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Celebration to include festival, open house
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For Hometown News VERO BEACH - The public is invited to mark the 42nd anniversary of Earth Day on April 14 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's office in downtown Vero Beach at an "Earth Day Open House" focused on conservation and the environment. The free event, held in conjunction with the Hibiscus Festival, will include ...
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Animal fundraiser taking place April 17-18
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For Hometown News INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - Join the Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County on April 17 and 18, when Ruby Tuesday restaurant hosts a fundraiser at its Vero Beach location at 1825 58th Ave Ruby Tuesday's has made it easy to help county animals. Present servers with a special flyer and 20 percent of all proceeds will be do...
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Free real estate seminar taking place April 17
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For Hometown News INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - The Lakes at Pointe West, in partnership with American Transitions, will host a series of free real estate seminars designed to help older adults learn more about selling their homes in the local real estate market. American Transitions is a market leader in helping older adults stage, sell and move from th...
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Walk aims to raise money for autism
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For Hometown News TREASURE COAST - The fourth annual Treasure Coast Walk Now for Autism Speaks fundraising and awareness event will take place on April 21 at Riverside Park in Vero Beach. All event proceeds will support Autism Speaks' work, both locally and nationally, to increase awareness about the growing autism health crisis, fund innovative ...
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Governor, Google partner to help small businesses
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For Hometown News TREASURE COAST - Florida's small businesses will receive free website and online tools to establish internet presence. Continuing his efforts to make Florida the best place to start, grow or move a business, Gov. Rick Scott announced a partnership with Google that will bring free websites to small businesses throughout Florida. ...
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Event will feature speaker, awards
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For Hometown News TREASURE COAST - Indian River State College and Workforce Solutions are partnering to conduct the inaugural Research & Technology awards event on May 8 at IRSC in Fort Pierce. The event will honor government, industry and organizational leaders and their contributions to the research and information technology community througho...
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Festival to take place April 13-14
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For Hometown News VERO BEACH - Main Street Vero Beach will host its annual Hibiscus Festival 2012 April 13-14. The Miss Hibiscus pageant is scheduled for April 13 at 7 p.m. at the Vero Beach Heritage Center at 2140 14th Ave. This event draws more than 10,000 people to the downtown Vero Beach area for the day and is a fundraiser for Main Street Ve...
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Classes offered to adults
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For Hometown News INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - A Home Health Aide course will be offered during the evening and on Saturdays from July 17 - Aug. 18. Students will attend class Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5 - 9:30 p.m. and on Saturdays 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Cost is $459. An unarmed security officer D class will run May 28 - June 8. Students w...
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Center celebrates Earth Day with eco projects, organic farming, tours
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY - The Environmental Studies Council will celebrate the 42nd anniversary of Earth Day with a native plant sale, organic farming talks, children's stories, eco-art and tours. The day-long activities will take place April 21, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Environmental Studies Center, 2900 N. Indian River Drive, Jensen...
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Group put philanthropy into action
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For Hometown News INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - Ten young professionals from a variety of financial industries set a record March 2 at Harvest Food and Outreach Center for the greatest number of pallets of food and hygiene items sorted, priced and readied for distribution in an hour. The volunteer project was organized by the Indian River Community Found...
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Nonprofits join forces
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For Hometown News INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - In a first for the county, two local nonprofit organizations with similar missions have merged into one enhanced agency. The Sun Up Center and ARC, both organizations of long standing that have served the developmentally and intellectually disabled, now operate as Sun Up ARC. "By combining our resources and...
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Obituaries
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Annette L. Reardon Annette L. Reardon, 76, died March 27, 2012. She was born in Concord, N.H., and was a winter resident of Barefoot Bay for 11 years. She was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Edward; four sons, Michael (Susan), David, Kevin (Kathleen) and Daniel (Melissa) and a grandson, Conor....
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Bracelets available to citizens with dementia
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For Hometown News TREASURE COAST - If you are a caregiver for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder, or know someone who is, consider enrolling in the MedicAlert plus, Alzheimer's Association safe return 24-hour nationwide emergency response service. This service is activated if an individual with Alzheimer's or a related dem...
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Prevention is best advice against mosquitoes
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For Hometown News TREASURE COAST - Predictions of an early and fierce bug season is prompting Physicians Immediate Care to urge residents to take safety measures against mosquito borne diseases. "Mosquito season is expected to come early this year. Residents need to be extra careful when outdoors in the early morning and evening," said Kenneth Pa...
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Advocate awarded for volunteer work
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For Hometown News TREASURE COAST - Janice Johnson was named Florida's Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Treasure Coast Council's "Ombudsman of the Year," serving Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, and Okeechobee counties. Ombudsmen volunteers receive this award by demonstrating exceptional efforts, going above and beyond the call of duty, in advocat...
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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. Political meetings Dining with the democrats tak...
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