January 24, 2017

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Artemis, 21
MGI USA, Inc., 21
PNC Bank, 21
Raymond James & Associates, Inc., 22
Renningers Flea & Farmers Market, 22
W. Melbourne Business Association, 24
Coastal Health Systems of Brevard, 25
Volvo of Melbourne, 25
Melbourne High School, 27
Florida Today, 28
AT&T, 30
Doubletree Guest Suites Melbourne, 31
Brevard Zoo/East Coast Zoological Society, 32
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Florida Realty, 32
EDC of Florida’s Space Coast, 35
Sheldon, Lee N. DMD, PA, 36
Wren Insurance Agency, 37
GrayRobinson, P.A., 47
American Business Interiors, 48
Charter Communications-Spectrum, 48
Florida Power & Light, 48

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Spring Education Experiences at Brevard Zoo

Now through May, Brevard Zoo’s education department is offering action-packed experiences for children ages 2-13 and, in some cases, their parents. Each class is taught by a trained professional and typically includes animal encounters, games, crafts and a peek behind the scenes of Zoo operations.

Programs include Zooper Kids (ages 2-4), night hikes (ages 5-12), overnights (ages 7-12), Jr. Zookeeper Club (ages 10-13) and Jr. Zoo Crew (homeschooled students ages 5-12). Topics range from sea creatures to amphibians to gardening and beyond.

More information and registration is available at www.brevardzoo.org/education/experiences

Get Your Grad School On!

Florida Institute of Technology is hosting a Grad School Open House on Thursday, February 9th from 3 pm to 7 pm in the Clemente Center - Intramural Gym.

Faculty representing academic areas including engineering, business, science, aeronautics, psychology, computing, communication, education and human-centered design will be available to answer your questions.
 
During this event, you may  gain  information about graduate admissions, assistantships and scholarships and how to start your application!  CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO

Jazz Cats Valentine's Extravaganza

The Jazz cats pre-Valentine's Day extravaganza ribbon-cutting party at Tracy's lounge. Monday, February 13 to 5 PM through 7 PM free hors d'oeuvres and music by Sinatra vocalist Michael Mirand and smooth Jazz artist Paul Beach. After the ribbon-cutting celebrate Valentine's Day with a free concert courtesy of the Jazz Cats from 7 PM - 10 PM. It will be a great day to remember!

Harmonizers Singing Valentines

The Harbor City Harmonizers will be offering Singing Valentines in Brevard County on February 12, 13 and 14th. A quartet in formal attire will present two love songs, a long stemmed rose, a box of chocolates and a valentine. The cost: $45 (within a 2 hour window) and $60 (within 15 minutes of specified time).

Phone: 321-727-3338 or 321-259-9753  Email: SV@hcharmonizers.org

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VNA Space Coast Offers No Cost Screenings

VNA Space Coast is offering the following no-cost blood pressure and blood sugar screenings in February 2017:

Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar Screenings
Thursday, February 9 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Ascension Manor, 2960 Pineapple Ave., Melbourne 32935
Thursday, February 9 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Sunflower House, Merritt Square Mall, Ste. 201, 777 E. Merritt Island Causeway, Merritt Island, 32953
Monday, June 13 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Satellite Beach Civic Center, 565 Cassia Blvd., Satellite Beach 32937
Wednesday, February 22 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. BAMS Health Expo, North Brevard Senior Center, 909 Lane Ave., Titusville 32780
 *For morning blood sugar tests, you will need to fast from midnight on.
 
Blood Pressure Screenings
Friday, February 3 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. AARP Indian Harbour Beach Recreation Center, 1233 Yacht Club Blvd., Indian Harbour Beach, 32937
Monday, February 13 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Daily Bread, 815 East Fee Ave., Melbourne 32901
Tuesday, February 14 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Wickham Senior Center, 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne 32935
Friday, February 17 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Boomer Bash, Larsen Motorsports, 2495 Palm Bay Rd. NE, Palm Bay 32905

 

Two Generations of AFTACers Reunite


Lt. Col. Chad Melone (left), poses with his son, Airman 1st Class Dylan Melone, at Dylan’s graduation from technical training at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas in December 2015.  Both Chad and Dylan have served at the Air Force Technical Applications Center at Patrick AFB, Fla., as scientific applications specialists for the Department of Defense’s sole nuclear treating monitoring center. (Courtesy photo)  CLICK HERE TO READ ENTIRE STORY

Ribbon Cuttings

1/27 - Tropic Coast Realty Ribbon Cutting
Friday  |  3:00PM-3:30PM  |   Actual Cut-time: 3:00PM
Location: 524 N. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne

2/13 - The Jazz Cats Ribbon Cutting & Pre-Valentine's Day Extravaganza
Monday  |  5:00PM-7:00PM  |   Actual Cut-time: 6:15PM
Location: Tracy's Lounge, 6979 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne

2/16 - JUMPSTART, LLC Ribbon Cutting - Let's Build a Solid Foundation
Tuesday  |  5:00PM-7:00PM  |   Actual Cut-time: 5:00PM
Location: Sublime Sweets, 306 E. New Haven Ave., Melbourne

2/22 - Beacon Roof & Exterior Cleaning Ribbon Cutting
Wednesday  |  4:00PM-6:00PM  |   Actual Cut-time: 5:00PM
Location: 560 Solutions Way, Rockledge

 

Other Member Events

Jan 25-30  |  20th Anniversary Space Coast Birding & Wildlife Festival   MORE

Feb 4  |  CraftingEducation Academy presents Lighting Up The Future   MORE

Feb 4  |  ITG Realty  Coloring the Causeway For A Cause   MORE

Feb 11  |  Brevard Zoo  Komodo Krawl 3k   MORE

Apr 1  |  Nana's House 10th Annual Dinner Dance & Silent Auction  (Tickets available Feb 1st )  MORE

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