INDIAN RIVER COUNTY – Beer, rodeo, Special Olympics, and a flea market will quench your thirst, warm your heart and fill your shopping bags this weekend.
FRIDAY
“Basic Buddhism: Exploring the Foundation of Buddhism Through Simple Truths” – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Mangalam Dharma Center, 11154 Hotchkiss Drive in Sebastian.
SATURDAY
Special Olympics State Aquatic Championships from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the North County Aquatic Center, 9450 Fellsmere Road (CR 512) Sebastian.
First Saturday Flea Market – 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Sebastian Catholic Church in Lesage Hall.
Community Appreciation Day at McKee Botanical Garden – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with $1 admission and a free Miracle of McKee book to first 500 visitors.
Pet Blessing from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church, 901 Clearmont St., Sebastian. Pet blessing services at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. and in-between, fun for the kids, family and pets with vendors, the Humane Society, HALO and others. Bounce house, Pineapple bowling, prize wheel, music, raffle, and food. Rain or shine.
Riverside Theatre Open House – 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. starts in the Orchid Lobby for tours of backstage and light refreshments. Free.
Steven Mauldin Memorial Jr. rodeo buckle series for youth 18 and younger at 5 p.m. at the Fellsmere Riding Club Arena, 13101 99th Street, Fellsmere.
First Annual Beerfest all day at Capt. Hiram’s. Live entertainment by Kilt the Messenger and Starling Blind. Authentic Oktoberfest beer, including Warsteiner, Spaten and Grimbergen.
SUNDAY
Tour de Vero bike ride, 7:15 a.m. start from Carrabbas Italian Grill, in honor of fallen Fire Chief Brian Nolan and to benefit the Indian River Firefighters Benevolent Association. Routes of 40, 60 and 88 mile rides available. Call (772) 473-7741 or go to www.verovelo.org to register.
Smokeless bingo resumes at the American Legion – 12:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. at the American Legion, Unit 189 807 Louisiana Ave. Sebastian.
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