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Skateboard competition taking place March 3
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY - Competitors and spectators are welcome to Rio-Jensen Skate Park at 2151 N.E. Dixie Highway to participate at the annual skateboard competition on March 3. Competitors will test their skills in the intermediate and beginner bowls. Participants can also check out the new street course. Come on wheels or on foot for...
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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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Bank sponsors theatre's Ballroom preview shows
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY - Before Seacoast National Bank sponsors the Broadway show, "Ballroom," for its run at the Barn Theatre from March 9-25, the actors and dancers are honing their skills all across town with a series of small preview shows at nursing homes, assisted living facilities and community organizations, sponsored by Seacoast...
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Ball to be held on March 24
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For Hometown News PALM CITY - The American Cancer Society of Martin County is hosting the Cattle Barons' Ball at 6 p.m. at the Rockin' H Ranch in Palm City. The Cattle Barons' Ball is not a typical society ball. It is a down-home, good old- fashioned country-inspired hoe down. The five-hour event includes gaming, dancing, entertainment featuring ...
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Learning provider may partner with nonprofit
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY - The Hobe Sound Early Learning Center has been invited to become a partner agency of the United Way of Martin County. The nonprofit provider of early learning programs for children from ages 1 through 5, submitted its mission statement, financial statements and record of achievements to the lay panel from the Unit...
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Obituaries
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Nancy Pearson Nancy Pearson, 71, of Stuart, died Feb. 6, 2012. She was born in Summit, N.J., and lived in Stuart for 10 years. She is survived by her husband of 38 years, E. S.; three sons, William, Terrence and Scott; two daughters, Laurel and Jennifer and two sisters, Jeanne and Madeline. Arrangements by All County Funeral Home & Crematory. Le...
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Club preparing for garden tours
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY - The Garden Club of Stuart will present its biennial Secret Gardens Tour and Ramble on March 24- 25. The proceeds go to many horticultural, academic, conservation and beautification groups within our area. The tour will include eight county gardens. Seven are private gardens in Stuart, Sewall's Point and Palm City...
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Spa sponsors animal senior adoption program
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY - Skin Serenity Spa has found a perfect match with the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast. The new skin care center is a new sponsor of the HSTC's seniors for seniors adoption program. Under this program, adoption fees are waived for all senior adopters (60 and older) who adopt a senior pet (7 years and older). A...
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Bank sponsors caregiver conference
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY - Seacoast National Bank sponsored the Treasure Coast Caregiver Conference on Feb. 9 in the William and Helen Thomas Counseling Center at Treasure Coast Hospice in Fort Pierce. The one-day conference provided information from Alzheimer's Community Care about Alzheimer's and related dementia disorders to families an...
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Annual event raises money for abused children
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For Hometown News TREASURE COAST - Hibiscus Children's Center held its third annual sporting clays fun shoot on Feb. 4 to support children whose young lives have been touched by the tragedy of abuse. The event, held at Quail Creek Plantation in Okeechobee, included chances to win prizes in a Chinese auction. Auction sponsors were: J&R Outfitters,...
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Student pianists to perform
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For Hometown News TREASURE COAST - Vero Beach Opera will present a piano recital on March 31 at 1p.m., featuring students currently studying piano under the VBO piano scholarship program. The recital will take place in the music rehearsal room at the Community Church of Vero Beach, 1901 23rd St., and the public is invited to attend. The recital w...
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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 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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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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