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Mary Schenkel

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Circle’s funding of Museum programs roundly appreciated

After being unable to do so last year, the philanthropic ladies of the Circle recently met face-to-face at ...

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Eager kids learn cool stuff at Indian River STEAM Fest

Youngsters were immersed in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math at the third annual Indian River STEAM Fest, ...

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‘Answer to Cancer’ golf, dinner raise a fore-tune

A whopping $100,000 plus was raised at the recent Answer to Cancer Golf Tournament and Fundraising Dinner at ...

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Four grateful nonprofits awarded $100K ‘Impact’ grants

Indian River Impact 100 welcomed another four nonprofits to the fold as their latest Community Partners, with Impact ...

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Grit expectations exceeded at inaugural Vero triathlon

Vero Beach Triathlon hosted a spectacular inaugural race recently, with about a quarter of the 300 triathletes opting ...

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Shell of a turnout for eco-friendly ‘Tipsy Turtle’ event

After last year’s inaugural Tipsy Turtle was torpedoed by the pandemic, Coastal Connections resolutely picked up where they ...

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John’s Island Service League raises the philanthropic bar

Under normal circumstances, the John’s Island Community Service League has supported its charitable endeavors primarily through fundraising events ...

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Something to build on! Moorings hands ‘Habitat’ $660K

Members of the Moorings Classic Habitat Weekend committee and representatives of the Moorings Yacht and Country Club gathered ...

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Quail’s fundraising flourishes with ‘Art Show and Sale’

Quail Valley Charities added a new event to its fundraising arsenal with an inaugural Quail Valley Art Show ...

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At Fish Fry, ‘amazing’ support for Volunteer Fire Dept.

Despite the pandemic, or possibly even because of it, support for our local firefighters, who are duel-certified as ...

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‘Sleeping Princess’ aims to awaken kids’ passion for ballet

Ballet Vero Beach will conclude its 2020-21 season with the debut of “The Sleeping Princess,” an abridged but ...

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‘Mad Hatters’ raise teapot of money for Gifford scholarships

The Vero Beach Woman’s Club recently hosted an inaugural Mad Hatters Tea Party, complete with an Easter Bonnet ...