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Twenty-four-hour art challenge
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The Fifth Avenue Art Gallery has announced its March exhibition and fundraiser. "What a Difference a Day Makes" 24-hour art challenge, is a special exhibit of art, in which 24 artists will have a 24-hour period in which to create an artwork, based around a small set of prompts and guidelines to be revealed that day. These 24 works will be sold in ...
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Arts notes - Beaches
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'On Golden Pond' comes to Melbourne Melbourne Civic Theatre's next production is "On Golden Pond" by Ernest Thompson. This Tony and Drama Desk award-winning play will run through Feb. 24. The performances are Friday and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Hailed by theater critics as "a work of rare simplicity and beauty," "On Golden Pond...
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Community notes - Beaches
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Vendors sought for crafts and plant sale Brevard County Parks and Recreation will host a Spring Craft and Plant Sale at Wickham Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 9. The fair will be held inside the park, 2500 Parkway Drive in Melbourne. Wickham Park is currently seeking craft vendors, food vendors and local nurseries or novice plant p...
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Military news - Beaches
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Christopher J. Robar Army 1st Sgt. Christopher J. Robar has returned to the United States after being deployed overseas at a forward operating base to serve in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Operation Enduring Freedom is the official name given to anti-terrorism military operations involving U.S. troops and allied coalition partners. Sg...
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Obituaries
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Virginia E. Kratochvil Virginia E. Kratochvil, 76, of Satellite Beach, died Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013. Arrangements were by Ammen Family Cremation and Funeral Care, 1286 S. U.S. Highway 1, Rockledge. Dennis Robinson Dennis Robinson, 63, of Satellite Beach, died Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013. Arrangements were by Beach Funeral Home, 1689 S. Patric...
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Astronaut Hall of fame inducts new members
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For Hometown News Curt Brown, Eileen Collins and Bonnie Dunbar, Ph.D., join an elite group of American space heroes, as they will be inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame on Saturday, April 20, during a ceremony at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. They are being welcomed to the ranks of legendary space pioneers like Neil Armstrong,...
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Arts notes - Melbourne
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'On Golden Pond' comes to Melbourne Melbourne Civic Theatre's next production is "On Golden Pond" by Ernest Thompson. This Tony and Drama Desk award-winning play will run through Feb. 24. The performances are Friday and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Hailed by theater critics as "a work of rare simplicity and beauty," "On Golden Pond...
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Community notes - Melbourne
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Foundation celebrates volunteers Recently, the Space Coast Cancer Foundation hosted a Daffodil Society volunteer luncheon to honor the time and energy donated by local community members. The luncheon was held at the Space Coast Cancer Center Titusville office. Daffodil volunteers were able to share testimonies in helping patients by volunteerin...
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Military news - Melbourne
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Ashley K. Bernat Air Force Airman Ashley K. Bernat graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Airman Bernat is the daughter of Kim and Jim Bernat of Melbourne. She is a 2012 graduate of Eau Gallie High School, Melbourne. Garrett L. Castor Army Spec. Garrett L. Castor has returned to the U.S. after...
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Arts notes - north Brevard
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Local actress becomes writer, producer and director A local actress becomes a writer, producer and director with the premier of her original play, "Last Call," at the Henegar Center for the Arts in Downtown Melbourne. Jessica Taylor, member of the improv troupe Not Quite Right and long-time Brevard County thespian, wrote the play with many of h...
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Community notes - northern Brevard
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Rescue mission receives funds Brevard Rescue Mission, which provides transitional housing and support services for homeless women with children, recently received $3,500 in cash and supplies from the Suntree Ladies Golf Association. Funding will be used to support program services for the families. Brevard Rescue Mission is privately funded by d...
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Military news - north Brevard
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Nathaniel B. Waring Air Force Airman Nathaniel B. Waring graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Airman Waring is the stepson of Zorita Young of Titusville, and brother of QuanJulia Price of Washington, D.C. He is a 2010 graduate of Astronaut High School, Titusville. Dan E. Brewer Army Sgt. 1st...
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Arts notes - Palm Bay
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'On Golden Pond' comes to Melbourne Melbourne Civic Theatre's next production is "On Golden Pond" by Ernest Thompson. This Tony and Drama Desk award-winning play will run through Feb. 24. The performances are Friday and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Hailed by theater critics as "a work of rare simplicity and beauty," "On Golden Pond...
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Community notes - Palm Bay
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Healing families - healing communities Parrish Medical Center employees recently raised more than $113,600 in its fifth annual employee giving campaign. Co-chaired by Ryan Hieronymus, registration and scheduling interim director, and Sheryl Shelley, who works in the clinical equipment department, the PMC Circle of Giving Committee rallied emplo...
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Military News - Palm Bay
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Tyler J. Terrell Air Force Airman Tyler J. Terrell graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Airman Terrell is the son of James Terrell and stepson of Dawn Terrell of Palm Bay. He is a 2011 graduate of Bayside High School, Palm Bay. Alex R. Murray Air Force Airman Alex R. Murray graduated from ba...
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Arts notes - Suntree/Rockledge/Viera
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'On Golden Pond' comes to Melbourne Melbourne Civic Theatre's next production is "On Golden Pond" by Ernest Thompson. This Tony and Drama Desk award-winning play will run through Feb. 24. The performances are Friday and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Hailed by theater critics as "a work of rare simplicity and beauty," "On Golden Pond...
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Community notes - Suntree/Rockledge/Viera
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Vendors sought for crafts and plant sale Brevard County Parks and Recreation will host a Spring Craft and Plant Sale at Wickham Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 9. The fair will be held inside the park, 2500 Parkway Drive in Melbourne. Wickham Park is currently seeking craft vendors, food vendors and local nurseries or novice plant p...
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'Fraud unit' timeshare phone scam
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For Hometown News The Department of Business and Professional Regulation has issued a consumer advisory after learning that individuals posing as department employees are allegedly targeting victims of timeshare scams. The callers are asking victims for cash to pursue refunds for the money they lost. The department has received at least three com...
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Free health care for residents
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For Hometown News Brevard County residents, in need of medical, dental or chiropractic care, who do not have any health insurance, can contact Space Coast Volunteers in Medicine at (321) 914-0915 for free health care. There are no application fees, no sliding scale fees. Free is truly free at SCVIM, located in Palm Bay. Services are by appointmen...
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Hospice honors volunteers
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For Hometown News Hospice of St. Francis' purpose is to provide care, compassion and comfort for Brevard residents nearing end-of-life and their families. Volunteers play an important part in fulfilling that mission. Providing more volunteer hours than the national average, Hospice of St. Francis volunteers were honored for their contributions at...
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Scholarship and a job
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For Hometown News The Cape Canaveral Region of the Antique Auto Club of America, Scholarship plan has expanded to include a job. For eight years running, the Cape Canaveral Region of the AACA has offered scholarship awards in automotive vocational arts. This year has seen a significant overhaul in its scholarship plan that one lucky student can r...
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Space apps challenge
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For Hometown News NASA and government agencies worldwide will host the second International Space Apps Challenge April 20-21, with events across all seven continents and in space. Participants are encouraged to develop mobile applications, software, hardware, data visualization and platform solutions that could contribute to space exploration mis...
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Staff members honored
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For Hometown News At its annual staff awards' luncheon, Crosswinds' president and CEO Jan Lokay recognized staff members for their outstanding achievements throughout 2012. Six staff members also were recognized for their length of service with the nonprofit organization, which has been offering programs and services for children, youth and famil...
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