2/12/10

TONY CAMPOLO: Worship, Campolo speaking, along with author Kent Annan of Haiti Partners. 7 p.m., Feb. 12. Benefits education in Haiti. Indian River Presbyterian Church, 2499 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce, 7 p.m., Feb. 12. Tickets $10, $5 for students. For more information, call (772) 464-4263.

2/13/10

WALK FOR THE ONE YOU LOVE: 5K walk, followed by picnic lunch, moonwalk, games, prizes, silent auction. Riverside Park, Vero Beach, 9 a.m., Feb. 13. $10 children, $20 adults or a family for $50. Benefits Juvenile Diabetes Awareness Corp. Pre-register by Jan. 15 with Sandie Kelly at (772) 562-5323 or (772) 538-6276; jdac.org@comcast.net and get a free T-shirt. Register day of event at 8 a.m.

LOVE IS IN THE AIR: Music, refreshments, fellowship. Musical guest is Jay Kendall of Port St. Lucie. The Master's Blend Coffeehouse, 5196 Turnpike Feeder Road, Fort Pierce, 6-9 p.m., Feb. 13. Donation.

2/21/10

HUNTLEY BROWN: Concert. First United Methodist Church of Port St. Lucie, 260 S.W. Prima Vista Blvd., 4 p.m., Feb. 21. Love offering.

MISS HIBISCUS PAGEANT: Informational session, tips. Heritage Center, 2140 14th Ave., Vero Beach, 2-4 p.m., Feb. 21. For girls ages 16-21. Applications: hibiscuspageant.org. For more information, call Janie Hoover, (772) 473-3410.

3/05/10

CHRISTIAN COLLEGE FAIR: Master's Academy hosts college fair with 35 Christian colleges represented. 1105 58th Ave., Vero Beach, 9-11 a.m., March 5. For more information, call (772) 794-4655.

3/12/10

KELLY MINTER: Live performance 7 p.m., March 12. Sharing from her new release "Loss, Love and Legacy" at Highpoint Community Church. Free. Also, 9 a.m.-noon, March 13. For women. $11. Tickets available through Highpoint. For more information, call (772) 335-8874 ext. 11.

3/31/10

TASTE OF ST. LUCIE: Sample selections from 50 restaurants, music. Historic downtown Fort Pierce, 5:30 p.m., March 31. $40 per person or $70 per couple. Benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters.

4/15/10

DAN RICHARDSON HUMANITARIAN BANQUET: Dinner, entertainment. Honoring Dr. Hugh McCrystal and Mrs. Ann Marie McCrystal. Holy Cross Parish Hall, State Road A1A, Vero Beach, 5:30 p.m., April 15. Benefits Gifford Youth Activity Center. $125. For more information, call Freddie Woolfork, (772) 794-1005 ext. 34.

Ongoing

ADVENTURES IN MOTHERING:  First Church of God, Room F-72, 1105 58th Ave., Vero Beach, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Regular meetings first, third Tuesdays beginning Feb. 2. For more information, call Michele at (772) 562-2256 ext. 206 or go to fcog.com.

LAUREN CHAPIN: Chapin, of "Father Knows Best," hosting Women of Purpose.
Immanuel Church, 455 58th Ave. S.W., Vero Beach, 7 p.m., Friday nights. For more information, call (772) 562-3185.

NOON DAY PRAYER: Revival Fire Deliverance Ministry, 490 Old Dixie Highway, Vero Beach, will be available for prayer Monday-Saturday. For more information, call (772) 501-2099.

CROSSLIFE INTERNATIONAL: CrossLife International is a nonprofit, 100 percent donor supported, cross-denominational counseling, teaching, and missions center that serves Indian River and St. Lucie counties.
People receive Christ-centered counseling and teaching to settle emotional, behavioral and marital problems with trained and caring counselors. Its web site, www.cross-life.org, has information on its Come Fly with Us Blessing Give-Away. Donations can be given online or by sending a check to CrossLife International, 2155 15th Ave., Suite D-1, Vero Beach, Fl, 32960.

MASTER'S BLEND COFFEEHOUSE: Coffee, tea, baked goods. Spirit Wind Ministries, 5196 Turnpike Feeder Road, Fort Pierce, open 7 a.m.-11 a.m., Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays. Donation. Free wifi.

NEIGHBORHOOD VISIT: Educational video presentation of the people and programs at the Gifford Youth Activity Center, 4875 43rd Ave., Vero Beach. To schedule a presentation at your club or neighborhood, call Freddie Woolfork, (772) 794-1005 ext. 34 or email fwoolfork@gyac.cc.
 

REGISTRATIONS: Registrations being accepted for 2-4 year olds. First Baptist Child Development Center, 115 N.E. Solida Drive, Port St. Lucie. A Beka curriculum. Mention this announcement for $35 off registration. For more information, call (772) 879-0109.

RECYCLING FUNDRAISER: Immanuel Baptist Church, 455 58th Ave., Vero Beach, is raising funds for its building project. Accepted are: newspapers, shredded paper, office paper, junk mail.

AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM: Gifford Youth Activity Center, 4875 43rd Ave., Vero Beach, has openings in its educational based after-school program. For more information, call Freddie Woolfork at (772) 794-1005 ext. 34 or at fwoolfork@gyac.cc.

DIVORCECARE: Seminar, support group starting new 13-week session for those experiencing divorce, separation. Indian River Main Library, history meeting room, 1600 21st St., Vero Beach, 6-7:45 p.m., Tuesdays. For more information, call (772) 480-7282 or visit www.trueheartministries.com.

PASSION NIGHTS: Praise, worship, fellowship, prayer time. New Hope Ministries, 4425 71st St., Vero Beach, 7-9 p.m., first, third Friday every month. Ages 18-30.

FORT PIERCE POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE: Volunteers needed to help teach youth sports fundamentals, mentoring/tutoring or contributing to new Alternative Education Program. Interested volunteers should contact Officer Paul Pearson or Gabe Gonzales at (772) 460-0606.

CHRISTIAN SURFERS: Meet Christian surfers the first Saturday of every month at Sebastian Inlet. Volunteers sought to help at coming events. For more information, go to cssebastianinlet.com.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY: Recovery program. First Baptist Church, 3301 Dairy Road, Melbourne, 7 p.m., Friday nights. For more information, call (321) 723-0561; celebraterecovery.com.

FOOD DRIVE: Everyday's Angels seeking food, school supplies, toys, etc., for children at The Source and Hibiscus Center. For more information, (772) 501-9557; weareeverydayangels.com.

FLAG DISPOSAL: Dispose of your old, worn American flag. Drop off between 9:30 a.m.-noon, Monday-Friday, at First Presbyterian Church of Port St. Lucie, 2240 S.E. Walton Road. The flags will be retired properly by American Legion Post 40 or Boy Scout Troup 422.

CARE NET PREGNANCY CENTER: All through the year, Care Net Pregnancy Center helps men and women faced with unplanned pregnancies by providing pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, STD testing, fetal development information, and an explanation about abortion methods and their risks. These services are all available free of charge. Care Net has trained peer counselors and a 24-hour helpline. You can assist this organization by donating baby furniture, diapers, formula, maternity clothes, or by making a tax-deductible donation. For more information,  please call (772) 871-2211, or stop by the office located at 8432 S. Federal Highway in Port St Lucie.