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Shelter fundraiser set for February
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For Hometown News ST. LUCIE COUNTY - Dogs and Cats Forever, a no-kill animal rescue shelter, will hold its annual dinner show on Feb. 4 at 6:30 p.m. at the Polish American Club. A gourmet buffet dinner prepared by Silver Platter Catering, including a complementary cocktail, will be served at 7 p.m. The entertainment will feature live music by Ric...
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City's partners with residents
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For Hometown News PORT ST. LUCIE - A new partnership between the city of Port St. Lucie and Martin Health System will help bring events and performances to the city, while ensuring healthy recreational opportunities are available for adults and children at the civic center. Formerly known as Martin Memorial Health Systems, Martin Health System is...
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Annual run scheduled for Feb. 25
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For Hometown News ST. LUCIE COUNTY - The 6th annual Run for the Coach 5K run and walk will take place on Feb. 25 starting at the Fort Pierce Community Center beginning at 8 a.m. The event is held each year in memory of coach and teacher Wayne Cross, who died from cancer in 2007, just days before the race set to honor him. It's also in recognition...
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Fire district to distribute Teddy bears to young victims
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For Hometown News ST. LUCIE COUNTY - The St. Lucie County Fire District received 33 Teddy bears from the Florida Sewing Sew-ciety. "The bears will be distributed by firefighters to young victims of fires or accidents to help them through a difficult time," said Chief Ron Parrish. "I want to thank those who took their time and talent to create the...
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Free tutoring available for teens
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For Hometown News TREASURE COAST - The Indian River State College tutoring lab offers free tutoring in math, science and reading to help local middle- and high- school students succeed in their current academic programs and boost achievement for college and careers. The tutoring is conducted by IRSC students enrolled in the college's bachelor of ...
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Clubs & Classes in the Port St. Lucie area
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Clubs and organizations . AD/HD Support Group: The meetings are at K.C. Chung Tae Kwon Do, Darwin Square, 3211 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd. For information, call (772) 879-1011. . Air Force Sergeants Association: Treasure Coast Chapter 564 meets at 6:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at the DAV Hall, 1350 S.W. California Blvd., Port St. Luc...
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Foreclosure workshops aim to help homeowners
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For Hometown news PORT ST. LUCIE - Port St. Lucie and Fannie Mae officials invite homeowners to attend a foreclosure prevention workshop to be held at the community center on Feb. 3 from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. and Feb. 4 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. This free event is co-sponsored by Fannie Mae and DebtHelper.Com, an HUD-certified housing counseling agency. The eve...
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Obituaries
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Joan Blanche Messina Joan Blanche Messina, 90, of Port St. Lucie, died Jan. 7, 2012. She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and lived in Port St. Lucie for 23 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Patsy and a daughter, Warrene. She is survived by a daughter, Sharon; a son, Edward; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Arrangements ...
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College promotes coordinator
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For Hometown News TREASURE COAST - Libby Livings-Eassa has been promoted to assistant dean of adult education for Indian River State College. Ms. Livings-Eassa will provide leadership for IRSC's adult education career pathways program, including GED preparation, adult high school and English as a second language instruction. The college's career ...
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Foundation seeks applicants for $1 million in scholarships
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For Hometown News TREASURE COAST - Simon Youth Foundation, a national nonprofit that provides educational opportunities for at-risk, high-school students, will award a college scholarship to one student from every community that is home to a Simon property. Any student who will graduate in the class of 2012 and lives within 50 miles of a Simon pr...
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Scholarships available to college students
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For Hometown News TREASURE COAST - Every year, thousands of students looking for financial assistance to help them better afford a college education benefit from scholarships provided through the Indian River State College Foundation. Last year, nearly 1,800 students were awarded $1.8 million in scholarships to help them further their e...
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Organization needs car seats
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For Hometown News TREASURE COAST - The Children's Home Society is in need of six infant car seats, 12 booster seats and 12 convertible seats for case managers to transport clients to their placements, school, doctor's appointments, therapy appointments and visitations with their parents and/or siblings. "We are reaching out the communities that...
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Club selling coupon book to benefit scholarship programs
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For Hometown News TREASURE COAST - The Rotary Club of Port St. Lucie is selling Treasure Coast "Enjoyment Books" for sale at $35 each with coupons starting valid through November, 2012. Minimal proceeds from the sales of each book will help to fund the club's College Scholarships for outstanding high school students to reach their career goals....
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Clubs & Classes in the Fort Pierce area
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Clubs and organizations . AARP senior community service employment program: The employment program offers free training and assistance in getting a job for qualifying seniors who are 55 or older on a limited income, and living in Martin or St. Lucie counties. Call (772) 223-2653 or (772) 462-6149. . American Legion Post 40: Hall rental is availab...
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Port St. Lucie Community Notes
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Society seeking members The Singletarian Society of Martin and St. Lucie counties are looking for new members between 57 and 70. Members must be widows, widowers or divorced. Meets second Thursday of every month. Call (772) 398-2345 for more information. Library continues art program The Morningside Branch Library hosts the "Walls of Art" progr...
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Bank makes donation to nonprofit
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For Hometown News FORT PIERCE - A check for $500 was presented to the Rev. Sharon Britcher of Mustard Seed Ministries from Lori Wuchte, branch manager of the newly opened CenterState Bank in Fort Pierce. Ms. Wuchte serves as a board member of the nonprofit, along with David Wilbur. The donation was to help support Mustard Seed's holiday giving ef...
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Children of police officers, firefighters eligible for scholarships
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For Hometown News TREASURE COAST - The Electronic Security Association is accepting applications for its 2012 youth scholarship program, which will award $10,000 in scholarships to two children of active duty police officers and firefighters. The first-place winner will receive $7,500 to put toward a college education and the second-place winner ...
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County accepting grant applications
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For Hometown News ST. LUCIE COUNTY - The St. Lucie County office of media relations is accepting applications for its video production grant program. The grant program will award one 60-second video public service announcements to nonprofit organizations and/or government agencies located in the county. Grant applications are available now and ...
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College to offer insurance courses
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For Hometown news TREASURE COAST - Indian River State College will offer several pre-licensing courses in the insurance and real estate fields. Property and casualty for pre-licensing is designed for individuals who are interested in obtaining a Florida property and casualty sales license. Topics include: auto, fire, liability, workmen's compens...
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Fort Pierce Community Notes
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Society seeking members The Singletarian Society of Martin and St. Lucie counties are looking for new members between 57 and 70. Members must be widows, widowers or divorced. Meets second Thursday of every month. Call (772) 398-2345 for more information. Class for dads The Nurturing Father's class is offered free to all St. Lucie County men by ...
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