Treasure Coast Area Events Calendar

Ribbon Cutting- 3 Natives St. Lucie West

Wed, Feb 26, 2020 9:00am | US/Eastern

Location: 3 Natives St. Lucie West

Category: Events

Description

Come join us for our Ribbon Cutting Ceremony!

Open House: 8:30 AM to 9:30 PM
Ribbon Cutting: 9:00 AM
Contact: Chasity & Modesto Ozuna
Email: ChasityO@3natives.com
Phone: 772-800-3151

More Info: www.3natives.com

Location Details
3 Natives St. Lucie West
1413 NW St. Lucie West Blvd
Port St. Lucie FL 34986

Through rhymes, stories, movement and more this early literacy program is geared for children ages 2.5 years and older.

Ages 2-3 years.

Parents and caregivers, please plan to stay with children during the story session.

All Library events are open to the public and offered at no charge.

Contact: Lisa Lima
Phone: 772-337-5632
E-Mail: limal@stlucieco.org

Balance/Tai Chi class is Tuesdays at 1 p.m in the Christian Education Building at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 5150 S.E. Railway Ave., Cove Road at Dixie Highway, Port Salerno.
Instructor: Audrey Burzynski of Floridians Fighting Falls.
Cost: $10 per session with prepayment of the current month in advance and a $15 initial, yearly registration fee for St. Luke's School of the Arts.
To register, call the church office 772-286-5455.

Literature & Poetry Series
presented by Dr. Roderick C. Hofer
February 26 @ 2:00 p.m.
Robert Morgade Library

States of Mind: Poetry and the Pursuit of Novelty

Dr. Roderick Hofer, retired IRSC professor, will present and discuss poems illustrating the motives—the states of mind—through which poets refine creative impulses into unique works of art. This Chautauqua South series is sponsored by the Friends of the Martin County Library System, Inc.

Free and open to the public!

Okeechobee, Get your taxes done FREE!! United Way's VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program is coming to Okeechobee. FREE tax preparation provided by IRS certified volunteers for household incomes of under $66,000. Don't pay for filing, loans, or rapid refunds. Save your money and let us prepare your tax return for FREE! Call 239-433-3900 to book your appointment!

Get creative at the Susan Broom Kilmer Library with the Art in the Afternoon program for adults.

Discover watercolor painting on Wednesday, Feb. 19 and Bodhi Leaf painting on Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 3 p.m. Materials will be provided, but arrive early as space is limited.

The Kilmer Branch of the St. Lucie County Library System is located at 101 Melody Lane. For more information about all library programs visit: www.stlucieco.gov/Library.

Disney/Pixar's "Toy Story 4" on Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 3:30 p.m.

When a new toy called "Forky" joins Woody and the gang, a road trip along-side old and new friends reveals how big the world can be for a toy.

Featuring the voices of Tom Hanks and Tim Allen, this movie is rated G with a running time of 100 minutes.

The Zora Neale Hurston Branch Library continues offering fun, educational activities for the family.

The new After School Adventures takes place on Wednesday, Feb. 5 at 3:30 p.m. and includes story time, crafts and all around fun. Most suited for grades K through 5.

The Zora Neale Hurston Branch of the St. Lucie County Library System is located at 3008 Avenue D, Fort Pierce. For more information about library programs visit: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.stlucieco.gov_library&d=DwIFAg&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=HqViInbfScmjNrE0bM7AdSS9QLYDC-l2R5JLK1wK1Ys&m=sXIPtyI1ReHBtZ41PJKnvQSDysxUraVjs0oz8EwEIJE&s=D67LuJT-79rRA_UFncIkD5rZSPpZl3RFzOS04c-gj3g&e= or call 772-462-2154.

Android - Building on the Basics
We will be looking at closing apps, connecting to Bluetooth, updating your device and more. Attendance of an Android Basics class is recommended.

St. Luke's Episcopal Church's School of the Arts has its Yoga Class on Thursdays, 4:30 p.m., at the church's SLSA Building, 5150 S.E. Railway Avenue, Cove Road at Dixie Highway, Port Salerno. $10 per session. Call 772-286-5455.

Apple - Building on the Basics at the Pruitt Campus Library. We will be looking at closing apps, connecting to Bluetooth, updating your device and more. Attendance of an Apple Basics class is recommended.

Twilight Kayaking at George Lestrange Preserve, 4911 Ralls Road, Fort Pierce.

Glide gently through the water as we enjoy a flatwater paddle during Florida’s infamous “golden hour.”

Take a moment to watch as the sky blends a series of red, yellow and pink hues. As the sun sets, listen for the chorus of the frogs to come alive that will be our cue to paddle back. No experience necessary.

Appropriate for ages 14 and older. Kayaks, U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation devices, and paddles provided (you may also bring your own equipment if desired).

The cost is $15 per person. No online registration, please call 772-462-2536 to reserve your space. Reservations are a must.

Okeechobee Youth Wrestling Club ages 6 through high school.

Sign up:
February 24th,25th, 26th, 27th
In the OHS gym

Practice begins March 3rd and will be held on Tuesday's & Thursdays from 6:00 - 7:00pm for Elementary
7:00pm - 8:00pm fpr Advance/Middle/High School

For more information, call Bruce Jahner @ (863) 634=9411 or call Curtis Tyson @ (862) 634 3083

Signup forms also available @ Serenitycoffee shop

The Ocean Science Lecture Series provides a forum for the community at large to learn about Harbor Branchs most recent discoveries directly from the scientists and engineers who make them. The invited speakers from other institutions are colleagues who work on topics relevant to our Harbor Branch research themes. Lectures are held in the auditorium of the Johnson Education Center on the Harbor Branch campus, 5600 U.S. 1 North, Fort Pierce, 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. There is no charge to attend. For more information, or to watch the weekly Ocean Science Lectures online, visit fau.edu/hboi/community/osls.php

We begin our meetings at 6:30 pm with a 30 minute meditation followed by a dharma talk and group discussion until 8: 00. Please arrive on time. Because of county-imposed security regulations, we must lock the entrance door when our meeting begins.
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This week's dharma talk is: SPACIOUSNESS: THE GRANDNESS THAT IS EVERYWHERE

"There is a presence, a silence, a stillness. It is simply here in you, with you. It is the fragrance of your own self. There is nothing to do about this, it is naturally present. This fragrance of peace, this spaciousness, it is the fragrance of your own being." --- Mooji

Lets explore the wonder and simplicity of nothingness; connect with the nothingness of everything. Together we will attempt to understand this concept of empty spaciousness in a real way so we can relax into it and just be.
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Enjoy a night of trivia with prizes while you dine at no additional cost to you. Call 772-879-3900 to reserve your real estate!

Come join us for Bingo night.
Bingo will take place every Wednesday, in the recreation room.
Must be 18 or older to play Bingo

Free local music every Wednesday.We have everything from ukeleles to bongo drums on any given night and anything in between.

Students from South Fork High School in Stuart are studying the history of France in a unique way with a production of Les Miserables School Edition, an adaptation of the Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon which is performed by students only. The students present the musical February 26-29 at 7:30pm with a matinee on the 29th at 2pm.

The givers get! From 2/23-2/29 visit Jersey Mike’s in Port St. Lucie to redeem the attached coupons and Jersey Mike’s will donate $1 for each coupon redeemed! Yep, that’s right – you can redeem all four coupons* and $4 will be donated to Place of Hope.

AND if you visit Christ Fellowship Port St. Lucie this week and ask any Dream Team member for a Jersey Mike’s card, you will receive a card to get a FREE sub with a $2 donation to Place of Hope. The Dream Team will be handing out 3,000 cards in an effort to help us reach our goal of $10,000! Please share with your friends and family! We will be posting on our Facebook page on 2/23 to help spread the word!

*all coupons are valid from 2/23 – 2/29 and are good for one person per visit per day.

The Sea Oaks Tennis Club in Vero Beach, Florida will once again host a main draw singles wild card tournament for the The Mardy Fish Children’s Foundation Tennis Championships $15,000 ITF World Tennis Tour event, Wednesday February 26 to Friday, February 28.

Players from around the world will compete in the event where the winner will receive a direct entry into the Mardy Fish Children’s Foundation Tennis Championships, the $15,000 ITF World Tennis Tour event to be held April 26-May 3 at The Boulevard tennis club.

McKee’s Ocean Sole Exhibition will be on display throughout the Garden from November 1, 2019 through May 31, 2020. This exhibition features 40 brightly colored, whimsical hand-crafted marine species sculptures made from recycled flip flops that have washed upon the shores of Africa and were created by artisans from Ocean Sole located in Kenya.



The story of each sculpture begins as a flip flop on someone’s feet, which is later discarded and ultimately ends up in our earth’s waterways, landfills and oceans. The artists collect, clean, compress and carve it into beautiful art. The sculptures are made from upcycled EVA rubber flip flops, contact adhesive glue, and in some of the larger sculptures, recycled Styrofoam and wire.



Ocean Sole’s mission is to turn flip flop pollution into inspiring art to promote conservation and create employment. Their focus is 100% on conservation entrepreneurship. Ocean Sole positively impacts over 1,000 Kenyans through the collection of flip flops and direct employment. Their masterpieces create employment for a country that has 40% unemployment, but also sends a message about how we can help our planet, our oceans and people. Revenue generated from the sale of these sculptures helps clean up the beaches, provide vocational and educational programs to Kenyans, and supports conservation efforts. Over 80% of land waste ends up in our seas, impacting both human and marine life. Recycling efforts on the East African coast have made significant improvements to the environment and the quality of life within the areas which Ocean Sole operates and impacts.

The Paula A. Lewis Branch Library kicks off the 2020 ArtSpace program featuring artwork by five local residents on display now through March 28.

· Maureen Joyce: A Massachusetts native, Joyce began painting as an outlet while her children grew up. She was mentored by her uncle and well known Rockport, MA artist Martin Ahearn. Since retiring to Port St. Lucie nine years ago, she has won numerous ribbons in watercolor art shows. Maureen’s favorite subjects are water view landscapes.

· Delia Korman: A native New Yorker, Korman won her first awards for her designs and sketches of women’s apparel before she moved to Port St. Lucie more than 20 years ago. She began studying abstract art under Lea Shaw about 10 years ago and she has not been able to put her paint brush down since. She has exhibited her work at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center, Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens, the PNC Bank and the Morningside Library.

· Floyd Markowitz: Markowitz has been drawing since he was 4 years old. He studied in the Fine Arts Program at Montgomery College and the University of Maryland. Since moving to Florida in 1997, he’s been active in the Port St. Lucie art community as a member of Port St. Lucie Art League. His work has been recognized along the Treasure Coast, including work selected as part the Port St. Lucie beautification program wrapping Utility Boxes along the Cross Town Expressway.

· Fran Sine: Sine enjoys painting people and drawing figures in a variety of settings. With her preferred medium as acrylic, she incorporates architecture and nature into many of her compositions. Her art has been shown in St. Andrews Art Show and the Port St. Lucie Civic Center, and she has received awards for her work.

· Joe Young: A permanent resident of St. Lucie County since March 2005, Young is inspired by the beauty of nature. He wants to give the viewer the feeling of being there. Painting somewhere between realism and impressionism he wants the viewers’ mind to blend the image together and interpret what they see.

Residents interested in displaying their artwork as part of the Kilmer Library’s non-commercial ArtSpace area should contact Kasha Barska at 772-871-5482 or barskak@stlucieco.org .

This is not a commercial venue. Artwork is displayed for enjoyment purposes only.

The Susan Broom Kilmer Branch Librarys ArtSpace hosts works by Treasure Coast resident Katherine A. Taylor now through March 28.
An accomplished mural artist, illustrator and furniture refinisher, Taylor specializes in creating endearing portraits of frogs, fish, birds, chameleons, bugs and other creatures. The purpose of her work is to provide quality artwork, which will spark a spontaneous smile from the viewer and make the world a little happier.
A native of Southern California, Taylor moved to the Treasure Coast in 2018. Her vision is to be awarded a MacArthur Fellowship and provide free happy artwork to childrens hospitals, non-profit organizations, social service organizations and low-income health clinics across the globe. When discouraged about her work, Taylor thinks of all the people who must have told Jim Henson he would never be successful creating stories with a puppet of a frog and a bossy pig and she is then encouraged to keep creating.
Residents interested in displaying their artwork as part of the Kilmer Librarys non-commercial ArtSpace area should contact Librarian Delphine Newton at 772-462-2787 or newtond@stlucieco.org. This is not a commercial venue. Artwork is displayed for enjoyment purposes only.
The Susan Broom Kilmer Branch of the St. Lucie County Library System is located at 101 Melody Lane. For more information about programs visit: www.stlucieco.gov/Library.

The Paula A. Lewis Branch Library is pleased to host a touring exhibition of work by Washington Post editorial cartoonist Herb Block focusing on Civil Rights on display now through early March.

Block, famously known as "Herblock,” is among the world’s best known and most admired political cartoonists. Born on Oct. 13, 1909, the native Chicagoan spent his 72-year career fighting against abuses of the powerful.

Sponsored by The Herb Block Foundation, the goal of this exhibition is to promote Herblock's efforts to defend the rights and freedoms of Americans through his political cartoons. Prepared by Curator Harry L. Katz, these exhibitions can be used for teaching or promoting the American topics that reflect Herblock's passions: Education, Democracy, Civil Rights, the Presidency and the Environment (Ever Green). Together all five exhibits present a fascinating history of Herblock's 72 year career, spanning from 1929 to the new millennium.

For more information about the exhibition visit: http://www.herblockexhibitions.org/exhibit.org.

The Paula A. Lewis Library is located at 2950 SW Rosser Blvd. in Port St. Lucie. For more information about library events visit: www.stlucieco.gov/library.

Come see what Okeechobee agriculture has to offer....beef, dairy, sod, and water.

Join the Treasure Coast Advocates the last Thursday of every month at the Psl Community Center at 8:30. Coffee & snacks provided. Networking at 8:30. Speaker at 9-10.

Look for wildlife, get up close and personal with mangroves, learn about the Indian River Lagoon on an easy ninety-minute paddle led by a MOEC naturalist. Great for beginners and anyone who wants to learn more about the Lagoon. Tour departs from Fort Pierce Inlet State Park.

$25 per person Registration Required (+ state park entrance fee $4-$6 per car)
Includes kayak, paddle & safety gear.

Please call or e-mail to register:
772-466-1600 ext. 3337
Education@ManateeEducationCenter.org

Free program for food or weight issues.

Focusing on songs, stories and movement for parents with infants up to 2 ½ years old.

Did you know that storytime encourages literacy, imagination and socialization?

Ages 3-5 years. Students can clap, dance and listen to stories as they learn literacy and socialization skills

Programs are presented in the Children's Activity Room.Parents and caregivers, please plan to stay with children during the story session.

Balance/Tai Chi class is Tuesdays at 1 p.m in the Christian Education Building at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 5150 S.E. Railway Ave., Cove Road at Dixie Highway, Port Salerno.
Instructor: Audrey Burzynski of Floridians Fighting Falls.
Cost: $10 per session with prepayment of the current month in advance and a $15 initial, yearly registration fee for St. Luke's School of the Arts.
To register, call the church office 772-286-5455.

Okeechobee, Get your taxes done FREE!! United Way's VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program is coming to Okeechobee. FREE tax preparation provided by IRS certified volunteers for household incomes of under $66,000. Don't pay for filing, loans, or rapid refunds. Save your money and let us prepare your tax return for FREE! Call 239-433-3900 to book your appointment!

for students in kindergarten through fifth grade. Join us for fun, hands-on creative activities including games, projects, experiments and more. Enjoy something different each week.

St. Luke's Episcopal Church's School of the Arts has its Yoga Class on Thursdays, 4:30 p.m., at the church's SLSA Building, 5150 S.E. Railway Avenue, Cove Road at Dixie Highway, Port Salerno. $10 per session. Call 772-286-5455.

We invite all artists, lovers of the arts, public officials, community-conscious citizens and the local media to join us for the Economic Contribution of the Art and Cultural Sector on February 27th at 5:30 - 7:30 pm at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center, located at 9221 SE Civic Center Pl, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952.

Come out to meet and network with local business and community leaders, elected officials and those engaged in the arts as we enjoy fresh hors d'oeuvres and hear highlights from a specially commissioned economic report from St Lucies art and cultural sector. This will be presented by Dr. Slotkin, Professor of Economics at the Bisk College of Business at Florida Institute of Technology.

The report is based on data from the art and cultural sector and illustrates the sector's economic contribution to our local economy. Unlike national studies, this report is based on local data and focuses on local revenues, jobs, taxes and gross domestic product (GDP) to support an economic evidence base for St Lucie County.

Mark your calendar to come out and enjoy good company, food and beverages.

Please RSVP to info@artstlucie.org, and we look forward to seeing you!

Come celebrate Thorsday with us...
2 People for 2 Hours
$60.00

Okeechobee Youth Wrestling Club ages 6 through high school.

Sign up:
February 24th,25th, 26th, 27th
In the OHS gym

Practice begins March 3rd and will be held on Tuesday's & Thursdays from 6:00 - 7:00pm for Elementary
7:00pm - 8:00pm fpr Advance/Middle/High School

For more information, call Bruce Jahner @ (863) 634=9411 or call Curtis Tyson @ (862) 634 3083

Signup forms also available @ Serenitycoffee shop

St. Lucie County Commission Chair Cathy Townsend will hold a community meeting regarding drainage issues and the possibility of receiving county water on Thursday, Feb. 27 at 6:30 p.m. in the St. Lucie County Commission Chambers, 2300 Virginia Ave.

Commissioner Townsend, along with St. Lucie County staff, will be available to answer questions that Lakewood Park residents and businesses might have about the recent expansion of water and wastewater lines in the Lakewood Park area.

For those unable to attend the meeting, it will be televised on SLCTV (Comcast 28/U-Verse 99) and streamed on the county's website

Come have fun at "Game Night Business Networking Group in PSL” playing cards, board games, trivia games, or all the above,

Meet the inspiring Dr. Anna Darrow (portrayed by Carrie Sue Ayvar) who, in 1909, became the second woman doctor licensed in Florida. Darrow braved swampland, alligators, snakes and outlaw gangs to heal the sick, nurse the wounded and deliver babies. Telling the doctor’s story in the first person, storyteller and Chautauqua Scholar, Carrie Sue Ayvar brings Dr. Darrow to life. As Doc Anna said, “If you’ve never heard the roar of a bull alligator and some night bird answer, you haven’t lived.”

This Florida Master Naturalist Learning Series topic will be presented on Thursday, Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. at the UF/IFAS Hurricane House, 8350 Picos Road, Fort Pierce. The informational evening is presented by the Florida Master Naturalist Program--St. Lucie Chapter, under the facilitation of the UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County Natural Resources Extension Agent, and sponsored by a grant from Florida Humanities.

Carrie Sue Ayvar is an award-winning, third generation storyteller dedicated to preserving and promoting the art of storytelling. She is the recipient of the National Storytelling Network’s Oracle Award for Service and Leadership as well as a Chautauqua scholar, and Kennedy Center and Wolftrap-trained Artist in Education. Her performances blend entertainment and education.


For more information, please email floridamasternaturaliststl@gmail.com

Classic Albums Live (CAL) is a concert series based in Toronto, Ontario, in which musicians perform a classic rock album in its entirety.

The musicians go to great lengths to faithfully recreate every sound on the original album.

The shows are treated like recitals with the album being performed in its entirety followed by a 'greatest hits' set of the featured artist.

Come witness Creedence Clearwater Revivals Chronicle, Vol 1 on Thursday, February 27, 7 p.m. from the Emerson Center stage.

This concert includes every one of CCRs original 20 greatest hits including "Proud Mary," "Bad Moon Rising," "Green River," "Down on the Corner," "Travelin' Band," "Up Around the Band," and "Have You Ever Seen the Rain" -- plus "I Heard It Through the Grapevine," which became a hit at the same time this double-record compilation was released.

It's a lean, concise collection that tells you everything you need to know about Creedence. Several of the band's individual albums are essential, but Chronicle is not only an excellent introduction to the group, it offers absolute proof that the group was one of the definitive singles' bands of the late '60s.

Tickets sold separately for the 13 LIVE! Performances are from $30 to $95. Tickets can be purchased by visiting www.MusicWorksConcerts.com or calling 1-800-595-4849.

Weekly blues concert with Hurricane Hawk and the Invaders. Each week hurricane Hawk invites a featured artists along with select professional to perform with the band.

Students from South Fork High School in Stuart are studying the history of France in a unique way with a production of Les Miserables School Edition, an adaptation of the Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon which is performed by students only. The students present the musical February 26-29 at 7:30pm with a matinee on the 29th at 2pm.

Bring the Ladies and enjoy $3 Select drafts and $2 House Wines starting at 8 pm and partying till close!
Live music will be rocking from 8-12

The givers get! From 2/23-2/29 visit Jersey Mike’s in Port St. Lucie to redeem the attached coupons and Jersey Mike’s will donate $1 for each coupon redeemed! Yep, that’s right – you can redeem all four coupons* and $4 will be donated to Place of Hope.

AND if you visit Christ Fellowship Port St. Lucie this week and ask any Dream Team member for a Jersey Mike’s card, you will receive a card to get a FREE sub with a $2 donation to Place of Hope. The Dream Team will be handing out 3,000 cards in an effort to help us reach our goal of $10,000! Please share with your friends and family! We will be posting on our Facebook page on 2/23 to help spread the word!

*all coupons are valid from 2/23 – 2/29 and are good for one person per visit per day.

The Sea Oaks Tennis Club in Vero Beach, Florida will once again host a main draw singles wild card tournament for the The Mardy Fish Children’s Foundation Tennis Championships $15,000 ITF World Tennis Tour event, Wednesday February 26 to Friday, February 28.

Players from around the world will compete in the event where the winner will receive a direct entry into the Mardy Fish Children’s Foundation Tennis Championships, the $15,000 ITF World Tennis Tour event to be held April 26-May 3 at The Boulevard tennis club.

McKee’s Ocean Sole Exhibition will be on display throughout the Garden from November 1, 2019 through May 31, 2020. This exhibition features 40 brightly colored, whimsical hand-crafted marine species sculptures made from recycled flip flops that have washed upon the shores of Africa and were created by artisans from Ocean Sole located in Kenya.



The story of each sculpture begins as a flip flop on someone’s feet, which is later discarded and ultimately ends up in our earth’s waterways, landfills and oceans. The artists collect, clean, compress and carve it into beautiful art. The sculptures are made from upcycled EVA rubber flip flops, contact adhesive glue, and in some of the larger sculptures, recycled Styrofoam and wire.



Ocean Sole’s mission is to turn flip flop pollution into inspiring art to promote conservation and create employment. Their focus is 100% on conservation entrepreneurship. Ocean Sole positively impacts over 1,000 Kenyans through the collection of flip flops and direct employment. Their masterpieces create employment for a country that has 40% unemployment, but also sends a message about how we can help our planet, our oceans and people. Revenue generated from the sale of these sculptures helps clean up the beaches, provide vocational and educational programs to Kenyans, and supports conservation efforts. Over 80% of land waste ends up in our seas, impacting both human and marine life. Recycling efforts on the East African coast have made significant improvements to the environment and the quality of life within the areas which Ocean Sole operates and impacts.

The Paula A. Lewis Branch Library kicks off the 2020 ArtSpace program featuring artwork by five local residents on display now through March 28.

· Maureen Joyce: A Massachusetts native, Joyce began painting as an outlet while her children grew up. She was mentored by her uncle and well known Rockport, MA artist Martin Ahearn. Since retiring to Port St. Lucie nine years ago, she has won numerous ribbons in watercolor art shows. Maureen’s favorite subjects are water view landscapes.

· Delia Korman: A native New Yorker, Korman won her first awards for her designs and sketches of women’s apparel before she moved to Port St. Lucie more than 20 years ago. She began studying abstract art under Lea Shaw about 10 years ago and she has not been able to put her paint brush down since. She has exhibited her work at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center, Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens, the PNC Bank and the Morningside Library.

· Floyd Markowitz: Markowitz has been drawing since he was 4 years old. He studied in the Fine Arts Program at Montgomery College and the University of Maryland. Since moving to Florida in 1997, he’s been active in the Port St. Lucie art community as a member of Port St. Lucie Art League. His work has been recognized along the Treasure Coast, including work selected as part the Port St. Lucie beautification program wrapping Utility Boxes along the Cross Town Expressway.

· Fran Sine: Sine enjoys painting people and drawing figures in a variety of settings. With her preferred medium as acrylic, she incorporates architecture and nature into many of her compositions. Her art has been shown in St. Andrews Art Show and the Port St. Lucie Civic Center, and she has received awards for her work.

· Joe Young: A permanent resident of St. Lucie County since March 2005, Young is inspired by the beauty of nature. He wants to give the viewer the feeling of being there. Painting somewhere between realism and impressionism he wants the viewers’ mind to blend the image together and interpret what they see.

Residents interested in displaying their artwork as part of the Kilmer Library’s non-commercial ArtSpace area should contact Kasha Barska at 772-871-5482 or barskak@stlucieco.org .

This is not a commercial venue. Artwork is displayed for enjoyment purposes only.

The Susan Broom Kilmer Branch Librarys ArtSpace hosts works by Treasure Coast resident Katherine A. Taylor now through March 28.
An accomplished mural artist, illustrator and furniture refinisher, Taylor specializes in creating endearing portraits of frogs, fish, birds, chameleons, bugs and other creatures. The purpose of her work is to provide quality artwork, which will spark a spontaneous smile from the viewer and make the world a little happier.
A native of Southern California, Taylor moved to the Treasure Coast in 2018. Her vision is to be awarded a MacArthur Fellowship and provide free happy artwork to childrens hospitals, non-profit organizations, social service organizations and low-income health clinics across the globe. When discouraged about her work, Taylor thinks of all the people who must have told Jim Henson he would never be successful creating stories with a puppet of a frog and a bossy pig and she is then encouraged to keep creating.
Residents interested in displaying their artwork as part of the Kilmer Librarys non-commercial ArtSpace area should contact Librarian Delphine Newton at 772-462-2787 or newtond@stlucieco.org. This is not a commercial venue. Artwork is displayed for enjoyment purposes only.
The Susan Broom Kilmer Branch of the St. Lucie County Library System is located at 101 Melody Lane. For more information about programs visit: www.stlucieco.gov/Library.

The Paula A. Lewis Branch Library is pleased to host a touring exhibition of work by Washington Post editorial cartoonist Herb Block focusing on Civil Rights on display now through early March.

Block, famously known as "Herblock,” is among the world’s best known and most admired political cartoonists. Born on Oct. 13, 1909, the native Chicagoan spent his 72-year career fighting against abuses of the powerful.

Sponsored by The Herb Block Foundation, the goal of this exhibition is to promote Herblock's efforts to defend the rights and freedoms of Americans through his political cartoons. Prepared by Curator Harry L. Katz, these exhibitions can be used for teaching or promoting the American topics that reflect Herblock's passions: Education, Democracy, Civil Rights, the Presidency and the Environment (Ever Green). Together all five exhibits present a fascinating history of Herblock's 72 year career, spanning from 1929 to the new millennium.

For more information about the exhibition visit: http://www.herblockexhibitions.org/exhibit.org.

The Paula A. Lewis Library is located at 2950 SW Rosser Blvd. in Port St. Lucie. For more information about library events visit: www.stlucieco.gov/library.

Welcome to Florida Hike at Ten Mile Creek Preserve, 3401 Gordy Road, Fort Pierce.

Whether you’re new to the area or just visiting, this hike is for you. This small preserve shows just how different Florida can be from everywhere else.

Learn about habitats, restoration, archaeology, plants and wildlife found along the headwaters of the St. Lucie River.

Take a paddle on the wild side. Tour the Savannas Preserve State Park by water with experienced kayak guides at your side. Cost is 10 dollars per person donation to the Friends of Savannas, plus the state park admission fee (2 dollars a person, or 3 dollars for a vehicle with up to 8 people). All equipment is included with your donation. Tours start at 8 am. Minimum age for participation is 6 years old. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED by calling the Savannas Preserve State Park Education Center at 772-398-2779. The Savannas is located at 2541 SE Walton Road, Port St Lucie.

New Tech in a New Age at the Lakewood Park Branch. We’ll discuss new technology in smartphones and other devices and what that means for you.

AAMC annual juried art show. OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, 28 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Free food and drinks, with exciting awards and a fun evening.
Come see wonderful works of art and support the local art community

Local scientists and environmental educators are partnering to offer a discovery learning opportunity for area adults, starting Feb. 28.

Nine science and environmental organizations will host a weekly immersion series known as The Treasure Coast Explorer Series: Becoming a Citizen Scientist. In this collaborative science series, adult participants will visit natural areas and preserves to learn about local environmental issues and citizen science projects that address them. It is designed to give an overview of local habitats, wildlife, environmental issues, and citizen science projects.

The series runs Feb. 28 through April 24, with sessions taking place each Friday from 10 a.m. to noon at various locations across the Treasure Coast.
The series is designed specifically for ages 17 and older. The cost for the nine-part series is $65 per participant. Pre-registration is required by calling Savannas Preserve State Park at 772-398-2779.

The series dates/topics include:

* Feb. 28: Living Shorelines - Ocean Research & Conservation Association

* March 6: Invasive Reptiles on the Treasure Coast - The Oxbow Eco-Center

* March 13: Water Quality Monitoring - Florida Oceanographic Society

* March 20: Dragonflies & Biodiversity - The Environmental Learning Center

* March 27: Microplastic Pollution Lab - Loggerhead Marinelife Center

* April 3: Cetacean Science - FAU Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute

* April 10: Mangroves Matter - Marine Recourses Council

* April 17: Sea Turtle Nesting - Stella Maris Environmental Research

* April 24: Scrub Jay Watch - Savannas Preserve State Park

For more information and to register

The award-winning Student Perks Coffee Cart program continues to expand, now serving freshly-brewed Starbucks coffee, ice-cold water, chocolate milk and wrapped snacks at the Paula A. Lewis Branch Library on Fridays from 10 to 11 a.m. until the end of the school year.

In partnership with St. Lucie Public Schools, the St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners created this weekly coffee cart program, giving students the opportunity to run a coffee shop inside the County Administration Complex, 2300 Virginia Ave., every Tuesday while school is in session, offering real-world experience and providing much needed snacks and coffee to county employees. This program has received a National Association of Counties’ Program Excellence Award as well as a County Government Best Practices Award from the Florida Counties Foundation.

The Student Perks program is also set up at the Port St. Lucie City Hall on Thursdays from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Additional plans are underway for the Student Perks program is be set up at Fort Pierce City Hall later this year.

For more details about the Student Perks program visit: www.facebook.com/studentleadcoffeeshop.

The Paula A. Lewis Library is located at 2950 SW Rosser Blvd. in Port St. Lucie. For more information about library events visit: www.stlucieco.gov/library.

Weekly Bingo is Fridays at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, parish hall, 5150 S.E. Railway Ave., Cove Road at State Road A1A (behind Church of God), Port Salerno
Doors open at 9:30 a.m.; games begin at 10:30 a.m.
Lunch: $3.
Call 772-286-5455.

Rhythm and Rhyme Storytime on Fridays at 10:30 a.m. for ages 2-3. This weekly program focuses on early literacy through rhymes, stories, movement and more.

Bilingual Storytime on Friday, Feb. 28 at 10:30 a.m.

Enjoy stories and music in this bilingual story time presented in Spanish and English.

Designed for children under 6, this program involves songs, dance and instruments.

Balance/Tai Chi class is Tuesdays at 1 p.m in the Christian Education Building at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 5150 S.E. Railway Ave., Cove Road at Dixie Highway, Port Salerno.
Instructor: Audrey Burzynski of Floridians Fighting Falls.
Cost: $10 per session with prepayment of the current month in advance and a $15 initial, yearly registration fee for St. Luke's School of the Arts.
To register, call the church office 772-286-5455.

Okeechobee, Get your taxes done FREE!! United Way's VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program is coming to Okeechobee. FREE tax preparation provided by IRS certified volunteers for household incomes of under $66,000. Don't pay for filing, loans, or rapid refunds. Save your money and let us prepare your tax return for FREE! Call 239-433-3900 to book your appointment!

Android Advanced at the Morningside Branch. Learn about the advanced features and functions of your android device.

The Chamber is recruiting participants for its 2020 Leadership Okeechobee Class. Leadership Okeechobee is an eight month program were participants attend “class” one day out of the month to learn leadership skills, various civic organizations Okeechobee has to offer, how our Government, Education System, Judicial System, Agriculture & Agri-Business entities operate and why they are a vital part of our community.

At the Chamber, we understand that in most cases participants of this program will be employees. However, anyone may apply.

The time commitment for this program is dependent upon the participant and the employer. There is a required class once a month that lasts from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Outside this class, participants are asked to stay up to date on email class discussions and complete one “homework” assignment within the eight month period.

We hope you will consider sending someone from your company to participate in this year’s Leadership Okeechobee program.

About Okeechobee Leadership Program

The purpose of the Leadership Okeechobee Program is to cultivate leadership through education, exposure to the community and interaction between class members.

St. Luke's Episcopal Church's School of the Arts has its Yoga Class on Thursdays, 4:30 p.m., at the church's SLSA Building, 5150 S.E. Railway Avenue, Cove Road at Dixie Highway, Port Salerno. $10 per session. Call 772-286-5455.

You want to show up at work and in life in a more powerful way, but youre not sure how to get there. What is holding you back? Why cant you just figure it out?
What is WRONG with you?

Answer: nothing. You are perfect just the way you are. But awareness is everything.

Join us for this women's workshop to discuss topics like being a people pleaser or feeling like you have to ask for permission, and how those things are affecting how we work.

Space is limited and registration is required. Contact Wendy for more details and to purchase your ticket!

Any Questions:
wendy@yourhappyworkplace.com

Friday, February 28th, strap on your safety belt and get ready to take a trip in the time machine as Learn to Read St. Lucie County presents its 11th Annual Feast For Literacy with an Oldies But Goodies theme. There will be singing, dancing, twisting, shouting, boogying, hustling, and maybe even some techno or a little Safety Dance or two.

The buffet-style diner at the Riverwalk Center in historic downtown Fort Pierce will start at 6 p.m., just in time for a lovely sunset and a chance to enjoy a slow dance with the one you love, a visit to the YMCA with the Village People, a delightful dinner and cash bar, and a live auction all to benefit adult literacy programs in St. Lucie County. DJ Steve Votino will be spinning your favorite hits from the ‘60s to the ‘90s, so wear your dancing shoes and make your favorite fashion statement from three very memorable decades.

Tickets are $60 per person, or $100 per couple, and can be purchased by visiting www.learntoreadslc.org or calling (772) 464-2747.

Learn to Read St. Lucie County was created in 1981, when Dorothy Brennan read a newspaper story about a child who nearly died of an overdose because his mother couldn’t read the instructions on a medication bottle. Brennan couldn’t bear the thought of this tragedy happening to one more family, so the Fort Pierce woman created Learn to Read St. Lucie County, a nonprofit organization which would provide free literacy services. Nearly thirty years and thousands of students later, Learn to Read St. Lucie County honored Brennan by dedicating its new facility as the Dorothy Brennan Learning Center.

Since its inception, Learn to Read St. Lucie has assisted thousands of individuals in St. Lucie County through Literacy Services offered by volunteer tutors who are trained and certified in the Laubach method, a four-level, time-tested curriculum which has assisted millions of adults in gaining independence through reading, even those with little or no preliminary skills. Tutors work one-to-one or with small groups of students depending upon the students’ needs. In addition to literacy assistance, Learn to Read St. Lucie County also provides English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) tutoring and classes, United States Citizenship training and assistance, English Conversation classes, and job and career preparation.
To volunteer, or to learn more about the organization, call Learn to Read St. Lucie County at (772) 464-2747 today.

Come out and learn some new steps OR reacquaint yourself with some older Dance patterns for Country Couple's ( 6 to 7 PM).
Join the "OLD GANG" from STFD for a Country
Dance Party, Friday July 12th from 7 to 10 P.M. at the
Crystal Ballroom in Jensen Beach.
(And Every subsequent 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th Friday).
We will play the dance music you are accustomed to AND requests are welcome.
Cost is $10 per person (Sorry No Credit Cards)
You must bring your own refreshments, beer, wine or alcoholic beverages.
For additional info you may contact me via my cell phone
(609) 356- 2972.
Cathy and I look forward to seeing you there.

Black Health Panel

A Black History Event in Celebration of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

A safe space to have questions asked and answered about black health disparities by black health professionals on various health topics that pertain to us, by us, and for us.

Florida Dept. of Health
714 Ave C
Fort Pierce

Friday, February 28th
6PM - 8:30PM

For additional information, contact Cassandra @ 772.462.3535

Free resources and testing
Free Refreshments Provided

All fundraising donations will go to support Team Wounded Veterans Relief Fund as they paddleboard 83 MILES from the Bahamas to Florida to raise awareness for Cystic Fibrosis and the Wounded Veterans Relief Fund!
Ocean Republic Brewery will donate 10% of all proceeds for the night so come out and raise a pint for a great cause!

Donations by #BLACKRIFLECOFFEE#MULLIGANSBEACHHOUSE#AUMARINE#TIJUANAFLATS

50/50
GIFT BASKET RAFFLES
LIVE MUSIC!

Friday 8/23 from 6 to 6:20 PM we will teach beginners steps followed by a Beginners
Level Line Dance Class from 6:20 PM to 7 PM.
Our Friday Night Country Dance will follow from 7 PM to 10 PM.
All this for only $10. We look forward to seeing you!
Questions? Call Chuck Roseman at (609) 356-2972

Country Dance Party, Fri. Aug. 23rd from 7 to 10 PM.
At the Crystal Ballroom in Jensen Beach.
(And Every subsequent 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th Friday).
We will play the dance music you are accustomed to
AND requests are welcome.
Cost is $10 per person (Cash ONLY. Sorry No Credit Cards)
You must bring your own refreshments, beer, wine or alcoholic beverages.
For additional info you may contact me via my
cell phone (609) 356- 2972.
Cathy and I look forward to seeing you there.

More than a dueling pianos show, Howl at the Moon is a high-energy music show. Come sing, dance, and howl as the most talented musicians perform your favorite rock, pop, and dance hits.

In this powerful drama set in a Bronx Catholic school in 1964, Sister Aloysius, the school principal, takes matters into her own hands when she suspects the progressive and beloved parish priest, Father Flynn, of improper relations with the only African-American student at the school.

Doubt: A Parable was awarded the 2005 Tony Award for Best Play and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama when it was first performed on Broadway. It was also nominated for a total of eight Tony Awards, while winning four.

"Doubt: A Parable" runs from Friday, February 28th to Sunday, March 15th. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 8pm. Sunday performances begin at 2pm.

For more information or to purchase tickets, call 772-418-2439 or treasurecoasttheatre.com/doubt.

Since March 2015, on FRIDAY NIGHTS you can find this local band "BLUE CYPRESS BLUEGRASS" at Marsh Landing! Extensive menu of delicious southern homestyle cooking, ice tea, coffee, full bar, specialty drinks, authenic Florida cracker décor, topped off with awesome high energy bluegrass, old-time country, and Americana music by this popular band! No cover charge! Even through the summer months, RESERVATIONS ARE STRONGLY ADVISED! On FRIDAY Bluegrass Nights, hang onto yer hats, this band kicks off their shows full throttle! They don't miss a beat, and neither should you! So y'all come!

For more information about the band, find them on their social media sites and/or visit their official website! www.bluecypressbluegrass.com

RSVP by calling ☎️ (772) 999-3763

Glass Fusion ($35)

Learn how to cut and design glass to create your own original piece! Use a wild mix of colors and curvy shapes.

Ages 12 and up are welcome to join in the fun!

Come and see what GROOVE is all about!!! A new super fun, surprisingly simple, and delicious way to dance!
Come early if it is your first time! Text or call Elizabeth at 720-289-0402 to reserve your spot!

Acoustic classic rock, cold beer, frozen drinks! Come rock with Frank the Tank!

Students from South Fork High School in Stuart are studying the history of France in a unique way with a production of Les Miserables School Edition, an adaptation of the Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon which is performed by students only. The students present the musical February 26-29 at 7:30pm with a matinee on the 29th at 2pm.

Tickets: 772-564-5537 or www.balletverobeach.org
Program 2 of our expanded 2019-2020 Season represents our organizations commitment to diving deep into the work of both the choreographers and composers we feature in our performances. For the first in what promises to be many in the Composers Notebook series, we feature our unique collaboration with local composer Paul Gay. Both of our much-lauded previous collaborations with Mr. Gay return to the stage. And in addition, this program will be brought to an exciting close with a world premiere work set to Gays thrilling Sonata for Violin and Piano co-choreographed by Ballet Master Camilo A. Rodriguez and Artistic Director Adam Schnell.

Every Friday Night and Saturday night we offer Live Music. Call us at (772) 337-3546 for up to date information on all of our entertainment. We are located in the East Port Plaza in Port St Lucie, 9144 S US Hwy 1.
21 and over, Free Cover, Great Service, and the Best Bands!

21 AND UP, NO COVER , LIVE ROCK BANDS

The givers get! From 2/23-2/29 visit Jersey Mike’s in Port St. Lucie to redeem the attached coupons and Jersey Mike’s will donate $1 for each coupon redeemed! Yep, that’s right – you can redeem all four coupons* and $4 will be donated to Place of Hope.

AND if you visit Christ Fellowship Port St. Lucie this week and ask any Dream Team member for a Jersey Mike’s card, you will receive a card to get a FREE sub with a $2 donation to Place of Hope. The Dream Team will be handing out 3,000 cards in an effort to help us reach our goal of $10,000! Please share with your friends and family! We will be posting on our Facebook page on 2/23 to help spread the word!

*all coupons are valid from 2/23 – 2/29 and are good for one person per visit per day.

The Sea Oaks Tennis Club in Vero Beach, Florida will once again host a main draw singles wild card tournament for the The Mardy Fish Children’s Foundation Tennis Championships $15,000 ITF World Tennis Tour event, Wednesday February 26 to Friday, February 28.

Players from around the world will compete in the event where the winner will receive a direct entry into the Mardy Fish Children’s Foundation Tennis Championships, the $15,000 ITF World Tennis Tour event to be held April 26-May 3 at The Boulevard tennis club.

McKee’s Ocean Sole Exhibition will be on display throughout the Garden from November 1, 2019 through May 31, 2020. This exhibition features 40 brightly colored, whimsical hand-crafted marine species sculptures made from recycled flip flops that have washed upon the shores of Africa and were created by artisans from Ocean Sole located in Kenya.



The story of each sculpture begins as a flip flop on someone’s feet, which is later discarded and ultimately ends up in our earth’s waterways, landfills and oceans. The artists collect, clean, compress and carve it into beautiful art. The sculptures are made from upcycled EVA rubber flip flops, contact adhesive glue, and in some of the larger sculptures, recycled Styrofoam and wire.



Ocean Sole’s mission is to turn flip flop pollution into inspiring art to promote conservation and create employment. Their focus is 100% on conservation entrepreneurship. Ocean Sole positively impacts over 1,000 Kenyans through the collection of flip flops and direct employment. Their masterpieces create employment for a country that has 40% unemployment, but also sends a message about how we can help our planet, our oceans and people. Revenue generated from the sale of these sculptures helps clean up the beaches, provide vocational and educational programs to Kenyans, and supports conservation efforts. Over 80% of land waste ends up in our seas, impacting both human and marine life. Recycling efforts on the East African coast have made significant improvements to the environment and the quality of life within the areas which Ocean Sole operates and impacts.

The Paula A. Lewis Branch Library kicks off the 2020 ArtSpace program featuring artwork by five local residents on display now through March 28.

· Maureen Joyce: A Massachusetts native, Joyce began painting as an outlet while her children grew up. She was mentored by her uncle and well known Rockport, MA artist Martin Ahearn. Since retiring to Port St. Lucie nine years ago, she has won numerous ribbons in watercolor art shows. Maureen’s favorite subjects are water view landscapes.

· Delia Korman: A native New Yorker, Korman won her first awards for her designs and sketches of women’s apparel before she moved to Port St. Lucie more than 20 years ago. She began studying abstract art under Lea Shaw about 10 years ago and she has not been able to put her paint brush down since. She has exhibited her work at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center, Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens, the PNC Bank and the Morningside Library.

· Floyd Markowitz: Markowitz has been drawing since he was 4 years old. He studied in the Fine Arts Program at Montgomery College and the University of Maryland. Since moving to Florida in 1997, he’s been active in the Port St. Lucie art community as a member of Port St. Lucie Art League. His work has been recognized along the Treasure Coast, including work selected as part the Port St. Lucie beautification program wrapping Utility Boxes along the Cross Town Expressway.

· Fran Sine: Sine enjoys painting people and drawing figures in a variety of settings. With her preferred medium as acrylic, she incorporates architecture and nature into many of her compositions. Her art has been shown in St. Andrews Art Show and the Port St. Lucie Civic Center, and she has received awards for her work.

· Joe Young: A permanent resident of St. Lucie County since March 2005, Young is inspired by the beauty of nature. He wants to give the viewer the feeling of being there. Painting somewhere between realism and impressionism he wants the viewers’ mind to blend the image together and interpret what they see.

Residents interested in displaying their artwork as part of the Kilmer Library’s non-commercial ArtSpace area should contact Kasha Barska at 772-871-5482 or barskak@stlucieco.org .

This is not a commercial venue. Artwork is displayed for enjoyment purposes only.

The Susan Broom Kilmer Branch Librarys ArtSpace hosts works by Treasure Coast resident Katherine A. Taylor now through March 28.
An accomplished mural artist, illustrator and furniture refinisher, Taylor specializes in creating endearing portraits of frogs, fish, birds, chameleons, bugs and other creatures. The purpose of her work is to provide quality artwork, which will spark a spontaneous smile from the viewer and make the world a little happier.
A native of Southern California, Taylor moved to the Treasure Coast in 2018. Her vision is to be awarded a MacArthur Fellowship and provide free happy artwork to childrens hospitals, non-profit organizations, social service organizations and low-income health clinics across the globe. When discouraged about her work, Taylor thinks of all the people who must have told Jim Henson he would never be successful creating stories with a puppet of a frog and a bossy pig and she is then encouraged to keep creating.
Residents interested in displaying their artwork as part of the Kilmer Librarys non-commercial ArtSpace area should contact Librarian Delphine Newton at 772-462-2787 or newtond@stlucieco.org. This is not a commercial venue. Artwork is displayed for enjoyment purposes only.
The Susan Broom Kilmer Branch of the St. Lucie County Library System is located at 101 Melody Lane. For more information about programs visit: www.stlucieco.gov/Library.

The Paula A. Lewis Branch Library is pleased to host a touring exhibition of work by Washington Post editorial cartoonist Herb Block focusing on Civil Rights on display now through early March.

Block, famously known as "Herblock,” is among the world’s best known and most admired political cartoonists. Born on Oct. 13, 1909, the native Chicagoan spent his 72-year career fighting against abuses of the powerful.

Sponsored by The Herb Block Foundation, the goal of this exhibition is to promote Herblock's efforts to defend the rights and freedoms of Americans through his political cartoons. Prepared by Curator Harry L. Katz, these exhibitions can be used for teaching or promoting the American topics that reflect Herblock's passions: Education, Democracy, Civil Rights, the Presidency and the Environment (Ever Green). Together all five exhibits present a fascinating history of Herblock's 72 year career, spanning from 1929 to the new millennium.

For more information about the exhibition visit: http://www.herblockexhibitions.org/exhibit.org.

The Paula A. Lewis Library is located at 2950 SW Rosser Blvd. in Port St. Lucie. For more information about library events visit: www.stlucieco.gov/library.

$15 Fridays are here during the seasonal months! Schedule an appointment for your salt session at any of our morning or afternoon session times so you don't miss out on this day! 772-877-2128

You don't have to run in boots, you don't even have to run! Come join us for a 5K fun run/walk through one of South Florida's Largest Cattle ranches and enjoy some of locally grown products from our area! This event is a fundraiser for Okeechobee FFA students.

Join us for the Third Annual City of Stuart Sailfish Sprint 5K/10K. The official race of the 2020 Marathon of the Treasure Coast Weekend Challenge.

Online registration will open on October 1st, 2019 at www.runsignup.com.

This is a family friendly event. Courses will take you through historic parts of the City of Stuart.

Finisher Medals, Age Group awards and tech shirts will be given.

For more information call Jessica Tharp at the 10th Street Community Center at 772-288-5389.

Take a paddle on the wild side. Tour the Savannas Preserve State Park by water with experienced kayak guides at your side. Cost is 10 dollars per person donation to the Friends of Savannas, plus the state park admission fee (2 dollars a person, or 3 dollars for a vehicle with up to 8 people). All equipment is included with your donation. Tours start at 8 am. Minimum age for participation is 6 years old. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED by calling the Savannas Preserve State Park Education Center at 772-398-2779. The Savannas is located at 2541 SE Walton Road, Port St Lucie.

Carebag is in need of volunteers. Come out and help as we will be packing bags for our hygiene and shower unit

Email Heidi at ifno@carebagfl.org

The mission of CareBag is to provide mobile showers and proper hygiene care to homeless men, women, and children on the Treasure Coast and bordering counties to restore their dignity.

TC Hospice Foundation Charity Fundraiser Sporting Clay Shoot

Tournament - Lunch - Auction- Raffle - and much more

$250 per person (Shells included)

To benefit Treasure Coast Hospice

New location: OK Corral Fun Club
9449 48th St., NE Oleechobee

For more information or to register, contactL Agnes Palmer 772-403-4574 or apalmer@treasurehealth.org

Garden of Esther will be at the Farmers Market Oceanside Vero Beach from 8am to 12pm every Saturday. Don't wait until your favorite pasta sells out. Please submit by Tuesday 10am in order to be fulfilled. Thank you! See you on Saturday!

Martin County and Palm Beach County, FL Holistic Education Foundation a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, is excited to share our Leap Year Yoga Challenge Fundraiser February 29,
2020- 8:00 am-1:00 pm-at Riverbend Park in Jupiter. Come celebrate and practice 108 Sun
Salutations with us!
There are so many great benefits that living holistically can provide for people. Holistic
Education Foundations mission is to provide free education in holistic health and natural
alternatives. We believe making educated choices about proper nutrition, having access to clean
water, getting adequate sleep, exercising daily, protecting our environment, and managing stress
are all important supporting factors to nourish the body & soul. For many, Yoga provides not
only exercise, but also guidance for a better way of life. Clinical studies have proven that yoga
can aid in strengthening the immune system, help with focus, lower stress, increase flexibility
and encourage a positive mindset. So, grab your mat and join us for the Leap Year Yoga
Challenge!
The Leap Year Yoga Challenge provides an opportunity for yogis to challenge themselves to
complete 108 sun salutations. The event starts with guided meditative walk. Participants will
then roll out their mat & practice Sun Salutations together while the participating yoga studios
teachers announce the flow of poses. After, Yogis will enjoy lunch, listen to music, and meet
new like-minded people in a relaxed non-judgmental environment.
Holistic Education Foundation is seeking naturally minded holistic vendors to populate
our Leap Year Yoga Challenge - a marketplace that includes artists, healers, holistic
practitioners, and other creatives providing naturally-minded goods and services to attendees.
Price-Recommended $108 donation to participate in the Leap Year Yoga Challenge. Vendor
cost vary.
The money raised through admission and vendor registrations will support the mission of
providing free education in holistic health and natural alternatives.
Holistic Education Foundation will provide 108 complimentary gift bags to the first 108
people to register online.
For more info or if you want to volunteer/ be a vendor/ sponsor/ or register for the event,
visit the website. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram.
To learn more about the incredible & inspiring story of how the Holistic Education Foundation
came into creation, please contact Catherine OConnor

Come enjoy the extraordinary Downtown Fort Pierce Farmers' Market where there are over 70 friendly vendors that offer a wonderful and diverse selection of delicious foods, exotic plants, savory spices, and much much more!

The general public is welcome. There will be childrens games, bounce houses, face painting, crafts, ticket raffles, and tours of the MFI hangar facility (each of these are free). A free lunch will be provided with options of hot dogs or chicken. For a recommended contribution of $20 per person or $40 per family, airplane rides are available in the Missionary Flights DC-3. Those choosing this experience will get an aerial view of the Treasure Coast. The hours for the event are 9 AM until 3 PM. Bring the family and stay all day!

Leave No Trace Leap Year Hike at Ancient Oaks Preserve, 4650 Oleander Ave., Fort Pierce.

Ring in the “Leap Year” on a fun hike learning how to master the art of leaving no trace.

By looking at the intentional and unintentional changes human beings have made to the preserve, we truly learn how to leave nothing but footprints.

The City of Port St. Lucie invites residents and community members to focus on the future at the 2020 Citizen Summit on February 29, 2020, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and share their ideas to shape our community. The 2020 Citizen Summit allows citizens to play a key role in identifying, discussing, and prioritizing Port St. Lucie’s future strategic goals. The event will be held at PSL’s Community Center at 2195 SE Airoso Blvd, Port St. Lucie, FL 34984.

Citizens can drop in anytime and walk through interactive booths to find out what is planned for their community and learn how they can get involved. Those who provide feedback will receive a T-shirt, a pair of sunglasses, and other giveaways, while supplies last.

This free, interactive event allows citizens to give direct feedback about the City’s future through games and one-on-one conversations. Attendees will be given a roadmap to the seven stations that correspond to the City’s seven strategic goals. Every participant will be given $100 in play money to identify and prioritize where their taxpayer dollars should be spent. This allows the City Council to see residents’ priorities when forming this year’s strategic plan update.

AAMC annual juried art show. OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, 28 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Free food and drinks, with exciting awards and a fun evening.
Come see wonderful works of art and support the local art community

Join us on Saturday, February 29, 2020 from 10:00-3:00 pm for the FREE Family Expo held at the Indian River County Fairgrounds Expo Center! Your one-stop shop to the best family-friendly products, services, and resources. We'll also have a summer camp fair in the pavilion by the bounce house zone!

Free admission and free activities including bounce houses, face painting, photo booth, character meet & greets, balloon animals, hands-on activities, classes, and more. Sponsor and vendor opportunities are available for this fun community event. For more information, email contact@touchofmagicsc.com.

Join Summer Crush for YOGA IN THE VINES with Debbie Martens Saturday mornings at 10am. Debbie accommodates all levels of students, from beginners to advanced. Then stay for an afternoon of Good Music, Good Wines, Good Food, and Good Vibes. There's even an outdoor shower for you to freshen up for the afternoon! Please bring your own Yoga mat. No set fee, but Debbie appreciates donations

Balance/Tai Chi class is Tuesdays at 1 p.m in the Christian Education Building at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 5150 S.E. Railway Ave., Cove Road at Dixie Highway, Port Salerno.
Instructor: Audrey Burzynski of Floridians Fighting Falls.
Cost: $10 per session with prepayment of the current month in advance and a $15 initial, yearly registration fee for St. Luke's School of the Arts.
To register, call the church office 772-286-5455.

Tickets: 772-564-5537 or www.balletverobeach.org
Program 2 of our expanded 2019-2020 Season represents our organizations commitment to diving deep into the work of both the choreographers and composers we feature in our performances. For the first in what promises to be many in the Composers Notebook series, we feature our unique collaboration with local composer Paul Gay. Both of our much-lauded previous collaborations with Mr. Gay return to the stage. And in addition, this program will be brought to an exciting close with a world premiere work set to Gays thrilling Sonata for Violin and Piano co-choreographed by Ballet Master Camilo A. Rodriguez and Artistic Director Adam Schnell.

Come out on Saturday, February 29th for our Alignment Workshop taught by Audrey Maselli!

This two hour workshop is designed for anyone that wants to go deeper in their Yoga practice in a smart and safe way. Class includes discussion, demonstration and practice of basic yoga poses along with introduction of a few intermediate poses.

Things you will learn in this workshop:
- How to properly align your body so that your body and practice can benefit and progress
- How to stay safe and avoid injury while getting the most out of each pose
- How to become more aware of your body so you can feel better in our own practice
- How to self-adjust and apply key alignment techniques to your unique physical structure

Wildwood Yoga & Wellness has blocks, straps, yoga mats and blankets on a first come, first serve basis. Notepads are encouraged.

Workshop is $25 per person. Members get 10% off ALL workshops at Wildwood Yoga & Wellness. For more information on prices, check out our Facebook page.

Register today to secure your spot! If you have any questions, please let us know!

Get on the “good foot” at the Lakewood Park Branch Library on Saturday, Feb. 29 at 2 p.m. for the “Brown Bag Documentaries” showing of “Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown.”

Released in 2015, this HBO Documentary looks at the career of musician James Brown beginning with his first hit song, "Please, Please, Please" in 1956. Bring your lunch and join the library staff for this musical documentary on the “hardest working man in show business.” Beverages will be provided.

The Lakewood Park Branch Library of the St. Lucie County Library System is located at 7605 Santa Barbara Drive, Fort Pierce, in northern St. Lucie County. For information about all library programs visit: www.stlucieco.gov/library or call 772-462-6870.

Okeechobee, Get your taxes done FREE!! United Way's VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program is coming to Okeechobee. FREE tax preparation provided by IRS certified volunteers for household incomes of under $66,000. Don't pay for filing, loans, or rapid refunds. Save your money and let us prepare your tax return for FREE! Call 239-433-3900 to book your appointment!

Meme Creation at the Morningside Branch. Learn what it takes to create those Memes you see online.

Registration is not required for these workshops with the exception of the Lewis Branch, but space is limited. Please be sure to bring your electronic devices fully charges with all of your passwords/logins. For details, stop by any branch library or visit: www.stlucieco.gov/library.

St. Luke's Episcopal Church's School of the Arts has its Yoga Class on Thursdays, 4:30 p.m., at the church's SLSA Building, 5150 S.E. Railway Avenue, Cove Road at Dixie Highway, Port Salerno. $10 per session. Call 772-286-5455.

An evening of dinner, dancing, live and silent auction. All proceeds will be for the benefit and growth of Peace Lutheran School.

It’s the 10th Annual Bonsai Bash for 2020

Fun, Food, Dancing & Spirits, there’s always plenty!

It’s SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29TH
Save The Date, or make an early reservation & you won’t be LATE!

Then spend the savings at the auctions; of course, we take cash!

Save the Date or confirm your reservation, to join us at our 2020 Bonsai Bash Celebration!

Cocktails, Hors d’oeuvres, Dancing,
Silent & Live Auction

For more information, contact info@heathcotebotanicalgardens.org

More than a dueling pianos show, Howl at the Moon is a high-energy music show. Come sing, dance, and howl as the most talented musicians perform your favorite rock, pop, and dance hits.

In this powerful drama set in a Bronx Catholic school in 1964, Sister Aloysius, the school principal, takes matters into her own hands when she suspects the progressive and beloved parish priest, Father Flynn, of improper relations with the only African-American student at the school.

Doubt: A Parable was awarded the 2005 Tony Award for Best Play and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama when it was first performed on Broadway. It was also nominated for a total of eight Tony Awards, while winning four.

"Doubt: A Parable" runs from Friday, February 28th to Sunday, March 15th. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 8pm. Sunday performances begin at 2pm.

For more information or to purchase tickets, call 772-418-2439 or treasurecoasttheatre.com/doubt.

Students from South Fork High School in Stuart are studying the history of France in a unique way with a production of Les Miserables School Edition, an adaptation of the Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon which is performed by students only. The students present the musical February 26-29 at 7:30pm with a matinee on the 29th at 2pm.

Tickets: 772-564-5537 or www.balletverobeach.org
Program 2 of our expanded 2019-2020 Season represents our organizations commitment to diving deep into the work of both the choreographers and composers we feature in our performances. For the first in what promises to be many in the Composers Notebook series, we feature our unique collaboration with local composer Paul Gay. Both of our much-lauded previous collaborations with Mr. Gay return to the stage. And in addition, this program will be brought to an exciting close with a world premiere work set to Gays thrilling Sonata for Violin and Piano co-choreographed by Ballet Master Camilo A. Rodriguez and Artistic Director Adam Schnell.

Every Friday Night and Saturday night we offer Live Music. Call us at (772) 337-3546 for up to date information on all of our entertainment. We are located in the East Port Plaza in Port St Lucie, 9144 S US Hwy 1.
21 and over, Free Cover, Great Service, and the Best Bands!

The givers get! From 2/23-2/29 visit Jersey Mike’s in Port St. Lucie to redeem the attached coupons and Jersey Mike’s will donate $1 for each coupon redeemed! Yep, that’s right – you can redeem all four coupons* and $4 will be donated to Place of Hope.

AND if you visit Christ Fellowship Port St. Lucie this week and ask any Dream Team member for a Jersey Mike’s card, you will receive a card to get a FREE sub with a $2 donation to Place of Hope. The Dream Team will be handing out 3,000 cards in an effort to help us reach our goal of $10,000! Please share with your friends and family! We will be posting on our Facebook page on 2/23 to help spread the word!

*all coupons are valid from 2/23 – 2/29 and are good for one person per visit per day.

McKee’s Ocean Sole Exhibition will be on display throughout the Garden from November 1, 2019 through May 31, 2020. This exhibition features 40 brightly colored, whimsical hand-crafted marine species sculptures made from recycled flip flops that have washed upon the shores of Africa and were created by artisans from Ocean Sole located in Kenya.



The story of each sculpture begins as a flip flop on someone’s feet, which is later discarded and ultimately ends up in our earth’s waterways, landfills and oceans. The artists collect, clean, compress and carve it into beautiful art. The sculptures are made from upcycled EVA rubber flip flops, contact adhesive glue, and in some of the larger sculptures, recycled Styrofoam and wire.



Ocean Sole’s mission is to turn flip flop pollution into inspiring art to promote conservation and create employment. Their focus is 100% on conservation entrepreneurship. Ocean Sole positively impacts over 1,000 Kenyans through the collection of flip flops and direct employment. Their masterpieces create employment for a country that has 40% unemployment, but also sends a message about how we can help our planet, our oceans and people. Revenue generated from the sale of these sculptures helps clean up the beaches, provide vocational and educational programs to Kenyans, and supports conservation efforts. Over 80% of land waste ends up in our seas, impacting both human and marine life. Recycling efforts on the East African coast have made significant improvements to the environment and the quality of life within the areas which Ocean Sole operates and impacts.

The Paula A. Lewis Branch Library kicks off the 2020 ArtSpace program featuring artwork by five local residents on display now through March 28.

· Maureen Joyce: A Massachusetts native, Joyce began painting as an outlet while her children grew up. She was mentored by her uncle and well known Rockport, MA artist Martin Ahearn. Since retiring to Port St. Lucie nine years ago, she has won numerous ribbons in watercolor art shows. Maureen’s favorite subjects are water view landscapes.

· Delia Korman: A native New Yorker, Korman won her first awards for her designs and sketches of women’s apparel before she moved to Port St. Lucie more than 20 years ago. She began studying abstract art under Lea Shaw about 10 years ago and she has not been able to put her paint brush down since. She has exhibited her work at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center, Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens, the PNC Bank and the Morningside Library.

· Floyd Markowitz: Markowitz has been drawing since he was 4 years old. He studied in the Fine Arts Program at Montgomery College and the University of Maryland. Since moving to Florida in 1997, he’s been active in the Port St. Lucie art community as a member of Port St. Lucie Art League. His work has been recognized along the Treasure Coast, including work selected as part the Port St. Lucie beautification program wrapping Utility Boxes along the Cross Town Expressway.

· Fran Sine: Sine enjoys painting people and drawing figures in a variety of settings. With her preferred medium as acrylic, she incorporates architecture and nature into many of her compositions. Her art has been shown in St. Andrews Art Show and the Port St. Lucie Civic Center, and she has received awards for her work.

· Joe Young: A permanent resident of St. Lucie County since March 2005, Young is inspired by the beauty of nature. He wants to give the viewer the feeling of being there. Painting somewhere between realism and impressionism he wants the viewers’ mind to blend the image together and interpret what they see.

Residents interested in displaying their artwork as part of the Kilmer Library’s non-commercial ArtSpace area should contact Kasha Barska at 772-871-5482 or barskak@stlucieco.org .

This is not a commercial venue. Artwork is displayed for enjoyment purposes only.

The Susan Broom Kilmer Branch Librarys ArtSpace hosts works by Treasure Coast resident Katherine A. Taylor now through March 28.
An accomplished mural artist, illustrator and furniture refinisher, Taylor specializes in creating endearing portraits of frogs, fish, birds, chameleons, bugs and other creatures. The purpose of her work is to provide quality artwork, which will spark a spontaneous smile from the viewer and make the world a little happier.
A native of Southern California, Taylor moved to the Treasure Coast in 2018. Her vision is to be awarded a MacArthur Fellowship and provide free happy artwork to childrens hospitals, non-profit organizations, social service organizations and low-income health clinics across the globe. When discouraged about her work, Taylor thinks of all the people who must have told Jim Henson he would never be successful creating stories with a puppet of a frog and a bossy pig and she is then encouraged to keep creating.
Residents interested in displaying their artwork as part of the Kilmer Librarys non-commercial ArtSpace area should contact Librarian Delphine Newton at 772-462-2787 or newtond@stlucieco.org. This is not a commercial venue. Artwork is displayed for enjoyment purposes only.
The Susan Broom Kilmer Branch of the St. Lucie County Library System is located at 101 Melody Lane. For more information about programs visit: www.stlucieco.gov/Library.

The Paula A. Lewis Branch Library is pleased to host a touring exhibition of work by Washington Post editorial cartoonist Herb Block focusing on Civil Rights on display now through early March.

Block, famously known as "Herblock,” is among the world’s best known and most admired political cartoonists. Born on Oct. 13, 1909, the native Chicagoan spent his 72-year career fighting against abuses of the powerful.

Sponsored by The Herb Block Foundation, the goal of this exhibition is to promote Herblock's efforts to defend the rights and freedoms of Americans through his political cartoons. Prepared by Curator Harry L. Katz, these exhibitions can be used for teaching or promoting the American topics that reflect Herblock's passions: Education, Democracy, Civil Rights, the Presidency and the Environment (Ever Green). Together all five exhibits present a fascinating history of Herblock's 72 year career, spanning from 1929 to the new millennium.

For more information about the exhibition visit: http://www.herblockexhibitions.org/exhibit.org.

The Paula A. Lewis Library is located at 2950 SW Rosser Blvd. in Port St. Lucie. For more information about library events visit: www.stlucieco.gov/library.