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Mary Schenkel

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Mutual admiration at Ballet’s Whelan reception

Ballet enthusiasts were thrilled to spend quality time with world-renowned ballerina Wendy Whelan, who retired as principal dancer ...

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Leadership Circle squarely in nonprofits’ corner

Ned and Emily Sherwood welcomed John’s Island Foundation Leadership Circle donors to their magnificent Gem Island home last ...

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New season’s greetings at Museum’s swanky soiree

The Vero Beach Museum of Art ushered in the season with its invitational Director’s Society and Chairman’s Club ...

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Grants are well received at Service League kickoff

As guests began to arrive for the John’s Island Community Service League’s Opening Luncheon at the John’s Island ...

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Celebrating generosity at Impact 100 power brunch

Philanthropic women packed the Oak Harbor Club last Wednesday morning to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Indian River ...

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Hallows humor and mask appeal at Ocean Grill

Anyone who thinks dressing up for Halloween is just for the kiddies has never been to Ocean Grill ...

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Ladling out goodness at Samaritan Center Soup Bowl

Businesses, churches, organizations and restaurants banded together to serve up bowls of tasty goodness at the 25th annual ...

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Football Classic helps seniors score scholarships

There was unity among the red- and blue-clad fans who braved the elements as they gathered at the ...

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Chocolate Champagne & Chefs fete’s a ‘Big’ success

Supporters of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Indian River County packed the Quail Valley River Club last Monday ...

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Selfless leaders take a bow at United Way breakfast

A powerhouse gathering of business and community leaders, nonprofit representatives and politicians gathered at the Oak Harbor Clubhouse ...

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Chefs’ creations complement March of Dimes auction

Local chefs joined forces with volunteers and philanthropists to whip up funds to support research into the causes ...

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Read, Write & Brew taps into ‘American Icon’ buzz

The Education Foundation of Indian River County tapped into Vero’s hottest ‘in’ spot last Thursday evening, holding its ...