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Hurricane food safety tips from the Department of Agriculture
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Keeping food safe and accessible should be a part of families' hurricane preparation tactics For Hometown News The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service is urging residents of coastal states to plan ahead this hurricane season and minimize the potential for foodborne illness in the event of power outages, flooding...
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Arts notes - Beaches
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Viera Dance Conservatory hosting open houses Viera Dance Conservatory is hosting open houses for its fall 2012 dance registrations Monday, July 30 from 6-9 p.m. and Tuesday, July 31 from 4-8 p.m. The conservatory is located at 3280 Suntree Blvd., Suite 107, Melbourne. Classes for ballet, jazz, tap and hip-hop are scheduled to begin Aug. 20. Vi...
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Community notes - Beaches
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SPCA assistance request The Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of North Brevard currently houses approximately 250 homeless pets in need of adoption. It takes an enormous quantity of food and supplies to care for these animals as they wait for forever homes. Donations of items from the SPCA "Wish List" are greatly appreciated and will h...
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Arts notes - Melbourne
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Viera Dance Conservatory hosting open houses Viera Dance Conservatory is hosting open houses for its fall 2012 dance registrations Monday, July 30 from 6-9 p.m. and Tuesday, July 31 from 4-8 p.m. The conservatory is located at 3280 Suntree Blvd., Suite 107, Melbourne. Classes for ballet, jazz, tap and hip-hop are scheduled to begin Aug. 20. Vi...
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Community notes - Melbourne
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Kidney Beach Walk, Footprints in the Sand The National Kidney Foundation of Florida recently held its first official Kidney Beach Walk, Footprints in the Sand at the Cocoa Beach Pier. The walk began in the water with surfers hitting the water at sunrise for "Circles of Life" paddle-out honoring all who have saved lives through organ donation. T...
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Obituaries
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Roger M. Slawson Roger M. Slawson, 65, of Melbourne, died Wednesday, June 27, 2012. Arrangements by Davis Seawinds Funeral Home & Crematory, 560 Montreal Ave., Melbourne. Sharon Lee Erickson Sharon Lee Erickson, 72, of Indian Harbour Beach, died Friday, July 6, 2012. Arrangements by Davis Seawinds Funeral Home & Crematory, 560 Montreal Ave....
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Arts notes - north Brevard
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'Advertised Paranoia' exhibit at the King Center Brian Bo, founder of the Mini Prophets, is showcasing his collection of wall hangings in the Harris Gallery of the King Center for the Performing Arts. This 12-piece show, called "Advertised Paranoia," is a series of mixed-media collages. Open to interpretation, they are a study on the effects of...
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Community notes - north Brevard
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Brevard schools featured in the Florida Power-Library Schools Program The statewide recognition of Florida Power-Library School is awarded to schools that involve their school faculty members in developing and implementing outstanding library media programs, focused on student achievement. After a rigorous review, including site visits, eight Br...
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Military Notes
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Christopher R. Vanhorn Air Force Airman Christopher R. Vanhorn graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Airman Vanhorn is the son of Richard and Pam Vanhorn of Cocoa Beach. He is a 2011 graduate of Cocoa Beach High School. Renee E. Fox Army Reserve Specialist Renee E. Fox has been mobilized and ...
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Arts notes - Palm Bay
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Casting notice: 'The Woman in Black' For the opening show of the Henegar's 20th season, director Donald Westwood of Pompano Beach is holding auditions with a professional flair. Anyone wishing to audition for the 2012-13 season opener should make an appointment. Appointments, which should be made by Aug. 1, will be scheduled in 15-minute increm...
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Community notes - Palm Bay
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Another Panther goes pro Florida Tech graduate Ryan McChesney became the third Panther from the 2012 team to break into professional baseball, signing a free agent contract with the Tampa Bay Rays. He joins former teammates K.C. Clabough and Steven Schils, who were recently drafted by the Atlanta Braves. A May graduate with a degree in civil en...
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Arts notes - Suntree/Rockledge/Viera
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Viera Dance Conservatory hosting open houses Viera Dance Conservatory is hosting open houses for its fall 2012 dance registrations Monday, July 30 from 6-9 p.m. and Tuesday, July 31 from 4-8 p.m. The conservatory is located at 3280 Suntree Blvd., Suite 107, Melbourne. Classes for ballet, jazz, tap and hip-hop are scheduled to begin Aug. 20. Vi...
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Community notes - Suntree/Rockledge/Viera
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Tourism Day luncheon honors Harris, hotel workers Brevard County hospitality specialists were honored at the annual Space Coast Tourism Day luncheon, sponsored by the Space Coast Office of Tourism and Space Coast Fun Guide. Each year, during National Tourism Week, the Space Coast Office of Tourism honors hospitality specialists who work in Brev...
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