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Arts notes - Beaches
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Arts and crafts at the beach library Local artist Alex Stankiewicz will teach a series of pastels classes for beginners on Fridays from 2:30-4:30 p.m. through Friday, Feb. 1. The Cocoa Beach Library continues to present its patrons and members of the community with an array of stimulating and engaging classes. This season's art class offerings ...
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Community notes - Beaches
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Presents and gift cards for food items, gas given Employees at the Brevard Public School's Educational Services Facilities completed its "Giving from the Heart" campaign. Twenty-six families, with more than 60 children, were given holiday presents and food and gas gift cards. More than $6,000 was raised through internal fundraisers, department i...
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Military news - Beaches
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Christopher J. Robar Army 1st Sgt. Christopher J. Robar has returned to the United States after being deployed overseas at a forward operating base to serve in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Operation Enduring Freedom is the official name given to anti-terrorism military operations involving U.S. troops and allied coalition partners. Sg...
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Arts notes - Melbourne
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'Art for Wildlife' night The Downtown Art Gallery is hosting its fifth annual "Art for Wildlife" event on Friday, Jan. 25, from 5-9 p.m. There will be a live art demonstration by watercolor artist Scott Hatch. One of his original paintings will be raffled at the end of the evening. Sixteen artists will be on display, selling their artwork. A ...
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Community notes - Melbourne
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Ski club adventures Brevard County has a very active snow ski club, Space Coast Ski Club, which offers wonderful prices on ski trips. Group travel is so easy, and the trips are filled with fun-filled people. The trips are planned and organized, from start to finish, and all you have to do is sign up and write your check. The Space Coast Ski Clu...
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Military news - Melbourne
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Ashley K. Bernat Air Force Airman Ashley K. Bernat graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Airman Bernat is the daughter of Kim and Jim Bernat of Melbourne. She is a 2012 graduate of Eau Gallie High School, Melbourne. Garrett L. Castor Army Spec. Garrett L. Castor has returned to the U.S. after...
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Arts notes - north Brevard
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Arts and crafts at the beach library Local artist Alex Stankiewicz will teach a series of pastels classes for beginners on Fridays from 2:30-4:30 p.m. through Friday, Feb. 1. In addition to this class, the library offers watercolor classes with local artist Helen Wheatley, a social watercolor painting group, and many arts and crafts workshops t...
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Community notes - north Brevard
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New park, lake in north county The North Brevard Senior Center would invites all community members to visit the newly opened Vern Jansen Park at George Van Staden Lake. Paved walkways lead to a wooden boardwalk around the lake from the North Brevard Senior Center parking lot, wheelchair accessible. The 1/3-mile walk provides a quiet, scenic pla...
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Military news - north Brevard
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Nathaniel B. Waring Air Force Airman Nathaniel B. Waring graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Airman Waring is the stepson of Zorita Young of Titusville, and brother of QuanJulia Price of Washington, D.C. He is a 2010 graduate of Astronaut High School, Titusville. Dan E. Brewer Army Sgt. 1st...
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Arts notes - Palm Bay
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Last weekend for highlights and shadows art Artists and photographers have always been acutely aware of the highlights and shadows in a scene when creating art. These patterns of light continue to intrigue us and are the subject of January's show, entitled "Shadows" at Fifth Avenue Art Gallery. This is a member's show that will explore the nuan...
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Community notes - Palm Bay
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New Year's resolutions for you The Titusville YMCA is ready to partner with you to make positive changes that strengthen you and the North Brevard community. Below are four resolutions determined to help you in 2013: 1. Set Specific Goals To Live Healthier - Start by stepping into the YMCA this January to meet with a wellness coach for "The Coac...
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Military news - Palm Bay
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Devron K. Birkmire Army Pfc. Devron K. Birkmire has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla. Pfc. Birkmire is the son of Jennifer Hoskin of Palm Bay. He is a 2012 graduate of Rockledge High School. Terrence Baker Air Force Airman Terrence Baker graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San An...
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Obituaries
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Karl Milton McPherson Karl Milton McPherson, 48, of Palm Bay, died Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013. Arrangements were by Ammen Family Cremation and Funeral Care, 950 Malabar Road S.E., Palm Bay. George Edward Blatchford Jr. George Edward Blatchford Jr., 51, of Palm Bay, died Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013. Arrangements were by Ammen Family Cremation and Fu...
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Arts notes - Suntree/Rockledge/Viera
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Highlights and shadows art ends Sunday Artists and photographers have always been acutely aware of the highlights and shadows in a scene when creating art. These patterns of light continue to intrigue us and are the subject of January's show, entitled "Shadows" at Fifth Avenue Art Gallery. This is a member's show that will explore the nuances o...
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Community notes - Suntree/Rockledge/Viera
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Rescue mission receives funds Brevard Rescue Mission, which provides transitional housing and support services for homeless women with children, recently received $3,500 in cash and supplies from the Suntree Ladies Golf Association. Funding will be used to support program services for the families. Brevard Rescue Mission is privately funded by ...
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Military news - Suntree/Rockledge/Viera
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John B. Dockery Air Force Airman John B. Dockery graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Airman Dockery is the son of Stephanie Vallee of York, Maine. He is a 2012 graduate of Viera High School. Colton S. Newton Army Cadet Colton S. Newton has enrolled in the Army Reserve Officers' Training Cor...
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