The 33rd Annual Samaritan Center Soup Bowl takes place from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, at the Heritage Center, 2140 14th Ave., Vero Beach. This fundraiser supports the Samaritan Center of Catholic Charities, providing shelter and services to homeless families. Soups including white bean chicken chili, clam chowder, carrot ginger, navy bean and chicken noodle will be available for $5 per bowl or $15 per quart. Attendees can also purchase handcrafted pottery bowls made by local artists for $20 each. Over 1,000 pottery bowls are available. More than 25 locations across the county, including places of worship and nonprofits, will also serve soup and pottery. Proceeds benefit families transitioning out of homelessness by supporting shelter, counseling, life skills and educational programs. For more information call 772-770-3039 or visit the Samaritan Center Soup Bowl Facebook page.
The Main Street Vero Beach Mural Festival runs this weekend along 14th Avenue. The event features artwork, live painting, live music, food and drink specials, scavenger hunts, and raffles. Hours are 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, and 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9. Visit MainStreetVeroBeach.org.
