SEPTEMBER 2010
September 2
Coming Together for the Love of Shoes and High Healin, 6:30 p.m., poolside at Costa d’Este with a Falling out of Flip Flops into Fall fashion show. $25 donation benefits the Women’s Refuge of Vero Beach 453-5015.
September 3
Dollars for Scholars Football Classic at the Vero Beach High School Citrus Bowl Stadium pits VBHS Fighting Indians against SRHS Sharks. $50 for VIP BBQ at 5:30; game begins at 7:30 p.m. 569-9869
September 11
Indian River County Firefighters will return to Riverside Theatre for the 2010 Commemorative Observance Ceremony of September 11th. The free 7 p.m. event features the US Navy Band Sound of Freedom and guest speakers Lou Pabon and Col. Danny R. McKnight
September 12
Social Justice Film Series. 7 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Vero Beach presents the documentary, Beyond War. Free and open to the public.
September 14
United Way 18th Annual Community Leaders Breakfast & Spirit of Indian River County Awards Presentation, 8 a.m. at the Oak Harbor Clubhouse. Reservations required/seating limited. 567-8900
September 14
Impact 100 Transformational Philanthropy Workshop, for non-profit organizations interested in participating in the 2011 Grant Process, 9 a.m. at the Richardson Center of Indian River State College.
September 14
Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute’s free Summer Film Series presents World Wonders Beyond Time, 7 p.m. at the Johnson Education Center, on 5,000 Years of Magnificent Wonders. (772) 242-2400
September 16 - 26
Vero Beach Theatre Guild presentation of The Unexpected Guest, an Agatha Christie mystery. 562-8300.
September 17 & 18
The Comedy Zone at Riverside Theatre features Kurt Green and a comic to be named performing on the Waxlax Stage at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Tickets $15. 231-5860
September 17 – 26
Vero Beach Chapter of USA Dance is sponsoring National Ballroom Dance Week, with demonstrations and lessons around Indian River County to increase awareness of ballroom dancing. 770-9684
September 18
5th Annual Bernard & Betty Egan Memorial Golf Tournament to benefit the Samaritan Center, 8 a.m. shotgun start at The Club at Pointe West. $125 registration. 770-3039
September 22
Cultural Council Community Calendar Kickoff Party, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Cultural Council office and Theatre Plaza on 14th Avenue in Vero Beach. 770-4857
September 25
Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute at FAU National Estuaries Family Day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with plant and animal displays, marine science exploration stations, and kids activities. Free admission. 772-242-2293
OCTOBER 2010
October 2
United Way Day of Caring, 8 a.m. to noon at various agency locations throughout Indian River County. Call 567-8900, ext 12 to register as a volunteer.
October 2
McKee Botanical Garden Community Appreciation day, offering free admission to the Garden and $10 off the cost of membership, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 794-0601
October 2 & 3
Treasure Coast Pilot Club’s Autumn in the Park Arts & Crafts Festival, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Riverside Park.
October 3
Community Church of Vero Beach Concert Series, 4 p.m.: A Concert for the World featuring Assoc., Dir. of Music/Organist Ryan Ksten, to benefit the International Missions of Community Church. 778-1070
October 2 & 3
Special Olympics State Aquatic Championships at the North County Aquatic Center, Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free admission.
October 13
AAUW Candidates Forum, 7 p.m. at the Garden Club of Indian River County, is free and open to the public as an opportunity to hear candidate views before the election. 564-9297
October 15
Return to the Galapagos Islands trip with Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute Friends, Oct. 15 to 24 aboard the ship Endeavor. 772-465-2400 ext. 226
October 15 & 16
The Comedy Zone at Riverside Theatre features Phil Hogan and another comic to be announced on the Waxlax Stage at 7:30 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. Tickets $15. 231-6990
October 16
Healthy Start Coalition’s Second Annual Beachside ½ Marathon at Riverside Park. Registration begins at 5:30 am; run starts at 6:30 am, 7:30 am – noon Expo. 563-9118
October 16
American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk (MSABC) at the Sebastian River Medical Center. Check in begins at 7:30 a.m., program at 8:30 a.m. followed by 5K non-competitive walk. 562-2272
October 16
Temple Beth Shalom’s Scholar-in-Residence program presents Maggie Anton, author of the Rashi’s Daughters Trilogy. Tickets $10 for 5 p.m. presentation; additional charge for 4 p.m. reception. 569-4700
October 16
Screen on the Green at Pointe West begins at sunset. Admission is free; bring your own lawn chairs and blankets.
October 17
GFWC Treasure Coast Women’s Annual Italian Dinner, 3 to 7 p.m. at the Elks Club. Tickets $12.50778-8848
October 17
Annual Bowl to Build Lives Bowling Tournament at Vero Bowl, to benefit Indian River Habitat for Humanity. $30 registration. 562-9860 ext. 209.
October 21
Emerson Center Florida Humanities Series presents author Fredric M. Hitt - Bring ‘em Back Alive: An Up-close Look at the First Floridians. Free presentation begins at 7 p.m. 778-5249
October 22
Indian River Land Trust Site Tour of the Padgett Creek Ranches by buggies, 8:30 to 11 a.m. Free registration opens to the public four weeks prior to tour. 794-0701
October 23
Dogs for Life 9th Annual Howl-O-Ween Canine Costume Parade & Expo at the Dog Park, free for spectators and parade participants. 567-8969
October 23
Hard Times Party II to benefit Character Counts!, 6:30 p.m. at the Courthouse Executive Center features comfort food for dinner and a Honeymooner-ish TV parody. 770-1112
October 23
The Education Foundation Fall Fundraiser, Homecoming at the ED House – “It’s Parent’s Weekend with the Kids!” with collegiate themed activities, food and live music. 564-0034.
October 23 - 30
Riverside Children’s Theatre Haunted House, for ages 5 and up, in the Agnes Wahlstrom Youth Playhouse and the Anne Morton Theatre October 23, 29 & 30 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. and October 24 from 5 to 8 p.m. Tickets $5 one trip, $8 two trips. 231-6990
October 28 – November 14
Riverside Theatre presents Cagney! the high-stepping, explosive new musical about legendary performer, James Cagney on the Stark Stage. Tickets $28 - $58. 231-6990
