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Mary Schenkel

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Goodness! Cheers for Quail’s month-long fundraising flurry

Quail Valley Charities stretched its 23rd annual fundraiser into a full month this year, beginning Saturday Jan. 4, ...

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Growth spurt! Thousands enjoy Gardenfest extravaganza

Mother Nature treated members of the Garden Club of Indian River County very well this year, delivering sunshine ...

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‘Fore’ sure! Windsor golf event aids Mardy kids’ programs

Golfers teed up to enjoy a glorious day on the course of the Windsor Golf Club while at ...

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Sculptor Casella clearly has big talent in many mediums

Rather than deciding on just one or two art forms, Christiane Casella has embraced a diverse mix of ...

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Success stories of Gifford students jazz up ‘Soulful Soiree’

Supporters of the Gifford Youth Achievement Center enjoyed a Soulful Soiree at the Oak Harbor Club, highlighted by ...

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Colors crackle at McKee Garden’s ‘Nature POP’ exhibit preview

Top level donors to McKee Botanical Garden were invited to bring their little ones to a reception to ...

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Nonprofits report priceless progress thanks to ‘Impact’ grants

The philanthropic ladies of Indian River Impact 100 gathered at the United Against Poverty UP Center to learn ...

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Ex-sell-ent support for exhibitors at bustling ‘Art by the Sea’

There were plenty of opportunities for art enthusiasts to view and purchase some outstanding works by local artists ...

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‘Candlelight Ball’ shines on Hibiscus Village’s nurturing of teens

The Moorings Yacht and Country Club was aglow with warmth and elegance at the annual Candlelight Ball to ...

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Rotary kids triathlon ‘three’ cheers for 300 gung-ho youngsters

There were smiles of pride all around at the second annual Rotary Kids Triathlon, hosted by the Rotary ...

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Much hoop-la as Crossover Mission fetes 10 years of growth

The young participants in Crossover Mission’s academic and athletic programs had the “Home Court Advantage” as they escorted ...

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Realizing American dream thanks to Moorings/Habitat team

Indian River Habitat for Humanity homeowners and future homeowners were the guests of honor at a Moorings Habitat ...