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College to host culinary seminar
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For Hometown News TREASURE COAST - The Culinary Institute at Indian River State College will hold a free information session for those interested in preparing for a career in the culinary arts on June 20 at 6 p.m. in the Richardson Center at the IRSC Mueller Campus at 6155 College Lane in Vero Beach. Attendees will learn about program information...
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Memorial service to be held
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For Hometown News Everyone is invited to attend a special memorial service for James Preston Tucker, psychic and Hometown News columnist of "The Spirit Guide" for nearly 10 years. The service will be held on Saturday, June 16 at 6:30 p.m. on the river across from the Mystic Chronicle at 4550 NE Indian River Drive in Jensen Beach. There will be an...
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Consumers warned about unclaimed property scam
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For Hometown News TREASURE COAST - Jeff Atwater, Florida's chief financial officer, warned consumers about an emerging scam related to the retrieval of unclaimed property. A company calling themselves the Florida Department of Financial Restitution has been contacting consumers claiming to be on contract with CFO Atwater's department of financial...
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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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High school diplomas presented at ceremony
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For Hometown News TREASURE COAST - Taking a big step toward a brighter future, 442 Treasure Coast residents have earned their high school diplomas through Indian River State College this year. Throughout the 2011-12 school year, the graduates earned high-school credits in IRSC's adult high school or completed preparation and passed the general ed...
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Swimmer named male Athlete of Year
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For Hometown News TREASURE COAST - The Florida College System Activities Association has named Bradley Tandy, Indian River State College men's swim team member, as the 2012 FCSAA athlete of the year. Mr. Tandy, 20, from South Africa, was an integral part of the IRSC swimming and diving team performance at the 2012 National Junior College Athletic...
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Longtime board member honored
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For Hometown News TREAUSRE COAST - Ann Marie McCrystal, Visiting Nurse Association of the Treasure Coast board member, was recently honored at the Visiting Nurse Associations of America's 30th annual meeting for being a "VNAA Legend," a recognition given to those advocates who have attended each VNAA annual meeting since inception. The most recen...
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Free movies offered during summer
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For Hometown News ST. LUCIE COUNTY - With the end of the school year quickly approaching, many parents and caregivers are in search of fun and inexpensive activities for their children on summer break. Kids and adults alike can escape the heat and enjoy a movie for free thanks to the Children's Services Council of St. Lucie County. Beginning June...
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Celebrity donates to help chimps
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For Hometown news FORT PIERCE - Legendary television host Bob Barker recently donated $250,000 in unrestricted funds to Save the Chimps, the world's largest chimpanzee sanctuary dedicated to providing a permanent home for the lifelong care of chimpanzees rescued from research laboratories, entertainment and the pet trade. "Chimpanzees that have b...
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Nursing home celebrates national event
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For Hometown News PORT ST. LUCIE - In honor of residents, patients and staff of nursing homes throughout the country, National Nursing Home week was celebrated nation-wide beginning on Mother's Day, May 13, through May 19. Palm Garden of Port St. Lucie was one of thousands of nursing homes across the country celebrating the achievements of their...
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Summer camps offer wild adventures
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For Hometown News ST. LUCIE COUNTY - The Oxbow Eco-Center offers summer camps for all ages and interests, including nature art camps, wildlife camps and a survivalist camp. The Surviving the Wild Camp runs from June 25-29 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., teaching campers ages 12 - 16 the survivalist skills they need when going out into the wild. Participants ...
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Commissioners recognized for achievement
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For Hometown News ST. LUCIE COUNTY - For the third year in a row, St. Lucie County commissioners earned recognition from the National Association of Counties' Achievement Awards program, winning a 2012 achievement award in the environmental protection and energy category for the solar and energy loan program. Developed by the commissioners, SELF ...
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Club hosts fashion show, luncheon
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For Hometown News ST. LUCIE COUNTY - Soroptimist International of St. Lucie recently held a spring fancy fashion show and luncheon at the Pelican Yacht Club in Fort Pierce. Fashions were provided by Alisari of Fort Pierce. Maria Creel, owner, was the narrator and friends and family of the St. Lucie Soroptimist Club modeled the fashions. After th...
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Center selected to present at conference
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For Hometown News TREASURE COAST - Hibiscus Children's Center has been selected to present at the 2012 Florida Coalition for Children's annual conference scheduled for Aug. 7-8 in Orlando. Hibiscus' presentation will be an independent living roundtable featuring the agency's Career Pathways to Independence program, implemented in July 2011. The F...
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Sanctuary receives accreditation
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For Hometown News FORT PIERCE - The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries, the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, has awarded GFAS accreditation to Save the Chimps in Fort Pierce, Florida as of May 24. Accreditation means Save the Chimps meets the comprehensive definition of ...
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Obituaries
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Marjorie 'Midge' Beauchamp Marjorie "Midge" Beauchamp, 88, of Fort Pierce, died May 20, 2012. Arrangements by Haisley Funeral & Cremation Service. Dennis Robert Burns Dennis Robert Burns, of Fort Pierce, died June 4, 2012. Arrangements by All County Funeral Home & Crematory. Anthony P. Caruso Anthony P. Caruso, 78, of Fort Pierce, died May 29...
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Group presents youth leadership awards
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For Hometown News FORT PIERCE - The Fort Pierce Rotary Club presented the 2012 Rotary Youth Leadership awards to four deserving students. Winners were: Thomas Ageeb of John Carroll High School, Gloria Clarizio of Westwood High School, Shannon Glendinning of Lincoln Park Academy and Stephen Schirard of John Carroll High School. The students attend...
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Nonprofit hosts annual event
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For Hometown news ST. LUCIE COUNTY - CASTLE's annual volunteer appreciation celebration took place May 23 at the Hampton Inn in St. Lucie West. "CASTLE volunteers represent the community support of a nonprofit like CASTLE," said Theresa Garbarino May, executive director. "Our volunteers show their commitment to CASTLE's mission throughout the yea...
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Café' offers free smoothies, chance to help children
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For Hometown News TREASURE COAST - As summer officially kicks off, Tropical Smoothie Café is gearing up for their official holiday, National Flip Flop Day, on June 15. Each year, the gourmet smoothie and sandwich chain hands out its signature smoothie, the Jetty Punch, to customers who come into cafes sporting flip flops. This year, Tropical Smoo...
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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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