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Oct. 7, 2009
Pat Kuehn, APR, CPRC
Community Information Specialist

Grand opening planned for Deltona Regional Library, Lyonia Environmental Center, Deltona Amphitheater Oct. 17

The expanded Deltona Regional Library and its new neighbors - the Lyonia Environmental Center and the Deltona Amphitheater - will be unveiled to the public during grand opening festivities from 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17.

The library, which has been closed for renovation since May 2008, has been doubled in size to accommodate Deltona’s growing population. The $11 million project also includes a 1,000-seat amphitheater and an environmental center, where visitors can explore Volusia County’s ecosystems.

“This complex is a promise kept, and it’s money well spent,” said Pat Northey, Volusia County Council representative for District 5. ”Those who use this library, environmental center and amphitheater are going to love them.”

The formal program begins at 9:30 a.m. with a ribbon cutting ceremony and the dedication of environmental classrooms in memory of Dr. Alice E. Cross, a longtime environmentalist and Deltona educator.

An open house, planned from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., will include children’s games, a youth treasure hunt, tours of Lyonia Preserve, and displays by environmental and community groups.

Ormond Beach artist Sang Roberson will lead a hands-on mosaic workshop, and Deltona artist Alberto Gomez will create a mural with 15 area children he has selected.

The environmental center will offer free admission throughout the day. Visitors can take part in hands-on environmental activities, view an exhibit by the Southeast Museum of Photography, and visit the new gift shop and café.

The amphitheater will host its first entertainment event, with performances by community groups from 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and a concert by Caribbean Crew from 3 - 5 p.m. The Gateway Chamber Group will perform in the library’s lobby throughout the day.

Visitors can check out the complex’s green features, which focus on energy and water efficiency, indoor air quality, the use of environmentally sustainable materials, and maintenance of the building site in a sustainable manner.

The Deltona Regional Library, Lyonia Environmental Center and Deltona Amphitheater are at 2150 Eustace Ave. Overflow parking will be in Daytona State College’s Deltona campus, adjacent to Deltona City Hall.

For more information, please visit www.volusialibrary.org, www.lyoniapreserve.org and www.deltonafl.org.

Deltona Amphitheater entertainment schedule: Oct. 27

9:30 a.m.   Flag ceremony by Cub Scout Pack 306
                 National anthem by Alexis Orellana
                 Programs by Girl Scout Troop 1383

10 a.m.      Gateway Orchestra
10:30 a.m. Community Choir
11 a.m.      Kemper Dance
11:30 a.m.  Volusia Community Symphony
Noon          Deltona Arts and Historical Center
12:30 p.m.  Volusia County Community Chorus
1 p.m.        Deltona Arts and Historical Center
1:30 p.m.    Deltona Philharmonic Orchestra
2 p.m.        Hispanic American Youth Group Dancers
3 - 5 p.m.   Caribbean Crew concert

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