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Mall hosting night for moms
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For Hometown News INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - Indian River Mall is hosting an entertaining and relaxing night for moms, their daughters and their friends at National Mom's Nite Out on Thursday, May 10, from 6-8 p.m. Moms will enjoy a well-deserved night off and receive complimentary makeovers, henna, eye- brow threading, fashion tips and more. After a ...
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Annual event raises money for children
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For Hometown News INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - The second annual Sea Oaks Strides for Kids, held Feb. 18, raised more than $800 for Youth Guidance. More than 30 Sea Oaks members participated in this fundraiser that took individuals on a 3K or 5K run/walk throughout the Sea Oaks Beach & Tennis Club grounds. The monies raised will be used to support the v...
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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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Job training offered in home-health field
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For Hometown News TREASURE COAST - Certified nursing assistants who are looking for new opportunities and quick job training in the health-care field should consider registering for the home health aide course offered by Indian River State College. IRSC is now accepting applications for the home health aide course. Classes are May 21- July 16, Mo...
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Community invited to party
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For Hometown News VERO BEACH - The Rev. Scott W. Alexander, minister of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Vero Beach, will embark on a month-long, 3,300 mile bike ride across America to beat hunger on April 22 from Costa Mesa, Calif., and end at a welcome-home rally at Waldo's inside the Driftwood Resort on Vero's beach on May 22. Mr. Alex...
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Annual golf tournament taking place May 12
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For Hometown News INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - All employees, retirees and elected officials of the cities of Vero Beach, Sebastian, Fellsmere and the towns of Indian River Shores and Orchid and Indian River County are invited to participate in a fun-filled day of golf. A scramble tournament composed of four-person teams will compete for honors. The fu...
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Student receives award for grades, service
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For Hometown News INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - Sarah Mosher, an Indian River Charter High School senior, was named Exchange Club of Indian River's Student of the Quarter. Mark Ashdown, chairman of the club's committee, presented the award at a recent luncheon meeting at Culinary Capers in Vero Beach. Her grandparents, Catherine and Carl Mosher of Vero B...
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Hospital welcomes new chief executive officer
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For Hometown News SEBASTIAN - Steven Salyer has joined Sebastian River Medical Center as chief executive officer. Mr. Salyer comes to SRMC from Shands Starke Regional Medical Center in Starke, an affiliate Health Management facility, where he was the chief executive officer. Prior to his role at Shands Starke, he served as the chief operating off...
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Consumers warned about misleading postcard
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TREASURE COAST - Jeff Atwater, Florida's chief financial officer, warned consumers about a scam that involves misleading postcards sent to seniors about an annuity they may have that has reached the end of its surrender period. An unlicensed company named Unlimited Fulfillment Services, has been allegedly contacting senior consumers with these pos...
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College to host open house for technology careers
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For Hometown news TREASURE COAST - An Indian River State College advanced technology open house, will take place May 2 at 6:30 p.m. at the Kight Center for Emerging Technology. Students and interested individuals can learn more about career options in cyber security, robotics/photonics, digital media, graphics and engineering at the event. Those ...
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Charity game raises thousands for nonprofit
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For Hometown News VERO BEACH - More than 2,000 baseball fans and community leaders gathered in the seats at Holman Stadium on March 31 to reminisce and celebrate the return of professional baseball to the historic Dodgertown at Vero Beach Sports Village. The New Orleans Zephyrs (Triple A affiliate of the Florida Marlins) triumphed over the Buffal...
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Computer, nursing classes offered
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For Hometown News INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - A web-page design workshop will take place May 12. Students will attend class 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost is $33. An unarmed security officer D class will run May 28 to June 8. Students will attend class 6-10 p.m., Monday to Friday for two weeks. Cost is $138. A security officer G (armed) class will follow in late J...
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Award presented to nonprofit
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For Hometown News INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - Dyer Chevrolet Mazda Subaru presented the 44th Dyer Difference award along with a $3,000 check to the Sun Up Center. The Sun up Center provides a lifetime of support from infancy through adulthood, for individuals with developmental delays or disabilities, as well as mental illness by offering programs that...
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Garden club presents $5,000 gift
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For Hometown News INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - The Garden Club of Indian River County presented the Indian River Land Trust with a $5,000 gift to assist with the cost to beautify the entrance to the Bee Gum Point property. The simple phrase "proceeds benefit local charities" started a great partnership. When the Garden Club of Indian River County made...
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Associate of Quarter named
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For Hometown News INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - Tracey Kendrick, communications manager, has been named the Visiting Nurse Association's Associate of the QAuarter. Ms. Kendrick was selected by her peers for her accountability, integrity, collaboration and excellent customer service. "Tracey has been supportive of the VNA's mission and goals since joining...
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Foundation presents endowed teaching chairs
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For Hometown News TREASURE COAST - Four Indian River State College professors were surprised with endowed teaching chairs from the IRSC Foundation in recognition of outstanding teaching and to implement training institutes benefiting students and the community. The recipients are Marvin E. Hobson, assistant professor, learning assistance departme...
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Forum provides training opportunity for social- service agencies
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For Hometown News TREASURE COAST - United for Families, Indian River State College and the Roundtable of St. Lucie County will team up this spring to host a daylong forum focused on relieving generational poverty on the Treasure Coast. The Poverty to Prosperity forum is scheduled for May 22 at the Indian River State College Public Safety Training...
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Governor appoints four to college district board of trustees
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For Hometown News TREASURE COAST - Gov. Rick Scott appointed Susan R. Caron, Jose "Joe" Conrado, Mark Feurer and Phoebe Raulerson to the Indian River State College district board of trustees. Ms. Caron, 52, of Fort Pierce, has been an administrative assistant for the St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners since 2010. Previously, she was a...
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Bridge dedication taking place May 12
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For Hometown News VERO BEACH - Rep. Debbie Mayfield, R-Vero Beach and the city of Vero Beach will celebrate the dedication of the 17th Street Bridge as the Alma Lee Loy Bridge with a ceremony on May 12 at 10 a.m. "Alma Lee Loy has truly earned her place in local history. I can think of no one more deserving of this honor for her dedication and se...
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Museum's group to fund two educational programs
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For Hometown News INDIAN RVIER COUNTY - The Vero Beach Museum of Art's giving circle, Circle of Friends, held its final meeting of the season on April 17. At the meeting, the circle voted by ballot to contribute its $22,000 fund to underwrite the support for two of the museum's community engagement programs for 2012-13. The programs selected by C...
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Obituaries
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Michael L. Miranda Jr. Michael L. Miranda Jr., 89, of Vero Beach, died April 13, 2012. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and moved to Vero Beach 28 years ago. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He attended St. Helen Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Anna; a son, Michael (Mary); a daughter, Madeline (John; a sister...
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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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