St. Lucie County Community Calendar, updated April 30

By Treasure Coast Newspapers, Stuart, Fla.

McClatchy-Tribune Information Services

April 30--NEW LISTINGS

Swamp Hike: An interpretive guided hike through pristine Florida wetlands. 9-11 a.m.May 17. Savannas Preserve State Park, 2541 Walton Road, Port St. Lucie. Age 10+. With park admission. Reservation: 772-3982-779; www.friendsofsavannas.org/events-2014.html.

Foundation Fighting Blindness: Discussion on research in vision. 11 a.m.-noonMay 13. Kight Center, Room V-309 @ IRSC, 3209 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce. RSVP Doreen 772-284-4458.7722844458; NFBSLCSec@gmail.com.

SPECIAL EVENTS

WEDNESDAY

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

THURSDAY

Homeschool Day: Topic: The Art and Science of Making a Kite. 10 a.m.-noon (grades K-4); 1:30-3:30 p.m. (grades 5-12). Oxbow Eco-Center, 5400 N.E. St. James Drive, Port St. Lucie. $10. Register: 772-785-5833; oxbow@stlucieco.org.

St. Lucie Audubon Society Lecture: Speaker: SLC Coastal Resources Supervisor Jim Oppenborn. 7 p.m. Oxbow Eco-Center, 5400 N.E. St. James Drive, Port St. Lucie. 772-785-5833; www.oxboweco.com.

Tech Savvy Seniors Group: 10-11:30 a.m.May 1. 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; tond@stlucieco.org.

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.

SLMC Auxiliary Fundraiser: Sale of manufacturers closeouts of first quality items, most $6; all proceeds go to local charities. 7 a.m.-4 p.m.May 1, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.May 2. St Lucie Med Center, 1800 S.E. Tiffany Ave., Port St. Lucie, trez3950@gmail.com.

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; yujack46709@gmail.com; ussiwojimashipmates.cfns.net.

RECURRING EVENTS

WEDNESDAY

CHILDREN/TEENS

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; firstpresbypsl@bellsouth.net.

DANCE

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; yogarocks6@gmail.com.

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; kenfencer@gmail.com.

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. 72-801-5584; .

Jazzercise: 10-11 a.m. River Walk Center, 600 N. Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce. Ages: 16+. 772-489-1198; jazzwithsandi@aol.com.

Slimnastics: 10 a.m. River Walk Center, 600 N. Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce. $10 mo. 772-489-6473; ftpcc@city-ftpierce.com.

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; yogarocks6@gmail.com.

Yoga and Meditation: Gentle beginners yoga class followed by intro. stress reduction meditation. 8:30-9. 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; joynzumba@yahoo.com.

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.

GAMES

Bridge: ACBL sanctioned game. 12:30 p.m.Temple Beth El Israel, Bethany Blvd., Port St. Lucie West. $6. 772-468-8780; ediewayne@comcast.net.

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

Chakra Balancing Meditation: With quartz crystal singing bowls. 6:30 p.m. Sound Healing, Palm City Professional Building, 2646 S.W. Mapp Road, Suite 303, Palm City. Age: 18+. $10. RSVP: 772-245-6515; www.asoundhealing.com.

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.

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.

Garden Workdays: 9 a.m.-noon. Heathcote Botanical Gardens, 210 Savannah Road, Fort Pierce. Adults. 772-464-4672; heathcotebotanicalgardens.org.

Individual Genealogy Help: 9 a.m.-noon. FP Library, 101 Melody Lane, Fort Pierce. 772-462-1615; www.tcgsfl.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.

THURSDAY

CHILDREN

Children's Art Class: 3:30-5 p.m.Art Mundo, 111 Orange Ave., Fort Pierce. Age 8-14. $20. Register: 772-766-0021; artmundo.org.

Pre-K Fun Storytime: 10:30 a.m.May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Morningside Library, 2410 S.E. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie. Age 3-5. 772-337-5632; library.stlucieco.gov.

Storytime Jam: 10:30 a.m.Zora Neale Hurston Library, 3008 Avenue D, Fort Piece. Age 2-5 years. 772-462-2154; library.stlucieco.gov.

DANCE

Belly Dancing: 7:30 p.m.St. Lucie Ballet, 884 S.W. Biltmore, Port St. Lucie. Age 14+. $45/4 classes. 772-460-7971; thumbtack.com/heliabellydance.

Line Dancing Class: 9:30 a.m. River Walk Center, 600 N. Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce. $5. 772-403-3003.

Liturgical & Lyrical Dance: 6:30 p.m. River Walk Center, 600 N. Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce. Register: 678-662-4493.

Mexican Folklore Dance Class: 6:30 p.m. Maravilla Center, 2622 Oleander Blvd., Fort Pierce. $5/class. 772-224-1806; patuska13@hotmail.com.

EXERCISE/health

Dharma Yoga: 5:30 p.m. Garden Club Center, 911 Park Way, Fort Pierce. 305-778-6117; yogarocks6@gmail.com.

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; kenfencer@gmail.com.

GAMES

Bridge: 12:30 p. m. River Walk Center, 600 N. Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce. $6. 772-569-3130.

Scrabble: 12:30-4:30 p.m.May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. Morningside Library, 2410 S.E. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie. 772-337-5632; library.stlucieco.gov.

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.

Motorized Kayak Adventures: Guided eco-tour through mangrove jungles. Various times, daily. Stan Blum Boat Launch, 613 N. Causeway Drive, Fort Pierce$60. Reservation: 772-380-6815; motorizedkayakadventures.com.

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

Coffee with Creative: The latest updates on U.S. 1 Reconstruction Project. 3-6 p.m. 6623 N. U.S. 1, Fort Pierce. 772-261-4636; www.us1info.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.

Individual Genealogy Help: Treasure Coast Genealogy Society. 9 a.m.-noon. Fort Pierce Library, 101 Melody Lane, Fort Pierce. 772-462-1615; www.tcgsfl.org.

Writing Workshop: 9 a.m.-noon. Morningside Library, 2410 S.E. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie. 772-337-5632; library.stlucieco.gov.

LOOKING AHEAD

"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.

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.

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

Friday Matinee: "Boys Town" (1938) featuring Mickey Rooney and Spencer Tracy. NR. 2 p.m.May 2. FP Library, 101 Melody Lane, Fort Pierce. 772-462-2787; library.stlucieco.gov.

"Quicksand" (1950) featuring Mickey Rooney and James Cagney. NR. 2 p.m.May 9.

"The Incredible Mr. Limpet" (1964) featuring Don Knotts and Carole Cook. NR. 2 p.m.May 16.

"Lady in a Cage" (1964) featuring Olivia de Havilland and James Caan. NR. 2 p.m.May 23.

"Back to the Beach" (1987) featuring Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello. PG. 2 p.m.May 30.

Game Day: Nintendo Wii, board/card games. 1-4 p.m.May 3. Morningside Library, 2410 S.E. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie. 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.

Butterfly Garden Ribbon Cutting: 9 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.

Brown Bag Lecture: Topic: Butterflies. 10:30 a.m.May 3. Oxbow Eco-Center, 5400 N.E. St. James Drive, Port St. Lucie. 772-785-5833; www.oxboweco.com.

Recycled Art Lecture: Speaker, Dale Galliano, Master Gardener, artist. Noon May 3. Oxbow Eco-Center, 5400 N.E. St. James Drive, Port St. Lucie. 772-785-5833; www.oxboweco.com.

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; collectorscomics@comcast.net.

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; rgoldman@heathcotebotanicalgardens.org.

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; SLSlayton@basspro.com.

Sunday Round Dance Class: 1 p.m.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.

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 Library101 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; seibenicke01@elcslc.org.

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: debbie.bordner@martinhealth.org.

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; sarita.ricks@stlucieschools.org.

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.

Law Enforcement Memorial Service: 7 p.m.May 7. St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 350 N.W. California Blvd., St. Lucie West, Port St. Lucie.

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.

Junior Butterfly Club: 1:30 p.m.May 8. Oxbow Eco-Center, <location>5400 N.E. St. James Drive, Port St. Lucie, 1:30 p.m., May 8. Age: 5-15. $15 annually. 772-785-5833; oxbow@stlucieco.org.

Swamp Tales: Environmentally-themed storytime 3:45 p.m.May 8. Oxbow Eco-Center, 5400 N.E. James Drive, Port St. Lucie. Age: 3-6. 772-785-5833; www.oxboweco.com.

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:seibenicke01@elcslc.org.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Spring into Gardening Festival: Master Gardener plant sale; vendors, plant clinic booth, soil testing, plant fashion show and a taste of the tropics, 4-H'ers selling composted horse manure. 8 a.m.-2 p.m.May 10. UF/IFAS Extension Office, 8400 Picos Road, Fort Pierce. Benefits local school scholarships. 772-462-1660; stlucie.ifas.ufl.edu.

Keep PSL Beautiful Cleanup Day: 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m.May 10. Public Works, 450 S.W. Thornhill Drive, Port St. Lucie. Register: 772-873-6312; www.cityofpsl.com/kpslb.

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

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; NFBSLCSec@gmail.com.

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; Marussell434@gmail.com.

Butterfly Garden Club: 2 p.m.May 15. Oxbow Eco-Center, 5400 N.E. James Drive, Port St. Lucie. 772-785-5833; www.oxboweco.com.

Critter Encounter: Meet "Godzilla." 4 p.m.May 15. Oxbow Eco-Center, 5400 N.E. James Drive, Port St. Lucie. Age: 5+. 772-785-5833; www.oxboweco.com.

Treehouse Time: Theme: "Colors of the Rainbow" 4 p.m.May 16. Oxbow Eco-Center, 5400 N.E. James Drive, Port St. Lucie. Age: 5+. 772-785-5833; www.oxboweco.com.

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; franye@bellsouth.net.

"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.

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.

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; sarita.ricks@stlucieschools.org.

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.

Liberty Forum: Slideshow presentation by candidate for U.S. Congress; speaker, Ilya Katz. 6:30 p.m.May 22. PSL Civic Center, 9221 S.E. Civic Center Place, Port St. Lucie. 786-597-2880; lifesupportrevelations.blogspot.com.

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

Treasure Coast History Series: Led by IRSC Professor Ronald Frazer; World War II and the Treasure Coast. 10:30 a.m.May 24. Morningside Library, 2410 S.E. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie. 772-337-5632; 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.

Adoption Orientation: 5:15-6 p.m.May 29. Early Learning Coalition of St. Lucie County, 804 S. 6th St., Fort Pierce. Age: 18+. Register: 772-429-2001; www.chsfl.org.

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.

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.

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; serena.binner@flhealth.gov.

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; info@potminc.com.

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; kathy@insurewithpost.com.

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