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Cancer screenings taking place at baseball field
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For Hometown News PORT ST. LUCIE - On March 11, the Tampa Bay Rays and Moffitt Cancer Center are coming to Port St. Lucie at Digital Domain Park for the fifth annual spring swing Moffitt's Sun Safety Tour. The tour offers free skin- cancer screenings at specified baseball spring training venues in March. Port St. Lucie screenings will run from 11...
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Local celebs to join forces for blood drive on March 11
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For Hometown News ST. LUCIE COUNTY - Local celebrities Gretta Vitta and Scott Van Duzer have joined forces to help raise awareness and encourage blood donation in the Hispanic community. Ms. Vitta, who was recently appointed as a trustee of the Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and Mr. Van Duzer, a Jefferson award winner, along with Florida's...
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Obituaries
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Patricia Griffith Mitchell Patricia Griffith Mitchell, 92, died Feb. 10, 2012. She was born in Greenwich, Conn., and moved to Fort Pierce in 1981. She is survived by a son, Steve; three daughters, Patricia, Carol and Susan; 10 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. She was preceded in death by two sons, Kevin and Jo...
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Community programs win national awards
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For Hometown News ST. LUCIE COUNTY - St. Lucie County's housing and community services department was one of several community partners, including the Treasure Coast Food Bank, that were honored at the national Anti-Hunger Innovation awards in Washington, D.C. The program honored grew out of the recently formed Treasure Coast Food Bank's Hunger F...
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Auction aims to provide summer meals to families in need
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For Hometown News ST. LUCIE COUNTY - Four local nonprofit organizations have teamed up to help kids stay healthy and well fed during the summer months. The goal is to raise enough funds to feed 150 families through the Mustard Seed Ministries summer food program, which provides summer meals to families who are eligible for the reduced- and free-l...
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Marine science summer camp registration open
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For Hometown news ST. LUCIE COUNTY - The Smithsonian Marine Ecosystems Exhibit is gearing up for another fun-filled season of marine science camps for ocean enthusiasts ages 6-14. Campers will meet at SMEE each day and then venture out to explore in and around the Indian River Lagoon and Atlantic Ocean. Camp sessions include: Ocean Discovery Camp...
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Hundreds gather to show support for lagoon
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For Hometown news ST. LUCIE COUNTY - More than 175 lovers of the Indian River Lagoon gathered at Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute Foundation's inaugural "Love Your Lagoon" dinner on Feb. 10 to show their adoration for one of the region's most precious natural resource. Held at Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute's newly constructed, open-a...
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Tax help offered to residents
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For Hometown News ST. LUCIE COUNTY - Several community organizations have provided space and computers to allow the volunteer income tax assistance program to offer free preparation service to local residents. VITA sites offer free tax- preparation services to low- and moderate-income households making less than $59,000 per year. Tax preparers ar...
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Nursery supports nonprofit
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For Hometown News ST. LUCIE COUNTY - Plant Haven Wholesale Nursery supports the Boys & Girls Club of St. Lucie County during March by offering an opportunity for the public to purchase 25-gallon trees or magnolias at wholesale prices, Fifteen dollars from every sale goes to the club. The public may visit Plant Haven Wholesale Nursery on 10300 W. ...
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Bank to present luncheon
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For Hometown News TREASURE COAST - Seacoast National Bank is the presenting sponsor for Children's Home Society of Florida, Treasure Coast Division's Turning Lives Around luncheon, slated for March 28 at Trinity Episcopal Church community hall in Vero Beach. Theresa Vasquez, vice president and branch manager at Seacoast National Bank and Wendy Sh...
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Film festival include sports writer
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For Hometown News TREASURE COAST - The Treasure Coast Jewish Film Festival will feature special guest, Ira Kaufman. Mr. Kaufman is a sports writer for the Tampa Tribune. He will bring his knowledge and experience from more than 20 years of reporting on sports in New York and Florida to the discussion of the film, "Jews in Baseball." The event wil...
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Foundation seeking board members
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For Hometown News TREASURE COAST - The Treasure Coast Manatee Foundation is seeking volunteers to serve on its board of directors. This is a great opportunity to support a charitable organization whose mission is to support and enhance environmental awareness, education, conservation and stewardship of endangered species and natural resources, fu...
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Annual event raises money for abused children
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For Hometown News TREASURE COAST - Hibiscus Children's Center held its third annual sporting clays fun shoot on Feb. 4 to support children whose young lives have been touched by the tragedy of abuse. The event, held at Quail Creek Plantation in Okeechobee, included chances to win prizes in a Chinese auction. Auction sponsors were: J&R Outfitters,...
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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 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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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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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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