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Mary Schenkel

People

‘Holidays at McKee’: Nothing but good cheer here!

McKee Botanical Garden, a magical place at any time of year, takes on a particularly festive glow during ...

People

Musical magic in the air at ‘Holidays Come to Citrus Bowl’

The Vero Beach High School Performing Arts Center took their seasonal concert outdoors this year, presenting “The Holidays ...

People

Wreath event: From a grateful community, with love

On National Wreaths Across America Day, ceremonies are carried out each December to “Remember, Honor and Teach” at ...

People

Priceless moments at Youth Guidance End-of-Year fest

Children enrolled in the current semester of the Youth Guidance Mentoring Academy gathered recently with their families – ...

People

Downsized Christmas Boat Parade still makes a splash

Like many events this year, the recent 2020 Moorings Christmas Lighted Boat Parade was a scaled-down but no ...

People

‘Book Club’ author: No question, reading’s the answer

“What are you reading?” The question was posed by Will Schwalbe, author of “The End of Your Life ...

People

Digital party was ‘Nutcracker’ backers’ cup of tea

The annual Tea Up for the Nutcracker fundraiser to benefit Ballet Vero Beach took on quite a different ...

Arts

Reel deal: Inside Ballet Vero’s filming of ‘Nutcracker’

When the coronavirus put a halt to in-person productions, Ballet Vero Beach found a way to not just ...

People

Wintergreen Night Lights: S’more holiday fun at ELC

The Environmental Learning Center, a magical place at any time, is especially enchanting during the annual Wintergreen Night ...

People

Cheery hellos and good buys at ‘Christmas Tree Lane’

Neither the current pandemic nor damage from prior hurricanes could deter the stalwart Presbyterian Women from hosting their ...

People

Turkey Trotters put best leg forward to fight poverty

Aided by generous sponsors and an abundance of volunteers, a smaller than usual but no less enthusiastic crowd ...

People

ELC honors extraordinary legacies of Loy and McCabe

Each in their own way, Alma Lee Loy and Robert (Bob) F. McCabe, who both passed away in ...