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LIONFISH SAFARI
The fourth annual Treasure Coast Lionfish Safari to help rid local waters of the invasive species kicks off with a captains' meeting at 6 p.m. FRIDAY at Old City Hall, second floor, 315 Avenue A, Fort Pierce. The event will be from sunrise to 3 p.m. SATURDAY and SUNDAY at the Fort Pierce City Marina, 1 Avenue A, with final weigh-in at 3 p.m. The cost is $100 per team (up to four divers) and $30 for an individual (who will be teamed up with dive partners). The payout? Up to $3,500. For information, go to treasurecoastlionfish safari.com or call 772528-0675.
MARINA DAY--
The Fort Pierce City Marina will celebrate the boating lifestyle from 9 a.m. to noon SATURDAY . Activities include free boat tours, paddleboard demonstrations, youth fishing rod giveaways, educational booths and tours of the environmentally friendly gateway to the water. For more information, call 772464-1245
MUSIC FEST FOR THE FAMILY
The second Dirty River Jam, a family-friendly music festival and fundraiser, is 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. SATURDAY at Terra Fermata, 26 S.E.
Sixth St., in Stuart. Kids activities include face painting, hair braiding and a rock 'n' roll puppet show. Live music starts at 11 a.m. and goes all day and night. Admission is free from 11 a.m.
to 6 p.m., then it's adults only and admission is $10. For more information, call 772-209-1040.
COOL OFF UNDER THE STARS
The forecast at the Hallstrom Planetarium on the main campus of Indian River State College, 3209 Virginia Ave., in Fort Pierce, is a cool 72 degrees all weekend.
This weekend’s show is “Planet Crumbs” and it takes a look at the small objects that are the leftovers from the formation of the solar system and include asteroids, cometary bodies and even Pluto.
Show times are 1 and 2:30 p.m. Saturday. There is a special show, geared toward children ages 4 to 12, at 11 a.m. Saturday. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets to all shows are $3 and can be purchased online by searching for “Hallstrom Planetarium” at www.irsc. edu, by phone at 772-4624750 or at the door.
SUNRISE THEATER FREE SUMMERTIME MOVIES
JUNE 12 3PM A GOOD YEAR - starring Russell Crowe/Albert Finney/Marian Cottilard -comedy/drama Rated PG-13
KIDS NIGHT OUT
If you have kids between 4 and 12, drop them off FRIDAY night at The Children's Museum of the Treasure Coast, 1707 N.E. Indian River Drive, in Jensen Beach. For $12, kids get to enjoy dinner, explore the museum after hours and enjoy popcorn and a movie. The fun goes from 6 to 9:30 p.m. This Friday's showing is ‟Sky High,” a Disney movie about student superheroes. Space is limited and registration is required by calling 772-225-7575, ext. 208.
McKee Botanical Garden, 350 U.S. 1, in Vero Beach, has two special days lined up this weekend. Its annual Waterlily Celebration is 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. SATURDAY . Admission is $10 for adults, $9 for seniors and $5 for children ages 3 to 12; admission is free for children younger than 3. On SUNDAY , Father's Day, the garden is offering free admission to dads with any paid admission. Visit www. mckeegarden.org.
MAN CAVE IN THE VINEYARD
If dad is a fan of wine or beer, live music or cars, take him to Endless Summer Vineyard & Winery, 4200 Johnston Road, in Fort Pierce.
Its annual Father’s Day celebration is noon to 4 p.m. Sunday and includes a variety of food options, an art show and live music by the Surf & Drag Doo Wop Guys.
If you have a collectible or classic car or truck, stock or custom, muscle or modified, you’d like to show, the registration fee is $10 in advance and $15 Sunday.
Enjoy one of the award wining wines, one of more than 30 selections of beers, soft drinks or wine slushes under the pavilion at the rain-or-shine event.
To register your car or for more information, visit www.endlesssummerwine. com or call 772460-0500.
CAR SHOW
More than 100 vehicles are expected at the Vero Beach Elks Lodge, 1350 26th St., for its last car show of the season.
Along with the automobiles, there will be an HO model train display, raffles, music and an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free. Food ranges from$5-$6.
For more information call 772-299-6225.
SCHOLASTIC READING ROAD TRIP
When: 1 to 3 p.m. Monday Where: Vero Beach Book Center, 392 21st St. Cost: Free Information: 772-569-2050 or www. verobeachbookcenter.com
Special Guests: Characters: Clifford the Big Red Dog and Geronimo Stilton. Authors and illustrators: JJ Howard, “Sit, Stay, Love,” Mike Maihack, “Cleopatra in Space,” Sandra Markle, “What If You Had Animal Teeth?,” Lisa McCourt, “Goodnight Stinky Face” and Walter Wick, “Hey, Seymour! A Search & Find Fold-Out Adventure”
ABOUT ROAD TRIP AND CHALLENGE
The Summer Reading Road Trip will travel 10,000 miles in two campers now through July 31, stopping in 25 cities coast-to-coast visiting bookstores, schools and libraries. The Summer Reading Challenge is a free global online summer reading program that since 2009 has generated more than a billion reading minutes by kids. This year’s theme, “Be a Reading Superhero,” encourages children to build “reading muscles” by reading more and logging their reading minutes to earn virtual rewards. During the summer, children will be able to unlock stories from 19 authors, who will share how they became reading superheroes. For more information, visit Scholastic Publishes Literacy Resources and Children's Books for Kids of All Ages.
MCKEE SPECIALS
McKee Botanical Garden, 350 U.S. 1 in Vero Beach, has two special days lined up this weekend.
On Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., is its annual Waterlily Celebration. Take advantage of the cooler temperatures in the early morning to see almost 500 varieties of water lilies. Plant experts will answer questions and sell plants. You also can view the submissions to the garden's annual photo contest and cast your vote for the "People's Choice."
Admission is $10 for adults; $9 for seniors; $5 for children ages 3-12; admission is free for children younger than 3.
On Sunday, Father's Day, the garden is offering free admission to dads with any paid admission.
KIDS' NIGHT OUT
If you have kids between the ages of 4 and 12 and feel the need for a break, drop them off Friday night at The Children's Museum of the Treasure Coast, 1707 N.E. Indian River Drive in Jensen Beach.
For $12, kids get to enjoy dinner, explore the museum after hours and enjoy popcorn and a movie, and you get to enjoy some down time. The fun goes from 6 to 9:30 p.m. This Friday's showing is "Sky High," a Disney movie about student superheroes.
Space is limited and registration is required by calling 772-225-7575, ext. 208. The next movie nights are July 1, July 15 and July 29.
MUSIC
It might be a little too warm for a lot of dancing at the outdoor venue, but I can just about guarantee Beatles fans will sing along to the music of the McCartney Mania show. A collection of veteran local performers pay tribute to Paul McCartney and The Beatles at 7 p.m. Saturday at Terra Fermata, 26 S.E. Sixth St. in Stuart. Tickets are $10. Visit Terra Fermata - MUSIC VENUE, DOWNTOWN STUART, FL or call 772-286-5252.
Yard sale planned to benefit homeless pets SATURDAY JUNE 25
ST.LUCIE COUNTY- It's kitten and puppy season at the Humane Society of St. Lucie, and our shelters are full, full, full. Providing care for more than 5,000 animals each year, and more than 500 at one time, is only possible through the generous donations from animal lovers in our community.
To help raise funds at this critical time, the Humane Society of St. Lucie will be hosting a yard sale, dog wash, and rabies clinic Saturday, June 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at our Port St. Lucie location (8890 NW Glades Cut-off Road right next to La Mesa RV). We are still in need of new and gently used items and are asking the community to donate used furniture, clothes, toys, etc. and we will turn your throwaways into lifesaving funds for animals in need.
In addition, we will be hosting a dog wash for a $5 donation, and a low cost rabies and microchip clinic. The clinic is by appointment only and filling up fast. Please call 772-461-0687 to schedule your appointment and take advantage of our offer. Rabies vaccinations will be provided for $10, microchips $20 and a vaccination/microchip package for $25. With the 4th of July being the day when most pets go missing, it is imperative to ID your pets. Pets that are microchipped are happily reunited with their family at double the rate of those who are not.
The Humane Society of St. Lucie will appreciate any donation to our upcoming yard sale. Items can be dropped off at either of our two location: Port St. Lucie, 8890 NW Glades Cut-off Road; Fort Pierce, 100 Savannah Road. To arrange pick up please call 772-801-8564.
BEER FEST
The Manatee Island Bar & Grill, 4817 S.E. Dixie Highway, Stuart, is hosting the Port Salerno Beer Festival from 5 to 8 p.m. SATURDAY in its parking lot. Live music, prizes and an allyou-can-eat pig roast round out the rain-or shine event. Learn more at manateeislandbeerfest.com or call 772-8727288.
VERO BEACH AIR SHOW Vero Beach Air Show – June 25-26, 2016
Vero Beach Air Show June 25-26, 2016
The U. S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet, flown by Lt. John “Toby” Keith, will appear in an awesome performance in the Blue Angels’ slot at the Vero Beach Air Show
June 25-26 at the Vero Beach Regional Airport. This is flying you won’t want to miss!
The beloved Super Hornet will fly in the Blue Angels slot. The Blues continue to stand down following the death of
their #6 colleague, Capt. Jeff Kuss, in a tragic accident in Smyrna, Tennessee, earlier in June.
The show also features a free Family Fun Zone, the Busch Wildlife Sanctuary exhibit, and an amazing array of civilian and military aircraft, including a C-17, A-10s, and nearly 30 other planes.
We’re proud to present a show that the community will enjoy.
Proceeds benefit prevention of child abuse and help veterans of military service.
UPCOMING MOVIE NIGHTS AT SAILFISH SPLASH
Saturday: “Dolphin Tale” July 9: “Jaws”
July 23: “Happy Feet” Admission: $9.95
RAVENSWOOD POOL
The pool also has a splash pad for kids and swimming lessons offered for children and adults throughout the summer.
Where: 400 SW Ravenswood Lane, Port St. Lucie
Hours: 1 to 5 p.m. on weekdays and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends
Information: 772-871-2183
ROYAL PALM POINTE PARK SPLASH PAD FOUNTAIN
The fountain is surrounded by picnic tables with umberellas for parents to watch their kids play.
Where: 2 Royal Palm Pointe, Vero Beach
Hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday
Information: 772-567-2144,
LAKEWOOD PARK POOL
The pool offers swimming lessons and has a small splash pad.
Where: 5990 Emerson Ave., Fort Pierce
Hours: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekends.
FRIDAY!!!!
CONCERT IN THE PARK- FREE
Kick off the holiday weekend with a free concert from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the amphitheater at Indian RiverSide Park, 1707 N.E. Indian River Drive in Jensen Beach.
It's oldies night at the waterfront venue and The Showcase Band, that has been performing together for more than 30 years, will provide tunes from the 1950s through the '80s. You can get dinner from the food trucks and there will be a cash bar. This is the first of what officials with Martin County Parks and Recreation hope will be a series of free concerts in the park.
SATURDAY!! JULY 2nd
Red, White and Bluegrass Festival--"Sounds" like fun!
July 2 event is at Endless Summer Vineyard and Winery
ST. LUCIE COUNTY — Calling all bluegrass lovers! Celebrate Independence Day weekend on Saturday July 2, with three of Florida’s best bluegrass bands on two stages, great barbecue food and all while helping support the Trident House for Navy Seals!
The day begins with Vero Beach’s very talented and popular Blue Cypress Bluegrass Band from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Penny Creek Bluegrass Band, who many consider to be Florida’s premier bluegrass band, takes the stage from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. They’re a unique group of musicians who produce heart-felt, hard-driving bluegrass music as well as a generous amount of variety that keeps the audience on the edge of their seats. This four-piece band is made up of very accomplished musicians from Merritt Island to Vero Beach. Penny Creek is always a crowd favorite.
Uproot Hootenanny, the day’s headliner, command the afternoon from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. This highly popular string band specializes in roots, folk, Celtic, bluegrass and new grass. They will be pulling out all their best bluegrass and new grass tunes. Each member is gifted with an amazing voice and even better skills mastering their instrument. No one walks away from a Hootenanny event without a smile!
Polito Catering will be pulling out all the stops to provide great barbecue for the day. Florida Cracker Kettle Corn will be on hand as well.
Advance admission tickets are $11 until July 1. Day of admission at the gate is $15. So get yours now and save! Two dollars of every ticket goes to the day’s featured charity: Trident House for Navy Seals.
The Trident House is a tranquil waterfront residence located directly along the beautiful Indian River in Sebastian. The lovely home serves as a critical and complimentary respite for the families of U.S. Navy SEALs and all Special Operations forces who need a break from the longest war in the history of our country.
Like all our events, this event is rain or shine and no off-premise food or beverages, tailgating or pets are allowed. Children younger than 12 must be directly supervised.
Endless Summer Vineyard and Winery is a certified Florida farm winery handcrafting awardwinning wines at 4200 Johnston Rd. in Fort Pierce. Open Tuesday through Friday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and every Sunday music and food events are from noon to 5 p.m. Call 772-460-0500, email info@endlesssummerwine. com or visit http://www.endlesssummerwine. com.
Uproot Hootenanny, the day’s headliner, command the afternoon from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. This highly popular string band specializes in roots, folk, Celtic, bluegrass and new grass. They will be pulling out all their best bluegrass and new grass tunes. Each member is gifted with an amazing voice and even better skills mastering their instrument. No one walks away from a Hootenanny event without a smile!
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
Concert in the Park & Fireworks: 4-9 p.m. July. 4. Five musicians followed by fireworks synchronized to music on WGYL. Riverside Park, 3001 Riverside Park Drive, Vero Beach. 93.7 WGYL - Today's Best Music.
45th Annual 4th of July Freedom Festival: 7 a.m. 5K Run/Walk; 8 a.m. opening ceremonies at the Flagpole. Festivities all day and fireworks over the lagoon after sunset. July 4. Riverview Park, Sebastian.
ST. LUCIE COUNTY
FridayFest: 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. July 1. Live music by Checkmate, food, small fireworks show.Fort Pierce City Marina Square.
Early Fourth Celebration: 3 - 9 p.m, July 2. Picnic, DJ, Live music by the Showcase Band, food, games, kids activities, fireworks. Tradition Square, Port St. Lucie.
Freedomfest: 2- 10 p.m. July 4. Live music, food and refreshments, games and activities for the whole family, arts and crafts vendors. Fireworks begin at 9 p.m. Port St. Lucie Civic Center, 9221 Civic Center Place.
Stars Over St. Lucie: 5-10 p.m. July 4. Music, food, children activities, and fireworks. Fort Pierce City Marina Square Plaza.
MARTIN COUNTY
Shuckers Fireworks & July 4th Celebration: Live music from 2 to 6 p.m. DJ at 7 p.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m. July 2. Shuckers & Island Beach Resort, 9800 S. Ocean Drive, Jensen Beach. 772-229-1224.
Fireworks Show: Music 7:30 p.m.; fireworks on the water. 9 p.m. July 4. Flagler Park, 201 S.W. Flagler Ave., Stuart. 772-288-5333.
FOOD TRUCKS ARE INVADING- Palm City
It’s too hot to cook. Let the chefs of about 20 different food trucks do it for you. For the first time, the popular Food Truck Invasion will be at the parking lot of Hidden Oaks Middle School, at 2801 S.W.
Martin Highway in Palm City, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. FRIDAY.
Along with your lawn chairs and picnic blankets, bring your patience, too; everything is cooked to order.
BAREFOOT BEACH BALL
Candelabras in the sand and guests dressed in formal and informal attire will plunge into the Atlantic Ocean during the second annual Barefoot Beach Ball. Join the fun from 4 to 9 p.m.
SATURDAY at Waldo’s Restaurant and The Driftwood Resort, at 3150 Ocean Drive in Vero Beach. There will be games, music, a lifeguard auction and beach-toy giveaways.
This is a fundraiser for the Vero Beach Lifeguard Association and tickets are $20.
Children younger than 17 get in free. Purchase tickets at the door or in advance at Waldo’s or any lifeguard stand.
JOIN A SINGALONG
The singalong fun that made the Howl at the Moon bars famous is back at the Riverside Theatre this weekend.
Two pianists are happy to take song requests as long as the audience sings along. Showtimes are 7:30 and 9:30 p.m.
FRIDAY and SATURDAY. Tickets are $16 to $22 and may be purchased at riversidetheatre. com or by phone at 772-231-6990.
OLDIES CONCERT- FRIDAY JENSEN BEACH
The free concert at the outdoor amphitheater at Indian RiverSide Park, 1707 N.E. Indian River Drive in Jensen Beach was rained out last week and rescheduled for this Friday. The Showcase Band has been performing together for more than 30 years. They will take the stage from 6 to 9 p.m. and cover tunes from the 1950s through the 1980s. You can get dinner from a few food vendors
BEER FEST
The Manatee Island Bar & Grill, 4817 S.E. Dixie Highway, Stuart, is hosting the Port Salerno Beer Festival from 5 to 8 p.m. SATURDAY in its parking lot. Live music, prizes and an allyou-can-eat pig roast round out the rain-or shine event. Learn more at manateeislandbeerfest.com or call 772-8727288.
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