The Monthly Memo | December 2025

THE MONTHLY MEMO A MONTHLY CALENDAR MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2025 / VOL.05

MONTHLY EVENT CALENDAR COMMUNITY CHALLENGE

SPECIAL DATES LOCAL EVENTS

THE MONTHLY MEMO

A MONTHLY CALENDAR MAGAZINE

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4 MONTHLY EVENT CALENDAR 6 FEATURED EVENT OF THE MONTH 7 PROJECT UPDATES 8 COMMUNI TY CHALLENGE

10 YEARLY BOCC

MEETING SCHEDULE

1 1 UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULES 12 LIBRARY EVENT SCHEDULE 14 THIS MONTH IN FLAGLER HISTORY 15 HOLIDAYS & OBSERVANCES 16 THE FLAGLER FAMILY CORNER ACTIVITY PAGE 18 DEPARTMENT SPOTL IGHT 19 THE COMMUNICATIONS COLLECTION

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MONDAY

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WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

ADDITIONAL EVENTS

12/1 – PUTT FOR PAWS CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT – FLAGLER HUMANE SOCIETY 12/4 - FLAGLER COUNTY NEXUS CENTER GRAND OPENING GALA 12/8 - FCFR FIRE STATION NO. 51 GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY 12/13 - DAYTONA 100 ULTRA MARATHON (FLAGLER BEACH) 12/14 - DAYTONA 100 ULTRA MARATHON (FLAGLER BEACH) 12/14 - WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA 12/19 - AACS 2025 HOLIDAY GIFT GIVING

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA - 8AM FLAGLER BEACH FARMERS MARKET - 9AM HOLIDAY AT THE BEACH PARADE 2025 - 1PM STARLIGHT PARADE 2025 - 4PM NIGHTS OF LIGHTS GREEN HERITAGE NURSERY - 6PM JINGLE & JAMMIES SLUMBER PARTY - 7PM

MOONRISE AT THE BEACH - 4:45PM FIRST FRIDAY 2025 - 6PM NIGHTS OF LIGHTS GREEN HERITAGE NURSERY - 6PM PAR-TEE AFTER DARK - 6PM

DECEMBER PAINT NITE - 6:30PM DROPPING BEATS. NOT BALLS "ROCK & ROLL" MUSICAL BINGO - 7PM

GYOTAKU FISH PRINTING WORKSHOP - 2PM NIGHTS OF LIGHTS GREEN HERITAGE NURSERY - 6PM

BOCC MEETING - 9AM NAME THAT TUNE - FAMILY EDITION - 6PM

NATIONAL GUARD BIRTHDAY

EUROPEAN VILLAGE FARMERS MARKET - 12PM NFL SUNDAYS AT THE BRASS TAP - 1PM PADDLE INTO ADVENTURE! - 2PM SERENDIPITY'S CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY MARKET - 5PM “HO HO HO! SANTA’S COMING TO PALM COAST LANES… - 5PM OPEN MIC COMEDY NIGHT - 8:30PM

DROPPING BEATS. NOT BALLS "ROCK & ROLL" MUSICAL BINGO - 7PM

DINNER WITH SANTA - FPC - 5:30PM

NIGHTS OF LIGHTS GREEN HERITAGE NURSERY - 6PM PLANT BINGO AT THE MARKETPLACE - HOLIDAY STYLE - 6PM

BUNNELL CHRISTMAS 2025 - 5PM CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY MARKET - 5PM NIGHTS OF LIGHTS GREEN HERITAGE NURSERY - 6PM

OCEANSIDE EAT, MEET & GREET WITH SANTA - 9AM HERITAGE NURSERY'S HOLIDAY MARKET - 10AM HOLIDAY IN THE GARDENS WASHINGTON OAKS - 10AM HONEYBEE BUZZ: HEROES OF OUR PLANET, MAKING HONEY HAPPEN - 10AM GAMBLE JAM - 2PM HOLIDAY BOAT PARADE 2025 - 6PM NIGHTS OF LIGHTS GREEN HERITAGE NURSERY - 6PM

HANNUKAH

SPACE FORCE BIRTHDAY

HOLIDAY CRAFT MARKET - 4PM NIGHTS OF LIGHTS GREEN HERITAGE NURSERY - 6PM

PADDLE INTO ADVENTURE! - 10AM PLANT BINGO - 6:30PM DROPPING BEATS. NOT BALLS "ROCK & ROLL" MUSICAL BINGO - 7PM

DINNER WITH SANTA - 5:30PM NIGHTS OF LIGHTS GREEN HERITAGE NURSERY - 6PM

BOCC MEETING - 5PM

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA! - 8PM FLAGLER BEACH FARMERS MARKET - 9AM PADDLE INTO ADVENTURE! - 1PM NIGHTS OF LIGHTS GREEN HERITAGE NURSERY - 6PM 9TH ANNUAL UGLY SWEATER PARTY - 7PM

EUROPEAN VILLAGE FARMERS MARKET - 12PM NFL SUNDAYS AT THE BRASS TAP - 1PM OPEN MIC COMEDY NIGHT - 8:30PM

CHRISTMAS DAY

CHRISTMAS EVE

KWANZAA

EUROPEAN VILLAGE FARMERS MARKET - 12PM NFL SUNDAYS AT THE BRASS TAP - 1PM CHRISTMAS BINGO AT THE MARKETPLACE - 2PM “HO HO HO! SANTA’S COMING TO PALM COAST LANES… - 5PM OPEN MIC COMEDY NIGHT - 8:30PM

DROPPING BEATS. NOT BALLS "ROCK & ROLL" MUSICAL BINGO - 7PM

FLAGLER BEACH FARMERS MARKET - 9AM GAMBLE JAM - 2PM

NEW YEARS EVE

DROPPING BEATS. NOT BALLS "ROCK & ROLL" MUSICAL BINGO - 7PM

EUROPEAN VILLAGE FARMERS MARKET - 12PM NFL SUNDAYS AT THE BRASS TAP - 1PM OPEN MIC COMEDY NIGHT - 8:30PM

PADDLE INTO ADVENTURE! - 10AM NEW YEARS 2025 - SURFBOARD DROP - 8PM

PLEASE BE SURE TO REGISTER FOR EVENTS & COURSES AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

Featured Event of the Month Starlight Parade Join the City of Palm Coast for the 2025 Starlight Parade on December 6th at 6 p.m. at Central Park in Town Center, with pre-parade activities beginning at 4 p.m. December 6, 2025 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 975 Central Ave, Palm Coast, FL 32164 The Starlight Parade will once again light up Central Park in Town Center with glowing floats, marching bands, and holiday cheer. The pre-parade event will begin at 4 p.m. with food vendors and family-friendly entertainment to set the stage for an evening of celebration. Then, at 6 p.m., the parade will kick off, lighting up Central Park with the sights and sounds of the holiday season.

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Upcoming Projects/Events PROJECT UPDATES

Flagler County Nexus Center Grand Opening Gala December 4, 2025 @ 4pm

Flagler County Fire Rescue Station No. 51 Groundbreaking Ceremony

December 8, 2025 @ 10am

Community Challenge In a joint initiative with Flagler County Parks & Recreation, we’re encouraging you to visit the great parks and beaches our county has to offer. This month, we encourage you to visit Herschel King Park. December 1 - December 31, 2025 How it works: Visit Herschel King Park anytime during the month of December Upload a photo of yourself at Herschel King Park to Facebook or Instagram using the hashtag #fcvisitsherschelking Share the challenge with friends and family!

Herschel King Park December’s Community Challenge

Herschel King Park is located on the Intracoastal Waterway. Visitors can fish from the pier, or simply relax and enjoy the view. There is a boat launch that is convenient starting point for fishing trips, or sightseeing along the Intracoastal. Additionally, there is a shaded walking trail and a playground all within this 20-acre park. Herschel King Park is located on the west side of the Intracoastal Waterway. It is located at the end of Grady Prather Jr. Cove off of Colbert Lane, between State Road 100 and Palm Coast Parkway.

1000 Grady Prather Jr. Cove Palm Coast, FL 32137 Address:

Herschel King Park

Boat ramp remains open. For more information about pavilion rentals, call Parks and Recreation at 386-313-4020.

Hours Dawn - 11:00PM

Amenities/Features include: boat dock/launch, boating, canoeing/kayaking, fishing, pets allowed, picnic pavilion (rentable), playground, restroom festivities, weddings, and wildlife viewing.

5:00 pm MONDAY JANUARY 13

9:00 am MONDAY FEBRUARY 10

9:00 am MONDAY MARCH 3

5:00 pm MONDAY MARCH 17

9:00 am MONDAY APRIL 7

BOCC Meetings

5:00 pm MONDAY APRIL 21

9:00 am MONDAY MAY 5

5:00 pm MONDAY MAY 19

9:00 am MONDAY JUNE 2

5:00 pm MONDAY JUNE 16

5:00 pm MONDAY JULY 14

9:00 am MONDAY AUGUST 4

5:00 pm MONDAY AUGUST 18

2025 REGULARLY SCHEDULED BOCC MEETINGS ARE HELD AT 1769 EAST MOODY BLVD BUNNELL, FL 32110 flaglercounty.gov /agendas

9:00 am WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 3

5:00 pm MONDAY SEPTEMBER 15

9:00 am MONDAY OCTOBER 6

5:00 pm MONDAY OCTOBER 20

9:00 am MONDAY NOVEMBER 3

youtube.com/flaglercounty /live

5:00 pm MONDAY NOVEMBER 17

9:00 am MONDAY December 1

5:00 pm MONDAY December 15

MEETING SCHEDULES

FLAGLER COUNTY BOCC

December 2 nd December 9 th December 9 th December 10 th December 15 th December 16 th December 17 th December 19 th December 1 st

Commission Regular Meeting - 9:00am

Value Adjustment Board Hearing Date - 10:00am Industrial Development Authority Meeting - 1:00pm Planning and Development Board Meeting - 6:00pm Joint County and City of Palm Coast Workshop - 2:00 pm

Local Mitigation Strategy Meeting – 10:30am Commission Regular Meeting - 5:00pm

Contractor Review Board - 5:00 pm

Flagler County Cultural Council (FC3) Board Meeting - 11:00am

CITY OF PALM COAST

Charter Review Committee - 6:00pm Animal Control Hearing - 10:00am Code Enforcement Board - 10:00am City Council Business Meeting - 6:00pm

December 1 st December 2 nd December 3 rd December 2 nd December 10 th December 3 rd December 17 th December 16 th December 15 th

Residential Drainage Citizens Advisory Committee - 6:00pm Planning & Land Development Regulation Board - 5:30pm

Charter Review Committee - 6:00pm City Council Business Meeting - 9:00am

Planning & Land Development Regulation Board - 5:30pm

CITY OF BUNNELL

Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board Meeting - 6:00pm

December 2 nd December 8 th December 22 nd December 10 th

Code Enforcement Board Meeting - 6:00pm City Commission Meeting - 7:00pm

City Commission Meeting - 7:00pm

CITY OF FLAGLER BEACH

December 2 nd December 3 rd December 9 th December 9 th December 11 th December 11 th

PAR Board - 5:30pm Parks Committee - 6:00pm

Investment Committee - 12:00pm Finance Committee - 12:00pm

Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting - 4:30pm

City Commission Meeting - 5:30pm

FLAGLER COUNTY LIBRARY EVENT CALENDAR

WEEK OF MONDAY 12/1 - SATURDAY 12/6

WEEK OF MONDAY 12/8 - SATURDAY 12/13

WEEK OF MONDAY 12/15 - SATURDAY 12/20

WEEK OF MONDAY 12/22 - SATURDAY 12/27

TUE 12/9 -

TUE 12/23 -

TUE 12/2 -

TUE 12/16 -

Chair Yoga - 10:30am Preschool Storytime - 10:30am Preschool Storytime - 11:00am Chess Club - 4:30pm

Tech Help - 10:30am Preschool Storytime - 10:30am Preschool Storytime - 11:00am Chess Club - 4:30pm

Chair Yoga - 10:30am Creative Writing for Adults - 5:00pm

Beginning Mobile Tech & Q&A - 10:30am Preschool Storytime - 10:30am Preschool Storytime - 11:00am Chess Club - 4:30pm Creative Writing for Adults - 5:00pm

WED 12/27 -

STEAM Saturday - 1:00pm

Tech Help - 1:30pm Paws to Read - 4:00pm

Paws to Read - 4:00pm

WED 12/17 -

WED 12/10 -

WED 12/3 -

Paws to Read - 4:00pm

THU 12/18 -

Infant Storytime - 10:30am Toddler Storytime - 11:00am

THU 12/4 -

THU 12/11 -

Bumps, Babies & Books - 11:00am Movie Matinee - 1:00pm

FRI 12/19 -

Bumps, Babies & Books - 11:00am

Bumps, Babies & Books - 11:00am Movie Matinee - 1:00pm

FRI 12/5 -

FRI 12/12 -

STEAM Saturday - 1:00pm

SAT 12/20 -

SAT 12/13 -

SAT 12/6 -

Adult General Knowledge Trivia - 1:00pm STEAM Saturday - 1:00pm

HOLIDAYS & OBSERVANCES

Hanukkah - December 14 th Winter Solstice - December 21 st Christmas - December 25 th Kwanza - December 26 th New Year’s Eve - December 31 st

National Christmas Lights Day - December 1 st National Mutt Day - December 2 nd National Cookie Day - December 4 th National Comfort Food Day - December 5 th Gingerbread House Day - December 12 th

THIS MONTH IN FLAGLER COUNTY HISTORY

National Cocoa Day - December 13 th National Twin Day - December 18 th

DECEMBER 31, 1999 The City of Palm Coast was Officially Incorporated

National Ugly Sweater Day - December 19 th National Crossword Puzzle Day - December 21 st National Eggnog Day - December 24 th National Call a Friend Day - December 28 th National Bacon Day - December 30 th

On December 31, 1999, Palm Coast was officially incorporated as a city following a voter referendum, marking a significant milestone. Coinciding with New Year’s Eve, this event symbolized the start of self-governance and community pride. It is known and celebrated as a joyous and important moment in Palm Coast’s history.

UF/IFAS Extension Services Department Spotlight

About UF/IFAS Extension Flagler County

CONTACT

The Cooperative Extension Service is nationwide and was established by the Smith-Lever Act of 1914. It is a partnership between state land grant universities, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the county governments throughout the nation. All of these groups share in the planning, financing, and operation of extension programs. In Florida, the Cooperative Extension Service is administered by the University of Florida. Operating as part of the University's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, Extension serves each of the state's 67 counties by providing information and conducting educational programs on issues such as: Sustainable Agriculture Natural Resource Conservation Energy Conservation Food Safety Child and Family Development 4H Youth Development

Phone (386) 437-7464

Email flagler@ifas.ufl.edu Location UF/IFAS Extension Flagler County 150 Sawgrass Road Bunnell, FL 32110 Hours Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm Website https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/flagler/

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For more info on this month’s offerings, please visit: Flagler County Public Library Calendar

City of Palm Coast Events Visit Flagler Event Calendar

Flagler County Events Bunnell City Calendar

Disclaimer: This calendar is provided by Flagler County as a public service and informational resource. Please note that event dates and times are subject to change after publication. Not all community events may be listed.

If you are hosting a community event and would like it to be considered for inclusion in a future calendar, please submit the event details to communications@flaglercounty.gov for review.

The Monthly Memo @ 2025 | Samantha Shakes, Editor

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