St. Lucie County Community Calendar, updated June 27

June 27--FRIDAY'S SPECIAL EVENTS

Substance Abuse & Mental Illness: Seminar by Guardians for New Futures and Children's Services on treating co-occurring disorders in adolescents. 1:30 p.m. Children's Services Council SLC, 546 N.W. University Blvd., Suite 201, Port St. Lucie. 772-359-2824; gfnf4kids.org.

Friday Matinee: "Click" (2006). 2 p.m.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.Polish American Social Club, 343 Prima Vista Blvd., Port St. Lucie. Age 25+. $18. Ticket: 772-871-9551; www.pascslm.org.

Teen Scene: Wii and pizza party. 2 p.m.Morningside Library, 2410 S.E. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie. Grades 6-12. 772-337-5632; www.library.stlucieco.gov.

FRIDAY'S RECURRING EVENTS

CHILDREN

Science Lab: 10 a.m.Morningside Library, 2410 S.E. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie. Ages 5-8 (first 25 students). 772-337-5632; www.library.stlucieco.gov.

Storytime: 10:30 a.m.Fort Pierce Library, 101 Melody Lane, Fort Pierce. 772-462-1616; www.library.stlucieco.gov.

DANCE

Mexican Folklore Dance: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Maravilla Center, 2622 Oleander Blvd., Fort Pierce. $5/class. Age 5+. 772-224-1806.

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.

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

Yoga Classes: 8 a.m.Savannas Preserve State Park, 2541 Walton Road, Port St. Lucie. Teens and older. $35/4 weeks. Register: 609-287-8903; friendsfosavannas.org.

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

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: 1-4 p.m.PSL 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. 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].

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'S SPECIAL EVENTS

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

"Saturday Night Fever" Disco/Dinner: 7-10 p.m.Knights of Columbus Hall, 451 S.W. Ravenswood Lane, Port St. Lucie. $12.50. Ticket: 772-336-6081.

SATURDAY'S RECURRING EVENTS

CHILDREN/TEENS

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

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

Science Lab: 10:30 a.m.June 14-Aug. 2. Port St. Lucie Library, 180 S.W. Prima Vista Blvd., Port St. Lucie. Ages 5-8 (first 25 students). 772-871-5450; www.library.stlucieco.gov.

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

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

EXERCISE/HEALTH

Karate for Christ: 9:30 a.m. LaSala's Dojo, 2965 West Midway Road, White City. Per class fee or monthly dues. 772-332-0101; www.lasalasdojo.com.

Instructional Grappling Class: 10:30 a.m. LaSala's Dojo, 2965 West Midway Road, White City. 772-332-0101; www.lasalasdojo.com.

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

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

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 & 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: Boat tour. 10:30 a.m.Rivergate, Veteran's Park, 2200 Veteran's Memorial Parkway, Port St. Lucie. $14-$20. Reservation: 772-342-2450; St Lucie River Cruise.

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

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

History of Food in Space: With NASA space experts. 2 p.m.July 1. Zora Neale Hurston Library, 3008 Avenue D, Fort Pierce. Ages 5-10. 772-462-2154; library.stlucieco.gov.

Legos at the Library: 4:30-5 p.m.July 1. Zora Neale Hurston Library, 3008 Avenue D, Fort Pierce. K-5th grade. 772-462-2154; library.stlucieco.gov.

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

USS Long Beach CGN-9 Association: Reunion. Sept. 8-14. Hilton St. Louis Airport, 10330 Natural Bridge Road, St. Louis. $89/night; 314-426-5500. Don Shade, 866-352-2469, 716-569-2314; [email protected], www.usslongbeach-assoc.org.

Indian River Lagoon Presentations: By Florida Center For Ocean Sciences Education Excellence. 12:45-3 p.m.July 2. Indian River State College Main Campus, Building N, Room 134, Fort Pierce. 772-462-7265.

Quit Smoking Now Classes: Provides free nicotine replacement therapy while supplies last to those who are eligible. 6 week course; 5:30 p.m.July 2-Aug. 6. Tradition Medical Center, 10000 S.W. Innovation Way, Port St. Lucie. Age 18+. Register: 877-819-2357; www.ahectobacco.com.

4th of July Blowout: 2 p.m.July 4. Chuck's Seafood Restaurant, 822 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce. 772-461-9484.

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.

Stars over St. Lucie: 4th of July Celebration with music by Category 5 & the Storm Horns 3-7 p.m., The People Upstairs 7-11 p.m.; fireworks at 9 with patriotic music by DJ Jeff Brown 9 p.m.Marina Square, Melody Lane, Fort Pierce.

4th of July Picnic: Noon-3 p.m.July 4. Knights of Columbus 7514 Hall, 451 S.W. Ravenswood Lane, Port St. Lucie. $3-$10. Ticket: 772-336-9486.

Freedomfest: Live bands, food, games and activities for kids and families, arts and crafts vendors, blood drive and fireworks at 9 p.m.2 -- 10 p.m.July 4. Port St. Lucie Civic Center, 9221 S.E. Civic Center Place, Port St. Lucie. Also: VIP Party: 7 p.m.Port St. Lucie Civic Center Emerald Ballroom. $10-$25. 807-4499 772-807-4499.

Game Day: Enjoy Nintendo Wii system or classic board and card games. 1 p.m.July 5. Morningside Library, 2410 S.E. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie. Ages: 5-10. 772-337-5632; www.library.stlucieco.gov. Also: 2 p.m.July 5. Zora Neale Hurston Library, 3008 Avenue D, Fort Pierce. 772-462-2154.

Reggae for the River: Music festival with Injoy, Future Prezidents, Tropical Soul, Aaron Dunn and the North Beach Bums raising funds for the preservation of local waters. Noon-9 p.m.July 5. Sailfish Brewing Company, 407 N. 2nd St., Fort Pierce. Donations accepted. 772-828-6346; [email protected].

Frog Watch: Meet local frogs and toads as a citizen scientist. July 5. Savannas Preserve State Park, 2541 Walton Road, Port St. Lucie. Free with park admission. Reservation: 772-398-2779; [email protected].

Richard L. Matteson Jr.: Folk and bluegrass musician. 10:30-noonJuly 5. FP Library, 101 Melody Lane, Fort Pierce. 772-462-2199; library.stlucieco.gov.

Game Day: enjoy Nintendo Wii system or classic board and card games. 2 p.m.July 5 & 19. Zora Neale Hurston Branch, 3008 Avenue D, Fort Pierce. Ages: 5-10. 772-462-2154; www.library.stlucieco.gov.

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].

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

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

V's Student Cosmetology Services: Opens July 7. Hours: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays through Friday. Virginia College, 2810 S. U.S. 1, Fort Pierce. Appointments: 806-784-1934.

Marketing Your Business Workshop: presented by Service Corps of Retired Executives. 6-7 p.m.July 8. FP Library, 101 Melody Lane, Fort Pierce. 772-462-2787; library.stlucieco.gov.

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.

July Friday Fest: Music by OPM. 5:30-9 p.m.July 11. Melody Square, Fort Pierce.

Friday Matinee: "Absence of Malice" (1981) PG. 2 p.m.July 11. FP Library, 101 Melody Lane, Fort Pierce. 772-462-2787; library.stlucieco.gov.

"The Net" (1995) PG-13. 3 p.m.July 18. "The Great Escape" (1963) NR. 2 p.m.July 25.

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.

"The Lego Movie" (2014): 2 p.m.July 12. Morningside Library, 2410 S.E. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie. Ages 5-10. 772-337-5632; www.library.stlucieco.gov. Also: 2 p.m.Zora Neale Hurston Library, 3008 Avenue D, Fort Pierce. 772-462-2154.

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.

Neptune Society Luncheon Seminar: 11:30 a.m.July 18. Cottage Grille, 8573 S. U.S. 1, Port St. Lucie. Age 65+. RSVP: 321-368-8313; www.neptunesociety.com.

Business, Garden, Health Fair & Community Awareness: Local business 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.

Tampa Taiko: Traditional Japanese Drumming. 10 a.m.July 19. Morningside Library, 2410 S.E. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie. 772-337-5632; library.stlucieco.gov. Also: 2 p.m.FP Library, 101 Melody Lane, Fort Pierce. 772-462-1615.

Kids Event -- Butterflies: 11 a.m.-noonJuly 19. Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens, 2410 S.E. Westmoreland Blvd., Port St. Lucie. Ages 5-12. Register: 772-337-1959; [email protected].

Legos at the Library: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.July 19. Morningside Library, 2410 S.E. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie. K-5th grade. 772-337-5632; library.stlucieco.gov.

Game Day: Play Nintendo Wii games or classic board/card games. July 19. Zora Neale Hurston Library, 3008 Avenue D, Fort Pierce. 772-462-2154; library.stlucieco.gov.

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

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.

Treasure Coast Wing Fest: Cook-off between local cooks/restaurants. 11 a.m.July 26. River Walk, 600 North Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce. 772-828-2770; [email protected].

Tropical Treasures Plant Sale: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.July 26. Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens, 2410 S.E. Westmoreland Blvd., Port St. Lucie. www.pslbotanicalgardens.org.

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.

Junior Golf Academy -- Beginners: Teaches all areas of the game. 9 a.m.-noonJuly 30 -- Aug. 1. Ages 7-11. Fairwinds Golf Course, 4400 Fairwinds Drive, Fort Pierce. $50. Reservation: 772-462-4653; www.fairwindsgolf.com.

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.

AUGUST

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.

Flapjack Breakfast: With American Legion to support veterans and active duty persons returning home. 8-10 a.m.Aug. 16. Applebee's, 4898 Okeechobee Road, Fort Pierce. $10.

SEPTEMBER

Cub & Boy Scout Roundup: With monster car show, vendor booths, games. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.Sept. 6. St. Lucie Lanes, 6759 S. U.S. 1, Port St. Lucie. 772-461-5390; bowlfl.com.

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. FP Library, 101 Melody Lane, Fort Pierce. Adults. Free. Register: 772-489-0548; www.tresaurecoast.score.org.

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