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Sailing event taking place in October
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For Hometown News JENSEN BEACH - Sons of Norway, Gulfstream Lodge No. 3-514, will host the 41st annual Leif Erikson Viking Boat Regatta and Festival on Oct. 13 at the Jensen Beach Causeway Park between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. This family festival is free and open to the public. This year honors the 1012th year anniversary of Leif Erikson's discovery...
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Lunch, fashion show slated for November
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For Hometown News STUART - From bridal fashions to resort chic, two area fashion boutiques are among several that will be featured at the Salvation Army's "Wings of Hope" benefit luncheon and fashion show, scheduled for Nov. 12 at Willoughby Golf Club in Stuart. Tamera's Forever Bridal and Evelyn & Arthur's are the two latest fashion boutiques ...
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Nonprofit presents new board member
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY - The Advocates for the Rights of the Challenged of Martin County welcomed Michael J. Coaty to the 2012 board of directors. Mr. Coady serves as area executive for First Citizens Bank & Trust, Palm Beach and Treasure Coast markets. First Citizens Bank, based in Raleigh, N.C., is the second largest family owned ban...
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Current equivalency diploma program exam ends next year
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY - Adult students who would like to earn their high school credentials by taking and passing the general educational development exam have until the end of 2013 to do so with the current version of the test. Beginning on Jan. 2, 2014, the new version of the GED test will be in effect. This means anyone who has tak...
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Annual art reception, sale taking place Oct. 11
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY - Helping People Succeed's design success program will offer a variety of gift items as part of its second annual art reception and creative arts sale, coordinated by the Community Connections program. The sale will take place Oct. 11 from noon - 2 p.m. at Helping People Succeed, 1100 S.E. Federal Highway in Stua...
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Museum receives surprise donation
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY - Inspired by a passion to enhance the lives of children, county resident David Smythe donated $43,000 to the Children's Museum of the Treasure Coast this spring. The donation will help build the Native American healing garden, workshop and education pavilion and plaza area. Mr. Smythe, who has donated to organiz...
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Dureen Orenstein
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Dureen Orenstein, 80, of Palm City, died Sept. 23, 2012. She was born in Springfield, Mass., and lived in Palm City for 15 years. She is survived by her two daughters, Tammy and Jodi Lin; a son, Larry; a brother, Ronald; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Donations may be made to Treasure Coast Hospice, 1201 S.E. Indian St., Stuart, FL ...
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Program aims to protect seniors from scams
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For Hometown News TREASURE COAST - Local senior care experts are urging Treasure Coast families to be alert for scammers who may be targeting their senior loved ones with a variety of clever cons that could jeopardize not only their life savings but their independence. "Scam artists are specifically targeting seniors because they are the fastes...
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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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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 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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