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St. Lucie County Community Calendar, updated March 2

Treasure Coast Newspapers, Stuart, Fla.
By Treasure Coast Newspapers, Stuart, Fla.
McClatchy-Tribune Information Services

March 02--NEW LISTINGS

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.

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.

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

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.

Door Yard Citrus in Florida: With Dr. Greg McCollum, USDA; botanical, historical, horticultural aspects; tour, questions. 10-11:30 a.m.March 8. Heathcote Botanical Gardens, 210 Savannah Road, Fort Pierce. Adult. $20-$25. Register: 772-464-4672; www.heathcotebotanicalgardens.org.

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

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.

Father & Child Connection: 6 p.m.March 5. Lakewood Park Library, 7605 Santa Barbara Drive, Fort Pierce. 772-579-3419; [email protected]. Also: 6 p.m.March 11. Morningside Library, 2410 Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie; and 6 p.m.March 13. Zora Neale Hurston Branch Library, 3008 Avenue D, Fort Pierce.

Marketing Your Business Workshop: Presented by SCORE. 5 p.m.March 11. FP Library, 101 Melody Lane, Fort Pierce. 772-462-2787; library.stlucieco.gov.

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. Seniors. 866-252-8721.

Six Elements of Financial Control: Terrio Group hosts complimentary seminar. 11 a.m.March 6. Totto Fresco, 1184 S.E. Port St. Lucie Blvd, Port St. Lucie. Reservation: 772-807-4628.

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].

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].

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].

SPECIAL EVENTS

SUNDAY

All You Should Eat Backus Brunch: 9 a.m.-noon; raffle drawing for Backus painting, 12:30 p.m.A.E. Backus Museum, 500 N. Indian Road., Fort Pierce. $5-$15, brunch; $20-$50, raffle tickets. 772/465-0630; BackusMuseum.com.

Broadway Concert: 7 p.m.Temple Beth El Israel, 551 S.W. Bethany Drive, Port St. Lucie. $25-$36. Tickets: 772-336-2424.

Marathon of the Treasure Coast: Full & half individual & team event. 6 a.m.Indian RiverSide Park, 1707 N.E. Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach. $25; benefits 7 local, national and international charities. www.treasurecoastmarathon.com.

Sunday Round Dance Class: 1 p.m.March 2, 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.

MONDAY

Open Audition: Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night." 6-8:30 p.m. Oxbow Eco-Center, 5400 N.E. St. James Drive, Port St. Lucie. Reservation: 772-785-5833; [email protected].

Kids at Hope Voices Auditions: 6-7 p.m.Police Athletic League, 903 N. 21st St., Fort Pierce. Age: Grades 3-5. 772-204-5180.

Before You Divorce: For couples thinking about getting a divorce. 7-9 p.m.March 3, 10, 24. Morningside Church, 2180 S.E. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie. $5. RSVP: 772-873-8057; www.morningsidechurch.com.

Free Tax Prep: For police officers and firefighters who are first-time customers. March 3-9. Liberty Tax Services, 2308 S. U.S. 1, Fort Pierce. 772-460-8360.

RECURRING EVENTS

SUNDAY

Exercise/Health

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

Hapkido Karate: 1 p.m. River Walk Center, 600 N. Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce. 772-285-4063.

MEALS

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

Sunday Breakfast: 8-11:30 a.m.Knights of Columbus 7514, 451 S.W. Ravenswood Lane, Port St. Lucie. $3-$6. 772-878-7514.

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

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

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: 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].

LOOKING AHEAD

Quit Smoking Now Classes: Registration required. 1:30 p.m. Tues. March 4-April 8. Keiser University, 10330 S. U.S. 1, Port St. Lucie. Age 18+. Register: 877-819-2357; www.ahectobacco.com.

St. Lucie County Fair: Feb. 28-March 9. New fairground location at the intersection of Midway and Okeechobee Road. $1-$10.www.stluciecountyfair.com.

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.

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].

Mardi Gras & Wine Tasting: Benefiting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Woman of the Year. 6 p.m.March 4. Tutto Fresco, 9501 Brandywine Lane, St. Lucie West. Age 18+. $50. RSVP: 772-216-4388; www.facebook.com/AllAces.

Dancing with the Big Band: 6:30 p.m.March 4. PSL Civic Center, 9221 S.E. Civic Center Place, Port St. Lucie. $6-$8. Tickets: 772-807-4488; www.cityofpsl.com.

Complimentary Health Screenings: 9 a.m.-NoonMarch 4. Butterfield Drug, 5009 Turnpike Feeder Road, Fort Pierce. Ages: 18+. 772-489-3700; www.healthmart.com/tour.

Health Mart Healthy Living Tour: Complimentary health screening. 3-6 p.m.March 4. Butterfield's Pharmacy & Medical Supplies, 1707 N.W. St. Lucie West Blvd., Port St. Lucie. Age 18+. 772-323-2090; www.healthmart.com/tour.

Pancake Supper: 5-7 p.m.March 4. Community United Methodist Church, 3114 Okeechobee Road, Fort Pierce. $3-$5. Ticket: 772-461-2499.

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 4, 11, 18. Children's Services Council of SLC, 546 N.W. University Blvd., Port St. Lucie. Register: 772-408-1100; www.cscslc.org.

Port St. Lucie Historical Society: Members gathering, details on website. 5:30 p.m.March 5. Private home, Sandpiper Bay, Port St. Lucie. $7. RSVP: pslhistory.org.

General Certification Core Training: For agricultural pesticide applicators.: 9-11 a.m.March 5. SLC Extension Office, 8400 Picos Road, Fort Pierce. $20. Register: 772-462-1660; stlucie.ifas.ufl.edu.

Financial Peace: A class by financial expert Dave Ramsey. 7 p.m.March 6. The Well, 7650 U.S. 1, Port St. Lucie. Adult. Register: 772-626-4462; www.thewellpsl.com.

Oxbow's Homeschool Day: Sea Turtles. 10 a.m.-noon grades K-4, 1:30-3:30 grades 5-12, March 6. Oxbow Eco-Center, 5400 N.E. St. James Drive, Port St. Lucie. $3/student. Reservation: 772-785-5833; [email protected].

SHINE Medicare presentations: Medicare Preventive Services. 1 p.m.March 6. FP Library, 101 Melody Lane, Fort Pierce. 772-462-1615; library.stlucieco.gov.

St. Bernadette Carnival: T 25 carnival rides; live music by Gerry and the Dolls, Sha-Boom, Roger & Suzie; food vendors, including fresh seafood bar; beer & wine; 50/50 raffles each hour; vendors. 6-10 p.m.March 6; noon-10 p.m.March 7-8; and noon-6 p.m.March 9. St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 350 N.W. California Blvd., St. Lucie West. $15-$50; discounted carnival ride tickets available. 772-332-6085; www.stbernadetteslw.org.

Great Expectation Book Club: "Conquistadora," Esmeralda Santiago. 10 a.m.-noon. March 6. FP Library, 101 Melody Lane, Fort Pierce. 772-462-2787; [email protected].

"Language of Flowers," Vanessa Diffenbaugh. 10 a.m.-noon. March 20.

"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.

Faces of HIV: Free mobile art exhibit depicting the lives Floridians with HIV. Noon-7 p.m.March 8. SLC Fair, 15601 W. Midway Road, Fort Pierce. www.wemakethechange.com/faces.

Stars To Starfish: 6, 7:30 p.m.March 7, 14; 1, 2:30 p.m.March 8, 15. Indian River College Hallstrom Planetarium, 3209 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce. $3. 1-800-220-9915; www.irsc.edu.

Treasure Coast Seafood Festival: Arts & craft vendors, live music all day, Kid Zone. Noon-10 p.m.March 8. PSL Civic Center, 9221 Civic Center Place, Port St. Lucie. 772-807-4488.

Extreme Couponing with Dee Dee: 1-4 p.m.March 8. Morningside Library, 2410 S.E. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie. 772-337-5632; library.stlucieco.gov.

"Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2" (2013): 2 p.m.March 8. Morningside Library, 2410 S.E. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie, 772-337-5632; library.stlucieco.gov.

Medication Training: Train to assist with medication in assisted living facilities. 1-5 p.m.March 8, 15, 22, 29. Unity of Fort Pierce, 3414 Sunrise Blvd., Fort Pierce. $55. Register: 203-233-0946.

Oxbow's Jr. Explorers: Froggy Frenzy. 10:30 a.m.March 8. Oxbow Eco-Center, 5400 N.E. St. James Drive, Port St. Lucie. Ages: 5+. $3. Reservation: 772-785-5833; [email protected].

Open House: Learn about research being conducted in the Indian River Lagoon, around Florida & throughout the Caribbean; activities for children & adults; self-guided exploration of research station; meet scientists; touch tank. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.March 8. Smithsonian Marine Station, 701 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce. 772-465-3271; [email protected].

Citrus & Fruit Crops in Your Landscape: With Farmer Fred. 10 a.m.March 8. Morningside Library, 2410 S.E. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie. 772-288-5654.

Citrus & Fruit Crops in Your Landscape: With Farmer Fred. 10 a.m.-noon. Morningside Library, 2410 S.E. Morningside Blvd.Port St. Lucie. March 8. Adult. 772-288-5654; martin.ifas.ufl.edu.

Volunteer Oyster Bagging: Wear comfortable clothing; bring sunscreen, water. 9 a.m.-noonMarch 8. Harbour Pointe Park, 350 Avenue M, Fort Pierce. 772-462-1713; [email protected].

Florida's Cow Town Rodeo: March 8-9. Okeechobee Cattlemen's rodeo arena, Highway 441 North, directly off Highway 70, Okeechobee. $12-$15. Also: Speckled Perch Festival with local craft, food vendors in Flagler Park, downtown Okeechobee.

Kid Space Shows: 11 a.m.March 8, 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.

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.

How To Start a Small Business: SCORE workshop. 5-7:30 p.m.March 11. FP Library, 101 Melody Lane. Fort Pierce. Register: 772-489-0548; www.treasurecoast.score.org.

Fertilizer Ordinance Workshop: 9 a.m.March 11. PSL Building Department, 121 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. RSVP: 772-344-4258; [email protected].

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.

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.

"All the King's Men," Robert Penn Warren. 2:30 p.m.April 8.

"Live By Night," Dennis Lehane. 2:30 p.m.May 13.

"Major Pettigrew's Last Stand," Helen Simonson. 2:30 p.m.June 10.

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.

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].

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[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.

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.

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.

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.

"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.

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.

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].

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

"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.

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.

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.

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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