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Mary Schenkel

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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 ...

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St. Baldrick’s ‘Brave the Shave’ raises funds at a good clip

Men, women and children once again participated in the ninth annual Indian River County Braves the Shave fundraiser ...

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Ghost muster: Walking tour visits Vero’s old haunts

Every town worth its salt has a few ghosts to keep things lively, and Vero Beach is no ...

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Needy sleep safely and soundly in Source’s Dignity Bus

Supporters of the Source gathered last Wednesday evening on the grounds of Bobby Lindsey’s horse farm, for the ...

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Virtual Music Bingo is the winning number for seniors

With the impossibility of hosting its 16th annual Bingo Luncheon in person, Senior Resource Association staff and committee ...

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Yays and ‘neighs’ at Special Equestrians’ sizzling shindig

Supporters of Special Equestrians of the Treasure Coast enjoyed another mouthwatering Argentine Asado Experience recently, sponsored by Ocean ...

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Skimboard stars in their element at Shore lb. Throwdown

The weather and water conditions were ideal for the recent Shore lb. Throwdown at Mulligan’s, the first competition ...