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Nonprofit selected to receive sneakers
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For Hometown News INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - The Education Foundation of Indian River County has been selected as an official partner of Payless Gives, an annual giving program from Payless ShoeSource. The EF-IRC is among 800 charitable agencies representing 50 states in the U.S., across Canada and Puerto Rico and in 10 Latin American countries to be ...
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Upcoming film course focuses on families
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For Hometown News VERO BEACH - Some of the many ways that families cope with issues between parents and children will be on view in a film studies course to be held at the Vero Beach Museum of Art beginning in January. The course,"Trends in International Cinema: Generations," should not only be enjoyable, but also provide insight into the inner w...
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College accepting course applications
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For Hometown News TREASURE COAST - Those interested in getting started in the health care field should consider registering for the nursing assistant course at Indian River State College. IRSC is now accepting applications for nursing assistant classes. Most nursing assistants help with patient care activities such as bathing and feeding. Nursing...
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Nursing, computer classes offered to adults
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For Hometown News INDIAN RIVER COUNTY -Those interested in purchasing new computers can attend a one-day class that will cover all computer buyers' questions on Jan. 17 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. A sign language class will take place on Saturdays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. beginning Jan. 21 to Feb. 4. The cost is $61. A course in investing fundamentals is being...
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Bank named best place to work
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For Hometown News INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - Marine Bank & Trust Company has been named one of the county's "Best Places to Work" at an awards luncheon in October hosted by Workforce Solutions at The Club at Pointe West. Workforce Solutions commissioned Personnel Dynamics to administer and score a 40-question survey, which focused on employee hiring a...
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Nonprofit receives award
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For Hometown News INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - Dyer Chevrolet and Dyer Mazda Subaru presented the 43rd the Dyer Difference award to the Kiwanis Club of Vero-Treasure Coast. This award salutes a nonprofit organization in the county that is making a difference in the community. Dyer Chevrolet and Dyer Mazda Subaru presented the nonprofit with the award an...
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Nonprofit to host tennis tournament
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For Hometown News INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - The 17th annual King of the Hill tennis tournament, benefitting Youth Guidance, will be held Thursdays at 6 p.m. on Jan. 19 and 26 and Feb. 2, 9, 16 and 23 at The Boulevard Village and Tennis Club in Vero Beach. General admission tickets are $5 per person with discounted prices for admittance to all six mat...
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Mall to host New Year's expo
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For Hometown News INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - Indian River Mall and 93.7 The Breeze invite local businesses and organizations to showcase their goods and services as part of its "New Year, New You" expo on Jan. 28, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Vendors with products and services that encourage physical, financial and mental fitness are invited to participate in ...
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Indian River County Religion Notes
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Friendship Christian Community All are welcome to join this non-denominational Christian congregation for coffee and fellowship at 9.30 a.m. Adult Sunday school starts at 8.45 a.m. with the service of worship starting at 10 a.m. Communion is served on the first Sunday of every month. .A well-stocked Thrift Shop, located at 1624 N. Central Aven...
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Children of police officers, firefighters eligible for scholarships
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For Hometown News TREASURE COAST - The Electronic Security Association is accepting applications for its 2012 youth scholarship program, which will award $10,000 in scholarships to two children of active duty police officers and firefighters. The first-place winner will receive $7,500 to put toward a college education and the second-place winner ...
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Couples donate basketball court to children's center
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For Hometown News VERO BEACH - When three Vero Beach couples learned there were no outdoor sports activities at the Youth Transition Center, they were moved to take action. As a result, a new basketball court was built on the center's campus and dedicated in honor of Jan and Henry Meagher, Carol and Peter Coxhead, and Nancy and Luke Fichthorn for...
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Race deemed success
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For Hometown News VERO BEACH - The inaugural St. Helen Catholic School Harvest Run 5K, held Nov. 19, was deemed a success. More than100 runners and walkers participated in the event, which coincided with St. Helen's Harvest Festival and took runners through the carnival midway, the Vero Beach Sports Village and the Flight Safety Campus. "We are v...
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Obituaries
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Luis G. Pena Luis G. Pena, 65, of Vero Beach, died Nov. 25, 2011. He was born in Puerto Rico and lived in Vero Beach for 25 years. He was a member of St. Helen Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife of 40 years Carmen; a son, G. David; two daughters, Nancy and Joyce and eight grandchildren. Arrangements by Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home a...
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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 Wedn...
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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. ...
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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. .E...
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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 dem...
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