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Aquaculture workshops to take place in October
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For Hometown News ST. LUCIE COUNTY - Florida Atlantic University's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute Aquaculture Training and Education Center will host a series of workshops in October. Beginner and intermediate programs will be available that cover husbandry of various aquaculture species, hatchery techniques, system design, and operation...
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Group hopes to increase voter turnout
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For Hometown News PORT ST. LUCIE - A grassroots, non-partisan group, 2 Hours 4 Your Country, has been launched to fight voter apathy and help boost voter turnout for the Nov. 6 national and local elections. The group and associated movement were formed by residents of St. Lucie County. "If the employers and employees get behind this movement, t...
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Law enforcement professionals celebrate anniversary
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY - The Treasure Coast's Region 26 of the International Police Association, U.S. Section, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The section is comprised of retired and active duty professional law enforcement officers and agents of federal, state, municipal and military police agencies. The IPA is the larg...
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Nonprofit sets date for luncheon
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For Hometown news TREASURE COAST - The sixth annual friendship luncheon for Pink Tie Friends will take place Nov. 10 at the Harbour Ridge Yacht and Country Club in Palm City. "We are showcasing our sixth annual friendship at the Harbour Ridge Yacht and Country Club to continue growing this very popular event," said Judy Schilder, president, Pin...
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Truck event taking place Oct. 20
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For Hometown News ST. LUCIE COUNTY - The Hands Touch-A-Truck event will take place Oct. 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Youngsters will be able to look at dozens of trucks of all shapes, sizes and functions, and will also be allowed to climb on and explore them. The parking lots of the Hands Clinic, at 3855 South U.S. 1, will be transformed into a pl...
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Guardian training course to be held
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For Hometown News TREASURE COAST - For the first time, a 40- hour professional guardian training course, the first requirement in becoming a professional guardian, will be held on the Treasure Coast. This course trains professional guardians in the state to care for persons who are incapacitated due to incapacity or disability. In addition to t...
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College designated military friendly
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For Hometown News TREASURE COAST - Indian River State College has been designated a military friendly school by Victory Media, which honors the top 15 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools that are doing the most to embrace America's military service members, veterans and spouses and to ensure their success as students. "Inclusion...
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Obituaries
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Josephine Cannon Josephine Cannon, 87, of Port St. Lucie, died Sept. 18, 2012. She was born in Highland, N.Y., and lived in Port St. Lucie for 27 years. She is survived by a sister, Mary and three brothers, Anthony, Paul and Salvatore. Contributions may be made to the Treasure Coast Hospice, 1201 S.E. Indian St., Stuart, FL 34997 or visit www.tch...
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College students study clam farming
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For Hometown news TREASURE COAST - Aquaculture scientists at Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute and Indian River State College offer a unique educational program where college students receive hands-on training in molluscan, fish and crustacean aquaculture in a cutting-edge facility. Aquaculture, farming aquatic animals and plants, is one of...
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College hosting alumni dinner
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For Hometown News TREASURE COAST - The Indian River State College health sciences department, in conjunction with the IRSC Foundation and alumni association, is holding a health sciences alumni dinner. The event will be held Oct. 30 starting at 6 p.m. in the IRSC Brown Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, room Y102 on 35th Street at the ...
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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 availab...
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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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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. Luc...
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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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