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‘Committed’ Service League members generous with time, too
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‘Committed’ Service League members generous with time, too
by December 02 2021
It’s well known that members of the John’s Island Community Service League are generous philanthropically. Despite the pandemic ...
For Museum’s ‘Circle,’ art at heart of community initiatives
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For Museum’s ‘Circle,’ art at heart of community initiatives
by December 02 2021
“Everyone deserves access to art – everyone. Art is hope, art is opportunity, art is education,” said Becky ...
Land Trust’s pick-up picnic hits the spot with supporters
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Land Trust’s pick-up picnic hits the spot with supporters
by December 02 2021
Copying a page from last year’s playbook, the Indian River Land Trust opted, for safety’s sake, to once ...
Creating Garden Club ornaments brings joy to artist’s world
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Creating Garden Club ornaments brings joy to artist’s world
by November 25 2021
The Garden Club of Indian River County recently released its 30th Christmas ornament – appropriately showcasing the Garden ...
Ladling out lots of support for Samaritan Center Soup Bowl
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Ladling out lots of support for Samaritan Center Soup Bowl
by November 25 2021
A steady stream of shoppers made their way to the Heritage Center recently, eager to choose from this ...
John’s Island Foundation ‘Zooms’ in to fund vital needs
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John’s Island Foundation ‘Zooms’ in to fund vital needs
by November 18 2021
Understanding that so many of our local nonprofits have been struggling to keep up with the increased demand ...
Jake Owen Foundation honored at oh-so-sweet fundraiser
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Jake Owen Foundation honored at oh-so-sweet fundraiser
by November 18 2021
Emotions ran high at the 13th annual Chocolate, Champagne and Chefs fundraiser to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters ...
McKee fetes ‘Gatekeepers’ as garden’s popularity flourishes
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McKee fetes ‘Gatekeepers’ as garden’s popularity flourishes
by November 18 2021
McKee Gatekeepers, donors affectionately regarded as McKee Botanical Garden’s “living endowment,” were feted at an invitational cocktail reception ...
Scary good time for kiddos and pups at ‘H.A.L.O. Howls’
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Scary good time for kiddos and pups at ‘H.A.L.O. Howls’
by November 11 2021
The recent H.A.L.O. Howls event hosted by Indian River Shores Public Safety to benefit the H.A.L.O. No-Kill Rescue ...
Glass act: Prentice’s mosaics are sing-ular sensations
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Glass act: Prentice’s mosaics are sing-ular sensations
by October 28 2021
Mosaic glass artist Anita Prentice is bringing her unique art form to Gallery 14 as one of two ...
Lei’d-back vibes and serious fun at Youth Guidance luau
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Lei’d-back vibes and serious fun at Youth Guidance luau
by October 28 2021
While ‘Aloha’ is recognized as a greeting or farewell, the word also means love and friendship, and to ...
Cultural Council fetes its all-encompassing ‘Arts Guide’
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Cultural Council fetes its all-encompassing ‘Arts Guide’
by October 21 2021
Supporters of the Cultural Council of Indian River County gathered at Post & Vine recently to attend a ...