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Free breakfast at hospital Oct. 12
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For Hometown News INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - To celebrate October as national breast cancer awareness month, Indian River Medical Center is offering its third annual "Break for Breast Cancer" breakfast on-the-go event on Oct. 12 from 7- 9 a.m. The first 500 people who drive through the entrance loop at the Cancer Center at IRMC will receive a free c...
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Nonprofit hosting concert Nov. 26
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For Hometown News INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - Jason Vieaux, who is rated among the most talented guitarists of his generation, has agreed to perform another concert for SunUp ARC this year. "The intimate atmosphere of the Jason Vieaux concert last year delighted classic guitar lovers," said Carol Jean Jordan, ARC member. "His one-on-one conversation ...
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Car dealership hopes to help soccer club
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For Hometown news INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - Dyer Chevrolet is teaming up with the Indian River Soccer Association to provide their players and coaches with soccer kits filled with equipment bags, pop-up nets, sport cones, scrimmage vests, T-shirts, a sponsorship check and an opportunity to help them raise funds. The soccer association will have the...
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Seniors can expect more from nonprofit
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For Hometown News INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - The Senior Resource Association's board of directors announced plans for a senior services improvement initiative that will enhance adult day services and senior activities programs. "As the only licensed adult day care provider in the county, we are obligated to continually assess how we can best serve t...
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Lab employees earn credentials
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For Hometown News INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - Three Indian River Medical Center cath lab employees, Linda Gerace, Bill Ludwig and Michael Swanson, earned significant credentials within their professions. Mr. Swanson earned the cardiac interventional credential from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Ms. Gerace and Mr. Ludwig earned th...
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Grant proposals sought
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For Hometown News INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - The Future Leaders Professional Advisor Council of the Indian River Community Foundation is inviting county nonprofit organizations that serve local youth to submit grant proposals for programs targeted at children ages 12-18. The council is a group of emerging leaders who have an interest in charitable...
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Welcome wagon presents variety show
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For Hometown News INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - On Oct. 19, the Original Welcome Wagon of Sebastian will present the "Fall Follies Variety Show." The event will include skits, singing and dancing performed by area residents from Sebastian, Barefoot Bay and Vero Beach. The show is open to the public and will be held at the Sebastian Elks Lodge No. 2714,...
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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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Computer, Spanish classes offered
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For Hometown News INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - A one-day beginning publisher class will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sept. 29. Cost is $33. An introduction to the computer workshop will cover computer basics and include Internet and email use. Class will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday, Oct. 15 and 17. Cost is $56. A one-day ...
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Hospital, nonprofit to host event at mall
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For Hometown News INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - Think pink and come out to Indian River Mall on Oct. 4 from 6-8 p.m. for "How Sweet It Is," a pink event in honor of breast cancer awareness month, designed to encourage awareness for women's health topics. Indian River Medical Center, a member of the Spirit of Women Hospital Network, will have booths wit...
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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 to host information session
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For Hometown News TREASURE COAST - The Educator Preparation Institute at Indian River State College provides a fast track to a teaching career for anyone who holds a bachelor's degree in a field other than education. Participants can complete the program in less than a year with convenient Saturday, evening and online classes. EPI students are ...
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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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Free skating program offered
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For Hometown News VERO BEACH - The Skate Factory is starting a free program to help children stay in good physical condition while having fun at the same time. Skate Factory has teamed up with www.kidsskatefree.com and is offering kids up to 12 two free skating passes per week now through 2013. Times for the free skate include weekdays and week...
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Obituaries
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Geraldine M. Morgan Geraldine M. Morgan, 93, of Vero Beach, died Sept. 11, 2012. She was born in Oil City, Pa., and moved to Vero Beach 43 years ago. She is survived by three grandchildren, Stephanie, Laura and Matthew and several nieces. Arrangements by Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home & Crematory. Katherine Yates Katherine Yates, 96, of Vero...
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Sebastian River Clubs and Classes
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CLUBS . The GFWC Treasure Coast Women meet the first Monday of each month at the Community Center, 2266 14th Ave., at 7 p.m. Women over 18 are welcome. This is a community service volunteer organization and that promotes fellowship among women. For more information, visit www.gfwctreasurecoastwomen.org. .Exchange Club of Indian River meets Wednes...
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Sebastian River Community Notes
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Exercise classes offered . Qi gong at Riverview Park in Sebastian, next to the long dock, Fridays 6:15 p.m. and Sunday 7 a.m. . Walking qi gong at Wabasso Beach, where State Roast 510 meets the ocean. Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. . Qi gong for mind, body and spirit at Kashi Studio on Roseland Road. Saturdays at 8 a.m., and Tuesday at 10 a.m. Al...
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Vero Beach Clubs and Classes
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CLUBS .Cancer support group at Indian River Medical Center for patients with all types of cancer, their families and friends at the Cancer Center. The meetings will be the third Tuesday of each month from 5- 6:30 p.m. The Cancer Center is the first building on the right past the hospital. For more information, call (772) 567-4311, Ext. 1529. .Exc...
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Vero Beach Community Notes
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Dance events The following are sponsored by the Treasure Coast Salsa Club. Tango intro classes every Monday evening from 7-9. Cost is $10. Tango practica in Vero Beach every Sunday night. From 6:30-8 p.m. at 2109 14th Ave. Cost is varies. For more information, contact janicerobinson@comcast.net. Political meetings Dining with the democrats tak...
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