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Mary Schenkel

People

Virtual $100K grants have same transformational ‘Impact’

“We are live,” said Amy Acker, Impact 100 president, welcoming members on Zoom to the 2020 Impact 100 ...

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John’s Island Service League issues $200,000 challenge grant to raise money for COVID-19 fund

The John’s Island Community Service League has issued a $200,000 Challenge Grant to funding organizations to help increase ...

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Alma Lee Loy, 90, ‘Vero’s First Lady,’ dies on Good Friday

Vero Beach lost one of its greatest treasures with the Good Friday passing of Alma Lee Loy, 90. ...

People

Literacy Services shares the ‘Love’ at virtual luncheon

When the coronavirus pandemic forced the cancellation of their March 24 Love of Literacy Luncheon, Literacy Services of ...

Arts

Online with the show! Cultural Vero pivots to web

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, members of Vero’s arts and cultural community are using the creativity they ...

People

Grand gesture: Donated piano lifts patients’ spirits

The Scully Welsh Cancer Center has been given the gift of music, thanks to a generous donation by ...

People

For ‘Club’ kids, Nesty sets gold standard for inspiration

Prior to gatherings being canceled due to the pandemic, Anthony Nesty, the first black swimmer to win Olympic ...

People

Service League’s spirit, generosity prove contagious

The Party That Was to Be: The John’s Island Community Service League has hosted some phenomenal fundraising galas ...

People

Crisis magnifies Food Pantry’s all-important mission

The Food Pantry of Indian River County has been performing a vital service to the community since 1987. ...

People

Ladies ‘Seas the Day’ for needy seniors at Bingo bash

A sold-out group of more than 200 ladies – and a smattering of men – gathered at the ...

People

One and done as ‘Under the Oaks’ sadly forced to cut it short

All was in place for another exceptional three-day Under the Oaks Fine Arts & Crafts Show – until ...

People

‘Space’ launch as Vero Beach Art Club Annex opens

A steady stream of visitors wandered into the newly opened Vero Beach Art Club Annex during the March ...