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Mary Schenkel

People

Spring in their step at run-up to ‘Walk to Remember’

Team leaders, committee members and supporters of the Alzheimer and Parkinson Association of Indian River County gathered last ...

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Skimboard throwdown to help lifeguards raises money for student with cancer

Mother Nature occasionally played havoc Saturday, at one point clearing the beach with bolts of lightning, but in ...

Arts

A view to a kiln: Potters fired up for ‘Soup Bowl’

The brand-new Bailey Custom Pro 32 gas kiln at the Vero Beach Museum of Art is having a ...

People

Project Lifesaver: Doing wonders to safeguard wanderers

The clock begins ticking from the moment an individual suffering from Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia or ...

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Crossover Mission honors Smiths with Unity Award

John and Stephanie Smith were honored as this year’s recipients of the Crossover Mission Unity Award for their ...

People

Pooches lap up the attention at ‘Dog Days’ pool party

Under the bright morning sun, there was no spotting Sirius – the ‘dog star’ nose of Canis Major ...

People

LaPorte Farms ponies up for Back to School barnyard bash

Old MacDonald has nothing on Laura LaPorte. The LaPorte Farms petting zoo on Roseland Road in Sebastian boasts ...

People

‘Beauty’ cuties enthralled by ‘Be Our Guest’ party

There were more than a few moments of cuteness overload as the Heritage Center began to fill with ...

People

Brilliance and resilience define Ballet Vero Beach

“What has been remarkable for me is that we’re starting season six, and that in itself is a ...

People

Fundraiser salutes progress of Cultural Arts Village

A sold-out crowd gathered last Tuesday evening at Post & Vine to support and learn more about the ...

People

Kids live (it up) and learn at Pajama Pizza Party

The ditty of years past that suggested ‘no more pencils, no more books’ over summer vacation breaks has ...

People

Youth Guidance celebrates life and legacy of Rita Dion

Rita Dion was the ultimate matchmaker, matching thousands of at-risk youth from low-income, single families with adult mentors ...