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ST. LUCIE WEST — Finding health care during an emergency just became easier with the opening of St. Lucie Medical Center’s freestanding Emergency Room at Darwin Square. The new 11,000-sqare-foot facility is scheduled to open June 15. The new building is equipped to handle emergency situations that any emergency room can handle, with board-certified emergency room physicians, a complete menu of diagnostic and imaging services, a pharmacy, respiratory therapist and special pediatric and senior amenities. Jim Kruger is the assistant vice president of nursing at St. Lucie Medical Center. He spoke recently about the new facility and how it will enhance health care for the people of western St. Lucie County. He stressed that the new facility is not an urgent care center, but a complete replica of the hospital’s emergency room, enhanced with changes for patient
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Mitch Kloorfain/chief photographer Sarah Clecker, second year family medical resident with St. Lucie Medical Center, comforts Daisy Clifton, 3, while her teddy bear gets bandaged during the opening of the new emergency room at Darwin Square in Port St. Lucie Saturday, June 13.
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TREASURE COAST — Word’s out that QVC will close its call center in St. Lucie West come next March. Iris Estrada, communications coordinator at CareerSource Research Coast, said the area will likely be ready to re-employ the about 800 workers in PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID FORT PIERCE, FL PERMIT NO. 248 ECRWSS
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worked at a call center has had customer-service training and experience that’s applicable to numerous retail and hospitality jobs, and folks at QVC have a lot of months to work on and spread their resumes. “We’re quite confident that the people getting laid off will be back to work quickly,” Estrada said. One reason for that is the steadily improving employment picture
for the area. The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity recently released its April jobs report. The Treasure Coast’s jobless rate in April was 5.8 percent, slightly higher than the state’s seasonally adjusted rate of 5.6 percent, about where it was the same month in 2008. St. Lucie County’s rate in April
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ST. LUCIE WEST — It was the late 1950s, and the lady wore a dress, heels and pearls. Then she stepped into one of the race cars on Daytona Beach. When the race was over, she’d left the other drivers, all male, in the sand. The lady’s name was Vicki Wood, and from 1954-1961, she set several NASCAR records, including the all–time fastest one-way speed of 150.375 miles per hour at Daytona Beach. She has been named a Living Legend of Auto Racing and is known as “The Fastest Woman on the Beach.” Today, Wood is a 96-year-old with piercing blue eyes and a warmth that tempers the inner strength you feel as she talks about her life in a male-dominated sport. She recently invited me to her home in St. Lucie West to look at her scrapbooks full of clippings and photos. Wood grew up in Detroit near a racing track. “It was a mile-and–a half away,” she said. “You could hear racing at the house.” In 1953, Wood and her late husband, Skeeter, went to the track to watch a Powderpuff Race, a race with only women contestants. “They were terrible,” Wood said. “They were running into the wall. I said if I couldn’t drive any better than that, I wouldn’t be out there.
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Mitch Kloorfain/chief photographer Vicki Wood, 96, of St. Lucie West has no shortage of memorabilia, news clippings and stories that tell her story of being a successful female pioneer NASCAR driver in the 1950s. Woods still seeks her selection in the Hall of Fame.
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TREASURE COAST — Carl Domino is a Navy veteran, and he’s running for Congress. Again. He ran in 2014 for the 18th Congressional District, but lost to incumbent Patrick Murphy, who is not a veteran. Murphy is vacating the seat to make a run to become Florida’s junior senator, as Marco Rubio — who’s now in that seat — makes a run for the White House. Of the three, only Domino is a veteran. Domino hopes to see more veterans announcing political runs for 2016. “’I’m always pleased to see veterans get involved,” he said. Domino entered the Navy in the late 1960s. He served three years, including a tour in Vietnam. After that, he transferred to the reserves. He served there until 1989, and retired as a commander. Additionally, Domino served in the Florida House of Representatives from 2002 to 2010. Of the 14 announced major-party presidential candidates, two are
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veterans, Lindsey Graham and Rick Perry. Both Republicans and both served in the Air Force. The 2012 general election was the first presidential election in recent history in which neither the Democratic nor Republican nominated candidate was a veteran. The last time that happened was in 1944. Congress has shifted from being veteran-dominated, too. About four decades ago, nearly 75 percent of congressmembers were military veterans. Congress now has 81 representatives who served in the military, or about 18.5 percent. There are 13 members of the Senate who served. There are about 21.2 million veterans in the U.S., or about 7 percent of the population. “I think the veterans, particularly on the national level, add something to the debate,” Domino said. He said veterans seem to typically understand that questioning their positions doesn’t equal attacking them, so they appear to be less influenced by partisan bickering. “I think it helps the process if there’s some representation by people who’ve serve in the armed forces,” he said.
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Carl Domino veteran with years in the Army Corps of Engineers has been a priceless resource on a local water technical advisory board. Bonnyman said after serving on appointed boards, veterans have an idea if they really want to run for office. There is that big downside to running for office, Domino said. “I hate asking for money,” he said. To learn more about running for political office, visit www.veteranscampaign.org, or email info@ veteranscampaign.org.
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RACING from page 3 Skeeter didn’t say anything. The next week, he said, ‘Let’s go again.’ We went to the pit area and he went up to a car and said, ‘Here’s your car. Go over and show them.’ I’d never been in the car or on the track. I said ‘OK.’ I was the slowest qualifier they’d ever had. There were 15 girls and they put me in the back. I finished ninth out of 15.” The next day, at another race track, she raced and won. The following week, at Flat Rock, in Michigan, she won another race. The prize was $1. She has it framed. Wood discovered that she loved racing and attributes some of it to her upbringing. “I had six brothers and was the only girl,” she said “I was raised with boys and watched how they drove. (Then) Skeeter pushed me through everything. He was a go-getter for all my events. He went to the company, not the car owners, and got my rides.” Those rides included the Chrysler 300 Marque. This July, she will be Grand Marshal at the parade commemorating the car’s 60th anniversary. Between 1955-1960, Wood drove every year in Daytona in NASCAR-sanctioned events. She and Skeeter still lived in Detroit and came down in the winter. From April 2-6, 1960, she participated in the Mobil Gas Run, a 2,061-mile race from the Rose Bowl in California to St. Paul, Minn. In that same year, she topped all drivers, male and female, at Daytona Beach with the fastest all time run. The next year, at the Atlanta International Speedway, she set the Women’s
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Record of 121.3 mph. All told, she won 48 trophies, many of which are on display in her home. She was featured in an ad in the last issue of Life magazine, March 10, 1958. Wood had no difficulties with her male competitors. “Everybody respected me,” she said. “They were so helpful. The woman racers, the Powderpuffs, used everything they could to try to ruin my reputation. It didn’t work. “ The Woods moved to Florida in 1963, the same year she gave up racing to raise a family. She felt she had accomplished what she wanted to in racing. Skeeter died
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RACING from page 6 in 2000 and a year or two later, a neighbor introduced her to a widower, Archie Brody. They’ve been together ever since and moved to Port St. Lucie in 2004. In 2014, Wood met another woman racer of some note, Danica Patrick. There was mutual admiration. “She’s very nice and a very good driver,” Wood said. “The boys are really giving her a hard time. They just don’t like women in the races. They don’t realize having women draws attention and enlarges their purses. They don’t like to be beaten by a woman.” As reported by Chris Graham in the Daytona News-Journal, Patrick said that is was cool to meet someone who’d done things no one else had done and that she was flattered that Wood knew who she was. Wood has only one career regret. She has been nominated five times to different racing Halls of Fame, but has never been elected. That’s an omission that should be corrected. Vicki Wood is a pioneer and deserves a place among racing royalty. Vicki Wood records: 47 oval track wins 1955-Women’s record and 3rd
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TRADITION — Residents of Tradition and St. Lucie County looking to get out and find something fun to do on a Friday night need only look as far as Tradition Square. Every first and third Friday of the month from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., the Food Truck Invasion raids the town center, bringing a diverse assortment of delicious and interesting cuisine from all over South Florida. There are approximately 20-22 different trucks that make up the event and out of those, there are 12 that are different every month. There are also eight-10 vendors, music and various children’s activities, including bounce houses and face painting. The children can romp in the bounce house all night for $5. The local restaurants in the square, as well as some of the nearby businesses, stay open for the event also. Jane Rowley, who worked for the company that helped build St. Lucie West and Tradition, single-handedly orchestrates the event and has been putting together events in this area for 35 years. She closes the road early in the morning and directs
the trucks as they begin arriving, which is as early as 2 p.m. She can usually be found driving around on a golf cart during the event. Rowley said she was originally approached with the idea by Steven Simon, who runs the Food Truck Invasion here in South Florida. The Food Truck Invasion visits more than 10 locations in South Florida on a routine basis. Rowley states that approximately 2,000-3,000 people attend the event. “Tradition is such a great place for people to come out and walk around. It’s a family event. They don’t feel threatened,” Rowley said. Although security is present during the event, Rowley states there has never been a problem in which security was needed. Some of the cuisine that can be found includes Latin, barbeque, French, Italian, seafood, vegan, Native American and good old-fashioned burgers and dogs. Jennifer and Andre Dawson come all the way from Vero Beach to attend the event. Their kids live in Port St. Lucie and frequent the festivities, so they drive down to join them quite often. They have even brought fam-
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Staff photo by Tammy Raits Jane Rowley, the ‘mother’ of Tradition Square’s Food Truck Invasion, slows down her golf cart to chat with Tradition resident Suzanne Ensmann during last Friday’s event.
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the construction of the St. Lucie Nuclear Power Plant. His installers have a lot of experience, ensuring that they will do a good job, he said. Affordable Flooring provides a variety of services and deals with both new construction and remodeling. Those services include bathroom remodeling, crown molding and baseboards, tile repairing and regrouting, wood floors, granite, laminate and carpeting. Affordable Flooring has locations at 214 Orange Ave. in downtown Fort Pierce and at 1602 Village Drive in Port St. Lucie. The Port St. Lucie location can be contacted at (772) 398-1330 and is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It is open on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The downtown Fort Pierce location can be contacted at (772) 409-4117 is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is open on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — The announcement that QVC, one of St. Lucie County’s top 10 employers, would be closing its call center in March, was met with disappointment and concern for the more than 800 employees who currently work there. While the Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County and other community partners had no advance knowledge that the call center would be closing, representatives immediately reached out to QVC general manager John Jacques to offer assistance and to see if anything could be done to reverse their decision. The EDC was informed that the decision was made by the corporation’s headquarters in West Chester, Penn., and was not based on employee performance or the quality of the communi-
ty’s workforce. It was a result of consumers’ changing preferences in the way they make purchases. With customers increasingly conducting their transactions online and through mobile devices, it makes call centers less viable. “We were very saddened to learn of QVC’s sudden announcement to close their Port St. Lucie operations. Our thoughts are with the hard working folks and their families who will need to secure other employment,” said Pete Tesch, president of the EDC. The EDC’s workforce partner, CareerSource Research Coast, has already offered their Rapid Response Services team to assist QVC employees. “CareerSource Research Coast is available to help QVC employees determine their transferrable skills as well as provide an array of services, from resume prepara-
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JOBS from page 1 was 6.0 percent, tied for 18th highest among Florida’s 67 counties. Those levels are far below the summer of 2010, when jobless rates in St. Lucie County topped 15 percent, with experts saying that did not include an equal percentage of underemployed and discouraged workers. “I think the thing that jumps out at me the most is how different the (unemployment) rate was this year from last year,” Estrada said, noting that unemployment was 7.8 percent in April 2014 in St. Lucie County. Data collected from the U.S. Department of Labor’s monthly telephone survey show about the same number of people with jobs in the Port St. Lucie Metropolitan Statistical Area, which encompasses St. Lucie and Martin counties, but about 3,000
QVC from page 16 tion, to job search and placement assistance. We can also provide education grants and training opportunities for those interested in pursuing a degree or upgrading their skill sets. For employers interested in hiring those affected by the layoff, we may be able to offer grants to offset the cost of hiring and training these individuals,” said Marcelo Dossantos, director of business services for CareerSource Research Coast. Tesch supported Dossantos’ statement. “With an improving economy and job market, we know our community will rally around QVC employees to help them find meaningful employment quickly,” Tesch said. While QVC may be closing its
YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS • ST. LUCIE WEST/TRADITION • JUNE 12, 2015• 17 fewer unemployed. That means people left the workforce. Most either gave up looking for work or moved to another area. The unemployment rate counts only people who don’t have a job and are actively seeking work. Call centers added about 1,700 jobs to the area in August 2013, as a national economic recovery gained some steam. About 1,000 were seasonal jobs at QVC, 300 N.W. Peacock Blvd., Port St. Lucie. QVC opened the 50,000-square-foot facility in October 1999, lured by incentives that ran into the millions from the city of Port St. Lucie, St. Lucie County and the state. At the time, QVC officials said they were attracted to the area because of the high unemployment rate – 10.6 percent in St. Lucie County and 5.2 percent in Martin County, compared with 3.8 percent statewide.
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Staff photo by Tammy Raits Najeh Rahman and his son, Sami, pose for a photo in Rahman’s brand-new Z06 he recently purchased from his son- in-law, Justin Hardison, who is the commercial sales manager at Dyer Chevrolet. Dyer brings vehicles and staff to Tradition’s Food Truck Invasion, a twice-monthly event held at 6 p.m. Rahman is president and chief engineer of Sienna LLC, a manufacturing company in St. Lucie West. Hardison says the new ‘Vettes start at $78,000 and can go upwards of ‘over $100,000.’ enjoy the festivities. They feel it is an affordable place to come out with a variety for everyone in the family. “There is food, fun, music, bounce houses for kids — a little bit of everything in a safe environment,” Eddie said. Eddie enjoys the sausage and peppers, while his wife prefers the vegan food. Planned for the next invasion on Friday, June 19, are All Star Game Festivities with the St. Lucie Mets from 7 p.m.-10 p.m. There will be many children’s activities, as well as a free concert provided by country recording artist, Tom Jackson starting at 7:30 p.m. For more information, go to www.traditionfl.com.
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — The St. Lucie County Library System kicked off its Summer Spectacular programs running now through Saturday, Aug. 8 with events at all five branch libraries. Children and families can enjoy storytimes, music, learning, science labs and more. Weekly storytimes will take place at each of the branch libraries at 10:30 a.m.: • Tuesdays at the Lakewood Park Branch, 7605 Santa Barbara Drive, Fort Pierce, (772) 462-6870. • Wednesdays at the Fort Pierce Branch, 101 Melody Lane, Fort Pierce, (772) 462-1616. • Thursdays at the Morningside Branch, 2410 Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie, (772) 337-5632 and Zora Neale Hurston Branch, 3008 Avenue D, Fort Pierce, (772) 462-2154 • Fridays at the Fort Pierce Branch and the Port St. Lucie Branch, 180 S.W. Prima Vista Blvd., Port St. Lucie, (772) 871-5450. The new Library Hero Lab will also be offered at all five library branches June 16 through July 24. Designed for students in kindergarten through 5th grade, the Hero Lab offers a chance to take part in hands-on science experiments, but come early, as space is limited: • Tuesdays at 3 p.m. at the Hurston Branch • Wednesdays at 3 p.m. at the Lakewood Park Branch & Port St. Lucie Branch • Thursdays at 10 a.m. at the Fort Pierce Branch • Fridays at 10 a.m. at the Morningside Branch Every Wednesday and Thursday, four branch libraries will explore a wide range of topics focusing
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ucts we consume. Learn all about these mysterious mammals with us. • Dance to the beat of a different drum on Wednesday, July 15 at 10 a.m. at Morningside Library and 2 p.m. at Fort Pierce; and Thursday, July 16 at 10 a.m. at Lakewood Park and 2 p.m. at Hurston, as Tampa Taiko presents Traditional Japanese Drumming. Rhythm, melody and movement are woven together in an exhilarating interactive musical experience. • The Reactory Factory saves the Earth on Wednesday, July 22 at 10 a.m. at Morningside Library and 2 p.m. at Fort Pierce; and Thursday, July 23 at 10 a.m. at
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Port St Lucie, FL- The most common method your doctor will recommend to treat your neuropathy is with prescription drugs that may temporarily reduce your symptoms. These drugs have generic names such as Gabapentin, Lyrica, or Cymbalta and are primarily antidepressant or anti-seizure drugs. These drugs may cause you to feel uncomfortable and have a variety of harmful side effects.
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The amount of treatment needed to allow the nerves to fully recover varies from person to person and can only be determined after a detailed neurological and vascular evaluation. As long as you have not sustained at least 85% nerve damage then your condition can been treated
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Dr. John Silva at the Neuropathy Relief Center will do a neuropathy severity examination to determine the extent of the nerve damage for only $70. This neuropathy severity examination will consist of a detailed sensory evaluation, extensive peripheral vascular testing and a detailed analysis of the findings of your neuropathy.
3. Decrease brain-based pain Part of our treatment protocol u�lizes a specialized low level light (L.E.D.) therapy to increase blood flow as well as treatments to heal the nerve damage.
THE PATIENT AND ANY OTHER PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENT HAS A RIGHT TO REFUSE TO PAY, CANCEL PAYMENT, OR BE REIMBURSED FOR PAYMENT FOR ANY OTHER SERVICE, EXAMINATION, OR TREATMENT THAT IS PERFORMED AS A RESULT OF AND WITHIN 72 HOURS OF RESPONDING TO THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE FREE, DISCOUNTED FEE, OR REDUCED FEE SERVICE, EXAMINATION, OR TREATMENT. Normal value is $300.
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Friday, June 12
Breakthrough Foundation DBA Championship Wrestling Entertainment presents live at Port St. Lucie Civic Center from 7:30 p.m. - 11 p.m. Concessions available. Tickets: $5 bleachers ($10 at the door); $10 floor ($15 at the door). Tickets on sale now. Purchase tickets on Civic Center Recreation Side or call (772) 807-4499. For more information, contact Nelson Rosado at nrosado@cityofpsl. com or cwepro1@gmail.com or call (772) 807-4487.
SEE THE DOCTOR THE FIRST TIME & EVERY TIME!
• Back, Neck & Spine Pain • Herniated Discs, Sciatica, & Pinched Nerves • Arthritis & Muscle Pain • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome & More
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• Board Certified - Anesthesiology & Pain Management • Graduate of the Cleveland Clinic In Ohio • Faculty for Florida State University School of Medicine
Stopping Pain on the Treasure Coast Since 1993
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NOW ACCEPTING PATIENTS In Our New St. Lucie West Office
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Toddler Story Jam at Port St. Lucie Library 10:30 a.m.-11:15 a.m. Join Miss Alicia for literacy through rhymes, stories, movement and more. For more information, contact Alicia Bell at bella@stlucieco.org or call (772) 871-5450. The Port St. Lucie Branch is located at 180 S.W. Prima Vista Blvd. in Port St. Lucie. Fairwinds’ Junior Golf Academy (beginners ages 7-11, from 9 a.m.-noon; advanced ages 12-17, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Fairwinds Golf Course. The cost is $50 for beginners and $100 for advanced. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. Advanced registration is required. (772) 462-GOLF (4653). For more information, go to www.fairwindsgolf.com or call (772) 4622722. Fairwinds Golf Course is located at 4400 Fairwinds Drive, Fort Pierce. Gardening advice at Morningside library 1-3 p.m. St. Lucie County Library. Bring your questions and a sample of the problem. Assistance will be provided by Master Gardeners from St. Lucie County Extension Services. Email: sl-mg@ifas.ufl.edu or call (772) 337-5654 or (772) 4621510. http://stlucie.ifas.ufl.edu Morningside Library branch is located at 2410 S.E. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie. (772) 3375632.
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Tai Chi Yang Form Classes 10:45-11:30 a.m. at Oxbow Eco-Center. Tai chi instructors Hilde and Hector Ruiz-Puyana will lead classes in tai chi for health, designed for everyone, including those who suffer from arthritis, diabetes, osteoporosis, and balance issues. Appropriate for ages 16 and up; $10 per class or $32 for 4 classes. RSVP a must. For more information, go to oxbow@stlucieco.org or call (772) 785-5833. Oxbow Eco-Center is located 5400 N.E. St. James Drive, Port St. Lucie.
Aquacise class from 7:30 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. at Ravenswood Community Pool. $5 per class; $35 for a punch card of eight classes; $75 for a monthly aquacise pass. $65 for each additional family member on a monthly pass. Ravenswood Community Pool is located at 200 Ravenswood Lane Port St. Lucie. (772) 871-2183. Guided Hikes at the Oxbow-Eco Center, 9 – 11 a.m. Enjoy a guided hike through the wilds of the Oxbow and be enriched by the biodiversity the preserve has to offer. No RSVP required; just show up. Oxbow Eco-Center 5400 NE St. James Drive, Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 785-5833. Friday Matinee at Morningside Library, 2 – 4 p.m. Movie to be announced. Snacks and drinks provided. All library events are open to the public and offered at no charge. Parents & caregivers, please accompany younger children. 2410 SE Morningside Blvd. Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 337-5632. Snack Time at St. Lucie County Aquarium featuring the Smithsonian Marine Exhibit, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Join the staff as the critters in a select number of our aquaria get a special afternoon snack. Education staff will provide information about animals targeted for feeding each day and answer questions about our dynamic model ecosystems. St. Lucie County Aquarium featuring the Smithsonian Marine Exhibit, 420 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 462-3474. Movie Night at The Children’s Museum of the Treasure Coast, 6 – 9:30 p.m. Go out on the town and drop off the kids for a fun night at the museum. Includes: movie, dinner, popcorn and museum exploration. Registration is $10 for members, $12 for non-members. Ages 4-12. 1707 Northeast Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach. For more information, call (772) 225-7575.
Saturday, June 13
Green/Farmers Market at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, 2655 S.W. Immanuel Drive, Palm City, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Commercial vendors are $30 per booth. Notfor-profit vendors free. For more, call Arthur at (772) 345-3797, or email communitygreenmarket@ gmail.com.
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CALENDAR from page 24 Home Based Business Showcase 2015, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center. Presented by the city of Port St. Lucie Building Department and the Port St. Lucie Civic Center. The event is open to the public and free. Looking for top quality goods and services? Think local, shop local. Gather information and valuable resources from industry leaders and community services. Learn what is required to start a business and apply. Find what free and low-cost assistance is available. For more information, call (772) 807-4488 or go to www. cityofpsl.com. The Civic Center is located at 9221 S.E. Civic Center Place, Port St. Lucie. Green Market at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. There will be vendors selling locally grown fruit and vegetables, plus homemade crafts and wares from local businesses. This is an opportunity to help support local farmers, merchants and economy. Admission and parking are free. Civic Center 9221 S.E. Civic Center Place, Port St. Lucie. For information on how to become a vendor or other info, call Jaclynn Gazdacko at (772) 807-4470.
Learn about turtles from 11 a.m. to noon at the Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens, for kids ages 9 to 14. Free, but registration is required Participants will learn about turtle life cycles and their habitats, plus see an active nest up close in the gardens. Kids will also make a turtle-themed craft project to take home. Snacks will be served. For more information, call the Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens at (772) 337-1959. Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens are located at 2410 S.E. Westmoreland Blvd., Port St. Lucie. Behind-the-Scenes Tour of the Aquarium, 2-3 p.m. at the St. Lucie County Aquarium, featuring the Smithsonian Marine Exhibit. The exhibit staff conducts a weekly behind-the-scenes tour of the facility every Saturday at 2 p.m. This insightful tour gives visitors a look at the necessary systems essential to keeping the living ecosystems thriving. Biological, chemical and mechanical filtration systems, lighting systems and chillers and feeding regimens are all explained. FREE with paid admission. Recommended ages 10 and up (772) 462-FISH (3474) http://www.sms.si.edu/SMEE/ St. Lucie County Aquarium featuring the Smithsonian Marine Exhibit, 420 Seaway Drive
Fort Pierce. Regular hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; closed Sunday and Monday. Adults: $4; children: $3 (children 3 and under are free); seniors: $3. First Tuesday of every month is FREE! Group rates available with advanced notice. Guided Hikes at the Oxbow-Eco Center, 9 – 11 a.m. Enjoy a guided hike through the wilds of the Oxbow and be enriched by the biodiversity the preserve has to offer. No RSVP required; just show up. Oxbow Eco-Center 5400 NE St. James Drive, Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 785-5833. Critter Crunch & Munch—Saturdays at 3 p,m. at the Oxbow Eco-Center. Bring something to snack on while you watch the Oxbow’s animal ambassadors enjoy their favorite time of day, meal time. This interactive opportunity is appropriate for all ages. No RSVP.
Sunday, June 14
Kayak Rental at Savannas Park and Campground. 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Kayaks will be available throughout for rent. Cost: $5 per hour, $15 for four hours, $20 for eight hours. Savannas Park and Campground 1400 Midway Road, Fort Pierce. For more information,
call 772-464-7855.
Monday, June 15
Treasure Coast RC Scale Boat Club meets every Sunday morning. For more information, visit tcrcboaters.org Ocean Discovery Camp (Ages 6-8) Session I, 9 a.m.-noon, St. Lucie County Aquarium featuring the Smithsonian Marine Exhibit The cost for the week is $85 for Aquarium members and $95 for nonmembers. Campers will spend a significant amount of time outdoors, including time in and on the water, learning about marine life. For more information, go to SMSEducation@si.edu or call (772) 465-3271. CRA Workshop, Monday, June 15 at 1 p.m. at the Community Center, 2195 S.E. Airoso Blvd. Port St. Lucie. Just north of Port St. Lucie Boulevard, on the east side of Airoso Boulevard, across from City Hall. Senior Fitness at Lincoln Park Community Center, noon – 1 p.m. Lincoln Park Community Center, 1306 Avenue M, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 4621788. Line Dancing at the Walton Community Center, 7 – 9 p.m.
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Tuesday, June 16
Spanish Class: Advanced Conversation Level at Morningside Library 9 a.m. -11 a.m. This advanced Spanish class is taught by a volunteer instructor from Hispanics in Action, Inc. For more information, call (772) 337-5632. Morningside Branch 2410 S.E. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie, (772) 337-5632.
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Tai chi for health Classes at Oxbow Eco-Center, 10:30–11:30 a.m. Tai Chi instructors Hildie and Hector Ruiz-Puyana will lead classes in Tai Chi for Health, designed for everyone, including those who suffer from arthritis, diabetes, osteoporosis and balance issues. Appropriate for ages 16 and up; $10 per class or $32 for 4 classes. RSVP is a must. Oxbow Eco-Center 5400 NE St. James Drive, Port St. Lucie. For more information or to RSVP, call (772) 785-5833.
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Adult Literacy Tutoring at Morningside Library, from 2 p.m.-5 p.m. Instruction provided by Learn to Read of St. Lucie County. For more information, contact Luz Ma Camacho (772) 464-2747. Morningside Branch is located at 2410 S.E. Morningside Blvd.. Port St. Lucie. (772) 337-5632.
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Thursday, June 18
Advanced Survival Camp — 9 a,m, –4 p.m.; $75, (772) 7855833 or oxbow@stlucieco.org. The Oxbow Eco-Center and Savannas State Park Preserve team up for this short but intensive survival studies experience. Participants will have a chance to further their survival knowledge with handson practice and study. Each camper will need to bring their own snacks and lunch. Appropriate for ages 10 and up, the cost is $75 per camper. Pre-registration and previous survival training is required. Scrabble Fun at Morningside Library from 12:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. Attention SCRABBLE players! Here’s your chance to show off your SCRABBLE prowess or play just for fun with other enthusiasts. Bring your own board or join others already playing. All levels of players are welcome. For more information, contact Maureen Gallagher at gallagherm@stlucieco.org or call (772) 337-5632. The Morningside Branch is located 2410 S.E. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie. Kayak Rental at Savannas Park and Campground. 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Kayaks will be available throughout for rent. Cost: $5 per hour, $15 for four hours, $20 for eight hours. Savannas Park and Campground 1400 Midway Road, Fort Pierce. For more information, call 772-464-7855. Swamp Tales — 3:45 p.m. at the Oxbow Eco-Center, free, (772) 785-5833 or oxbow@stlucieco. org. Let your imagination run “wild” and have “novel” adventure at Miss Phyllis’ story time. Each month the story changes but the fun never stops! This free story and activity program is appropriate for ages 2 to 6. Writers Workshop at Morningside Library, 9 a.m. – noon. Meet with other writers in the Morningside Writers Group to read & critique writing in preparation for publishing. Drop in for a visit or bring your work to read. St. Lucie County Library - Morningside Branch, 2410 S.E. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 337-5632. Spanish for Beginners Class from 6-7:30 p.m. This Beginner’s Spanish class is taught by a volunteer instructor from Hispanics in Action, Inc. For more information, contact Maureen Gallagher at gallagherm@stlucieco.org or call (772) 337-5632.
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — Goblins, elves, fairies and imps stop into the Morningside Branch Library as it presents “Strange Magic” as part of its Movie Matinee on Saturday, June 13 at 2 p.m. Featuring the voices of Evan Rachel Wood and Kristin Chenoweth, mythical creatures battle over a powerful potion in this animated feature. The movie is rated PG with a running time of 99 minutes. Best suited for ages 5-10, moviegoers are encouraged to bring a pillow or blanket and are welcomed to bring their own snacks and drinks. Weekly storytimes for the summer will be held every Thursday (June 4, 11, 18, 25) at 10:30 a.m., while Legos at the Library continues on the third Saturday (June 20) from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., which provides children the chance to build, learn and play with tons of Legos. And don’t miss the Hero Lab on Fridays (June 19 and 26) at 10 a.m., featuring hands-on science experiments for grades kindergarten through fifth.
Special programs offered as part of the Summer Spectacular include: • The Super Readers Show on Wednesday, June 17 at 10 a.m. – Join the Super Readers for a performance of magical proportions. • Hobe Sound Nature Center on Wednesday, June 24 at 10 a.m. – Explore the world of insects and spiders with an interpretive naturalist. • Atlantic Coast Theatre for Youth on Saturday, June 27 at 10 a.m. – Multi-cultural folktales and songs are brought to life. Be sure to enroll your child in the Library’s Sumer Reading Challenge where they can win free prizes such as Kindle Fire. There’s also the Teen Read Challenge, offering free audio books. All programs are free and open to the public, thanks to the generous support of the Friends of the Library. For more information about Morningside Library events, call (772) 337-5632 or visit http:// library.stlucieco.gov. The Morningside Branch of the St. Lucie County Library System is located at 2410 S.E. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie.
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Children’s theater camp returns to Sunrise Theatre STAFF WRITER
skoppel@YourVoiceWeekly.com
ST. LUCIE COUNTY — When the red truck pulls in to the Sunrise Theatre in mid-June, it will bring all the costume and props necessary for the first Missoula Children’s Camp Workshop of the summer. The workshop and camp will run from June 15-19 and will culminate in a public performance of the original musical, “Peter and Wendy,” featuring local youngsters who audition, rehearse during the week and perform on Friday night. MCT has been coming to the Sunrise for almost a decade and the camps are always well-attended. This year’s offerings, in addition to “Peter and Wendy,” include “Sleeping Beauty,” from July 13-17, “The Little Mermaid,” from July 20-24 and “Little Red Riding Hood,” from Aug. 3-7. The programs can accommodate a maximum of 64 students ages 6-18. “Peter and Wendy” is based, not surprisingly, on “Peter Pan.” The
book, music and lyrics were written by Michael McGill, and tells the story of what happens when Captain Hook sends his righthand man, Smee, on a quest to capture Peter Pan. Hook, Smee and his pirates have adventures that include mistaken identities, morphing clouds, a classy crocodile and Lost Boys. In an added twist, Mr. and Mrs. Darling decide to search for their three missing children and travel from Hawaii to the North Pole in their quest. Citizens of Neverland and Tinker Bell help the Darlings find their children and everybody, including Captain Hook, finds a place where they welcomed. The message in the story is part of the MCT philosophy of making every participant feel an important and necessary part of the team. Kate Schwarz and Erica Diederich are the two tour leaders who are touring with “Peter and Wendy.” One will perform and the other direct; they alternate the tasks at different venues. Schwarz has a degree in musical
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Photo courtesy of Missoula Children’s Theatre ‘Peter and Wendy’ is the first original musical of the summer as the Missoula Children’s Theatre presents four camp/workshops at the Sunrise Theatre. Auditions and rehearsals for ‘Peter and Wendy’ will begin June 15 and will culminate in a performance June 19.
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theater performance from Columbia College in Chicago and Diederich is a graduate in theater performance from Niagara University. Schwarz spoke by phone about the upcoming camp. “It’s a new production,” she said. “Erica and I are fortunate enough to be the ones to premiere it. We’re both very excited. It’s an honor. “This story is very close (to the original), as far as characters. Michael McGill, the playwright, likes to add things to keep the audience on its toes. There are visits from new characters to keep it interesting,” Schwarz said that MCT’s philosophy is as important as the show. “It’s always about working together to make sure everyone feels included and pulls it off in five days,” she said. “What’s so great about MCT is that they have it down to a science, using resources that the community has with our production and making it a wonderful and enjoyable experience for everyone. That experience extends to the two leaders. “You realize and learn a lot of new things about working with other people and meeting wonderful people along the way,” Schwarz said. “It’s really a unique experience. It’s not just about
“This story is very close (to the original), as far as characters. Michael McGill, the playwright, likes to add things to keep the audience on its toes. There are visits from new characters to keep it interesting.” Kate Schwarz Missoula Children’s Theatre Tour Leader how to teach, direct and expand your resume. You’re learning life skills yourself, for after you hang up your touring shoes. MCT is a magical company to work for and it’s a job like no other.” Missoula Children’s Theatre presents the “Peter and Wendy’ summer workshop and camp June 15-19 at the Sunrise Theatre, 117 S. Second St. Fort Pierce. There will be a performance June 19 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10. For tickets or more information about upcoming camps, visit the website, www. sunrisetheatre.com or call (772) 461-4775.
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Tin Fish (East) Trivia, 6:30 p.m., 327 S.E. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie For more information, call (772) 879-3900. Vine & Barley Live music. 7:3010:30 p.m. 1680 S.W. St. Lucie West Blvd., St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 4467550.
Thursdays
TGI Fridays Karaoke 9 p.m.-midnight. 1775 N.W. St. Lucie West Blvd., St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 343-1981. Tin Fish (East) Live music with Hair Peace 6 p.m.-close, 327 S.E. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie For more information, call (772) 879-3900. Bogey’s and Stogeys Poker, 7 p.m.-close, 1032 S.E. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 3377778.
Rinelli’s Yellow Tail Restaurant Karaoke 7 p.m.-close. 101 N. Second St., Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 466-5474. West End Grill Live music on the patio. 6 p.m.-9 p.m. 1680 St. Lucie West Blvd., St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 343-1146. City Limits Sports Bar Karaoke 9 p.m.-2 a.m., 900 S.W. Gatlin Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 3368201.
Fridays
Tin Fish (East) Live music. 6 p.m.-9 p.m., 327 S.E. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie For more information, call (772) 8793900. Bogey’s and Stogeys Karaoke 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m., 1032 S.E. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 3377778.
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — The Port St. Lucie Business Women recently presented two scholarships for the fall semester at its June 4 meeting held at Tutto Fresco in Port St. Lucie. The Port St. Lucie Business Women/Kay Schaeffer Memorial Scholarship is an annual award of $2,500 for tuition and books to women who plan to, or are enrolled, at Indian River State College. The Port St. Lucie Business Women’s Scholarship also is an annual award of $2,500 for tuition and books to a female student who is pursuing a bachelor’s degree. St. Lucie West resident Nicolette Collura and Melinda Collings both received the Port St. Lucie Business Women/Kay Schaeffer Memorial Scholarship. Collura is a recent graduate of John Carroll High School, where she played lacrosse and volleyball. She was also on the yearbook staff during her senior year. While attending John Carroll High School, Collura was a member of several clubs including Healthy Living, Multicultural, Computer and Students Against Destructive Decisions, or SADD. Collura is planning a career in dental hygiene. Melinda Collings is currently attending IRSC as an Information Technology Management major with a focus in Cyber Security. In 2012, Collings received an associate degree and a computer programming technical certificate from IRSC, where she was also inducted in Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society. Collings’ hobbies include running, obstacle course racing and weightlifting. Collings hopes
Photo courtesy of Diane Gallagher Pamela Houghton, Port St. Lucie Business Women Scholarship chairwoman; scholarship recipients Nicollette Collura of St. Lucie West and Melinda Collings, and Karen Ostrand, Port St. Lucie Business Women president. to complete her bachelor degree in May 2016. Port St. Lucie Business Women President Karen Ostrand and scholarship chairwoman Pamela Houghton presented the awards. “The Port St. Lucie Business Women are
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West End Grill Live music on the patio. 6 p.m.-10 p.m. 1680 St. Lucie West Blvd., St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 343-1147. Good Times (West) Live music 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m., 2096 N.W. Courtyard Circle, Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 878-8844. City Limits Sports Bar Live music or DJ 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m., 900 S.W. Gatlin Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 336-8201. Neely’s Grog House Karaoke 9 p.m.-1 a.m., 802 S.W. Bayshore Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 249-4195.
whenever. Fish Fry and more served until 8 p.m. 343 Prima Vista Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 8738192. Saturdays Live entertainment at V’s Town Tavern 8 p.m. – midnight. 970 St. Lucie West Blvd., St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 800-3239. Bogey’s and Stogeys Poker, 7 p.m.-close, 1032 S.E. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 3377778. Vine & Barley Live music. 8 p.m.-midnight. 1680 S.W. St. Lucie West Blvd., St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 446-7550.
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West End Grill Live music on the patio. 6 p.m.-10 p.m. 1680 St. Lucie West Blvd., St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 343-1147.
The Original Tiki Bar Bike Night, live music after 5 p.m., 2 Avenue A, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 461-0880. Shindig Irish Restaurant & Pub Live music. $3 Smithwicks draft and $5 Carbombs. 464 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 7856202 or visit shindigpub.com.
Saturday, June 13 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Good Times (West) Live music 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m., 2096 N.W. Courtyard Circle, Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 878-8844.
Karaoke and Dancing at the St. Lucie Elks Lodge 7 p.m. until
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CLUBBIN’ from page 33 Tin Fish (East) Live music. 6 p.m.-close, 327 S.E. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie For more information, call (772) 879-3900.
Summer Performing Arts Camps & Intensives
City Limits Sports Bar Live music or DJ 9 p.m.-2 a.m., 900 S.W. Gatlin Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 336-8201.
INCLUDES:
Lyrical Calisthenics Contemporary Hip Hop, Jazz Musical Theater Modern, Tap
Shindig Irish Restaurant & Pub Live music 9:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m. $3 Harp Draft & $4 Irish Apples. 464 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 785-6202.
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Ages 5 & Up /Levels will be split depending on class size.
The Original Tiki Bar Live music after 5 p.m., 2 Avenue A, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 461-0880.
FULL DAY 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. SUMMER CAMP
1 week is $125.00 per week 2 weeks is $120.00 per week 3 weeks is $115.00 per week 4 weeks is $110.00 per week
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The Original Tiki Bar Live music after 4 p.m., 2 Avenue A, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 461-0880.
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Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 785-6202.
Events: Friday, June 12
Live Music at the Original Tiki Bar in Fort Pierce. Friday Fest with specials all day. 2 Avenue A, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 461-0880. Live Rock & Roll at Good Times Bar (East) 9 p.m. 21 and up. No cover. 9144 S. Federal Highway, Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 337-3546. Fridays After Dark with DJ Jay Dee at Good Times West. 9 p.m.2 a.m. 21 and up. Drink specials. Dress to impress. No cover. 2096 N.W. Courtyard Circle, St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 878-8844. Shindig Irish Restaurant & Pub Rough Shot plays from 9:30 – 11:30 p.m. $3 Smithwick drafts and $5 car bombs. 464 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 7856202.
Saturday, June 13
Live entertainment at V’s Town Tavern 8 p.m. – midnight. 970 St. Lucie West Blvd., St. Lucie
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Vodka specials. No limit pub poker tour starts at 7 p.m. 464 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 785-6202.
West. For more information, call (772) 800-3239. Seductive Saturdays at Flavors Restaurant and Lounge. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ladies get in free all night and ladies in groups of five get a free bottle. 529 N.W. Prima Vista Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 807-1585.
Live Music at the Original Tiki Bar. Fish Head Gumbo plays at 3 p.m. 2 Avenue A, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 4610880.
Ladies Night at 2nd Street Bistro. 9 p.m. Ladies well drinks and domestic drafts are $1. Shots of Purple MF and Sex on the Beach are $2. 122 North St., Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 293-9191. Shindig Irish Restaurant & Pub Checkmate Band plays from 9:30 – 11:30 p.m. $3 Harp drafts and $4 Irish apples. 464 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 7856202. Live Music at the Original Tiki Bar. Dave Goodman plays from noon – 4 p.m. The Jax Band is on from 6 – 10 p.m. 2 Avenue A, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 461-0880.
Sunday, June 14
Shindig Irish Restaurant & Pub Drink specials all day: all draught $4, 1/2 off wine plus late night
Tuesday, June 15
DJ at Flavors Restaurant and Lounge. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. 18 and up. Two-for-one drink specials. 529 N.W. Prima Vista Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 807-1585. Sexy Tuesdays at Tesoro Nightclub Ladies 18 and up. Guys 21 and up. Drink specials. Ladies drink free until 11 p.m. $2 drinks until midnight. $5 Jager Bombs. 7159 S. Federal Highway, Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (954) 559-7186.
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The 4th Annual Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society’s
Summer Jazz Camp 2 Wks To Attend: June 22-26 and June 29-July 3
All sessions will be taught by professional musicians from the Ft. Pierce Jazz & Blues Society under the direction of noted jazz trumpeter and music educator, Mark Green. There will be emphasis on style and improvisation while learning jazz standards, jam session protocol, jazz theory and more. Included for those who attend: the opportunity for a performance with professionals at the Black Box Theatre.
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Thursday, June 17
Ladies Night at V’s Town Tavern 7 p.m.-midnight. Drink specials for ladies. 970 St. Lucie West Blvd., St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 8003239.
Camp sessions will be held at the Ft. Pierce Jazz & Blues Society offices, located at 4861 Indianapolis Dr., Ft. Pierce 34982 (one block north of Midway Rd. off Indian River Dr. )
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10:00 am - 2:00 pm daily Bring your lunch For musicians age 13- 90 $120 per week, or Both weeks for $215 2015 Jazz Camp is sponsored exclusively by T-Coast Pavers
The Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society is dedicated to its mission of keeping two great American music art forms alive in our communities and schools through jam sessions, concerts, festivals, master classes and scholarship awards.
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