St. Lucie County Community Calendar, updated April 25

By Treasure Coast Newspapers, Stuart, Fla.

McClatchy-Tribune Information Services

April 25--NEW LISTINGS

Waterways Plan Forum: Economics of the Waterways. 9 a.m.May 2. Historic City Hall, 315 Avenue A, Fort Pierce.

Waterways Plan Public Workshop: Share ideas about marine transportation, land development, natural resources, recreational opportunities, public access, environmental systems, regulation & management. 1-6 p.m.May 7. PSL Civic Center. 9221 S.E. Civic Center Place. Port St. Lucie.

Waterways Plan Public Workshop: Share ideas about marine transportation, land development, natural resources, recreational opportunities, public access, environmental systems, regulation & management. 1-6 p.m.May 9. River Walk Center, 600 N. Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce.

Hibiscus House "Strike Out Child Abuse" Fundraiser: 1-3 p.m.May 18. St. Lucie Lanes, 6759 S. U.S. 1, Port St. Lucie. $25-$100; 772-340-5750, ext. 427; www.hibiscuschildrenscenter.org.

National Boating Safety Week: Ask the Expert U.S. Coast Guard mobile training facility. Bass Pro Shops, 2250 Gatlin Blvd., Port St. Lucie. 9 a.m.-7 p.m.May 19.

Treasure Coast Offshore Classic Fishing Tournament: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.May 31. Fort Pierce City Marina, 1 Avenue A, Fort Pierce. $175 per boat (4 anglers). Register: 772-633-4611; www.tcoffshoreclassic.com. Benefits the VBHS Boy Lacrosse Team. Prize money up to $2500 for largest Dolphin, Wahoo or Kingfish.

Dog Wash & Bake Sale: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.May 10. Humane Society of St. Lucie County Port St. Lucie shelter, 8890 N.W. Glades Cut-Off Road, Port St. Lucie. $5. 772-801-8564; www.hsslc.org.

SPECIAL EVENTS

FRIDAY

Cruising to Excellence: Spring cruise-themed fundraiser event for Education Foundation of St. Lucie. 7-11 p.m.Civic Center, 9221 S.E. Civic Center Place, Port St. Lucie. Age 18+. $45. Ticket: 772-429-5505; www.educationfoundationstlucie.org.

Stacking the Deck Against Hunger: Charity poker tournament to benefit Harvest Food & Outreach Center. 7 p.m. Fenn Center, 2000 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce. Age 18+. Ticket: 772-532-5007; stackingthedeck2014.eventbrite.com.

Friday Matinee: "Drowning Mona" (2000) featuring Danny DeVito and Bette Midler; rated PG-13. 2 p.m.Fort Pierce Library, 101 Melody Lane, Fort Pierce. 772-462-2787; library.stlucieco.gov.

Polish Night Dinner Dance: Music by Harbar Brothers; Polish dinner. 5-9 p.m.Polish American Social Club, 343 N.W. Prima Vista Blvd., Port St. Lucie. Age 25+. $18. Reservation: 772-871-9551.

Guardian ad Litem Program Open House: 10 a.m.-noon, April 25; 4-6 p.m.April 28. Guardian ad Litem Program, 584 N.W. University Blvd., Suite 600, Port St. Lucie. 772-785-5804; www.GuardianadLitem.org.

Coffee with the Chair: 8:30 a.m.SLC Administration Complex, 2300 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce.

10-Year Celebration: 4-7 p.m. Lee Plastic Surgery and Laser Center, 525 N.W. Lake Whitney Place, Suite 206, Port. St. Lucie. 772-878-8885; leeplasticsurgery.net.

Firearms Training: 6:30, 7:30 p.m.April 25; 1:30, 2:30, 3:30, 4:30, April 26, 27. Bass Pro Shops, 2250 Gatlin Blvd., Port St. Lucie. Age 18+. 772-785-7600.

SATURDAY

ERD Nature Series: Guided kayak/canoe tour; bring your own kayak/canoe. 8-11 a.m. 10-Mile Creek, 3401 Gordy Road, Fort Pierce. Age 13+. Register: 772-785-5833; signupgenius.com.

CASTLE 5K Run/Walk: Raise money, awareness of child abuse. 7:30 a.m.Mets Stadium, 525 N.W. Peacock Blvd., Port St. Lucie. $15-$25 before April 4. Register: 772-465-6011; www.stompoutchildabuse.org.

Kids Fishing Clinic & Festival: First 50 children who complete all of the learning stations receive free rod and reel; hot dogs, drinks, pie eating contest. Registration 8 a.m., fishing 9-11 a.m.River Park Marina, 500 Prima Vista Blvd., Port St. Lucie. Ages 5-17 can participate with a guardian's permission. [email protected].

Fashion Show & Tea Party: 4-7 p.m., $20. Holy Faith Episcopal Church, 6990 S. U.S. 1, Port St. Lucie. Reservation: 772-344-4777; [email protected].

Luncheon & Fashion Show: Port St. Lucie Business Women fundraiser. 11 a.m.-2 p.m.Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, 12600 N.W. Harbour Ridge Blvd., Palm City. Raffle tickets $10 or 3 for $25, 772-359-3446; luncheon/fashion show $55, ticket: 772-342-7701; [email protected].

Plants in the Park: Multi-club plant sale. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.Garden Club of Fort Pierce, 911 Parkway Drive, Fort Pierce. 772-559-2602; www.fortpiercegardenclub.com.

Treasure Hunt Car Rally: Benefits Dogs for Life. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. DFL Dog Training Campus, 1230 16th Ave., Vero Beach. $250/car. Register: 772-567-8969; [email protected]; www.dogsforlifevb.org.

Healthy Kids Day: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.YMCA Program Center, 1301 S.W. Bayshore Blvd., Port St. Lucie.

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 59: If your captain becomes incapacitated would you know what to do? 9 a.m. Coast Guard Facility, Sandsprit Park, 3443 S.E. St. Lucie Blvd., Stuart. Ages 12+. $15. Register: 772-288-0509; [email protected] or cgaux59.org.

Comcast Cares Day: Local Comcast employees, families, friends and community volunteers sort, pack food donations. 8:30-11 a.m.Treasure Coast Food Bank, 401 Angle Road, Fort Pierce. Register: www.comcastinthecommunity.com.

Sailfish Brewing Co. Anniversary: Barbecue by Capt. Bob; music by the Devils Cut and Gretchen Wilson2-6 p.m.Noon-11 p.m.Sailfish Brewing Company, 407 N. 2nd St., Fort Pierce. 772-828-6346.

Treasure Coast History Series: Led by IRSC Professor Ronald Frazer; The Seminoles and the Seminole Wars. 10:30 a.m.Morningside Library, 2410 S.E. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie. 772-337-5632; library.stlucieco.gov.

Rowdey Roosters: Dixieland Band. 7 p.m.St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 295 N.W. Prima Vista Blvd., Port St. Lucie. $10. Ticket: 772-878-0954; [email protected].

Kid Space Shows: 11 a.m.April 26, May 10, 24, June 7. Hallstrom Planetarium, IRSC, 3209 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce. 1-800-220-9915; www.irsc.edu.

Conversational Spanish Classes for Children: Hispanics in Action. 9-10:30 a.m. Saturdays. Savannas Preserve State Park, 2541 S.E. Walton Road, Port St. Lucie. Ages 6-8. Register: 772-924-1002; [email protected].

RECURRING EVENTS

FRIDAY

DANCE

Mexican Folklore Dance Class: 6:30 p.m. Maravilla Center, 2622 Oleander Blvd., Fort Pierce. $5/class. 772-224-1806; [email protected].

EXERCISE/HEALTH

Fencing Classes: 5:30-7 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].

Fencing Classes: Club night. 7-10 p.m.Treasure Coast Fencing Academy, Crowne Plaza, 8649 S. U.S. 1, Port St. Lucie. Free first lesson. Register: 772-618-3099; [email protected].

Jazzercise with Sandi: 10-11 a.m. River Walk Center, 600 N. Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce. Age 18+. $10-$32. 772-489-1198; www.jazzercise.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: Beginner, intermediate classes at 9:15 a.m. Oxbow Eco-Center, 5400 N.E. St. James Drive, Port St. Lucie. Age 16+. $10 class/$32 4 classes. Register: 772-785-5833; [email protected].

Zumba Fitness: 10:30-11:30 a.m.Heathcote Botanical Garden, 210 Savannah Road, Fort Pierce. 772-464-4672; [email protected].

Zumba Gold: 9 a.m.-10 a.m. Mrs. P's Dance Studio, 660 N.W. Enterprise Drive, Ste, 106 & 108, Port St. Lucie. Ages 18+. $7-$65.

Zumba Gold: 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. River Walk Center, 600 N. Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce. $8-$29. 772-971-7921; cgomez.zumba.com.

GAMES

Bridge: ACBL sanctioned game. 12:30 p.m.Temple Beth El Israel, Bethany Blvd, Port St. Lucie West. $6. 772-468-8780; [email protected].

Social Bridge for Intermediates: "Rubber" style. 1-4 p.m. Community Center, 2195 S.E. Airoso Blvd., Port St Lucie. $2. 772-332-8200; [email protected].

LANGUAGE

Spanish Class: 9 a.m.Heathcote Botanical Gardens, 210 Savannah Road, Fort Pierce. Adults. 772-464-4672; [email protected].

MEALS

Fish Fry: 5-7 p.m.; Karaoke 6 p.m.-? AMVETS Posts 15, 2024 S. U.S. 1, Fort Pierce. $7. RSVP: 7724-647-751.

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.

Guided Kayak and Canoe Tours: Enjoy guided paddling tour hosted by the Friends of Savannas. 8:30 a.m.Savannas Preserve State Park, 2541 Walton Road, Port St. Lucie. $10 donation. Reservation: 772-398-2779.

IR Lagoon Boat Tours/Fort Pierce Water Taxi: With Capt. Chop Lege and crew. 10:30 a.m.-5:45 p.m. daily, weather permitting. City Marina, #1 Avenue A, Fort Pierce. $15-$23. Reservation: 772-464-4445; [email protected].

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

Food Truck Invasion: Choose from more than 20 food trucks. 5:30-9 p.m.Port St. Lucie Civic Center, 9221 S.E. Civic Center Place, Port St. Lucie.; www.cityofpsl.com.

Gardening Advice: SLC Master Gardeners. 9 a.m.-noon. SLC UF/IFAS Extension Office, 8400 Picos Road, Ste. 1010, Fort Pierce. 772-462-1660; stlucie.ifas.ufl.edu.

Gardening Questions Answered: SLC Master Gardeners. 1-3 p.m.Morningside Library, 2410 S.E. Morningside Blvd, Port St. Lucie. 772-337-5654; stlucie.ifas.ufl.edu.

SATURDAY

CHILDREN/TEENS

Karate for Christ: 9:30 a.m. LaSala's Dojo, 2965 W. Midway Road, Fort Pierce. Ages 4-12. Per class fee or monthly dues. 772-332-0101; lasalasdojo.com.

Painting Classes: Hispanics in Action. 9-11 a.m.Jan. 18. Savannas Preserve State Park, 2541 S.E. Walton Road, Port St. Lucie. Ages 5 to 10 years. Register: 772-924-1002; [email protected].

Saturday Storytime: 10:30 a.m.Morningside Library, 2410 S.E. Morningside Library, Port St. Lucie. 772-337-5632; library.stlucieco.gov.

Spanish Classes: Hispanics in Action. 9-10 a.m.Savannas Preserve State Park, 2541 S.E. Walton Road, Port St. Lucie. Ages 7-9. Register: 772-924-1002; www.hispanicsinaction.org.

EXERCISE/HEALTH

Instructional Grappling Class: Noon. LaSala's Dojo, 2965 W. Midway Road, Fort Pierce. Age 5+. Monthly dues or per class fee. 772-332-0101; lasalasdojo.com.

Tai Chi: 9-10 a.m.Heathcote Botanical Gardens, 210 Savannah Road, Fort Pierce. Adults. $10. 772-464-4672; [email protected].

Yoga: 8:30 a.m. River Walk Center, 600 N. Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce. Register: 305-778-6117; [email protected].

Yoga: 10 a.m.Heathcote Botanical Gardens, 210 Savannah Road, Fort Pierce. $10. 772-971-8157.

GAMES

Texas Hold'em Charity Tournaments: Benefits Boys and Girls Clubs. 7 p.m.Mumbles Pub, 1050 S.W. Bayshore Blvd., Port St Lucie. Age: 18+. $15. 772-336-1117.

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.

Guided Hikes: 9 a.m. Oxbow Eco-Center, 5400 N.E. St. James Drive, Port St. Lucie. 772-785-5833; www.oxboweco.com.

Guided Kayak and Canoe Tours: Enjoy guided paddling tour hosted by the Friends of Savannas. 8:30 a.m.Savannas Preserve State Park, 2541 Walton Road, Port St. Lucie. $10 donation. Reservation: 772-398-2779.

St. Lucie River Princess: 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. sunset cruise. Rivergate at Veterans Park, 2200 S.E. Veteran's Memorial Parkway, Port St Lucie$14-$20. Reservation: 772-342-2450; stlucierivercruise.

OTHER

Jazz Market: Arts and crafts; Fort Pierce Jazz and Blues Society. 8 a.m.-1 p.m.Downtown Fort Pierce. 772-460-5299; www.jazzsociety.org.

Gardening Questions Answered: SLC Master Gardeners. 9-11 a.m.Morningside Library, 2410 S.E. Morningside Blvd, Port St. Lucie. 772-337-5654; stlucie.ifas.ufl.edu.

Port St. Lucie Green Market: Locally grown fruits and vegetables, fresh baked goods, arts & crafts. 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. rain or shine. Civic Center, 9221 S.E. Civic Center Place, Port St. Lucie. 772-807-4499.

LOOKING AHEAD

Beginners Spanish Classes: With Nelson Merchan-Cely, Hispanics in Action. 6-7 p.m.May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. Morningside Library, 2410 S.E. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie. library.stlucieco.gov.

"Through the Eye of the Camera": Juried photography competition; entries accepted April 16-May 3. A.E. Backus Museum, 500 N. Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce. Applications: 772-465-0630 www.backusmuseum.com.

Advanced Spanish Classes: With Nelson Merchan-Cely, Hispanics in Action. 9-11 a.m.May 6, 13, 20, 27. Morningside Library, 2410 S.E. Morningside Library, Port St. Lucie. 772-337-5632; library.stlucieco.gov.

Adult Literacy Tutoring: By Learn to Read of St. Lucie County. 2-5 p.m.May 6, 13, 20, 27. Morningside Library, 2410 S.E. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie. 772-464-2747; library.stlucieco.gov.

Corvette River Cruise-In: Stuart Corvette Club'sRiver Cruise-In Car Show. 8 a.m.-3 p.m.April 27. City Marina, 101 Melody Lane, Fort Pierce. $30 preregistered for participants. Register: 218-590-0356; www.stuartcorvetteclub.com.

Treasure Coast LGBT PrideFest: Live music, singers, dancers, DJs, performers, vendors. Noon-6 p.m.April 27. PSL Civic Center, 9221 S.E. Civic Center Place, Port St. Lucie. 772-418-3487; www.prideofthetreasurecoast.org/pridefest-2014.

Bowling for Bananas!: Also door prizes, drawing, raffles, silent auction item; bring a bunch of bananas be rewarded with a raffle ticket. 1-3 p.m.April 27. St. Lucie Lanes, 6759 S. U.S. 1, Port St. Lucie. $10-$20; benefits Save the Chimps. Reservation: 772-461-5390.

STD Testing: In conjunction with Sexually Transmitted Disease Awareness Month. Noon-4 p.m.April 27. PSL Civic Center, 9221 S.E. Civic Center Place, Port St. Lucie. stluciehealth.com.

Dr. Memory: Basketball Hall of Famer Jerry Lucas on how to remember lists, peoples names, many educational applications and how to apply this when reading the Word of God. 6:30 p.m.April 27, 28. Indian River Presbyterian Church, 2499 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce. 772-464-4263; irpcfamily.org.

Sunday Round Dance Class: 1 p.m.April 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.

Liberty Forum: Slideshow presentation by candidate for U.S. Congress; speaker, Ilya Katz. 6:30 p.m.April 27. PSL Civic Center, 9221 S.E. Civic Center Place, Port St. Lucie. 786-597-2880; lifesupportrevelations.blogspot.com.

Special Guest Guided Tour- Evans Creek: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.April 28. Veteran's Park at Rivergate, 2200 S.E. Veterans Memorial Parkway, Port St. Lucie. Age: 12+. $38. Reservation: 772-380-6815; motorizedkayakadventures.com.

Medicare Part D Workshop: Offered by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs'SHINE. 1 p.m.April 29. Fort Pierce Library, 101 Melody Lane, Fort Pierce. 772-462-2199; library.stlucieco.gov.

Five Wishes Workshop: 10 a.m.April 29. WellMed, St. Lucie West, 513 N.W. Lake Whitney Place, Port St. Lucie. 772-403-1758; tchospice.org/wishes.

Epilepsy Foundation of Florida: With James Brown, M.A., LMFT, BCN from Neurogenix. 3:30-4:30 p.m.April 30. Harbor Place Retirement Living, 3700 S.E. Jennings Road, Port St. Lucie. 772-223-4962; [email protected].

MAY

Tech Savvy Seniors Group: 10-11:30 a.m.May 1, 15. Hurston Library, 3008 Avenue D, Fort Pierce. 772-462-2154.

Great Expectations Book Club: "Round House," Louise Erdrich. 10 a.m.-noon. May 1. FP Library, 101 Melody Lane, Fort Pierce. 772-462-2787; [email protected].

"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.

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.

E-Books Decoded Workshop: Learn about Overdrive, the digital audiobook and e-book lending tool. 2-3 p.m.May 2. Morningside Library, 2410 S.E. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie. 772-337-5632; library.stlucieco.gov.

eBay New Seller Workshop: 9 a.m.-noon, May 2. Morningside Library, 2410 S.E. Morningside Library, Port St. Lucie. 772-337-5632; library.stlucieco.gov.

Game Day: Nintendo Wii, board/card games. 1-4 p.m.May 3. Morningside Library, 2410 S.E. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie. Select from below 772-337-5632; library.stlucieco.gov.

Bring Back Your Recycle Bins: 8 a.m.-noonMay 3. Public Works Depot, 450 S.W. Thornhill Drive, Port St. Lucie. www.cityofpsl.com.

Butterfly Garden Day: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.May 3. Oxbow Eco-Center, 5400 N.E. St. James Drive, Port St. Lucie. 772-785-5833; www.oxboweco.com.

Imagine Nau Spring Carnival: Food music inflatables and games. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.May 3. Imagine Schools -- Nau Campus, 4402 S.W. Yamada Drive, Port St. Lucie. $7. Ticket: 772-237-8600; www.imagine-nau.com.

Knights of Columbus Baby Shower/Dinner Dance: Benefit dinner/dance for Pregnancy Care Center. 6 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. dinner May 3. K of C Hall, 451 S.W. Ravenswood Lane, Port St Lucie. $15. Reservation: 772-879-1351.

Free Comic Book Day: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.May 3-4. Collectors Comics, Crowne Plaza, 8627 S. U.S. 1, Port St. Lucie. 772-878-9229; [email protected].

Spring Garden Sale: Plants and accessories. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.May 3. Heathcote Botanical Gardens, 210 Savannah Road, Fort Pierce. $3 & 3 cans of food or $6. 772-464-4672; [email protected].

Blood Drive: One Blood/Bass Pro Shops community event. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.May 3. Bass Pro Shops, 2250 Gatlin Blvd., Port St. Lucie. Age 18+. Register: 772-7857-600; [email protected].

Ladies Auxiliary Bingo Luncheon: Noon, May 5. Knights of Columbus Hall, 451 S.W. Ravenswood Lane, Port St. Lucie. $7. 772-336-9486.

Packing & Planning for a Genealogy Road Trip: Informal round-table discussion. 1:30 p.m.May 6. Fort Pierce Library, 101 Melody Lane, Fort Pierce. 772-462-1615; www.tcgsfl.org.

How to Start a Small Business Workshop: Presented by SCORE. 5-7 p.m.May 6. Fort Pierce Library, 101 Melody Lane, Fort Pierce. 772-462-2787; library.stlucieco.gov.

Florida Master Naturalist Program: Topic, "Wildlife Monitoring." 6:30-9:30 p.m.May 6, 13, 20; 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.May 10, 17. Oxbow Eco-Center, 5400 N.E. St. James Drive, Port St. Lucie. $150. Register: 772-583-7833; conference.ifas.ufl.edu/fmnp/M14-04.htm.

General Certification Core Training: Agricultural Pesticide Applicators. 9-11 a.m.May 7. St. Lucie County Extension Office, 8400 Picos Road, Fort Pierce. $20. Register: 772-462-1660; stlucie.ifas.ufl.edu.

Father & Child Connection: Topic: Fathering Without Violence or Fear. 6 p.m.May 7. Lakewood Park Library, 7605 Santa Barbara Drive, Fort Pierce. 772-579-3419; [email protected].

Transitioning Care for Youth with Special Needs: Seminar; speakers, attorneys Louis Pfeffer and Adam Gumson on legal guardianship, estate planning and the transition from youth to adulthood for those with special needs. 7-8:30 p.m.May 7. 2nd floor conf. room, Mann Medical One (next door to Tradition Medical Center), 10050 S.W. Innovation Way, Port St. Lucie. RSVP: [email protected].

Title 1 Parent Workshop: "Finding Kind" documentary on effects of girl bullying. 6-7:30 p.m.May 7. Dan McCarty Middle School Cafeteria, 1201 Mississippi Ave., Fort Pierce. Ages 12+. RSVP: 772-429-4630; [email protected].

Mother's Day Plant Sale: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.May 7-10. PSL Botanical Gardens, 2410 S.E. Westmoreland Blvd., Port St. Lucie. www.cityofpsl.com.

Library App Workshop: Demonstration on how to use library apps. 3:30 p.m.May 7 & 21. Fort Pierce Library, 101 Melody Lane, Fort Pierce. 772-462-1615; library.stlucieco.gov.

Current Events Discussion Group: 1:30-3 p.m.May 7, 21. Morningside Library, 2410 S.E. Morningside Library, Port St. Lucie. 772-337-5632; library.stlucieco.gov.

SLC Extension's 100th Anniversary: 7:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.May 8. St. Lucie County Extension Office, 8400 Picos Road, Fort Pierce. Register: 772-462-1660; stlucie.ifas.ufl.edu.

Book Signing, Talk: With author William Pipes. Noon, May 8. Fort Pierce Rotary Club, Pelican Yacht Club, 1120 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce.

Father & Child Connection: Topic: Fathering Without Violence or Fear. 6 p.m.May 8. Zora Neale Hurston Library, 3008 Avenue D, Fort Pierce. Also: 6 p.m.May 13. Morningside Library, 2410 S.E. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie; 6 p.m.May 27. Fort Pierce Library, 101 Melody Lane, Fort Pierce. 772-579-3419; mailto:[email protected].

Sea Turtle Friendly Beaches Lecture: Presented by St. Lucie Extension Agent Ken Gioeli. Noon May 9. Manatee Observation & Education Center, 480 N. Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce. 772-462-1660; www.manateecenter.com/.

Author Book Signing: "Walking On Water" contributing authors Dana Adamski & Barbara Spivey. 10 a.m.-1 p.m.May 10. Fort Pierce Library, 101 Melody Lane, Fort Pierce. 772-462-2787; library.stlucieco.gov.

Roaring Twenties Party: Dinner, Dancing, cash bar, raffle, wear '20s attire for fun. 6 p.m.May 10. Sons of Italy Lodge 2594, 765 S.W. Dalton Circle, Port St. Lucie. Age 18+. $22. Ticket: 772-340-5889; www.sonsofitalypsl.com.

"Turbo": Family movie. 2 p.m.May 10. Zora Neale Hurston Library, 3008 Avenue D, Fort Pierce. Ages 5-10. 772-462-2154; library.stlucieco.gov .

"The Pirate Fairy": Family Movie. 2 p.m.May 10. Morningside Library, 2410 S.E. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie. Ages 5-10. 772-337-5632; library.stlucieco.gov.

Membership Drive Breakfast: Korean War Veterans. 10 a.m.May 10. DAV Veterans Building, 3241 S.W. Amelia Drive, Palm City. RSVP: 772-221-9199; 772-345-3484.

Carwash: 1-4 p.m.May 10. Valero, 119 S.W. Cashmere Blvd., Port St. Lucie. 772-343-7028; Somerset College Preparatory Academy to benefit the Athletic Department.

St. Lucie Chapter of National Federation of the Blind: Speaker, Timothy Schoen, Ph.D., Foundation Fighting Blindness. 11 a.m.-1 p.m.May 13. Indian River State College, Kight Center for Emerging Technologies, Room V-309, 3209 Virginia Ave., V-309, Fort Pierce. RSVP: 772-284-4458; [email protected].

SHINE Medicare Workshops: 11 a.m.May 13. Zora Neale Hurston Branch Library, 3008 Avenue D, Fort Pierce. 772-462-2154; library.stlucieco.gov.

Morningside Branch Book Discussion Group: 2:30-4 p.m.May 13. Morningside Library, 2410 S.E. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie. 772-337-5632; library.stlucieco.gov.

Morningside Book Club: "Live By Night," Dennis Lehane. 2:30 p.m.May 13. Morningside Library, 2410 S.E. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie. 772-337-5632; www.stlucieco.gov/library.

"Major Pettigrew's Last Stand," Helen Simonson. 2:30 p.m.June 10.

Allen West Book Signing: "Guardian of the Republic." 6 p.m. cocktail hour; 7 p.m., dinner, May 14. Temple Beth El Israel, Bethany Drive, St. Lucie West, Port St. Lucie. $20. RSVP: 954-830-8368; [email protected].

Lincoln Park Academy Class of 1964: 50-year reunion hosted by Lincoln Park Academy Gold & Silver Committee. 3 p.m.May 16. Lincoln Park Academy Auditorium, Avenue I, Fort Pierce. 772-465-5992; [email protected].

"Frozen": Family Movie. 2 p.m.May 17. Fort Pierce Library, 101 Melody Lane, Fort Pierce. Ages 5-10. 772-462-2812; library.stlucieco.gov.

Legos at the Library: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.May 17. Morningside Library, 2410 S.E. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie. 772-337-5632; library.stlucieco.gov.

Secrets of Modern Parenting: Children's Services Council parenting workshop. 5:30-8:30 p.m.May 20, May 27, June 3, June 10. Garden City Title 1 Parent Resource Center, 2102 Avenue "Q," Fort Pierce. RSVP: 772-429-4630; [email protected].

Open-Air Puppet Show: 10 a.m.May 24. Fort Pierce Library, 101 Melody Lane, Fort Pierce. 772-462-2812; library.stlucieco.gov.

Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony: Tribute to all five military branches, a bagpiper, color guard, a cane ceremony and wreath laying; speakers Rear Admiral Ed Winters (Ret.) & SLC Commission Chair Frannie Hutchinson. 10 a.m.May 26. National Navy SEAL Museum, 3300 N. S.R. A1A, Fort Pierce, 772-595-5845; www.NavySEALmuseum.com.

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.

Healthy Living Program: Designed to educate adults about health, nutrition. 11 a.m.May 27. Zora Neale Hurston Library, 3008 Avenue D, Fort Pierce. Adults. 772-462-2154; library.stlucieco.gov.

Medicare Part D Workshop: Offered by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs'SHINE. 1 p.m.May 29. Fort Pierce Library, 101 Melody Lane, Fort Pierce. 772-462-2199; www./ibrary.stlucieco.gov.

Night of Bingo, Dinner & Raffles: Fundraiser supports work of Treasure Coast Advocates for Seniors. 5 p.m.May 31. Sons of Italy, 765 S.W. Dalton Circle, Port St. Lucie. $35-$60. RSVP: 772-579-0922.

JUNE

Students Working Against Tobacco Summer Enrollment: 2-4 p.m.June 18. St. Lucie Health Department, 5150 N.W. Milner Drive, Port St. Lucie. Ages 11-18. Register: 772-785-6144; [email protected].

Praise on the Marina: Gospel music festival. 4-8:30 p.m.June 29, Aug. 31, Nov. 30. Marina Square, 1 Avenue A, Fort Pierce. 772-267-0260; [email protected].

SEPTEMBER

Hard Won Wisdom: Well-known women who have overcome life challenges share their experiences. 9 a.m.Sept. 27. PGA Education Center, 8555 Commerce Center Drive, Port St. Lucie. Age 18+. $50. Ticket: 772-370-0726; [email protected].

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