St. Lucie County Community Calendar, updated June 29

June 29--NEW LISTINGS

Tech Savvy Seniors Workshop: Computing basics for seniors. 10-11:30 a.m.July 3, 17. Hurston Branch Library, 3008 Avenue D, Fort Pierce. 772-462-2154; [email protected].

Retirement & Medicare Rewards: How to take advantage of every available Medicare benefit; complimentary meal. 6 p.m.July 8, 14. Golden Corral, 651 N.W. St. Lucie West Blvd., Port St. Lucie. Age 55+. RSVP: 772-567-9191.

Adoption Orientation: 5:15-6 p.m.July 31. Early Learning Coalition of SLC, 804 S. 6th St., Fort Pierce. Adult. Register: 772-429-2001; www.chsfl.org.

SUNDAY'S SPECIAL EVENTS

Campaign Kickoff: U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy's Re-Election. 2-3:30 p.m. Campaign Office, 439 S.E. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Suite 101, Port St. Lucie. [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].

SUNDAY'S RECURRING EVENTS

Exercise/Health

Dharma Yoga: 8:30 a.m. Garden Club Center, 911 Park Way, Fort Pierce. 305-778-6117; [email protected].

MEALS

Sunday Breakfast: 9 a.m.-noon. AMVETS Post 15, 2024 S. U.S. 1, Fort Pierce. $6. 772-464-7751.

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.

OTHER

Tradition Green Market: Local farmers, bakers, crafters and artists. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The Landing at Tradition, 10824 S.W. Village Parkway, Port St. Lucie. 772-359-1462; www.shopattraditions.com.

MONDAY'S SPECIAL EVENTS

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

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].

Ballroom Dance Class: 6:30-8 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: 4:30-5:30 p.m. River Walk Center, 600 N. Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce. 772-971-7921; <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected].

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

Nature's Child Story Time: Children's monthly story adventure time with a brief trail walk. 10 a.m.Savannas Preserve State Park, 2541 Walton Road, Port St. Lucie. Age 3-6. 772-398-2779.

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].

LOOKING AHEAD

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. 7 p.m.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.

Teen Scene: Gadgets and Gizmos of CSI Detectives. 2 p.m.July 11. Morningside Library, 2410 S.E. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie. Grades 6-12. 772-337-5632; www.library.stlucieco.gov.

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.

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.-noon July 30Aug. 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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