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Children can spend a night at the museum
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For Hometown News JENSEN BEACH - The Children's Museum has some late night fun planned for its summer program. An overnight lock-in party for children ages 10-14, will take place July 27 from 7 p.m. to midnight and will include scavenger hunts, glow-in-the-dark fun and museum exploration. Children from ages 4 to 12 can enjoy movie nights with piz...
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Foundation gives gift to center
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY - The Council on Aging of Martin County received a $100,000 gift from the Joseph C. Day Foundation. The contribution is earmarked for the laboratory at the council's Kane Clinic, a new geriatric specialty practice located within the Charles and Rae Kane Center in Stuart. The gift was made in tribute to Joseph C. Da...
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Midwife reaches milestone
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For Hometown News JENSEN BEACH - Barbara McCarthy has reached a major milestone in her midwifery career. She has been a practicing nurse midwife for 25 years. "I am now delivering babies for my babies," she said. The veteran midwife began her nursing career in West Virginia in 1975 after receiving her nursing degree from West Virginia University-...
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Volunteer coordinators earn management certificates
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY - United Way of Martin County's Martin Volunteers program graduated nine local agency representatives through the Florida volunteer management certificate program. Martin Volunteers is one of six volunteer centers in Florida to offer the FVMC program that focuses on enhancing the skills of individuals who manage vo...
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Boating, water safety a must
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For Hometown News TREASURE COAST - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the nation's leading provider of outdoor recreation, encourages everyone to be safe around water this summer. "We want visitors to be safe while they enjoy themselves at Corps-managed recreation areas and water bodies, such as Lake Okeechobee and the Okeechobee Waterway," Said A...
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June is 'flood awareness month'
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For Hometown News TREASURE COAST - The South Florida Water Management District governing board is recognizing June as flood awareness month to raise awareness about the risk of flooding in South Florida and encourage residents to help reduce that risk. "Living and working in South Florida comes with the inherent risk of heavy rainfall and potenti...
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Supermarket, campaign raises thousands for nonprofit
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY - The Advocates for the Rights of the Challenged of Martin County received a grant for $20,000 from Publix Super Markets and its Food For All program. Food For All is a six-week fundraising campaign that gives Publix customers the opportunity to make a $1, $3 or $5 contributions each time they pay for their groceri...
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'Character' nominations due Aug. 15
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY - United Way of Martin County's CHARACTER COUNTS! program, in partnership with the Business Development Board of Martin County, is looking for local businesses that best demonstrate good character in the business community to recognize with its annual Business of Character award. To be eligible, the business must b...
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Tournament raises nearly $7,000 for nonprofit
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For Hometown News HOBE SOUND - The Stop the Tears golf tournament raised nearly $7,000 in its second year, a 43 percent increase that will benefit United for Families and teens who age out of foster care. John Carr, event organizer, attributed the event's success to buy-in from a committee of local business owners, including Sailfish Business Ser...
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Food drive exceeds expectations
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For Hometown news HOBE SOUND - Citizens along the Treasure Coast stepped forward during a two-day food drive, held in May, to help the Hobe Sound Animal Protection League. Supplies from the fundraiser will be used to feed close to 200 cats and kittens that reside at the sanctuary and in foster care. HSAPL launched the drive in hopes of bringing i...
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Mystery writer challenge begins July 10
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For Hometown News HOBE SOUND - Mystery lovers are invited to take part in the "Mystery Writer Challenge 2012" at the Hobe Sound Public Library, 10595 S.E. Federal Highway, Hobe Sound. Stop by the library beginning July 10 and pick up a quiz to play. The challenge starts off with a map of the U.S., with flags denoting only the locale of a writer's...
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Obituaries
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Ramon Lopez Ramon Lopez, 90, of Indiantown, died June 13, 2012. Arrangements by All County Funeral Home & Crematory. Robert Gerard Magee Robert Gerard Magee, 47, of Jensen Beach, died June 16, 2012. Arrangements by All County Funeral Home & Crematory. Roy Joseph McFarland Roy Joseph McFarland, 70, of Jensen Beach, died June 15, 2012. Arrangem...
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Performing arts center announces scholarship recipients
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For Hometown News STUART - StarStruck Theatre and Performing Arts Center continues to make a difference in the lives of children throughout the Treasure Coast with its summer camps and productions. This year, StarStruck held an essay contest in Martin County schools and awarded scholarships to three students for the musicals "Legally Blonde," "Ok...
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College to offer security officer training
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For Hometown News TREASURE COAST - Make the most out of summer and consider taking a two-week night course to earn valuable security officer training. Indian River State College is offering quick job training at the Gifford Youth Activity Center this July for anyone who has ever thought about employment as a security officer. According to the U.S...
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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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