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VALENTINE’S DAY
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Project Graduation 2018
Cocoa Beach Neighbor Spotlight Dr. Lance Armstrong
--------IN EVERY ISSUE-------Local, Live Music Calendar A Message from the Mayor Community Corner Drink of the Month
FREE HEART MONTH LECTURES We’ve Got Your Heart Covered Join us for free informational lectures across Brevard County. Lectures will be on a variety of critical life-saving topics offered throughout the month of February. For more information on lecture locations, dates and times, visit HFheart.org.
EDITOR’S LETTER February is upon us! Soon we will know who the new Super Bowl champs are going to be and all the new commercials that go along with that event. Then we move quickly on to Valentine’s Day! Are you one that waits until the last minute, or do you plan everything out ahead of time? Either way, we hope this issue helps you with some ideas. Don’t have a Valentine? No problem, we have you covered in this issue too! Don’t forget to keep an eye out around town for our Cocoa Beach Explorer compass we keep hiding for someone to find. If you are the lucky one to find it, you will win a great prize! Right now, if you find it you will win a $25 Gift Certificate to Coconuts on the Beach!! We would like to congratulate Nancy Light for finding our very first compass that was hidden at the library. We have re-hidden it again, and you can always check out our Facebook page for “clues” on where to look.
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CONTENTS (February2018) 18
Alternative Options for Valentine’s Day FEATURES 6 Project Graduation a well-organized, adult-supervised, alcohol-free post-graduation party for high school seniors 13 Alone on Valentine’s Day? A few suggestions to keep you busy
14 Cocoa Beach Spotlight
These are the people in your neighborhood - Dr. Lance Armstrong
16 Heidi’s Jazz Club 22 Date Night: Going Out or Staying In
Going out: King Center for the Performing Arts celebrates 30 years. Staying in: Drink of the Month from Rising Tide Tap & Table
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All activities at a high school eventually lead to graduation! Cocoa Beach Jr./Sr. High School has so many fabulous and awe-inspiring graduation traditions including honoring those receiving the Minutemen Award, the ceremony itself, recognizing those serving our country, ceremonial Minutemen, etc. One fabulous tradition that the parents and community have provided for our students is Project Graduation. Project Graduation is a well-organized, adult-supervised, alcohol-free post-graduation party for high school seniors. The intent is to have a safe place for all graduating seniors to gather and enjoy each other’s company one last time, while taking part in various activities throughout the event and eating a lot of great food!!
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This year, the chairs for Project Graduation 2018 are senior parents Rebecca Pletcher, Sarah McAllister, Anne Marie Hughes, Deanna Greenwell and John Stremmel. They, along with many volunteer senior parents and students, have been working on the plans. Project Graduation relies solely on the fundraising efforts by parents, volunteers and students requiring an entire year of planning. The date for graduation is Friday, May 18. Project Graduation will begin around 11:00 p.m. at the Cocoa Beach Country Club. Once seniors check in, they are not able to leave until the end of the party, but
will have many things to do. There will be a photo booth, games, dancing, bingo with cash prizes, inflatables, basketball, air hockey and many other things for them to enjoy. Remember, the goal is to keep seniors safe and off the roads as well as offer them a memorable evening. This year’s celebration will also include LOTS of fantastic food donated by area restaurants. George Artz, owner of Coconuts on the Beach, is leading the effort to get restaurants to donate food for the students. To date, Project Graduation 2018 has raised $10,000 and is hoping to more than double this amount before April. The goal of $25,000 ALL goes directly to the students with minimal expenses to cover the
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hiring of entertainment, DJ, use of the club and purchasing items that weren’t donated. The largest portion of the money raised is used to purchase prizes for students who attend: laptops, printers, microwaves, televisions, refrigerators, a gaming system, fishing rod & reel, a bike, gift cards, etc. Students earn 1 ticket for every hour they volunteer for various Project Graduation events. Fundraising events have included Flamingo Flocking, Escape Room CB, Friday Fest, Winter Fest, Cocoa Beach ½ Marathon, Elks Sponsored Car Wash, Tree Burn at Shephard Park. You may have even seen some of our seniors earning their volunteer hours by selling baked goods or wrapping gifts. Project Graduation 2018 isn’t finished raising money for this year. If you would like to donate, become a sponsor, volunteer, or get involved, please contact cocoabeachprojgrad@gmail.com It’ll be here before you know it!
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Winter is in full swing, not sure if I am getting accustomed to these seemingly more frequent and longer cold blasts we are getting, but I was actually comfortable in shorts and long sleeve shirt in upper 50 degree temperatures the other day (the sun was out and no wind). I really cannot imagine being in the NE and certainly can understand why many seek our community during the winters. Let’s be patient with the extra traffic and welcome those seeking shelter from the artic blasts (they do help in supporting our local merchants and community)! One of the greatest things of our community is the generosity of the residents who are always ready and willing to assist others and improve our community. We have fed and housed utility linemen/ National Guard troops from all over the country during hurricanes, recently local charitable organizations and local residents (and our very own first responders) raised funds to ensure local families in need did not miss out on the Christmas holidays, homeless were fed/housed during the cold weather periods, beach cleanups were organized to help clean our beaches, sea oat plantings undertaken to assist in protecting our vital dunes from erosion, lagoon clean up efforts with trash removal, oyster mat planting efforts to restore water quality, support our local schools, library and playhouse with fundraisers for various clubs/athletic programs and capital projects. As some of you may know, Roosevelt Elementary has been in need of a new playground for some time, and the community rallied together to raise funds for a new playground for the school due to
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school board budget constraints. This was a lot of different organizations, local businesses and ordinary residents coming together to raise the funds for the playground (the old one was literally rusting away and was a hazard..this is why municipal buildings should not be made of steel in this highly corrosive environment, steel is quick to rust and negates any short term savings). To keep costs down, the school board is allowing the contractor to get assistance from local residents with the build, please come out to Roosevelt Elementary and help our kids get a new playground March 2-4, 2018 (Saturday the 3rd will be the time most are needed). https://www.rooseveltpto.org/playground-1 Thank you to all the sponsors to help raise over $75,000! https://www.rooseveltpto.org/playground-sponsors This is truly an amazing community of generous people who care about the community and each other. No matter what the cause, our community comes to together to make it happen; I am so incredibly grateful to be part of such a caring community. Thank you for your support and allowing me to serve as your Mayor, please feel to contact me with any suggestions at bmalik@cityofcocoabeach.com or my cell at 321-794-6668.
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et’s face it, not all of us will be shot with Cupid’s arrow on February 14th. Some of us will be spending some quality alone time on this fateful day, and for some, it won’t be the first time. Here are a few suggestions to keep you busy. Treat yo’self ! If you’re flying solo on Valentine’s Day, you don’t have to deal with any arguments over where to eat. Choose the fanciest place that you enjoy, then call and order takeout for two. Why for two if you’re alone? First, it saves you embarrassment at the restaurant, because instead of thinking that you’re a loner on the most romantic day of the year, the staff will assume that you’re picking up the food for a blissful night at home for two. And the best part? Now you have a meal for tonight, and a meal for tomorrow night! That’s double the amount of delicious meals that most people get for Valentine’s Day!
Try a new hobby Use the night to start a new hobby. But I don’t mean just anything. Make this something ridiculous that you’d never usually try out. Are you an avid outdoor adventurer? Grab some yarn from a craft store and try your hand at crochet. There are plenty of Youtube videos to get you started. Are you a homebody that loves watching Netflix? Go find the nearest hiking trail, beach, or lake, and see how many different bird species you can find. What’s that? You think crochet and birdwatching are “lame”? Well you’re the one trying to fill your alone time on Valentine’s Day, so let’s not get too judgmental here.
Go out to eat alone (hear me out)... First, book a reservation for two, preferably someplace you know will be busy. Be sure to keep checking your watch, each time looking a little more frantic. Be sure to catch the eyes of a few people around the restaurant as you do this. Keep checking the door. Once the server has taken your order, hang your dejected face into your hands and quietly sob to yourself. Hopefully, someone notices that you’ve been “stood up”, and offers to pay for your dinner, or better yet, offers you the number of a cute doctor friend that’s single. Worst case, you got a delicious meal, a bottle of wine, and went home happy. Best case, you got all of the above for free, and you got set up with a great date! Do your taxes This one goes out to the busy bees that just have to be productive all the time. If you’ve got an evening in which you know that your friends and family will be busy doing things with significant others, why not get your taxes done? It’s the perfect time of year, and you’ll be done way ahead of the deadline. And when someone asks how your Valentine’s Day was, here’s your response: “It was pretty intense, actually. It started out slowly, but by the end of the night, my head was a frenzy of emotion!”
Head to Walgreens For this one, you need to master your skill of looking like you’re browsing, but not actually buying anything. What you’re doing, is stealthily monitoring the candy and ice cream, and wine aisles. Look for people that are dressed in pajamas and/or sweatpants. Then, when you “conveniently” bump into them in the checkout line, you can strike up a conversation. Once you mention that “it’s funny that you have Scooby-Doo on your PJs, he was my favorite growing up!”, then you’re in. You’ve turned your solo evening into the “how we met” story.
Well, you’re welcome. These may keep you busy, and even help you find love on Valentine’s Day. But before I finish, I’ll leave you with one important warning if you’re single on Valentine’s Day. Do yourself a favor… and stay off of Facebook. Cocoa Beach Explorer
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Dr. O.K. “Lance” Armstrong Dr. Lance Armstrong embodies the essence of humanitarianism through his efforts working with homeless veterans and active duty military personnel. It is a wonderful ability to be able to recognize and understand the struggle, pain and fear of those in need and to then be an active participant in reaching out a helping hand to alleviate those struggles. For someone like Dr. Armstrong, happiness is found in reaching out that helping hand and making someone’s life better than what it is. Florida born and raised, Lance attended Cocoa Beach High School, Brevard Community College and the University of Central Florida majoring in Physics. He was the U. S. Air Force ROTC Cadet Commander and received a U. S. Air Force Commission as a 2nd Lieutenant just two hours after graduation. He served as a Flight Instructor-Bombardier, stationed in California and Michigan, with global sorties to Guam, Egypt, and Korea. Numerous Higher Headquarters missions, awards and recognitions occurred including receiving several USAF medals and ribbons. As a six-year officer, Captain, he experienced the Reduction in Force in 1992, losing his career.
For 20 years, Armstrong Chiropractic has been dedicated to patient care, and community service. Since 2003, Lance has served as the Brevard County Chiropractic Coordinator for Stand Down, an annual event which aids homeless and struggling veterans in Brevard County. As a PCC (Port Orange Campus) Adjunct Professor (since 2011), he has also instructed PCC Interns in-the-field assisting homeless veterans.
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- Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Special Weapons and Tactics and Jail Confinement Response Team, “Team DC” - Florida Chiropractic Association’s “Chiropractor of the Year” (2000) - FCA President in 2005 - 2015 FCA National Convention “Humanitarian of the Year” presented by Performance Health
In 2014, Dr. Armstrong’s focus turned to active duty military personnel. As an American Red Cross Volunteer DC at Patrick AFB Hospital, he treats all five DoD branches, works at hospital level integration, treats spinal injuries from all sources including combat related from duty in Iraq and Afghanistan. Lance is also a participating doctor in The Patriot Project, a grass roots movement to provide chiropractic care to all active duty military, their families, wounded warriors and all Gold Star dependents. As a participating doctor, he treats armed-service members at no charge. The Patriot Project, with adequate funding, plans to develop a USO-type chiropractic care tour, visiting military bases at home and around the world, including all active forward operating bases like those in Afghanistan and Iraq. For more information go to www.patriot-project.org
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A B-52G crash/hard landing in the year previous resulted in a spinal injury which led Lance to Palmer College of Chiropractic (PCC) where he received spinal injury repair help from a PCC Doctor of Chiropractic. He graduated Palmer four years later in 1996, receiving the “Clinic Excellence Award” for his class. Lance’s clinic ownership started on the day (1/13/98) he received his Florida license.
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Other organization memberships include Kiwanis, Honor Flight Guardian, and “Life Member” of VFW, American Legion and Rolling Thunder.
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Ron Teixeira Trio performing at Heidi’s Jazz Club
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“We accidentally discovered this gem a couple years ago, and I can’t believe we didn’t know about it before. I literally stopped in the street and said “what’s that music?� and wandered into the classiest, most fun place
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Renew your vows at sea and show your spouse you would do it all over again!
Spoil your sweetheart with a beautifully crafted three-course meal in honor of Cupid’s special day.
On Valentine’s Day:
COURSE ONE: “Crafty Crabcake” jumbo lump crab / apple panko / avocado foam / rising sun remoulade / micro mustard greens / finger lime
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COURSE TWO: “Lobster Cowboy” black garlic petite beef tenderloin / butter poached lobster tail / purple potato puree / white asparagus / pickled ramp béarnaise
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COURSE THREE: “Passionfruit Soufflé” w/Chocolate fennel funnel cake / 10x sugar
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In February, mention you saw Rising Tide in this article and you will receive 10% off the Cocoa Beach Explorer Drink of the Month for February: The Chocolate Covered Cherry (see page 22 for recipe).
After your vow renewal, hit the casino floor for an afternoon or evening of fun-filled gaming. We wish you luck and hope you take home enough winnings to pay for a second honeymoon.
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Flowers with Meaning
Natural Aphrodisiac Foods
Love, passion, honesty, loyalty, happiness, infatuation, and romance… things we want to convey to our special someone on Valentine’s Day. A dozen red roses are not your only option this year. A little research and you can find the perfect flower to say exactly what you mean. FTD.com lists the following flowers as symbols of love and passion...perfect for Feb. 14th.
You’ve heard before that oysters and strawberries are aphrodisiacs, but what about some of these less known stimulating foods…..
Does the science hold true?
Watermelon According to sciencedaily.com, scientists say watermelon has ingredients that deliver Viagralike effects to the body’s blood vessels and may even increase libido.
Red freesias symbolize passion
Gladiolus symbolize infatuation By giving a gladiolus to someone, the giver sends the message “you pierce my heart” to the receiver, because of the flower’s pointed shape
Avocado Barbara Klein, professor of food and nutrition at the University of Illinois, told the California Avocado Commission that the fruit’s high levels of vitamin E could help keep the spark alive because of its role in maintaining “youthful vigor and energy level.”
Light purple lilac - first love Red chrysanthemums - love & deep passion Magenta lilacs - love & passion Red tulips - everlasting love Yellow irises - passion Purple calla lilies - charm & passion White chrysanthemums - loyalty & honesty Blue lilacs - happiness & tranquility Peonies – romance & a happy marriage
Pumpkin seeds Pumpkin seeds are high in magnesium. According to Dr. Oz, magnesium helps raise testosterone levels by making sure more enters the blood stream. Figs According to Dr. Diana Hoppe, founder of Amazing Over 40 Inc., figs have high levels of amino acids critical to increasing libido and boosting sexual stamina.
Gemstones of Love: Amethyst & Emerald St. Valentine, the patron saint commonly associated with love and marriage is linked with amethyst through a charm called St. Valentine's Key. It was typically a silver key often adorned with an amethyst or diamond inset. The key was given as a token of love and healing. The charm was said to unlock the heart of any who wore it or gave it.
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Emerald is the stone of successful love. It will infuse your relationship with loyalty and romantic bliss. It will also enhance unconditional love and strengthen your unity and stability.
Asparagus Asparagus is loaded with Vitamin E, considered one of the sex hormone stimulants, as well as potassium, needed for healthy hormone production. The Vegetarian Society suggests that three straight days of asparagus nibbling produces the most aphrodisiac effect.
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King Center for the Performing Arts Mondays 2/5 - 7:30pm: Diana Krall 2/26 - 10:30am: Harriet Tubman & the Underground Railroad 2/26 - 7:30pm: Howie Mandel Wednesdays 2/7 - 7:30pm: Brian Regan 2/21 - 7:30pm: Yamoto, Drummers of Japan 2/21 - 8pm: Mindi Abair and the Boneshakers 2/28 - 7:30pm: Jorma Kaukonen 2/28 - 8pm: Tower of Power 50th Anniversary Tour Thursdays 2/1 - 7:30pm: Martin Sexton 2/8 - 7:30pm: The Birdland All-Starts feat. Tommy Igoe 2/15 - 8pm: Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons 2/22 - 8pm: Stayin’ Alive Fridays 2/9 - 7:30pm: California Guitar Trio 2/9 - 8pm: ABBA Mania 2/16 - 8pm: Puddles Pitty Party Saturdays 2/3 - 2pm/8pm: Brevard Symphony Orchestra - POPS 2/10 - 8pm: Travis Wall’s Shaping Sound, After the Curtain 2/17 - 8pm: Gordon Lightfoot Sundays 2/18 - 3pm: Daniel O’Donnell: Bach Home Again Tour 2/25 - 7pm: Les Ballets Trockadero De Monte Carlo
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Fridays - 7pm: John Burr - 2/2 Josh Dean - 2/9, 2/23 Heidi’s Jazz Club Buck Barefoot - 2/16 Saturdays - 7pm: Wednesdays - 6pm: every Wednesday Dave Meyers - 2/3 Steve Kirsner & Friends John Burr 2/10 Thursdays - 7pm: every Thursday Andy Harrington - 2/17 Sybil Gage Buck Barefoot - 2/24 Fridays - 5pm/8:30pm: Sundays - 7pm: Steve Kirsner & Friends - 5pm every Fri. John Burr - 2/18 Ron Teixeira Trio - 8:30pm; 2/2, 2/16 Dave Meyers - 2/25 Bruce Kaatz Band - 8:30pm; 2/9 Simone Kopmajer Cocoa Beach Library w/ Terry Myers - 8:30pm; 2/23 Saturdays - 8pm: Sunday- 2/4 - 2pm: One Night Stan Hella Ayelet Gal - 2/3, 2/10, 2/17 Simone Kopmajer w/Terry Myers - 2/24 Sunday- 2/11 - 2pm: Sound Traveler Sunday- 2/18 - 2pm: Dick-Doc Duo Sundays - 7pm: every Sun. - Jam Session Sunday- 2/25 - 2pm: Shawn Foster
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Mondays - 7pm: Writer’s Night - 2/5 Irish Book Club Night - 2/26 Tuesdays - 7pm: every Tues. - Trivia Wednesdays - 7pm: Nolan’s Ukulele Collective Night - 2/14, 2/21, 2/28 Thursdays - 5:30pm/7:30pm: Traditional Irish Music Session 5:30pm every Thurs. Dave Birks - 7:30pm; 2/1 Paul Rowan - 7:30pm; 2/8 Bill Mullen - 7:30pm; 2/15 Justin Murphy - 7:30pm; 2/22 Fridays - 7:30pm: Justin Murphy - 2/2 Cahir O’Doherty - 2/9 Jimmy Farrell - 2/16 Peg Dolan - 2/23 Saturdays - 7:30pm: Justin Murphy - 2/3 Cahir O’Doherty - 2/10 Jimmy Farrell - 2/17 Peg Dolan - 2/24 Sundays - 7pm: Seamus Kellesher Experience - 2/18
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Saturdays - 1pm: at Rikki Tiki Tavern Brad Kriebel - 2/3 Mark Macri - 2/10 John Nugent - 2/17 David Townsley - 2/24 Fridays - 6pm: at Keith’s Oyster Bar Changes - 2/2 Rocktown - 2/9 Bro Code - 2/16 Absolute Blue - 2/23 Saturdays - 1pm/6pm: at Keith’s Oyster Bar Scotty Jordan - 1pm; 2/3, 2/24 Brad Kriebel - 1pm; 2/10 Jeremy Hagen - 1pm; 2/17 The James Brocato Band - 6pm; 2/3 Kings County - 6pm; 2/10 Simone & The Supercats - 6pm; 2/17 Absolute Blue - 6pm; 2/24 Sundays - 2pm: at Keith’s Oyster Bar Jeff Markee - 2/4 Kris Brocato - 2/11 Mike Fies - 2/18 Teddy Henderson - 2/25
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The Maxwell C. King Center for Performing Arts is pleased to announce its 30th anniversary of excellent performing arts and entertainment on the Space Coast! The signature fundraising event for the theatre is the 30th Anniversary Celebration. This exclusive event package (five different packages to choose from) includes great seats to two Broadway shows and a fabulous party for each show. THE ILLUSIONISTS Direct from Broadway, the world’s best-selling magic show, THE ILLUSIONISTS – LIVE FROM BROADWAY, is coming to the King Center. This mind blowing spectacular showcases the jaw dropping talents of five of the most incredible Illusionists on earth…Jeff Hobson, Kevin James, Colin Cloud, An Ha Lim, and Jonathan Goodwin. Full of hilarious magic tricks, death-defying stunts and acts of breathtaking wonder, THE ILLUSIONISTS has shattered box office records across the globe and dazzles audiences of all ages with a powerful mix of the most outrageous and astonishing acts ever to be seen on stage. This non-stop show is packed with thrilling and sophisticated magic of unprecedented proportions.
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Tickets available at www.kingcenter.com
For sponsorship package information contact Autumn Shrum at 321-433-5720 or ashrum@kingcenter.com
DRINK OF THE MONTH
Chocolate Covered Cherry
---- recipe courtesy of Rising Tide
Ingredients
2 oz. Stoli Vanilla Vodka 1 oz. Crème de Cocoa 1.5 oz. Godiva White Chocolate Liqueur ½ oz. Amarena cherry syrup In a spice grinder, grind chocolate chips and pretzels (careful you don’t want to over grind it and melt the chocolate). Dip martini glass rim in cherry syrup and then dip glass into chocolate and pretzel mix. In a shaker filled with ice, combine Stoli Vanilla Vodka, Crème de Cocoa, Godiva White Chocolate Liqueur and cherry syrup. Shake and strain into martini glass. Garnish with an Amarena cherry and chocolate covered cherry. Recipe developed by Scott Magnuson - Bar Manager at Rising Tide
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KINKY BOOTS KINKY BOOTS is Broadway’s huge-hearted, high-heeled hit! With songs by Grammy® and Tony® winning pop icon Cyndi Lauper, this joyous musical celebration is about the friendships we discover, and the belief that you can change the world when you change your mind. Inspired by true events, KINKY BOOTS takes you from a gentlemen’s shoe factory in Northampton to the glamorous catwalks of Milan. Charlie Price is struggling to live up to his father’s expectations and continue the family business of Price & Son. With the factory’s future hanging in the balance, help arrives in the unlikely but spectacular form of Lola, a fabulous performer in need of some sturdy new stilettos.
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AT THE COCOA BEACH LIBRARY ART DISPLAYS Main Library: Norma Maestro’s Artwork Community Room: Studios of Cocoa Beach Display Case: Wynn Lanoureaux’s Hakata Figures YOUTH DEPT. PROGRAMS Story Time: Tuesdays at 10:15am, Toddler Time (under 5). Valentine Puppet Show - Wed., 2/14 at 10:15am, in the Community Room. Please call Youth Department to pre-register. Building with LEGO - Weds., Feb. 14 & 28 at 4pm, Community Room. Register in advance with Youth Department. Wiggle Workout - Thursdays at 10:15am, in the Community Room. Designed for kids ages 2-5.
MOVIE PROGRAMS Free Friday Movies: Romantic Comedies Fridays, February 2-23 at 3pm, in the Community Room Fall in love with this series of romantic comedies from then and now. Popcorn and refreshments will be served. February 2: Moonstruck (rated PG, 102 minutes) February 9: The Wedding Singer (rated PG-13, 95 minutes) February 16: No movie February 23: The Big Sick (rated R, 117 minutes) March 2: The Lady Eve (not rated, 94 minutes) Friends Travel Films Wednesdays, Feb. 7 & 21 at 6pm, in the Community Room
ARTS & CULTURE EVENTS Handmade Cards with Ree Nathan AARP Volunteer Tax Assistance, February 6 – April 12 Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 9am-1pm (last client must be in by Wednesday, February 14 at 9:30am, in the Captain’s Room Cost is $10; all supplies provided. Register with Ree in advance by 12pm) emailing reenathan@bellsouth.net. Thursdays, 10am-2pm (last client must be in by 1pm) You must make an appointment in-person at the library on Love Your Library Wine Tasting Presented by Cocoa Beach Rotary Daybreak Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays when AARP repre- Friday, February 16 at 6pm, in the Community Room sentatives are present. Phone reservations will not be taken. Tickets are $25 and available at the Check-Out Desk at the Cocoa Please bring your original Social Security Card, a photo ID, and Beach Library. All proceeds will benefit the Cocoa Beach Library. all your necessary tax documentation to your appointment. Development of the Thousand Islands: The Good, the Bad Author Tim Dorsey and the Downright Ugly Wednesday, February 7 at 4pm, in the Community Room Thursday, February 22 at 1pm, in the Community Room Florida author Tim Dorsey will be at the Cocoa Beach Library Presented by Dr. Melinda J. Donnelly, UCF, Department of Biolopromoting his newest book, The Pope of Palm Beach. Copies gy, and Dr. Lori C. Walters, UCF, Institute for Simulation & Trainof his books will be available for sale and signing. ing and Department of History. Don’t miss this talk on the history Painting Class with Joan Kisner and development (the good and the bad) of the Thousand Islands. Fridays, February 9 & 16 at 10:30am, in the Community Room. Please bring any photographs you may have of the Thousand IsPre-register. $25 per class, includes materials. lands or Cocoa Beach - we would love to scan them. Cocoa Beach Explorer
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