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Mary Schenkel

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Quail Valley Charities: Helping community, with panache!

Quail Valley Charities hosted another activity-filled, two-week fundraiser, with events held at the Quail Valley River Club, the ...

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Distinctly Ukrainian flavor inspires at ‘Symphonic’ recital

Susan Smith, Indian River Symphonic Association board president, welcomed top IRSA donors to an exceptional piano recital featuring ...

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Circle ladies embrace ‘specialness’ of philanthropic mission

The ladies of the Circle, a philanthropic group of women whose contributions help fund the community enrichment initiatives ...

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Incomparable Kathie Pierce: A legacy of caring and commitment

Vital Vero health organizations – from the VNA to the Mental Health Association and numerous others – were ...

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‘Empowered’: Abuse victim’s book aids healing

Jeffrey Pickering, president/CEO of the Indian River Community Foundation, can vividly recall the panic attack he experienced on ...

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Donors get ‘splash’ course in Float Hope program’s success

Wearing Christmas hats and ear-to-ear grins, young participants in Float Hope of Indian River County marched with confidence ...

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Moorings-Habitat partnership builds on rock-solid foundation

At an Appreciation Luncheon at the Moorings Yacht and Country Club, members of the Moorings Habitat Partnership committee, ...

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‘Bond’-ing over glad tidings at Land Trust’s Rock City benefit

Hurricane Nicole played havoc with the initial date of the Indian River Land Trust’s Annual Benefit at Rock ...

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Lin’s virtuosity highlights Atlantic Classical Orchestra benefit

Supporters of the Atlantic Classical Orchestra were pleased to gather once again at the Orchid Island Beach Club ...

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Mutual expressions of thanks at Hibiscus’ Candlelight Ball

A fashionable crowd walked the red carpet as they arrived at the Oak Harbor Club for an elegant ...

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Vero-bound ORCA shares deep data dive with supporters

The Ocean Research and Conservation Association founded by Edith “Edie” Widder, Ph.D. in 2005, will soon begin a ...

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Youth Guidance’s new program ‘homes’ in on helping parents

As it enters its 50th anniversary year, the Youth Guidance Mentoring Academy is embarking upon a $1.5 million ...