AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Vero Beach 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/verobeach 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/verobeach http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:31:57 -0600 LaPorte Farms of Sebastian provided a beautiful setting for more than 70 Youth Guidance children and their volunteers from Exchange... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/verobeach/news/youth-guidance-celebrates-halloween-235755 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/verobeach/news/youth-guidance-celebrates-halloween-235755 Clubs and Organizations Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Members of Sunrise Rotary took 18 Youth Guidance kids ages 11 up to see a baseball... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/verobeach/news/sunrise-rotary-entertains-youth-guidance-235082 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/verobeach/news/sunrise-rotary-entertains-youth-guidance-235082 Clubs and Organizations 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 Twelve Youth Guidance children enjoy keyboard lessons each Thursday evening, thanks to Fredda Lozada and Choy Lozada, head instructors at the Lozada... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/verobeach/news/lozada-teaches-youth-guidance-keyboard-233963 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/verobeach/news/lozada-teaches-youth-guidance-keyboard-233963 Clubs and Organizations Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Members of Exchange Club of Indian River entertained their families at the Exchange Family Days picnic at Riverside Park on Wednesday evening,... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/verobeach/news/exchange-club-celebrates-family-days-233811 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/verobeach/news/exchange-club-celebrates-family-days-233811 Clubs and Organizations Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Paul Pickel, membership chair, inducted Jonathan Rose into membership of Exchange Club of Indian River at the Club’s weekly lunch... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/verobeach/news/exchange-club-welcomes-jon-rose-233819 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/verobeach/news/exchange-club-welcomes-jon-rose-233819 Clubs and Organizations Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Would you like a chance to win quality Christmas toys and help prevent child abuse in Indian River County at the same time? Enter the... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/verobeach/news/win-a-wii-at-winner-fest-dec-19-229882 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/verobeach/news/win-a-wii-at-winner-fest-dec-19-229882 Sports and Recreation Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Dr. Andrew Dobo will present “Parenting with Love and Logic” Tuesday,... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/verobeach/news/free-parenting-workshop-oct-29-225817 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/verobeach/news/free-parenting-workshop-oct-29-225817 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 29 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/fellsmere/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-indian-river-county-227237 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fellsmere/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-indian-river-county-227237 Health and Fitness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 “Leave your troubles outside” reminds Robert Johnston, the razzle-dazzle emcee of the scandalous Kit Kat Club, as dramatized in the lively... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/verobeach/news/guild-to-present-broadway-s-legendary-musical-cabaret-222681 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/verobeach/news/guild-to-present-broadway-s-legendary-musical-cabaret-222681 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The Youth Guidance Mentoring & Activities Program and Growing Healthy Kids orientation, September 19 at Riverside Park, was a huge... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/verobeach/news/healthy-kids-continue-to-grow-at-youth-guidance-219066 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/verobeach/news/healthy-kids-continue-to-grow-at-youth-guidance-219066 Clubs and Organizations Mon, 05 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 The NFL kickoff weekend brought a lot of surprises for football fans and many potential mentors to the Youth Guidance Mentoring & Activities... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/verobeach/news/youth-guidance-wins-mentors-at-kickoff-for-kids-213998 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/verobeach/news/youth-guidance-wins-mentors-at-kickoff-for-kids-213998 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Florida’s Exchange Clubs are joining with Exchange Clubs across the country to celebrate National Baby Safety Month in September, according to Eric... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/verobeach/news/exchange-clubs-celebrate-baby-safety-month-210640 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/verobeach/news/exchange-clubs-celebrate-baby-safety-month-210640 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The Vero Beach Theatre Guild, 2020 San Juan Ave., will begin its 52nd season of live community theatre with the adult comedy "Second Time... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/verobeach/news/guild-to-open-52nd-year-with-adult-comedy-second-time-around-209536 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/verobeach/news/guild-to-open-52nd-year-with-adult-comedy-second-time-around-209536 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 With most of the schools in Indian River County switching to a uniform dress code, Youth Guidance Mentoring & Activities Program collected... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/verobeach/news/polo-shirt-drive-brings-in-the-school-year-208763 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/verobeach/news/polo-shirt-drive-brings-in-the-school-year-208763 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 25 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-vero-beach-community-224742 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-vero-beach-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