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Obituaries
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Alice M. Duchesneau Alice M. Duchesneau, 79, of Palm City, died, Jan. 30, 2012. She was born in Auburn, N.H., and lived in Palm City for 19 years. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Roland; three sons, Mark, David and Philip; a daughter, Annette; two brothers, Joseph and Paul; a sister, Anita and six grandchildren. A...
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Bridal expo taking place at mall
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY - Treasure Coast Square invites local businesses and organizations to showcase their goods and services as part of its bridal expo on Feb. 26 from noon to 4 p.m. Vendors with products and services that are often sought by brides-to-be are invited to participate in this expo in celebrating life, love and the pursuit...
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Seventh annual run taking place March 3
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY - The annual fundraiser for United Way of Martin County, the Bull Run, allows competitors to race individually or form a team of at least four runners while at the same time, raising money for the county's less-fortunate residents. Over the past few years, the Bull Run has raised more than $40,000 for United Way...
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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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Moms to model spring fashions at luncheon
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY - Local mothers will model the latest fashions from Cache/Treasure Coast Mall at the Mary's Shelter second annual fashion show and luncheon on Feb. 28 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Willoughby Golf Club in Stuart. Hosted by WPTV 5 news anchor Kelley Dunn, the signature event will support residential services and program...
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Museum board appoint new president
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY - Jennifer Esler was appointed president/CEO of the Historical Society of Martin County/Elliott Museum. Ms. Esler will assume the position on Feb. 22. "Jennifer Esler is a nationally recognized leader in the museum field," said Debra Duvall, chairwoman of the board of directors. "The board believes that she embodie...
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Nonprofit announces new officers
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For Hometown news MARTIN COUNTY - Pink Tie Friends, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing diagnosed breast cancer patients who have no insurance or are underinsured with financial assistance for their cancer treatment, has announced the following 2012 officers and board members: Judy Schilder, president; Cheryl Norman Caldwell, vice pre...
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Polo match raises money for nonprofit
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY - A hundred people came out for the Pony Up the Thanks! polo match hosted by Molly's House, a hospital hospitality house, and the Samaritan Center for Young Boys & Families on Feb. 4. Tailgaters lined their cars and SUVs around the Port Mayaca Polo Club to cheer on the polo teams while enjoying a picnic and complim...
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Baseball tournament to be first event on new fields
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For Hometown News VERO BEACH - The Vero Beach Sports Village will host a Florida Premier Sports/USSSA-sanctioned tournament from April 27-29, marking the first event on the new youth baseball/softball fields. The event will be a practice tournament for any Florida, 12U, 14U and 16U baseball teams looking to participate in a tournament being hel...
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Bank aids in promoting children's hearing health
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TREASURE COAST - Wells Fargo Bank has contributed $2,500 to Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services of the Treasure Coast, which will be used to promote children's hearing health through the dangerous decibels program. The donation will help DHHS to bring the turn off dangerous decibels program to many Treasure Coast elementary classrooms. TODD is a de...
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Women's Health Summit to be held in March
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY - The Martin Health Foundation Women in Philanthropy will host its third annual Women's Health Summit on March 3. The free event will be held at the Wolf High Technology Center, located on the Indian River State College Chastain campus at 2400 S.E. Salerno Road. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., with refreshment...
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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 Religion Notes
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Global Heart Spiritual Center Come every Sunday for meditation starting at 10 a.m. followed by celebration at 10:30 a.m. Langford Park 2151 N.E. Dixie Highway, Jensen Beach. For more information, call (772) 332-0074. Love and Hope in Action Free lunch served to the homeless and very needy each weekday from noon-4 pm along with encouragement, a...
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Martin County Library Notes
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The following programs are available through the Martin County Library System. . Meeting rooms available at libraries The Martin County Library System offers a wide variety of meeting room spaces. Groups of virtually any size can be accommodated at any of the six Martin County locations. . Children's story times are offered at all of the Martin ...
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