3/12/10

KELLY MINTER: Live performance 7 p.m., March 12. Sharing from her new release "Loss, Love and Legacy" at Highpoint Community Church. Free. Also, 9 a.m.-noon, March 13. For women. $11. Tickets available through Highpoint. For more information, call (772) 335-8874 ext. 11.

SOCCER EXHIBITION GAME: Women's professional soccer; Chicago Red Stars vs. Washington Freedom. Hobart Soccer complex, 7955 58th Ave., Vero Beach, 7 p.m., March 12. $7.50 children; $15 adults. Ticket: www.irsoccer.com. VIP seating, meal, sponsorship opportunities available from Frank Schlitt (772) 569-4999 or
FJSCPA@SchlittBuilders.com.

3/13/10

COWBOY MINISTRY: 4H club at 725 W. Coker Road, Fort Pierce, noon,
March 13. $5 donation. Horses welcome.

3/20/10

BETTER TOGETHER PSALM 133 PICNIC: By Haven of Hope at Lyngate Park, 1301 S.E. Lyngate Drive, noon-4 p.m., March 20. Bring a side dish and lawn chair; meats, drinks provided.

LOVE NEVER FAILS: Care Net Pregnancy Center of Indian River County Walk for Life. Riverside Park, Vero Beach, 9:30 a.m., March 20. Registration begins at 9 a.m.  For more information, go to: carenetirc.org.

PITCH, HIT, RUN: Competition for area youth. Barber Street Sports Complex, Sebastian, 9 a.m., March 20. Free. Divided into four age divisions, ages 7-14. Participants should bring: copy of birth certificate. For more information, call Steven Hellyer at
flightmedic3212@gmail.com.

3/21/10

ROCK THE SILENCE: Two free concerts which are dramatic presentations of sign language to music. Cornerstone Assembly of God, 901 Talplin St. S.E., Palm Bay, 11 a.m., March 21. (321) 726-8810. And at: A.J. Goode Park, 1300 Bianca Drive N.E., Palm Bay, 1:30-2:30 P.M., March 27. (321) 446-1802.

3/27/10

ROCKIN' FOR THE ROCK: Sponsored by the churches of Satellite Beach at Our Father's House, 535 Cassia Blvd., Satellite Beach, noon-5 p.m., March 27. Love offering for Haiti relief. (321) 777-0057.

ROCK THE SILENCE:  Free concert, which is a dramatic presentation of sign language to music. A.J. Goode Park, 1300 Bianca Drive N.E., Palm Bay, 1:30-2:30 P.M., March 27. (321) 446-1802.

3/31/10

TASTE OF ST. LUCIE: Sample selections from 50 restaurants, music. Historic downtown Fort Pierce, 5:30 p.m., March 31. $40 per person or $70 per couple. Benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters.

4/15/10

DAN RICHARDSON HUMANITARIAN BANQUET: Dinner, entertainment. Honoring Dr. Hugh McCrystal and Mrs. Ann Marie McCrystal. Holy Cross Parish Hall, State Road A1A, Vero Beach, 5:30 p.m., April 15. Benefits Gifford Youth Activity Center. $125. For more information, call Freddie Woolfork, (772) 794-1005 ext. 34.

4/16/10

RIVERFEST: Youth groups from around county get together for games, worship, food, Rev. R.V. Brown. Indian River Fairgrounds, 7955 58th Ave., Vero Beach,5-9 p.m. April 16 for grades 6-12. 5-9 p.m. April 17 all ages welcome. www.ircriverfest.com.

5/21/10

DOLPHIN MANIA: Charity fishing tournament by Exchange Club of Indian River Foundation. Fort Pierce City Marina, 1 Avenue A, Fort Pierce, checkout 6:30 a.m., May 22. Captains meeting 6-7:30 p.m., May 21 near Marina’s Tiki Bar. Entry fee per boat $250; early entry fee $200 by May 10. Proceeds benefit foundation’s local projects for prevention of child abuse. For more information, call John Binkley at (772) 532-9375 or go to www.bluewateropen.org.

Ongoing

MASTER'S BLEND COFFEEHOUSE: Adding new hours. 5196 Turnpike Feeder Road, Fort Pierce. Open 7-11 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays. Adding 6-9 p.m. Thursdays. Free wifi, two big-screen TVs. Outreach of Spirit Wind Ministries.

HIS WAY CAFE: An evening of music the first Saturday of every month. First Church of God Campus, Oasis Building, 1105 58th Ave., Vero Beach. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Ages 18+. $5. Childcare available with advance reservation. For more information, call (772) 562-2256.

CHRISTIAN STUDENT FELLOWSHIP: All students welcome. IRSC, Room B-125, Mueller Campus, Vero Beach, 12:20-1:30 p.m.,Thursdays until April 30. For more information, call Elsie at (772) 559-8325.

ADVENTURES IN MOTHERING:  First Church of God, Room F-72, 1105 58th Ave., Vero Beach, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Regular meetings first, third Tuesdays beginning Feb. 2. For more information, call Michele at (772) 562-2256 ext. 206 or go to fcog.com.

LAUREN CHAPIN: Chapin, of "Father Knows Best," hosting Women of Purpose.
Immanuel Church, 455 58th Ave. S.W., Vero Beach, 7 p.m., Friday nights. For more information, call (772) 562-3185.

NOON DAY PRAYER: Revival Fire Deliverance Ministry, 490 Old Dixie Highway, Vero Beach, will be available for prayer Monday-Saturday. For more information, call (772) 501-2099.

CROSSLIFE INTERNATIONAL: CrossLife International is a nonprofit, 100 percent donor supported, cross-denominational counseling, teaching, and missions center that serves Indian River and St. Lucie counties.
People receive Christ-centered counseling and teaching to settle emotional, behavioral and marital problems with trained and caring counselors. Its web site, www.cross-life.org, has information on its Come Fly with Us Blessing Give-Away. Donations can be given online or by sending a check to CrossLife International, 2155 15th Ave., Suite D-1, Vero Beach, Fl, 32960.
 

NEIGHBORHOOD VISIT: Educational video presentation of the people and programs at the Gifford Youth Activity Center, 4875 43rd Ave., Vero Beach. To schedule a presentation at your club or neighborhood, call Freddie Woolfork, (772) 794-1005 ext. 34 or email fwoolfork@gyac.cc.
 

REGISTRATIONS: Registrations being accepted for 2-4 year olds. First Baptist Child Development Center, 115 N.E. Solida Drive, Port St. Lucie. A Beka curriculum. Mention this announcement for $35 off registration. For more information, call (772) 879-0109.

RECYCLING FUNDRAISER: Immanuel Baptist Church, 455 58th Ave., Vero Beach, is raising funds for its building project. Accepted are: newspapers, shredded paper, office paper, junk mail.

AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM: Gifford Youth Activity Center, 4875 43rd Ave., Vero Beach, has openings in its educational based after-school program. For more information, call Freddie Woolfork at (772) 794-1005 ext. 34 or at fwoolfork@gyac.cc.

DIVORCECARE: Seminar, support group starting new 13-week session for those experiencing divorce, separation. Indian River Main Library, history meeting room, 1600 21st St., Vero Beach, 6-7:45 p.m., Tuesdays. For more information, call (772) 480-7282 or visit www.trueheartministries.com.

PASSION NIGHTS: Praise, worship, fellowship, prayer time. New Hope Ministries, 4425 71st St., Vero Beach, 7-9 p.m., first, third Friday every month. Ages 18-30.

FORT PIERCE POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE: Volunteers needed to help teach youth sports fundamentals, mentoring/tutoring or contributing to new Alternative Education Program. Interested volunteers should contact Officer Paul Pearson or Gabe Gonzales at (772) 460-0606.

CHRISTIAN SURFERS: Meet Christian surfers the first Saturday of every month at Sebastian Inlet. Volunteers sought to help at coming events. For more information, go to cssebastianinlet.com.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY: Recovery program. First Baptist Church, 3301 Dairy Road, Melbourne, 7 p.m., Friday nights. For more information, call (321) 723-0561; celebraterecovery.com.

FOOD DRIVE: Everyday's Angels seeking food, school supplies, toys, etc., for children at The Source and Hibiscus Center. For more information, (772) 501-9557; weareeverydayangels.com.

FLAG DISPOSAL: Dispose of your old, worn American flag. Drop off between 9:30 a.m.-noon, Monday-Friday, at First Presbyterian Church of Port St. Lucie, 2240 S.E. Walton Road. The flags will be retired properly by American Legion Post 40 or Boy Scout Troup 422.

CARE NET PREGNANCY CENTER: All through the year, Care Net Pregnancy Center helps men and women faced with unplanned pregnancies by providing pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, STD testing, fetal development information, and an explanation about abortion methods and their risks. These services are all available free of charge. Care Net has trained peer counselors and a 24-hour helpline. You can assist this organization by donating baby furniture, diapers, formula, maternity clothes, or by making a tax-deductible donation. For more information,  please call (772) 871-2211, or stop by the office located at 8432 S. Federal Highway in Port St Lucie.