AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Rockledge 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/rockledge 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/rockledge http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:46:53 -0600 ROCKLEDGE, FL---The Central Area of Brevard County Parks and Recreation will host Story Time with Santa  at McLarty Park Community Center, 90... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/rockledge/news/story-time-with-santa-to-be-held-in-rockledge-235089 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/rockledge/news/story-time-with-santa-to-be-held-in-rockledge-235089 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -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 ROCKLEDGE, FL---Brevard County Fire Rescue and the Brevard County Professional Firefighters raised $22,565 for the Children’s Burn Camp of North... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/rockledge/news/brevard-county-firefighters-boot-drive-raises-22k-for-burned-children-231972 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/rockledge/news/brevard-county-firefighters-boot-drive-raises-22k-for-burned-children-231972 Clubs and Organizations Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 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 Brevard County Fire Rescue Partners With Brevard County Professional Firefighters To Raise Money For Childrens’ Burn Camp. Brevard County,... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/rockledge/news/brevard-county-fire-rescue-partners-with-brevard-county-professional-firefighters-to-222343 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/rockledge/news/brevard-county-fire-rescue-partners-with-brevard-county-professional-firefighters-to-222343 Government and Politics Mon, 12 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 ROCKLEDGE, FL---The Florida Master Naturalist Program, an environmental education extension program being offered in partnership with the University... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/rockledge/news/florida-master-naturalist-training-offered-216291 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/rockledge/news/florida-master-naturalist-training-offered-216291 Sports and Recreation Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Rockledge, FL - BrevardCountyParks and Recreation is seeking volunteers to commemorate National Public Lands Day by assisting in removing invasive... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/rockledge/news/volunteers-sought-for-invasive-plant-removal-on-national-public-lands-day-213324 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/rockledge/news/volunteers-sought-for-invasive-plant-removal-on-national-public-lands-day-213324 Sports and Recreation Sat, 12 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Rockledge, FL - BrevardCountyParks and Recreation Department will host the NFL/Pepsi Punt, Pass & Kick local competitions at two locations next... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/rockledge/news/brevard-parks-and-rec-hosts-nfl-pepsi-punt-pass-and-kick-209051 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/rockledge/news/brevard-parks-and-rec-hosts-nfl-pepsi-punt-pass-and-kick-209051 Sports and Recreation Wed, 26 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-rockledge-community-224742 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-rockledge-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