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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — Voters will likely decide in November whether to raise their sales taxes. On Tuesday, April 19, the County Commission got a staff presentation about a proposed half-cent local-option sales tax at an informal meeting. The commission doesn’t vote at informal meetings. There’ll be the first of two public hearings about the proposed sales tax at a regular commission meeting on June 7. The proposed sales tax is aimed at helping the county catch up on needed infrastructure maintenance. In an interview after the meeting, Commissioner Chris Dzadovsky said he’s generally supportive of sending the proposed sales tax to voters. But, he does so with heartburn. “First and foremost, it clearly is a regressive tax,” Dzadovsky said. “That can be problematic for some the least affluent members of our community.” Commissioner Tod Mowery said he’s still considering the merits and demerits of the proposed sales tax. However, there’s one aspect he already likes.

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TRADITION — The much anticipated Ardie R. Copas State Veterans’ Nursing Home might not ever exist. “All the veterans are going to be very disappointed,” Wayne Teegardin, manager of St. Lucie County’s veterans services, said. “It was a united effort to lobby for the original grant award. There’s a lot of folks who are going to be disappointed.” Steve Murray, communications director at the state veterans department, said in an emailed response to questions that the

state has withdrawn a grant application to the federal government to build the home, but submitted another. “On April 15, 2016, the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs withdrew its initial grant application of $39 million for the Ardie R. Copas State Veterans’ Nursing Home and resubmitted it to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for $58.9 million to reflect additional VA requirements for Community Living Center model construction,” Murray wrote. However, results of the new grant request won’t be known until November, and the state will have to go back to designing

the facility from scratch if it gets the new grant. That could set back construction by years. The state is hoping to avoid that by getting a bureaucratic shortcut back to where it proverbially started. The Florida Department of Veterans Affairs — which is not associated with the federal veterans department — manages the state’s six veterans homes and an adult living facility. Around 2010 it applied for a grant from the federal Department of Veterans Affairs to build four more nursing homes. The federal veterans department gave its

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TREASURE COAST — Palm City’s Bruce Nathan will be fighting for votes at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center on June 18. No, really. Fighting. As in mano a mano, going toe to toe, a fisticuff. In June, Nathan will face off with another U.S. Senate candidate, Augustus Invictus — that’s really his name as it will appear on ballots — in an exhibition mixed martial arts, MMA, match. “I’m going in there to win,” Nathan said. In a field of 27 candidates for U.S. Senate, Nathan and Invictus are relative unknowns. Nathan is running without party affiliation. Invictus as a Libertarian. Neither is flush with campaign contributions, has lots of name recognition, or is backed by established political networks. What both need to have any chance of winning in November is press

“I think for both of us it’s a way to get our names out there,” Nathan said. The chance to get lots of press curiosity isn’t lost on Invictus. “I think there’s certainly the aspect of publicity,” he said. But, both are clear on this point — they’re serious Senate candidates. Both aim to claim Florida’s junior Senator seat this election. Neither has met the other; there’s no grudge match here. It’s about making a point. “I think America is weak we need to get senators and (representatives) in there that are strong,” Nathan said. “That’s what this is all about.” Invictus won’t parry that argument. “(Nathan) thinks America is weak because of weak leaders and I could not agree more,” he said. To make that point about needing strong leadership, at his

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early half of all people caring for loved ones suffering from Alzheimer’s disease cut back on their own expenses, including food, transportation and medical care, to pay for dementia-related care for their loved one. According to the Alzheimer’s Association’s 2016 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report, many caregivers are setting aside their own basic needs to care for their loved one. Care contributors are 28 percent more likely than other adults to eat less or go hungry because they can’t afford to pay for food, and one in five care contributors cut back on their own doctor visits because of their care responsibilities, the study revealed. Nationally, a total of 15.9 million family and friends provided

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Another tax proposed on our future Dear Editor: It seems like every time we pick up the paper, we find the government is raising our taxes for one reason or another. The newest, in this march by government to find money, is a ½-cent sales tax the county is requesting for roads and other infrastructure. This proposal is based on a 2070 projection of needs, with the largest portion going to road repairs.

The city of Port St. Lucie has already estimated how much of this newfound tax money will flow into its coffers — another tax on top of the 18-percent increase in real estate taxes imposed by the city just last year. Some on the city council complain that we don’t have enough money to keep up our roads? The city of Port St. Lucie has a bridge and road fund that receives a tax on every gallon of gas purchased

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More than that, they veterans get treated like royalty, Errico said. “The players from the St. Lucie Mets, they go out to the bus and help them with their wheelchairs,” he said. “We bring them upstairs, to the top deck of the stadium, we feed them, wine and dine them. We present them with a T-shirt of the affair, and a program of the affair.” Along with rolling out the Red, White and Blue. “We also have a number of (patriotic) motorcycle groups there, and the (Junior) ROTC color corps to present the colors,” Errico said. Mary C. Phillips, chief of voluntary services at the VA Medical Center, said the Port St. Lucie Knights of Columbus do many things for the veterans at the community living center. She

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Photo courtesy of Guardians for New Futures Phil Petruzzelli, Mark Montalto and Thomas Milone (not pictured), of Port St. Lucie Properties meet with Gus the dragon, mascot for Sanctuary4Kids, to chat about the planned emergency home for abused and neglected children. The Sanctuary will provide a ‘soft landing’ for kids while they await a stable home placement. The organization Guardians for New Futures, whose dream the sanctuary is, hopes to have it up and running by September. for the construction of a sustainchild is removed at night, often able emergency shelter for these during a drug bust and there is children. More than $200,000 no place to take the child. has been raised since November “Once the child is removed, they and they are preparing to close have to go to the DCF office,” she on a lot in St. Lucie West, central said. “There was no place for the to the four counties that will be child, so the child has to go to the served. office. This is a place where they Port St. Lucie Properties is can go for a ‘soft landing,’ with helping the organization plan the clean pjs and people that underSanctuary and bring it in withstand.” in budget. Guardians for New The plan is to create a home, Futures is working with Devereavailable around-the-clock, for ux Community Based Care, the newborns to teens. They will be Department of Children and Fam- able to take a bath or shower, get ilies and other organizations to a good meal, clean clothes and help share operating costs. a safe place to sleep while being The Sanctuary will accommoable to talk to care professionals, date up to six children. Its central trained in trauma, who can help location is necessary because reduce the impact of what the children may have to be removed child has already suffered. Debbie at night. Debbie Butler, presiButler hopes that with the help of dent of the board of directors of the community, it will be up and Guardians for New Futures, said that it’s heartbreaking when a See SANCTUARY page A23

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SANCTUARY from page A22 running by September. Butler noted that more than $50,000 of the amount raised has come from the community. “People know this needs to happen for the children,” she said. ‘We’re so blessed to be in such a loving and caring community.” Although cash donations are welcome, Butler has a bigger “wish list.’ “I hope that businesses will open their inventory to furnish the house,” she said. “(We need) things like trundle beds, a sofa and chairs, dishes, toys, rugs. It’s so easy for an organization to pull from inventory and write it off.”

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wife who’s not a dragon. There will be wedding announcements and a registry for household items. They’ll adopt and there will be a birth announcement and baby registry for things like diapers and bottles. It’s a long-term way to keep people aware of the needs. This is a community project and our community is coming together to help these children. It’s really heartwarming.” For more information about Guardians for New Futures and the Sanctuary4Kids, visit the website www.gfnf4kids.org. Donations can be made at the website or by sending a check to Guardians for New Futures, 546 N.W. University Blvd., Suite 203, Port St. Lucie,

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Photo courtesy of the St. Lucie Ballet Dancers who will perform in the St. Lucie Ballet’s May 15 performance of the original ballet, ‘Alice in Wonderland,’ pose for a photo. The event will take place at the Sunrise Theatre. Pictured in the back row from the left are Kathryn Stuehmer, Pearl Ray, Rachel Barnum and Paige Sucharski. In the middle row are Beatrice Reyes, Addie Richardson , Macy Monroe, Liala Lezama and Isaiha Lezama. In the bottom row are performers Cassidy Daves and Tessa Hogge.

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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — The story of “Alice in Wonderland” is one of the most beloved of children’s stories. Lewis Carroll’s tale of the young girl and the White Rabbit who fall into a rabbit hole and find an incredible world of smiling Cheshire cats, a caterpillar on mushrooms, a Duchess, a living deck of playing cards and a Queen of Hearts, has captivated young and old for generations. The St. Lucie Ballet will present “Alice in Wonderland” at the Sunrise Theatre May 15. The production is original, with choreography by company founders Lydia Oquendo, Rogelio Corrales and guest artist and choreographer Reinhard von Rabenau. The role of Alice will be danced by Tessa Hogge, a student in the pre-professional program at the St. Lucie Ballet. The cast includes 80 students from beginners to pre-professional, including Macy Monroe, Kayla Kotko, and Kathryn Stuehmer. Demetrius Tucker will portray the Caterpillar and Isaiha Lezama will be the Mad Hatter. Oquendo spoke about this new production. “The music is a compilation of various composers that bring out the fun and zaniness of Alice’s

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TREASURE COAST — Riverside Theatre, led by Producing Artistic Director/CEO Allen D. Cornell and Managing Director/COO Jon R. Moses, is excited to announce its 2016-2017 Season. Building on the success and support the theatre has attained over the last few years, Riverside is proud to present another ambitious season of music, comedy and drama. “The 2015-2016 season was a great success,” says Cornell. “’A Chorus Line,’ ‘Hello Dolly,’ ‘Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike’ and ‘Freud’s Last Session’ achieved many sold-out performances. The critical acclaim and tremendous support of our patrons and audiences continue to encourage us to produce the finest professional productions possible. “Nothing touches the heart, educates the mind and lifts the spirit like a live performance. That is why next season offers seven dynamic productions that will fill our stages — productions that will amaze and delight everyone who experiences Riverside The-

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Photo courtesy of Riverside Theatre Current production of ‘Sister Act’ is running at Riverside Theatre until May 1. The new season lineup for season 2016-2017 is an-

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Stomp Out Child Abuse 5 and 10K Run/Walk will be at Tradition Field with registration starting at 5:30 a.m. The race starts at 7 a.m. Tradition Field is at 527 N.W. Peacock Blvd. For more, visit www.castletc.org/ stomp. Group bicycle road ride, 7:30 a.m., starting at Sprockets Adventures, 347 S.E. Port St. Lucie Blvd. Group ride goes along Crosstown Boulevard to PGA Village and Tradition. It’s for low to high experience and fitness levels. About 40 to 50 miles with good bailout points. Weekly event. For more, call (772) 3363399. Prehistoric Lifestyle guided hike will be 8 to 10 a.m. at the Steven J. Fousek Natural Area, Paleo Hammock Preserve. Learn how the earliest Native Americans in Florida used the abundant flora and fauna to build shelter, feed, and clothe themselves as you hike through a variety of habitats on the way to an ancient Indian mound. Afterwards participants will get hands-on discovery with some

of the technology used by early people to hunt and protect themselves against Florida’s megafauna. The preserve is at 8551 Carlton Road, Port St. Lucie. For more, call (772) 557-6235. Palm City Green Market at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, 2655 SW Immanuel Drive, Palm City, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Commercial venders are $25 per booth. Not-for-profit venders free. For more, call Arthur at (772) 3453797, or email communitygreenmarket@gmail.com. Zumba with Karla at the Port St. Lucie Community Center, 2195 S.E. Airoso Blvd., 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Zumba is an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness party that’s moving millions of people towards joy and health. The class is for those ages 14 and older. There’s a $20 monthly fee, or $7 for one class. For more, call Karla Aviles at (772) 240-9909. West End Grill Live music on the patio. 6 p.m.-10 p.m. 1680 St. Lucie West Blvd., St. Lucie

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ST. LUCIE WEST— Gareth Johnson, a world famous virtuoso violinist, returns Saturday, April 30, at 9:30-11:30 a.m., to perform violin concertos and solos for the community and string students of the Treasure Coast. The program is sponsored by Community Music School of Tradition Youth Orchestras Inc., and will be hosted by All Nations Life Development Christian Center at

862 S.W. Glenview Court, Port St. Lucie. Students in the School’s Chamber Ensemble Program will perform for Johnson and be critiqued. “He has performed all over the world, and now he comes to our town. He brings New York and London to us in the world of violin playing. He’s taken on an interest and a love for this string school that we have in St. Lucie and we are just very honored,” said Diane Hope Float, executive and artistic director.

“We need people like Gareth, who is 30 years old, to inspire our kids to become another Gareth for the world, and my heart is overflowing. It has been uphill to get this program and it has now just taken off. We are starting new programs in September, and in January we take in new beginning classes.” The ensembles to perform include: The Bach Chamber Ensemble; The Handel Chamber Ensemble; The Telemann Chamber

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Fine Italian Food and Wine Bar

St. Lucie Mets verses the Palm Beach Cardinals at Tradition Field, 525 N.W. Peacock Blvd. starting at 6:30 pm. Blue Point Special. For $15 get a game ticket and all-you-can-drink Blue Point from 5:30-7:30 p.m. For more, visit www.milb.com.

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SUNDAY, MAY 1 Treasure Coast Remote Control Scale Boaters 8 to 11 a.m. at the east side of Lake Tradition by Tradition Square. The group meets every Sunday, weather permitting. For more visit tcrcboaters.org.

APPETIZERS

Tradition Green Market will be 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Landing at Tradition, Southwest Village Parkway. Shop local vendors for produce, arts and crafts. Every Sunday.

Stuffed Mushrooms, sausage, peppers and onions ...................................... $12 8oz Seared Ahi Tuna w/Ponzu Sauce ........................................ $18 Bruschetta, tomato, onions, cilantro $10 SALADS Spinach Salad w/Bacon Vinaigrette . $13

St. Lucie Mets verses the Palm Beach Cardinals at Tradition Field, 525 N.W. Peacock Blvd. starting at 1 pm. For more, visit www.milb.

Shrimp & Scallops Ceviche.................. $19 Gorgonzola Salad ................................... $12 ENTREES 10oz NY Strip w/2 Butterfly Shrimp, mashed potatoes and green beans ......... $19.95 Baked Chicken, Garlic Potatoes, Caramelized Carrots and Corn on the Cob ................................................................$16

Rock n’ RiverWalk on the Riverwalk Stage, 121 S.W. Flagler Ave., Stuart, will be 1 to 4 p.m. For more about the lineup, visit www.historicdowntownstuart. com/rockin-riverwalk.

Salmon Florentine w/mashed potatoes and green beans ........................................................................$19 Entrees come with choice of salad, House or Caesar and Italian Bread. Reservations strongly suggested. Seating until 8:30pm.

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Social bridge 1 to 4 p.m. at the Port St. Lucie Community Center, 2195 S.E. Airoso Blvd. Play social, or “party,” bridge Monday afternoons with friendly people who, first and foremost, want to have an enjoyable, brain-stimulating time. All levels welcome. The phone number is (772) 8782277.

Dine In, Take Out or Delivery

FREE PIZZA 15% OFF Exp. 5-6-16

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Exp. 5-6-16 - One Coupon per Table.

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Beginner country line dance at the Port St. Lucie Community Center, 2195 S.E. Airoso Blvd. 6 to 8 p.m. Not just country line dancing but the best mix of country music. Line dancing is good for your mind, body, and soul. Dancing has many positive health benefits. There’s $6 fee. For more, email Kathy Parker at kat_dancing@yahoo.com

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Spanish Class advanced conversation level at Morningside Library, 2410 S.E. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie, 9 to 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. Ballet 7 to 8 p.m. at the Port St. Lucie Community Center, 2195 S.E. Airoso Blvd. This is a basic ballet class that can help your child with other activities, such as baton or gymnastics. Basic barre and center technique will be taught in order to improve coordination, stretch, and grace. Students should wear any solid colored body suit, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, and hair must be pulled back in bun or pony tail. There’s a $35 fee. For more, email Sonya Hoffman at jc1hoffman@yahoo.com.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 4 Pretty Princess Tea Party 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center, 9221 S.E. Civic Center Place. Children 2 and older can dress in their favorite royal attire and enjoy a story time with tea and snacks, singing and crafter. It’s on the first Wednesday of every month. Cost is $3 a child. For more, call Jennifer Romberger at (772) 8074499. Just Baby & Me at the Port St. Lucie Library, 180 S.W. Prima Vista Blvd., 10:30 to 11:25 a.m. Songs, stories and more. For babies to 2 years old. For more, call Alicia Bell at (772) 871-5450. Stained glass class 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Port St. Lucie Community Center, 2195 S.E. Airoso Blvd. Learn the art of creating stained glass in the six-week course for beginners and intermediates. You will learn basic and advanced skills and will complete one project in the Tiffany copper foil technique. Seating is limited. The class is for those ages 18 and older. The fee is $99. The phone number is (772) 878-2277. Corks for a Cause wine tasting event will be 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Enoteca Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar, 10472 S.W. Village Center Drive, Port St. Lucie. This

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Thank You. Please bear with us as we relocate our entire Steakhouse operation to our Jensen Beach location. We will be open and operating with the same people and same great menu on Tuesday, May17th. You may call for Reservations beginning on Monday, May16th. Thank you all for your support and we look forward to seeing you in Jensen Beach.

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PSL Botanical Gardens Jazz & Blues Night at Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens, 2410 S.E. Westmoreland Blvd. The fun starts at 6:30 p.m. Listen to the wonderful sounds of the Fort Pierce Jazz and Blues Society indoors at the Gardens every other Wednesday night from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Admission is only $5. For more, call (772) 337-1959. Tae Kwon Do, beginners class at the Port St. Lucie Community Center, 2195 S.E. Airoso Blvd. for those ages 6 to 11. The class is 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Martial Arts classes are offered by the American Kang Duk Won Association in the traditional style of Tae Kwon Do and have been in Port St. Lucie for 30 years. Classes include kakas, sparring, and beginning and advanced self-defense. All classes are taught by certified black belt instructors. This is an ongoing program. No contract, no registration fees. The classes are $37.75 monthly. For more, call Charlene Watson, at (772) 342-4727.

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Writers Workshop at Morningside Library at 2410 S.E. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie, 9 a.m. to noon. Meet with other writers in the Morningside Writers Group to read and critique writing in preparation for publishing. Drop in for a visit, or take work to read. For more, call Maureen Gallagher, (772) 3375632.

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C ome out an enjoy the stu d den auditioning fo ts Ft. Pierce Jazz r the Annual, Yearly & Blues Scholarships A $1,000.00 sc holarship wil l be awarded T ues., May 24, at Sunrise Th eatre’s Black Box.”

Ft. Pierce Jazz & Blues Society presents FDO, the final 17 piece Big Swingin’ Band concert of the year on May 17 in the Black Box, 117 2nd St, Ft Pierce, Fl. At 7PM! Get there early for a good seat, no reservations available.”

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Tae Kwon Do, advanced class at the Port St. Lucie Community Center, 2195 S.E. Airoso Blvd. for those 12 and older. The class is 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Martial Arts classes are offered by the American Kang Duk Won Association in the traditional style of Tae Kwon Do and have been in Port St. Lucie for 30 years. Classes include kakas, sparring, and beginning and advanced self-defense. All classes are taught by certified black belt instructors. This is an ongoing program. No contract, no registration fees. The classes are $37.75 monthly. For more, call Charlene Watson, at (772) 342-4727.

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story,” she said. “Alice will go down a hole and there will be fun magic with backdrops and props.” The program began with a suggestion from students. “The kids at the school suggested we tackle it,” Oquendo said. “They loved the story. It’s fun and they love the characters, and the comedy.” The family-friendly show, suitable for all ages, will feature the famous croquet game and all of the touches readers would expect from the story. In the story, live flamingos were used as croquet mallets and hedgehogs as balls.

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It will be fun to see what the chorographers have come up with for that scene alone. It is so nice to have something for the family to do in May, a time when so many other things have closed down for the summer. It’s a great way to introduce youngsters both to live theater and ballet. If you don’t go, the Queen of Hearts may well say, “Off with their heads!” The St. Lucie Ballet presents “Alice in Wonderland” at the Sunrise Theatre. 117 S. Second St., Fort Pierce, May 15 at 2 p.m. Tickets range in price form $20$35. Call the box office at (772) 4614775 or order online at www. sunrisetheatre.com.

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atre.” The season begins in October with a wonderful musical showcasing the songs of Johnny Cash in “Ring of Fire.” January brings the hit Broadway musical still playing the Great White Way, “Chicago” followed by Noel Coward’s delightful comedy, “Private Lives.” The next production on the Stark Stage is the legendary musical “Mame,” and the season concludes with the energetic

VIRTUOSO from page B5 Ensemble and The Vivaldi Chamber Ensemble. The program is free and open to the public. Especially invited are children and youth who always wanted to learn to play a stringed instrument but do not have an orchestra program in their school to learn. Community Music School of Tradition Youth Orchestras, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)3 all-string school teaching violin, viola, cello, bass and orchestral performance to students from beginning to artist levels, ages 9-18. Its mission is “To change children’s and youth lives through stringed instrument performance and to bring about social

throwback to the 70’s, “Saturday Night Fever.” Two distinctive theatre pieces play the Waxlax Stage, “An Empty Plate” in the Café Grand Boeuf in January and “The Christians” in March. Subscriptions are now available for 3, 4 and 5 show packages on the Stark Stage. Waxlax Stage productions can be added to the show packages. For more information on prices and subscription options, call the Box Office at (772) 231-6990 or online at www.riversidetheatre.com.

change in our communities.” The school has four in-resident orchestras: English Chamber Orchestra; Tradition Youth Orchestra; Baroque Players and the Bach Beginning Orchestra and is in its 4th year of development. Students enroll in the school by audition, and pay no tuition to be trained. The school relies on business and corporate sponsorships and donations to keep its doors open to gifted and talented students desiring to learn to play string instruments. For more information, call Dr. Diane Hope Float, executive and artistic director at (772) 345-2933 or by visiting the website at www. communitymusicschooloftradition. com.

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CALENDAR from page B9 to 4:30 p.m. Take a board, or join others already playing. All levels welcome. For more, call Maureen Gallagher, (772) 3375632. West End Grill Live music on the patio. 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Tues. through Sat. 1680 St. Lucie West Blvd., St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 343-1146. Spanish Class beginning conversation level at Morningside Library, 2410 S.E. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie, 6 to 7:30 p.m. This advanced Spanish class is taught by a volunteer instructor from Hispanics in Action, Inc. For more information, call (772) 337-5632. Rinelli’s Yellow Tail Restaurant Karaoke 7 p.m. to close. 101 N. Second St., Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 466-5474.

FRIDAY, MAY 6 Tai chi Yang form at Oxbow Eco-Center, 9:30 and 10:45 a.m. Tai chi instructors Hildie and Hector Ruiz-Puyana will lead classes 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. Reservation is a must. Oxbow Eco-Center is at 5400 N.E. St. James Drive, Port St. Lucie. For more, call (772) 785-5833. Rhythm & Rhyme at the Port St. Lucie Library, 180 S.W. Prima Vista Blvd., 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Early literacy through rhymes, stories and movement. For more, call Alicia Bell at (772) 871-5368. Chair yoga at the Port St. Lucie Community Center, 2195 S.E. Airoso Blvd. 11 to 11:50 a.m. The phone number is (772) 878-2277. Food truck invasion at Tradition Square 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. This is a huge outdoor picnic where food trucks of different origins, cuisine and menus prepare food that is cooked to order. It’s not fast food and a bunch of these trucks are run by chefs. A great deal of fusion cuisine, comfort foods and sweet treats to choose from. West End Grill Live music on the patio. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. 1680 St. Lucie West Blvd., St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 343-1147.

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TREASURE COAST — Baby Kaya was born four months early and spent the first five months of her life in the hospital. Thanks to excellent medical care and assistance from the March of Dimes, Kaya is doing well today. As the April recipient of the Dyer Difference Award for St. Lucie County, the March of Dimes recently received a check for $3,000 and a plaque of recognition from owners Will and Tatiana Dyer and General Manager Tina Klein. Because premature birth is the No. 1 killer of babies in the United States, the March of Dimes is dedicated to providing a fighting chance for every baby by helping mothers have full-term pregnancies and healthy babies through research and education. Accepting the award on behalf of the March of Dimes was Reece Ortolani, director of cardiopulmonary services at HCA Health Care. She shared the story of her own son. “My son, Mark, was born six to eight weeks early in 1987 and coded (died) on three occasions,” said Ortolani. “I was advised not to name him and was cautioned to be prepared to expect the worst

Photo courtesy of Dyer Chevrolet Tatiana and Will Dyer, March of Dimes’ Reece Ortolani, and Dyer Chevrolet General Manager Tina Klein or at the least to deal with a developmentally-delayed and blind child due to the high oxygenation over such a long period delivered through the mechanical ventilator keeping my tiny infant alive. The March of Dimes was there for me. “This year, Mark is about to celebrate his 29th birthday, is married to a trauma nurse, and is about to be matched in his internship for residency as a medical doctor.” Since relocating to the area in 2008, each month, members of the Dyer Chevrolet Fort Pierce staff meet to review the applications which have been submitted

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