Indian River County

An opening reception for Scenic Spring at the Galleries at First Pres will be held Sunday, April 14, 2019, from 12:30pm to 3:00pm, at First Presbyterian Church, 520 Royal Palm Boulevard, Vero Beach. Featured local artists include Jean Archibald, Pamela Schwartz, and Paul Williams. Tours will be available with an opportunity to meet the artists, and light refreshments will be served. This event is free to the community. The works will be on display from April 14 through June 1, 2019.
Jean Archibald has been drawing and painting since she was a child. Her work in graphite pencil led her to wonder what her work would look like in color. Her realistic watercolor paintings depict beautiful landscapes, old barns, dilapidated houses and boats. Of her work, she said, Being a self-taught artist and having had no formal instruction, my love of watercolor painting has brought me to a level that brings joy to my heart and happiness to the people who love the same and have acquired my works. Mrs. Archibald is now an instructor at the Sebastian River Art Club and teaches watercolor classes on the first and third Tuesday of each month. For more information on her classes, contact her at keel84@aol.com or at (321) 725-1537.
Pamela Schwartz is best known for her thought-provoking work in exploring human emotion using acrylic and glazing techniques on canvas. Schwartz said, "All of humanity longs to discover their purpose in this life. My purpose is to help you examine yours. Pamela received her art degree from Humboldt State University in California. She is a mother of three and teaches third grade at Imagine South Vero.
Paul Williams received his Bachelors Degree in Art Education from Pennsylvania State University. After graduation, he trained in interior design at the Philadelphia College of Art. He worked as a design associate for several architectural firms in Delaware for twenty years before becoming Design Director for American Design Associates in Baltimore. Upon his retirement to Vero Beach in 1997, Paul took up painting seriously. He took many watercolor classes throughout the years at the Vero Beach Museum of Art. Recently, he began using acrylics as well. Williams most recently won first prize in the watercolor category of the Vero Beach Art Clubs annual Art by the Sea exhibition competition. Paul says, very simply, If I like what I see, Ill paint it.
The Galleries at First Pres feature a wide variety of works by local artists, on rotation quarterly throughout the year. The Galleries are located throughout the campus of First Presbyterian Church, 520 Royal Palm Boulevard, Vero Beach; they are open for viewing from 12pm to 3pm, Monday through Thursday. Guided tours are available Wednesdays between 3pm and 5pm. Admission is free and open to the community.
For more information, please contact Ginger Lagemann, Music and Arts Administrator, at (772) 562-9088 or ginger@firstpresvero.org.

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Then you really want to consider joining Synergy Institute for one or more of these uniquely powerful Reiki Certification courses where you will be attuned to the authentic Usui System of Natural Healing, for these and SO many other extraordinary benefits.

A Reiki I Certification course is taught in one full day and allows you to apply this energy medicine modality to treat yourself, others and even animals.
Every student receives plenty of personal attention and will each:
In this Workshop you will:​

*Receive Four (4) individual Reiki energy initiations or attunements which powerfully opens your energy channels to receive more Universal Life Force • Learn the unique history of Reiki and its founders
*Learn the basic hand positions for self-treatment
*Learn the hand positions for the treatment of others -- both short and long versions for chair and table applications
*Discover ways to use Reiki to enhance the energy of your food, water, and environment
*Discover ways to apply Reiki for personal and spiritual growth and healing
*Receive a handbook with all Reiki positions and instructions
*Articles on how to use Reiki and real accounts of amazing "miracle" healings
*Reiki book with history of Reiki, Reiki Principles and pictures of the original Masters
*Summary of current Reiki Research

The ancient practice of Kali Natha Kundalini Tantric yoga has deep yogic roots. For yoga students of all disciplines who would like to experience the fullness of these ancient mystical techniques, join Shakti Durgaya Kali for this once a month event.

• Each month will focus on a specific Asana series. • Additional breath practices, mudra practices and meditations that accompany the month’s asana will be taught.

• Kundalini tantric techniques and Kriyas will be taught – a useful way to fill up your teaching toolbelt, or just enhance your personal sadhana practice.

• Very specific teachings from Ma Jaya’s book The 11 Karmic Spaces will be woven through each session.

Shakti Durgaya Kali, Kali Natha Yoga Acharya and Director of the Kashi School of Yoga, has been sharing and training students in this mystical yoga for more than 18 years. She was initiated into Kali Natha Yoga by Ma Jaya Sati Bhagavati, her guru and the founder of Kashi Ashram. Her passion is to share Ma Jaya's lineage and to ease every heart.

Ongoing weekly meetings are open to anyone interested in Buddhism and Recovery
Refuge Recovery is a community of people who are using the practices
of mindfulness, compassion, forgiveness and generosity to heal the pain
and suffering that addiction has caused in our lives and the lives of
our loved ones. No meditation experience necessary.
For more information call Steve M 203-815-9129

Join us for a reading with Linzi Baxter.
Linzi Baxter lives in Orlando, Florida with her husband and lazy basset hound. She started writing when voices inside her head wouldn’t stop talking until the story was told. When not at work as an IT Manager, Linzi enjoys writing action-packed romances that will take you to the edge of your seat.

She enjoys engaging her readers with strong, interesting characters that have complex and stimulating stories to tell. If you enjoy a little (or maybe a whole lot) of steam and spice, don’t miss checking out White Hat Security series.

When not writing, Linzi enjoys reading, watching college sports (GO UCF Knights), and traveling to Europe. She loves hearing from her readers and can’t wait to hear from you!

Open Poetry hosted by John Lunar Richey
We will be opening the microphone up to any local poets that want to share. We love our local talent here!

Of course our 20 Drafts and great menu fare will make the evening complete.

FHSAA Softball State Championships

Vero Beach and Indian River County will be the host of the FHSAA Softball State Championships for the 7th consecutive year!

The Florida High School Softball State Championships will bring in 36 teams from around the state. Games will be played at the Jackie Robinson Training Complex. For more information, visit the FHSAA website at, www.fhsaa.org/sports/softball.

Games Schedule:
Tuesday, May 21 1A - 4A Semi-Finals 10:30 am

Wednesday, May 22 1A - 4A State Championships Finals 11:00 am Thursday, May 23 5A - 9A Semi-Finals 8:30 am

Friday, May 24 5A - 9A State Championships finals 10:00 am

Volunteers Needed!

Do you want to be part of this exciting event? The TCSC is looking for volunteers for the 2019 FHSAA State Softball Finals at Historic Dodgertown on May 21-24. Volunteers are needed in four hour blocks.

Looking for volunteers in the following areas:
-Parking
-Hospitality check-in (lunch and dinner)
-Hospitality golf cart driver (lunch and dinner)

For more information on positions and times please contact Kevin Greene with the Treasure Coast Sports Commission at 772-370-5822 or email kgreene@treasurecoastsports.org.

Delicious Downtown Vero Food Tour
Discover the Flavors of the Treasure Coast

Join your fellow foodies at Treasure Coast Culinary Tours to savor the flavors of Sebastian during an easy 2 1/2 hour walking tour. Our guides are locals enthused about the rich tapestry of history and flavor that make up the Treasure Coast's foodie scene. On walking tours, they lead groups of residents and out-of-towners alike on a visit to 5 or 6 tasting stops. At our stops you will have time to sit and relax while enjoying different dishes and will have plenty to drink as well. Think of it as a multi-course meal, but instead of staying put at one table in one place, you move around to a variety of venues.

Let's have some foodie fun!

Singer/Songwriter & One Man Band entertainer Brad Brock performs an eclectic mix of original music, top 40 hits, & singer/songwriter classics in his unique one man band style. For this upbeat all ages show, Brad plays guitar, drums, bass, harmonica, and sings simultaneously to create a truly live full band experience. His music has been featured on CMT's Behind The Music, on theatrical stages, and is on regular rotation on national Trop Rock Radio.

The youth are not just the future of the church, they are the church. Join us for an awesome night of worship, all led by our youth. Together, we'll lift our voices in praise of Jesus' Name.