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$500K John’s Island Foundation grant targets housing
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$500K John’s Island Foundation grant targets housing
by December 28 2023
To help alleviate homeless in Vero, the John’s Island Foundation recently awarded a $500,000 McCabe Leadership Grant to ...
Chairman’s Club Dinner was delightful night at the Museum
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Chairman’s Club Dinner was delightful night at the Museum
by December 21 2023
The Director’s Society and Chairman’s Club Dinner at the Vero Beach Museum of Art ushered in another full ...
ORCA, growing exponentially, gives ‘spout’-out to donors
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ORCA, growing exponentially, gives ‘spout’-out to donors
by December 21 2023
At a Donor Reception at the Quail Valley River Club, supporters of the Ocean Research and Conservation Association ...
Ballet Vero embarks on bold, ambitious season
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Ballet Vero embarks on bold, ambitious season
by December 14 2023
Following on the heels of its successful 10th anniversary season, Ballet Vero Beach has planned an equally ambitious ...
Fun for all at Hallstrom’s ‘best Pineapple Party ever’
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Fun for all at Hallstrom’s ‘best Pineapple Party ever’
by December 14 2023
The elegant Victorian-style Hallstrom House and its Farmstead, where pineapples once reigned supreme, was the setting for another ...
Greater good: Service League’s membership and impact grow
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Greater good: Service League’s membership and impact grow
by December 07 2023
Ellen Kendall, John’s Island Community Service League board president, welcomed a record number of women to the organization’s ...
UP marks 20th anniversary: ‘Vision of bettering lives is reality’
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UP marks 20th anniversary: ‘Vision of bettering lives is reality’
by December 07 2023
At a 20th Anniversary Celebration, supporters of United Against Poverty gathered at the UP Center to applaud the ...
Poetry lovers spellbound by Collins’ wondrous way with words
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Poetry lovers spellbound by Collins’ wondrous way with words
by November 30 2023
With his trademark humor and warmth, Billy Collins, who served two terms as poet laureate of the United ...
Exhibit of ‘Myth’-ical proportions takes flight at McKee
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Exhibit of ‘Myth’-ical proportions takes flight at McKee
by November 30 2023
McKee Botanical Garden opted to host a progressive cocktail reception this year, rather than a dinner, for its ...
‘Turkey Trot’ gobbles up record funds thanks to huge turnout
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‘Turkey Trot’ gobbles up record funds thanks to huge turnout
by November 30 2023
The community turned out in record numbers for the 16th annual Thanksgiving Day Trot Against Poverty, known fondly ...
‘Fantastic year’ of growth and action for Senior Collaborative
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‘Fantastic year’ of growth and action for Senior Collaborative
by November 24 2023
It’s no secret that Indian River County has an ever-growing senior population, which prompted the 2018 forming of ...
Sweet stories of ‘Bigs’ and ‘Littles’ at scrumptious fundraiser
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Sweet stories of ‘Bigs’ and ‘Littles’ at scrumptious fundraiser
by November 24 2023
Debbie Hawley, Big Brothers Big Sisters CEO, welcomed guests to the 15th annual Chocolate, Champagne and Chefs fundraiser ...