Indian River County Community Calendar, updated May 16

May 16--Giving Kidz a Chance: Monthly board of directors meeting. 5 p.m.May 20. Healthy Families Office, 333 17th St., Suite O, Vero Beach. 772-778-1323.

Downtown Friday: Music, food, vendors. 6-9 p.m.May 30. 2036 14th Ave, Vero Beach. 772-643-6782; [email protected].

Blood Drive: All donors receive a T-shirt, mini physical. 12:30-3:30 p.m.May 19. State Farm Insurance, 1676 U.S. 1, Sebastian. Age 16+. 772-562-4266; oneblood.org.

Blood Drive: All donors receive a T-shirt, mini physical. 1:30-3:30 p.m.May 19. Brookdale Senior Living Sterling, 410 4th Court, Vero Beach. Age 16+. 772-562-4266; oneblood.org.

Blood Drive: All donors receive a T-shirt, mini physical. 8-11:30 a.m.May 19. Dunkin' Donuts, 900 U.S. 1, Sebastian. Age 16+. 772-562-4266; oneblood.org.

Blood Drive: All donors receive a T-shirt, mini physical. 8 a.m.-12:30 May 19. Christi's Family Fitness, 1250 Old Dixie Highway, Vero Beach. Age 16+. 772-562-4266; oneblood.org.

Blood Drive: All donors receive a T-shirt, mini physical. 1-5 p.m.May 20. Press Journal, 1801 U.S. 1, Vero Beach. Age 16+. 772-562-4266; oneblood.org.

Blood Drive: All donors receive a T-shirt, mini physical. 9 a.m.-noonMay 20. Fleet Management-Vero, 5235 41st St., Vero Beach. Age 16+. 772-562-4266; oneblood.org.

Memorial Day Event and Ceremony: Ceremony, 1 p.m., May 24; Festival, 2 p.m.-2 a.m.May 24; 2-10 p.m.May 25; 2-6 p.m.May 26. Earl's Hideaway, 1405 Indian River Drive, Sebastian. 772-589-5700; www.earlshideaway.com.

Memorial Day Observance: Speaker, Chaplain Richard Flick, USN, Ret.; 9 a.m.May 27. Veterans Memorial Island Sanctuary, Vero Beach. Bring a folding chair and arrive by 8:30 a.m. Golf cart transportation for seniors at the bridge entrance to the Island. 772-388-4477.

Elks Lodge Picnic: Open to Elks members and guests. 3 p.m.May 26. Vero Beach Elks Lodge, 1350 26th St., Vero Beach. $12. RSVP: 772-562-8450.

FRIDAY'S SPECIAL EVENTS

Blood Pressure Screenings: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. VNA Hidden Treasures, 656 21st St., Vero Beach. Also: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. VNA Hidden Treasures, 11646 U.S. 1, Sebastian.

Cheyenne Band: Rockin' & classic country. Sebastian's Concert In The Park. 5:30-8 p.m.Riverview Park, U.S. 1 and C.R. 512, Sebastian. 772-589-5969; www.sebastianchamber.com/events.

Academy for the Performing Arts: Accepting new students through May 16; call to schedule days, times. 3-8 p.m. Mon., Tue., Thurs. thru May 23. 1st Baptist Church of Vero Beach, 2206 16th Ave., #202, Vero Beach. Ages 6+. $16-$45. Register: 772-562-7265; www.academyinvero.org.

FRIDAY'S RECURRING EVENTS

CHILDREN

Story Time: 10 a.m.Brackett Library, 6155 College Lane, Vero Beach. Age 2-5. 772-770-5060; www.irclibrary.org.

DANCE

Argentine Tango Group Class: For intermediate/advanced students. 7 p.m.713 U.S. 1, Vero Beach. Register: 772-299-5772; dancevero.com.

Friday Night Dances: 7:30 p.m. Community Center, 2266 14th Ave., Vero Beach. Age 18+. $10. Ticket: 772-770-6517; covb.org.

EXERCISE/HEALTH

Capoeira: Classes for adults. 7 p.m.Longevity Max Fitness, 970 14th Lane, Vero Beach. Age 13+. $80/mo. 772-532-0094; verobeachcapoeiraabada.com.

Lymphedema Therapy Consultations: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Advanced Motion Therapeutic, 2965 20th St., Vero Beach. Reservation: 772-567-8585; [email protected].

GAMES

4-Deck Canasta: 12:30 p.m.Senior Activity Center of Sebastian, 1255 Main St., Sebastian. Age 50+. $1. 772-388-9047; sebastianseniors.org.

7-Deck Canasta: Noon. Senior Activity Center of Sebastian, 1255 Main St., Sebastian. Age 50+. $1. 772-388-9047; sebastianseniors.org.

Bingo: With lunch. Noon. Fr. Crowley Center, St. John of the Cross Church, 2355 82nd Ave., Vero Beach. 772-226-7470; [email protected].

Duplicate Bridge: ACBL stratified duplicate bridge games. 1 p.m.First Presbyterian Church of Sebastian, 1405 Louisiana Ave., Sebastian. Open. $5. 772-581-0539; [email protected].

Duplicate Bridge: ACBL sanctioned; stratified open pairs. 1 p.m. Vero Beach Bridge Center, 1520 14th Ave., Vero Beach. $6-$8. 772-562-3008; verobridge.com.

Student Bridge Game: Beginner bridge game. 9 a.m.-noon. Vero Beach Bridge Center, 1520 14th Ave., Vero Beach. $6-$8. 772-562-3008; verobridge.com.

MEALS

Dinner: 3 entrees, 2 sides. 5-7 p.m.American Legion, 807 Louisiana Ave., Sebastian. 772-589-8710.

Dinner: 5-8 p.m.Sebastian Eagles, 9606 Trade Center Drive, just off Barber St. behind Publix, Sebastian. Call for menu, price. 772-589-6573.

OTHER

IRC Master Gardeners: Need help with a problem in your garden? 9 a.m.-noon, 1-4 p.m. IRC UFL/IFAS Extension Office, 1028 20th Place, Vero Beach. 772-770-5030; Indian.ifas.ufl.edu.

Indian River Model Sailing Club: Radio controlled model sailboat racing. 1 p.m.Hobart Pond, 1/4 mile east of 58th Ave on 77th St., Vero Beach. 772-581-8300.

Karaoke: With Wanda Johnson. 8-11:30 p.m.Vero Beach Veterans Club, 2500 15th Ave., Vero Beach. 772-778-1299.

LaPorte Farms: Self guided tours, pony rides. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. daily. LaPorte Farms, 7700 129th St., Sebastian. Donations. 772-633-0813; [email protected].

Stepping Stone Quilters: Quilt for fun and charity, learn to quilt; bring lunch. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sebastian City Council Annex Center, 1245 Main St., Sebastian. $15. 973-607-7439; [email protected].

Vero Beach Veterans Club: Wanda Johnson's Karaoke. 8 p.m.Vero Beach Veterans Club, 2500 15th Ave, Vero Beach. 772-778-1299; Vero Beach Veterans.com.

SATURDAY'S SPECIAL EVENTS

Blood Pressure/Sugar Screenings: For morning blood sugar tests, fast from midnight on. 9-10 a.m.Allen AME Church, 6425 85th St., Wabasso.

Spring Fiesta: Celebration of the arts for kids. 10 a.m.Riverside Theatre, 3250 Riverside Park Drive, Vero Beach. Age 3 and older. 772-231-6990; www.riversidetheatre.com.

Boating Safety Class: 7:30 a.m. registration; 8 a.m.-5 p.m. class. Sebastian Arts & Senior Center, 1245 Main St., Sebastian. $20. Register: 772-388-3132; sebastianinletps.org.

Safe Boating Class: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Vero Beach Power Squadron, 301 Acacia Road, Vero Beach. Ages: 12+. $35. Register: 772-532-6893; www.verobeachpowersquadron.com.

Photographing Waterlilies: Tips to give your photos a professional look; bring your own digital camera. 9 a.m.-noon. McKee Botanical Garden, 350 U.S. 1, Vero Beach. Age 14+. $25. Register: 772-794-0601; www.mckeegarden.org.

Grand Opening: Demonstrations by local artists, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; meet and greet artists 6-8 p.m. Inner Spaces and Outer Places, 1078 12th St., Vero Beach. 772-202-8412; InnerSpacesAndOuterPlaces.com.

Used Book Sale: Paperback books in the fiction, mystery, biography, true story sections will be 5 for $1. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.May 12-17. Friends of the Library Used Book Depot, 1670 14th Ave., Vero Beach. 772-562-0043.

SATURDAY'S RECURRING EVENTS

EXERCISE/HEALTH

Group Bicycle Ride-Saturday Fast Ride: 30-40 miles; sponsored by Vero Cycling. 7:15 a.m.Panera Bread, 2001 Indian River Blvd., Vero Beach. Age 18+. www.verocyclingclub.org/pages/ride-schedule.

Group Bicycle Ride-Keep Calm, Cycle On Ride: 15 +/- miles, slow pace; sponsored by Vero Cycling. 8 a.m.Jaycee Park overflow parking lot, Ocean Drive or SR A1A, north of Beachland Blvd., Vero Beach. Age 18+. www.verocyclingclub.org/pages/ride-schedule.

GAMES

Bingo: 6 p.m.American Legion Post 39, 1535 Old Dixie Highway, Vero Beach. Age 21+. $.25 and $1 per card. [email protected].

Samba: Card game. Noon. Senior Activity Center of Sebastian, 1255 Main St., Sebastian. Age 50+. $1. 772-388-9047; sebastianseniors.org.

Wii Bowling: 10 a.m.Senior Activity Center of Sebastian, 1255 Main St., Sebastian. Age 50+. $1. 772-388-9047; sebastianseniors.org.

MEALS

Dinner: Baby back ribs. 5-8 p.m.Sebastian Eagles, 9606 Trade Center Drive, just off Barber St. behind Publix, Sebastian. $7.50-$12. 772-589-6573.

OTHER

LaPorte Farms: Self guided tours, pony rides. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. daily. LaPorte Farms, 7700 129th St., Sebastian. Donations. 772-633-0813; [email protected].

LOOKING AHEAD

Fashion Boot Camp: W/photo shoot. 10 a.m.-noon or 1-3 p.m. Tues. & Thurs.; Session I June 3-12. Island Images Professional Photography Studio, 2036 14th Ave., Suite 101, Vero Beach. Also: Session II June 17-26; Session III July 1-10; Session IV July 15-24; Session V July 29-Aug. 7. Ages 16-24. $179.95. Register: 772-633-6994; islandimagesprophoto.com/Fashion_Boot_Camp.html.

Concert for Autism: Pianist Adlan Cruz. 6-8 p.m.May 18. St. Augustine Episcopal Church, 475 43rd St., Vero Beach. $20. Ticket: 772-562-8450.

Four-Hand Piano Concert: Dr. Marcos Flores and Jacob Craig. 3 p.m.May 18. First Presbyterian Church of Vero Beach, 520 Royal Palm Blvd., Vero Beach. Offering. 772-562-9088; firstpresvero.org.

Social Justice Film Series: "Legislate Democracy" 7 p.m.May 18. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 1590 27th Ave., Vero Beach. Ages: 16+. 772-778-5880; [email protected].

Acoustic Jam Session: Bring your strings or come and listen. 3-7 p.m.May 18. Vero Beach Veterans Club, 2500 15 Ave., Vero Beach. 772-778-1299.

Blood Pressure/Sugar Screenings: For morning blood sugar tests, fast from midnight on. 9-10 a.m.May 19. River Park Place, 700 3rd Circle, Vero Beach

Blood Pressure Screenings: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.May 19 VNA Hidden Treasures, 656 21st St., Vero Beach.

Pelican Island Audubon Society: How to raise a sea horse with Nancy Pham. 7:30 p.m.May 19. Community Center, 2266 14th Ave., Vero Beach. 772-567-3520; www.pelicanislandaudubon.org.

AARP Smart Driver Refresher course: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.May 19. United Way, 1836 14th Ave., Vero Beach. $15-$20. Register: 772-231-7871.

AARP Smart Driver Refresher Course: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.May 19 & 20. Supervisor of election office, 4395 43rd Ave., Vero Beach. $15-$20. Register: 772-562-6031.

Blood Pressure/Sugar Screenings: For morning blood sugar tests, fast from midnight on. 8:30-10 a.m.May 20. Christi's Family Fitness 1250 Old Dixie Highway, Vero Beach. Also: 9-10:30 a.m. VNA Hidden Treasures, 11646 U.S. 1, Sebastian.

Let's Talk About Your Heart: Workshop. 6-7 p.m.May 20. Alternative Medicine Family Care Center, 3408 Aviation Blvd., Vero Beach. RSVP: 772-778-8877; www.amfcc.info.

Roseland Community Association: Speaker Stan Boling, IRC director community development, on issues affecting Roseland. 7 p.m.May 20. Former Roseland Volunteer Fire Station, 8025 129th Court, Roseland.

Blood Pressure Screenings: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.May 21Second Chance Thrift Store, 490 Old Dixie Highway, Vero Beach

Blood Pressure/Sugar Screenings: For morning blood sugar tests, fast from midnight on. 9-10:30 a.m.May 21. VNA Hidden Treasures, 11646 U.S. 1, Sebastian.

VNA Caregiver: 5:30 p.m.May 21. Captain Hiram's, 160 Indian River Drive, Tiffany Room, Sebastian. 772-978-5515; 772-978-5565.

Enjoy Life ~ Choose Laughter: Interactive and educational laughter program. 10:30 a.m.May 22. North IRC Library, 1001 C.R. 512, Sebastian. Adults. 772-713-6030; [email protected].

Treasure Coast Fearless Caregiver Conference: All day educational event for caregivers. 8 a.m.May 22. Kane Center, 900 E. Salerno Road, Stuart. Register: 954-362-8126; FearlessCaregiver.com.

Pet Dog Manners & Behavior: 6 p.m.May 22. Sebastian Animal Hospital, 948 U.S. 1, Vero Beach. $75. Register: 772-978-7863; www.bestbehaviordogtraining.org.

Blood Pressure Screenings: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.May 23 VNA Hidden Treasures, 656 21st St., Vero Beach. Also: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. VNA Hidden Treasures, 11646 U.S. 1, Sebastian.

American Legion Auxiliary Poppy Drive: 8 a.m.-6 p.m.May 23. Sebastian businesses, 807 Louisiana Ave., Sebastian. 772-581-0453.

Blood Pressure/Sugar Screenings: For morning blood sugar tests, fast from midnight on. 8:30-10 a.m.May 26. Sebastian Gym and Fitness, 345 C.R. 512, Sebastian.

An Old Fashioned Picnic: Memorial Day old fashioned picnic with games for kids. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.May 26. Sebastian Elks Lodge, 731 S. Fleming St., Sebastian. 772-589-1516.

Memorial Day Observance: 11 a.m.May 26. Veterans Memorial, Riverview Park, C.R. 512 and Riverside Drive, Sebastian. Also: American Legion Post 189 will be selling memorial bricks for the Riverview Park Veterans Memorial; 954 818-7405 or [email protected].

Anxiety & Depression Workshop: 6-7 p.m.May 27. Alternative Medicine Family Care Center, 3408 Aviation Blvd., Vero Beach. RSVP: 772-778-8877; www.amfcc.info.

Blood Pressure Screenings: 10:30-11:30 a.m.May 27 By the River, 11065 Ganga Way, #311, Sebastian.

Blood Pressure/Sugar Screenings: For morning blood sugar tests, fast from midnight on. 9-11 a.m.May 27. VNA Hidden Treasures, 656 21st St., Vero Beach. Also: 9-10:30 a.m.Staples, 1191 U.S. 1, Vero Beach.

Teacher Appreciation: 5-10 p.m.May 27; 4-10 p.m.May 28. Upstairs at Havana Nights, 1601 S. Ocean Drive, Vero Beach.

"Dreamers & Schemers": Professional actors portray author Zora Neale Hurston, Gov. Napoleon Bonaparte Broward and conquistador Pedro Menéndez de Aviles, depicting who they were & how they impacted the state. 7 p.m.May 28. Emerson Center, 1590 27th Ave., Vero Beach. 772-788-5880.

Blood Pressure Screenings: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.May 30 VNA Hidden Treasures, 656 21st St., Vero Beach. Also: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. VNA Hidden Treasures, 11646 U.S. 1, Sebastian.

Wanda's Luau: Wear your favorite Hawaiian outfit, bring food to share. 8-11:30 p.m.May 30. Vero Beach Veterans Club, 2500 15th Ave., Vero Beach. 772-778-1299.

Republicans for Life Recognition Day: Guest speaker, public defender Diamond Litty. 11:15 a.m.May 30. Bent Pine Golf Club, 6001 Clubhouse Drive, Vero Beach. $40. RSVP: 772-770-0903.

Mommy Son Dance: IRC Recreation Department. 8:30 p.m.May 31. Polish American Club, 7500 U.S. 1, Vero Beach. $32.10/couple. Register: 772-226-1736; www.ircrec.com.

Tropical Night Luau: 7-11 p.m.May 31. Grand Harbor Golf Club, 4985 Club Terrace, Vero Beach. $125. Ticket: 772-770-5040; www.youthguidanceprogram.org.

JUNE

USS Iwo Jima (LPH2/LDH7) Shipmates Organization: Aug. 27-31. Crowne Plaza Hotel, Jacksonville. Contact Robert G. McAnnally, 152 Frissell St., Hampton, VA 23663; 757-723-0317; [email protected]; ussiwojimashipmates.cfns.net.

Lowering Cholesterol: Workshop. 6-7 p.m.June 3. Alternative Medicine Family Care Center, 3408 Aviation Blvd., Vero Beach. RSVP: 772-778-8877; www.amfcc.info.

Sun-kirtan Experience: A mantra meditation session, vegetarian meal, chanting and prasada yoga. 7 p.m.June 4. Unity of Vero Beach, 950 43rd Ave., Vero Beach. Offering $15 (no one turned away). 772-562-1133; unityofvero.org.

Vero Beach Gun Show: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.June 7; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.June 8. IRC Fairgrounds, 7955 58th Ave., Vero Beach. Under 18 must be with adult. Ticket: 866-611-0442; www.patriotshows.com.

Express Concealed Weapon Permit: 90-minute class. 10 a.m., 12:30, 2:30 p.m.June 7, 8. Vero Beach Gun Show, IRC Fairgrounds, 7955 58th Ave., Vero Beach. Under 18 must be with adult. Ticket: 866-611-0442; www.patriotshows.com.

Headaches & Migraines: Workshop on natural solutions. 6-7 p.m.June 10. Alternative Medicine Family Care Center, 3408 Aviation Blvd., Vero Beach. RSVP: 772-778-8877; www.amfcc.info.

The Story Your Blood Tells: Workshop about what lab results mean. 6-7 p.m.June 17. Alternative Medicine Family Care Center, 3408 Aviation Blvd., Vero Beach. RSVP: 772-778-8877; www.amfcc.info.

Unity Health & Wellness Expo: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.June 21. Unity of Vero Beach, 950 43rd Ave., Vero Beach. 772-562-1133.

Digestive Disorders: Prevention and healing workshop. 6-7 p.m.June 24. Alternative Medicine Family Care Center, 3408 Aviation Blvd., Vero Beach. RSVP: 772-778-8877; www.amfcc.info.

Reactory Factory Science Show: 10:30 a.m.June 26. North IRC Library, 1001 C.R. 512, Sebastian. 772-589-1355; [email protected].

Mad Science, Spin, Pop, Boom Show: 10:30 a.m.June 27. IRC Main Library, 1600 21st St., Vero Beach. 772-770-5060; [email protected].

JULY

Puppet Show: Katie Adams -- Animals of the Amazon Fain Forest. 10:30 a.m.July 3. North IRC Library, 1001 C.R. 512, Sebastian. 772-589-1355; [email protected].

Paleo Discoveries: Fossil "show and tell" along with Q-&-A. 10:30 a.m.July 10. North IRC Library, 1001 C.R. 512, Sebastian. 772-589-1355; [email protected].

Busch Wildlife Animal Discovery Show: 10:30 a.m.July 11. IRC Main Library, 1600 21st St., Vero Beach. 772-770-5060; [email protected].

Todd Kay'sMagic Show: 10:30 a.m.July 17. North IRC Library, 1001 C.R. 512, Sebastian. 772-589-1355; [email protected].

Future Science Past Magic Show: 10:30 a.m.July 18. IRC Main Library, 1600 21st St., Vero Beach. 772-770-5060; [email protected].

Professor Boom's Wacky Science Show: 10:30 a.m.July 24. North IRC Library, 1001 C.R. 512, Sebastian. 772-589-1355; [email protected].

Tampa Taiko Japanese Drummers: 10:30 a.m.July 25. IRC Main Library, 1600 21st St., Vero Beach. 772-770-5060; [email protected].Wildlife Tree -- Animal Discovery Show: 10:30 a.m.July 31. North IRC Library, 1001 C.R. 512, Sebastian. 772-589-1355; [email protected].

AUGUST

Kaye Byrnes, Storyteller: 10:30 a.m.Aug. 1. IRC Main Library, 1600 21st St, Vero Beach. 772-770-5060; [email protected].

Mr. Richard in Concert: 10:30 a.m.Aug. 8. IRC Main Library, 1600 21st St., Vero Beach. 772-770-5060; [email protected].

Will Ulrich: From the National Weather Service. 10:30 a.m.Aug. 7. North IRC Library, 1001 C.R. 512, Sebastian. 772-589-1355; [email protected].

OCTOBER

Touch A Truck Family Festival: Trucks to explore, games, crafts and other activities for children. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.Oct. 11. IRC Fairgrounds, 7955 58th Ave., Vero Beach. Ticket: 772-567-3202; childcareresourcesir.org.

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