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February 18, 2010
Time for chili
The Titusville Noon and Sunrise Rotary Clubs holds their 6th annual chili cook-off at the Titusville Chamber’s annual street party Feb. 26 in downtown Titusville from 6-9 p.m. Chili tasting is $5 for 10 tickets. As well as chili sampling, guests can enjoy live entertainment, dance performances, kids activities and more.
Enter the Corn Hole Tournament 6:30 – 9 p.m, double elimination, Bring your own partner. Entry fee $20 per team. Compete for cash prizes, prize amount awarded by participation. Register at www.Floridacornholeleague.com or email Mike@floridacornholeleague.com for more information.
For more information, call 267-3036.
For more details on the chili cook-off contact Rick Smisek at 267-4000 or Marcia Ely at 264-0518.
Get car washed for a cause
The Titusville High Key Club (sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Titusville) will hold a car wash Feb. 20, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Ron Norris Ford Mercury 3000 Cheney Highway, Titusville, FL 32780. Cost is $4
The THS Key is involved in many Titusville community service projects including ringing the bell for Salvation Army, Apollo Elementary outdoor clean up,Titusville citrus gleaning, Respite Night at the Children’s Center and the Kiwanis Family Fun Fest.
Key Club International is the oldest and largest service program for high school students. It is a student-led organization that teaches leadership through service to others.
Computer club meets
The Titusville Computer Club will meet for a demo on Karen’s Power Tools, Feb. 25, 7 p.m. at St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church, 414 Pine St., Titusville, in the Fellowship Hall on Palm Ave.
Everyone is welcome. For further information call 267-6932.
Meet the conductor
The North Guild of the Brevard Symphony Orchestra hosts a brunch buffet and conversation with Christopher Confessore, BSO music director and principal conductor, March 5, 10 a.m., at Pumpernickel’s Fest Haus in Titusville . This annual event provides an opportunity for BSO patrons and community members to meet with the conductor and other guests in an informal setting.
A special guest will be Terrence Wilson, a pianist who will perform with the orchestra during its “Symphonic Tributes” concert on March 6 at the King Center in Melbourne .
The cost to attend the brunch and program is $15 per person. The public is invited. Seating is limited so early reservations are advised.
For more information or reservations call 269-1259, 269-7407 or 385-1513, or visit http://nbbd.com/npr/northguild.
Go on a stroll
Mark your calendars for March 13 for the SPCA Happy Tails Dog Stroll at Sandpoint Park. Bring your pet for a fun day of contests, agility games, vendors and more. Registration is 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Call 267- 8221 for more details.
Come to dinner
The North Guild of the Brevard Symphony Orchestra hosts its third annual “Evening on the Italian Riviera” Feb. 21, at Portofino Italian Grill, 3350 South Washington Avenue in Titusville.
All proceeds from this special fund-raising event will benefit the Brevard Symphony Orchestra. The public is invited.
The social hour with a cash bar begins at 5 p.m., and the sit-down dinner will be served at 6 p.m. The menu will include Italian entrees that are specialties of the restaurant. Wine will be served with dinner.
Tickets are $45 per person, and guests are welcome. Seating will be limited so early reservations are advised. For additional information and to make reservations call 267-4624 or 385-1513. Information also is listed on http://nbbd.com/npr/northguild.
Dance at Starlight
The North Brevard Senior Center holds and 2nd Annual Evening at Club Starlight Feb. 19 and 20. Enjoy Serendipity Ensemble dance numbers, songs, comedy and dinner in an atmosphere reminiscent of the 40s and 50s supper clubs. Period or dressy attire suggested. Cost is $15 per person. Call 268-9530 for information and tickets.
Become a volunteer
The American Cancer Society is recruiting volunteers. All levels of ability are needed such as, organizing and planning events, facilitate monthly meetings, coordinate the survivor dinner, recruit volunteers and publicize events.
Help is especially needed in North Brevard. Call Erica Elliott at (321) 433-3109, ext. 121 for more details or to volunteer.
Play ball
Back to Basics Basketball is a co-ed, non-competitive, fun learning experience for boys and girls ages 5 through 12 years old. Players ages 5 to 8 will practice on Mondays and Wednesdays; those aged 9 to 12 will practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The league will play for seven weeks.
The cost to participate is $30 per person and includes a T-shirt. Registration is available at McLarty Park, 790 Barton Boulevard in Rockledge, or at the Central Area Office, 840 Forrest Avenue in Cocoa.
For additional information, call Don Ingram at (321) 633-1874.
Learn boating
The Coast Guard Auxiliary offers a boating safety class the last Saturday of the month from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m at the Upland Building, Sand Point Park in Titusville. Participants learn federal and state boating requirements, receive a Florida boater ID card and the students qualify to join the auxiliary and receive boating education discounts. Free boat inspections are available. Cost is $35 and includes materials and lunch. To register or for more information, call 577-0284.
Write your congressmen
Fed up with people representing you? Think they’re doing a great job? Find out who your representatives are and how to reach them by going to www.visi.com/juan/congress/.
Parents have web site
Brevard Public Schools announces a Web site that provides information and resources to help parents and school communities understand the Center for Disease Control and the Florida Department of Health’s recommendations for influenza during the 2009-10 school year.
The site may be accessed by going to www.brevardschools.org and clicking on the link on the home page that says “H1N1 Swine Flu Communications for BPS Parents and School Community.” Information on this site will be updated as new data becomes available.
Give to SPCA
Come in to the SPCA at 455 Cheney Highway and “adopt” an engraved mouse or bone on the wall’s dog house. There are three sizes with three prices - $100, $250 and $500.
Applications can be obtained online at www.spcanorthbrevard.com or stop by the facility and pick one up. If you would like to make a donation, SPCA would be very grateful.
Spay/neuter your pets
The Central Brevard Humane Society’s new state-of-the-art “low cost” spay/neuter & wellness clinic is now open. This facility is located directly behind the shelter at 1020 Cox Road in Cocoa. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Services include spaying/neutering, vaccinations, heartworm prevention, flea and tick treatment programs and microchipping.
To schedule an appointment, call(321) 636-3343.
Need help?
Park Avenue Baptist church offers Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-centered 12 Step Recovery program to help people with their hurts, habits, and hang-ups. Meetings are held every Thursday night at House of Ashkelon, 1651 S. Park Ave. in Titusville.
Dinner is available for $4 at 5:30 p.m., teaching or testimony at 6:30 p.m., small groups 7:30-8:30 p.m., refreshments at 8:30 in the Solid Rock Cafe. For more information call 269-6702 ext. 1-400.
People do care
Do you have a hurt, habit or hang-up? You are invited to the Central Community Church every Friday evening, 6:30-8 p.m. for Celebrate Recovery, a Bible-based recovery program.
Call 632-2880 or email recovery@centralLIFE.org for more information.
Lost a pet?
Brevard Animal Services & Enforcement reminds citizens that its web site, www.brevardanimalservices.com lists lost or stray pets that have been picked up by Animal Services & Enforcement officers, or dropped off at the South Area or North Area Care Center shelters.
On the Brevard Animal Services home page, there are links for Lost Pets, Adoptable Pets and other important information. From the Lost Pets page or the Adoptable Pets page, web visitors will find options regarding the type of animal to search for: cats, dogs, or other.
For information about lost or adoptable pets, call (321) 633-2024.
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February 18, 2010
Join MOPS
MOPS understands that the years from infancy through kindergarten are foundational in a mother-child relationship and are filled with unique needs. MOPS exists to meet the needs of every mom - urban and suburban moms, stay-at-home and working moms, teen, single, and married moms - moms with different lifestyles who all share a similar desire to be the very best moms they can be! MOPS is for Moms to be, new moms, and all moms of children from infancy through kindergarten. Meetings are the 2nd and 4th Monday (Sept through May). Meeting fees are $5 (scholarships available). Group activities are planned throughout the year, so don’t hesitate to call and join us at any time of the year! MOPS meets at Indian River City United Methodist Church located at 1355 Highway 50, Titusville, 32780. For more information call Titusville MOPS Coordinator Linda Benson (321) 383-8293 or visit www.orgsites.com/fl/titusvillemops or MySpace page http://www.myspace.com/mopsoftville.
FPL can help
With rising costs of electricity coming at a particularly difficult time for its customers, FPL is committed to helping customers become more energy-efficient. A leaky duct system is one possible factor that can lead to a higher bill. In fact, two-thirds of all homes have leaky ducts that go undetected.
Identifying leaky ducts is fairly easy to do, and with FPL’s help, it is fast and affordable. FPL customers who call to schedule a duct analysis performed by an FPL Energy Expert receive a complete report of repairs needed and a list of independent contractors qualified to make the repairs. Additionally, FPL offers its customers incentives to help cover the cost of repairs.
Learn more visit www.fpl.com or call 1-800-DIAL-FPL.
Kids get into nature
The Central Area of Brevard County Parks and Recreation sponsors Nature Nuggets, a nature class for 3- to 5-year-olds that includes story time, crafts, songs, puppets and fun.
Nature Nuggets is offered the first and third Tuesday of each month at Rotary Park on Merritt Island at 9:30 a.m. 10:45 a.m., 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
The class fee is $4 per child and registration is necessary.
For additional information, call 321-455-1385.
Overcome your hurt
Park Avenue Baptist Church offers Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-centered program to help people overcome hurts, hang-ups and habits. Meetings are held every Thursday night at the House of Ashkelon, 1651 S. Park Avenue from 6:30-8:30 with childcare available from 6:15-8:45 p.m.
For more information call 269-6702.
OA meets
Overeaters Anonymous (struggling with food addiction) weekly meetings are Monday, 7 p.m. at Hope Community Fellowship Church, 29029 Cheney Hwy, Titusville (Big Book meeting) and Saturdays, 9:15 a.m., Port St John Public Library, 6500 Carole Ave., Port St John (beginner’s/discussion meeting). No dues, fees or weigh-ins. Everyone is welcome. Contact Diane at 266-1910.
Group meets
The Central Brevard Multiple Sclerosis Self Help Group meets every second Sunday of the month at 2 p.m. in the Central Brevard Library, 308 Forrest Ave., Cocoa. All family members are welcome. For more info and to verify the next meeting day, call 636-0235 or go to www.cb msgroup.org.
Need support?
Overeaters Anonymous meets at the Port St. John Library Saturdays at 9:15 a.m. and Wednesdays at 10 a.m.
Call Dianne at 266-1910 for more information.
Teens have fun
The Teen Warehouse is a place for teens in grades 7-12 to hang out with friends and have a safe, fun time at Tom Statham Park Community Center, 7101 South U.S. Highway 1, in Bellwood, south of Titusville. The center is open Mondays through Thursdays from 4-8 p.m. and on Fridays from 4-9 p.m., with Saturday activities as announced. There is no fee for drop-in activities, however, fees may be charged for special events as announced in the future.
For more information on teen activities sponsored by Brevard County Parks and Recreation Department in North Brevard, call 264-5105.
Vets get help
Veterans who’ve served in Iraq, Afghanistan and have medical problems that require care by the Veterans Administration or have service-connected disabilities that might qualify for compensation, should contact the Disabled American Veterans, Inc., Chapter 109. The DAV chapter Service officers stand ready to help, located at 435 N. Singleton Ave. They are available Monday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Tuesday noon – 4 p.m. and Thursday, 1-4 p.m. No appointments are necessary. Call 269-0109 for more information.
Drivers needed
The American Cancer Society’s Road to Recovery program seeks volunteer coordinators throughout the county to coordinate transportation schedules for cancer patients undergoing treatment. Many patients have no alternative way to get to their treatments. The program offers patients free rides.
For more information on how to help, call 433-3109, ext. 115. Training is provided.
Support group meets
The North Brevard Parkinson’s Support Group meets at Parrish Medical Center, on the third Saturday of the month. They meet 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the training rooms 2, 3, 4 and 5 or as designated on the schedule, which is posted at each door.
For more information contact Mary McDowell at 268-2363 or Michael Kelter at 269-0397.
Military association meets
The Space Coast Chapter of the Military Officers’ Association of America (formerly TROA) meets the second Thursday of most months to enjoy fellowship, dinner and dynamic speakers. All retired, active-duty and former commissioned and warrant officers of the armed forces are invited to join. This includes NOAA and USPHS members. Spouses are welcome.
Contact Stan Dlugopolski at 267-7963 or Chapter President Joe Robinson at 383-4424 for details.
Caregivers meet
The Caregivers Support Group meets at Joe’s Club on the fourth Friday of each month between 2-3 p.m. Joe’s Club is behind the Sheriff’s Department at the corner of Park and South streets. All caregivers are invited to attend. There is adult care available for patience.
For more information contact: Janet Rooks at 383-9393 or Mary McDowell 591-1461
Postal retirees get together
Retired Postal Employees meet at the American Legion Post #1 on North U.S. 1 next to Parrish Medical Center the last Wednesday of each month. Members arrive at 11 a.m. and eat lunch at 11:30 a.m. Attendees enjoy fellowship before, during and after lunch. For more information about the group, call H. Fogle at 269-3229, M. Sidoli at 267-3228 or R. Rogers at 267-2243.
Chapter looking for members
The Space Coast Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America needs a few good men and women. The chapter meets bi-monthly for dinner and a meeting in Titusville. Meeting includes a guest speaker. For more information on the chapter, call Stand at 267-7963 or Al at 267-9105.
Retired group meets
The National Association of Retired Federal Employees meets the second Monday of the month, 1 p.m. at Sand Point Living Center. For more details, call 385-2545.
Recycle for animals
The Central Brevard Humane Society, serving the county, is turning recyclable laser and inkjet cartridges into support for animals and they need everyone’s help. Instead of throwing away the cartridges, drop them off at Cruise One, 768 Country Club Road or in the Port St. John/Cocoa area: Publix, Indiavista Center, 7325 N. U.S. 1; Central Brevard Humane Society, 1020 Cox Rd. and Public in the Cocoa Commons, 2301 SR 524. Or call 800-804-7612.
Motorcyclists ride monthly
The Titusville chapter of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association hold its monthly meeting on the fourth Sunday of the month at Whistle Junction, 3125 Columbia Blvd. (SR-405) in Titusville It begins at 8 a.m. for breakfast and is followed by the meeting at 9 a.m. The club encourages any motorcycle enthusiasts to come by and meet them. They also hold a “kick tire” every Tuesday evening at 6 p.m.
For more information call Bill or JoAnn Millington at 632-1587. |
