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Choir enjoys superior year
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For Hometown News JENSEN BEACH - Jensen Beach High School's competition choir, Jubilate 2012, had another year of superior ratings. The school year started off with the Florida Music Educator's All-State Choir auditions. Three students qualified and participated in the three-day event held in Tampa. Kerry Lynch and Reva Satchell performed with th...
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Kickball league starting
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY - The Treasure Coast Kickball League, an ultra-social adult coed league, is beginning its summer season on May 24. Games will be held on Thursday evenings for seven to nine weeks at Langford Park in Jensen Beach. The adult coed kickball league costs $55 to play and includes game T-shirt, kick-off party, weekly part...
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Fishing event geared to women
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY - Ladies, lures and lines all come together at the Treasure Coast award- winning "Ladies, Let's Go Fishing" university, which will take place May 18-20 in Stuart. Held in conjunction with support from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the weekend event offers educational fishing activities and ...
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More than $90,000 raised to fight cancer
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For Hometown News PALM CITY - More than 230 people dusted off their finest western wear for the 11th annual Cattle Baron's Ball hosted by the American Cancer Society of Martin County on March 24. The country-themed event was held at the Rockin' H Ranch, an authentic working ranch in Palm City, where the barn was transformed into an incredible ev...
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Annual barbeque festival taking place June 1-2
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY - The Martin County Fair Association will be hosting its second annual BBQ Fest, June 1-2 at the fairgrounds in Stuart. In addition to great food, entertainment, a craft beer fest and the competitive cook teams, the "rib rockin,' sauce soppin,' barbeque boppin," singer showdown will return Friday evening, June 1. T...
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Event planned for beach safety week
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY On May 8, Martin County Commissioners proclaimed the week of May 21-28 as beach safety week in the county. This proclamation comes as a means to encourage all visitors to Martin County's beaches to enjoy themselves, while taking the appropriate measures necessary to protect themselves and their children. In honor o...
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Event to feature kittens, cats
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For Hometown News HOBE SOUND - The Hobe Sound Animal Protection League of Palm City will host its fourth annual kitten shower on May 20, from 2-4 p.m. at the sanctuary located at Caring Fields. This year's shower will feature refreshments, tours of the sanctuary, face painting and more. The shower also provides an opportunity for guests to adopt ...
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Tourney raises $19,000 for charity
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For Hometown News PALM CITY - Golfers supporting CHARACTER COUNTS! in Martin County enjoyed an afternoon of golf during the 10th annual Tee It Up for Character charity golf tournament on May 3 in Palm City. The tournament, the sole fundraiser for the nonprofit, took place at Monarch Country Club and was deemed a huge success netting more than $19...
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Summer sessions available for students with autism
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY - Helping People Succeed's Club Ed is coordinating a series of summer classes for area middle-school and high-school students with high-functioning autism and Asperger's syndrome. The club's "Skills for Success" is a social enrichment program designed to further develop the social competencies of children with high...
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Troop plants flowers at hospitality house
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY - The front entrance to Molly's House is full of color now that a local Girl Scout troop stopped by to do some gardening. Led by troop leader Kristen Ritter, Girl Scouts Isabella Talotta, Isabella Rivera, Lilly Lamparillo, Veronica Chaney, Inesa Occhiogrosso, Carmen Poindexter, Taylor Thornhill and Andi Ritter refr...
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Obituaries
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James W. Carroll James W. Carroll, 88, of Stuart, died May 7, 2012. Arrangements by Forest Hills Funeral Home & Crematory. Carolyn Gail Childers Carolyn Gail Childers, 61, of Stuart, died May 5, 2012. Arrangements by All County Funeral Home & Crematory. Frank Louis Fitts Frank Louis Fitts, 50, of Jensen Beach, died May 4, 2012. Arrangements b...
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Event to raise money, awareness for autism
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For Hometown News TREASURE COAST - The Treasure Coast Autism Project, in collaboration with Treasure Coast Paddle, will host an inaugural "Stand up for Autism" fundraising event at the U.S. Sailing Center in Jensen Beach on June 9 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. The event will include a stand-up paddle board race, paddling demonstrations and clinics, raff...
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Inaugural golf tournament raises $12,000
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY - Eighty golfers vied for cash prizes and a cherry red Mazda Miata convertible as a hole-in-one prize at the first annual Volunteers in Medicine SWAT golf tournament April 28 at Sailfish Point Golf Club. The successful fundraiser was organized by Rick Wentworth and Richard Van Woert with the intention of turning it...
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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 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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