Community Corner
Comedian Ron White
from:Maxwell C. King Center For The Performing ArtsComedian Ron 'Tater Salad' White is probably best known as the cigar smoking, scotch drinking funnyman from the "Blue Collar Comedy" phenomenon. He broke out on his own...
Read more...Fisheries Management, Fish Preparation and Outboard Motor Classes Offered
MELBOURNE,FL---Fisheries management, fish preparation and outboard motor classes will be offered this month by the University of Florida Brevard County Extension Service’s...
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EarthTalk: Energy-hogging TVs
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: I need to replace my old TV. Can you tell me which of the latest models is the greenest? I was told that the flat-screen/plasmas are real energy hogs. What do you...
Read more...Public Hearings On RV Parking Ordinance Rescheduled
from:City Of Melbourne
Public hearings by the Brevard County Board of County Commissioners
regarding changes to the ordinance regulating parking, locating and
storage of recreational vehicles and RV...
What's playing this week in Melbourne
Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat yourself to any of the great movies and more playing in the Melbourne area. We’ve got the hookup on movie times, new DVD releases...
Cooking And Canning Classes Offered
West Melbourne, FL - Classes in cooking and canning will be offered next month through the University of Florida Brevard County Extension Service.
“Healthy Homemade...
The (Even Greater) Outdoors: Get Out There!
In an age where we spend our days hooked up to Bluetooths, broadband and Blackberries, spending a little time in Nature is even more important to our sanity.Slowing...
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Sun, Sand and Splash Spell Summer Fun in Florida!
Nothing says "summer" like spending time by the water. Sure, you could just flop on a towel and leave it at that…but why not make the most of your day in the...
Read more...Fourth Friday Film Festival
Art House Theater meets the Art House! Benefit LoPressionism Gallery’s future Dr. Seuss art exhibit with your $3 donation and we will add a little culture to your life. Join...
Read more...Time Is Running Out to Register for the August 26 Primary
from:City Of Melbourne
Book Closing : Time is running out to register for the August 26th Primary Election. If you are not yet registered in BREVARD COUNTY or wish to update your record or change...
Applications Being Accepted for Brevard Citizens Academy
from:City Of MelbourneVIERA, Fla. – Applications are now being accepted for the fall
session of the Brevard County Citizens Academy, a free eight-week program beginning September 3, providing...
Prescribed Burns Prevent Wildfires in South Brevard
from:City Of MelbourneBrevard County Nature Sanctuaries managed under the Brevard County Environmentally Endangered Lands Program that had recently been treated with prescribed fire, acted as a barrier...
Read more...Going Digital for Artists Workshop
"Going Digital for Artists" teaches anyone, especially artists, who need to photograph their work, format it electronically to submit to art shows, galleries, or trade...
Read more...A Special Message from Governor Charlie Crist, May 20, 2008
This week I have the
privilege of signing three pieces of legislation that will make a real
difference in Floridians’ access to health care. Today, I am signing
Senate Bill...
Animal Shelters Need Pet Food Donations
from:City Of MelbourneMELBOURNE, FL--It’s that time of year again when the shelters are crowded and the cupboards are bare. Brevard County’s South and North Animal Care and Adoption Centers...
Read more...Don’t let dining out in the Melbourne area do you in!
Going out to eat in Melbourne and the surrounding area is one of life’s great pleasures. But too often, all those goodies on the menu can leave your waistline feeling a little,...
2 comments Read more...Websites Made Easy Workshop
This is a workshop we've devised in response to consistent queries from our customers looking for someone who can design an affordable website. We're pleased to introduce this new...
Read more...Department of Health Warns of Risks To Private Potable Wells Due To Wildfires
from:City Of MelbourneBREVARD COUNTY, FL--Wildfires can potentially cause contamination to the potable water supply from private drinking water wells. Drinking contaminated water may cause illness....
Read more...Brevard Emergency Management Update #9
from:City Of MelbourneThe Brevard County Sheriff’s Office has closed State Road 524 between Adamson Road and Cox Road due to the smoky conditions from the controlled burn occurring in that area. This...
Read more...Brevard Emergency Management Update #10
from:City Of Melbourne
United Way has partnered with the following organizations to serve as access points for citizens affected by the fires in Palm Bay and other areas of Brevard –
...
Winning the Real Estate Game in Melbourne in a Tough Market
It's pretty much accepted fact that a Florida home is one of the best investments you can make; but like many things in life, timing is everything.
Recent...
Health Advisory Regarding Wildfire Smoke
from:City Of Melbourne
Smoke is a respiratory irritant, and can cause a scratchy throat, and/or irritated eyes and nose. Smoke may also worsen conditions such as asthma and other chronic...
Brevard Emergency Management Update #3
from:City Of MelbourneROCKLEDGE, FL– CORRECTION on the shelter at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church: this is not a pet-friendly shelter, but people who have arrived with their pets are keeping the...
Read more...Brevard Emergency Management Update #8
from:City Of MelbourneThe shelter at Central Baptist Church, 2503 Country Club Road in Melbourne, is being closed due to lack of occupants; the other South Brevard shelter, at Our Lady of Grace...
Read more...Traffic Advisory
from:City Of MelbourneThe Brevard County Fire-Rescue Division and the Brevard County Sheriff's Office are currently working a large brush fire in the Valkaria, Florida area.
As a result of the...
Brevard County Fire Rescue Media Release - Malabar Fire Update
from:City Of MelbourneBrevard County, FL--Brush fires continue to pose a threat to homes in the area of Rocky Point Road, Malabar. The fire has jumped US1 and continues to move east prompting the...
Read more...Space Coast Area Transit Sets Monthly Ridership Record
from:City Of MelbourneCOCOA, FL--According to preliminary Fixed Route ridership numbers, Space Coast Area Transit provided 104,200 passenger boardings in the month of April, the highest monthly...
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Brevard County’s Spring Citizens Academy Graduates
from:City Of MelbourneViera, FL – Twenty-six citizens graduated from the Brevard County Citizens Academy this morning at the Brevard County Board of County Commissioners meeting.
Graduates...
Brevard County Legislative Delegation Supports Space Industry
from:City Of Melbourne“Senator Posey, Representative Mayfield, Representative Needelman, Representative Poppell, Representative Altman, and Representative Sasso each understand and appreciate the...
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Two wheels are better than four!
Whether it’s a gutsy mountain bike, a sleek racer or your trusty Schwinn with the playing cards in the spokes, time to get out and see the world on two wheels.May is...
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Jefferson Award Winners Selected
from:City Of MelbourneVIERA, FL--Brevard Commission on Aging volunteer Ron Morgan and the Brevard 4-H Horse Advisory have been selected to receive Jefferson Awards for Public Service on behalf of the...
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Civic Involvement Award Winners Selected
from:City Of MelbourneVIERA, FL -- Brevard County Government volunteers Nancy Brainard, Bridget Geiger, Janie Holman, Dr. David Paterno, Denise Simpson, and Renee Valletutti have been selected to...
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JuneFit Tip: Stretching is for Everyday!
from:JuneFit - Health and Fitness TipsMy motto is, "Stretching is for Everyday", and I do practice what I preach. Research has indicated that regular stretching may be more effective in preventing injuries...
1 comment Read more...Lights Out For Sea Turtles
from:City Of MelbourneViera, FL - Thousands of endangered and threatened sea turtles nest on Brevard County’s beaches each year. Toward the end of June, hatchlings begin to emerge from their nests...
Read more...The 3rd Annual Locals Only Show
This show will benefit the KLD Youth Foundation. The artists of the show will include: Russ Taylor, Brenda Truesdale, Ellen Lindner, & Fred Samuelson. It is a locals only show...
Read more...Local Coordinating Board Seeking Volunteer Members
The Brevard County Local Coordinating Board for Transportation Disadvantaged Services is seeking applications for volunteer members for their Board. The Local Coordinating Board...
Read more...2007 Brevard County Annual Report Posted
VIERA, FL-- In an effort to provide the citizens of Brevard County with an update on county projects and accomplishments, the 2007 Annual Report has been posted online for viewing...
Read more...Jazzercise Class Begins on April 28 in Micco
Micco, FL-– The Brevard County Parks and Recreation Department will
start a Jazzercise class Monday, April 28 at the South Mainland
Community Center located at 3700 Allen...
Construction Begins on Pineda Realignment
VIERA, FL – Preparatory work is underway on the Pineda Causeway between US1 and Wickham Road, as the realignment phase begins.
J.R. Davis Construction received the...
Support Mounts for Governor Crist’s Health Care Plan
Governor Crist’s plan to provide affordable health insurance for
Florida’s uninsured is moving through the legislative process. Senate Bill 2534, sponsored by...
21st Annual Florida's Vietnam and All Veterans Reunion
- Live Music
- Food and Drinks
- Military Vendors
- Military Displays
- Pow / Mia Ceremonies
- The Last Patrol
Meet Your Vet Brothers & Sisters...
2008 Melbourne Art Festival
from:The Melbourne Art Festival
The Melbourne Art Festival is a nationally recognized event held each year on
the fourth full weekend in April in historic downtown Melbourne, Florida. Join
us for our 24th...
Free drug and alcohol site buzznot.com
Come join our community site as a friend or a memorial at
www.buzznot.com and help us show the problems with drugs and alcohol.
Free service to all who want...
An Invitation to our Melbourne Community: BLOG ON!
Since this site is all about Melbourne, we’d like to get the
unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to...
Fearon's Awareded Contract
Fearon's Design Center was recently awareded the contract for the installation of silk trees and plants in the new Viera Health Park. The massive facily owned by Health First is...
Read more...A New Look, More Info, New Ways to Share on our new Melbourne Community Site!
Welcome to Melbourne's new "shared community webspace", at AmericanTowns.com! Not just a fresh new look, but a whole host of new features and resources neatly organized...
2 comments Read more...Make a difference in Melbourne! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunity
You want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where to start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Melbourne area and around the...
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One Child, One Laptop, Endless Possibilities!
It’s a simple, yet profound concept: giving two billion kids in developing nations laptop computers – then watching them change the world.
The One...
Melbourne Entreprenuer Starts Dog Walking Business
from:Walker Pet Services, LLCWalker Pet Services, LLC. Licensed and Insured. Member of Pet Sitters Associates, LLC.
A new local Dog Walking Company has emerged in Melbourne, FL. Walker Pet Services, LLC...
New Sports Website for teams and leagues in Melbourne
Sports is meant to be about fun, teamwork, skillbuilding and achievement… NOT endless phone calls, scheduling mix-ups and fundraising hassles. Now AmericanTowns – the online...
Read more...The Producers
from:Maxwell C. King Center For The Performing ArtsEverything you've heard is true! 'Mel Brooks has put the comedy back into musical comedy. THE PRODUCERS is the funniest, most fearlessly irreverent thing ever seen on stage' (USA...
Read more...Burn The Floor
from:Maxwell C. King Center For The Performing ArtsFeaturing forty-four world champion dancers from fifteen countries, BURN THE FLOOR reinvents Ballroom for the new millennium as it explores the world of dance and presents the...
Read more...Four Seasons and More
from:Maxwell C. King Center For The Performing ArtsGALMONT BALLET AND BREVARD BALLET THEATER present "Four Seasons and More"
The Glazunov's Four Seasons is the perfect musical inspiration for a story of dreams. A...
A Kid's Life
from:Maxwell C. King Center For The Performing ArtsA Kid's Life is a heartwarming musical filled with upbeat music, dazzling dance and a cast of colorful characters. Meet Zack, an adorable 5-year-old boy, with his golden retriever...
Read more...Sinbad
from:Maxwell C. King Center For The Performing ArtsA popular comedian, actor and commercial spokesperson, Sinbad entertains audiences with his unique and hilarious humor. He never tells jokes, "I don't know any," he...
Read more...Kids World
from:The Melbourne Art FestivalFree entertainment & activity center for your family!
KidsWorld, sponsored by The Real Yellow Pages from Bell South, provides stimulating entertainment and art activities...
Brian Culbertson
from:Maxwell C. King Center For The Performing ArtsThis talented composer/arranger/keyboardist/trombonist has had a successful run of chart-topping CDs and #1 singles including Back In The Day, Do You Really Love Me, Get It On,...
Read more...Party for the Planet
from:Brevard ZooParty for the Planet
Mark your calendars for our annual Party for the Planet event at Brevard Zoo Saturday April 21. The event promotes animal and energy conservation and is...
Nestor Torres
from:Maxwell C. King Center For The Performing ArtsOver the past decade, Grammy Award winning flutist Nestor Torres has all but defined a new genre of popular music. His style blends the spicy rhythms of his Caribbean homeland...
Read more...Ramona Quimby
from:Maxwell C. King Center For The Performing ArtsLife is no picnic growing up! For Ramona life is a mess! Her sister is a pain, her Aunt Bea may marry a dork and her Dad just lost his job. Life is no picnic and growing up isn't...
Read more...Clifford the Big Red Dog Live!
from:Maxwell C. King Center For The Performing ArtsBack by popular demand! Our favorite crimson canine returns bringing his friends from Birdwell Island including Emily Elizabeth, Cleo, T-Bone, Jetta and Charlie. Clifford fans...
Read more...Pirates of Penzance
from:Maxwell C. King Center For The Performing ArtsCarl Rosa Opera Company Gilbert & Sullivan's Pirates of Penzance
Lock up your daughters, the pirates are coming to town! Come join this band of swashbuckling buccaneers,...
Vultures
from:Brevard ZooVultures
Do you know vultures? One can never miss those ghastly creatures when a dozen are blocking an intersection, cleaning up the animal remnants that line Florida...
Lewis Black
from:Maxwell C. King Center For The Performing ArtsAs 'America's Foremost Commentator on Everything,' Lewis Black is a weekly political commentator on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. He's a Yale-educated storyteller with his nose...
Read more...ISH Final Performance
from:Maxwell C. King Center For The Performing ArtsBased in Amsterdam Holland, ISH is best known for merging club music, hip-hop dance and performance art to help young people explore their potential while developing their...
Read more...Vince Gill
from:Maxwell C. King Center For The Performing ArtsVince Gill is one of the most popular mainstream country performers of our time with such hits as One More Last Chance, If You Ever Have Forever In Mind and Let's Make Sure We...
Read more...Bobby Vinton
from:Maxwell C. King Center For The Performing ArtsBillboard Magazine called him the all-time most successful love singer of the 'Rock Era'. The songs Bobby has recorded over the years have become classics, including 'Roses Are...
Read more...AntiGravity
from:Maxwell C. King Center For The Performing ArtsThe critically acclaimed New York-based company that has amazed audiences at the Olympics, MTV Music Awards and Grammy Awards, blends the athleticism of world-class gymnastics,...
Read more...Swan Lake
from:Maxwell C. King Center For The Performing ArtsThe legendary Swan Lake has appealed to audiences of all ages for a century! This season's premier by The Space Coast Ballet company features international dancers with sumptuous...
Read more...Step Afrika!
from:Maxwell C. King Center For The Performing ArtsA powerful collaborative dance project between young artists from the United States and the South Africa based Soweto Dance Theatre. Step Afrika! Displays exact precision with an...
Read more...Leahy
from:Maxwell C. King Center For The Performing ArtsThis Canadian powerhouse of eight musical brothers and sisters astonishes audiences wherever they perform. A whirlwind triple-threat of fiddle-driven music, dance and vocals with...
Read more...Golf The Musical
from:Maxwell C. King Center For The Performing ArtsGOLF The Musical
'A good walk spoiled,' is how the game of golf is described by Mark Twain. Exasperating for some, exciting for others, the world of golf is revealed in this...
The Beach Boys
from:Maxwell C. King Center For The Performing ArtsGood Vibrations will be filling the air when the most successful and important American band of the rock music era returns to the King Center. Known for their rich vocal harmonies...
Read more...Playwright Discovery Staged Reading
from:Maxwell C. King Center For The Performing ArtsWritten by emerging young playwrights in grades 9-12, experience these selected one-act scripts that depict the challenges of living with a disability.
Additional Visitor...
Neil Berg's 100 Years of Broadway
from:Maxwell C. King Center For The Performing ArtsIf you?re a fan of Broadway show tunes, rejoice! Direct from New York, five
of Broadway?s finest stars bring us a dazzling tune-filled tribute to the Great White Way. Featuring...
Irvin Mayfield New Orleans Jazz Orchestra
from:Maxwell C. King Center For The Performing ArtsThe New Orleans Jazz Orchestra (NOJO) is a spirited 16-piece band steeped in the tradition of blues, swing and spirituals. In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, NOJO's mission is to...
Read more...Patti LaBelle
from:Maxwell C. King Center For The Performing ArtsOne of contemporary music's living legends, Patti is known for her high-octane concerts. With soaring vocals, Ms. LaBelle delivers a song as only she can pure heart and soul. This...
Read more...Creativity With Emphasis on Life Coaching
from:Lopressionism GalleryCreativity With Emphasis on Life Coaching
Surrounded by the uplifting imagery & positive energy of an art gallery & doing various exercises with color, Maria helps...
Beginning Watercolor
from:Lopressionism GalleryLearn to paint with watercolors In a series of classes totalling 9 hours. This workshop is designed to introduce watercolors as a fun and rewarding experience. Learn how to master...
Read more...Artist's Media Sampler Workshop
from:Lopressionism GalleryArtist's Media Sampler Workshop
Have you always thought about being an artist, but don't know what kind of art you'd like to do? Then this workshop is for you because it will...
Michael Franks Opening: Steve Oliver
from:Maxwell C. King Center For The Performing ArtsMICHAEL FRANKS Opening: STEVE OLIVER
Seamlessly weaving lyrics of stunning sensuality, wit, reflection and literary eloquence, Michael Franks has mesmerized an international...
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo
from:Maxwell C. King Center For The Performing ArtsThe boys are back and we can't wait to see them! Since 1974 this classically trained all male ballet company has been entertaining and delighting audiences around the world. With...
Read more...Conservation Lectures
from:Brevard ZooConservation Lectures
Thursday, February 15
7 p.m. at the Zoo
Author and zoologist, Delfi Messinger is the Director of Animal Programs at the Jacksonville Zoo....
Science Cafe
from:Brevard ZooScience Cafe
Brevard Zoo and Florida Institute of Technology will begin hosting Science Cafes the second Tuesday of every month at the Pizza Gallery and Grill at the Avenue...
Animal Enrichment Weekend
from:Brevard ZooAnimal Enrichment Weekend
Over President's Weekend, February 17-19, visit the Zoo for animal mania. Get up close and personal with some of our favorite zoo animals like...
Boney James
from:Maxwell C. King Center For The Performing ArtsThe multi-talented saxophonist, keyboardist, producer and songwriter, Boney James has earned a long and varied career that spawned four consecutive gold albums and numerous...
Read more...Hubbard Street Dance Chicago
from:Maxwell C. King Center For The Performing ArtsOne of the most original forces in contemporary dance, this critically acclaimed company is known for its exuberant, athletic and innovative repertoire. 'The troupe can dance...
Read more...Julio Iglesias
from:Maxwell C. King Center For The Performing ArtsThe world's most popular living singer, Julio Iglesias has taken the world by storm. This Latin heartthrob pours every ounce of his being into his songs communicating meaningful...
Read more...CeCe Winans
from:Maxwell C. King Center For The Performing ArtsCelebrate 'Black History Month' with one of the most popular gospel artists today! CeCe seamlessly transitions from R&B to pop to deeply felt gospel fervor showcasing her...
Read more...Peking Acrobats
from:Maxwell C. King Center For The Performing ArtsHailing from the People's Republic of China and carefully selected from the finest acrobat schools, these gymnasts, jugglers, cyclists and tumblers transform a 2000-year old...
Read more...Garrison Keillor
from:Maxwell C. King Center For The Performing ArtsNoted author and Grammy Award winner Garrison Keillor is host of 'A Prairie Home Companion,' heard each week by millions of listeners on nearly 600 public radio stations....
Read more...Riverdance
from:Maxwell C. King Center For The Performing ArtsEXPERIENCE THE ORIGINAL... RIVERDANCE. Now in its 11th phenomenal year,' the internationally-acclaimed celebration of Irish music, song, and dance that has touched the hearts of...
Read more...Marc Salem's Mind Games
from:Maxwell C. King Center For The Performing ArtsMarc Salem's Mind Games
As profiled by Mike Wallace on 60 Minutes, world-renowned mentalist Marc Salem takes his audience on a captivating excursion into the possibilities of...
Your Melbourne Real Estate Roadmap
It’s the place where you celebrate family gatherings, sleep late on the weekends and pour most of your money into. It’s the place where you live – and the right place has...
5 comments Read more...Looking for tickets to a hot local event?
Standing in line for tickets is a drag! Whether its a local sports event in the Melbourne area, that can’t-miss “reunion” concert halfway across Florida or the latest ...
Read more...Great resources for local school information in & around Melbourne
Finding the right school for your child – then helping them get the most out of their education – produces as much pressure as, oh, say, being asked to host the Oscars ten...
Read more...Local Careers and Jobs in the Melbourne area - Use the web to find, search or post local jobs
Put down that red pencil and classified section and turbocharge your job search (or for that matter, your quest for the perfect employee) for a job in & around Melbourne,...
Read more...Eat Local! Great Resources in the Melbourne area
What’s the one small change that 1) instantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Florida’s economy and 4)helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that...
Read more...52 Ways to Save the Planet: #9: “Reduce Gasoline Consumption 20% - Improve your mpg rating”
A weekly series of common sense ways to reduce wasteful habits, while saving you time, money and…well, self respect.
Fact#1: In his 2007 State of the Union address,...
In the market for a mortgage?
Adjustable rates, interest-only, points, no points, prime rates... all that monetary mumbo-jumbo can be overwhelming for most of us. Whether it’s a remodeling job of the home...
Read more...Explore Florida: Museum of Florida History
Opened in 1977, the Museum of Florida History collects, preserves, exhibits, and interprets evidence of past and present cultures in Florida, and promotes knowledge and...
Read more...Explore Florida: The Museum of Contemporary Art
The Museum of Contemporary Art (MoCA) opened its building in February, 1996. The 23,000 square foot structure was designed by the internationally acclaimed architect Charles...
Read more...Explore Florida: Henry B. Plant Museum
The Henry B. Plant Museum is housed in the 1891 Tampa Bay Hotel, now a National Historic Landmark and home to the University of Tampa. During the 1880's, Henry Bradley Plant was...
Read more...International Baccalaureate Program
from:Melbourne High SchoolThere will be holding and IB Diploma Requirement seminar on Tuesday, Nov 14th at 6PM in our auditorium. We will briefly review the assessments for each subject area and cover the...
Read more...Melbourne Light Parade
from:City Of MelbourneThe Melbourne Light Parade has been in existence since 1993. The 2006 parade is held on Saturday, December 9 and will begin at 6 p.m. From start to finish, the parade takes 2-3...
Read more...Community Thanksgiving Luncheon
from:City Of MelbourneCome and enjoy all the traditional Thanksgiving dishes plus a few more special treats and help give back to the community and service organizations with your canned good...
Read more...Space Coast Lightfest 5K Run
from:City Of MelbourneRun into holiday cheer amongst the festive lights at Wickham Park. Registration starts at 4:00 p.m. on day of race. A holiday dinner is included after the race along with an...
Read more...Vettes On The Avenue - Space Coast Corvette Club Car Show
from:City Of MelbourneThe 4th Annual "Vettes On The Avenue" Corvette car show held on New Haven Avenue in Historic Downtown Melbourne to help benefit the Hacienda Girls Ranch. Old time quaint...
Read more...Friday Fest Street Party "Cure For The Wintertime Blues"
from:City Of MelbourneActivities include live entertainment for the whole family, food, craft & business vendors, new and classic cars, activities for children, rock climbing wall & more....
Read more...Space Coast Lightfest
from:City Of MelbourneSpace Coast Lightfest
Time: 6 - 9pm
Location: Wickham Park, 2500 Parkway Drive, Melbourne, Florida
Established by the Eau Gallie Rotary Club, the Space Coast...
Veteran's Day Parade And Picnic
from:City Of MelbourneA parade and picnic honoring our Veterans both deceased and alive. The parade will be through downtown Melbourne and the picnic will be held on the Liberty Bell Memorial Museum...
Read more...Art Program For All Ages
from:City Of MelbourneArt Program for All Ages
Time: 11am - 2pm
Location: Crane Park Community Center, 1440 Mosswood Drive, Melbourne, FL 32935
Local artists and potential artists,...
Mega Marketplace
Mega Marketplace is a roundtable networking opportunity where you provide your sales message, then listen to the messages of others seated at your table. When all have completed...
Read more...The Chamber’s Super Groovy 70’s Gala
from:Melbourne - Palm Bay Area Chamber Of CommerceThe Chamber’s Super Groovy 70’s Gala at Florida Tech Clemente Center. Sponsored by GrayRobinson P.A. and benefiting the United Way.
Call Diane Gabik at 724-5400...
Mega Marketplace
from:Melbourne - Palm Bay Area Chamber Of CommerceMega Marketplace at Imperial’s Hotel & Conference Center.
To register, or for more information, call Chuck Galy at 724-5400 ext. 230.Venue: Melbourne Chamber Of...
2006 Annual Gala
from:Melbourne - Palm Bay Area Chamber Of CommercePresenting "The Best Places to Work Awards".
Sponsorship Opportunities:
The Annual Chamber Gala is our largest fundraiser of the year.
Proceeds from this...
Sales Position Open
from:Melbourne - Palm Bay Area Chamber Of CommerceSALES POSITION OPEN - The Chamber has a Membership Sales position open for a talented salesperson, experienced in outside sales. Must be self-starter, extremely well organized,...
Read more...Explore Florida: The Clearwater Marine Aquarium
The Clearwater Marine Aquarium, Inc (CMA) is dedicated to public education, research, animal assisted therapy and the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of sick or injured...
Read more...Explore Florida: Boca Raton Museum of Art
Deeply rooted in the history of its city, the Boca Raton Museum of Art exemplifies the cultural impact and "ripple effect" of the arts in small towns across America. In...
Read more...Find Some Star-Spangled Fun!
Happy birthday, America! The 4th of July is one of the most-anticipated holidays of the summer, with food, parades, and of course, fireworks!
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A Day to Remember in Melbourne
For most of us, Memorial Day marks the beginning of a season of summer fun. But dont let the real meaning of the holiday get lost amidst the barbecues and beach sand. ...
It's Easy Being Green! 10 Tips to Make Every Day Earth Day
Earth Day (April 22nd)was first officially celebrated in 1970, and
marks the start of the modern environmental movement.But as the global warming crisis grows, no one can afford...
Can I get a "Bow Wow?"
They’re the ones who open the cans of food, throw the balls and make sure that there’s always a warm place to sleep…On April 18, celebrate Pet Owner’s Day!
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HAPPY “PESACH”!
Passover (sometimes called “pesach”) is the oldest Jewish
festival, commemorating a story from the book of Exodus.When Pharoah refused to let the Jews out of
slavery, ten...
A Taxing Time of Year
Despite the flowers, the birds and the nice weather, April can indeed be the cruelest month – because of tax time! The roots of “internal revenue” go back to the Civil War,...
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Daylight Savings Time: Gain an hour of sleep in Melbourne
Time to “fall back” as Daylight Saving Time ends on the first weekend in November (in 2007, that means Sunday, Nov. 4). Setting our clocks back one hour to standard time...
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Halloween happenings in and around Melbourne and Brevard county
It’s time for spooks and spirits and things that go bump in the night (probably looking for the last Snickers bar in the Treat bag)! Halloween began with the ancient Celts, who...
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Turkey and trimmings and football, oh my! Thanksgiving Day info for Florida
Put on the pants with the stretchy waistband; it’s that time
of year when we gather together to celebrate family, good fortune – and the fact
that there are about 47...
Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 21 is the official day to commemorate the life and achievements of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. [Jan. 15, 1929-April 4, 1968].Dr. King was born in Atlanta into a family...
Read more...October is Adopt A Shelter Pet Month
What has four paws, a cold nose and a warm heart? An animal companion, that’s what! If you’ve been thinking about getting a pet, consider bypassing the expensive...
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Find Polling Place Locations in Melbourne, FL
Did you know that in some countries, like Fiji or Chile, you can be thrown in prison for NOT voting? While the consequences aren’t quite so extreme in America, consider the...
1 comment Read more...America Recycles Day
In 2007, November 15 has been designated as America Recycles Day. Sure, sorting all those pieces of junk mail and cat food cans isn’t sexy, but consider the positive impact...
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Veterans Day history and parades for Florida
What does Veterans Day mean to Melbourne and Brevard county, FL?
Veterans Day originally began as a way to honor the soldiers of World War I. Although the war...
Pick a Patch OPumpkins - Find a local pumpkin patch in Florida
When there’s a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the local pumpkin patch. It’s guaranteed to put a Jack-o-Lantern-sized smile on everyone’s face!
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Blades of glory! Find ice skating rinks in and around Melbourne, Florida
Feel like the cold weather has you stuck in your house? Ice
skating is a great excuse to get out and have some fun. Bring your friends and
family to enjoy a day of excitement....
Make Your Spirits Bright This Christmas!
'Tis the season to be
jolly in Melbourne, FL – but it might also be the season to be stressed out, overextended and downright “Grinch-y!” If you find yourself treating...
Back-to-School Tips
Time to pack up the sand pails and load up the backpack! Heading back to school can be exciting, scary, fun – but it doesn’t have to be hard. We’ve gathered some great tips...
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Hail to the Chiefs
Think of it as the Mount Rushmore of holidays – sort of. President’s Day was designed as a tidy way to commemorate the February birthdays of two of our greatest leaders:...
Hey, Cupid! Over Here!
Valentine's Day is the most romantic day of the year. That’s a lot of pressure for most of us romantically-challenged types. Whether you’re paired off or single,...
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Get a Grip on Your Gigabytes! National Clean Out Your Computer Day is Feb 12
It may not look as cluttered as your closet…it may not seem as out of control as those file cabinets in your basement. But most of us have computers that are stuffed with...
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Make Your Heart Happy
February is all about hearts – and not just for Valentine’s Day. It’s American Heart Month, a great occasion to get smart about your heart!
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Are You Ready for Some Football?
There are the Oscars, the Grammys...and then, there’s the Super Bowl! One of THE most-watched TV events of the year, it’s a great excuse for even non-football lovers to get...
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