|
Book drive underway through Oct. 10
|
|
|
For Hometown News INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - Books are being collected at locations throughout the county to be given to participants of literacy workshops being offered by Connected 4 Kids in October. New and gently used books for babies through adults are being accepted now through Oct. 10 at the Boys & Girls Clubs locations throughout the county Cr...
|
|
|
Book drive underway through Oct. 10
|
|
|
For Hometown News INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - Books are being collected at locations throughout the county to be given to participants of literacy workshops being offered by Connected 4 Kids in October. New and gently used books for babies through adults are being accepted now through Oct. 10 at the Boys & Girls Clubs locations throughout the county Cr...
|
|
|
Puppy, dog-training classes to be held in October
|
|
|
For Hometown News INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - Registration for upcoming puppy and dog- training classes at The Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County is underway. The six-week classes are available to the general public for $35. Attendees have their choice of registering for morning or evening programs. Dog owners attending with canines a...
|
|
|
Puppy, dog-training classes to be held in October
|
|
|
For Hometown News INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - Registration for upcoming puppy and dog- training classes at The Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County is underway. The six-week classes are available to the general public for $35. Attendees have their choice of registering for morning or evening programs. Dog owners attending with canines a...
|
|
|
Activities fair for seniors to be held
|
|
|
For Hometown News INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - The Senior Resource Association will host its annual activities fair Oct. 20 from 2-5 p.m. Explore and sign up for the many classes, programs and groups available to those age 50 and older in our community. There will be classes from painting to Zumba, including: swing band dancing, the Silver Tones Chorus,...
|
|
|
Activities fair for seniors to be held
|
|
|
For Hometown News INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - The Senior Resource Association will host its annual activities fair Oct. 20 from 2-5 p.m. Explore and sign up for the many classes, programs and groups available to those age 50 and older in our community. There will be classes from painting to Zumba, including: swing band dancing, the Silver Tones Chorus,...
|
|
|
Poker run to benefit state park
|
|
|
For Hometown News SEBASTIAN - The Citizens for the St. Sebastian Preserve will host the seventh annual Horseback Poker Ride and camp-out on Nov.12. This event is a fundraiser to help meet the recreational and conservation goals of the St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park. Participants will ride a 10-mile trail, stopping to pick playing cards...
|
|
|
Poker run to benefit state park
|
|
|
For Hometown News SEBASTIAN - The Citizens for the St. Sebastian Preserve will host the seventh annual Horseback Poker Ride and camp-out on Nov.12. This event is a fundraiser to help meet the recreational and conservation goals of the St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park. Participants will ride a 10-mile trail, stopping to pick playing cards...
|
|
|
Obituaries
|
|
|
Marian J. Jahn Marian J. Jahn, 83, of Sebastian, died Sept. 20, 2011. She was born in Flemington, N.J., and moved to Sebastian 21 years ago. She was a bookkeeper. She was a member of Friendship Community Church. She is survived by a son, Paul; two daughters, Lori and Pat; 10 grandchildren, and five great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death ...
|
|
|
Obituaries
|
|
|
Marian J. Jahn Marian J. Jahn, 83, of Sebastian, died Sept. 20, 2011. She was born in Flemington, N.J., and moved to Sebastian 21 years ago. She was a bookkeeper. She was a member of Friendship Community Church. She is survived by a son, Paul; two daughters, Lori and Pat; 10 grandchildren, and five great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death ...
|
|
|
Essay contest open to high-school students
|
|
|
For Hometown News TREASURE COAST - High-school students and their teachers are invited to participate in the Bill of Rights Institute's sixth annual being an American essay contest. The largest contest of its kind in the country, it explores the founding principles outlined in the Constitution. The contest is administered by the Bill of Rights In...
|
|
|
Essay contest open to high-school students
|
|
|
For Hometown News TREASURE COAST - High-school students and their teachers are invited to participate in the Bill of Rights Institute's sixth annual being an American essay contest. The largest contest of its kind in the country, it explores the founding principles outlined in the Constitution. The contest is administered by the Bill of Rights In...
|
|
|
College ranks as one of best in South
|
|
|
For Hometown News TREASURE COAST - Indian River State College has been ranked as the 12th top public regional college in the southern U.S. by the U.S. News and World Report's 2012 rankings of Best Colleges. More than 1,600 colleges and universities are ranked annually based on 16 measures of quality, including student/faculty ratio, average clas...
|
|
|
College ranks as one of best in South
|
|
|
For Hometown News TREASURE COAST - Indian River State College has been ranked as the 12th top public regional college in the southern U.S. by the U.S. News and World Report's 2012 rankings of Best Colleges. More than 1,600 colleges and universities are ranked annually based on 16 measures of quality, including student/faculty ratio, average clas...
|
|
|
Nonprofit seeking applications for grants
|
|
|
For Hometown News TREASURE COAST - The March of Dimes Florida Chapter is seeking applications for grants in Florida that will address unmet maternal and child health needs. These grants are one way the March of Dimes pursues its mission of preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. "Our current grant priorities are to help wo...
|
|
|
Nonprofit seeking applications for grants
|
|
|
For Hometown News TREASURE COAST - The March of Dimes Florida Chapter is seeking applications for grants in Florida that will address unmet maternal and child health needs. These grants are one way the March of Dimes pursues its mission of preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. "Our current grant priorities are to help wo...
|
|
|
Nonprofit launches new program
|
|
|
For Hometown news TREASURE COAST - Whole Child Connection, a nonprofit, charitable organization that connects families of all incomes with a wealth of community resources, has launched a new provider program for local businesses. WCC began its mission by matching families' needs with various nonprofit organizations' services through a Web-based i...
|
|
|
Nonprofit launches new program
|
|
|
For Hometown news TREASURE COAST - Whole Child Connection, a nonprofit, charitable organization that connects families of all incomes with a wealth of community resources, has launched a new provider program for local businesses. WCC began its mission by matching families' needs with various nonprofit organizations' services through a Web-based i...
|
|
|
Youth academy big hit in inaugural year
|
|
|
For Hometown News VERO BEACH - The first Minor League Baseball Youth Leadership Academy was held at Vero Beach Sports Village in Vero Beach from July 26-31. A total of 31 youths, ages 13-15, from the Minor League Baseball cities of Albuquerque, N.M.; Brooklyn, N.Y.; Des Moines, Iowa (Iowa Cubs); Lexington, Ky.; New Britain, Conn.; New Orleans; Om...
|
|
|
Youth academy big hit in inaugural year
|
|
|
For Hometown News VERO BEACH - The first Minor League Baseball Youth Leadership Academy was held at Vero Beach Sports Village in Vero Beach from July 26-31. A total of 31 youths, ages 13-15, from the Minor League Baseball cities of Albuquerque, N.M.; Brooklyn, N.Y.; Des Moines, Iowa (Iowa Cubs); Lexington, Ky.; New Britain, Conn.; New Orleans; Om...
|
|
|
Music-reading workshop offered
|
|
|
For Hometown news VERO BEACH - The nonprofit Vero Beach Choral Society will present "Better Music Reading in Three Days," a workshop for anyone interesting in developing music-reading abilities, on Nov. 3, 4 and 5 in the Trinity Episcopal Church music room. The lead instructor is Choral Society member Ashley Goodman, who is also the choral direct...
|
|
|
Music-reading workshop offered
|
|
|
For Hometown news VERO BEACH - The nonprofit Vero Beach Choral Society will present "Better Music Reading in Three Days," a workshop for anyone interesting in developing music-reading abilities, on Nov. 3, 4 and 5 in the Trinity Episcopal Church music room. The lead instructor is Choral Society member Ashley Goodman, who is also the choral direct...
|
|
|
Seniors scholars recognized by national program
|
|
|
For Hometown News INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - Sasha Benincasa, Jens Pfeifle, August Restle and Emily Salvador, all of Vero Beach, have been selected by the National Merit Scholarship program as commended scholars. Commended scholar are recognized for their exceptional academic promise demonstrated by their outstanding performance on the 2010 preliminar...
|
|
|
Seniors scholars recognized by national program
|
|
|
For Hometown News INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - Sasha Benincasa, Jens Pfeifle, August Restle and Emily Salvador, all of Vero Beach, have been selected by the National Merit Scholarship program as commended scholars. Commended scholar are recognized for their exceptional academic promise demonstrated by their outstanding performance on the 2010 preliminar...
|
|
|
Annual event returns Oct. 12
|
|
|
For Hometown news VERO BEACH - Come relax and stroll Ocean Drive while sampling fare from 19 of Vero's finest restaurants on Oct. 12 from 5 - 8 p.m. A portion of all proceeds will benefit the Children's Home Society. Varied menu items include American, Italian, Asian fusion, German, Cuban, vegetarian, seafood and more. There will be live music ...
|
|
|
Annual event returns Oct. 12
|
|
|
For Hometown news VERO BEACH - Come relax and stroll Ocean Drive while sampling fare from 19 of Vero's finest restaurants on Oct. 12 from 5 - 8 p.m. A portion of all proceeds will benefit the Children's Home Society. Varied menu items include American, Italian, Asian fusion, German, Cuban, vegetarian, seafood and more. There will be live music ...
|
|
|
Indian River County Religion Notes
|
|
|
Rhema Apostolic Deliverance Center Bible Study takes place on Tuesday's at 7 p.m. -; Sunday school begins at 10 a.m.; Sunday service begins at 11:30 a.m. Services are held at 845 10th Court, Vero Beach (Off Oslo Road). For more information, visit www.rhemadeliverance.org Immanuel Church .Support group/celebrate recovery, a support group for hur...
|
|
|
Indian River County Religion Notes
|
|
|
Rhema Apostolic Deliverance Center Bible Study takes place on Tuesday's at 7 p.m. -; Sunday school begins at 10 a.m.; Sunday service begins at 11:30 a.m. Services are held at 845 10th Court, Vero Beach (Off Oslo Road). For more information, visit www.rhemadeliverance.org Immanuel Church .Support group/celebrate recovery, a support group for hur...
|
|
|
Sebastian River Clubs and Classes
|
|
|
CLUBS . The GFWC Treasure Coast Women meet the first Monday of each month at the Community Center, 2266 14th Ave., at 7 p.m. Women over 18 are welcome. This is a community service volunteer organization and that promotes fellowship among women. For more information, visit www.gfwctreasurecoastwomen.org. .Exchange Club of Indian River meets Wednes...
|
|
|
Sebastian River Clubs and Classes
|
|
|
CLUBS . The GFWC Treasure Coast Women meet the first Monday of each month at the Community Center, 2266 14th Ave., at 7 p.m. Women over 18 are welcome. This is a community service volunteer organization and that promotes fellowship among women. For more information, visit www.gfwctreasurecoastwomen.org. .Exchange Club of Indian River meets Wednes...
|
|
|
Sebastian River Community Notes
|
|
|
Exercise classes offered . Qi gong at Riverview Park in Sebastian, next to the long dock, Fridays 6:15 p.m. and Sunday 7 a.m. . Walking qi gong at Wabasso Beach, where State Roast 510 meets the ocean. Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. . Qi gong for mind, body and spirit at Kashi Studio on Roseland Road. Saturdays at 8 a.m., and Tuesday at 10 a.m. Al...
|
|
|
Sebastian River Community Notes
|
|
|
Exercise classes offered . Qi gong at Riverview Park in Sebastian, next to the long dock, Fridays 6:15 p.m. and Sunday 7 a.m. . Walking qi gong at Wabasso Beach, where State Roast 510 meets the ocean. Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. . Qi gong for mind, body and spirit at Kashi Studio on Roseland Road. Saturdays at 8 a.m., and Tuesday at 10 a.m. Al...
|
|
|
Vero Beach Clubs and Classes
|
|
|
CLUBS .Cancer support group at Indian River Medical Center for patients with all types of cancer, their families and friends at the Cancer Center. The meetings will be the third Tuesday of each month from 5- 6:30 p.m. The Cancer Center is the first building on the right past the hospital. For more information, call (772) 567-4311, Ext. 1529. .Exc...
|
|
|
Vero Beach Clubs and Classes
|
|
|
CLUBS .Cancer support group at Indian River Medical Center for patients with all types of cancer, their families and friends at the Cancer Center. The meetings will be the third Tuesday of each month from 5- 6:30 p.m. The Cancer Center is the first building on the right past the hospital. For more information, call (772) 567-4311, Ext. 1529. .Exc...
|
|
|
Vero Beach Community Notes
|
|
|
Dance events The following are sponsored by the Treasure Coast Salsa Club. Tango intro classes every Monday evening from 7-9. Cost is $10. Tango practica in Vero Beach every Sunday night. From 6:30-8 p.m. at 2109 14th Ave. Cost is varies. For more information, contact janicerobinson@comcast.net. -7888 | Political meetings Dining with the demo...
|
|
|
Vero Beach Community Notes
|
|
|
Dance events The following are sponsored by the Treasure Coast Salsa Club. Tango intro classes every Monday evening from 7-9. Cost is $10. Tango practica in Vero Beach every Sunday night. From 6:30-8 p.m. at 2109 14th Ave. Cost is varies. For more information, contact janicerobinson@comcast.net. -7888 | Political meetings Dining with the demo...
|
|