Sunday, March 1, 2015

March Friends and library programs

Blood Pressure Check
Monday, March 2 & 16, 9:30-10:30am
JoAnn Maurice of the Volusia/Flagler YMCA offers an informational blood pressure check.

Health Fair
Tuesday, March 3, 2-4pm
A variety of health organizations provide information about medical topics.

Master Gardener Plant Clinic
Tuesday, March 10, 2pm
Bring your sick plants for care taking tips!  Master Gardeners from the UF/IFAS Volusia County Extension will troubleshoot your roots and suggest a course of treatment for your ailing plants.

The Three Mrs. Flaglers
Friday, March 13, 2pm
Dianne Jacoby presents, in three acts, the story of Henry Flagler's tremendous accomplishments during the glorious Gilded Age as seen through the eyes of his three captivating wives.

The Port Orange Regional Library Book Club
Wednesday, March 18, 10:30am
This month's book to read and discuss is The Chaperone by Laura Moriarty

The Civil War with Ron Alcorn and Friends
Friday, March 20, 2pm
During this program you will see some of the weapons a soldier used, including a homemade cannon, what the soldiers needed to carry with them at all times, and what they ate while at war.  Ron will also talk about the many reenactments of the Civil War around Florida each year.

Self-Publishing with Dave Archard
Saturday, March 21, 2pm
Join author Dave Archard as he covers publishing specifics such as:  Self Publish or Find a Traditional: Which is best for you; Copyright, Advance, and Royalty; Venturing into eBook and Audiobook Contracts; and Do I need an Editor or Literary Agent?

Affordable Health Cooking
Monday, March 23, 10am
If you think that health cooking is too expensive, then this is the program for you!  Jo Ann Maurice, a healthy living coordinator with the YMCA, shows us how affordable nutritious meals can be.