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Center to host food event
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For Hometown News VERO BEACH - La Bodeguita de Vero is hosting, "Around the World in 80 Bites," a complimentary food tastings featuring ethnic treats on Dec. 4 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to benefit the Homeless Family Center. Admission is free with nonperishable wish-list items needed at the center. Three family owned restaurant owners in Vero Beach ...
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City to host Christmas, holiday parade
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For Hometown news SEBASTIAN - The city of Sebastian will hold its annual Christmas and holiday parade on Dec. 3 starting at 6 p.m. The parade will begin at Main Street, travel south on Indian River Drive to Riverview Park and deliver Santa on his decorated house, where the city Christmas tree will be lit and children can visit with Santa and sh...
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Credit union collecting toys
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For Hometown News INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - This holiday season, Indian River Federal Credit Union offices will be an official drop-off location for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys For Tots program. Donations of new, unwrapped toys may be dropped off during regular business hours at either IRFCU location, 2800 20th St, Vero Beach or 11638 US 1, ...
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Health-care classes for adults offered
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For Hometown News INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - A medical assistant program is scheduled to take place Jan. 5 to April 26. The course will cover anatomy, universal precaution, patient care skills, insurance billing, patient charting, , much more. Those interested should prepare for a rigorous program that will require much commitment and hard work. Thi...
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Hospital wins honor for third time
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For Hometown News INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - Indian River Medical Center was honored for the third year in a row with the Best Places to Work in Indian River County award from Workforce Solutions of the Treasure Coast. IRMC was one of 12 companies to win the award this year, four in the 150 employees and over' category, four in the 25-150 employees ca...
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Hospital to host ceremony on Dec. 7
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For Hometown news INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - Indian River Medical Center will host its 21st anniversary of the auxiliary's Tree of Lights ceremony on Dec. 7 at 6 p.m. on the hospital grounds. Songs of the season will get attendees in the holiday mood and refreshments will follow the outdoor tree lighting in the lobby of the Ambulatory Services Cente...
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Mall to extend shopping hours
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For Hometown News INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - The Indian River Mall is offering shoppers extended hours during the holiday season. Guests will enjoy more time to shop at Indian River Mall's great selection of retailers, with one to four extra hours on select days throughout December. The following are extended hours for Indian River Mall through the...
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Nonprofit opens new building
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For Hometown News INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - Indian River Habitat for Humanity hosted approximately 200 guests at its new office and training center Nov. 17. Friends, volunteers, donors, city and county officials, homeowners and staff joined to celebrate the award-winning affiliate's 20th anniversary and new facility grand opening. Guests gathered u...
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Adult community hosting holiday craft sale
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For Hometown News INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - By the River residents will hold a holiday craft fair and yard sale for the public. The event will take place at By the River, 11065 Ganga Way, off Roseland Road in Sebastian on Friday Dec. 2 from l0-3 p.m. and Dec 3. from 9-2 p.m. Holiday crafts and wreaths made by the residents in their arts and crafts cl...
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Agency offering temporary employment to students
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For Hometown news INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Vero Beach office is accepting applications for its student temporary employment program until Dec. 21. The program introduces talented students to the advantages and challenges of working for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It provides opportunities for students t...
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Foundation launches website for nonprofits
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For Hometown News INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - The Indian River Community Foundation has launched a new website providing donors insight on local philanthropic services and opportunities to support county nonprofit organizations. The highlight of the new website, www.ircommunityfoundation.com is a revamped nonprofit knowledge center featuring 150 nonp...
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Toys to be collected across Treasure Coast
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For Hometown news TREASURE COAST - For the 10th year, 101.3, The Coast FM, is proud to help support the Children's Home Society holiday toy drive, sponsored this year by BJ's Wholesale Club. The Children's Home Society supports, in some way, more than 9,000 foster children, spread over Martin, St Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee counties. Now...
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Registration underway for spring semester
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For Hometown News TREASRUE COAST - Registration is now underway for the 2012 spring semester at Indian River State College with a wide variety of educational opportunities to launch a career or re-train for a new direction in life. The college offers convenient, one-stop student services centers to help students of all ages plan their education...
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Obituaries
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Bonnavee R. Strauser Bonnavee R. Strauser, 72, of Vero Beach, died Nov. 3, 2011. She was born in Lock Haven, Pa., and lived in Vero Beach for 32 years. She was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose No. 1822 of Vero Beach and the Fraternal Order of Eagles of Vero Beach. She is survived by a daughter, Angela; a brother, David; three sisters, Madel...
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Sebastian River Clubs and Classes
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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...
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Sebastian River Community Notes
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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...
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Vero Beach Clubs and Classes
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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...
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Vero Beach Community Notes
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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...
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