🌱 How Deltona fourth-graders ran a mini city and managed paychecks

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• How Deltona fourth-graders ran a mini city and managed paychecks

Also on today's calendar: Brunch with Santa & Mrs. Claus and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 67 and low of 43 degrees.
• Friday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 69, low: 48.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Volusia schools simulate town for financial literacy lessons (news-journalonline.com) — Fourth-graders from Spirit Elementary in Deltona joined more than 2,400 Volusia students in a hands-on Junior Achievement BizTown simulation, learning how paychecks, bills, and taxes really work. At the Daytona Beach setup, Deltona students took on roles like mayor, IRS agent, and business leaders, connecting classroom financial lessons to real-world responsibilities.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Deltona

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 13

• Brunch with Santa & Mrs. Claus
  The Sanford Galleon, 541 N Palmetto Ave, Sanford
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Friday December 12

• Christmas in Margaritaville Dinner & Dance
  Adult Activity Center , 4790 S Ridgewood Avenue , Port Orange
  5:30 pm
• Trinity Christian Eagles vs Calvary Christian Lions
  Trinity Christian Academy , 875 Elkcam Blvd , Deltona
  6:00 pm
• Bonkerz Comedy Night at The Center - featuring Kojo Prince
  Deltona, FL Calendar , 1640 Dr. M.L.K. Blvd, , Deltona
  8:00 pm
• Kojo Prince as seen on Showtime, Comedy Time Network and more
  The Center At Deltona , 1640 Dr. M.L.K. Blvd , Deltona
  8:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• Charlie Brown Christmas Tree Sand Pine Removal
  Lyonia Environmental Center , 2150 Eustace Ave , Deltona
  9:00 am
• Community CPR Class
  Deltona, FL Calendar , 2983 Howland Boulevard , Deltona
  9:00 am
• 2025 Lake Helen Christmas Home Tour
  Hopkins Hall , 192 Connecticut Ave , Lake Helen
  10:00 am
• Lyonia Photography Club Meeting
  Lyonia Environmental Center , 2150 Eustace Ave , Deltona
  10:00 am

Wednesday December 24

• Wednesday Low Tea Lunch
  Polly's Tea Room , 558 Riverside Dr , Daytona Beach
  12:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Leads Group IV
  Miller's Ale House , 907 Taylor Rd , Port Orange
  12:00 pm
• Wrestling @ Seabreeze 5pm
  Atlantic High School Port Orange, FL 32129
  5:00 pm
• Drive Through Bethlehem
  Port Orange-Chamber Commerce , 3431 S Ridgewood Ave , Port Orange
  6:00 pm
• High School Showcase @ Volusia County Fairgrounds
  Atlantic High School Port Orange, FL 32129
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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• FREE FRENCH KISSES!
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🗞 Nearby News

Orange City

• Orange City Mayor Kelli Marks tells angry crowd she is not a racist (news-journalonline.com)
• Woman arrested in 2024 death of man in Florida crash after telling police he committed suicide (kcra.com)
• 29 FL Hospitals Among Best In U.S. In New Forbes Ranking (patch.com)

DeBary

• The Best Things To Do in Orlando this Weekend, December 12 - 14, 2025 (gottagoorlando.com)

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