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Mary Schenkel

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‘Circle’ ladies widen their arc of arts-centric philanthropy

Members and prospective members of the Circle, a Vero Beach Museum of Art philanthropic group of women who ...

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Joyous Riverside fundraiser put arts education in spotlight

A newly revised Winterfest burst onto the scene at Riverside Theatre, with children taking center stage throughout the ...

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Joy of giving uplifts at Toy and Food Drive for SafeSpace

Tables in a private room at Trattoria Dario were once again overflowing with unwrapped gifts for children and ...

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Chamber Music Society returns for 3 amazing Vero concerts

The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center returns to Vero Beach with a three-concert series at Trinity Episcopal ...

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Ever-more-powerful Impact 100 ‘a force to be reckoned with’

Members and prospective members of Impact 100 of Indian River County gathered for an evening Kickoff Reception at ...

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Honoring Corps values at Marines’ Birthday Ball

With the solemn pageantry deserving of their service, current and former members of the Marine Corps, along with ...

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$500K John’s Island Foundation grant targets housing

To help alleviate homeless in Vero, the John’s Island Foundation recently awarded a $500,000 McCabe Leadership Grant to ...

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Chairman’s Club Dinner was delightful night at the Museum

The Director’s Society and Chairman’s Club Dinner at the Vero Beach Museum of Art ushered in another full ...

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ORCA, growing exponentially, gives ‘spout’-out to donors

At a Donor Reception at the Quail Valley River Club, supporters of the Ocean Research and Conservation Association ...

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Ballet Vero embarks on bold, ambitious season

Following on the heels of its successful 10th anniversary season, Ballet Vero Beach has planned an equally ambitious ...

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Fun for all at Hallstrom’s ‘best Pineapple Party ever’

The elegant Victorian-style Hallstrom House and its Farmstead, where pineapples once reigned supreme, was the setting for another ...

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Greater good: Service League’s membership and impact grow

Ellen Kendall, John’s Island Community Service League board president, welcomed a record number of women to the organization’s ...