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AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

Birding Tour Offered at Riverwalk Nature Center

Rockledge, FL – Riverwalk Nature Center is hosting an event for those interested in learning some basic bird-watching. On Friday, February 17 at 4:30 pm, the staff of Riverwalk...

Oyster Mat Workshop

ROCKLEDGE, FL - Oyster mat-making workshops are now held at Riverwalk: A Family Park on the third Wednesday of every month, overseen by the Brevard Zoo. Volunteers are needed to...

Bob Ross Painting Classes Offered at Riverwalk Nature Center

ROCKLEDGE, FL---Certified instructor Barry Traxler will offer three Bob Ross painting classes next month in Rockledge.The late Bob Ross was host of the public television series...

Rain Barrel Workshop Offered in Rockledge

from:Brevard County

Rockledge, FL. -- Residents who are interested inputting rainwater to use in their landscapes and gardens will have the opportunity to create their own rain barrels at a...

Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Rockledge, Florida with AmericanTowns Rockledge Volunteer Guide!

On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over Brevard County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today and team...

AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Rockledge organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Rockledge is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when...

Weekend Activities in and around Rockledge

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat yourself to a day out on the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

Eat Local! Great Resources in the Rockledge area

What’s one small change that 1) significantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Florida’s economy and 4) helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that...

Winning the Real Estate Game in Rockledge in a Tough Market

Purchasing a home in Florida is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is everything. Recent talk...

An Invitation to our Rockledge Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Rockledge, 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 your...

Bob Ross Painting Classes Offered at Riverwalk Nature Center

ROCKLEDGE, FL---Certified instructor Barry Traxler will offer three Bob Ross painting classes next month in Rockledge.The late Bob Ross was host of the public television series...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough Times

Brandon Rohlwing was feeling pretty low when he stumbled upon the website ReachOut offering support to anyone questioning the meaning in life. The information he found helped give...

Cocoa/Rockledge Holiday Parade Winners Announced

from:Brevard County

COCOA & ROCKLEDGE, FL - The Central Brevard Area of Brevard County Parks & Recreation and the cities of Cocoa & Rockledge, organizers of the Cocoa/Rockledge Holiday Parade, have...

Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in Florida

Pining for the perfect tree? Find one that’s right for your home at a Florida Christmas tree farm. Remember, not all farmers allow guests to cut their own, so be sure to call...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Donna Bailey Believes in her Students

Teaching is touted as being one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. Granted, it's not usually a high-paying job, but the satisfaction of having inspired a student to reach...

Road Closures Planned for Cocoa/Rockledge and Merritt Island Holiday Parades

from:Brevard County

Rockledge, FL. – Road closures are planned for Saturday, December 3 in Merritt Island and Saturday, December 10 in Cocoa and Rockledge for holiday parades being coordinated by...

Rockledge Farmers Markets - Find local organic farmers market around the Rockledge area

Rockledge FL Farmers Markets - Find local organic farmers markets around the Rockledge area. We have the complete listings to help you find the best markets and organic...

Rockledge Thanksgiving 2011 - Thanksgiving Events, Volunteer Opportunities and more!

With Thanksgiving around the corner and preparations to be made, you might have a lot on your plate. That’s why AmericanTowns has put together resources for Thanksgiving...

Structure Fire - 4000 Block Greenhill Street, Port St. John

Brevard County, FL - On November12th, Brevard County Fire Rescue crews responded for a reported structure fire at the 4000 block of Greenhill Street in Port St. John this...

The Power of a Single Vote - Rockledge Election Information and Polling Places

Presidential elections tend to get most of the attention, but there are plenty of key local Rockledge elections this year that are equally important. As they say, "all...

Register Now For Cocoa/Rockledge And Merritt Island Holiday Parades And Run/Walk

from:Brevard County

MERRITT ISLAND, COCOA & ROCKLEDGE, FL – Brevard County Parks & Recreation is now accepting registrations for the Merritt Island and Cocoa/Rockledge Holiday Parades. This...

Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide for Florida FL

Florida Pumpkin Picking Farms and Fall Pumkin Patch Farms - go pumpkin picking at a local farm in Florida. When there's a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the local...

Share and Celebrate Local Green Initiatives

AmericanTowns has just launched GreenTowns.com, a new network to connect and celebrate local green initiatives and their leaders, in Rockledge and across the country. With...

Bob Ross Painting Classes Offered at Riverwalk

ROCKLEDGE, FL---Certified instructor Barry Traxler will offer Bob Ross painting class this month at Riverwalk - A Family Park in Rockledge.The Rockledge class is for ages 16 and...

Find Florida Corn Mazes - Get lost in a Florida haunted Halloween corn maze this season!

Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Florida corn mazes and it's a great, old-fashioned way to have...

Stormwater Mitigation Project Prevents Lamplighter Village From Flooding

Brevard County, FL - Despite the fact that rainfall totals over this weekend's unnamed storm have exceeded those during 2005's Hurricane Wilma, the stormwater mitigation efforts...

Oyster Mat Workshop

ROCKLEDGE, FL – Oyster mat-making workshops are now held at Riverwalk: A Family Park on the third Wednesday of every month, overseen by the Brevard Zoo. Volunteers are...

Parent's Night Out Offered at Riverwalk, McLarty and Kiwanis Parks

from:Brevard County

Rockledge and Merritt Island, FL - Parent’s Night Out will be offered on the first Friday of the month at Riverwalk Nature Center in Rockledge, on the second Friday of the month...

It’s Fire Prevention Week. Protect Your Family from Fire!

Brevard County, FL - In honor of National Fire Prevention Week, Brevard County Fire Rescue will be teaming up with the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association to host a...

Station 48 To Host 6th Annual Open House

Brevard County, FL - Brevard County Fire Rescue Special Operations will host their 6th annual open house.Guests will have the opportunity to visit the 9/11 Memorial, participate...

Afterschool Program Offered At McLarty Park

Rockledge, FL - A new after-school program called “McLarty’s Clubhouse” is now offered at McLarty Park, 790 Barton Boulevard in Rockledge.The program for school-age children...

Riverwalk: A Family Park To Celebrate National Public Lands Day With Grapevine Removal

from:Brevard County

Rockledge, FL - More than 180,000 volunteers, including those at Riverwalk – A Family Park located in Rockledge, will visit their favorite parks, beaches, wildlife preserves, or...

Oyster Mat Workshops In Rockledge Now Overseen By Brevard Zoo

from:Brevard Zoo

Rockledge, FL - Oyster mat-making workshops will now be held at Riverwalk: A Family Park overseen by the Brevard Zoo.Volunteers are needed to help restore dead oyster reefs for...

Lightning Sparks Viera Structure Fire, Firefighters Work to Repair Roof Ahead Of Hurricane Irene

Brevard County, FL - Brevard County Fire Rescue (BCFR) crews were dispatched this afternoon for a reported structure fire at a home in the 4800 block of Merlot Drive in...

Brevard County Fire Rescue Announces 9/11 Memorial

Brevard County, FL - Brevard County Fire Rescue (BCFR) Fire Chief Larry Collins has announced plans to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist...

Oyster Mat Workshop To be Held in Rockledge

ROCKLEDGE, FL---To help restore oyster reefs in the Mosquito Lagoon, oyster mat-making workshops are held at Riverwalk: A Family Park, 5355 US Hwy 1, in Rockledge from 10 a.m. to...

Bob Ross Painting Classes Offered at Riverwalk Nature Center

ROCKLEDGE, FL---Certified instructor Barry Traxler will offer Bob Ross painting classes at Riverwalk: A Family Park, 5355 US Hwy 1, in Rockledge.The late Bob Ross was host of the...

Central Area Parks & Recreation Centers Hours Change for Fall

ROCKLEDGE, FL---As school resumes and summer recreation programs are completed, the operating hours for the Central Area of Brevard County Parks and Recreation centers have...

Extension Service Offers Rain Barrel, Postharvest and Florida-Friendly Yard Classes

from:Brevard County

Rockledge, FL - University of Florida Brevard County Extension Institute of Food & Agricultural Sciences will offer the following horticulture programs this month:- “Rain...

Bob Ross Painting Classes Offered at Riverwalk Nature Center

Rockledge, FL -- Certified instructor Barry Traxler will offer Bob Ross painting classes at Riverwalk: A Family Park.The late Bob Ross was host of the public television series The...

Brevard County Burn Ban Lifted

Brevard County, FL - Due to the recent storm activity, the current mean average Drought Index for Brevard County has fallen below 450. As a result, the ban on open...

Brevard County Fire Rescue Training Facility Up And Burning

Brevard County, FL - After more than 1 ½ years of planning, Brevard County Fire Rescue held trainings exercise in the department’s new live-fire training facility on June 16,...

Bob Ross Painting Class Offered at Riverwalk Nature Center

Rockledge, FL – Certified instructor Barry Traxler will offer a Bob Ross painting class The Bob Ross wet-on-wet technique allows students to leave every class with a complete,...

Oyster Mat-Making Workshop To Be Held at Riverwalk Park

Rockledge, FL – To help restore oyster reefs in the Mosquito Lagoon, oyster mat-making workshops are held at Riverwalk: A Family Park, 5355 US Hwy 1, in Rockledge from 10 a.m....

Rain Barrel Workshop Offered In Rockledge

ROCKLEDGE, FL---Residents who are interested inputting rainwater to use in their landscapes and gardens, will have the opportunity to create their own rain barrels at a workshop...

Memorial Day Parade

The parade will commence at the Barton Commons shopping plaza and proceed westerly to Village Green Shopping Center. Judges' Stage will be located in front of City...

Celebration of Dance 2011

from:Precision Contemporary Dance Inc

Photographs courtesy of Kevin Roberts. Contact : kevinroberts@cfl.rr.com

Fiesta Brevard April 29, 2011

from:Precision Contemporary Dance Inc

Thank you to all of our volunteers, dancers and to our special guest performer/salsa dance instructor Miss Mis Pacitto. Make up by Mary Jeanne Farrell and costume design by Kathy...

K-12 Youth Recognized as Sixth Annual 'Art on the Park' Winners

ROCKLEDGE, FL---Youth in kindergarten through 12th grade competed in an environmentally-themed sidewalk chalk-art contest at Riverwalk Nature Center on April 22, and winners were...