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New Year's Eve bash set for civic center
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For Hometown PORT ST. LUCIE - The Port St. Lucie Civic Center will become the central location for New Year's Eve party fun Dec. 31, as the city hosts the 2012 New Year's Eve Bash, featuring food, drinks, live music and dancing. The evening starts at 7 p.m. with a cocktail hour, light appetizers and two free drinks (beer, wine or soda). Then at 8...
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Pageant to be held Jan. 1
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For Hometown News ST. LUCIE COUNTY - The 2012 inaugural king/queen New Year's pageant will be held Jan. 1, at Bibleway International Outreach. The pageant will be open to age groups from 1-16 and it will begin at 5 p.m. Winners will be crowned at each level: toddlers, youth and teens. Judges will include representatives from John Casablanca's Mo...
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College accepting course applications
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For Hometown News TREASURE COAST - Those interested in getting started in the health care field should consider registering for the nursing assistant course at Indian River State College. IRSC is now accepting applications for nursing assistant classes. Most nursing assistants help with patient care activities such as bathing and feeding. Nursing...
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Gardens to host public ceremony
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For Hometown News PORT ST. LUCIE - The Friends of the Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens will commemorate Florida Arbor Day with a public tree planting and ceremony at 11 a.m. on Jan. 20. Arbor Day holds a long tradition and place of the hearts of many individuals. Because of its subtropical growing climate, Florida celebrates a different Arbor Da...
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Italian feast returning to city
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For Hometown News ST. LUCIE COUNTY- Get ready for Tradition Square to become Port St Lucie's Little Italy. The Taste of Little Italy, presented by Fort Pierce Nissan, returns from Jan. 27- 29. This three-day cultural celebration culminates in a large Italian street festival showcasing favorite Italian food, music, art and more. In its fifth year,...
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Parenting classes begin in January
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For Hometown News ST. LUCIE COUNTY - Imagine a house where there are no power struggles between the parents and their kids. There is no yelling, there are no tantrums and there is mutual respect. The Children's Services Council of St. Lucie County has a way of helping make this a reality with a free parenting course. Beginning in January, the Chi...
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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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Obituaries
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Jacklyn Adams Veal Jacklyn Adams Veal, 78, died Dec. 12, 2011. She was born in Long Island, N.Y., and moved to Fort Pierce 75 years ago. She was a member of the Pelican Yacht Club. She is survived by a sister, Patricia; three nieces, Jacklyn (Michael), Anita (Denny) and Patty; two nephews, Perry (Laura) and John; a great niece, Taylor and a great...
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Teen receives hero award
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For Hometown News PORT ST. LUCIE - Gillian Robertson of Port St. Lucie is the recipient of the 2011 Animal Hero award for her dedication, compassion and care for four legged friends. Gillian started volunteering at the Humane Society of St. Lucie County at age 7, and at 10, became a vegetarian. She currently works at the Animal Hospital of West ...
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Art auction slated for Jan. 14
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For Hometown News ST. LUCIE COUNTY - The "Kids Love Art Auction," featuring Florida Highwaymen artwork, is slated for Jan. 14 from 1-5 p.m. at Adams Ranch in Fort Pierce. Proceeds will benefit the Kids Love Art Camp, a Children's Home Society of Florida workshop that has honed the talents of more than 100 budding artists on the Treasure Coast. At...
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Monthly event to take place Jan. 6
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For Hometown News ST. LUCIE COUNTY - The New Year's first Friday Fest, Fort Pierce's monthly downtown celebration, will take place Jan. 6 from 5:30-9 p.m. at Marina Square. Entertainment for the night will be Anderson Council, a five-piece band that has entertained audiences of all ages around the Treasure Coast. The band members are, Bill Few, ...
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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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For Hometown News
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TREASURE COAST - Karen Ritchie, vice president of Hospice, has become a certified hospice and palliative care administrator recognized by the National Board for Certification of Hospice and Palliative Nurses. To earn the CHPCA credential, Ms. Ritchie was tested on her competency of eight different fields of hospice and palliative care administrati...
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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 avail...
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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. L...
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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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