St. Lucie County Community Calendar, updated June 16

June 16--MONDAY'S SPECIAL EVENTS

No special events are scheduled.

MONDAY'S RECURRING EVENTS

DANCE

Ballroom Dance Class: Basic patterns/techniques. 7-8:30 p.m. Community Center, 2195 S.E. Airoso Blvd., Port St. Lucie. Age 15+. $12-$30. 772-340-2894; [email protected].

Line Dancing: 6:30 p.m. River Walk Center, 600 N. Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce. $5. 772-403-3003.

EXERCISE/health

Dharma Yoga: 5:30 p.m. Garden Club Center, 911 Park Way, Fort Pierce. 305-778-6117; [email protected].

Fencing Classes: 7-8:30 p.m.Treasure Coast Fencing Academy, Crowne Plaza, 8649 S. U.S. 1, Port St. Lucie. Age 13+. Free first lesson. Register: 772-618-3099; [email protected].

Jazzercise: 10-11 a.m. River Walk Center, 600 N. Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce. Age 16+. 772-489-1198; [email protected].

LaSala's Dojo/Karate for Christ: 6:30 p.m.Truth Church, 3891 Edwards Road, Fort Pierce. $3. 772-332-0101; lasalasdojo.com.

Music & Dance Class: Movement class for people with Parkinson's disease & other disorders. 10:30 a.m.Holy Family Church, 2330 S.E. Mariposa Ave., Port St. Lucie. $5 donation. 772-905-8156; joettestrings.com/dance.html.

Zumba: 7-8 p.m.Lakewood Park Community Center, 7508 Jennings Way, Fort Pierce. $5. 772-633-5467; [email protected].

Zumba: 4:30-5:30 p.m. River Walk Center, 600 N. Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce. 772-971-7921; [email protected].

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

Bingo: 6:30 p.m.; doors open 5:30 p.m.Temple Beth El Israel, 551 S.W. Bethany Drive, Port St Lucie. Age 18+. $8-$10. 772-336-2424.

Bingo-Italian Night: Food served 5-6:45 p.m.7 p.m.West St. Lucie Elks 2823, 343 Prima Vista Blvd., Port St. Lucie. Age 18+. $20, benefits Elks charities. 772-873-8192; [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].

Bridge & Other Games: Noon. Fort Pierce Woman's Club, 2408 S. 29th St., Fort Pierce. $3. 772-332-5288.

PSL Sunset Rotary Children'sCharity Poker: 20% of proceeds benefits children's organizations throughout PSL. 7:30 p.m.Midtown Grill, Days Inn Fort Pierce Midtown, 3224 S. U.S. 1, Fort Pierce. $20 buy in, $5 dealer tip. 772-465-7005.

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

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

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.

Yarns 4 Fun: Knitters, crocheters get together to share knowledge and promote friendship. 2-4 p.m.Panera's St. Lucie West, 1707 N.W. St. Lucie West Blvd., Port St. Lucie. 772-785-5424; [email protected].

TUESDAY'S SPECIAL EVENTS

DivorceCare: Help recovering from separation/divorce. 7 p.m.Morningside Church, 2180 S.E. Morningside Blvd, Port St Lucie. Adults. $15. RSVP: 772-873-8057; www.morningsidechurch.com.

Junior League Golf Series: Junior golfers play up to five matches. TBA June 17, 24 & July 22, 29. Fairwinds Golf Course, 4400 Fairwinds Drive, Fort Pierce. Ages 7-17. $50. Reservation: 772-462-4653; www.fairwindsgolf.com.

TUESDAY'S RECURRING EVENTS

CHILDREN

Library Science Lab: 2 p.m.Zora Neale Hurston Library, 3008 Avenue D, Fort Pierce. Age 5-8 (first 25 students). 772-462-2154; www.library.stlucieco.gov.

Storytime: 10:30 a.m.Lakewood Park Library, 7605 Santa Barbara Drive, Fort Pierce. 772-462-6870; www.library.stlucieco.gov.

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].

Tai Chi for Health: 10:30 a.m., 6:30 p.m. Oxbow Eco-Center, 5400 N.E. St. James Drive, Port St. Lucie. Age 16+. $10-$32. Reservation: 772-785-5833; [email protected].

GAMES

Bingo: Snacks, hamburgers, hot dogs, soda sold. 6:30 p.m.Polish American Social Club, 343 N.W. Prima Vista Blvd., Port St. Lucie. Age 21+. $20-$25. 772-879-9616; pascslm.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.

Gopher Tortoise Program: 1-2 p.m.Environmental Learning Center, 255 Live Oak Drive, Vero Beach. $5. www.DiscovereELC.org.

OTHER

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.

Treasure Coast NOW: Equality Florida will present Florida's "Get Engaged!" project. 6:30 p.m.June 10. Inner Truth Project, 2190 Reserve Park Trace, #13, Port St. Lucie. Age 18+. 561-601-3212; [email protected].

LOOKING AHEAD

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].

Ocean Science Lecture Series: "The Science of Tracking Little Loggerhead Turtles on the High Seas." 7 p.m.June 18. Harbor Branch Oceanographic, 5600 U.S. 1 North, Fort Pierce. Ages 9+. 772-242-2506; [email protected].

Ocean Discovery Center Presentation: 10 a.m.June 18. Morningside Library, 2410 Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie. 772-337-5632. Also: 2 p.m.FP Library, 101 Melody Lane, Fort Pierce. 772-462-1616; www.library.stlucieco.gov.

Critter Encounter: Meet the Oxbow's Little Joe. 4 p.m.June 19. Oxbow Eco-Center, 5400 N.E. St. James Drive, Port St. Lucie. 772-785-5833; www.oxboweco.com.

Ocean Discovery Center Presentation: 10 a.m.June 19. Lakewood Park Library, 7605 Santa Barbara Drive, Fort Pierce. 772-462-6870; www.library.stlucieco.gov.

Sand-y Soles Beach Boogie: Special needs event. 6-8 p.m.June 19. PSL Civic Center, 9221 S.E. Civic Center Place, Port St. Lucie. Ages 15+. $5-$6; $1 for caretakers. Ticket: 772-807-4469; [email protected].

Ocean Discovery Center Presentation: 2 p.m.June 19. Hurston Library, 3008 Avenue D, Fort Pierce. 772-462-2154; www.library.stlucieco.gov.

Great Expectations Book Club: "The Swamp: The Everglades, Florida, and the Politics of Paradise," Michael Grunwald. 10 a.m.-noon. June 19. FP Library, 101 Melody Lane, Fort Pierce. 772-462-2787; [email protected].

Green Industries Best Management Practices: Workshop in Spanish. 8 a.m.-4 p.m.June 20. Indian River Research & Education Center, 2199 South Rock Road, Fort Pierce. $30. Register by June 19: 772-770-5030; [email protected].

Owls: By Hobe Sound Nature Center. 10 a.m.June 19. Lakewood Park Library, 7605 Santa Barbara Drive, Fort Pierce. 772-462-6870; www.library.stlucieco.gov. Also: 10 a.m.June 25. Morningside Library, 2410 SE Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie. 772-337-5632; www.library.stlucieco.gov.

Snakes: Given by Hobe Sound Nature Center. 2 p.m.June 19, 25. Hurston Library, 3008 Avenue D, Fort Pierce. 772-462-2154; www.library.stlucieco.gov. Also: 2 p.m.June 25. FP Library, 101 Melody Lane, Fort Pierce. 772-462-1616; www.library.stlucieco.gov. Friday Matinee: "Heartbreakers" (2001). 2 p.m.June 20. FP Library, 101 Melody Lane, Fort Pierce. 772-462-2787; library.stlucieco.gov.

Wine Tasting: 5-7 p.m.June 20. Bottle Shock, 1707 N.W. St. Lucie West Blvd., Port St. Lucie. Ages 18+. $2. 772-224-2317; www.hsslc.org.

Last Man Standing: Live pro wrestling. V.I.P. Experience 6:30 p.m., doors open 7:30 p.m., wrestling 8 p.m.June 20. PSL Civic Center, 9221 S.E. Civic Center Place, Port St. Lucie. $5-$35. Ticket: 772-807-4499; www.Facebook.com/CWEPro.

Oxbow's Treehouse Time: 4 p.m.June 20. Oxbow Eco-Center, 5400 N.E. St. James Drive, Port St. Lucie. 772-785-5833; www.oxboweco.com.

Teen Scene: Blast off with NASA: Ever wonder what the astronauts eat? 2 p.m.June 20. Morningside Library, 2410 S.E. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie. Grades 6-12. 772-337-5632; www.library.stlucieco.gov.

Wii and Pizza Party. 2 p.m.June 27.

Gadgets and Gizmos of CSI Detectives. 2 p.m.July 11.

Out of this World @ the Library: Play games like Wii games Super Mario Galaxy, Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity and Space Camp. Pizza provided. 2 p.m.July 18.

"Flowers in Watercolor": 10 a.m.June 21. Oxbow Eco-Center, 5400 N.E. St. James Drive, Port St. Lucie. Ages 12+. $20. Reservation: 772-785-5833; [email protected].

CPR Course: 9-11 a.m.June 21. Lawnwood Regional Medical Center, 1700 S. 23rd St., Fort Pierce. Register: 772-878-3085; emergencymedicaltraining.com.

Nighttime Turtle Walk: Guided turtle walk. 8-11 p.m.June 21. Harbor Branch Oceanographic, 5600 U.S. 1 North, Fort Pierce. Ages 9+. Donation. Reservation: 772-242-2559; [email protected].

Taste of the Tropics Plant Sale: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.June 21. PSL Botanical Gardens, 2410 S.E. Westmoreland Blvd., Port St. Lucie. 772-337-1959; [email protected].

Author Meet & Greet: With poet and author Regena B. Gilchrist. 10 a.m.-1 p.m.June 21. FP Library, 101 Melody Lane, Fort Pierce. 772-462-1616; www.library.stlucieco.gov.

Game Day: Play Nintendo Wii system or with classic board/card games. 2 p.m.June 21. Hurston Library, 3008 Avenue D, Fort Pierce. 772-462-2154; library.stlucieco.gov.

Percussion Palooza: Drum, dance, sway and tap through the evening; bring your own instruments, some will be on hand. 7 p.m.June 21. Education Center, Savannas Preserve State Park, 2541 Walton Road, Port St. Lucie. 772-398-2779; [email protected] .

"Move the Bridge, Save the Park": Evans Creek 2nd Fundraising Tour. 9 a.m.June 22. Veteran's Park at Rivergate, 2200 S.E. Veterans Memorial Parkway. (formerly Midport Road), Port St. Lucie. Ages 12+. $38. Reservation: 772-380-6815; www.motorizedkayakadventures.com.

Summer Movies: "Gran Torino." 3 p.m.June 22. Sunrise Theatre, 117 S. Second St., Fort Pierce. Tickets: 772-461-4775. "Saving Private Ryan." 3 p.m.July 6. "E.T." 3 p.m.July 20. "The Bucket List." 3 p.m.Aug. 3. "Cocoon." 3 p.m.Aug. 17.

Father & Child Connection: Led by Eric Seibenick with the Early Learning Coalition6 p.m.June 24. FP Library, 101 Melody Lane, Fort Pierce. 772-579-3419; [email protected].

Junior Golf Academy -- Beginners: Teaches all areas of the game. 9 a.m.-noonJune 25-27</chron>; July 30Aug. 1. 7-11 a.m.Fairwinds Golf Course, 4400 Fairwinds Drive, Fort Pierce. $50. Reservation: 772-462-4653; www.fairwindsgolf.com.

Adoption Orientation: 5:15-6 p.m.June 26. Early Learning Coalition of St. Lucie County, 804 S. 6th St., Fort Pierce. Register: 772-429-2001; www.chsfl.org.

Motor Cyclist Meet & Greet & Eat & Social: Ribbons a Cancer Support Group. Meet new riding friends & volunteer opportunities & fun night. 6 p.m.June 26. Golden Corral, 10753 U. S. 1 (next to Walmart), Port St. Lucie. Meal door $12+. RSVP: 772-225-2190; [email protected].

Friday Matinee: "Click" (2006). 2 p.m.June 27. FP Library, 101 Melody Lane, Fort Pierce. 772-462-2787; library.stlucieco.gov.

Summertime Dinner Dance: Music by Permanent Affair/meal by Chef Manny. 5-9 p.m.June 27. Polish American Social Club, 343 Prima Vista Blvd., Port St. Lucie. Age 25+. $18. Ticket: 772-871-9551; www.pascslm.org.

Author Meet & Greet: With Jean "Notewell" Williams: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.June 28. FP Library, 101 Melody Lane, Fort Pierce. 772-462-1616; www.library.stlucieco.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; [email protected].

CLA Estate Planning Workshop: 2 p.m.June 30. Springhill Suites by Marriott, 2000 N.W. Courtyard Circle, Port St. Lucie. Ages 50+. 866-252-8621; claestateservices.com.

JULY

4th of July Celebration: 1 p.m.July 4. Fort Pierce Elks Lodge 1520, 608 S. 5th St., Fort Pierce. $5-$10. 772-461-6010.

4th of July Boat Parade: All motorized and nonmotorized water craft invited. Noon July 4. Turning Basin off Fort Pierce Inlet, parade up and back the Inlet, to Harbor Town, to City Marina, to Harbor Isle and Faber Cove. 772-460-6138.

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

Water Safety: With Army Corps of Engineers. 10 a.m.July 9. Morningside Library, 2410 S.E. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie. Youth. 772-337-5632. Also: 2 p.m.FP Library, 101 Melody Lane, Fort Pierce, 2 p.m., July 9. Youth. 772-462-1616; www.library.stlucieco.gov.

Water Safety: With Army Corps of Engineers. 10 a.m.July 10. Lakewood Park Library, 7605 Santa Barbara Blvd., Fort Pierce. Youth. 772-462-6870. Also: 2 p.m.Hurston Library, 3008 Avenue D, Fort Pierce. Youth. 772-462-2154; www.library.stlucieco.gov.

Drum Circles: With Kevin Beatkeeper; bring your own instrument. 5-6 p.m. group instruction; 6-8 p.m. drum circle. July 11, Aug. 8. DrummersOnly Drum Shop, 1532 S.E. Village Green Drive, Port St. Lucie. 772-337-4002; www.Drummersonly.net.

Sgt. Gary Morales Memorial Golf Tournament: Benefits Maya Matters. 8 a.m.July 13. Members Only Golf Course, PGA Club, St. Lucie West Boulevard and Country Club Drive. $115-$425. 772-607-1745; [email protected].

Mad Science of Palm Beach: 10 a.m.July 16. Morningside Library, 2410 S.W. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie. Youth. 772-337-5632. Also: 2 p.m.FP Library, 101 Melody Lane, Fort Pierce. 772-462-1616; www.library.stlucieco.gov.

Mad Science of Palm Beach: 10 a.m.July 17. Lakewood Park Library, 7605 Santa Barbara Drive, Fort Pierce. Youth. 772-462-6870. Also: 2 p.m.Hurston Library, 3008 Avenue D, Fort Pierce. Youth. 772-462-2154; www.library.stlucieco.gov.

Tampa Taiko: Traditional Japanese drumming. 10 a.m.July 19. Morningside Library, 2410 S.W. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie. Youth. 772-337-5632. Also: 2 p.m.July 19. FP Library, 101 Melody Lane, Fort Pierce. Youth. 772-462-1616; www.library.stlucieco.gov.

Business, Garden, Health Fair & Community Awareness: Local business are invited to showcase their learning centers, children dance groups, music groups, children's entertainment groups. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.July 19. Holy Faith Episcopal Church, 6990 S. U.S. 1, Port St. Lucie. 772-446-9619; www.holyfaithpsl.org.

Investigating Paleo Florida: 10 a.m.July 23. Morningside Library, 2410 S.W. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie. Youth. 772-337-5632. Also: 2 p.m.FP Library, 101 Melody Lane, Fort Pierce. Youth. 772-462-1616; www.library.stlucieco.gov.

Investigating Paleo Florida: 10 a.m.July 24. Lakewood Park Library, 7605 Santa Barbara Drive, Fort Pierce. Youth. 772-462-6870. Also: 2 p.m.Hurston Library, 3008 Avenue D, Fort Pierce. 772-462-2154; www.library.stlucieco.gov.

Earthlings Electric Washboard Band: 10 a.m.July 30. Morningside Library, 2410 S.W. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie. Youth. 772-337-5632. Also: 2 p.m.FP Library, 101 Melody Lane, Fort Pierce. 772-462-1616; www.library.stlucieco.gov.

Earthlings Electric Washboard Band: 10 a.m.July 31. Lakewood Park Library, 7605 Santa Barbara Drive, Fort Pierce. Youth. 772-462-6870. Also: 2 p.m.Hurston Library, 3008 Avenue D, Fort Pierce. Youth. 772-462-2154; www.library.stlucieco.gov</a>.

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.

Beginning Farming Summer Series: University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension. 8 a.m.-4 p.m.Aug. 9. UF/IFAS St Lucie County Extension Office, 8400 Picos Road, Suite 101, Fort Pierce. Adult. $30. Register: 772-462-1660; www.eventbrite.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; [email protected].

DECEMBER

SCORE Business Planning Workshop: 5-7:30 p.m.Dec. 9. Fort Pierce Library, 101 Melody Lane, Fort Pierce. Adults. Free. Register: 772-489-0548; www.tresaurecoast.score.org.

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