The Indian River County Pioneer Family Recognition Dinner, at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, will honor the Haffield Family at the Heritage Center, 2140 14th Ave., Vero Beach. The annual program recognizes families whose history has contributed to the development of Indian River County. Tickets are $75. Call 772-770-2263 or visit VeroHeritage.org.
The Trace Gallagher Book Event, at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, will feature the Fox News @ Night anchor at Vero Beach Book Center, 392 21st St. Gallagher will discuss and sign his book, “Turns Out They Were Right All Along!,” which recounts lessons from his early life, professional water-skiing experiences and family stories. This is a ticketed event, with seating available on a first-come, first-served basis; ticket prices were not provided. Call 772-569-2050 for ticket information.
The Environmental Learning Center will offer “Outdoor Explorers: Misunderstood Monsters” from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 10, for children ages 6-9. The program will explore animals that are often feared or misunderstood and is intended for elementary-age participants. The ELC will also offer “Outdoor Wild Living Skills: Knot Tying & Edible Plants” from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 10, for ages 10-14. Participants will learn practical knot-tying skills and explore edible plants in an outdoor-learning setting. The ELC’s “Family Paddle Pro Class” runs from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10. It will provide a classroom-based introduction to paddlecraft safety. Presented with the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, the program will cover kayaks, canoes and stand-up paddleboards; essential gear; safety equipment; paddling technique; float plans; local-waterway etiquette; and hazard recognition. The class is $35 per adult, and children younger than 18 may attend free with a participating adult. The ELC’s Sunset Guided Kayak Excursion runs from 5:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 16. Participants should arrive 30 minutes before the scheduled start for the guided evening paddle. Single-kayak rentals are $65, and tandem-kayak rentals are $130. The Environmental Learning Center is at 255 Live Oak Dr., Vero Beach. Call 772-589-5050 or visit DiscoverELC.org for reservations and information.
The Emerson Center’s E-Series will present producer, composer, pianist and songwriter John Simon at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Emerson Center, 1590 27th Ave., Vero Beach. Simon, whose production and musical career has included work with The Band, Janis Joplin, Leonard Cohen, Blood, Sweat & Tears and Simon & Garfunkel, will perform piano-driven songs and share stories from his career. Admission is free, with a requested donation of $10. Seating is limited, and reservations are requested by email at [email protected] or by voicemail at 772-778-5249. Visit TheEmersonCenter.com.
The Vero Beach Chamber of Commerce Sunset Saturday Concert takes place from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10, and will feature Johnny and the Blaze at Humiston Park, Ocean Drive and Easter Lily Lane, Vero Beach. The free outdoor concert invites attendees to bring chairs for lawn seating. Admission is free. Call 772-226-5459 for information.
Heritage Bluegrass Music Series: The Flatlanders, at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10, will be presented at the Heritage Center (address above). General admission is free, while reserved seats are $20. Visit VeroHeritage.org for reservations and information.
The Indian River Bird and Nature Art Show runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, Oct. 10-17, at the Old Sebastian Public School, 1235 Main St. Hosted by the Pelican Island Conservation Society and the Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program, the exhibition will include an artists’ reception from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10. Admission is free. Visit FirstRefuge.org for information.
Get Your Pink On, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14, will offer refreshments, shopping and health talks at the Rosner Family Health and Wellness Center at Cleveland Clinic, 3450 11th Court, Vero Beach. The program is free, but advance registration is required. Call 772-226-4908 to register.
Abstract Painting: Past, Present, Personal, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17, will be led by artist Jill Nathanson at the Vero Beach Museum of Art, 3001 Riverside Park Dr. Designed for intermediate artists, the workshop will explore abstraction through color, composition and personal expression. Registration is $200 for museum members and $235 for nonmembers; a recommended supply list is available through the museum. At 3 p.m. that day, the artist will lead a guided look at her exhibition. The museum has also opened ticketing to its International Lecture Series’ 45th season. Series tickets begin at $200, and individual lecture tickets begin at $90. Live and simulcast options include post-event receptions in the Laura and Bill Buck Atrium. The series will find inspiration in its exhibition, “Hokusai, Hiroshige, Hasui: Japanese Landscapes in Print.” Call 772-231-0707 or visit VBMuseum.org.
