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Mary Schenkel

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Chairman’s Club Dinner was delightful night at the Museum

The Director’s Society and Chairman’s Club Dinner at the Vero Beach Museum of Art ushered in another full ...

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ORCA, growing exponentially, gives ‘spout’-out to donors

At a Donor Reception at the Quail Valley River Club, supporters of the Ocean Research and Conservation Association ...

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Ballet Vero embarks on bold, ambitious season

Following on the heels of its successful 10th anniversary season, Ballet Vero Beach has planned an equally ambitious ...

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Fun for all at Hallstrom’s ‘best Pineapple Party ever’

The elegant Victorian-style Hallstrom House and its Farmstead, where pineapples once reigned supreme, was the setting for another ...

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Greater good: Service League’s membership and impact grow

Ellen Kendall, John’s Island Community Service League board president, welcomed a record number of women to the organization’s ...

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UP marks 20th anniversary: ‘Vision of bettering lives is reality’

At a 20th Anniversary Celebration, supporters of United Against Poverty gathered at the UP Center to applaud the ...

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Poetry lovers spellbound by Collins’ wondrous way with words

With his trademark humor and warmth, Billy Collins, who served two terms as poet laureate of the United ...

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Exhibit of ‘Myth’-ical proportions takes flight at McKee

McKee Botanical Garden opted to host a progressive cocktail reception this year, rather than a dinner, for its ...

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‘Turkey Trot’ gobbles up record funds thanks to huge turnout

The community turned out in record numbers for the 16th annual Thanksgiving Day Trot Against Poverty, known fondly ...

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‘Fantastic year’ of growth and action for Senior Collaborative

It’s no secret that Indian River County has an ever-growing senior population, which prompted the 2018 forming of ...

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Sweet stories of ‘Bigs’ and ‘Littles’ at scrumptious fundraiser

Debbie Hawley, Big Brothers Big Sisters CEO, welcomed guests to the 15th annual Chocolate, Champagne and Chefs fundraiser ...

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Access to Justice center hailed as legal aid game-changer

Four out of five local residents who at some point in their lives wind up in family or ...