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This week we have a couple of notable days. Yesterday, Ash Wednesday, began the season of Lent. While it used to be considered primarily a Catholic observation, it is now recognized by many other Christian denominations as well. Lent is the Christian season that prepares us for Easter. The purpose of Lent is to focus on Jesus Christ; His suffering and sacrifice, as well as his life, death, burial and resurrection. It is also a time of self-examination and penitence, demonstrated by 'self-denial' during the 40 days leading up to Easter. (Sundays are not included in the count) Under the heading of "self denial," you will hear many people mentioning what they "gave up" for Lent. I guess it's not surprising that one of the most frequent things mentioned is chocolate! (It's a good thing that Valentine's Day is over.)
Our next notable day is, Wednesday, February 29th. This very special 29th day of February usually occurs every four years and is called leap day. This day is added to the calendar in leap years as a corrective measure, because the earth does not orbit around the sun in precisely 365 days. Leap Day has also become known as "Sadie Hawkins' Day." For the background on this fun 'pseudo-holiday' see the post below.
Other less notable, but important days for our community can be found on our new 'hard copy' FLASH CALENDAR. Our March calendar will be available next Tuesday and can be picked up for free at: Chamber of Commerce, Duncan Donuts, Drs. Conway & Bucaj, IRC Libraries, Jungle Club, Marks at the Pointe, Pizoodles, Starbucks, The Book Center, and Treasury Antiques. Be sure to pick up your free copy!
Valerie Watkins
Publisher Vero Beach FLASH, LLC
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DARLENE FORAGE
IS A POSITIVE PERSON
Anyone in the volunteer and nonprofit sector of our community has inevitably come across Darlene Forage. Darlene came to Vero Beach in 2006 and started volunteering immediately. Her involvement has been extensive and includes volunteering with United Way, Youth Guidance, Big Brothers Big Sisters and Plumbago. Darlene can't imagine a world where she was not involved and helping others. She is motivated by the fact that she truly enjoys helping others and feels like the rewards are endless and come back two fold. Working side by side with other volunteers is a great inspiration and their acts of kindness are truly a "gift that keeps on giving."
There is little doubt that Darlene feels this to her very core. That deep sense of volunteerism and helping others is what led her to create the non profit, Plumbago, in 2008. She considers this her greatest accomplishment and she currently serves as the Executive Director. Knowing what Plumbago accomplishes for our community one can understand why Darlene considers it such an achievement. Over the past year and a half Plumbago has placed over four thousand volunteers throughout the community, celebrated sixty volunteers through special events, and helped raise thousands of dollars for various nonprofit organizations. Darlene credits the Cultural Council and more specifically, Mary Jayne Kelly, as having inspired her and the creation of Plumbago.
When Darlene does find some time to relax, she enjoys, reading, mentoring, spending time with her husband, Paul, and playing 'Angry Birds!' Darlene we are glad you called Vero your home 6 years ago. You are undoubtedly proof of how quickly a person can have a positive impact! You are not only a Positive Person you are amazing and we thank you for all that you have done!
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 An American folk event, Sadie Hawkins Day originated in Al Capp's classic hillbilly comic strip LIL' ABNER which ran in newspapers across the country from 1934 -1978. In the comic, Sadie Hawkins was the "homeliest gal in all 'them hills'. She grew frantic waiting for a suitor, so when she reached the age of 35, her father called together all the unmarried men in the town and declared it "Sadie Hawkins Day". He decreed a foot race with Sadie in hot pursuit of the town's eligible bachelors with matrimony as the consequence. The town spinsters thought that this was such a good idea, they made Sadie Hawkins Day a mandatory yearly event. If a woman caught a bachelor and dragged him, kicking and screaming, across the finish line before sundown, by law he had to marry her! This inspired the February 'Sadie Hawkins Dances' where the girls ask the boys out.
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PROFESSOR HAROLD HILL
THE CURTAIN GOES UP TONIGHT 
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- THIS SATURDAY -
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INTERESTING FACT...WOW!
According to a U.S. Depatment of Agriculture report, a child born in 2010 will cost the parents about $226,902 over the next 17 years, and this doesn't include the cost of college! The biggest increase in expenses were child care, health care and transportation.
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 ~ CLEAN YOUR DISHWASHER ~
GET RID OF SMELL AND/OR STANDING WATER
Well, there are a lot of ways your dishwasher can collect gunk that needs to be cleaned. Tiny bits of food, grease and soap scum can cling together and get deposited in corners of the dishwasher. After a time, they can not only make your dishwasher look and smell bad...but decrease its' efficiency. Follow these four easy steps to clean your dishwasher.
1) FiRST....pull the bottom rack out and examine the drain area and make sure there are no hard chunks that can plug the drain, cause damage to the pump or scratch dishes.
2) Second.....Place a dishwasher-safe cup (Glass measuring cup) filled with plain white vinegar on the top rack of the dishwasher. Using the hottest water available, run the dishwasher through a cycle - except for the cup of vinegar, the dishwasher needs to be empty. The vinegar will help to wash away the loose, greasy grime, sanitizes, and helps remove the musty odor.
3) Third.....After using the vinegar to sanitize the inside of the dishwasher, sprinkle a cupful of baking soda around the bottom of the tub and run it through a short but complete cycle, again using the hottest water. The baking soda will help freshen the smell of the dishwasher as well as brighten up the look of the inside of your appliance by removing stains. (OPTIONAL): If you have problems with mold and mildew, add ½-1 cup bleach in the bottom of the dishwasher and run a full cycle. WARNING: DO NOT USE BLEACH IN YOUR DISHWASHER IF YOU HAVE A STAINLESS STEEL INTERIOR). |
For instructions on how to create this braid |
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HEALTH TIP
SAVE YOUR TOOTH ENAMEL
 As you age, your tooth enamel erodes and your 'pearly whites' aren't so pearly or white anymore. The REAL AGE website gives these tips to preserve tooth enamel with a slide show of foods and drinks to avoid. One tip among others that we didn't know is to use a straw when you are drinking acidic drinks to keep the beverage from being in your mouth for so long. For more tips, Click Here |
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~ SAVE THE DATE ~
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GRANT PROPOSALS WANTED
FROM KERRY BARTLETT: Reply
The Indian River Foundation is seeking grant applications from nonprofit organizations serving Indian River County. The awards will include up to five, $5,000 micro-grants for organizations with operating budgets less than $500,000. Click Here for a complete explanation of the grant guidelines.
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RECIPE OF THE WEEK
Slow Cooker Jambalaya
Since this is Mardi Gras week, here's an easy dish from New Orleans and it Serves 12 . Just dump all of the ingredients into your crockpot and simmer for 8 hours. Serve over cooked rice.
Ingredients
- 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced
- 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 pound frozen cooked shrimp without tails
Directions - In a slow cooker, mix the chicken, sausage, tomatoes with juice, onion, green bell pepper, celery, and broth. Season with oregano, parsley, Cajun seasoning, cayenne pepper, and thyme.
- Cover, and cook 7 to 8 hours on Low, or 3 to 4 hours on High. Stir in the shrimp during the last 30 minutes of cook time.
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VIDEO OF THE WEEK
PYTHON EATS ALIGATOR
We've been hearing a lot about the increasing number of pythons in the Everglades becoming a danger. In 1979, wildlife officials were surprised to find a Burmese Python -- a constrictor that can grow up to 20 feet long and weigh 200 pounds -- living in the Everglades National Park. Since then, they've continued to find them and now best estimates put the park's present python population between 30,000-100,000. It's believed this all started when people, tired of their pet snakes, released them in the Glades and they began to multiply. (Pythons can lay as many as 30 eggs at a time!) Warning: This video is a very graphic image of a python and aligator encounter. Click Here
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A SOMEWHAT STRANGE SAVINGS TIP
HOMEMADE VACUUM SEALER
 Shrink-wrapping keeps food fresh up to five times longer than foil or plastic wrap, but the commercial vacuum sealers can be expensive. To create your own, zip a plastic bag almost closed, then insert a straw and suck out the air. Do not use this method for raw meats or poultry. |
Bette Walsh, Rev. Dr. Tim Womack, Wintley Phipps, Dr. Tom Goetz, and Winston Phipps celebrate the success of Wintley Phipps' concert at First Presbyterian Church of Vero Beach on February 12th. |
Sebastian Artist Quentin Walter created this large emotive piece in acrylic. The painting is one of a 12 locally produced, music-inspired creations that will be auctioned off on April 27 at Northern Trust at the Vero Beach Choral Society's Art of Music fine art auction benefiting Indian River County music scholars. |
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FISHING CALENDAR
The darker the fish ~ The better the day for fishing
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Daily Recurring Events
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| The Music Man @ Riverside Theatre
The Riverside Theatre - 3250 Riverside Park Drive, Vero Beach FL 32963
A loving tribute to the small towns of yesteryear, The Music Man follows the plans of fast-talking "Professor" Harold Hill as he cons the people of River City, Iowa into buying uniforms and musical instruments for a boys band he vows to lead.
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This Week's Events
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Thursday, February 23
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| 9:00am - 10:00am | A.M. Aerobics Exercise Class
Vero Beach Community Center - 2266 14th Avenue, Vero Beach FL
The City of Vero Beach Recreation Department offers A.M. Aerobics. This is a full body workout designed to meet all fitness levels classes are on Monday's, Wednesday's, Thursday's from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. $3.21 per person. Punch cards are available. This class is held at the Vero Beach Community Center 2266 14th Avenue. For more information call 770-6517. www.covb.org
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| 12:00pm | Bubbles, Bangles & Bingo
Quail Valley River Club - 2345 A1A, Vero Beach FL 32963
Previously named Box Lunch Bingo, this event is a highly attended event among Vero's most sophisticated women. This year we are taking Box Lunch Bingo out of the box by adding a new venue, a delectable sit-down lunch, a fashion show and, of course, there will be lively and wildly entertaining games of bingo that attendees have enjoyed for years. - Cost: $85 to $150
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| 4:30pm | Creative Character
Indian River County Main Library - 1600 21st Street, Vero Beach FL 32960
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.
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| 5:30pm | Steve Cortes @ The Vero Beach Book Center
Vero Beach Book Center - 2145 Indian River Blvd., Vero Beach FL
STEVE CORTES presents Against the Herd: 6 Contrarian Investment Strategies You Should Follow "Against the Herd is to investment what Freakonomics was to economics-smart, savvy, counterintuitive insights that are fun to read.
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| 7:00pm | Great Music to benefit the American Cancer Society Relay for Life
Sebastian River High School - 9001 Shark Boulevard, Sebastian FL 32958
Come enjoy an evening of great music featuring all 3 of the Concert Bands from Sebastian River High School. Admission is free but a donation to the American Cancer Society Relay for Life is welcome! Call Lynn, 564-4387 for more information
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| 9:00pm | Mardi Gras Weekend to benefit the Homeless Family Center
Energy Spa & Salon in Vero Beach is presenting a four-day Mardi Gras Weekend, February 23 through 26 to benefit the Homeless Family Center. * Thursday, February 23 at Joey's at 9 p.m., featuring costume contest, glitter tattoos, and free airbrushing. * Friday, February 24, stop by the Energy Spa & Salon booth at the Downtown Friday's Boots & BBQ Festival, from 5:30 p.m. through 8:30 p.m. which will feature games, prizes and giveaways. * Saturday, February 25 and Sunday, February 26 "Tans 4 Cans" at the Energy Spa & Salon located at 1555 U.S. Highway 1, Suite, 103, in Vero Beach. Featuring live music, games, prizes, giveaways, complimentary snacks plus a free tan when you bring a donation of canned goods or diapers which will benefit homeless families. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Saturday and from 12 noon - 4 p.m. on Sunday. For more contact Energy Spa & Salon, 772-562-3826
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Friday, February 24
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| Waldo's Restaurant Anniversary Celebration Weekend
- 492 Old Dixie Highway., Vero Beach FL
Many activities are planned for the weekend. There will be some of the best bands coming in to play all day and night, all different types of vendors selling their wares, and birthday cake for all three days from Frostings. For more information on the event call Waldo's: 231-7091
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| Boots & BBQ Downtown Friday
Come for a night of fun where the street becomes the dance floor and music is provided by Crooked Creek Band. There will be games and treats for children, food vendors, soda, Budweiser Beers and wine. This event features craft, business and community booths along 14th Avenue between 20th and 21st Vendor applications are available at www.mainstreetverobeach.org.
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| 7:00am - 3:00pm | Rummage Sale at Community Church
Community Church - 1901 23rd Street, Vero Beach FL
Two day sale! Fri. Feb. 24th 7am-3pm and Sat. Feb.25th 7am-11am. Fabulous stuff, a not to miss sale of the year! Clothes, jewelry,books,Boutique, white elephants, household goods.
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| 6:30pm - 8:30am | Lagoon Night Sleepover @ Environmental Learning Center
Environmental Learning Center - 255 Live Oak Drive, Vero Beach FL 32963
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. CALL 772-589-5050Bats, owls, raccoons and bioluminescence. Search for them all at the "wildest" sleepover in town: Lagoon Nights at the ELC. Explore the magic of the night on a hike with a Naturalist, pizza for dinner, 10:30 lights out in a carpeted A/C classroom. Reveille in the early morning for more exploring and a farewell breakfast. For organized youth groups; ages 7 - 13. $50/child plus $10/chaperone includes dinner & breakfast. $5 discount for members. Heather Stapleton, ELC Education Coordinator, will tell you all about it: (772) 589-5050 or email: Heather@DiscoverELC.org.
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| 7:30pm | Friday Night Dance Parties
Vero Beach Community Center - 2266 14th Avenue, Vero Beach FL
The City of Vero Beach Recreation Department is sponsoring the Friday Night Dance Parties at the Vero Beach Community Center 2266 14th Avenue in downtown Vero Beach. This Friday Dance Party features D.J Ray Duryea playing the music of the 50's thru today's popular dance tunes. Doors open at 7:30pm. Cost is $10.00 per person. Upcoming specialty Friday Dances held will be the Valentine Ball on February 10th , 2012 and the St. Patrick's Ball March 16th, 2012. For more information call the City of Vero Beach Recreation Department Community Center at (772) 770-6517 or stop in and pick up a flyer, or visit the website at www.covb.org
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Saturday, February 25
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| Waldo's Restaurant Anniversary Celebration Weekend
- 492 Old Dixie Highway., Vero Beach FL
Many activities are planned for the weekend. There will be some of the best bands coming in to play all day and night, all different types of vendors selling their wares, and birthday cake for all three days from Frostings. For more information on the event call Waldo's: 231-7091
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| 8:00am | Walk for the One You Love
Riverside Park - 3001 Riverside Drive, Vero Beach FL
Help raise money for the the Juvenile Diabetes Awareness Coalition. Pre-registered walkers will receive a JDAC ditty bag filled with goodies from the community. Registration begins at 8 am; walk begins at 9 am. Visit their website, email Sandie or call for more information. 772-226-0765 Cost: $15/walker; $10/walker in a group of 10 or more
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| 9:00am - 5:00pm | Gun & Outdoor Gear Show
Indian River County Fairgrounds - 7955 58th Ave , Vero Beach FL 32967
Two days of fun for the whole family with a huge selection of firearms, knives, ammo, targets, stun guns, clothing, parts, services Great BBQ all weekend. Don't be a victim! Get your Express Concealed Weapons Permit at the show! Admission $6, kids under 14 FREE
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| 10:00am - 11:30am | Radio operated model sailboat races
Indian River Estates - 7400 block, Vero Beach FL
The Treasure Coast Victoria Fleet 105 meets every Saturday, weather permitting, at Indian River Estates in the 7400 block of State Road 60, on the right side. After the guard gate, go to the stop sign and turn right. Follow the road along the water until you come to the dock on your right. We start racing our radio controlled Victoria sailboats at 10 a.m. and finish at approximately 11:30 a.m. There are courses marked off in the water with floating buoys and we decide which course we will run each time we meet. Come out to see the races or try your hand at sailing with the radio controls.
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| 10:00am - 2:00pm | Day of Dance ~ Celebrating the Spirit of Women
Indian River Mall - 6200 20th Street, Vero Beach FL 32966
This event designed to bring awareness to women's health topics and raise funds for IRC Healthy Start Coalition and Dancing with the Stars. Gather your friends and head to the Indian River Mall for a day full of heart pumping exercise and dance! Enjoy live entertainment, food sampling, fashions, door prizes and much more! The first 100 ladies will receive a free swag bag! All registered participants will be able to enter to win a $250 Macy's Gift Card.
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| 10:00am - 4:00pm | Community Celebration 2012
Vero Beach Museum of Art - 3001 Riverside Park Drive, Vero Beach FL 33163
FREE TO THE PUBLIC! Bring the family to celebrate art! * View all exhibitions * Museum Art School Open House * Faculty Artist Exhibition * Hands-On Activities * Artist Spotlight Presentations * Demonstration Classes * Artists on Site * Art in Bloom Chelsea's at the Museum & The Museum Store will be open!
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| 11:30am - 5:00pm | Florida Craft Brew and Wingfest
- 492 Old Dixie Highway., Vero Beach FL
The Florida Craft Beer and Wingfest is a fundraiser of the Vero Beach Sunrise Rotary Club, and has been authorized by the Royal Palm Point Merchants Association. Guests with proper ID may purchase a bracelet to taste 75 Craft and Micro Brews at booths throughout the medians. Local restaurants will have the opportunity to participate in a Wing Contest by selling flavorful chicken wings to the attendees, competing for Best Vero Beach Wings designation. Other food items from Royal Palm Pointe establishments, as well as sodas, wine, hot beverages and beer will be available for purchase. Two bands- Kayavibe and Old Barber Bridge will provide entertainment, and a fun spirited time will be had by all. For more information and to purchase discounted tickets, visit www.FloridaCraftBrewAndWingfest.com Additional Description Free admission, $25 online for unlimited tastes of 75 brews Parking and buses available from marked lots on Indian River Blvd.
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| 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Emerson Center Celebrated Speakers Series
Emerson Center - 1590 27th Avenue, Vero Beach FL
Neil DeGrasse Tyson - Diversifying, the Emerson Center welcomes Astrophysicist Neil DeGrasse Tyson. His professional research includes star formation, exploding stars, dwarf galaxies, and the structure of our Milky Way. Appointed by President Bush and later NASA, he has served on commissions studying the future of the U.S. Aerospace Industry and its new space vision. Call (772) 778-5249 for more information. $65 per seat.
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| 6:30pm - 11:00pm | ELC's ANNUAL BENEFIT
Maison Martinique - 1601 Ocean Drive, Vero Beach FL 32963
An Evening in Cannes ~ beauty, glamour, fun Cocktails, Silent Auction, Special Raffle, Dinner & Dancing A Red Carpet Affair! Proceeds benefiting ELC's educational programs For more details call Heather Askew at 772-589-5050 Ext. 105 or email HeatherA@DiscoverELC.org
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| 7:00pm | LaPorte Farms Outdoor Cinema
LaPorte Farms - 7700 129th Street, Sebastian FL
Gates open at 5:30 and movie begins at 7:00. A minimum donation of $5.00 is requested. (Children under 3 are free) Bring your blanket and chair and enjoy our movie under the stars. Call for more information (772) 633-0813
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Sunday, February 26
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| Waldo's Restaurant Anniversary Celebration Weekend
- 492 Old Dixie Highway., Vero Beach FL
Many activities are planned for the weekend. There will be some of the best bands coming in to play all day and night, all different types of vendors selling their wares, and birthday cake for all three days from Frostings. For more information on the event call Waldo's: 231-7091
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| 10:00am | Poker Run to Benefit Veteran's Unmet Needs
- 492 Old Dixie Highway., Vero Beach FL
8:00 Breakfast Date & Time: 2012-02-26 10:00 a.m. (8:00 a.m. for breakfast) Location VFW Post 10210 815 Louisiana Avenue in Sebastian, FL Description The Ladies Auxiliary of the Sebastian VFW Post 10210 is seeking riders to participate in a Poker Run to benefit the VFW Unmet Needs program. The day begins on February 26th with breakfast at Sebastian VFW Post 10210 and continues to the Legion Post 200 in Satellite Beach, Lous Blues, American Legion Post 81 in Melbourne, American Legion Post 117 in Palm Bay, American Legion Post 189 in Sebastian, and ends back at the VFW Post 10210 at 815 Louisiana Avenue in Sebastian for music, dinner, prizes, and raffles. The entry fee is $10.00 for the rider and $5.00 for passengers. Come try your luck at poker to benefit a good cause.
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| 10:00am - 4:00pm | Gun & Outdoor Gear Show
Indian River County Fairgrounds - 7955 58th Ave , Vero Beach FL 32967
Two days of fun for the whole family with a huge selection of firearms, knives, ammo, targets, stun guns, clothing, parts, services Great BBQ all weekend. Don't be a victim! Get your Express Concealed Weapons Permit at the show! Admission $6, kids under 14 FREE
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| 7:30pm | Canadian Brass
Community Church - 1901 23rd Street, Vero Beach FL
This renowned brass quintet named the world's leading brass ensemble will perform a wide variety of musical styles from classical and jazz. Known for their unique performance attire of formal black suits with white athletic shoes. Cost: $35/adult; $15/student For more information: 772-778-1070
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Monday, February 27
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| 9:00am - 10:00am | A.M. Aerobics Exercise Class
Vero Beach Community Center - 2266 14th Avenue, Vero Beach FL
The City of Vero Beach Recreation Department offers A.M. Aerobics. This is a full body workout designed to meet all fitness levels classes are on Monday's, Wednesday's, Thursday's from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. $3.21 per person. Punch cards are available. This class is held at the Vero Beach Community Center 2266 14th Avenue. For more information call 770-6517. www.covb.org
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| 6:00pm | Top Chef Challenge Finale
Pointe West - 1999 Pointe West Drive, Vero Beach FL 32966
The Challenge at The Club at Pointe West, is the final event with 140 guests at a seated formal dinner consisting of entrees prepared by each of the Chefs chosen as finalists at the Qualifying Event plus dessert. The evening concludes with the guests and three judges voting for Vero's Top Chef. Tickets ($175) available online at www.homelessfamilycenter.com or by calling Connie Utter at 772-567-5537x326. Proceeds to benefit the Homeless Family Center.
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| 6:30pm | Movie Fundraiser
Majestic Theater - 940 14th Lane, Vero Beach FL 32960
The tickets are $30.00 each (this include s the movie ticket, a small drink and a small popcorn) The movie we will be 'Act of Valor' a movie about active duty Navy SEALS.. The band Kayavibe will be there playing before the movie starts. The band Kayavibe support the Guardian Ad Litem Program and are filming a message of support and a music video for the Guardian Ad Litem Program.
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Tuesday, February 28
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| 3:30pm | Sunset Cruise up the North Fork of the St. Lucie River
- 492 Old Dixie Highway., Vero Beach FL
Depart downtown Stuart from Sailor's Return Restaurant at 3:30 p.m. for a trip with Capt. Nancy up the North Fork and to some great areas for target birds. Return to dock in time to enjoy supper downtown. Reservations required. $40pp. Call (772) 242-2559 for directions and reservations.
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| 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Group Dance Lessons
Vero Beach Community Center - 2266 14th Avenue, Vero Beach FL
The City of Vero Beach Recreation Department offers Tuesday group dance lessons. Classes offered are Waltz, Foxtrot, Swing, Rumba, Cha Cha and many more in a four week session call for the name of the dance being taught by certified instructor Ray Duryea. Cost is $7.00 per person per class Every Tuesday at 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. and at 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. For more information call 770-6517.
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Wednesday, February 29
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| 9:00am - 10:00am | A.M. Aerobics Exercise Class
Vero Beach Community Center - 2266 14th Avenue, Vero Beach FL
The City of Vero Beach Recreation Department offers A.M. Aerobics. This is a full body workout designed to meet all fitness levels classes are on Monday's, Wednesday's, Thursday's from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. $3.21 per person. Punch cards are available. This class is held at the Vero Beach Community Center 2266 14th Avenue. For more information call 770-6517. www.covb.org
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| 1:00pm - 4:00pm | February 29 is Leap Day!
Free admission to the Hallstrom House, a historic house museum and archives operated by the Indian River County Historical Society. There will be volunteer docents who are looking forward to providing a special Leap Day tour for visitors on February 29. For more information or to schedule a group tour (reservations required), please contact the Indian River County Historical Society at 772/778-3435 or 772/562-1681.
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| 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Round Dance (like ballroom)
- 492 Old Dixie Highway., Vero Beach FL
A couples dance (Two step-waltz-cha cha- tango-etc.)easy & fun every Wednesday in January. $6.00 per person (first night free) 4405 N.A1A (across from Jaycee Park)
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| 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Square Dance Beginner Class
- 4720 69th St., Vero Beach FL 32967
Four Couples Dancing Together to Music. Easy & fun every Wednesday in January. $6.00 per person (first night free) 4405 N.A1A (across from Jaycee Park)
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Next Weeks's Events
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Thursday, March 1
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| 9:00am - 10:00am | A.M. Aerobics Exercise Class
Vero Beach Community Center - 2266 14th Avenue, Vero Beach FL
The City of Vero Beach Recreation Department offers A.M. Aerobics. This is a full body workout designed to meet all fitness levels classes are on Monday's, Wednesday's, Thursday's from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. $3.21 per person. Punch cards are available. This class is held at the Vero Beach Community Center 2266 14th Avenue. For more information call 770-6517. www.covb.org
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| 4:30pm | Creative Character
Indian River County Main Library - 1600 21st Street, Vero Beach FL 32960
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.
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Friday, March 2
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| 1:00pm - 4:00pm | "Know the Flow"
Indian River Shores Community Center - 6001 North A-1-A, Indian River Shores FL 32963
A seminar explaining the path of rain (storm-water) runoff from your home to the Indian River Lagoon and its effects on your property, community and the lagoon. Presented by: The Town of Indian River Shores in partnership with Indian River County Stormwater Division, City of Vero Beach, and City of Sebastian Cost: Free to the public
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| 6:00pm | Indian River County Historical Society Telling Tales Series
The documentary, River into the New World - the St. John's River, will be shown. Cost: Call for ticket information 772-778-3435.
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| 6:30pm - 8:30am | Lagoon Night Sleepover @ Environmental Learning Center
Environmental Learning Center - 255 Live Oak Drive, Vero Beach FL 32963
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. CALL 772-589-5050Bats, owls, raccoons and bioluminescence. Search for them all at the "wildest" sleepover in town: Lagoon Nights at the ELC. Explore the magic of the night on a hike with a Naturalist, pizza for dinner, 10:30 lights out in a carpeted A/C classroom. Reveille in the early morning for more exploring and a farewell breakfast. For organized youth groups; ages 7 - 13. $50/child plus $10/chaperone includes dinner & breakfast. $5 discount for members. Heather Stapleton, ELC Education Coordinator, will tell you all about it: (772) 589-5050 or email: Heather@DiscoverELC.org.
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| 7:30pm | Friday Night Dance Parties
Vero Beach Community Center - 2266 14th Avenue, Vero Beach FL
The City of Vero Beach Recreation Department is sponsoring the Friday Night Dance Parties at the Vero Beach Community Center 2266 14th Avenue in downtown Vero Beach. This Friday Dance Party features D.J Ray Duryea playing the music of the 50's thru today's popular dance tunes. Doors open at 7:30pm. Cost is $10.00 per person. Upcoming specialty Friday Dances held will be the Valentine Ball on February 10th , 2012 and the St. Patrick's Ball March 16th, 2012. For more information call the City of Vero Beach Recreation Department Community Center at (772) 770-6517 or stop in and pick up a flyer, or visit the website at www.covb.org
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Saturday, March 3
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| Hustle for Home Health and Hospice
On Saturday, March 3, 2012, the VNA will be hosting its second annual Hustle for Home Health and Hospice event, a 5K (3.1-mile) walk/run to mark the grand opening of a Hidden Treasures resale boutique in Sebastian. Call Tracey Kendrick for more information. 772.978.5515
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| 7:30am | VNA's Hustle for Home Health and Hospice
- 492 Old Dixie Highway., Vero Beach FL
The VNA will be hosting its second annual Hustle for Home Health and Hospice event, a 5K (3.1-mile) walk/run to mark the grand opening of a Hidden Treasures resale boutique (i.e. thrift store) in Sebastian. Applications are available at Runners Depot, www.vnatc.com/race and on http://www.active.com/. The first 300 registrants will receive a free long sleeved t-shirt, and all participants will receive a medal. Advanced registration is $20.00 with multiple entry discounts available. Please contact Tracey Kendrick in the Communications Department at 772.978.5515, if you have any questions.
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| 10:00am - 11:30am | Radio operated model sailboat races
Indian River Estates - 7400 block, Vero Beach FL
The Treasure Coast Victoria Fleet 105 meets every Saturday, weather permitting, at Indian River Estates in the 7400 block of State Road 60, on the right side. After the guard gate, go to the stop sign and turn right. Follow the road along the water until you come to the dock on your right. We start racing our radio controlled Victoria sailboats at 10 a.m. and finish at approximately 11:30 a.m. There are courses marked off in the water with floating buoys and we decide which course we will run each time we meet. Come out to see the races or try your hand at sailing with the radio controls.
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| 6:00pm | Indian River County Historical Society Telling Tales Series
The documentary, River into the New World - the St. John's River, will be shown. Cost: Call for ticket information 772-778-3435.
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| 6:00pm - 10:00pm | 7th Annual Habitat Cracker Hoedown
Riverside Park - 3001 Riverside Drive, Vero Beach FL
This signature event sponsored by Habitat for Humanity is not to be missed. Includes: Full meal, cash bars, auction, live dinner and dance music, games/prizes, mechanical bull. Cost: $75/person Contact: 562-9860 X229 or X220
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| 7:00pm | STAR PARTY
Sebastian Inlet State Park - 9700 S. A1A
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.
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Sunday, March 4
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| 12:00pm - 4:00pm | ELC's 16th Annual EcoFest
Environmental Learning Center - 255 Live Oak Drive, Wabasso Island, Vero Beach FL 32963
Crustacean Celebration!! Join us to celebrate the many wonderful things about crustaceans living in and around our local waters. There will be plenty of live animals, live music by The River Rats, fun crafts & educational booths. Our Discovery Station aquariums will be alive with lagoon creatures. Free canoe excursions will be down at the canoe dock (weather permitting). For more information contact Heather Askew @ 772-589-5050 ext. 105 or
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Monday, March 5
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| 9:00am - 10:00am | A.M. Aerobics Exercise Class
Vero Beach Community Center - 2266 14th Avenue, Vero Beach FL
The City of Vero Beach Recreation Department offers A.M. Aerobics. This is a full body workout designed to meet all fitness levels classes are on Monday's, Wednesday's, Thursday's from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. $3.21 per person. Punch cards are available. This class is held at the Vero Beach Community Center 2266 14th Avenue. For more information call 770-6517. www.covb.org
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| 6:00pm | Julie Kramer @ The Vero Beach Book Center
Vero Beach Book Center - 2145 Indian River Blvd., Vero Beach FL
Julie Kramer presents Killing Kate: A Novel Riley Spartz discovers a serial killer drawing angel-shaped chalk outlines around the bodies of his victims, she unearths an eerie legend dating back nearly a century. Tracking the story to an Iowa cemetery, Riley finds an infamous Black Angel monument that may be connected to the string of homicides throughout the Midwest.
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Tuesday, March 6
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| 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Group Dance Lessons
Vero Beach Community Center - 2266 14th Avenue, Vero Beach FL
The City of Vero Beach Recreation Department offers Tuesday group dance lessons. Classes offered are Waltz, Foxtrot, Swing, Rumba, Cha Cha and many more in a four week session call for the name of the dance being taught by certified instructor Ray Duryea. Cost is $7.00 per person per class Every Tuesday at 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. and at 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. For more information call 770-6517.
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Wednesday, March 7
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| 9:00am - 10:00am | A.M. Aerobics Exercise Class
Vero Beach Community Center - 2266 14th Avenue, Vero Beach FL
The City of Vero Beach Recreation Department offers A.M. Aerobics. This is a full body workout designed to meet all fitness levels classes are on Monday's, Wednesday's, Thursday's from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. $3.21 per person. Punch cards are available. This class is held at the Vero Beach Community Center 2266 14th Avenue. For more information call 770-6517. www.covb.org
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| 6:00pm | Jen Lancaster at The Vero Beach Book Center
Vero Beach Book Center - 2145 Indian River Blvd., Vero Beach FL
JEN LANCASTER presents If You Were Here: A Novel Told in the uproariously entertaining voice readers have come to expect from Jen Lancaster, If You Were Here follows Amish-zombie-teen-romance author Mia and her husband Mac (and their pets) through the alternately frustrating, exciting, terrifying, but always funny, process of buying and renovating their first home in the Chicago suburbs that John Hughes's movies made famous.
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| 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Round Dance (like ballroom)
- 492 Old Dixie Highway., Vero Beach FL
A couples dance (Two step-waltz-cha cha- tango-etc.)easy & fun every Wednesday in January. $6.00 per person (first night free) 4405 N.A1A (across from Jaycee Park)
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| 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Square Dance Beginner Class
- 4720 69th St., Vero Beach FL 32967
Four Couples Dancing Together to Music. Easy & fun every Wednesday in January. $6.00 per person (first night free) 4405 N.A1A (across from Jaycee Park)
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MEETING CALENDAR
- Indian River Bromeliad Society Meets on the 1st Monday of the month @ 7:00 pm at the Garden Club of Indian River County, 2526 17th Ave, Vero Beach. We have speakers, educational workshops, monthly raffles, member's plants sales, field trips, etc. For more information, call (772) 713-6007 or www.irbromeliadsociety.org
- Heart Disease and You Support Group - Meets on the 1st Monday of each month @ Sebastian River Medical Center located at 13695 US Highway-1 in Sebastian. The support groups are free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, visit www.sebastianrivermedical.com
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Man to Man Prostate Cancer Support Group - Meets on the 1st Tuesday
of each month @ 7:00 in Dining Room 1 at Sebastian River Medical located at 13695 US Highway-1 in Sebastian. The support groups are free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, visit www.sebastianrivermedical.com
- Rotary Club of Vero Beach Oceanside - Meets Tuesdays at 5:30 pm for fellowship at Indian River Shores Community Center. (Fred Tuerk Road & A1A) Light hors d\'oeuvres, cocktails, wine and soft drinks are served before our regular meeting between 6:00 - 7:00pm. Call Maureen Labadie for more information. (772) 589-3025.
- The Indian River Genealogical Society Meets monthly on 2nd Tuesday, September through May, at 9:30 am in the large first floor conference room of the IRC Main Library, 1600 21 St., Vero Beach. All IRGS general meetings are free and open to the public. For more information check the website www.irgs.org.
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Diabetes Support Group - Meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at
4:00 p.m. in Dining Room-1 at the Sebastian River Medical Center located at 13695 US Highway-1 in Sebastian. The support groups are free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, visit www.sebastianrivermedical.com - Lupus Support Group of IRC - Meets on the 2nd Tuesday of every month in the Fellowship Hall of Westminster Presbyterian Church,2555 58th Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32966 at 7 PM. The Lupus Group is a community of patients, family members and friends dedicated to dealing with Lupus or any autoimmune disease, together. Everyone is welcome. For further information call 772 567-3833 or contact by emailGLNEWC@aol.com
- Sebastian Chamber Monthly Luncheon - 2nd Tuesday of the month. Noon - 1:00 @ Capt. Hiram's - Tiffany Room. Cost is $15.00 with reservations by noon on the prior Monday. $20 at the door. Call the Chamber for more information. (772) 589-5969.
- The Indian River County Democratic Party. Meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month @ 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the River House, 305 Acacia Drive, Vero Beach for Dining with The Democrats. Special guests are invited to discuss important issues impacting the political process and the Party's goals and objectives. Bring a dish to serve persons or make a $5.00 donation. For additional information call: 772)226-5267, or visit our website <http://www.indianriverdemocrats.net>.
- Comprehensive Weight Management Support Group - Meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm in the Conference Room at Sebastian River Medical Center located at 32965 US Highway-1 in Sebastian. The support groups are free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, visit www.sebastianrivermedical.com
- The Exchange Club of Indian River Meets every Wednesday at Culinary Capers, 737 22nd St. and is a 501(c)3 that raises funds for child abuse prevention programs. Contact Andrew Malloy for more information (772) 473-4416
- Treasure Coast Kiwanis Meets Wednesday mornings at 7:00 am to 8:10 at C.J. Cannon's by the airport. www.verokiwanis.com.
- Friends of SafeSpace Meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at the offices of Schlitt Services, 1717 Indian River Blvd, Suite 300, Vero Beach at 5:15 pm. (SafeSpace offers assistance to victims of domestic violence with a shelter, assistance, support etc) For more information, please contact Nancy Carl at ncarl@davita.com or 772-633-7718.
- Taxpayers Association, Indian River County, Inc. A not-for-profit corporation that meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at Joey's Bistro, corner of 20 St. and Indian River Blvd., Vero Beach; Arrive by 11:45 am. Invocation at 12:00 noon. Phone (772)234-1779 or www.tpairc.org
- Vero Beach Computer Group General Monthly Meeting is at 7-8:30 pm in the Media Room in the Main Library. Special Interest Groups meet in History Room, Main Library; Phone (772) 569-4289; $20 membership, www.verobeach.com/theverobeachcomputergroup; all kinds of computer help and interests.
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Bereavement Support Group - Meets Every Thursday of the month at
2:00 p.m. in the Conference Room at the Sebastian River Medical Center located at 13695 US Highway-1 in Sebastian. The support groups are free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, visit www.sebastianrivermedical.com
- Sunbonnet Sue Quilters Guild - We meet Every Thursday and quilt for our own enjoyment. We also make quilts for various charities to raffle and/or give to those less fortunate. We also make quilts for the sheriff's department for trauma victims. We hold a quilt show every 2 years. The next one will be 2013. We have members from beginners to one quilter who has won national recognition. Dues $30/year. Call - 772-770-4659.
- Vero Beach Art Club Meets on the 1st Thursday of the month, 6:30 - 8:30 pm at the Leonhardt Auditorium in the VB Museum of Art, 3001 Riverside Park Dr, Vero Beach 32963, 772-231-0303 and web is www.VeroBeachArtClub.org. each meeting begins with a half hour of food and refreshments, followed by meeting, and ending with a 45 min - hour artist demonstration. These are open and free to the public.
- The Democratic Executive Committee(DEC) of the IRC Democratic Party. Meets on the 1st Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at its headquarters, 1410 19th Place, Vero Beach for its business meeting. For more information call: (772)226-5267, or visit our website <http://www.indianriverdemocrats.net
- Rotary Club of Vero Beach Meets Thursdays at the Quail Valley River Club, 2345 Hwy A1A from 12:00-1:15. www.rotaryclubofverobeach.com.
- Treasure Coast Rotary Club of Vero Beach is changing its meeting location, time and day, beginning Thursday September 1, 2011. Meets Thursdays at Joey's, 2075 Indian River Boulevard.The meeting sign-in and socialization will be from 5:00 to 5:30 P.M., meeting will begin at 5:30 and adjourn at 6:30. Appetizers will be served with N/A drinks for a cost of $10.00 per person, drinks from the bar may be purchased at additional cost. Prospective members who are invited may attend one meeting free of charge, because of the vast interest in this new meeting location the maximum attendance will be 20 for the first 30 days. For more information call Jim Parks at 772-562-7663.
- Indian River Corvette Club Monthly General Membership Meeting at C.J. Cannon's at the Airport, 737 22nd St., Vero Beach at 5:30/dinner and 6:30/meeting on the 2nd Thursday of every month. www.ircorvettes.com.
- Council of Community Services holds a monthly luncheon monthly meeting on the 2nd Thursday of every month at Regency Park at 12:00 noon. This is a great opportunity to have lunch and network with other local agencies in the area. If you are interested, please feel free to contact Nancy Carl @ Nancy.Carl@davita.com or Althea Powell info@powellshoes.com.
- Vero Beach Orchid Society meets on the 3rd Thursday each month at 7:00 pm at the Garden Club of Indian River County, 2526 17th Ave.; BRING A FRIEND, www.verobeachorchidsociety.org.
- Vero Beach Christian Business Association Vero Beach Christian Business Association Meets 11:30 am on the 4th Thursday of the month (except in November and December when it's the third Thursday due to the holidays) at The Plaza, 884 17th Street, Vero Beach. A catered lunch buffet is provided by Culinary Capers. Cost is $15 with advance RSVP by the Monday before or $17 after Monday and at the door. Visit www.vbcba.org for meeting dates, times, and topics.
- Indian River Photo Club Meets on the 4th Thursday of the month at the Vero Beach Community Center, 7-9 p.m. For more information contact Hazel Lacks hazellacks@bellsouth.net
- Congestive Heart Failure Support Group - Meets on the 4th Thursday of each month @ 3:00 p.m. in Dining Room 1 at Sebastian River Medical Center located at 13965 US Highway-1 in Sebastian. The support groups are free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, visit www.sebastianrivermedical.com
- Sebastian Fishin' Chics - Monthly meeting on last Thursday of every month @ 5:45pm at the Roseland Center, 129 Place off of Roseland Road. Email SebFishinChics@aol.com for more information or go to www.sebastianfishinchics.com.
- Bereavement Support For Men - The group meets the 1st Friday of every month at C.J. Cannon's Restaurant. Free and open to any man experiencing grief from the loss of a spouse, parent, child or other loved one. C.J. Cannon's Restaurant at Vero Beach Municipal Airport 3414 Cherokee Road
- Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group - Meets on the 3rd Friday of each month at 3:00 p.m. in the Sebastian River Medical Center Conference Room located at 32965 US Highway-1 in Sebastian. The support groups are free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, visit www.sebastianrivermedical.com
- MOAA Ladies Club luncheon and Program, meets on the 3rd Friday of the month. Luncheons are open to wives or widows of men who have served in the uniformed branches, or to women who have served. Call Barbara Willey for information, (772) 567-6997.
- Smart Recovery meets every Saturday at 12:30 in the first floor conference room at the Vero Beach Main Library (1600 21st Street) Call for more information: 772-562-6421 or katrovitz@aol.com. Smart Recovery is a non-profit international organization of self help groups with face to face and on-line meetings throughout the world. It is compatible with, but not a 12 step group and is for all addictive behaviors (alcohol, drugs, nicotine,food, gambling, etc).
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