• Creative Character - February 24, 2011, 4:30 pm - Indian River County Main Library Map to Indian River County Main Library

  Groups feature debate, drama, role-play, games, and writing events. Communication is key with job-training, leadership skills and college prep included. Students take active part in creating, planning and directing summer activities related to above topics plus music, talent show and karaoke. Free sessions are ongoing and open to 6th through 12th graders. Participation in community events occur throughout the year. This is an approved Community Service WorkSite.

• Concert to Benefit American Cancer Society - February 24, 2011, 7:00 pm - Sebastian River High School Map to Sebastian River High School

  Sebastian River High School Band will hold a free concert for the American Cancer Society. The concert will take place in the High School's Performing Arts Center Donations accepted at the door. All donations will go to the North County Relay for Life.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH

• Pointe West Farmers Market - February 25, 2011, 9:00 am - Pointe West Event Field Map to Pointe West Event Field

  Pointe West Farmers Market is conveniently located in an upscale community between I-95 and the Indian River Mall on Hwy 60 in Vero Beach. The market opens October 1, 2010 and will operate year round. Approximately 50 vendors will sell produce, seafood, baked goods, plants, honey, bromeliads, orchids, ethnic and traditional foods for breakfast and lunch and other agriculture related items and food and drink. Also featured will be local artisans, live music, and local not-for-profit organizations.
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• Suessical the Musical -  7:30 p.m. (go to site for tickets)

  Back from the Junior Theatre Festival in Atlanta, RCT students present the musical based on favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including the Cat in the Hat, Horton the elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mazie and all the Whos in Whoville! Most enjoyed by ages 4 & up.

• St. Sebastian Annual Rummage Sale - February 25, 2011, 9:00 am - St. Sebastian Catholic Church Map to St. Sebastian Catholic Church

  St. Sebastian Catholic Church is having their annual Rummage Sale on Feb. 25-26 from       9 a.m.-2 p.m. There will be household items, clothing, toys, collectibles, tools, books, miscellaneous items and baked food for sale. Breakfast and Lunch will be available.

• Downtown Friday Street Festival - February 25, 2011, 5:30 pm - Downtown Vero Beach Map to Downtown Vero Beach

  Vero Beach's popular street party features live music, craft vendors, community booths and food & drink along 14th Avenue between 20th & 21st Streets. The party runs from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm and is held 4 times a year.

• The Taming of the Shrew Production presented by Saint Edward's School - February 25, 2011, 7:30 pm - Waxlax Center for the Performing Arts Map to Waxlax Center for the Performing Arts

  Saint Edward's School's Theatre department will present Shakespeare's uproarious comedic battle of the sexes, The Taming of the Shrew. The play follows the story of the beautiful Bianca (played by Junior Kaitlin Haire) whose multiple suitors hatch a plan to have her malicious sister Kate the Shrew (Senior Liz Sockol), wed off to the uber-macho and bombastic Petruchio (Junior Jamari Williams), once their mother Baptista, (Sophomore Cara Brugemman) declares that Bianca may not marry until Kate is wed first. This laugh out loud production features a highly diverse cast of Saint Edward's students ranging from the 8th to 12th grade. Taming of the Shrew is directed by Saint Edward's School's Theatre Director, Maggie Baker, with technical production by Jeremy Baker. Tickets are $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for students and seniors. Tickets may be purchased at the door or online at www.ticketalternative.com.  

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26TH

• St. Sebastian Annual Rummage Sale - February 26, 2011, 9:00 am - St. Sebastian Catholic Church Map to St. Sebastian Catholic Church

  St. Sebastian Catholic Church is having their annual Rummage Sale. There will be household items, clothing, toys, collectibles, tools, books, miscellaneous items and baked food for sale. Breakfast and Lunch will be available.
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• Suessical the Musical - 1:30 p.m. show time. (go to site for tickets and info)  Back from the Junior Theatre Festival in Atlanta, RCT students present the musical based on favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including the Cat in the Hat, Horton the elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mazie and all the Whos in Whoville! Most enjoyed by ages for and up> 

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• Vero Beach Gun/Knife and Outdoor Gear Show - February 26, 2011, 9:00 am - Indian River County Fairgrounds Map to Indian River County Fairgrounds

• 3RD Annual Kids Fishing Clinic - February 26, 2011, 9:00 am - Fort Pierce Inlet State Park Map to Fort Pierce Inlet State Park

  Join us on Saturday, March 26 as we host our 3rd Annual Kid's Fishing Clinic! Every participant will learn about the Indian River Lagoon and practice fishing skills such as casting and knot tying. Children, ages 6-14, who complete the five stations will receive a prize. Only 50 spaces are available and pre-registration is required, so sign up today to reserve your spot! Register by downloading this registration form or by calling (772) 468-3985. All registration forms must be brought to the Ranger Station at Fort Pierce Inlet State Park for verification by March 14th, 2011. A waiting list will be started after 50 kids have been signed up.
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• The Farmers Market Oceanside

  - March 5th  ~ 8:00 am - Noon / Corner of Dahlia and Ocean Drive

• The Taming of the Shrew Production presented by Saint Edward's School - February 26, 2011, 2:00 pm - Waxlax Center for the Performing Arts Map to Waxlax Center for the Performing Arts

  Performances at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saint Edward's School's Theatre department will present Shakespeare's uproarious comedic battle of the sexes, The Taming of the Shrew. The play follows the story of the beautiful Bianca (played by Junior Kaitlin Haire) whose multiple suitors hatch a plan to have her malicious sister Kate the Shrew (Senior Liz Sockol), wed off to the uber-macho and bombastic Petruchio (Junior Jamari Williams), once their mother Baptista, (Sophomore Cara Brugemman) declares that Bianca may not marry until Kate is wed first. This laugh out loud production features a highly diverse cast of Saint Edward's students ranging from the 8th to 12th grade. Taming of the Shrew is directed by Saint Edward's School's Theatre Director, Maggie Baker, with technical production by Jeremy Baker. Tickets are $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for students and seniors. Tickets may be purchased at the door or online at www.ticketalternative.com.

• Community Celebration ~ "10th Anniversary" for Royal Palm Pointe. - February 26, 2011, 3:00 pm - Royal Palm Pointe Map to Royal Palm Pointe

  Vero Beach invites the public to come out and celebrate the "10th Anniversary" for Royal Palm Pointe. There will be entertainment provided for all ages, Art Vendors, Restaurants along Royal Palm Pointe will be open for the entire event and there will be food vendors selling barbeque, ice cream, donuts and chicken sandwiches. The Royal Palm Pointe Business Association will have a wine and beer tent set up for anyone wanting to purchase an adult beverage. A boat parade will begin at 5:00 - 5:30 p.m. The night will end with Dancing StarsDancing Under the Stars. Music will be provided by Sha-Boom and the Rip Tides with dancing in and around the fountain area. Parking will be available at the First Presbyterian Church, the Eye Institute and Riverside Park.

• Emerson Center's Celebrated Speakers Series - February 26, 2011, 4:00 pm - The Emerson Center at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Map to The Emerson Center at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship

  Tickets Now On Sale at the Emerson Center for the 2011 Celebrated Speakers Series, sponsored by Wilmington Trust. The next speaker is Zbigniew Brzezinski, author and former national security advisor to President Carter. Performances are held at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Zbigniew Brzezinski's resume is lengthy and impressive with the most notable achievement of holding the post as National Security Adviser to the President Jimmy Carter from 1977 to 1981. In 1981, he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom "for his role in the normalization of U.S.- Chinese relations and for his contributions to the human rights and national security policies of the United States." Today he is Trustee and Counselor, Center for Strategic & International Studies; and Robert E. Osgood Professor of American Foreign Policy, the Paul Nitze School of Advanced International Studies, Johns Hopkins University, Washington, D.C. He is the author of many books including his latest published in 2008, America and the World: Conversation on the Future of American Foreign Policy. The Emerson Center is conveniently located at , on the SE corner of 16th Street and 27th Avenue and has more than 300 parking spaces, an auditorium that seats over 800 people in comfortable padded seating, a raised stage that offers everyone unrestricted views, and professional state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems. Purchase your individual tickets now by calling 772-778-5249, purchase single tickets on-line at www.TheEmersonCenter.org or visit The Emerson Center itself.

• 19th Annual Dancing Under the Stars - February 26, 2011, 6:30 pm - Map to 19th Annual Dancing Under the Stars

  There will be live music by Sha-Boom and the Rip Tides. Bring your lawn chairs and sneakers. There will be give aways and dance contests and a night of guaranteed fun under the stars!

• STAR GAZING PARTY - February 26, 2011, 7:00 pm - Sebastian Inlet State Park

  Star Party hosted by the Indian River Astronomical Society, at the Day Use Area, located 1/2 mile south of the Sebastian Inlet bridge, on the east side of A1A. Powerful telescopes provided or bring your own. Note* Weather and clouds permitting. Fees: Free admission to the day use area. Contact: Contact park for more information.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH

• 33rd Annual Sunrunners 10K and One Mile Kids Race - February 27, 2011, 8:00 am - South Beach Park Map to South Beach Park

  Race along quiet city streets and oceanfront roads. Fast, flat, out and back, scenic route with water stations and ocean views. Technical shirts, goodie bags, door prizes and post race food and festivities. Shirts guaranteed for first 225 to register and reserved on a first come/first served basis. There will also be a 1-Mile Kid Race and a Relay Race with two person teams each running 5 miles. Visit site to preregister and for more information.

• Vero Beach Art Club Art in the Park - February 27, 2011, 10:00 am - Humiston Park Map to Humiston Park

  Call 772-231-0303 for more information.

• Youth Sailing Foundation Fundraiser - February 27, 2011, 11:00 am - Vero Beach Yacht Club Map to Vero Beach Yacht Club

  Join us and learn more about our program. Speak with kids who have built a boat to learn more about their experience. You will get a chance to see how the boats are made as well as see them on the water. Tickets are only $25 which includes the cookout. Menu: Hamburger, Hot dogs & Chicken, baked beans, Macaroni & Cheese, and assorted salads and dessert table. Get your ticket by calling: Harold Leh 234-6184, Dan Thomas 978-1701 or John Powers 234-3372

• "Let the Good Times Roll" at Theatre Go Round Dinner Theatre - February 27, 2011, 10:18 pm - Theatre Go Round Dinner Theatre Map to Theatre Go Round Dinner Theatre

  For more information call 772-569-1116.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH

• Day Trip - "Daybreak at the Ranch" - February 28, 2011, 6:30 am - Flying J Truck Stop Map to Flying J Truck Stop

  An early morning tour of the Adams Ranch. Our group will meet at 6:30 AM at the Flying J truckstop on Kings Highway in Fort Pierce. A light breakfast will be provided at the Ranch before the tour begins. Members are $35 and non members are $45. Call (772) 242-2559 for reservations or for more information.

TUESDAY, MARCH 1ST

• 'Golden Times' Artist-Adriana Scalamandre - March 1, 2011, 10:00 am

  The Artists Guild Gallery proudly presents "Golden Times," paintings in oil and watercolor by award-winning artist Adriana Scalamandre Bitter on display in the Guest Artist Gallery March 1 through March 31. An Opening Reception will be held Friday, March 4th, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 1974 14th Avenue, Vero Beach, coinciding with the 3D District's Gallery Stroll. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sat. 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 772-299-1234, www.artistsguildgalleryverobeach.com.  

THURSDAY, MARCH 3RD

• Creative Character - March 3, 2011, 4:30 pm - Indian River County Main Library Map to Indian River County Main Library

  Groups feature debate, drama, role-play, games, and writing events. Communication is key with job-training, leadership skills and college prep included. Students take active part in creating, planning and directing summer activities related to above topics plus music, talent show and karaoke. Free sessions are ongoing and open to 6th through 12th graders.Participation in community events occur throughout the year. This is an approved Community Service WorkSite.

FRIDAY, MARCH 4TH

• First Fridays Gallery Stroll - March 4, 2011, 5:00 pm - Dine & Design (3D) District Map to Dine & Design (3D) District

  Art galleries in the Downtown Dine & Design (3D) District of Vero Beach will host their monthly "First Fridays Gallery Stroll." Art galleries will be open to the public offering refreshments and showcasing their artists' newest work. This event is free and open to the public. For further information call Gallery 14 at 772-562-5525 or the Artists Guild Gallery at 772-299-1234.
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• Pointe West Farmers Market - February 25, 2011, 9:00 am - Pointe West Event Field Map to Pointe West Event Field 

SATURDAY, MARCH 5TH

• 2nd Annual Garage and Bake Sale ~ Florida Eye Institute - March 5, 2011, 7:00 am - Florida Eye Institute Parking Lot Map to Florida Eye Institute Parking Lot

  The Florida Eye Institute is planning its second annual garage sale and bake sale to benefit the American Caner Society's Beaches Relay for Life event. To obtain information how you can participate in the Beaches Relay for Life, Call Susan Lacey @ (772) 794-1918 or slacey@blocklaw.org or Andrea Smith ~ (772) 316-1087 or als@gouldcooksey.com
• The Farmers Market Oceanside - March 5, 2011, 8:00 am - Noon  Corner of Dahlia and Ocean Drive Map to Corner of Dahlia and Ocean Drive

• Take Photos Like A Pro - March 5, 2011, 10:00 am - McKee Botanical Garden Map to McKee Botanical Garden

  Do you wish your photos looked more professional? Have you heard of concepts like framing, texture, pattern, light and depth but are unsure how to incorporate them into your own pictures? Transform your photos from basic to exceptional with key lessons in photo composition, followed by an afternoon practice session in the Garden. Class size is limited; pre-registration required. NOTE: Participants should be comfortable with their camera's basic functions before taking this class. Bring your camera, manual, an empty memory card and extra batteries. Lunch is not included but is available for purchase at the Garden Café. One-hour break for lunch. Cost: $12 members, $15 non-members Instructor: Pat Rice

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9TH 

• Performance - Annie - March 9, 2011, 7:00 pm - Vero Beach Theatre Guild Map to Vero Beach Theatre Guild

  Based on Harold Gray's popular comic strip, "Little Orphan Annie," our heroine, 11-year-old Annie and her friends have learned from the school of hard knocks that life in the orphanage is no bed of roses. Tickets are $20 and $22. Visit the web to purchase tickets. http://www.theatresupportticketing.com/venues/verobeach/ticketing/  

THURSDAY, MARCH 10TH 

• Creative Character - March 10, 2011, 4:30 pm - Indian River County Main Library Map to Indian River County Main Library

  Groups feature debate, drama, role-play, games, and writing events. Communication is key with job-training, leadership skills and college prep included. Students take active part in creating, planning and directing summer activities related to above topics plus music, talent show and karaoke. Free sessions are ongoing and open to 6th through 12th graders.Participation in community events occur throughout the year. This is an approved Community Service WorkSite.

• Emerson Center - Andrew Huse - March 10, 2011, 7:00 pm - Emerson Center Map to Emerson Center

  The Emerson Center Florida Humanities Series, sponsored by Marine Bank & Trust, continues with "Florida's Delicious History: A Gastronomic Journey Through Modern Florida" with Andrew Huse. Andrew Huse is a librarian and historian with interest in oral history, social history, the state of Florida, and culinary history. He has written numerous articles in magazines and academic journals, and has recently completed a centennial history of the Columbia Spanish Restaurant (University Press of Florida, 2009). Huse teaches and speaks on a variety of topics, and is presently at work on a history of Florida's restaurants and food culture. He works at the USF Tampa Library's Special Collections department as a librarian and oral historian. Huse lives in Tampa, where he cooks and writes, sometimes simultaneously. Admission is free on a first come first serve basis. For more information, contact 772-778-5249