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The 11th annual Treasure Coast Waterway Cleanup is 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday along 125 miles of waterways in Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties. Help clean up seven sites in Martin County, 11 sites in St. Lucie County and eight sites in Indian River County. All ages are welcome to volunteer. For more information, call 772-285-1646 or go to www.tcwaterwaycleanup.com - Home.
Here are the cleanup sites:
Indian RiverSide Park Boat Ramp, 1707 N.E. Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach
Jensen Beach Causeway Boat Ramp, 889 N.E Causeway Blvd., Jensen Beach
Jimmy Graham Boat Ramp, 8555 S.E Gomez Ave., Hobe Sound
Johnathan Dickinson State Park, 16450 S.E. Federal Highway, Hobe Sound
Leighton Park Boat Ramp, 2701 S.W. Cornell Ave., Palm City
Stuart Causeway Boat Ramp, S.E. Ocean Blvd.
Sandsprit Park Boat Ramp, 3443 S.E. St. Lucie Blvd., Stuart
C-24 Canal Park Boat Ramp, 500 S.E. Oakridge Drive, Port St. Lucie
River Park Marina, 500 E. Prima Vista Blvd., Port St. Lucie
Veterans Park at Rivergate, 2200 S.E. Veterans Memorial Parkway, Port St. Lucie
Causeway Cove Marina, 601 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce
Fort Pierce Yacht Club, 700 N. Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce
Harbortown Marina, 1936 Harbortown Drive, Fort Pierce
Jaycee Park Boat Ramp, Melaleuca Drive off State Road A1A, Fort Pierce
Manatee Center Boat Ramp, 480 N. Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce
Pelican Yacht Club, 1120 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce
Smithsonian Marine Eco Center, 414 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce
Stan Blum Boat Ramp, 613 North Beach Causeway, Fort Pierce
MacWilliams Park Boat Basin, 3361 Bridge Plaza Drive, Vero Beach
Riverside Park Boat Ramp, Merrill Barber Bridge at Indian Riverside Park, Vero Beach
Sebastian Main Street Boat Ramp, Main Street and North Indian River Drive
Sebastian Inlet Marina, 8685 U.S. 1, Micco
Suntex Marina at Grand Harbor, 1221 Marina Village Circle, Vero Beach
Vero Beach Municipal Marina, 3611 Rio Vista Blvd., Vero Beach
Vero Marine Center, 12 Royal Palm Pointe, Vero Beach
Wabasso Causeway Boat Ramp at State Road 510
The second annual World Beer Classic is 4-8 p.m. Saturday at First Data Field at 525 N.W. Peacock Blvd., in Port St. Lucie. The St. Lucie Mets game begins at 6:30 p.m. Fireworks follow the game. Watch baseball while you enjoy unlimited samples of more than 20 different beers from a commemorative cup. Local breweries include Walking Tree Brewery, Side Door Brewing, Sailfish Brewing and Hop Life Brewing. Plus, there’s Pierced Ciderworks. Admission is $25 in advance and $35 at the gate. Tickets must be picked up at the will-call window on the day of the event. For more information, call 772-418-5051 or go to theworldbeerclassic.com.
Kickin’ Cancer 2.0 Music Festival is Saturday at Rizzo’s in Fort Pierce. Doors open at 11 a.m. Kids are welcome until 7 p.m. The festival features a dozen different musicians coming together to raise money for one of their own. It also includes face painting, a glitter stand and food for sale. Tie-dye t-shirt will be for sale. Admission is free, but $4 wristbands come with a beverage and proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society and Vaughn Benson, a fellow musician battling testicular cancer. For more information, call 772-461-0655
The third annual Back-to-School Family Fun Day is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at LaPorte Farms at 7700 129th St., in Sebastian. The day includes free book bags and school supplies while they last, face painting, pony rides, bounce houses, a magic show, a corn bin, hay rides, duck races, a dunk tank, food vendors and giveaways. For more information, go to www.laportefarms.com.
Also, the Back-to-School Event at the Indian River Mall is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at 6200 20th St., in Vero Beach. The event has free backpacks for the first 100 children who attend, face painting and giveaways from the Indian River County School District, Indian River County Sheriff’s Office, Dillard’s, J.C. Penney, Sears, Macy’s, T-Mobile and Chick-Fil-A. For more information, go to www.facebook.com/indianrivermall.
Throwback To The 80s and 90s Party
Date: Friday July 27, Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Hop Life Brewing Company /679 NW Enterprise Dr. #101, Port Saint Lucie, FL, 34986 Calling all party people ! 80s v/s 90s retro rewind party hosted by our own awesome Beertenders Charity and Kinsey ! ~Come dressed up in your favorite 80s or 90s fashion and you will have a chance to win some great prizes ! Live DJ ~BobbyT will be spinning your favorite 80s and 90s tunes
Guided Kayaking at the Savannas Preserve State Park
Friday July 27, 2018 through Saturday July 28, 2018.
Time: 8:00 am - 10:30 am
Location: Savannas Preserve State Park/ 2541 SE Walton Road, Port St Lucie
Price: $10/person + State Park Admission Fee
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 per person donation to the Friends of Savannas, plus the state park admission fee ($2 a person, or $3 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.
4th Annual Charity Tournament benefiting Hibiscus Children's Center
Friday July 27, Time: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Bent Pine Golf Club / 6001 Clubhouse Dr., Vero Beach, Florida 32967
Smoke Inn Cigars, Vero Beach along with Drew Estate are hosting their 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament to benefit Hibiscus Children's Center. Grab your golf clubs and join us on Friday, July 27th at Bent Pine Golf Club for an afternoon of cigars, golf, and friendly competition. Registration begins at 11:30a.m., followed by a 1:15p.m. shotgun start. The entry fee is $125 per player, or $500 per foursome.
-Gross Score Wins
-Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams
-Every player receives a welcome bag
-Every player receives a Drew Estate Cigar pack
-Longest Drive Competition
-Closest to the Pin Competition
Contact Smoke Inn Cigars, Vero Beach at (772)562-5556, or go to our website for more info!
Chow Down Palm City Martin County Friday July 27, Time: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Jock Leighton Park / 3755 SW Mapp Rd, Palm City, Florida 34990
Food Trucks Round Up! Come join us and have dinner & dessert from the best South Florida gourmet food trucks! Every meal is freshly prepared and cooked to order....Adult Beverages are available. Bring a lawn chair...Sit back - Relax and Enjoy some gourmet food!! For kids there are swings, play structures and open fields with space for families to picnic.....Food - Family and Fun
Downtown Friday Festival
Indian River County Friday July 27, 6:00 pm- 9:00 pm
Location: Main Street Vero Beach / 14th Ave., Vero Beach, Florida
Main Street Vero Beach is hosting their Downtown Friday Festival, this Friday 7/27/2018. Music, Food, Beverages, Vendors, Crafts. Fun for the entire family and pet friendly too. Come on out to have a good time. Main Street Vero Beach – Dedicated to the revitalization and promotion of Historic Downtown Vero Beach
Screen on the Green: Free Outdoor Family Movie Night
Event occurs every Friday of every month.
Time: 6:00 pm Location: Renaissance Charter School of St. Lucie
Address: 300 NW Cashmere Blvd., Port Saint Lucie, Florida 34986
Screen on the Green will turn Renaissance Charter of St Lucie’s field into a theater under the stars! Watch FREE screenings of your favorite movies and have fun with friends and family on Fridays during the summer! Bring a blanket or a chair and purchase snacks and beverages from our stocked concession stand or vendors! OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! You do not have to attend RCSSL to join the fun! Gates will open at 6 PM with the movies starting at dusk. MOVIE; Beauty and the Beast (Live Action)
Sunset/Full Moon Tour
Date: Friday July 27, Time: 7:00 pm - 9:15 pm
Motorized Kayak Adventures of the Treasure Coast
Address: 613 North Beach Causeway, Fort Pierce, Florida 34949
Ssunset/fullmoon tour registration is now open. $48 PP. 10% discount for parties of 4 or more. Book online at www.motorizedkayakadventures.com or call Cathy at 772.380.68105. Limited seating.
If you were holding out until Florida's sales tax holiday — which kicks off at 12:01 a.m. Aug. 3 and runs through 11:59 p.m. Aug. 5 — to save a little money on a new computer, printer or other technology item, you're out of luck.
Lawmakers did not include technology items up to $750 in this year's backto- school tax holiday like they did last year.
Excluding the biggest savings incentive comes on top of changes lawmakers made in 2016 when they shortened the tax holiday from 10 days to three and lowered the tax-free threshold for clothing from $100 to $60.
Whether you have kids to shop for or not, this is a rare chance to save at least 6 percent on state and local taxes.
The state will waive sales tax on clothes, footwear and certain accessories selling for $60 or less and most school supplies up to $15.
Tax-free items include shirts, purses, pants, backpacks, diapers, pens, pencils, notebooks and lunch boxes.
So if you're not the patient type, you might want to stay home and fill up your online cart. Stores are expected to be filled with hurried shoppers.
Shop smart
Just because items are exempt from tax, not everything will be at the lowest prices of the season. Make sure to check and compare prices.
Save more by following these tips:
❚ Follow the general rules of Black Friday, such as coming up with a game plan, a budget and taking the sales circulars with you and a fully charged smartphone.
❚ Know what is tax free and what isn’t. Have the list of eligible items handy.
❚ Use coupons and rewards programs. The coupons are another good reason to bring the ads with you. You also can find coupons on store websites and mobile apps.
❚ Earn points and rewards with store loyalty programs which equate to money off a future purchase.
❚ Price match. Many stores match competitors’ advertised prices if they sell the identical item. Some require you to bring the physical newspaper advertisements to customer service desk for a price match and others allow you to price match competitors’ online prices including those on Amazon.
Shopping online Beat the crowds by taking advantage of the same tax break online. Here are some tips:
❚ Always look for coupon codes and free shipping and read return policies.
❚ Avoid shipping fees by using instore pickup. Stores that offer this option include Best Buy, J.C. Penney, Kmart, Office Depot, OfficeMax, Macy’s, Kohl’s, Sears, Staples, Target and Walmart.
❚ Earn cash back on purchases. Use websites such as Ebates.com, TopCashback. com or your credit card’s portal to earn a percentage of your purchase back. Ebates offers in-store cashback at a growing number of stores when you link your credit card to your account.
❚ Smartphone app Ibotta also offers cash back rebates in-store and at select websites including Amazon.
Receipt reminders
Check your receipt before leaving the store to make sure you weren't accidentally charged tax. Other reasons to keep your receipts are:
❚ Easier exchanges or returns. If the store is out of a size or a color you want, see if you can exchange the item for the right size and color once it’s in stock.
❚ Price adjustments. If an item you bought goes on sale within the week or two after, some stores will credit you the difference.
❚ For submitting rebates. If you buy an item that’s eligible for a rebate, make sure to submit the rebate or it won't be a good deal. If you’re not going to follow through, consider looking for another sale.
Stocking up
❚ During the tax holiday and the days leading up to the new school year, stores will have some of the best prices on essentials such as notebook paper and notebooks.
❚ Stock up to avoid having to pay full price in the middle of the school year.
❚ Consider donating extra school supplies to a school supply drive.
❚ In a few weeks, plan to shop clearance racks when school supplies and clothes will be marked down. For young children, buy the next size in clothes when the price is right.
Back 2 School Backpack Palooza
Aug 4, 2018 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Time Comments: 300 backpacks given away on 1st come, 1st served basis
Address:Open Lot on Corner of Avenue Q & 25th Street
1711 North 25th Street Fort Pierce, FL 34947
Who:Kids in grades K-8 and their families
Cost: Free
Description:
CMI Tax & Mulit-Services, along with Kings Kids Academy of Learning have partnered together to present the 2018 Backpack Palooza! 300 backpacks with school supplies will be given away on a first come, first served basis. There will also be food, snow cones, bounce houses, raffles, music and fun for the entire family. https://portstlucie.macaronikid.com/...ckpack-palooza
2018 Back to School Expo at the Fenn Center
Aug 4, 2018 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Address: Havert L. Fenn Center
2000 Virginia Avenue Fort Pierce, FL 34982
Who: Parents/caregivers and school-aged children
Cost: FREE
Description: At the 2018 Back to School Expo, parents can receive one stop" access to valuable resources and services for the whole family, including but not limited to: health, vision, & dental screenings, school physical appointments, safety information, budgeting, nutrition, and other community resources information, book bags and school supplies distribution to our deserving students in support of school readiness (while supplies last).
How: Just show up (recommends confirming details to ensure dates/times haven't changed)
More Info: Visit www.facebook.com/BTSExpo/
Caribbean American Cultural Group's Back to School Backpack Giveaway at Fountain Plaza
Aug 4, 2018 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Address: Fountain Plaza 10012-10016 South Federal Highway Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952
Who: Children in grades K - 12th
Cost: Free
Description: Sign your child up to receive a backpack from Caribbean American Cultural Group. Backpacks with supplies will be given away to children in grades K-12. To get a backpack, you must sign up with your child's name, gender, grade and contact number by calling either Fiona Williams at 772-342-6919 or Conrad Brown at 772-361-5789 before July 20th.
Children must be present to collect bag and supplies
More Info: Visit CACG Inc. or call Fiona Williams at 772-342-6919 or Conrad Brown at 772-361-5789
Port St. Lucie Civic Center
Saturday August 4, 2018
10AM - 4PM
Food Trucks, arts and crafts and entertainment for the whole family Back to School Family Expo - ChristianFM
The 44th annual Aerial Antics Youth Circus is 7 p.m. Saturday at Saint Edward’s School at 1895 Saint Edward’s Drive in Vero Beach.
It’s a unique gymnastics, dance and circus aerial production featuring more than 250 students from ages 3 to 25 enrolled in the City of Vero Beach Recreation Department’s gymnastics and performing arts classes and the Aerial Antics summer camp at Leisure Square. Tickets are $8 for adults and $7 for children and seniors and can be bought at Leisure Square and Riverside Racquet Complex. For more information, call 772-567-2144 or go to www.covb.org.
The Jerry Garcia Days Between Festival is 3-11 p.m. Saturday at Causeway Cove Marina at 601 Seaway Drive in Fort Pierce. Celebrate the life of Jerry Garcia, who was born Aug. 1, 1942, and died Aug. 9, 1995, with three live bands paying tribute to Grateful Dead, The Allman Brothers Band and Widespread Panic. Plus, there’s a Treasure Coast V-Dub Club car show. Admission is free, but parking is $10 per vehicle. For more information, call 772-539-4704 or go to causewaycove.com.
Paint the Park Pink is 5:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday at First Data Field at 525 N.W. Peacock Blvd., in Port St. Lucie. The game is at 6:30 p.m. Help the St. Lucie Mets in the fight against breast cancer. Wear pink clothing to the game to fill the stadium with pink and get a raffle ticket. Plus, players will be wearing custom jerseys up for auction and fireworks follow the game. Proceeds benefit the St. Lucie County chapter of Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.
Then, the third annual ALS Awareness Day and Ice Bucket Challenge is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at First Data Field in Port St. Lucie. Help the St. Lucie Mets raise awareness about Lou Gehrig's disease. The game starts at noon, and the ice bucket challenge follows the game. Proceeds benefit ALwayS for ALS. Tickets are $8-$10. For more information or to get tickets, go to www.milb.com/st-lucie.
The Back to School Family Expo is 10 a. m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center at 9221 S.E. Civic Center Place. The educational day for the whole family also has food trucks, snacks, arts and crafts and entertainment. Vendors will provide special offers for attendees that day. The event is inside and outside the civic center and partially would be moved inside if it rains. For more information, go to christianfm.com.
The Humane Society of the Treasure Coast’s fourth annual Pup Crawl begins 5:30 p.m. Saturday in downtown Stuart. Participants get VIP access to five dog-friendly bars in the downtown district, including a free drink at each stop along the way. The first stop is Mulligan’s Beach House Bar & Grill from 5:30-7 p.m., the second stop is Spritz City Bistro from 7-8 p.m., the third stop at Vine & Barley from 8-9 p.m., the fourth stop is Sneaki Tiki from 9-10 p.m., and the fifth stop is The Crafted Keg from 10-11 p.m. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. The theme is “Harry Pawtter,” and there will be a costume contest, prizes, raffles and giveaways. All dogs must be kept on non-retractable leashes and properly cared for always. For more information, go to www.hstc1.org.
The 10th annual Birthday Party at The Children’s Museum of the Treasure Coast is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at 1707 N.E. Indian River Drive in Jensen Beach. The party includes arts and crafts, games and cake. Admission is $8.50 for ages 3 and older, $4.25 for ages 1-2 and free for those younger than 1 and museum members. For more information, call 772-225-7575 or go to www.childrensmuseumtc.org.
Kids Fishing Tournament
Do you know a local young angler? If so, join us on Saturday, Aug, 11, at the 36th Annual Kids Fishing Tournament sponsored by PAL, Savanna Fishing Club, PSL Angler's Club and the City's Parks & Recreation Department. Participants who are 5 to 9 years old register at 7:30 a.m. and fish from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Those 10 to 14 years old register at 9 a.m. and fish from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Adults must accompany all children 8 years old and younger. Don't forget: Single-hook lures only and eye protection! We recommend bread, worms, chicken liver or shiners as bait.
Cheeseburgers in Paradise
Indian River County Friday August 10, 2018 through Saturday August 11 Time: 6:00 pm Location: Riverside Theatre
Address: 3250 Riverside Park Dr, Vero Beach, Florida 32963
Welcome, to Cheeseburgers in Paradise, a laid back party where you can leave the stress of everyday life behind. Enjoy a one-of-a-kind Kicked-Back Key West Vibe with live music under the oak trees at Riverside Theatre. Chill-out with tropical drinks, cold beer and a creative variety of fire-grilled cheeseburgers from our bar and grill. Plus spin-wheel prizes and free craft beer samples from Walking Tree Brewery! Then cool off inside with our hilarious live stand-up comedians or dueling pianos music request shows with a chance to win a fantastic door prizes when you purchase tickets for a show.
FREE ADMISSION FOR OUTDOOR CONCERT 6PM-9:30PM
Sunset Saturday Free Concert Series
Event occurs the second Saturday of every month.
Location: Humiston Park, Ocean Drive, 3000 Ocean Dr, Vero Beach, FL 32963
The Sunset Saturday Night Free Concert Series in Vero Beach is a monthly music festival that is fun for the whole family! The Oceanside Business Association loves to promote Arts & Culture and we have the perfect outdoor venue for doing so located at Humiston Park on Ocean Drive in Vero Beach.
Come out and enjoy fantastic music once a month on a gorgeous Florida Saturday night. Outside food and beverages are discouraged in lieu of the many food venues and beverage bars which are on-site on concert nights. You will find different styles of music each month. When the music is over, you can enjoy a stroll down Ocean Drive, and maybe cruise on over to an after-party at one of our fabulous hotels, restaurants, and bars!
Lincoln Park Academy Greyhound Dash 5k run/walk Saturday Time: 7:00 am - 10:00 am
Location: River Walk Center, Address: 600 N. Indian River Drive
Price: Pre-race: Students $15; Adults $20; Race day - All $25
This event will raise money to support the Lincoln Park Academy cross country and track and field teams during the upcoming school year. https://www.simplerace.com/events/17...yhound-dash-5k
Police Athletic League Free Fishing ClinicSaturday Time: 8:00 am- 10:00 am Location: Port St. Lucie Police Athletic League, Inc.
Address: 2101 SE Tiffany Ave, Port Saint Lucie, Florida 34952
The PAL Fishing Clinic will teach participants the basics of Bass Fishing, the best techniques to use, how to tie knots and how to use lures. If you have a fishing rod, bring it, if not, we'll supply one. For more information call PAL (772) 398-9436
USA Bowling Blastoff Saturday Time: 10:00 am- 2:00 pm
Location: Saint Lucie Lanes, 6759 S US Highway 1, Port Saint Lucie, Florida
Saint Lucie Lanes partners with the International Bowling Campus Youth Development to bring your family an amazing day of FREE fun and bowling. All those wishing to attend, pre-register for Saint Lucie Lanes' upcoming USA Bowling League kick-off Saturday, August 18th at 9:30 am. Limited to 200 Children. Register Early On-Line:https://bowlsaintlucie.eventbrite.com to reserve your spot.
Pink Panther Sneaks into the Morningside Library Saturday Time: 2:00 pm Morningside Library
Address: 2410 SE Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie.
Featuring Steve Martin and Kevin Kline, the bumbling Inspector Clouseau is back in this remake as he tries to solve the murder of a famous soccer coach and find out who stole the infamous Pink Panther diamond. This film is rated PG with a running time of 93 minutes. Anyone younger than 13 must have a permission slip signed by a parent or guardian. Permission slips will be available at the front desk
Something different - Wild Game Dinner Okeechobee County SATURDAY Time: 6:00 pm- 9:00 pm Location: Quail Creek Plantation
Address: 12399 NE 224th St, Okeechobee, Florida 34972
Please join our team of chefs lead by our head chef, Ray Gardener and our special guest Chef from Quail Valley Golf Club in Vero Beach, Joe Faria for our wild game dinner on Saturday, August 11, 2018. We will host our annual wild game dine around while serving five delectable courses with wine pairings. Please inquire at the clubhouse office about this spectacular dinner and ask about our overnight special. Seating is limited, so make your reservations today!
Perseid Meteor Shower & Star Party Saturday Time: 7:30 pm- 10:00 pm
Location: Environmental Learning Center ,255 Live Oak Dr, Vero Beach, Florida
The ELC is a great place to see it because our lagoon island gets beautifully dark at night making it a favorite for stargazers! - 7:30pm Fun presentation of what the Perseid Meteor Shower is. 8:00 – 10:00pm Star and planet viewing using high powered telescopes. - Starry Storytime & Space Craft for kids. Touch Tank Encounters. Night Sky Guides with fun facts. The Perseid Meteor Shower is one of the most popular meteor showers that occurs each year, and this year it’s predicted to be even better with the new moon falling on the night of the shower’s peak. The ELC is already a very dark campus at nighttime, but with the new moon, this should create one of the most dark (and we mean DARK!) and ideal viewing opportunities for any meteor shower. Be sure to bring a comfy blanket or a lawn chair or lounge chair & binoculars if you have them to view this spectacular shooting-star celebration here at the ELC’s extra-dark campus. We’ll also have binoculars for rent and give out glow items to add to the evening fun!
ST. LUCIE COUNTY — St. Lucie County’s Parks and Recreation Department will host free pool parties to celebrate summer.
Featuring music, games, prizes and more – these nearly-end-of-summer pool parties give residents and tourists that chance to experience St. Lucie County’s public pools for free.
❚ Friday, Aug. 10 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Lincoln Park Pool, 1311 Avenue M, Fort Pierce
❚ Saturday, Aug. 18 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Lakewood Park Pool, 5990 Emerson Ave., Fort Pierce
❚ Saturday, Aug. 25 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Ravenswood Pool, 400 SW
Ravenswood Lane, Port St. Lucie For more information, call 772-8712183 or visit: //www.stlucieco.gov/ aquatic.
Learn how to swim
The second annual Gifford Swim Day is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Gifford Aquatic Center at 4895 43r d Ave., in Vero Beach. The free day includes swimming instructors teaching water safety techniques. The first 250 children who participate get a custom swim cap, towel and goggles. The center has a large walk-in activity pool and a children’s spray and play deck. The heated pool has a zerodepth entry and six lanes for lap swimming. For more information, call 772-770-5312 or go to www.ircrec. com/gac.
Clean up the park
SEA a Difference Saturdays is 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at Jaycee Park at 4200 Ocean Drive in Vero Beach. It happens again Sept. 8 and Oct. 13.
People of all ages are welcome to meet up and clean up, and then enjoy nature-related activities and games at the beach. Bring a picnic lunch. For more information, go to www.facebook. com/seaadifference.
Treasure Coast Square Mall Back to School Bash: This annual free event will be noon to 4 p.m. Saturday in the J.C. Penney Court. Get your lastminute shopping done while you enjoy music and dance performances, bungee rides, face painting and more. Vendors will share information about after school activities. Treasure Coast Square mall is at 3174 U.S. 1 in Jensen Beach.
Boys & Girls Club of Indiantown Back to School Bash: There’s no need to travel far for a back-to-school event if you live in Indiantown. The Boys & Girls Club and Indiantown Community Outreach will host the 11th Annual Indiantown. Back to School Bash 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. The event will include a free school supply giveaway while supplies last, as well as free immunization screenings courtesy of the Florida Department of Health of Martin County. There also will be free food and drinks, entertainment, rock painting and prizes. The Boys & Girls Club in Indiantown is at 17375 S.W. Palm Beach Road in Indiantown.
Back to School Crafts at Michaels: Keep little ones occupied with a back-to-school themed craft while you shop for art or school supplies at Michaels from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. The cost for ages 3 and up is $2, while the cost for those 6 and up is $5 and includes all supplies. Michaels is at 2500 U.S. 1 in Stuart. Call 772-6923525 or visit michaels.com for more information.
VERO BEACH — Some military veterans and Indian River County residents have been spreading the word via social media, spurring community interest in lining the streets in red, white and blue for a downtown funeral procession Saturday morning. "Flags, signs and lots of red, white and blue is encouraged along the route," wrote Marine Sgt. T.J. Fagan in his Facebook post on the Indian River County Community Roundup page.
It's all to honor and pay respect to Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Jonathan Richard Clement, a 2006 graduate of Vero Beach High School, who died July 31 after an accident at Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego, California. A military burial is Saturday at Crestlawn Cemetery, 1216 14th Ave., after a 10 a.m. funeral service at Community Church of Vero Beach, 1901 23rd St. The military burial service is expected to begin about 11:30 a.m.
The Snorkel Corn Summer Classic is noon to 8 p.m. Sunday atop the parking garage at 300 Orange Ave., in downtown Fort Pierce. The rooftop-like party is a music instrument drive with art and food vendors and a live music showcase with 16 acoustic acts. Admission is $6.50 in advance, $10 at the door and free for kids ages 12 and younger. Bring music instruments for donation. Proceeds benefit the Bluebird Educational
Foundation. The after-party is 7-10 p.m. at Pierced Ciderworks at 4 11 N. Second St., with live music from the Humdingers. For more information, go to www.facebook.com/snorkelcorn.
Winestock: A Day of Peace, Music & Wine is 1-5 p .m. Sunday at Summer Crush Vineyard & Winery at 4200 Johnston Road in Fort Pierce. Celebrate the 49th anniversary of Woodstock, which was Aug. 15-16, 1969, with live music from Dockstreet, a Woodstock-era band. Break out your beads, bell bottoms and tie-dye clothing for a hippie costume contest at 3:30 p.m. Plus, there’s food for sale. Proceeds benefit the Coalition for Independent Living Options. For more information, call 772-460-0500 or go to www.summercrushwine.com.
The End of Summer Pool Party is 5:30-7:30 p .m. Saturday at the
Lakewood Park Regional Park Swimming Pool at 5990 Emerson Ave., in Fort Pierce. The free party features music, games, prizes and swimming in the public pool. For more information, call 772-871-2183 or go to St. Lucie County, FL | Home.
The Fall Hunting Classic 2018 with free local pro hunting tips and seminars is Saturday in front of the fish tank at Bass Pro Shops at 2250 S.W. Gatlin Blvd., in Port St. Lucie.
Learn about call and decoying at 11 a.m.; archery insights to improving your aim at 2:30 p .m.; women’s hunting strategies, safe practices and choosing the right equipment at 3 p .m.; and stealth and scent control at 3:30 p.m. A survival wristband and an insulated tote will be given away to the first 25 attendees of each seminar who are ages 18 or older. For more information, call 772-785-7600 or go to www.facebook. com/bassproshopsportstluciefl.
The 4th Birthday Bash for Little Birthday Angels is 11:30 a.m. to 9 p .m. Saturday at American Icon Brewery at 1133 19th Place in Vero Beach. The community party includes free children’s activities such as face painting, a bounce house, a magician and a balloon artist. A $10 donation gets you a $10 credit at the brewery. Proceeds benefit Little Birthday Angels, which provides birthday celebrations for local homeless children. For more information, go to www.littlebirthdayangels. org.
Cheeseburgers in Paradise outdoor concerts are 6-9:30 p.m. Saturday at Riverside Theatre at 3250 Riverside Park Drive in Vero Beach. The party features live music from The Landsharks, a Jimmy Buffet tribute band. It also includes tropical drinks, cold beer and cheeseburgers for sale. Plus, there are spin-wheel prizes and free craft beer samples from Walking Tree Brewery. For more information, call 772-231-6990 or go to www.riversidetheatre. com.
Punk 4 the Park is noon to 10 p.m. Saturday at Walking Tree Brewery at 3209 Dodger Road in Vero Beach. The event includes live music from nine bands, vendors, food trucks, raffles and a street course demonstration. Proceeds benefit the Vero Beach Skate Park Alliance. For more information, call 772217-3502 or go to www.facebook.com/ walkingtreebrewery.
The Shipwrecked Adult Birthday Party is 6-9 p.m. Saturday at The Children’s Museum of the Treasure Coast at 1707 N.E. Indian River Drive in Jensen Beach.Tickets are $30 each and includes two drinks and food. Castaway, pirate and mermaid attire is encouraged. For more information, call 772-225-7575 or go to www.childrensmuseumtc.org.
The Treasure Coast International Film Festival is this weekend at Touch-star Cinemas Sabal Palms Luxury 6 at Sabal Palm Plaza at 2539 S. U.S. 1, south of Virginia Avenue, in Fort Pierce. Multiple movies are showing at 11 a.m., 1:45 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 7:15 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. Saturday. Individual movie tickets are $10. For more information, call 772-708-1106 or go to www.tcifilmfest.org. A director’s poolside rum and vodka party is 9 p .m. Saturday at Residence Inn by Marriott at 1920 S.W. Fountainview Blvd., in Port St. Lucie. Tickets are $20. Free seminars and conferences are from 10 a.m. to 3 p .m. Sunday and include a special effects workshop, a screenplay seminar and how to direct action. Reserve your seat by emailing your request to info@tcifilmfest.org.
The End of Summer Pool Party is 5:30-7:30 p .m. Saturday at the
Lakewood Park Regional Park Swimming Pool at 5990 Emerson Ave., in Fort Pierce. The free party features music, games, prizes and swimming in the public pool. For more information, call 772-871-2183 or go to St. Lucie County, FL | Home.
The Fall Hunting Classic 2018 with free local pro hunting tips and seminars is Saturday in front of the fish tank at Bass Pro Shops at 2250 S.W. Gatlin Blvd., in Port St. Lucie.
Learn about call and decoying at 11 a.m.; archery insights to improving your aim at 2:30 p .m.; women’s hunting strategies, safe practices and choosing the right equipment at 3 p .m.; and stealth and scent control at 3:30 p.m. A survival wristband and an insulated tote will be given away to the first 25 attendees of each seminar who are ages 18 or older. For more information, call 772-785-7600 or go to www.facebook. com/bassproshopsportstluciefl.
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Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County’s Fishing for Futures tournament.
The event will be held on Saturday, Sept. 1 at Causeway Cove Marina in Fort Pierce and features $12,000 in prize money.
The Club is looking for inshore and offshore anglers to join the fun and support the tournament. The captain’s meeting will be held on the Friday night prior to the tournament where boats captains will be given the rules and a list of the day’s activities. Tournament and Day for Kids Celebration---The tournament will be held in conjunction with the Day for Kids Celebration, a free family fun day and will include fishing, kid zone, games, contest, prizes, bounce houses, vendors and more. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County. To enter your boat in the offshore or inshore fishing tournament, join us as a sponsor or to sign up as a vendor, please contact Alicia Marshall at 772-460-99 18 ext. 107 or https://amarshall@bgcofslc.org.
The 3,000 members come from a variety of backgrounds. Contact the Club by calling 772-460-9918, visiting https://www.bgcofslc.org or by liking us at https://www.facebook.com/bgcofslc.
Homeschool families are invited to the Oxbow Eco-Center from 9 a.m. until noon on Friday, Aug. 31 for a free Open House event. The event features exhibits and resources by local organizations in support of homeschooling, including environmental education programs, scouting and 4H opportunities, homeschool co-op groups, art and music instruction and more.
It’s also a great opportunity to meet and network with other homeschool families and sign up for upcoming programs. Children ages 5 and older may participate in Oxbow Eco-Center’s Wonders of Nature activity centers while parents tour the exhibit booths and register for programming. Reservations are required. Please contact the Oxbow Eco-Center at 772-785-5833 or https://oxbow@stlucieco.org.
The Oxbow is a St. Lucie County Environmental Learning Center situated on 225 acres on the St. Lucie River, located at 5400 NE St. James Drive, 1.5 miles south of Midway Road in Port St. Lucie. It's across from the St. James Shopping Center.
For more details visit: https://www.oxboweco.com.
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