February 2007 JOIN THESE FUN & FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES

UPCOMING EVENTS

CRUISE NEWS: Deltona Arts & Historical Cruise for Charity on Royal Caribbean – November 30-Dec 3,2007

Fundraiser Cruise

Join us on Royal Caribbean

From Port Canaveral

Cruising to Coco Cay – RCCL’s private island and Nassau

GREAT PRICE INCLUDING PORT CHARGES AND TAX!

Interior cabin $289.88 total w/port & tax,

Ocean view $309.88 total w/port & tax.

Triple or quad only $224.88 pp more

Just think that is about $70.00 per person per day for cabin

Plus 3-4 first-rate meals daily

Plus nightly QUALITY entertainment,

Plus the fun of 6 clubs, spa, pools, casino, etc.

Ask how to sale for free.

ALSO- Carpooling to port to save on parking.

Call- NOW! Deposit due by April 26.

Call (386) 747-5094

deltonaarts@hotmail.com or sccmartin@aol.com

************ DAYTONA RACES ***********

We have been getting a LOT of great press about Deltona Arts & Historical volunteers working concessions at the Speedway! We had 40 volunteers from teens to seniors who worked 12-hour shifts to raise money for our operating costs for 2007.

Many of those 40 were NOT MEMBERS of the Arts Center!

40 volunteers still is NOT ENOUGH to make BIKEWEEK successful!

Mary Parker has done a magnificent job organizing the volunteers, training all to be cooks, food handlers, and cashiers.

All of us who volunteered agree that it was far more fun than we anticipated. There is still time to join our ‘RACE TEAM’.

Volunteers are needed for……

Everyday between March 2^nd through March 11^th.

Just think… 40 volunteers manned 1620 hours

This is just tooooooo much to ask 40 volunteers!!!

EACH of you reading this newsletter NEEDS to check your calendar and sign up for just ONE day between March 2 – 11.

When 20 people start showing up EVERY day it makes our volunteer work easier.

When there are ENOUGH volunteers at the Speedway, it makes it easier to take breaks and enjoy the raceway and not leave half dead!!

It is NOT FAIR to those of the Arts Center that understand the resources and opportunities the Arts Center GIVES to everyone that comes to the Center and partakes and enjoys what the Arts Center GIVES to the community.

The Speedway Volunteers did an ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL JOB in the concession stands. It is not hard work, it is fun work because we get to know each other and enjoy the unity as we all strive to keep the Deltona Arts & Historical Center’s Door open so you can continue to enjoy and utilize the efforts the Art Center gives.

Even if you cannot physically show up at the Speedway, you know others that can come in your place. Put your thinking caps on and GIVE VOLUNTEER HOURS to the Center

We have TWO CONCESSIONS STANDS!!

This is a wonderful opportunity for us that many don’t get

Let’s not blow it!

This opportunity can be taken away from us if we don’t step up to the plate

to SEIZE this opportunity

We need MORE Art Center patrons & members to volunteer, so check your schedules and call Mary 386-860-5090

Or hit reply to this email.

Adult Watercolor Course

March 1^st

7-9PM, 5 week session

Instructor: Brenda Star

Tuition: $65.00

Call 386-860-5090 to register

GREAT NEWS

ANNOUNCEMENT: We are proud to announce two new board members: City Commissioner Zenaida Denizac and Dr. Richard Rhodes. Dr. Rhode’s brings his success as Chairman of the West Volusia Hospital Authority Board; and Commissioner Denizac’s adds her success in building the Hispanic Association. The Art Center, which has been managed and maintained by volunteers, has become a vital and highly visible asset to the community. Our plan to ‘go to the next level’ will certainly be enhanced with the talents of our new board members! WELCOME ABOARD!

WOW- GREAT POW WOW

The Deltona Arts & Historical Center supported one of the many facets of the culture and history of our community with its booth and photos of the Deltona Pow Wow the weekend of January 21^st behind the Deltona YMCA. Board member Wain (White Feather) Cummings demonstrated traditional Indian sponge painting. Thanks Wain!

Next PowWow –

Feb 23 – 25^th

The Arts Center needs volunteers to help serve our booth

at the DeLand YMCA in conjunction with the Native American People Society (NAPS) hosting the 3rd Annual POW-WOW.

Call 386-575-2601 to volunteer.

CONTINUING PROGRAMS & CLASSES

KIDS & TEENS ART CLASSES:

February 2007 Schedule

Feb 27 – Kids Learning Art (starting 5 years old) 3:30 – 5:30, 6 week session Cost: $48 members / $54 non-members

Feb 27 – Teens Art Class (Middle & High School) 5:45 – 7:45, 6 week session. Cost: $48 members / $54 non-members

Classes taught by the amazing Mrs. Kathy Steinis, back by popular demand, accomplished artist & teacher. Art is displayed in Center with reception. Materials included

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HISTORY

We had a great article about the History of Deltona in the News Journal. The History of DELTONA belongs to us all. Preservation of Deltona’s past matters for the future. Scrapbooks, clippings and other precious items of history are stored in boxes in the Art Center. The History Room looks disorganized; because it is. The fragments of our history desperately need someone to organize and catalogue these valuable artifacts. A partnership with the University of Central Florida will result in a book and video history of our city. WE ARE asking FOR A PERSON OR ORGANIZATION to take on this project. You need not be a historian or librarian; just have a willing heart and some time to tackle this project. COME TALK WITH US.

DELTONA STORIES BOOK: History of Deltona! UCF will publish an Oral History Collection. Tell your stories. CALL IN YOUR STORY 1-866-301-2325.

SONGWRITER’S GUILD: 1st Tuesday of the month

Showcase your songs

Informative guest speakers

Great networking

7pm / for info call Lloyd Marcus 386-860-5090

More News: DA&HC brings the Healing Arts Center with Therapeutic Massage including: Reiki, Hot Stone, and Body Talk.

Our mission is to help you regain quality of life using natural healing techniques, manual and massage therapies, while taking you to new level of health and wellness.

As a community outreach program, the fee is low; however you are receiving professional quality services.

Monday thru Friday / Saturdays by appointment. Call: Marcia 575-2601 to schedule.

RENTAL Space AVAILABLE: Need a meeting room? Rent our great facility.

DONATIONS NEEDED: Remember the Arts Center in your monthly giving. We are a 501c3 non profit. Your generous donations are tax deductible.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: CAN YOU DONATE A BIT OF TIME? We need you!