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Run for nonprofit slated for March
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For Hometown news MARTIN COUNTY - The inaugural Molly's House Angel Run 5K/10K run/2K walk will take place March 10, 2012 starting at 7 a.m. to benefit Molly's House, a hospital hospitality house in Stuart. A location will be announced shortly. The run is open to serious and causal runners and walkers alike of all ages. Chip timing will be provi...
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Elementary wins green award
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY - Bessey Creek Elementary School's "Team Green" won the student division for the 2011 Florida Green School awards, which is sponsored by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. The awards ceremony took place Nov. 10 at the Marriott in West Palm Beach. "The children were ecstatic and very grateful for t...
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Fundraiser brings in thousands for needy
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY - The Women Empowering Women Conference, held on Nov. 3, recognized the food challenges many families would have over the holidays and raised funds to assist them. Conference committee members presented Tricia Jenkins of the Treasure Coast Food Bank with a check for $3,700 to help fill the food bank's shelves durin...
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Hospital changes its name
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY - To reflect the enhanced scope of services it now provides to Treasure Coast residents, Martin Memorial Health Systems is changing its name to Martin Health System. "What began as a small hospital more than 70 years ago has transformed into a fully integrated health system that provides a vast spectrum of care fo...
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Obituaries
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Paul E. Stone Paul E. Stone, 89, of Stuart, died Nov. 16, 2011. He was born in Camden, N.J., and moved to Stuart 18 years ago. He served in the U.S. Navy. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Gladys; three daughters, Lorraine, Helene and Paula; five grandchildren six great-grandchildren. Arrangements by All County Funeral Home & Crematory Trea...
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Flea market vendors wanted
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For Hometown News PORT ST. LUCIE - The Port St. Lucie Anglers Club will hold a nautical flea market on Jan. 14 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens, 2410 S.E. Westmoreland Blvd. Those who have been storing fishing and nautical equipment and other assorted "stuff" they no longer use can rent an outside booth space, approximat...
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Seniors in need of food, toiletries
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY - The Council on Aging of Martin County is collecting non-perishable food and toiletry supplies for disadvantaged and low-income seniors this holiday season. Items being accepted include: non-perishable canned and dry food goods for the council's emergency pantry and personal items such as shampoo, deodorant, hand/...
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Group wins outstanding youth award
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY - The Martin County High School chapter of Sigma Phi, a volunteer service organization, won the outstanding youth philanthropy group award at the Association of Fundraising Professionals Treasure Coast Chapter's National Philanthropy Day on Nov. 18. Members of Sigma Phi have been volunteering at Molly's House sin...
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College offering convenient courses
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For Hometown News TREASURE COAST - Indian River State College will offer a variety of convenient weekend classes at the St. Lucie West Campus during the 2012 spring semester. Participants can build skills for higher pay and career advancement by enrolling in vocational and continuing education programs at the IRSC St. Lucie West Campus located at...
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Toy drive runs through Dec. 15
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For Hometown News TREASURE COAST - Vero Beach Outlets has partnered with "The Flame" 104.7 FM radio station, in support of the "12 Days of Christmas Tri-County Toy Drive." Shoppers can drop off unwrapped gifts at the center's management office, located near Tommy Hilfiger Outlet Store,, from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. This annual program benefits the less-f...
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Martin County Library Notes
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The following programs are available through the Martin County Library System. . Meeting rooms available at libraries The Martin County Library System offers a wide variety of meeting room spaces. Groups of virtually any size can be accommodated at any of the six Martin County locations. . Children's story times are offered at all of the Mart...
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Martin County Religion Notes
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Global Heart Spiritual Center Come every Sunday for meditation starting at 10 a.m. followed by celebration at 10:30 a.m. Langford Park 2151 N.E. Dixie Highway, Jensen Beach. For more information, call (772) 332-0074. Love and Hope in Action Free lunch served to the homeless and very needy each weekday from noon-4 pm along with encouragement, a...
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Martin County Community News
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House seeks volunteers Molly's House is looking for volunteers to work at the front desk, answer phones, check guests in or out and greet guests. For more information visit www.mollyshouse.org or call (772) 223-6659. Group accepting membership The Stuart Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol is accepting memberships from men and women ages...
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Martin County Clubs & Classes
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Clubs and organizations .A+ Friendship Group: Nondenominational group for age 50 and older, meets Mondays and Fridays, (except holidays), from 6:30-9 p.m. for cards and games. Snacks are provided, with a $1 donation accepted. Meeting place is at the Vince Bocchino Community Center at Langford Park, 2369 N.E. Dixie Highway, Jensen Beach. For more ...
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