St. Lucie County Community Calendar, updated March 4
Treasure Coast Newspapers, Stuart, Fla.
By Treasure Coast Newspapers, Stuart, Fla.
McClatchy-Tribune Information Services
March 04--NEW LISTINGS
Irish Genealogy Conference: Geographic areas, religious groups, resourcing areas and websites, National Library. 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.March 15. Community Center, Airoso Blvd., Port St. Lucie. Adults. $18. Register: 772-567-7463; [email protected].
Quit Smoking Now Class: Registration required. 5:30 p.m.March 11. HANDS Clinic, 3855 U.S. 1, Fort Pierce. Age 18+. Register: 877-819-2357; www.ahectobacco.com.
Bingo Luncheon: Bingo, Pot of Gold, Chinese auction, lunch. Noon March 17. Sons of Italy Lodge 2594, 765 S.W. Dalton Circle, Port St. Lucie. Ages: 18+. $8. 772-340-5889; www.sonsofitalypsl.com.
St. Joseph Dinner/Dance: Antipasto, pasta, stuffed pork chop, dessert. Dancing to The Dynamics. 6 p.m.March 22. Sons of Italy Lodge 2594, 765 S.W. Dalton Circle, Port St. Lucie. Ages: 18+. $25 pp. Ticket: 772-344-9387; www.sonsofitalypsl.com.
Quarter Auction for Relay for Life: Vendor offered prizes valued at $12+, bidding 1-6 quarters. 6 p.m.March 5. Sons of Italy Lodge, 765 S.W. Dalton Circle, Port St. Lucie. Ages: 18+. $1 per paddle. Register: 772-336-4343; www.sonsofitalypsl.com.
SPECIAL EVENTS
TUESDAY
Mardi Gras & Wine Tasting: Benefiting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Woman of the Year. 6 p.m. Tutto Fresco, 9501 Brandywine Lane, St. Lucie West. Age 18+. $50. RSVP: 772-216-4388; www.facebook.com/AllAces.
Dancing with the Big Band: 6:30 p.m.PSL Civic Center, 9221 S.E. Civic Center Place, Port St. Lucie. $6-$8. Tickets: 772-807-4488; www.cityofpsl.com.
Health Mart Healthy Living Tour: Complimentary health screening. 9 a.m.-noon. Butterfield Drug, 5009 Turnpike Feeder Road, Fort Pierce. Ages: 18+. 772-489-3700; www.healthmart.com/tour.
Health Mart Healthy Living Tour: Complimentary health screening. 3-6 p.m.Butterfield's Pharmacy & Medical Supplies, 1707 N.W. St. Lucie West Blvd., Port St. Lucie. Age 18+. 772-323-2090; www.healthmart.com/tour.
Pancake Supper: 5-7 p.m.Community United Methodist Church, 3114 Okeechobee Road, Fort Pierce. $3-$5. Ticket: 772-461-2499.
Quit Smoking Now Classes: Registration required. 1:30 p.m. Tues. March 4-April 8. Keiser University, 10330 S. U.S. 1, Port St. Lucie. Age 18+. Register: 877-819-2357; www.ahectobacco.com.
Redirecting Children's Behavior for Grandparents: Building self-esteem in grandchildren, disciplining without yelling, developing mutual respect. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.March 4, 11, 18. Children's Services Council of SLC, 546 N.W. University Blvd., Port St. Lucie. Register: 772-408-1100; www.cscslc.org.
WEDNESDAY
Port St. Lucie Historical Society: Members gathering, details on website. 5:30 p.m. Private home, Sandpiper Bay, Port St. Lucie. $7. RSVP: pslhistory.org.
General Certification Core Training: For agricultural pesticide applicators.: 9-11 a.m. SLC Extension Office, 8400 Picos Road, Fort Pierce. $20. Register: 772-462-1660; stlucie.ifas.ufl.edu.
Father & Child Connection: 6 p.m.Lakewood Park Library, 7605 Santa Barbara Drive, Fort Pierce. 772-579-3419; [email protected]. Also: 6 p.m.March 11. Morningside Library, 2410 Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie; and 6 p.m.March 13. Zora Neale Hurston Branch Library, 3008 Avenue D, Fort Pierce.
RECURRING EVENTS
TUESDAY
DANCE
Line Dancing: 9:30-10:30 a.m. River Walk Center, 600 N. Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce. $5. 772-528-8318.
EXERCISE/HEALTH
Fencing Classes: 1-2:30 p.m.Treasure Coast Fencing Academy, Crowne Plaza, 8649 S. U.S. 1, Port St. Lucie. Youth. Free first lesson. Register: 772-618-3099; [email protected].
Hapkido Karate: 7 p.m. River Walk Center, 600 N. Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce. 772-285-4063.
Karate for Christ: 5 p.m.6 p.m.7 p.m. LaSala's Dojo, 2965 W. Midway Road, Fort Pierce. Age 5+. Monthly dues or per class fee. 772-332-0101; lasalasdojo.com.
Pilates: Pilates Reformer class. 9:30 a.m.Brandhorst Fitness, 1614 S. 31st St., Fort Pierce. $25. Register: 786-502-1453; facebook.com/brandhorstfitness.
Self-defense/Kickboxing Class: 8 p.m. LaSala's Dojo, 2965 West Midway Road, Fort Pierce. Age 14+. $7.50. 772-332-0101; lasalasdojo.com.
Tai Chi for Health: Beginner & intermediate classes. 10 a.m. Oxbow Eco-Center, 5400 N.E. St. James Drive, Port St. Lucie. Age 16+. $10-$32. Reservation: 772-785-5833; [email protected].
Texas Hold'em Charity Tournaments: 7 p.m.Mickey Finn's, 269 S.E. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. Age: 18+. $15. 772-817-2516.
NATURE
Alligator Jungle Eco-Cruise: With Capt. Dana and Deena Wade. 1 p.m.RiverPark Marina, 500 E. Prima Visa Blvd., Port St. Lucie. Reservation: $15-$21.60. 772-489-8344; riverlillycruises.com.
St. Lucie River Princess: 10:30 a.m.1:30 p.m.Rivergate at Veterans Park, 2200 S.E. Veteran's Memorial Parkway, Port St Lucie$14-$20. Reservation: 772-342-2450; stlucierivercruise.
Gopher Tortoise Program: 1-2 p.m.Environmental Learning Center, 255 Live Oak Drive, Vero Beach. $5. www.DiscovereELC.org.
M & M Kids Club: Music, games, Bible lessons, tutoring, crafts, and a light supper. 4:30-7 p.m. 1st Presbyterian Church of Port St. Lucie, 2240 S.E. Walton Road, Port St. Lucie. K-6th grade. Free. Register: 772-3358-900; [email protected].
Shake Rattle & Read: 10:30 a.m.Morningside Library, 2410 S.E. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie. Ages: 1-3. 772-337-5632; library.stlucieco.gov.
DANCE
Belly Dance: Level 1. 3 p.m. TrysT Downtown, 305 Orange Ave., Fort Pierce. Age 14+. $15-$45. 772-460-7971; thumbtack.com/heliabellydance.
Line Dancing Classes: Beginners. 6-6:30 p.m. River Walk Center, 600 N. Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce. $3. 772-528-8318; wildrosesdanceteam.com.
EXERCISE/health
Dharma Yoga: 5:30 p.m. Garden Club Center, 911 Park Way, Fort Pierce. 305-778-6117; [email protected].
Fencing Classes: 6:30-8 p.m.Treasure Coast Fencing Academy, Crowne Plaza, 8649 S. U.S. 1, Port St. Lucie. Youth. Free first lesson. Register: 772-618-3099; [email protected].
Gentle Yoga: Chair yoga and meditation. 8:30 a.m.Palm Health and Wellness, 208 Avenue E, Downtown in the Edgartown District, Fort Pierce. Adults. $7. 772-801-5584; www.phw.massagetherapy.com.
Instructional Grappling Class: 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. LaSala's Dojo, 2965 W. Midway Road, Fort Pierce. Age 5+. $7.50. 772-332-0101; lasalasdojo.com.
Jazzercise: 10-11 a.m. River Walk Center, 600 N. Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce. Ages: 16+. 772-489-1198; [email protected].
MMA Class: 10-11:30 a.m. LaSala's Dojo, 2965 W. Midway Road, Fort Pierce. Men & women, age 15+. Monthly dues or per class fee. 772-332-0101; lasalasdojo.com.
Slimnastics: 10 a.m. River Walk Center, 600 N. Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce. $10 mo. 772-489-6473; [email protected].
Tai Chi for Health: 10:30-11:30 a.m.Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens, 2410 S.E. Westmoreland Blvd., Port St. Lucie. 772-408-6008; www.pslbotanicalgardens.org.
Yoga: 8 a.m., 5:30 p.m. River Walk Center, 600 N. Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce. Register: 305-778-6117; [email protected].
Yoga and Meditation: Gentle beginners yoga class followed by intro. stress reduction meditation. 8:30-9 a.m., 9-9:30 a.m.Palm Health & Wellness, 208 Ave. E., Fort Pierce$7-$10. Register: 772-801-5584; www.phw.massagetherapy.com.
Zumba: 8:30 a.m. River Walk Center, 600 N. Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce. $8-$29. 772-971-7921; cgomez.zumba.com.
Zumba: 7-8 p.m.Lakewood Park Community Center, 7508 Jennings Way, Fort Pierce. $5. 772-633-5467; [email protected].
Bridge: ACBL sanctioned game. 12:30 p.m.Temple Beth El Israel, Bethany Blvd., Port St. Lucie West. $6. 772-468-8780; [email protected].
LANGUAGE
Learn Spanish: 10-11:30 a.m.Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens, 2410 S.E. Westmoreland Blvd., Port St. Lucie. 772-924-1002; www.pslbotanicalgardens.org.
NATURE
Alligator Jungle Eco-Cruise: With Capt. Dana and Deena Wade. 1 p.m.RiverPark Marina, 500 E. Prima Visa Blvd., Port St. Lucie. Reservation: $15-$21.60. 772-489-8344; riverlillycruises.com.
St. Lucie River Princess: 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m.Rivergate at Veterans Park, 2200 S.E. Veteran's Memorial Parkway, Port St Lucie$14-$20. Reservation: 772-342-2450; stlucierivercruise.
OTHER
Creative Writers Group: Open to any writer who wants to polish skills; enjoy fellowship, be critiqued. 6-8 p.m.Art Mundo, 211 Orange Ave., Fort Pierce. $5. 772-766-0021; artmundo.org.
Summer Film Series: 1 p.m.HBOI Johnson Education Center, 5600 U.S. 1 North, Fort Pierce. Ages: 9+. 772-242-2559; hboi.fau.edu.
Wednesday Fort Pierce Green Market, Food Co-Op: Locally produced dairy, meat, baked goods; local musicians perform. 1-5 p.m.Melody Lane, east end of Orange Ave. at the Intercoastal, Fort Pierce. 772-465-5658; Facebook Wednesday Ft Pierce Green Market-Food Co-Op.
LOOKING AHEAD
St. Lucie County Fair: Feb. 28-March 9. New fairground location at the intersection of Midway and Okeechobee Road. $1-$10.www.stluciecountyfair.com.
Citizen's Police Academy: 6-8 p.m.March 10, 12, 17, 19. 10 a.m.-noon, March 15, 22. Fort Pierce Police Department, 920 S. U.S. 1, Fort Pierce. Age: 18+. 772-464-1235; www.fppd.org.
American Red Cross Lifeguard Training: Blended Learning with Oxygen Administration; call for times and dates. Ravenswood Pool, 400 Ravenswood Lane, Port St. Lucie. Ages: 15+. $200. Register: 772-871-2183; [email protected].
Six Elements of Financial Control: Terrio Group hosts complimentary seminar. 11 a.m.March 6. Totto Fresco, 1184 S.E. Port St. Lucie Blvd, Port St. Lucie. Reservation: 772-807-4628.
Financial Peace: A class by financial expert Dave Ramsey. 7 p.m.March 6. The Well, 7650 U.S. 1, Port St. Lucie. Adult. Register: 772-626-4462; www.thewellpsl.com.
Oxbow's Homeschool Day: Sea Turtles. 10 a.m.-noon grades K-4, 1:30-3:30 grades 5-12, March 6. Oxbow Eco-Center, 5400 N.E. St. James Drive, Port St. Lucie. $3/student. Reservation: 772-785-5833; [email protected].
St. Bernadette Carnival: T 25 carnival rides; live music by Gerry and the Dolls, Sha-Boom, Roger & Suzie; food vendors, including fresh seafood bar; beer & wine; 50/50 raffles each hour; vendors. 6-10 p.m.March 6; noon-10 p.m.March 7-8; and noon-6 p.m.March 9. St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 350 N.W. California Blvd., St. Lucie West. $15-$50; discounted carnival ride tickets available. 772-332-6085; www.stbernadetteslw.org.
Great Expectation Book Club: "Conquistadora," Esmeralda Santiago. 10 a.m.-noon. March 6. FP Library, 101 Melody Lane, Fort Pierce. 772-462-2787; [email protected].
"Language of Flowers," Vanessa Diffenbaugh. 10 a.m.-noon. March 20.
"The Map that Changed the World," Simon Winchester. 10 a.m.-noon. April 3.
"Still Alice," Lisa Genova. 10 a.m.-noon. April 17.
"Round House," Louise Erdrich. 10 a.m.-noon. May 1.
"I Still Dream About You," Fannie Flagg. 10 a.m.-noon. May 15.
"Secret Daughter," Shilpi Somaya Gowda. 10 a.m.-noon. June 5.
"The Swamp: The Everglades, Florida, and the Politics of Paradise," Michael Grunwald. 10 a.m.-noon. June 19.
Faces of HIV: Free mobile art exhibit depicting the lives Floridians with HIV. Noon-7 p.m.March 8. SLC Fair, 15601 W. Midway Road, Fort Pierce. www.wemakethechange.com/faces.
Stars To Starfish: 6, 7:30 p.m.March 7, 14; 1, 2:30 p.m.March 8, 15. Indian River College Hallstrom Planetarium, 3209 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce. $3. 1-800-220-9915; www.irsc.edu.
Treasure Coast Seafood Festival: Arts & craft vendors, live music all day, Kid Zone. Noon-10 p.m.March 8. PSL Civic Center, 9221 Civic Center Place, Port St. Lucie. 772-807-4488.
Extreme Couponing with Dee Dee: 1-4 p.m.March 8. Morningside Library, 2410 S.E. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie. 772-337-5632; library.stlucieco.gov.
"Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2" (2013): 2 p.m.March 8. Morningside Library, 2410 S.E. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie, 772-337-5632; library.stlucieco.gov.
Medication Training: Train to assist with medication in assisted living facilities. 1-5 p.m.March 8, 15, 22, 29. Unity of Fort Pierce, 3414 Sunrise Blvd., Fort Pierce. $55. Register: 203-233-0946.
Oxbow's Jr. Explorers: Froggy Frenzy. 10:30 a.m.March 8. Oxbow Eco-Center, 5400 N.E. St. James Drive, Port St. Lucie. Ages: 5+. $3. Reservation: 772-785-5833; [email protected].
Open House: Learn about research being conducted in the Indian River Lagoon, around Florida & throughout the Caribbean; activities for children & adults; self-guided exploration of research station; meet scientists; touch tank. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.March 8. Smithsonian Marine Station, 701 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce. 772-465-3271; [email protected].
Citrus & Fruit Crops in Your Landscape: With Farmer Fred. 10 a.m.March 8. Morningside Library, 2410 S.E. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie. 772-288-5654.
Citrus & Fruit Crops in Your Landscape: With Farmer Fred. 10 a.m.-noon. Morningside Library, 2410 S.E. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie. March 8. Adult. 772-288-5654; martin.ifas.ufl.edu.
Volunteer Oyster Bagging: Wear comfortable clothing; bring sunscreen, water. 9 a.m.-noonMarch 8. Harbour Pointe Park, 350 Avenue M, Fort Pierce. 772-462-1713; [email protected].
Door Yard Citrus in Florida: With Dr. Greg McCollum, USDA; botanical, historical, horticultural aspects; tour, questions. 10-11:30 a.m.March 8. Heathcote Botanical Gardens, 210 Savannah Road, Fort Pierce. Adult. $20-$25. Register: 772-464-4672; www.heathcotebotanicalgardens.org.
Florida's Cow Town Rodeo: March 8-9. Okeechobee Cattlemen's rodeo arena, Highway 441 North, directly off Highway 70, Okeechobee. $12-$15. Also: Speckled Perch Festival with local craft, food vendors in Flagler Park, downtown Okeechobee.
Kid Space Shows: 11 a.m.March 8, 15, April 12, 26, May 10, 24, June 7. Indian River College Hallstrom Planetarium, 3209 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce. 1-800-220-9915; www.irsc.edu.
Before You Divorce: For couples thinking about getting a divorce. 7-9 p.m.March 10, 24. Morningside Church, 2180 S.E. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie. $5. RSVP: 772-873-8057; www.morningsidechurch.com.
Free Tax Prep: For nurses and hospital employees who are first-time customers. March 10-16. Liberty Tax Services, 2308 S. U.S. 1, Fort Pierce. 772-460-8360.
How To Start a Small Business: SCORE workshop. 5-7:30 p.m.March 11. FP Library, 101 Melody Lane. Fort Pierce. Register: 772-489-0548; www.treasurecoast.score.org.
Fertilizer Ordinance Workshop: 9 a.m.March 11. PSL Building Department, 121 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. RSVP: 772-344-4258; [email protected].
Marketing Your Business Workshop: Presented by SCORE. 5 p.m.March 11. FP Library, 101 Melody Lane, Fort Pierce. 772-462-2787; library.stlucieco.gov.
Dual Enrollment Information Sessions: 6 p.m.March 11. Indian River State College Main Campus, Kight Center, V Bldg., 35 Street side of campus, Fort Pierce; 6 p.m.March 13. Pruitt Campus, E Bldg., Room E-114, 500 N.W. California Blvd. Port St. Lucie. 1-866-792-4772; www.irsc.edu.
Morningside Book Club: "Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter," Tom Franklin. 2:30 p.m.March 11. Morningside Library, 2410 S.E. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie. 772-337-5632; www.stlucieco.gov/library.
"All the King's Men," Robert Penn Warren. 2:30 p.m.April 8.
"Live By Night," Dennis Lehane. 2:30 p.m.May 13.
"Major Pettigrew's Last Stand," Helen Simonson. 2:30 p.m.June 10.
Plants that Clean the Air Workshop: 7 p.m.March 12. PSL Botanical Gardens, 2410 S.E. Westmoreland Blvd., Port St. Lucie. 772-462-1791.
Marine Science Lecture Series: "Soaking it Up: The Secret Life of Marine Sponges and Their Microbial Friends," Dr. Chris Freeman. 9 a.m.March 12. Smithsonian Marine Ecosystems Exhibit, SLC Aquarium, 420 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce. Adults. Free with paid admission ($3-$4; annual memberships $15). Register: 772-465-3271.
55+ Monthly Luncheon: Covered dish meal; Doug Coward, executive director SLC Solar and Energy Loan Fund will present information about the loan fund. Noon March 12. Community United Methodist Church, 3114 Okeechobee Road, Fort Pierce. Age 55+; bring a dish. 772-461-2499.
"Cinderella" Tryouts: SLCSB summer musical. 6 p.m.March 12. Port St. Lucie High school auditorium, 1201 SE Lennard Road, Port St. Lucie. Ages 8-12, must attend a SLC school, no experience required. 7872-337-6768.
Oxbow's Swamp Tales: Join Miss Kitty for an environmentally-themed storytime. 3:45 p.m.March 13. Oxbow Eco-Center, 5400 N.E. St. James Drive, Port St. Lucie. Ages: 3-6. 772-785-5833; www.oxboweco.com.
Port St. Lucie Anglers Club: Capt. Bruce Hrobak of Billy Bones Bait. 7-9 p.m.March 13. PSL Botanical Gardens, 2410 S.E. Westmoreland Blvd., Port St. Lucie. 772-225-3113; pslanglers.com.
Harvest Food & Outreach Center Community Leaders Breakfast: 9-11 a.m.March 13. Havert L. Fenn Center, 2000 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce. $15. Tickets: 772-532-5007; slcleadershipworkshop.eventbrite.com.
Sampson Air Force Base Veterans: Annual luncheon. 8 a.m.-4 p.m.March 14. Clubhouse, Spanish Lakes Country Club Village, 1 Las Casitas, Fort Pierce. RSVP: 772-460-1358; [email protected].
Fishing Clinic: For women sponsored by the FWC. 9 a.m.March 14. Fort Pierce Inlet State Park, 905 Shorewinds Drive, Fort Pierce. Register: 850-617-9639; [email protected].
Flea/Craft/Bake Sale: 8 a.m.-3 p.m.March 14-15. Polish-American Club, 343 N.W. Prima Vista Blvd., Port St. Lucie. 772-398-5124; [email protected].
St. Patrick's Day Festival: Food, crafts, entertainment. 5-10 p.m.March 14; 10 a.m.-10 p.m., parade 11 a.m.March 15. PSL Civic Center, 9221 S.E. Civic Center Place, Port St. Lucie.
John Carroll High School 1970-1979: Kick off party, 7-10 p.m.March 14, home of Guido & Deanna Chibas, 582 Oleander Court, Port St. Lucie; Reunion with live music, Huck's BBQ, school tour, 3-8 p.m.March 15, John Carroll High School, 3402 Delaware Ave., Fort Pierce. $30 both events; 772-971-0005; [email protected].
Lego at the Library: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.March 15. Morningside Library, 2410 S.E. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie. K-5th Grade. 772-337-5632; library.stlucieco.gov.
Writers Day: 8 a.m.-3 p.m.March 15. IRSC Brown Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Y Building, Room Y-102, Fort Pierce. $25; 772-462-7842; [email protected].
Irish Genealogy Conference: Covers resources available in researching Irish ancestors. 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.March 15. PSL Community Center, 2195 S.E. Airoso Blvd., St. Lucie. Adults. $16. Reservation: 772-567-7463; [email protected].
International Festival: Hosted by Sun Grove Montessori School at Tradition. Dance; musical performances from across the globe, food trucks. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.March 15. Tradition Square, Port St. Lucie. 772-519-2105.
Cash for College: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.March 15. Indian River State College, 2309 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce; Blackburn Educational Building, 3002 Avenue D, Fort Pierce; Pruitt Campus, St. Lucie West Library, 500 N.W. California Blvd., Port St. Lucie. 1-866-792-4772; www.irsc.edu.
Volunteer Oyster Deployment: Wear comfortable clothing; bring sunscreen, d water. 2:30 p.m.March 15. Riverwalk Center, 600 N. Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce. 772-462-1713; [email protected].
Wiggly Worms: Children's learning activity. 11 a.m.-noon. March 15. PSL Botanical Gardens, 2410 S.E. Westmoreland Blvd., Port St. Lucie. Ages 5-12 and families. Reservation: 772-337-1959; [email protected].
Full-Moon Night Hike: 6:30 p.m.March 15. Oxbow Eco-Center, 5400 N.E. St. James Drive, Port St. Lucie. Ages: 8+. $5. Register: 772-785-5833; [email protected].
St. Patrick's Day Dinner Dance: Doors open at 6 p.m.March 15. Knights of Columbus Council 7514 Council Hall, 451 S.W. Ravenswood Lane, Port St Lucie. $17 per person. Ticket: 772-879-1351.
"Colored Mod Art" Class: 10 a.m.March 15. Oxbow Eco-Center, 5400 N.E. St. James Drive, Port St. Lucie. Ages: 12+. $20. Register: 772-785-5833; [email protected].
Lego at the Library: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.March 15. Morningside Library, 2410 S.E. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie. K-5th grade. 772-333-5632; library.stlucieco.gov.
Irish Genealogy Conference: County of ancestors birth, religious groups, record repositories, sources for records. 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.March 15. Community Center St. Lucie, Airoso Blvd., Port St. Lucie. $18. 772-5677463; [email protected].
ERD Nature Series: 9-11 a.m.March 16. St. Lucie Village Heritage Park, 305 Torpey Road, Fort Pierce. Age: 13+. Register: 772-785-5833; signupgenius.com.
Sunday Round Dance Class: 1 p.m.March 16, 30, April 13, 20, 27, May 11; 4:30 p.m.May 4. River Walk Center, 600 N. Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce. Register: 352-455-5759; www.joannehelton.com/schedule.htm.
Open Horse Show Series: Twin Rivers Saddle Club; halter, western/English pleasure, and hunter/equitation classes. 8:30 a.m.March 16. SLC Fairgrounds, 15601 W. Midway Road, Fort Pierce. Annual membership $30-40; show fees 10-$30. Register: www.TRSC.us.
Genealogy Workshop: Tracing your family back to the old country. 1:30 p.m.March 18. Fort Pierce Library, 101 Melody Lane, Fort Pierce. 772-462-1615; www.tcgsfl.org.
SHINE Medicare Workshops: 11 a.m.March 18, April 15, May 13. Zora Neale Hurston Branch Library, 3008 Avenue D, Fort Pierce. 772-462-2154; library.stlucieco.gov.
Oxbow & the Natives: "Salt Marsh Mosquitos." 3:45 p.m.March 20. Oxbow Eco-Center, 5400 N.E. St. James Drive, Port St. Lucie. Ages: 5+. 772-785-5833; www.oxboweco.com.
Oxbow's Treehouse Time: "Big Bands, Sing-Along." 4 p.m.March 21. Oxbow Eco-Center, 5400 N.E. St. James Drive, Port St. Lucie. 772-785-5833; www.oxboweco.com.
Photography Workshop: Photographing wildlife and Florida's natural places. 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.March 22. Oxbow Eco-Center, 5400 N.E. St. James Drive, Port St. Lucie. $50. Register: 772-485-8129; stlucie.ifas.ufl.edu.
ERD Nature Series: Florida's Ancient Dunes. 9-11 a.m.March 22. Walton Scrub Preserve, 10809 S. Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce. Age: 13+. Register: 772-785-5833; signupgenius.com.
Photographing Wildlife and Florida's Natural Places: Workshop; must have own camera for optional field excursion. 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.March 22. Oxbow Eco-Center, 5400 N.E. St. James Drive, Port St. Lucie. Register: 772-485-8129; [email protected].
Community Yard Sale: 7 a.m.-2 p.m.March 22. John B. Parks Sports Complex/Lawnwood Stadium, 1302 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce. Booths, $10. 772-462-2110.
Book Signing: Hugh Howey, Jupiter author of "Wool." 2 p.m.March 22. Morningside Library, 2410 S.E. Morningside Library, Port St. Lucie. 772-337-5632; library.stlucieco.gov.
Blood Drive: One Blood/Bass Pro Shops community event. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.March 22. Bass Pro Shops, 2250 Gatlin Blvd., Port St. Lucie. Age 18+. Register: 772-7857-600; [email protected].
Tip-A-Cop: Benefits Special Olympics of Florida. 4-9 p.m.March 24. Duffy's, St. Lucie West, 1608 N.W. Courtyard Circle, Port St. Lucie.
CLA Estate Planning Workshop: Securing one's estate. 9:30 a.m.March 25. Springhill Suites by Marriott, 2000 N.W. Courtyard Circle, Port St. Lucie. Senior citizens. 866-252-8721.
CASTLE Memory Field: Honoring children who died from abuse or neglect. 10 a.m.March 25. CASTLE Administrative Office, 3525 W. Midway Road, Fort Pierce.
Marine Science Lecture Series: "King Crab Invasion in Antarctica" with Dr. Kathryn Smith. 9 a.m.March 26. Smithsonian Marine Ecosystems Exhibit, SLC Aquarium, 420 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce. Adults. Free with paid admission ($3-$4; annual memberships $15). Register: 772-465-3271.
Adoption Orientation: 5:15 p.m.March 27. Early Learning Coalition of SLC, 804 S. 6th St., Fort Pierce. Register: 772-429-2001; www.chsfl.org.
Liberty Forum: Slideshow presentation by candidate for U.S. Congress; speaker, Ilya Katz. 6:30 p.m.March 27. PSL Civic Center, 9221 S.E. Civic Center Place, Port St. Lucie. 786-597-2880; lifesupportrevelations.blogspot.com.
Green Industries Best Management Practices/Fertilizer Application Workshop: 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.March 28. Indian River Research & Education Center, 2199 South Rock Road, Fort Pierce. $30. Register: 772-460-1660; stlucie.ifas.ufl.edu.
Spring Break Matinee: "Frozen" (2013). 2 p.m.March 28. Morningside Library, 2410 S.E. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie. 772-337-5632; library.stlucieco.gov.
Special Olympics Torch Run: 4 p.m.March 28. Sable Palm Plaza, U.S. 1, Fort Pierce. T-shirts: $12-$20. 772-240-5294; 772-530-6367.
FL Indian Hobbyist Association: Native American Powwow includes dancing, tepee village, vendors and more. 10 a.m.-10 p.m.March 28, 29, 30. Savannas Recreation Area, 1400 E. Midway Road, Fort Pierce. $5 per adult. 772-337-3368; fiha.info.
Treasure Coast History Series: Led by IRSC Professor Ronald Frazer; The Ais Indians. 10:30 a.m.March 29. Morningside Library, 2410 S.E. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie. 772-337-5632; library.stlucieco.gov.
The Seminoles and the Seminole Wars. 10:30 a.m.April 26.
World War II and the Treasure Coast. 10:30 a.m.May 24.
Praise on the Marina: Gospel music festival. 4 p.m.-8:30 p.m.March 30, June 29, Aug. 31, Nov. 30. Marina Square, 1 Ave A, Fort Pierce. 772-267-0260; [email protected].
APRIL
Kids in the Garden: Botany for Beginners: Botany 101, a hands-on gardening and interactive learning series. 10-11:30 a.m.April 5. Heathcote Botanical Garden, 210 Savannah Road, Fort Pierce. Ages 5 to 12. $10. Register: 772-464-4672; www.heathcotebotanicalgardens.org.
"Planes" (2013): 2 p.m.April 12. Morningside Library, 2410 S.E. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie. 772-337-5632; library.stlucieco.gov.
March for Babies: Fundraising to help provide community services, advocacy efforts, research, public & professional education. 8:30 a.m.April 12, St. Lucie West Pruitt Campus.
Kids Fishing Tournament: PSL Anglers Fishing Club; bait provided, bring rod & reel or cane pole, safety/sun glasses. 8:30 a.m. registration & orientation, 9 a.m. clinic, 10 a.m.-noon tournament April 19. PSL Botanical Gardens, 2410 S.W. Westmoreland Blvd., Port St Lucie. Thru age 16. 772-692-9380.
ERD Nature Series: Wildflowers & Butterflies: 9-11 a.m.April 19. Paleo Hammock Preserve, 8551 Carlton Road, Port St. Lucie, 9 -- 11 a.m., April 19. Age: 13+. Register: 772-785-5833; signupgenius.com.
Tip-A-Cop: Benefits Special Olympics of Florida. 4-9 p.m.April 19. Cowboy's Steakhouse, 5000 Okeechobee Road, Fort Pierce.
Cruising to Excellence: Spring cruise-themed fundraiser event for Education Foundation of St. Lucie. 7-11 p.m.April 25. Civic Center, 9221 S.E. Civic Center Place, Port St. Lucie. Age 18+. $45. Ticket: 772-429-5505; www.educationfoundationstlucie.org.
ERD Nature Series: Guided kayak/canoe tour: bring your own kayak/canoe. 8-11 a.m.April 26. 10-Mile Creek, 3401 Gordy Road, Fort Pierce. Age: 13+. Register: 772-785-5833; signupgenius.com.
Luncheon and Fashion Show: Port St. Lucie Business Women fundraiser. 11 a.m.-2 p.m.April 26. Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, 12600 N.W. Harbour Ridge Blvd., Palm City. www.pslbusinesswomen.com.
CASTLE 5K Run/Walk: Raise money and awareness of child abuse. 7:30 a.m.April 26. Mets Stadium, , Port St. Lucie. $15-$25 before April 4. Register: 772-465-6011; www.stompoutchildabuse.org.
MAY
Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Scholarship Award Night: 7-10 p.m.May 27. Black Box Theater, 117 S. 2nd St., Fort Pierce. $5-$6. 772-460-5299; www.jazzsociety.org.
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