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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
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For Hometown News For Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the Women's Center will present "Women and Girls Safety" noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 15, at the Pelican Beach Park Pavilion, Highway A1A, Satellite Beach. Joe Martin, criminal investigator for the Brevard County Sheriff's Office, will be speaking on safety for women and girls. Mark Bousquet...
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Arts notes - Beaches
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Indian River Gallery opens to support local artists The Indian River Gallery has opened in Historic Cocoa Village. The gallery features the artistic works of 17 local artists whose work ranges from the word turnings of Charlie Shrum of Titusville, to the hand-made mermaids and "shell spirits" of Pat Frazier. Just recently Phil Ruthven joined in...
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Community notes - Beaches
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Help train and educate senior citizens Computers for Education is a nonprofit organization supplies technology for those in need and helps train and educate senior citizens. Over the past nine years, Computers for Education has given away approximately 17,000 computer systems to school, nonprofit organizations and private individuals at no cost...
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Arts notes - Melbourne
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'Dimensions' exhibit at Fifth Avenue The Fifth Avenue Art Gallery invites you to the exhibit, "Dimensions," at the gallery at 1470 Highland Ave., Melbourne. Artist Judy Edwards will be displaying an intriguing and colorful body of traditional encaustic work, as well as encaustic monotype prints. The theme of her exhibit revolves around the c...
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Community notes - Melbourne
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'Pajama Pups' foster program The Brevard North and South Animal Care Centers have begun a "Pajama Pups" program to improve the adoptability and well-being of dogs housed in Brevard County's animal shelters. Approved individuals will have the opportunity to host a shelter dog overnight, allowing the animal a chance to de-stress, unwind and socia...
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Arts notes - northern Brevard
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Surfside Players presents the acclaimed musical, 'RENT' Based loosely on Puccini's La Boheme, "RENT" is about falling in love, finding your voice and living for today. New York City is a dream for some, an urban nightmare for others. A group of young East Village bohemians - filmmaker Mark, musician Roger, landlord Benny, computer genius Tom Co...
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Community notes - north Brevard
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Five Guys Burgers & Fries receives honor During the Down Syndrome Association of Central Florida's 13th Annual Celebration of Community Champions, the Bengel's Burgers Five Guys Burgers & Fries franchise was honored for its community service efforts. Bengel's Burgers won the association's highest award - the Jennie Bronstein Award. The Bronstei...
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Obituaries
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Ronald Dean Wickliff Sr. Ronald Dean Wickliff Sr., 60, of Cocoa, died Tuesday, March 27, 2012. Arrangements by East Coast Cremation of Rockledge. Dennis A. Burdo Dennis A. Burdo, 59, of Titusville, died Wednesday, March 28, 2012. Arrangements by North Brevard Funeral Home of Titusville. Teresa W. Armiger Teresa W. Armiger, 72, of Titusv...
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Widow to get help with home repairs
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For Hometown News On Saturday, April 14, volunteers will be working on the home of Ms. Ella, a widow who lives in Palm Bay/Malabar. Ms. Ella is 96 years old, and she shares her home with her 70-year-old daughter. Since her husband of 67 years died, it has become increasingly difficult to keep up with home repairs. Volunteers, including the Brow...
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Arts notes - Palm Bay
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'Dimensions' exhibit at Fifth Avenue The Fifth Avenue Art Gallery invites you to the "Dimensions" exhibit at the gallery at 1470 Highland Ave., Melbourne. Artist Judy Edwards will be displaying an intriguing and colorful body of traditional encaustic work, as well as encaustic monotype prints. The theme of her exhibit revolves around the con...
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Community notes - Palm Bay
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Learn about the Ancient Order of Hibernians in Florida The Ancient Order of Hibernians in America is the oldest and largest Catholic, Irish-American fraternal organization. It was founded in New York City in 1836 at New York's St. James Church. It remains the oldest ethnic organization operating in the United States. The Ancient Order of Hibern...
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Arts notes - Suntree/Rockledge/Viera
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'Dimensions' exhibit at Fifth Avenue The Fifth Avenue Art Gallery invites you to the "Dimensions" exhibit at the gallery at 1470 Highland Ave., Melbourne. Artist Judy Edwards displays an intriguing and colorful body of traditional encaustic work, as well as encaustic monotype prints. The theme of her exhibit revolves around the concept that o...
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Community notes - Suntree/Rockledge/Viera
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'Chopper Dropper's lucky cash winners Florida Tech's Ninth Annual Chopper Dropper, part of the annual Sporting Affair athletics scholarship fundraiser, was held recently at the Suntree Country Club. The event delivered cash prizes to 13 lucky winners, including Joseph Pauldine, who took the $25,000 grand prize. The annual event was part of Spor...
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