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Mary Schenkel

People

John’s Island Foundation cheers 20 years of charitable support

Members of the John’s Island Foundation’s Leadership Circle enjoyed a delightful Wine Tasting Reception last Wednesday evening at ...

People

‘Rock’-solid support for lagoon initiatives at benefit

More than 400 supporters of the Indian River Land Trust wound their way along the pathways of the ...

People

Community Service League’s thinking ‘Big’ this season

The John’s Island Community Service League kicked off its 40th anniversary season with a record crowd of 225 ...

People

Museum acknowledges aficionados at sumptuous shindig

The Vero Beach Museum of Art feted its upper category members at the annual Director’s Society and Chairman’s ...

People

Giving their all: ‘Sunshine Kids’ honors difference-makers

Philanthropists Steve and Rose Sadlek were honored at the fourth annual Sunshine Kids Gala, hosted recently by the ...

Arts

Artful discourse on museums’ role is ‘Met’ with enthusiasm

Max Hollein, who in 2018 became director of the world-renowned Metropolitan Museum of Art, shared insights on the ...

People

Alzheimer & Parkinson donors have a flair for caring

“Everyone in this room is responsible for moving this organization forward, with your time, your expertise and your ...

People

Impressive guests command attention at Navy League

United States Navy Cmdr. Monica Frey, commander of the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation in Jacksonville, and Lt. Cmdr. ...

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‘Choc’ full of support for Big Brothers Big Sisters

At the Big Brothers Big Sisters Chocolate, Champagne & Chefs event last Monday evening, Vero’s philanthropic season kicked ...

People

‘No Small Matter’ sheds big light on early learning

As any teacher or educational advocate can attest, the importance of early childhood development cannot be overemphasized. To ...

People

Costumed canines delight at Howl-O-Ween Pawrade

It began raining cats and dogs just as the recent Dogs for Life Howl-O-Ween Pawrade was about to ...

People

Vero’s ‘Centennial Finale’: Parades, passion and pride!

Seemingly all of Indian River County turned out to join in on the fun during the Vero Beach ...