The Love of Literacy Luncheon will take place at 11:30 a.m. Friday, March 14, at Bent Pine Golf Club, 6001 Clubhouse Dr., Vero Beach. This event benefits Literacy Services of Indian River County and features acclaimed author Colleen McKeegan as a guest speaker. In addition to honoring Students of the Year, the luncheon will also feature an auction. Tickets are $200. Call 772-778-2223 or visit LiteracyServicesIRC.org.
The Indian River Symphonic Association will host the Brevard Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Christopher Confessore and featuring organ soloist Andrew Galuska. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 14, at the Community Church of Vero Beach, 1901 23rd St. For ticket information, call 772-778-1070 or visit IRSymphonic.org.
Ballet enthusiasts are in for a treat this weekend when Ballet Vero Beach presents “Latines,” a program featuring three world premieres exclusively by Latin choreographers. Included in the program is “Before Sunrise” choreographed by Yanis Eric Pikieris and set to music by Gabriel Guilar; Chloe Watson’s dance inspired by family dinner with her grandfather and set to music by Louis Prima, Herb Alpert and The Gypsy Kings; and company’s ballet master and principal dancer Camilo A. Rodriguez debut of a piece set to music by Eric Satie. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 14, and 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 15, at Vero Beach High School Performing Arts Center, 1707 16th St. Tickets are $10 to $85. There will also be a “Family Friendly Firebird” performance 2 p.m. Sunday, March 16, with tickets at $10. For more information, call 772-269-1065 or visit BalletVeroBeach.org.
Celebrating over a century of conservation, the Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge Anniversary Celebration weekend kicks off with a Fireside Chat at 7 p.m. Friday, March 14, featuring Joe Wiegand as Theodore Roosevelt at the Heritage Center, 2140 14th Ave., Vero Beach. Tickets are $50. The celebration continues Saturday, March 15, with a Meet & Greet with Roosevelt at the Environmental Learning Center, 255 Live Oak Dr., Vero Beach. There will be hands-on exhibits, and live music with free admission. There will also be a Sunset Wine & Cheese Cruise from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 15. Tickets are $75, with tips optional. For more details, visit FirstRefuge.org or call 772-202-0697.
One of the region’s most anticipated events, the Indian River County Firefighters’ Fair, will run March 14-23 at the Indian River County Fairgrounds, 7955 58th Ave., Vero Beach. This exciting fair includes live entertainment, carnival rides, firefighter demonstrations, and 4-H Livestock and Horticulture competitions. The fair raises money for the burn fund and scholarships. Admission is $8. Visit FireFightersFair.org for schedules and tickets.
Car enthusiasts can enjoy the 46th Annual Antique Automobile Show, hosted by the Indian River Region Antique Automobile Club of America, at Riverside Park from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 15. Admission is free. For more information visit IndianRiver.AACA.com.
