Local EventsTake a Walk or Run with The Hit Kicker on February 4 & 5
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For more information on Public Service Announcements
please call (321) 984-1000.
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Brevard County Parks and Rec. is offering several programs for seniors through the South Beach Community Center, 500
Old Florida Trail in Melbourne Beach. Activities include croquet, bocce ball, horseshoes, cornhole, a ladies tea, a walking club,
and more. For more information about these and other programs for people of all aes plese contact the center at (321) 952-3210.
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Brevard County's North and South Animal Care and Adoption Shelters are in desperate need of kitten food. There has recently been a number of
owner-surrendered animals and adandonments and the shelter is hoping you can help. PLEASE drop off ANY donation of pet food
and if you are looking to adopt a dog or cat please take a look and see the pets inside. There are many many loving pets that are
in need of a best friend and a forever home. For more info. please call the South Animal Care Center (321) 253-6608 or the North
Animal Care Center (321) 264-5119.
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There is a Lil' Sports Program from 4 to 5 at the Rodes Park Community Center, located inside the new Max K. Rhodes
Park Community Center in West Melbourne. This is for children ages 3 to 5 years old and is centered around basics of different sports in a safe, encouraging environment. The cost is $30 a month. For more info. please visit www.LilSports.net.
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Brevard County Parks and Rec. is offering Zumba Classes at the POW/MIA Park on Monday evenings from 6-7 pm. The park is at
5995 North US 1 in Melbourne. For for info. please email Victoria@321fitnessparty.com.
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Brevard County Parks and Rec. is now offering Pickleball at Viera Regional Center, 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way in Viera
for players of all ages and skill levels. Equipment is provided. Games will be played Monday through Thursday evening. The cost is
$2 per person. For more info. call (321) 433-4891.
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Brevard County Parks and Recreation is offering cardio kickboxing class at South Beach Community Center, 500 Old Florida Trail in Melbourne Beach. For more info. or to pre-register, please call South Beach Community Center at (321) 952-3210.
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The University of Florida/IFAS/Brevard Country Extension along with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is teaching local Hunter Safety Classes monthly at Titusville Rifle and Pistol Club in Mims AND at Port Malabar Rifle and Pistol Club in Palm Bay. For more info. call (321) 633-1702 ext. 229.
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Brevard County Parks and Rec. is seeking volunteers to help at Erna Nixon Park in Melbourne. Volunteers are needed for special events, maintenance, plant removal, and clean ups and school field trips. For more info. call 321-952-4525 or email Ernanixonpark@brevardparks.com.
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Brevard County Library patrons can now pay for library fines, fees or lost material online. For more information log on to www.mylibraryworld.com to make payements using your credit cards. Also, Brevard County libraries are now offering free foreign language lessons online through Rocket Languages. For more information contact your nearest Brevard Library.
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Volunteers are needed to help with the "Meals on Wheels" program. If you are interested in Volunteering contact Kelly Rhoads at
(321) 639-8770.
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Brevard County Animal Services is seeking volunteers to walk dogs at the Titusville and Melbourne shelters. Volunteers will provide daily exercise, affection and socialization for the dogs. Applicants interested in volunteering should contact the shelter at 633-2024 or go to http://www.brevardanimalservices.com (look for volunteer program.)
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The South Beach Community Center, 500 Old Florida Trail in Melbourne Beach is offering fitness programs for all ages. For more info. including fees and schedules call 952-3210.
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Rolling Readers is looking for volunteers to read aloud to a classroon, Tutor/Mentor one on one with students to help them improve their reading skills or you can participate in G.R.I.P. working with 8-9 year olds using hands-on activities in a small group game-oriented setting. Free training and materials are provided. Call 254-9976 to sign up or go to www.rollingreadersspacecoast.com for more info.
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Guardian Ad Litem is an organization of volunteers who represent the best interest of abused, abandoned or neglected children in court. 80 new Volunteers must be 19 years old and have never have had a felony.
If you are interested in becoming a Guardian Ad Litem please go to www.gal.fl.gov or call Patricia at (321) 690-6823.
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The Space Coast Chapter of the Compassionate Friends (a self-help organization who have all experienced the tragic loss of a child), is meeting twice monthly at two locations on the Space Coast. In Melbourne, the meeting is the third Tuesday of the month from 7-9 pm at the courtyard by Marriott, US 192 (West New Haven Avenue). For more info. call 610-7875. The Cocoa Beach Meeting is the first Tuesday of the month from 6-8 pm at the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 525 Minutemen Causeway at Fellowship Hall in Cocoa Beach. For more info. on this meeting call 223-4861 or 452-1347. They also hold Monthly luncheons. For more information on the luncheons call 757-3637 or go to www.griefsupportdeathofchild.org.
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Florida's Blood Centers needs blood donations. To find a location near you www.floridasbloodcenters.org or call 1-888-9DONATE.
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Go to www.brevardservices.com for a list of lost and stray pets that have been picked up by the Animal Services Officers or dropped off at the South Area or North Area Care Center.There are also links for Adoptable pets, and other info. Call 633-2024 or go to their website listed above.
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Brevard County Animal Services and Enforcement offers a $25 spay-neuter rebate to promote sterilization of pet dogs and cats. Rebates apply to “owned” companion animals only. You can get an application the South Animal Care and Adoption Center, 5100 West Eau Gallie Blvd. in Melbourne, the North Animal Care and Adoption Center, 2605 Flake Road in Titusville, or Animal Services and Enforcement, 1515 Sarno Road in Melbourne. For more info. 255-4346, 617-7503 or go to www.brevardanimalservices.com.
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