St. Lucie County Community Calendar, updated March 10

By Treasure Coast Newspapers, Stuart, Fla.

McClatchy-Tribune Information Services

March 10--SPECIAL EVENTS

MONDAY

Gentle Stretch/Relaxation: 8:45 a.m.March 10, 13, 17. River Walk Center, 600 N. Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce. $8. 201-400-4117; [email protected].

Before You Divorce: For couples thinking about getting a divorce. 7-9 p.m.March 10, 24. Morningside Church, 2180 S.E. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie. $5. RSVP: 772-873-8057; www.morningsidechurch.com.

Free Tax Prep: For nurses and hospital employees who are first-time customers. march 10-16. Liberty Tax Services, 2308 S. U.S. 1, Fort Pierce. 772-460-8360.

Citizen's Police Academy: 6-8 p.m.March 10, 12, 17, 19. 10 a.m.-noon, march 15, 22. Fort Pierce Police Department, 920 S. U.S. 1, Fort Pierce. Age: 18+. 772-464-1235; www.fppd.org.

TUESDAY

How To Start a Small Business: SCORE workshop. 5-7:30 p.m.FP Library, 101 Melody Lane. Fort Pierce. Register: 772-489-0548; www.treasurecoast.score.org.

Fertilizer Ordinance Workshop: 9 a.m.PSL Building Department, 121 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. RSVP: 772-344-4258; [email protected].

Marketing Your Business Workshop: Presented by SCORE. 5 p.m.FP Library, 101 Melody Lane, Fort Pierce. 772-462-2787; library.stlucieco.gov.

Quit Smoking Now Class: Registration required. 5:30 p.m.HANDS Clinic, 3855 U.S. 1, Fort Pierce. Age 18+. Register: 877-819-2357; www.ahectobacco.com.

Demo Day: Representatives from Cleveland and Tour Edge will be at Fairwinds. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.Fairwinds Golf Course, 4400 Fairwinds Drive, Fort Pierce. 772-462-4653; www.fairwindsgolf.com.

Fertilizer Ordinance Workshop: 9 a.m. This new ordinance helps protect waterways. PSL Building Department training room, first floor, Port St. Lucie. [email protected]; 772-344-4258.

Father & Child Connection: 6 p.m.Morningside Library, 2410 Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie. Also: 6 p.m.March 13. Zora Neale Hurston Branch Library, 3008 Avenue D, Fort Pierce.

Redirecting Children's Behavior -- for Grandparents: Building self-esteem in grandchildren, disciplining without yelling, developing mutual respect. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.March 11, 18. Children's Services Council of SLC, 546 N.W. University Blvd., Port St. Lucie. Register: 772-408-1100; www.cscslc.org.

Morningside Book Club: "Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter," Tom Franklin. 2:30 p.m.March 11. Morningside Library, 2410 S.E. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie. 772-337-5632; www.stlucieco.gov/library.

Dual Enrollment Information Sessions: 6 p.m.March 11. Indian River State College Main Campus, Kight Center, V Bldg., 35 Street side of campus, Fort Pierce; 6 p.m.March 13. Pruitt Campus, E Bldg., Room E-114, 500 N.W. California Blvd. Port St. Lucie. 1-866-792-4772; www.irsc.edu.

RECURRING EVENTS

MONDAY

DANCE

Ballroom Dance Class: Learn 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].

Latin Dance Night: St. Lucie Tropical Jazz Band. 6:30 p.m.Civic Center, 921 S.E. Civic Center Place, Port St. Lucie. $6. Adults. Ticket: 772-807-4488.

Line Dancing: 6 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. Ages: 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.

Slimnastics: 10 a.m. River Walk Center, 600 N. Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce. $10 mo. 772-489-6473; [email protected].

Zumba: 8-9 p.m. SideKick Martial Arts, 750 N.W. Enterprise Drive, Ste. 103, Port St. Lucie. $5. 772-621-0125; [email protected].

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.

Bridge: Fort Pierce Woman's Club, 2408 South 29th St., Fort Pierce. 1 p.m.$12/Table. Includes beverages. 772-332-5288.

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, Canasta, Dominos: 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m.Jensen Beach Women's Assoc., 3550 Sugarhill Road, Jensen Beach. Age 40+. $2. RSVP: 772-286-3078; [email protected]

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

Battle of Karaoke D/Js: 7 p.m. AMVETS Posts 15, 2024 S. U.S. 1, Fort Pierce. RSVP: 7724-647-751.

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.

Registered Nurses, Retired: Luncheon, guest speaker. 11:30 a.m. C.J. Cannon's, 3414 Cherokee Drive, Vero Beach. RSVP by Monday: 772-466-1849.

Sunrise City Community Chorus: Rehearsal. 6 p.m.First Presbyterian Church of Port St. Lucie, 2240 S.E. Walton Road, Port St. Lucie. 772-216-4814; [email protected].

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

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].

Hapkido Karate: 7 p.m. River Walk Center, 600 N. Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce. 772-285-4063.

Karate for Christ: 5 p.m.6 p.m.7 p.m. LaSala's Dojo, 2965 W. Midway Road, Fort Pierce. Age 5+. Monthly dues or per class fee. 772-332-0101; lasalasdojo.com.

Pilates: Pilates Reformer class. 9:30 a.m.Brandhorst Fitness, 1614 S. 31st St., Fort Pierce. $25. Register: 786-502-1453; facebook.com/brandhorstfitness.

Self-defense/Kickboxing Class: 8 p.m. LaSala's Dojo, 2965 West Midway Road, Fort Pierce. Age 14+. $7.50. 772-332-0101; lasalasdojo.com.

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

Zumba Gold: 5:30-6:30 p.m.TrysT Downtown Dance Studio, 305 Orange Ave., Fort Pierce. Ages 18+. $6-$75.

GAMES

Bingo/Italian Night: Dinner 5 p.m.-6:45 p.m. bingo 7 p.m.West St. Lucie Elks 2823 Lodge, 440 N.W. Peacock Blvd., Port St. Lucie. Ages 18+. $20/10 games. 772-873-8192; elks2823.com.

Bingo: 4 p.m. VFW 8058, Kirby Loop Road, Fort Pierce. Ages 18+. 772-464-1675.

Texas Hold'em Charity Tournaments: 7 p.m.Mickey Finn's, 269 S.E. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. Age: 18+. $15. 772-817-2516.

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.

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

LOOKING AHEAD

American Red Cross Lifeguard Training: Blended Learning with Oxygen Administration; call for times and dates. Ravenswood Pool, 400 Ravenswood Lane, Port St. Lucie. Ages: 15+. $200. Register: 772-871-2183; [email protected].

Nature Photography Contest: Share the park's beauty through your lens. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. thru April 6. Savannas Preserve State Park, 2541 Walton Road, Port St. Lucie. $8/entry. 772-398-2779; www.friendsofsavannas.org/entry--guidelines.html.

Family To Family Program: 12-week course for family caregivers of individuals with mental illness. 6:30 p.m. Mon. starting April 7. New Horizons, 4500 W. Midway Road, Fort Pierce. 772-418-7317; [email protected].

Plants that Clean the Air Workshop: 7 p.m.March 12. PSL Botanical Gardens, 2410 S.E. Westmoreland Blvd., Port St. Lucie. 772-462-1791.

Marine Science Lecture Series: "Soaking it Up: The Secret Life of Marine Sponges and Their Microbial Friends," Dr. Chris Freeman. 9 a.m.March 12. Smithsonian Marine Ecosystems Exhibit, SLC Aquarium, 420 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce. Adults. Free with paid admission ($3-$4; annual memberships $15). Register: 772-465-3271.

55+ Monthly Luncheon: Covered dish meal; Doug Coward, executive director SLC Solar and Energy Loan Fund will present information about the loan fund. Noon. March 12. Community United Methodist Church, 3114 Okeechobee Road, Fort Pierce. Age 55+; bring a dish. 772-461-2499.

"Cinderella" Tryouts: SLCSB summer musical. 6 p.m.March 12. Port St. Lucie High school auditorium, 1201 SE Lennard Road, Port St. Lucie. Ages 8-12, must attend a SLC school, no experience required. 7872-337-6768.

Plants that Clean the Air" workshop: 7-8 p.m.March 12. Learn which plants will help improve your home's air quality. Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens, 2410 S.E. Westmoreland Blvd. Port St. Lucie. 772-462-1660.

Oxbow's Swamp Tales: Join Miss Kitty for an environmentally-themed storytime. 3:45 p.m.March 13. Oxbow Eco-Center, 5400 N.E. St. James Drive, Port St. Lucie. Ages: 3-6. 772-785-5833; www.oxboweco.com.

Port St. Lucie Anglers Club: Capt. Bruce Hrobak of Billy Bones Bait. 7-9 p.m.March 13. PSL Botanical Gardens, 2410 S.E. Westmoreland Blvd., Port St. Lucie. 772-225-3113; pslanglers.com.

Harvest Food & Outreach Center Community Leaders Breakfast: 9-11 a.m.March 13. Havert L. Fenn Center, 2000 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce. $15. Tickets: 772-532-5007; slcleadershipworkshop.eventbrite.com.

Sampson Air Force Base Veterans: Annual luncheon. 8 a.m.-4 p.m.March 14. Clubhouse, Spanish Lakes Country Club Village, 1 Las Casitas, Fort Pierce. RSVP: 772-460-1358; [email protected].

Fishing Clinic: For women sponsored by the FWC. 9 a.m.March 14. Fort Pierce Inlet State Park, 905 Shorewinds Drive, Fort Pierce. Register: 850-617-9639; [email protected].

Women's Fishing Clinic: Covers knot tying, cast netting, rod/reel rigging, boating safety, stewardship, marine fish and habitat identification, catch & release techniques. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.March 14. Fort Pierce Inlet State Park, 905 Shorewinds Drive, Fort Pierce. Limited participation; valid recreational saltwater fishing license required unless exempt; fishing equipment & bait provided, but participants encouraged to bring own gear. Register: 850-617-9639; [email protected].

Indian River Lagoon -- 2014 Senate Decisions/Taxes and Citizen Responsibility: Friday Brown Bag Panel Lunch Series. 11:30 a.m. doors open; Noon-1 p.m.March 14. Room 102, "Y" Building, Indian River State College, Fort Pierce.

Children's Art Auction: 6 p.m.March 14. Come laugh and cry while the children share their Y stories and auction off their famous art work. Tradition Town Hall, 10799 Civic Lane, Port St. Lucie. 772-215-9780; [email protected].

Stars To Starfish: 6, 7:30 p.m.March 14; 1, 2:30 p.m.March 15. Indian River College Hallstrom Planetarium, 3209 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce. $3. 1-800-220-9915; www.irsc.edu.

Friday Matinee: "Pal Joey" (1957) featuring Frank Sinatra, Kim Novak and Rita Hayworth. 2 p.m.March 14. FP Library, 101 Melody Lane, Fort Pierce. 772-462-2787; library.stlucieco.gov.

"Bell, Brook and Candle" (1958) featuring James Stewart and Kim Novak. 2 p.m.March 21.

"Middle of the Night" (1959) featuring Fredric March and Kim Novak. 2 p.m.March 28.

Flea/Craft/Bake Sale: 8 a.m.-3 p.m.March 14-15. Polish-American Club, 343 N.W. Prima Vista Blvd., Port St. Lucie. 772-398-5124; [email protected].

St. Patrick's Day Festival: Food, crafts, entertainment. 5-10 p.m.March 14; 10 a.m.-10 p.m., parade 11 a.m.March 15. PSL Civic Center, 9221 S.E. Civic Center Place, Port St. Lucie.

John Carroll High School 1970-1979: Kick off party, 7-10 p.m.March 14, home of Guido & Deanna Chibas, 582 Oleander Court, Port St. Lucie; Reunion with live music, Huck's BBQ, school tour, 3-8 p.m.March 15, John Carroll High School, 3402 Delaware Ave., Fort Pierce. $30 both events; 772-971-0005; [email protected].

Lego at the Library: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.March 15. Morningside Library, 2410 S.E. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie. K-5th Grade. 772-337-5632; library.stlucieco.gov.

Writers Day: 8 a.m.-3 p.m.March 15. IRSC Brown Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Y Building, Room Y-102, Fort Pierce. $25; 772-462-7842; [email protected].

Irish Genealogy Conference: Covers resources available in researching Irish ancestors. 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.March 15. PSL Community Center, 2195 S.E. Airoso Blvd., St. Lucie. Adults. $16. Reservation: 772-567-7463; [email protected].

International Festival: Hosted by Sun Grove Montessori School at Tradition. Dance; musical performances from across the globe, food trucks. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.March 15. Tradition Square, Port St. Lucie. 772-519-2105.

Cash for College: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.March 15. Indian River State College, 2309 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce; Blackburn Educational Building, 3002 Avenue D, Fort Pierce; Pruitt Campus, St. Lucie West Library, 500 N.W. California Blvd., Port St. Lucie. 1-866-792-4772; www.irsc.edu.

Volunteer Oyster Deployment: Wear comfortable clothing; bring sunscreen, d water. 2:30 p.m.March 15. Riverwalk Center, 600 N. Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce. 772-462-1713; [email protected].

Wiggly Worms: Children's learning activity. 11 a.m.-noon. march 15. PSL Botanical Gardens, 2410 S.E. Westmoreland Blvd., Port St. Lucie. Ages 5-12 and families. Reservation: 772-337-1959; [email protected].

Full-Moon Night Hike: 6:30 p.m.March 15. Oxbow Eco-Center, 5400 N.E. St. James Drive, Port St. Lucie. Ages: 8+. $5. Register: 772-785-5833; [email protected].

St. Patrick's Day Dinner Dance: Doors open at 6 p.m.March 15. Knights of Columbus Council 7514 Council Hall, 451 S.W. Ravenswood Lane, Port St Lucie. $17 per person. Ticket: 772-879-1351.

"Colored Mod Art" Class: 10 a.m.March 15. Oxbow Eco-Center, 5400 N.E. St. James Drive, Port St. Lucie. Ages: 12+. $20. Register: 772-785-5833; [email protected].

Lego at the Library: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.March 15. Morningside Library, 2410 S.E. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie. K-5th grade. 772-333-5632; library.stlucieco.gov.

Irish Genealogy Conference: County of ancestors birth, religious groups, record repositories, sources for records. 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.March 15. Community Center St. Lucie, Airoso Blvd., Port St. Lucie. $18. 772-5677463; [email protected].

Irish Genealogy Conference: Geographic areas, religious groups, resourcing areas and websites, National Library. 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.March 15. Community Center, Airoso Blvd., Port St. Lucie. Adults. $18. Register: 772-567-7463; [email protected].

Quit Smoking Now Class: 10 a.m.March 15. HANDS Clinic, 3855 U.S. 1, Fort Pierce. Ages: 18+. Registration is required to attend. 877-819-2357; www.ahectobacco.com.

Fundraiser for Demetrius Gollett & Family: To help with expenses related to future surgeries at Shriners Hospital in Ohio; bounce house, concession, drinks, entertainment. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.March 15. PAL Park, 902 S. 21st St., Fort Pierce (behind TD Bank on Okeechobee Road). Also: Vendors needed; 100% proceeds to family. 772-359-0224.

Creature Safe Place Chinese Auction: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.March 15. St. Lucie County Shriner's Club, 4600 Oleander Ave., Fort Pierce. $10. Bring a can of dog or cat food for additional free raffle tickets. 772-468-6616.

Kid Space Shows: 11 a.m.March 15, April 12, 26, May 10, 24, June 7. Indian River College Hallstrom Planetarium, 3209 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce. 1-800-220-9915; www.irsc.edu.

"Next Generation X Weekend: Kids activities, fishing workshops. Noon-5 p.m.March 15-16. Bass Pro Shops, 2250 Gatlin Blvd., Port St. Lucie. 772-785-7600; www.facebook.com/pages/Bass-Pro-Shops-Port-St-Lucie-FL/412388928870712.

Medication Training: Train to assist with medication in assisted living facilities. 1-5 p.m.March 15, 22, 29. Unity of Fort Pierce, 3414 Sunrise Blvd., Fort Pierce. $55. Register: 203-233-0946.

ERD Nature Series: 9-11 a.m.March 16. St. Lucie Village Heritage Park, 305 Torpey Road, Fort Pierce. Age: 13+. Register: 772-785-5833; signupgenius.com.

Sunday Round Dance Class: 1 p.m.March 16, 30, April 13, 20, 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.

Open Horse Show Series: Twin Rivers Saddle Club; halter, western/English pleasure, and hunter/equitation classes. 8:30 a.m.March 16. SLC Fairgrounds, 15601 W. Midway Road, Fort Pierce. Annual membership $30-40; show fees 10-$30. Register: www.TRSC.us.

Bingo Luncheon: Bingo, Pot of Gold, Chinese auction, lunch. Noon. March 17. Sons of Italy Lodge 2594, 765 S.W. Dalton Circle, Port St. Lucie. Ages: 18+. $8. 772-340-5889; www.sonsofitalypsl.com.

Genealogy Workshop: Tracing your family back to the old country. 1:30 p.m.March 18. Fort Pierce Library, 101 Melody Lane, Fort Pierce. 772-462-1615; www.tcgsfl.org.

SHINE Medicare Workshops: 11 a.m.March 18, April 15, May 13. Zora Neale Hurston Branch Library, 3008 Avenue D, Fort Pierce. 772-462-2154; library.stlucieco.gov.

Volunteer Ambulance Quarter Auction: Vendor offered prizes for bid for charity. 6 p.m.March 19. Volunteer Ambulance. Sons of Italy Lodge 2594, 765 S.W. Dalton Circle, Port St. Lucie. Ages: 18+. $1 per paddle. 772-336-4343; www.sonsofitalypsl.com.

Rivernights at Rivergate: Music, cash bar and food vendor, 30-minute river tours for $10; all proceeds go toward the expansion of the boardwalk from Rivergate to the Botanical Gardens. 5-8 p.m.March 20. Veterans Park at Rivergate, 2200 S.E. Veterans Memorial Parkway, Port St. Lucie. www.cityofpsl.com.

"Five Wishes" Workshop: Presented by Treasure Coast Hospice. 1 p.m.March 20. FP Library, 101 Melody Lane, Fort Pierce. Register: 772-403-1758; [email protected].

Oxbow & the Natives: "Salt Marsh Mosquitos." 3:45 p.m.March 20. Oxbow Eco-Center, 5400 N.E. St. James Drive, Port St. Lucie. Ages: 5+. 772-785-5833; www.oxboweco.com.

IRSC Advanced Technology Open House: Learn about career options in cyber security, robotics and photonics, digital media, graphics and engineering. 5:30 p.m.March 20. Kight Center for Emerging Technology, IRSC Main Campus, 3209 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce. 1-866-792-4772.

Great Expectation Book Club: "Language of Flowers," Vanessa Diffenbaugh. 10 a.m.-noon. March 20. FP Library, 101 Melody Lane, Fort Pierce. 772-462-2787; [email protected].

"The Map that Changed the World," Simon Winchester. 10 a.m.-noon. April 3.

"Still Alice," Lisa Genova. 10 a.m.-noon. April 17.

"Round House," Louise Erdrich. 10 a.m.-noon. May 1.

"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.

BlueBird Educational Productions: Latin-Jazz Salsa and Dance Party. 8 p.m.March 21. Sunrise Theatre -- Black Box, 117 S. 2nd St., Fort Pierce. Ages: 18 +. $25. Ticket: 772-461-4775; www.sunrisetheatre.com.

Oxbow's Treehouse Time: "Big Bands, Sing-Along." 4 p.m.March 21. Oxbow Eco-Center, 5400 N.E. St. James Drive, Port St. Lucie. 772-785-5833; www.oxboweco.com.

Photography Workshop: Photographing wildlife and Florida's natural places. 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.March 22. Oxbow Eco-Center, 5400 N.E. St. James Drive, Port St. Lucie. $50. Register: 772-485-8129; stlucie.ifas.ufl.edu.

ERD Nature Series: Florida's Ancient Dunes. 9-11 a.m.March 22. Walton Scrub Preserve, 10809 S. Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce. Age: 13+. Register: 772-785-5833; signupgenius.com.

Photographing Wildlife and Florida's Natural Places: Workshop; must have own camera for optional field excursion. 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.March 22. Oxbow Eco-Center, 5400 N.E. St. James Drive, Port St. Lucie. Register: 772-485-8129; [email protected].

Community Yard Sale: 7 a.m.-2 p.m.March 22. John B. Parks Sports Complex/Lawnwood Stadium, 1302 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce. Booths, $10. 772-462-2110.

Book Signing: Hugh Howey, Jupiter author of "Wool." 2 p.m.March 22. Morningside Library, 2410 S.E. Morningside Library, Port St. Lucie. 772-337-5632; library.stlucieco.gov.

St. Joseph Dinner/Dance: Antipasto, pasta, stuffed pork chop, dessert. Dancing to The Dynamics. 6 p.m.March 22. Sons of Italy Lodge 2594, 765 S.W. Dalton Circle, Port St. Lucie. Ages: 18+. $25 pp. Ticket: 772-344-9387; www.sonsofitalypsl.com.

Arts & Antiques Fest: Antiques, Artists & Authors with food & entertainment. 8 a.m.-1 p.m.March 22. Downtown Fort Pierce, 201 N. 2nd St., Fort Pierce. 772-475-0215; www.treasuresintown.com.

Blood Drive: One Blood/Bass Pro Shops community event. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.March 22. Bass Pro Shops, 2250 Gatlin Blvd., Port St. Lucie. Age 18+. Register: 772-7857-600; [email protected].

Tip-A-Cop: Benefits Special Olympics of Florida. 4-9 p.m.March 24. Duffy's, St. Lucie West, 1608 N.W. Courtyard Circle, Port St. Lucie.

CLA Estate Planning Workshop: Securing one's estate. 9:30 a.m.March 25. Springhill Suites by Marriott, 2000 N.W. Courtyard Circle, Port St. Lucie. Senior citizens. 866-252-8721.

CASTLE Memory Field: Honoring children who died from abuse or neglect. 10 a.m.March 25. CASTLE Administrative Office, 3525 W. Midway Road, Fort Pierce.

Leah Williamson Chapter of Hadassah: General meeting, brown bag lunch, mini beauty party. 12:30-2:30 p.m.March 25. Temple Beth El Israel, 551 S.W. Bethany Drive, Port St. Lucie. RSVP: 772-873-4679.

CLA Estate Planning Workshop: Providing information for seniors. 9:30 a.m.March 25. Springhill Suites by Marriott, 2000 N.W. Courtyard Circle, Port St. Lucie. Seniors. 866-252-8721; http://claestateservices.com.

Marine Science Lecture Series: "King Crab Invasion in Antarctica" with Dr. Kathryn Smith. 9 a.m.March 26. Smithsonian Marine Ecosystems Exhibit, SLC Aquarium, 420 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce. Adults. Free with paid admission ($3-$4; annual memberships $15). Register: 772-465-3271.

Adoption Orientation: 5:15 p.m.March 27. Early Learning Coalition of SLC, 804 S. 6th St., Fort Pierce. Register: 772-429-2001; www.chsfl.org.

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

Green Industries Best Management Practices/Fertilizer Application Workshop: 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.March 28. Indian River Research & Education Center, 2199 South Rock Road, Fort Pierce. $30. Register: 772-460-1660; stlucie.ifas.ufl.edu.

Spring break Matinee: "Frozen" (2013). 2 p.m.March 28. Morningside Library, 2410 S.E. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie. 772-337-5632; library.stlucieco.gov.

Special Olympics Torch Run: 4 p.m.March 28. Sable Palm Plaza, U.S. 1, Fort Pierce. T-shirts: $12-$20. 772-240-5294; 772-530-6367.

FL Indian Hobbyist Association: Native American Powwow includes dancing, tepee village, vendors and more. 10 a.m.-10 p.m.March 28, 29, 30. Savannas Recreation Area, 1400 E. Midway Road, Fort Pierce. $5 per adult. 772-337-3368; fiha.info.

Fish Fry: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.March 29. Fort Pierce Masonic Lodge, 4590 Oleander Ave., Fort Pierce. $8. 772-461-1681; www.ftpiercemasons.org.

Fish Fry: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.March 29. Fort Pierce Masonic Lodge, 4590 Oleander Ave., Fort Pierce. $8. Tickets: 772-461-1681.

Treasure Coast History Series: Led by IRSC Professor Ronald Frazer; The Ais Indians. 10:30 a.m.March 29. Morningside Library, 2410 S.E. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie. 772-337-5632; library.stlucieco.gov.

The Seminoles and the Seminole Wars. 10:30 a.m.April 26.

World War II and the Treasure Coast. 10:30 a.m.May 24.

Square Dance: 7-9 p.m.March 30. Spanish Lakes Country Club Village, Route 713, off Turnpike Feeder Road, Fort Pierce. Benefits Hospice. 772-461-4810 $5.

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

APRIL

Open House: Go behind-the-scenes where some of the world's most cutting edge research is taking place. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.April 2. U.S. Department of Agriculture/U.S. Horticultural Research Laboratory, 2001 S. Rock Road in Fort Pierce. 772-462-5800.

Kids in the Garden: Botany for Beginners: Botany 101, a hands-on gardening and interactive learning series. 10-11:30 a.m.April 5. Heathcote Botanical Garden, 210 Savannah Road, Fort Pierce. Ages 5 to 12. $10. Register: 772-464-4672; www.heathcotebotanicalgardens.org.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Fellowship Club: Day trip to Holy Land Experience in Orlando. 8 a.m.April 5. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 930 S.W. Tunis Ave., Port St. Lucie, $67. RSVP: 772-337-1945; [email protected].

Homeless Veterans & Homeless Stand Down: Clothing, toiletries, haircuts, food, showers, VA services, luncheon, information network. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.April 5. VFW Post 8058, 3475 Douglas Ave. S. (35th Street Past Indian River State College at corner Kirby Loop Road & S.35th Street), Fort Pierce. For transportation: 772-464-1675, 772-801-1339, 772-801-1446.

Family Meals, Inc.: outreach program that encourages family togetherness at mealtime by providing ingredients for home cooked holiday dinners. 8 -NoonApril 12. Trinity Lutheran Church, 2011 S. 13th St., Fort Pierce. www.facebook.com/FamilyMealsInc.

"Planes" (2013): 2 p.m.April 12. Morningside Library, 2410 S.E. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie. 772-337-5632; library.stlucieco.gov.

March for Babies: Fundraising to help provide community services, advocacy efforts, research, public & professional education. 8:30 a.m.April 12, St. Lucie West Pruitt Campus.

Safe Boating Class: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.April 15. Coast Guard Auxiliary, 1400 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce. $25. Preregister: 772-252-9076; [email protected].

Kids Fishing Tournament: PSL Anglers Fishing Club; bait provided, bring rod & reel or cane pole, safety/sun glasses. 8:30 a.m. registration & orientation, 9 a.m. clinic, 10 a.m.-noon tournament April 19. PSL Botanical Gardens, 2410 S.W. Westmoreland Blvd., Port St Lucie. Thru age 16. 772-692-9380.

ERD Nature Series: Wildflowers & Butterflies: 9-11 a.m.April 19. Paleo Hammock Preserve, 8551 Carlton Road, Port St. Lucie, 9 -- 11 a.m., April 19. Age: 13+. Register: 772-785-5833; signupgenius.com.

Tip-A-Cop: Benefits Special Olympics of Florida. 4-9 p.m.April 19. Cowboy's Steakhouse, 5000 Okeechobee Road, Fort Pierce.

If Each One Could Reach One: Complimentary community breakfasts target potential foster families. 9 a.m.April 22. Children's Services Council of St. Lucie County, 546 N.W. University Blvd., Port St. Lucie. Adults. Register: 772-873-7800; www.devereuxcbc.org.

Cruising to Excellence: Spring cruise-themed fundraiser event for Education Foundation of St. Lucie. 7-11 p.m.April 25. 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: Texas Hold 'Em Poker Tournament benefits Harvest Food & Outreach. 7 p.m.April 25. The Havert L Fenn Center, 2000 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce. Ages: 18+. $40-$50. Register: 772-532-5007; stackingthedeck2014.eventbrite.com.

ERD Nature Series: Guided kayak/canoe tour: bring your own kayak/canoe. 8-11 a.m.April 26. 10-Mile Creek, 3401 Gordy Road, Fort Pierce. Age: 13+. Register: 772-785-5833; signupgenius.com.

Luncheon and Fashion Show: Port St. Lucie Business Women fundraiser. 11 a.m.-2 p.m.April 26. Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, 12600 N.W. Harbour Ridge Blvd., Palm City. www.pslbusinesswomen.com.

CASTLE 5K Run/Walk: Raise money and awareness of child abuse. 7:30 a.m.April 26. 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: Registration starts 8 a.m. Fishing starts 9-11 a.m.April 26. First 50 children who complete all of the learning stations receives a free rod and reel. River Park Marina, 500 Prima Vista Blvd., Port St. Lucie. Ages: 5-17 can participate with a guardian's permission. Hot dogs, drinks, pie eating contest. [email protected].

MAY

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.

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