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Ride tickets on sale for annual festival
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For Hometown News VERO BEACH - Discount ride tickets are on sale for the 2012 St. Helen's Harvest Festival which will be held Nov. 15-18 at Vero Beach Sports Village in Vero Beach. This year marks the 48th anniversary of the festival and 93rd anniversary of St. Helen's Catholic Church. Deggeller Attractions of Stuart will provide the amusement ...
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Roadshow returns on Nov. 7
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VERO BEACH - Seacoast National Bank is bringing back the "Treasure Finders Roadshow" from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 7. This special encore event will once again benefit Harvest Food & Outreach Center. Food donations for Harvest Food & Outreach Center's emergency food pantry will also be accepted at Seacoast National Bank, 6030 20th Stre...
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Author to watch school's rendition of play
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For Hometown News INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - On Halloween weekend, Oct. 31-Nov. 4, Indian River Charter High School will perform the suspenseful psychodrama/murder-mystery "Blood Relations" based on the iconic story of Lizzie Borden. Students will not only have the opportunity to perform a uniquely challenging piece, but will also perform for a spec...
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Bowling event helps nonprofit
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For Hometown News VERO BEACH - Bowlers and fans filled 29 lanes at Vero Bowl on Oct. 14 for Indian River Habitat for Humanity's annual "Bowl to Build," which this year raised close to $10,000. The popular fundraiser supports Habitat's scholarship educational program, which provides Habitat homeowner students with scholarships and other educatio...
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Raising homelessness, hunger awareness
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For Hometown News VERO BEACH - The Homeless Family Center will make the public aware of the problems of hunger and homelessness during national Hunger and Homelessness Awareness week which will take place from Nov. 10-17. The awareness schedule of activities kicks-off at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Nov.10, with the grand opening of the Homeless Family ...
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Singing, dancing coming to lodge
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For Hometown News SEBASTIAN - The Sebastian Elks lodge will present the trio, The Dukes of Doo Wop on Nov. 24 at 6 p.m. The Dukes of Doo Wop are comprised of Johnny Rod, formerly of the Buckinghams, David Francis, formerly of the DuPrees and Lou Phillips, formerly of Dr. Hook. There will be singing and dancing and the bar will be open. No food ...
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Adoption seminar to be held Nov. 29
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For Hometown News FORT PIERCE - Anyone interested in learning more about adoption is encouraged to join the Children's Home Society of Florida, Treasure Coast Division, at the next adoption orientation session. The next meeting is scheduled at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29 at the Early Learning Coalition of St. Lucie County office, located at 804...
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Essential tremor support group forming
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For Hometown News VERO BEACH - A new essential tremor support group is forming at 2 p.m. on Nov. 7 at the Alzheimer & Parkinson Association of Indian River County activities center, 2300 5th Ave., suite 150, Vero Beach. The support group is co-sponsored by HopeNET, an organization dedicated to researching and finding a cure for essential tremo...
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Museum offers free admission
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VERO BEACH - The Vero Beach Museum of Art is offering the opportunity to both give and receive this Thanksgiving. As part of the museum's pop art revisited exhibition and in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Andy Warhol's Campbell Soup can paintings, visitors are encouraged to bring in a can of soup (Campbell's or another brand) in return fo...
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Obituaries
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Betty L. Thorne Betty L. Thorne, 86, of Vero Beach, died Oct. 15, 2012. She was born in Mount Holly, N.J., and moved to Vero Beach in 1980. She is survived by a brother, Calvin and a niece, Joan. Arrangements by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home and Crematory. Theresa Madeline Alquist Parsons Theresa Madeline Alquist Parsons, 55, of Vero Beach, ...
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Family fun seasonal event
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For Hometown News VERO BEACH - Bring your children and get ready to play on Saturday, Nov. 10 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at a family fun fair, hosted by The Willow School. Visit with a friendly circus, learn how to juggle, jump in the bounce house, get a balloon animal from an expert and more. Make a caramel apple and get your face painted while mom...
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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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