for 6 weeks (paid in advance) $25 walk-ins

Evenings at the Whitney

Ditch of dreams: the story of the Cross Florida Barge Canal and the struggle for Florida's future;
Michael D. Tegeder,Professor of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Santa Fe College and Steven Noll, Ph.D., Sr. Lecturer of History,University of Florida

STORY TIME IN THE PARK

-Visitors will enjoy story time in the park in honor of National Literacy Month-

FLAGLER BEACH – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area at Flagler Beach is inviting parents to bring their children to join the Flagler County Library as they explore a variety of topics through reading while enjoying a beautiful outdoor setting. The event will be held at 2:00 pm in the large pavilion near the Intercoastal Waterway.

Florida State Parks are in various stages of accessibility, and are working to improve access to services and facilities.  Should you need assistance to enable your full participation, please contact the park office as soon as possible at (386) 517-2086.  Every effort will be made to insure your inclusion.  Sometimes as many as ten days may be needed to schedule a particular accommodation.
  
The cost of the event is free in honor of National Literacy Month when you donate a gently used or new book. Otherwise, cost is included in the regular park entrance fee of $5.00 per carload of two to eight people, $4.00 for one person in a car and $2.00 per pedestrian or bicyclist. Please RSVP for this event by calling (386) 517-2086. For more information, visit www.floridastateparks.org/gamblerogers.

The event will take place:

2:00 pm on Friday, September 10, 2010
Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area at Flagler Beach
3100 S. Ocean Shore Blvd
Flagler Beach, Florida

Ripple Effect Ecotours invites you to join our Master Naturalist guides as they partner with University of Florida's Whitney Lab and The Dolphin Conservation Center and paddle from Marineland.  Pellicer Creek, Faver-Dykes State Park and The Princess Place Preserve offer a 30,000 acre portal into the "Real" Florida wilderness and one of the best kept coastal ecosystems in all of Florida!   Dolphins, manatees and plentiful coastal birds are seen routinely on these trips!  Beautiful panoramas, gorgeous maritime forests, and inspiring wildlife make this "tour" so much more... it's an experience!

Can't get enough of the dolphins? The Marineland trip cost also includes  passes to The Dolphin Conservation Center at Marineland to see Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins act as ambassadors for their wild cousins. Learn about their environment, conservation efforts and get a chance to see them in the wild with us. Then see them up close and personal at Marineland!  This truly is the best of both worlds!  $55 for adults and $45 for ages ages 6 to 15.  To reserve your experience, call (904)347-1565 or online at www.rippleeffectecotours.com
September 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26

Flagler County Sportfishing Club Presents
The 22nd Annual Inshore Tournament

Entry Fee: $45.00 Per Angler. Late Fee $5.00 additional for registration after 9/8/2010.
Junior Anglers (12 yrs & Under) $10.00

Mandatory Captains Meeting: 7:00 p.m. on September 10, 2010 at Barbara Jeans Restaurant in the European Village. Registration and Tournament Rules Review. NO PERSONAL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ALLOWED ON THE RESTAURANT PREMISES.

Fishing Hours are 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., All boats must check in at Bings Landing only.

Weigh Master on Duty from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Before departing all boats must check out at one of the following:

• Bings Landing
• Under the 100 Bridge
• High Bridge
• Devils Elbow

Entry Fee includes a tournament t-shirt to the first 125 Anglers, ticket for food, gift bag & raffle ticket. (Jr. Anglers get the gift bag & food ticket only).

For more information call:

• John Raybon, Tourament Chair, at 386.447.3828 or 386.503.3545
• Mike Vickers at 386.445.7593 or 386.569.9674

The Friends of Washington Oaks Garden's State Park
Second Saturday Plant Sale

September 11th from 10:00 a.m. till 2:00 p.m.

Now that summer is almost over and the weather is cooling,  September is the perfect month to freshen up containers, patios and get the garden ready for the fall months.  Washington Oaks Plant Sales always feature unusual and hard to find plants.

Visitors will find Florida Natives including coral bean, crinum lily, duranta, fire bush and prickly pear.  Additional plants include cactus, cleradendrum, desert rose, flap jacks, ferns, ficus, hoyas, knock-out roses, orchids, oriental garden dishes, pagodas, philodendrons, pitcher plants, pony tail palms, scented geraniums, schefflera, stag horns, and succulents.  A portion of the plants were propagated and grown in the park by volunteers.  All proceeds benefit the park for enhancement of current and new facilities.

Regular park entrance fees apply during the plant sale. 
For more information contact Melissa Kafel at 386-446-6783, or email Melissa.Kafel@dep.state.fl.us.

The event will take place:

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
September 11th, 2010
Washington Oaks Gardens State Park
6400 N. Oceanshore Blvd.
Palm Coast, FL 32137
(386) 446-6780

From the SS minnow to the Love Boat, people have set out to sea looking for their own Treasure Island. Now, you can join our Island Adventure, at the GILA-GALA!  The celebration will revolve around a "Treasure Island" theme. If you remember "Gilligan's Island" or "The Loveboat" television shows, you are sure to come up with an original costume idea that will put you in the spirit of things for the evening so that you can join the museum's own Island Adventure.

The museum invites you to "Castaway Your Cares" at this event. Cocktails begin at 6 p.m., with dinner to follow at 7 p.m. After dinner the real fun begins with contests and a dance party. Be sure to be part of the fun as you help the Flagler Beach Museum continue to thrive at its best.
Tickets are $75 each or $60 for museum members.
Tables of eight are available for $480.
Call (386) 439-6262 to reserve seats.

Also as part of this celebration, there will be an on-line auction beginning Aug. 27. To bid on items or to learn how to be a sponsor, go to www.flaglerbeachmuseum.com or contact the museum at (386) 439-6262. If you can't help with this event, but would like to help the museum, there are several levels of membership also available.

Ripple Effect Ecotours invites you to join our Master Naturalist guides as they partner with University of Florida's Whitney Lab and The Dolphin Conservation Center and paddle from Marineland.  Pellicer Creek, Faver-Dykes State Park and The Princess Place Preserve offer a 30,000 acre portal into the "Real" Florida wilderness and one of the best kept coastal ecosystems in all of Florida!   Dolphins, manatees and plentiful coastal birds are seen routinely on these trips!  Beautiful panoramas, gorgeous maritime forests, and inspiring wildlife make this "tour" so much more... it's an experience!

Can't get enough of the dolphins? The Marineland trip cost also includes  passes to The Dolphin Conservation Center at Marineland to see Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins act as ambassadors for their wild cousins. Learn about their environment, conservation efforts and get a chance to see them in the wild with us. Then see them up close and personal at Marineland!  This truly is the best of both worlds!  $55 for adults and $45 for ages ages 6 to 15.  To reserve your experience, call (904)347-1565 or online at www.rippleeffectecotours.com
September 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26

Students are invited to bring their concepts and ideas so they can work with the instructor, J.J. Graham, to fulfill their vision. Composition, glazing techniques and use of color and various mediums will be emphasized.
Using the Waldorf method of teaching, J.J. will work with each student’s cadence to help them achieve their goal.
The objective is to help each individual find their personal vision and to help them achieve a level of technical confidence so they can eventually show and sell their work.

Monday Afternoons
12:30 - 3:00 pm
Begins:  Monday, August 23rd
Instructor: J.J. Graham
Tuition: $80.00 for 6 weeks (paid in advance) $25 walk-ins

Students are invited to bring their concepts and ideas so they can work with the instructor, J.J. Graham, to fulfill their vision. Composition, glazing techniques and use of color and various mediums will be emphasized.
Using the Waldorf method of teaching, J.J. will work with each student’s cadence to help them achieve their goal.
The objective is to help each individual find their personal vision and to help them achieve a level of technical confidence so they can eventually show and sell their work.

Monday Evenings
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Begins:  Monday, August 23rd
Instructor: J.J. Graham
Tuition: $80.00 for 6 weeks (paid in advance) $25 walk-ins

Students are invited to bring their concepts and ideas so they can work with the instructor, J.J. Graham, to fulfill their vision. Composition, glazing techniques and use of color and various mediums will be emphasized.
Using the Waldorf method of teaching, J.J. will work with each student’s cadence to help them achieve their goal.
The objective is to help each individual find their personal vision and to help them achieve a level of technical confidence so they can eventually show and sell their work.

Wednesday Evenings
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Begins:  Wednesday, August 25th
Instructor: J.J. Graham
Tuition: $80.00 for 6 weeks (paid in advance) $25 walk-ins

STATE PARK TO OFFER READING PROGRAM AT LOCAL LIBRARY

FLAGLER BEACH – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area at Flagler Beach is inviting parents to bring their children to join park services specialist, Lauren Swanson at the Flagler Beach Library as they explore Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax. Children will be exposed to environmentally based topics during this reading program and will enjoy an arts and crafts project and a snack.

Florida State Parks are in various stages of accessibility, and are working to improve access to services and facilities.  Should you need assistance to enable your full participation, please contact the park office as soon as possible at (386) 517-2086.  Every effort will be made to insure your inclusion.  Sometimes as many as ten days may be needed to schedule a particular accommodation.
  
The event is free of charge. Please RSVP for this event by calling (386) 517-2086. For more information, visit www.floridastateparks.org/gamblerogers.

The event will take place:
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 16, 2010
Flagler Beach Library
315 S 7th St
Flagler Beach, FL 32136

Ripple Effect Ecotours invites you to join our Master Naturalist guides as they partner with University of Florida's Whitney Lab and The Dolphin Conservation Center and paddle from Marineland.  Pellicer Creek, Faver-Dykes State Park and The Princess Place Preserve offer a 30,000 acre portal into the "Real" Florida wilderness and one of the best kept coastal ecosystems in all of Florida!   Dolphins, manatees and plentiful coastal birds are seen routinely on these trips!  Beautiful panoramas, gorgeous maritime forests, and inspiring wildlife make this "tour" so much more... it's an experience!

Can't get enough of the dolphins? The Marineland trip cost also includes  passes to The Dolphin Conservation Center at Marineland to see Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins act as ambassadors for their wild cousins. Learn about their environment, conservation efforts and get a chance to see them in the wild with us. Then see them up close and personal at Marineland!  This truly is the best of both worlds!  $55 for adults and $45 for ages ages 6 to 15.  To reserve your experience, call (904)347-1565 or online at www.rippleeffectecotours.com
September 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26

Intracoastal Waterway Cleanup Event

The Watershed Action Volunteers (WAV) along with the City of Palm Coast, will host a Intracoastal Waterway Cleanup Event on Saturday, September 18 beginning at 8:00 a.m. Event pre-registration, especially for groups, is encouraged and is available in person at the Palm Coast Community Center or here:  http://www.ci.palm-coast.fl.us/Government/Departments/Community_Development/Cleanup.aspx

Supplies for preregistrants will be distributed to commence the morning activities.  Following clean-up and trash drop-off efforts, volunteers are invited back to Holland Park to enjoy City provided snacks and beverages and a special awards ceremony to recognize those who can find the most unique "trash".

For more information, please call City Program Coordinator Denise Bevan at 386.986.2458.

Students are invited to bring their concepts and ideas so they can work with the instructor, J.J. Graham, to fulfill their vision. Composition, glazing techniques and use of color and various mediums will be emphasized.
Using the Waldorf method of teaching, J.J. will work with each student’s cadence to help them achieve their goal.
The objective is to help each individual find their personal vision and to help them achieve a level of technical confidence so they can eventually show and sell their work.

Monday Afternoons
12:30 - 3:00 pm
Begins:  Monday, August 23rd
Instructor: J.J. Graham
Tuition: $80.00 for 6 weeks (paid in advance) $25 walk-ins

Students are invited to bring their concepts and ideas so they can work with the instructor, J.J. Graham, to fulfill their vision. Composition, glazing techniques and use of color and various mediums will be emphasized.
Using the Waldorf method of teaching, J.J. will work with each student’s cadence to help them achieve their goal.
The objective is to help each individual find their personal vision and to help them achieve a level of technical confidence so they can eventually show and sell their work.

Monday Evenings
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Begins:  Monday, August 23rd
Instructor: J.J. Graham
Tuition: $80.00 for 6 weeks (paid in advance) $25 walk-ins

Students are invited to bring their concepts and ideas so they can work with the instructor, J.J. Graham, to fulfill their vision. Composition, glazing techniques and use of color and various mediums will be emphasized.
Using the Waldorf method of teaching, J.J. will work with each student’s cadence to help them achieve their goal.
The objective is to help each individual find their personal vision and to help them achieve a level of technical confidence so they can eventually show and sell their work.

Wednesday Evenings
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Begins:  Wednesday, August 25th
Instructor: J.J. Graham
Tuition: $80.00 for 6 weeks (paid in advance) $25 walk-ins

6th Annual Smithsonian Museum Day

The Florida Agricultural Museum will be participating in the 6th Annual Smithsonian Museum Day on Saturday, September 25, 2010.  Museum Day is an annual event hosted by Smithsonian Media in which participating museums across the country open their doors for free to anyone presenting a Museum Day ticket.  The Museum Day ticket provides free admission to one person, plus a guest.  Museum Day tickets are limited to one per household.  A ticket will gain entry in only one museum and only participating museums.  Only an official Museum Day ticket is eligible for free entry.  Official tickets can be found on the Smithsonian Museum Day website.

Ripple Effect Ecotours invites you to join our Master Naturalist guides as they partner with University of Florida's Whitney Lab and The Dolphin Conservation Center and paddle from Marineland.  Pellicer Creek, Faver-Dykes State Park and The Princess Place Preserve offer a 30,000 acre portal into the "Real" Florida wilderness and one of the best kept coastal ecosystems in all of Florida!   Dolphins, manatees and plentiful coastal birds are seen routinely on these trips!  Beautiful panoramas, gorgeous maritime forests, and inspiring wildlife make this "tour" so much more... it's an experience!

Can't get enough of the dolphins? The Marineland trip cost also includes  passes to The Dolphin Conservation Center at Marineland to see Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins act as ambassadors for their wild cousins. Learn about their environment, conservation efforts and get a chance to see them in the wild with us. Then see them up close and personal at Marineland!  This truly is the best of both worlds!  $55 for adults and $45 for ages ages 6 to 15.  To reserve your experience, call (904)347-1565 or online at www.rippleeffectecotours.com
September 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26

Flagler Beach's Family Movie Night at Wickline Park

The movie will be shown at dark outdoors at Flagler Beach's Wickline Park, located at the corner of Central Avenue and South 7th Streets. Entrance is free and so are the raffle tickets for cool prizes. Be sure to bring your family & friends as well as a picnic, a blanket and a flashlight. The Junior Lifeguards will be there to sell hot dogs, popcorn and soda.

The movie is part of City of Flagler Beach's Family Movie Night at Wickline Park Series, which is sponsored by City of Flagler Beach, Flagler County Schools Adult and Community Education, Flagler Beach Historical Museum and other sponsors from the local business community.

All local businesses and individuals are invited and encouraged to sponsor a movie or series of movies. Donations for raffle prizes are also needed. If you'd like to sponsor a movie, please contact Flagler Beach City Hall.

Ripple Effect Ecotours invites you to join our Master Naturalist guides as they partner with University of Florida's Whitney Lab and The Dolphin Conservation Center and paddle from Marineland.  Pellicer Creek, Faver-Dykes State Park and The Princess Place Preserve offer a 30,000 acre portal into the "Real" Florida wilderness and one of the best kept coastal ecosystems in all of Florida!   Dolphins, manatees and plentiful coastal birds are seen routinely on these trips!  Beautiful panoramas, gorgeous maritime forests, and inspiring wildlife make this "tour" so much more... it's an experience!

Can't get enough of the dolphins? The Marineland trip cost also includes  passes to The Dolphin Conservation Center at Marineland to see Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins act as ambassadors for their wild cousins. Learn about their environment, conservation efforts and get a chance to see them in the wild with us. Then see them up close and personal at Marineland!  This truly is the best of both worlds!  $55 for adults and $45 for ages ages 6 to 15.  To reserve your experience, call (904)347-1565 or online at www.rippleeffectecotours.com
September 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26

Students are invited to bring their concepts and ideas so they can work with the instructor, J.J. Graham, to fulfill their vision. Composition, glazing techniques and use of color and various mediums will be emphasized.
Using the Waldorf method of teaching, J.J. will work with each student’s cadence to help them achieve their goal.
The objective is to help each individual find their personal vision and to help them achieve a level of technical confidence so they can eventually show and sell their work.

Monday Afternoons
12:30 - 3:00 pm
Begins:  Monday, August 23rd
Instructor: J.J. Graham
Tuition: $80.00 for 6 weeks (paid in advance) $25 walk-ins

Students are invited to bring their concepts and ideas so they can work with the instructor, J.J. Graham, to fulfill their vision. Composition, glazing techniques and use of color and various mediums will be emphasized.
Using the Waldorf method of teaching, J.J. will work with each student’s cadence to help them achieve their goal.
The objective is to help each individual find their personal vision and to help them achieve a level of technical confidence so they can eventually show and sell their work.

Monday Evenings
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Begins:  Monday, August 23rd
Instructor: J.J. Graham
Tuition: $80.00 for 6 weeks (paid in advance) $25 walk-ins

Students are invited to bring their concepts and ideas so they can work with the instructor, J.J. Graham, to fulfill their vision. Composition, glazing techniques and use of color and various mediums will be emphasized.
Using the Waldorf method of teaching, J.J. will work with each student’s cadence to help them achieve their goal.
The objective is to help each individual find their personal vision and to help them achieve a level of technical confidence so they can eventually show and sell their work.

Wednesday Evenings
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Begins:  Wednesday, August 25th
Instructor: J.J. Graham
Tuition: $80.00 for 6 weeks (paid in advance) $25 walk-ins