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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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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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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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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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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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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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Annual bowling event to take place
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For Hometown News PORT ST. LUCIE - The second annual Strike Out Hunger is a fundraising event sponsored by the St. Lucie County Council on Aging partnering with the folks at Saint Lucie Lanes to raise money to buy food for Meals on Wheels. The event will take place Feb. 18. Meals on Wheels is a national volunteer movement serving the needs of tho...
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Annual bowling event to take place
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For Hometown News PORT ST. LUCIE - The second annual Strike Out Hunger is a fundraising event sponsored by the St. Lucie County Council on Aging partnering with the folks at Saint Lucie Lanes to raise money to buy food for Meals on Wheels. The event will take place Feb. 18. Meals on Wheels is a national volunteer movement serving the needs of tho...
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Racquet club hosting tournament
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For Hometown News PORT ST. LUCIE - The newly reopened Racquet Club at Tesoro will kick off the first of many charitable events held at the facility the Aces for Independence doubles championship tournament at Tesoro, which will benefit Southeastern Guide Dogs. The event will be open to all area doubles players and will be held Feb. 10-12. The tou...
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Racquet club hosting tournament
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For Hometown News PORT ST. LUCIE - The newly reopened Racquet Club at Tesoro will kick off the first of many charitable events held at the facility the Aces for Independence doubles championship tournament at Tesoro, which will benefit Southeastern Guide Dogs. The event will be open to all area doubles players and will be held Feb. 10-12. The tou...
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Governor reappoints resident to district
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For Hometown News PORT ST. LUCIE - Gov. Rick Scott announced the reappointment of Gail Kavanagh to the Florida Inland Navigation District. Ms. Kavanagh, 69, of Port St. Lucie, is the executive vice president of Treasure Coast Builders Association. She is reappointed for a term beginning Jan. 26, ending Jan. 9, 2015. The appointment is subject to...
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Governor reappoints resident to district
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For Hometown News PORT ST. LUCIE - Gov. Rick Scott announced the reappointment of Gail Kavanagh to the Florida Inland Navigation District. Ms. Kavanagh, 69, of Port St. Lucie, is the executive vice president of Treasure Coast Builders Association. She is reappointed for a term beginning Jan. 26, ending Jan. 9, 2015. The appointment is subject to...
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Bird society to host fundraiser
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For Hometown News ST. LUCIE COUNTY - The St. Lucie Audubon Society holds two special outings per year to raise funds for scholarships and other environmental activities. On Feb. 18 there will be a breakfast and bus tour of the Adams' Ranch. This outing provides an opportunity to learn about "old Florida" cattle ranching and see indigenous wild li...
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Bird society to host fundraiser
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For Hometown News ST. LUCIE COUNTY - The St. Lucie Audubon Society holds two special outings per year to raise funds for scholarships and other environmental activities. On Feb. 18 there will be a breakfast and bus tour of the Adams' Ranch. This outing provides an opportunity to learn about "old Florida" cattle ranching and see indigenous wild li...
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Nonprofit fundraiser slated for March 10
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For Hometown News ST. LUCIE COUNTY - The fourth annual Cruisin' for a Cause, benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of St. Lucie County, will take place March 10 at 5:30 p.m. at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center. Cruisin' for a Cause is the Boys & Girls Club's signature event, where guests enjoy all amenities of a cruise without leaving land. This year's...
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Nonprofit fundraiser slated for March 10
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For Hometown News ST. LUCIE COUNTY - The fourth annual Cruisin' for a Cause, benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of St. Lucie County, will take place March 10 at 5:30 p.m. at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center. Cruisin' for a Cause is the Boys & Girls Club's signature event, where guests enjoy all amenities of a cruise without leaving land. This year's...
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Cancer screenings taking place at baseball field
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For Hometown News PORT ST. LUCIE - On March 11, the Tampa Bay Rays and Moffitt Cancer Center are coming to Port St. Lucie at Digital Domain Park for the fifth annual spring swing Moffitt's Sun Safety Tour. The tour offers free skin- cancer screenings at specified baseball spring training venues in March. Port St. Lucie screenings will run from 11...
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Cancer screenings taking place at baseball field
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For Hometown News PORT ST. LUCIE - On March 11, the Tampa Bay Rays and Moffitt Cancer Center are coming to Port St. Lucie at Digital Domain Park for the fifth annual spring swing Moffitt's Sun Safety Tour. The tour offers free skin- cancer screenings at specified baseball spring training venues in March. Port St. Lucie screenings will run from 11...
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Obituaries
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Albert Samander Albert Samander, 78, of Port St. Lucie, died Jan. 20, 2012. He was born in Curacao and lived in Port St. Lucie for three years. He was a general surgeon. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Linda; seven children, Jay, Cindy, John, Susan, Steven, Allin and Alisa; a brother, Jozef; a sister, Viola and eight grandchildren. He was...
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Obituaries
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Albert Samander Albert Samander, 78, of Port St. Lucie, died Jan. 20, 2012. He was born in Curacao and lived in Port St. Lucie for three years. He was a general surgeon. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Linda; seven children, Jay, Cindy, John, Susan, Steven, Allin and Alisa; a brother, Jozef; a sister, Viola and eight grandchildren. He was...
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Group hosting abuse workshops
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For Hometown News ST. LUCIE COUNTY - In the wake of a series of news stories which highlighted abuse and neglect on the Treasure Coast, Guardians for New Futures is taking a stand to address the massive abuse problem in the state. GFNF will be holding free conferences to educate community members who interact with children regularly such as teach...
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Group hosting abuse workshops
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For Hometown News ST. LUCIE COUNTY - In the wake of a series of news stories which highlighted abuse and neglect on the Treasure Coast, Guardians for New Futures is taking a stand to address the massive abuse problem in the state. GFNF will be holding free conferences to educate community members who interact with children regularly such as teach...
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Annual animal walk will raise funds for nonprofit
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For Hometown News ST. LUCIE COUNTY - Each year, thousands of animals arrive at The Humane Society of St. Lucie County in need of medical care. Some need extensive care and special funds are needed to help provide it. To help support the emergency funds for the pets of St. Lucie County, families and their pets are invited to the third annual "Walk...
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Annual animal walk will raise funds for nonprofit
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For Hometown News ST. LUCIE COUNTY - Each year, thousands of animals arrive at The Humane Society of St. Lucie County in need of medical care. Some need extensive care and special funds are needed to help provide it. To help support the emergency funds for the pets of St. Lucie County, families and their pets are invited to the third annual "Walk...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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