Caregivers caring for dementia patients get help from Council on Aging Martin County Caregivers of dementia patients face physical, mental, emotional and often financial challenges to keep their loved ones safe and comfortable. The Council on Aging Martin County now offers a program, called GUIDE, that helps the caregiver as well as the patient and [...]
VIM Gala 2025 celebrates Old Havana Nights Volunteers in Medicine (VIM) Clinic announced that its VIM Gala 2025, themed "Old Havana Nights," will take place on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, at the prestigious Willoughby Golf Club, starting at 6 p.m. This vibrant event will celebrate the Clinic’s legacy of providing free, compassionate health care to [...]
Exhibit celebrates special needs Village Artists VB An upcoming exhibit will spotlight the incredible talents of the special needs community at the Celebrating Special Needs Village Artists exhibition, presented in collaboration with Village Arts VB and Art at the Emerson Gallery. This event showcases the exceptional creativity of differently-abled artists, providing a platform for their artistic expressions. [...]
Light up your holidays at Heathcote's Garden of Lights Heathcote Botanical Gardens’ annual Garden of lights 2024 runs until January 4, 2025! To purchase tickets, click here. The Gates open at 5:30 p.m. for admission, and the guests are allowed to enter until 8:30 pm. With your paid admission, you are treated to not just [...]
VBMA offers Winter Term art classes Artists at all levels are welcome to enroll in VBMA winter workshops and classes. Ten- and five-week courses begin on January 6. A second session of five-week courses begins on February 10. Winter term features a variety of two- and three-day intensive workshops in ceramics, photography, expressive drawing, and [...]
Whiskers in Wonderland: A holiday bazaar for a cause The Humane Society of St. Lucie County announces its 4th Annual Holiday Bazaar, Whiskers in Wonderland, on Saturday, Dec. 14th, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. This free event promises a magical evening filled with family fun, pet-friendly activities, and holiday cheer! Bring the whole family – [...]
Kara Stimpson joins Helping People Succeed as president and CEO Kara Stimpson, the new president and CEO of Helping People Succeed, had an ah-ha moment two years ago while she was touring Florida colleges with her two youngest children. Stimpson says, “We were so enjoying ourselves, driving up the coast of Florida, visiting campuses and [...]
Economic Opportunities Council (EOC) is awarded Early Head Start grant from Dept. of Health and Human Services The Economic Opportunities Council (EOC) of Indian River has been awarded an Early Head Start grant to support the vital needs of 40 pregnant women, infants, and toddlers in Indian River County. This grant will enable EOC to [...]
Honor loved ones at annual Tree of Life Remembrance Ceremonies Treasure Coast Hospice will hold its annual Tree of Life remembrance ceremonies in December, giving the community an opportunity to come together to honor loved ones during the holiday season. This year, Tree of Life events will be held in Ft. Pierce and Stuart and [...]
Lynne Barletta awarded 2024 Community Advocate of the Year by Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody Lynne Barletta, founder of the Florida Faith Alliance and a relentless advocate against human trafficking, has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Community Advocate of the Year Award by Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody through the annual Florida Human Trafficking Summit [...]