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NSBNEWS.net photo by Henry Frederick. Steady rainfall has caused organizers of Light Up Flagler to postpone tonight's annual street-lighting ceremony to next Friday because of heavy rainfall.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- Tonight's scheduled Light Up Flagler Avenue has been postponed until Dec. 11 because of the storm front moving through the state today.

The festive holiday event has been rescheduled to take place from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 11, on Flagler Avenue.

The Merchants Association will host free live entertainment by school groups, choirs, strolling carolers and there will be wonderful light displays. Most merchants will have an open house at their place of business, while serving refreshments, and will be decorated for the season.

NSBNEWS.net videos by Sera Frederick. Norwood's held its annual holiday food and wine celebration Thursday, Friday and Saturday with cooking demonstrations and plenty of wine tasting with 500 brands. Check out NSBNEWS.net's exclusive video coverage of this exciting event.

Frances M. Riess, 92, of Edgewater, a member of Edgewater Baptist Church who enjoyed knitting along with her church activities, died Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009.

Carol Ford Grooms, 87, of New Smyrna Beach, a New York native who moved to Florida and was an active Democrat, having served on the Titusville Shoreline Authority, the Democratic Executive Committee, and as President of the Democratic Women's Club there, died Friday, Nov. 27, 2009.

NSBNEWS.net file photo by Sera Frederick. The 2009 football season is over for the New Smyrna Beach 'Cudas who were no match for powerhouse Dwyer High School Panthers of Palm Beach Gardens, with a 42-6 loss tonight on the road in the Class 4A state quarterfinals. Cudas senior quarterback A.J. Granger, at right, had a rough night getting intercepted by Florida High School Player of the Year Matt Elam early in the first quarter. The Cudas' scoring was limited to six points the third quarter. Dwyer, now 12-1, moves on while the season comes to an abrupt end for the Cudas who finish with an 8-5 record.

NSBNEWS.net photos by Henry Frederick. The nearly $9,000 artificial Christmas tree on the eastern-most end of Canal Street lost some of its lighting as shown in these photos taken just after 8 p.m. Friday.

CAPE CANAVERAL -- The delay was more than an hour because of high winds, but a military communications satellite but a Delta IV rocket was finally launched Saturday night, carrying a military communications satellite.

Wind gusts forced officials to hold off on the initial 7:23 p.m. launch from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in favor of liftoff at 8:47 p.m.

NSBNEWS.net photo by Henry Frederick.

New Smyrna Beach's artificial Christmas tree on the easternmost end of Canal Street (actually on Riverside Drive, facing Canal) was fully lit Saturday night after the debacle of the night before when the lower portion of the tree lighting was out amid heavy rainfall.

DAYTONA BEACH -- The “World Famous” Lipizzaner Stallions will take center stage at the Ocean Center Jan. 2, and tickets are on sale now for the 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. shows.

The stallions are embarking upon their 40th anniversary tour with new music, choreography and routines, demonstrating the movements of classical dressage, including the leaps and maneuvers known as the "airs above the ground."

DELTONA -- Volusia County residents can gaze at the stars, learn about the winter solstice, and make holiday crafts at the Lyonia Environmental Center this month.
Educational programs include:

• “Star party” from 7 - 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10; and from 7 - 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15: Join the LEC staff for a stargazing close-up view of the night sky. Staff will provide equipment and share their knowledge of the stars. This program is appropriate for ages 10 and up. Participants should dress for the outdoor weather. Participation is free with paid admission to the LEC.