Riverside Theatre presents its Distinguished Lecturer Series for 2010.

Are you ready for school to start?

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY -- School starts Aug. 22 and kids are sure to be squeezing every last moment of fun - and sleep - they can before the day comes that they rush to catch the bus. VeroNews.com has put together a Back to School guide complete with bus routes, how to keep your students healthy and safe and lists of important phone numbers and other pieces of important information that is just as valuable now as it will be mid-year. Also included in the guide is a school-only calendar that currently has the dates of when school is in session, out for breaks, when report cards are distributed, and when the FCATs will be administered. It is our goal ...

Five local students win Democratic Women’s Club Scholarships

VERO BEACH -- The Democratic Women's Club of Indian River County recently announced the winners of its Annual College and Vocational Training Scholarship awards at its membership luncheon. The Scholarship Committee which consists of Susan Sniffen, Juanita Baker, Josephine Gallo, Elsie Visel and Valerie George, makes its annual awards based on academic standing as well as extracurricular activities, career goals and a commitment to democratic ideals. The committee was impressed with the high caliber of these young women and applauds all their accomplishments, wishing them much success as they pursue their career goals and work for democratic ideals. The winners were: * Colleen Coppola, a graduate of Sebastian High School, is the daughter of Carol and John Coppola. She will ...

Riverside Children’s Theatre presents The Wiz

VERO BEACH - Riverside Children's Theatre's Summer Stage presents The Wiz, a fresh spin to the classic tale of "The Wizard of Oz," at the Anne Morton Theatre July 22, 23, 29 and 30 at 7:30 pm and July 23, 24, 30 and 31 at 1:30 pm. For 25 years, the Summer Stage program has provided area youth, both high school and college students, with the opportunity to participate in a full scale theatrical production under the direction of a staff of theatre professionals. Students participate both on and back stage, some even taking management positions, to produce a full scale musical production. Tickets: Adults $12 to $18; Students $6 to $9. For more information, call (772) 231-6990 or visit ...