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Foundation to host wine- tasting event
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY - Helping People Succeed Foundation is hosting its annual Taste of Success international wine tasting at Harbour Bay Plaza in Sewall's Point April 14, from 6-9 p.m. Wine tasting will be available in the Harbour Bay Courtyard tasting area and the VIP tasting room at Harbour Bay Gourmet. For the first time, VIP room ...
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Regatta in need of vendors, volunteers
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY - Food vendors, artists, crafters, retail, commercial, nonprofits and those interested in a community booth are invited to participate in the Stuart Sailfish Regatta from April 14-15. The event is an opportunity to promote a company, product, service or talent to the 15,000 spectators expected to arrive from across...
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College to host writer's day
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For Hometown News TREASURE COAST - Writers and aspiring authors are invited to polish their craft at writer's day at Indian River State College on April 14. The event will be held in the Brown Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, room Y-102, on the IRSC main campus in Fort Pierce. The session will be held from 8:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. and lunch...
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Community organization presents service award
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For Hometown News HOBE SOUND - Hobe Sound Community Chest presented Suzy Hutcheson, executive director of Helping People Succeed, with its community service award. Ms. Hutcheson, who has served as the CEO of HPS since 1977, received the award for her team's various programs that directly benefit both children and adults living in Hobe Sound. "She...
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Group helps child care center
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For Hometown News STUART - Karen Gilmore of East Coast Mortgage Lenders and Bob Castellano, a Realtor at Premier Realty Group, teamed up to help the Gertrude Walden Child Care Center in Stuart, obtain supplies for the center's annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser. The duo approached the Knights of Columbus Council 6241 in Stuart, who funded nearly ...
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Nonprofit seeking volunteers
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For Hometown News TREASUER COAST - Angel SnugsTM, a Central Florida based, national nonprofit created for children with cancer, is in need of volunteers and donations. "Snugs" are knitted and crocheted scarves and beanies, donated to children who are undergoing life-saving treatments. They're called "snugs" because they are soft and snuggly and w...
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Wedding planner receives distinction
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For Hometown News TREASURE COAST - Christine Terezakis was awarded the distinction of accredited bridal consultant by the Association of Bridal Consultants. The ABC is the largest and longest-running organization dedicated to wedding professionals, most of whom are wedding planners. The association, which has more than 4,000 members throughout th...
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Annual event serves thousands
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY - Local restaurants, chefs, bakeries and culinary organizations came together to support mentoring programs in the county. The Big Taste, a culinary competition, sponsored by Fox, Wackeen, Dungey, Sobel, Bush and McCluskey, welcomed more than 1,000 attendees to The Evergreen Club for a night of culinary delights to...
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Law firm helps foundation
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY - Jennifer Williamson, a corporate business and real estate attorney at Crary Buchanan, helped organize the third annual Aim to Protect clay fun shoot at Quail Creek Plantation in Okeechobee on March 3. Proceeds from the event supported the Treasured Lands Foundation's environmental education program at Barley Barb...
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Nine-year-old joins family car business
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For Hometown News Jake Stewart, 9, is following in his grandfather's footsteps by providing voice-overs for the family car business. Local TV viewers are by now familiar with the voice of Earl Stewart of Earl Stewart Toyota, answering his red "hotline" phone in commercials promoting his family owned car dealership in North Palm Beach. Now, as the...
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More than $50,000 raised for nonprofit
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY - Each year, United for Families coordinates its signature fundraising event, Le Bal Masque, where guests are invited to become immersed in the culture and cuisine of a different part of the world. This year's gala, held on March 3 at Mariner Sands Country Club, transported guests to The Parthenon in Greece, where ...
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Gallery hosting opening reception
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY - Molly's House is hosting an opening reception for its art gallery on April 5 from 5:30-7 p.m. Molly's Gallery features paintings and mirror art by artists Nancy Steinberg, Sandy Simpson and Anthony O'Donnell from April 1-30. The reception, sponsored by Sharkey Air, Aycock Funeral Home, One Who Cares, LLC and Tota...
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Obituaries
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Yolanda Marie Stewart Yolanda Marie Stewart, 80, of Palm City, died March 7, 2012. She was born in New York and lived in Palm City for 20 years. She was of the Catholic faith. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, James; four sons, William, Daniel, James and Stephan; two daughters, Susan and Jean; 15 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildr...
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Choir receives awards at festival
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY - The Martin County High School Outstanding People United to Sing 2012 Choral Group traveled to Los Angeles to compete in this year's Heritage Music Festival on March 10. During this year's competition, the OPUS combined choir received a first-place gold award and the men's choir received the first-place gold award...
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Society honored during evening of entertainment
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY - United Way of Martin County recently honored members of the Alexis de Tocqueville Society during an evening of entertainment underwritten by Wilmington Trust. Guests were invited to an appreciation dinner at Gusto Italian Cuisine in downtown Stuart, followed by a show at The Lyric Theatre featuring Broadway stars...
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Group incorporates, ready for new opportunities
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY - After four years of continued growth and expansion, the Young Professionals of Martin County group has officially branched out on its own. In 2007, the group was formed as a collaborative effort with the Stuart/Martin County Chamber of Commerce with a shared vision: to provide local young professionals, ages 20 t...
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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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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 Martin ...
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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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Group accepting membership The Stuart Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol is accepting memberships from men and women ages 12 to 21, who are interested in volunteer work. Attendees will learn teamwork and leadership skills. Meetings are held every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Martin County Sheriff's Office aviation hangar at Witham Field, in...
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