AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Palm Bay Florida. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/palmbay 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/palmbay http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:44:09 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Palm Bay, FL - Boys and girls ages 14 and under will compete separately in a competition that will offer youngsters the chance to demonstrate their... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/palmbay/news/nba-wnba-challenge-229942 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/palmbay/news/nba-wnba-challenge-229942 Sports and Recreation Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Palm Bay, FL -- Brevard CountyParks and Recreation and volleyball coach Qi Wang are hosting a biweekly volleyball clinic to bring awareness to the... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/palmbay/news/ncaa-ii-volleyball-coach-of-the-year-qi-wang-teaching-volleyball-at-ted-whitlock-community-center-230167 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/palmbay/news/ncaa-ii-volleyball-coach-of-the-year-qi-wang-teaching-volleyball-at-ted-whitlock-community-center-230167 Sports and Recreation Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The reports of Swine Flu in Florida (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging common-sense... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/mims/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-brevard-county-226355 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/mims/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-brevard-county-226355 Health and Fitness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Florida corn maze and it's a... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/tallahassee/news/find-florida-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-florida-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217123 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/tallahassee/news/find-florida-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-florida-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217123 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Palm Bay, FL - Modeling classes for adults and children ages four and older will be offered at the Ted Whitlcok Community Community Center, 370... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/palmbay/news/modeling-classes-offered-in-palm-bay-213372 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/palmbay/news/modeling-classes-offered-in-palm-bay-213372 Sports and Recreation Sat, 12 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 PALM BAY, FL---The largest disc-dog competition is coming to Palm Bay. A local championship for the 2009 Hyperflite Skyhoundz Canine Disc... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/palmbay/news/hyperflite-skyhoundz-canine-disc-competition-scheduled-212764 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/palmbay/news/hyperflite-skyhoundz-canine-disc-competition-scheduled-212764 Sports and Recreation Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Palm Bay, FL - Brevard County Parks & Recreation will sponsor Bob Ross painting classes at the Ted Whitlock Community Center at Palm Bay Regional... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/palmbay/news/bob-ross-painting-classes-offered-at-ted-whitlock-community-center-210363 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/palmbay/news/bob-ross-painting-classes-offered-at-ted-whitlock-community-center-210363 Sports and Recreation Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Palm Bay - Brevard County Parks & Recreation and Gina Bardy, certified aerobics instructor, will provide zumba lessons at the Ted Whitlock... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/palmbay/news/zumba-classes-offered-in-palm-bay-210110 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/palmbay/news/zumba-classes-offered-in-palm-bay-210110 Sports and Recreation Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 PALM BAY,FL---Brevard County Agriculture and Extension Service and the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences will offer... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/palmbay/news/4-h-offers-archery-and-shooting-sports-classes-208402 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/palmbay/news/4-h-offers-archery-and-shooting-sports-classes-208402 Sports and Recreation Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 PALM BAY,FL---The UF/IFAS - Brevard County Extension Service is hosting a free four-part Florida Small Farms Outreach series at Palm Bay and Cocoa... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/palmbay/news/brevard-county-extension-hosts-florida-small-farms-outreach-208346 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/palmbay/news/brevard-county-extension-hosts-florida-small-farms-outreach-208346 Clubs and Organizations Sun, 23 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Dear EarthTalk How can I make good use of the rainwater that runs down my roof and into my gutters? -- B.S. For most of us, the rain that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: What effects do fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides used on residential lawns or on farms have on nearby water bodies like... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Are any major brands of disposable tissues, paper towels, napkins and toilet paper yet using recycled content and chlorine-free... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that environmental non-profits have been hit hard by the economic downturn, and has this had an impact on their... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: As I understand it, hair salons are pretty toxic enterprises on many counts. Are there any efforts underway to green up that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: I recently had a tissue mineral analysis indicating that my levels of the nutritional element, molybdenum, were off the chart. ... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-high-molybdenum-levels-from-cookware-224917 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-high-molybdenum-levels-from-cookware-224917 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 From the spooky grin on a Halloween jack-o-lantern to the smiles from a Thanksgiving volunteer stint, we know you have some great pictures to... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-palm-bay-community-224742 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-palm-bay-community-224742 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Celebrities and billionaires are shelling out big bucks for cutting edge green-friendly cars like the Tesla Roadster. But what are... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-more-affordable-energy-efficient-cars-233627 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-more-affordable-energy-efficient-cars-233627 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Since Obama took office, have any new incentives been put in place for homeowners looking to increase energy efficiency and reduce... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-tax-incentives-for-energy-efficiency-209619 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-tax-incentives-for-energy-efficiency-209619 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: I am considering upgrading some older appliances in my home. Where can I find information on which models are the most energy... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-upgrading-older-appliances-215166 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-upgrading-older-appliances-215166 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: What would you recommend as a non-toxic/non-lethal way to keep squirrels, gophers and groundhogs away?   --... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-green-ways-to-keep-groundhogs-and-others-away-220110 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-green-ways-to-keep-groundhogs-and-others-away-220110 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Has anyone ever studied the environmental impact of discarded cigarettes? I’m constantly appalled at the number of drivers I see... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-cigarette-litter-231733 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-cigarette-litter-231733 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600