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Garden club spruces up shelter
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY - Several ladies from the Willoughby Garden Club joined together to spread a little sunshine at the Salvation Army of Martin County's Compassion House, a transitional housing shelter for homeless women and women with children. Led by Garden Club member Loraine Woodall, eight ladies planted useable herbs, tomatoes...
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Lucky veteran to get minivan
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY - Todd Harris, owner of Crown Car Care in Stuart and Palm City, wants to put a deserving veteran behind a driver's seat and on his way to a better life. The "Wheels to Warrior" is a new program of the nonprofit Road to Victory Military Museum in Stuart. The winner will be notified in advance and the car will be a...
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Library, servicemen to present movie
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY - The U.S. Marines and Navy Fleet Marine Force Corpsmen, members of the Martin County based Lance Cpl. Justin J. Wilson Detachment 1045, Marine Corps League, are partnering with the Martin County Library System to air combat film footage of the famous Korean War 1950 battle of the immense Frozen Chosin' Reservoir...
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College official receives award
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For Hometown News TREASURE COAST - Barry Keim, Indian River State College vice president of administration and finance, has been named the 2012 outstanding chief business officer for region VI by the Community College Business Officers Association. The award was presented at the organization's 30th annual international conference on Oct. 2. Mr....
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Tickets available to see animal trainer
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY - The Lyric Theatre and the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast present Joel Slaven's professional animals on Nov. 3 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. and on Nov. 4 at 3 p.m. Adult tickets for this family friendly event are $25 and children under 18 are $15. A portion of the proceeds benefits the animals at the HSTC. Mr. Sla...
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Meeting to welcome artist
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY - Art Associates of Martin County presents its November program in conjunction with its monthly meeting on Nov. 12 at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Smith Hall, 623 E. Ocean Blvd., in Stuart, from 7:30-9 p.m. Guests are welcome to attend. The meeting will feature "Tools of the Trade" with Robin Lee Makowski, profes...
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Gala to raise money for afterschool program
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY - The inaugural, "We Live Here, We Give Here Gala" will take place at the Charles and Rae Kane Center at 900 S.E. Salerno Road to benefit nonprofit Elev8Hope on Nov.30, at 6 p.m. "We Live Here, We Give Here," coined by the children who participate in the Elev8Hope program describes their efforts perfectly. Elev8H...
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Annual Christmas parade taking place Dec. 1
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For Hometown News HOBE SOUND - The Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce will host its 27th annual Christmas parade on Dec. 1. In addition to the parade, there will be a holiday arts and crafts stroll from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Dixie Highway next to Taste Restaurant. The parade begins at 1 pm. and the route is along Bridge Road and Dixie Highway. The H...
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Obituaries
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Helen F. Mathis Helen F. Mathis, 91, of Palm City, died Oct. 9, 2012. She was born in Tampa and lived in Palm City for four years. She is survived by a daughter, Helen; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Contributions may be made to the Treasure Coast Hospice, 1201 S.E. Indian St., Stuart, FL 34997 or visit www.tchospices.org. Arran...
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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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Original painting to be offered at auction
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For Hometown News HOBE SOUND - Guests at Hobe Sound Animal Protection League's "Paws for a Cause" festival will have the opportunity to bid on an original Highwaymen painting at this year's silent auction. The work, done in oil on masonite, was painted by Mary Ann Carroll, the only female member of the group of Florida artists known as The High...
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Fundraiser to feature steel drummers
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For Hometown News HOBE SOUND - Guests attending the Good Ship Algozzini casino night at the Hobe Sound Golf Club will enjoy the sounds of The Knights of Steel, The Pine School's steel drum ensemble. These students come together twice a week as a group to learn the technique of playing Caribbean music. Their repertoire consists of reggae, soca, ...
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