|
Museum offering free admission
|
|
|
For Hometown News INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - The Vero Beach Museum of Art will offer free admission to all exhibitions on May 18 as part of the Association of Art Museum Directors' celebration of International Museum Day. Participation by AAMD member museums will focus attention on the important roles art museums play in their communities, further sho...
|
|
|
Job training offered in home-health field
|
|
|
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...
|
|
|
Consumers warned about misleading postcard
|
|
|
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...
|
|
|
Award presented to nonprofit
|
|
|
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...
|
|
|
Garden club presents $5,000 gift
|
|
|
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...
|
|
|
Associate of Quarter named
|
|
|
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...
|
|
|
Foundation presents endowed teaching chairs
|
|
|
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...
|
|
|
Forum provides training opportunity for social- service agencies
|
|
|
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...
|
|
|
Governor appoints four to college district board of trustees
|
|
|
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...
|
|
|
Museum's group to fund two educational programs
|
|
|
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...
|
|
|
Computer classes offered, fall registration begins
|
|
|
For Hometown news INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - An unarmed security officer D class will begin May 28 and will run through June 8. Students will attend class from 6-10 p.m., Monday to Friday for two weeks. Cost is $138. A security officer G (armed) class will follow in late June. A home health aide class will be offered from July 17 to Aug. 18. Students ...
|
|
|
Theater celebrates anniversary season
|
|
|
For Hometown News INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - As Theatre-Go-Round begins to celebrate its fifth anniversary season, it has also found itself in a new home. The popular dinner theater company will be relocating to Joey's Bistro along the pond at the 3 Avenues Plaza on the Miracle Mile. Opening night, scheduled for May 6, will feature its current running...
|
|
|
Register opening for summer classes
|
|
|
For Hometown News TREASURE COAST - Indian River State College will offer more than 400 courses at five campuses throughout the Treasure Coast beginning May 8 when the summer I semester starts. The summer II semester begins June 25. Academic courses provide college-bound students with an opportunity to jump start their education by beginning studi...
|
|
|
Writers earn college scholarships
|
|
|
For Hometown news TREASURE COAST - Excellence in writing earned high-school seniors scholarships to Indian River State College and top honors in the college's annual creative writing contest. Rhett Reisman, a senior at Saint Edward's School, was the first-place winner for his sonnet, "I Do Math Not Sonnets." Julia Pont, a senior at Fort Pierce Ce...
|
|
|
Classic car showcase a success
|
|
|
For Hometown News VERO BEACH - Regency Park in Vero Beach recently hosted a "Happy Days" themed event featuring classic cars and 50s music on April 15. More than 55 cars were featured and more than 250 guests were treated to a free lunch. Free popcorn was enjoyed by attendees while strolling through a variety of displays by various on-site vendor...
|
|
|
Obituaries
|
|
|
Stella Lurana Hartz Stella Lurana Hartz, 88, of Vero Beach, died April 12, 2012. Arrangments by Strunk Funeral Home. Robert Raymond Gestrich Robert Raymond Gestrich, 81, of Vero Beach, died April 13. Arrangements by Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home & Crematory in Vero Beach. Jesse M. Corum III Jesse M. Corum III, of Vero Beach, died April 17...
|
|
|
Church offers parenting class
|
|
|
For Hometown News VERO BEACH - Christ Church Vero Beach and Parenting Solutions will offer a half-day parenting class on June 2 from 8:45 a.m.-noon, at Christ Church, 925 14th Lane (behind Outback) and includes a program for children. Cost is $10 per adult (spouse is free), and $4 for children with a max of $12. Presented by Scott Turansky and Jo...
|
|
|
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...
|
|
|
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. Political meetings Dining with the democrats tak...
|
|