Animals
Dog Obedience Classes: Dogs for Life Off-Leash Dog Park, 12th Street and 16th Avenue. $10. Reservations: (772) 567-8969;
dogsforlifevb@bellsouth.net.
Dog Park Orientations: Dogs for Life Off-Leash Dog Park, 12th Street and16th Avenue, Vero Beach. By appointment. $250 annual fee. (772) 567-8969.
Exercise/Health
Qi Gong Classes: Kashi, Roseland Road, Roseland, 8 a.m. (772) 581-2629; Namaste@bellsouth.net.
Tai Chi Gentle: All ages, health. Sebastian United Methodist Church, 1029 Main St., Sebastian, 11 a.m.-noon. $25/six weeks. Register: (772) 589-5230.
Games
Bingo: SRA Senior Center, 686 14th St., Vero Beach,11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. (772) 469-2062.
Bingo’s of Indian River County: All profits go to local charities. 490 Old Dixie Highway, Vero Beach, 6:30 p.m., nightly. Also: Matinees, 12:15 p.m., Friday-Sunday. (772) 978-1222.
Sebastian Scrabble Club: North Indian County Library, west-side room, 1001 Sebastian Blvd., 2 p.m. (772) 571-0117.
Other
Farmers Market and Multicultural Bazaar: 12285 County Road 512 in Fellsmere, Inside Operation Hope, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., rain or shine. (321) 724-6077;
sebastianchamber.com.
Garden Growers: Master Gardener will answer questions. Environmental Learning Center, 255 Live Oak Drive, Vero Beach,
10 a.m.-noon. Free. (772) 589-5050; www.discoverelc.org.
Guardian ad Litem: Information session with the Guardian ad Litem Program at Starbucks Coffee, 1235 U.S., Vero Beach, 10 a.m. Ages 19 or older. (772) 785-5804;
www.guardianadlitem.org.
SUNDAY
Children/Families
Children’s Choir: Learn basic music skills and more. King’s Baptist Church, 3235 58th Ave., Vero Beach, 5 p.m. every Sunday. 1st-6th grade. Free. (772) 567-5850; kingsbaptist.org.
Dance
Argentine Tango Practica: An informal get together help you refine your techniques, practice what you’ve learned in local workshops, and show you new moves to improve your dance. 2109 14th Ave, Vero Beach, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Sundays. $5. (772) 564-0066.
Treasure Coast Salsa Club: Argentine Tango Practica. 2109 14 Ave., Vero Beach, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $5.(772) 564-0066;
treasurecoast
salsaclub@yahoo.com.
Exercise/Health
Qi Gong Classes: Riverview Park, Sebastian, 7 a.m. All ages. $7. (772) 581-2629; Namaste5@bellsouth.net.
Qi Gong for Healing and Gratitude: Wabasso Beach, County Road 510 and State Road A1A, Wabasso, 7 a.m. (772) 581-2629.
Games
Bingo’s of Indian River County: All profits go to local charities. 490 Old Dixie Highway, Vero Beach, 6:30 p.m., nightly. Also: Matinees, 12:15 p.m., Friday-Sunday. (772) 978-1222.
Smoke-Free Bingo: American Legion Hall, 807 Louisiana Ave., Sebastian, 12:45 p.m. (772) 589-1961.
LOOKING AHEAD
December events
Flu Shots: WellMed at Vero Beach,1555 U.S. 1, Suite 105, Vero Beach,through Dec. 31. (772) 807-8662; www.wellmedmedical
group.com.
January events
Celebrated Speakers Series: Prominent speakers present a variety of topics. The Emerson Center, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 1590 27 Ave., Vero Beach, 4 p.m. and
8 p.m., January to March. $220 for subscription series. $65 per seat. (772) 778-5249;
www.theemersoncenter.org.
Beachside Boot Camp: Begin your resolutions on the beach with intense training. Jaycee Park, Vero Beach, 9-10:30 a.m., Jan. 1. Register: (772) 713-7938;
cityfitflorida@
gmail.com.
Bluegrass Music: One Street Over will perform. Library Coffee House, North Indian River County Library, 1001 Sebastian Blvd., Sebastian, 7-9 p.m., Jan. 2. (772) 589-1355;
www.sebastianlibrary.com.
Auditions for “The Adventures of Stuart Little:” Riverside Children’s Theatre, 3280 Riverside Park Drive, Vero Beach, 4 p.m., Jan. 2. Open to ages 12 and up. (772) 234-8052; www.riversidetheatre.com.
Pontoon Cruise: Around Pelican Island. Environmental Learning Center, 255 Live Oak Drive, Vero Beach, 3:30-5:50 p.m., Jan. 2, 13. $6- $14. Reservation: (772) 589-5050;
www.discoverelc.org.
New Year, New Stories: Angel Tree gift books for foster care children. Indian River County Main Library, 1600 21st St., Vero Beach. Deadline Jan. 2. (772) 770-5060; www.irclibrary.org.
Casual Kayak Paddle: Around Wabasso Island. Environmental Learning Center, 255 Live Oak Drive, Vero Beach, 9 a.m.-noon, Jan. 2. $35. Reservation: (772) 589-5050; www.discoverelc.org.
LoPresti Charity Breakfast: Benefits Tyler’s Hope for Dystonia Cure. Vero Beach Airport, north ramp, LoPresti Hangar, 2620 Airport North Drive. 9 -11:30 a.m., Jan. 3. (772) 562-4757.
Treks and Tracks: Guided nature walk. Environmental Learning Center, 255 Live Oak Drive, Vero Beach, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Jan. 3, 7, 10, 14. Free. Also: 2-3 p.m. Jan. 4, 11, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 am, Jan. 14. (772) 589-5050;
www.discoverelc.org.
Sunrise Canoe Paddle: On Indian River Lagoon. Environmental Learning Center, 255 Live Oak Drive, Vero Beach, 8-10 a.m., Jan. 3. $7-$15. Reservation: (772) 589-5050; DiscoverELC.org.
AAUW Book Review Breakfast: Howard Bullard will review “The Good Black.” Richardson Center, 6155 College Lane, Vero Beach, 9:30 a.m., Jan. 5. Free. (772) 562-9476;
j-levi@ earthlink.net.
Puppy, Dog Training: Six-week class. Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County, 6230 77th St., Vero Beach, 11 a.m.-noon. $35. Begins Jan. 7. Register: (772) 388-3331, ext. 19. Also: 7-8 p.m. Thursdays beginning Jan. 8. 1-2 p.m. Saturdays beginning Jan. 10.
Vanishing Florida Tour: Swamp buggy ride, tour Padgett Ranch. Environmental Learning Center, 255 Live Oak Drive, Vero Beach, 2:30-5:30 p.m., Jan. 6. $20. Reservation: (772) 589-5050;
DiscoverELC.org.
Rally Obedience: Six-week class. Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County, 6230 77th St., Vero Beach, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Begins Jan. 6. $60. Register: (772) 388-3331, ext. 19.
Sunset Canoe Paddle: Canoeing the Indian River Lagoon at sunset. Environmental Learning Center, 255 Live Oak Drive, Vero Beach, 3:30-5:30 p.m., Jan. 7. $7-$15. Reservation: (772) 589-5050; DiscoverELC.org.
Pontoon Cruise: Morning boat tour on Indian River Lagoon. Environmental Learning Center, 255 Live Oak Drive, Vero Beach, 9-11 a.m., Jan. 7. $6-$14. Reservation: (772) 589-5050;
www.discoverelc.org.
Square Dance: Lessons for beginners. Vero Beach Community Center, starts Jan. 7. $8 couple. (772) 778-2054;
gilbertmattson@att.net.
Atlantic Classical Orchestra Series I Concerts: Beethoven Symphony 8 Rautavaara Isle of Bliss Kodàly Dances of Galanta. Waxlax Center for the Performing Arts, 1895 St. Edwards Drive, Vero Beach, 8 p.m., Jan. 8. $40. (772) 460-0850; www.acomusic.org.
American Sign Language Classes: Taught by Lynda Allen and Patricia Moody, six weeks. Indian River County Main Library, 1600 21st St., Vero Beach, 6-7:30 p.m., Thursdays starting Jan. 8. Age 15 years and older. Registration: (772) 770-5060, ext. 4121.
Pontoon Boat Tour: South Prong of Sebastian River. Environmental Learning Center, 255 Live Oak Drive, Vero Beach, 9-11 a.m., Jan. 9. $6-$14. Reservation: (772) 589-5050; www.discoverelc.org.
Antiques Show and Sale: 37 dealers. Vero Beach Museum of Art, 3001 Riverside Park Drive, Vero Beach, 10 a.m. 5 p.m., Jan. 9, 10 and 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Jan. 11. $10. (772) 231-0707;
www,verobeachmuseum.org.
Annie Liebovitz: Women Exhibition: Brevard Art Museum, 1463 Highland Ave., Eau Gallie District, Melbourne, Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m.; and Thurs. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Jan. 10-March 8. $2-$5. (321) 242-0737.
Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 56 Boating Safely Course: American Legion Post , 807 Louisiana Ave., Sebastian, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Jan. 10, Feb. 28, March 14. $35. Age 21 and under. Registration: (772) 589-8523;
fredtug2000@yahoo.com.
Garden Growers: Florida gardening advice. Environmental Learning Center, 255 Live Oak Drive, Vero Beach, 10 a.m.-noon, Jan. 10. Free. (772) 589-5050;
DiscoverELC.org.
Nature Nuggets for Kids: Kids discover the outdoors. Environmental Learning Center, 255 Live Oak Drive, Vero Beach, 10-11 a.m., Jan. 10, 14. $2. 3-6 years. Reservation: (772) 589-5050;
www.discoverelc.org.
Green Living Workshop, Boating: Learn environmentally friendly practices. Environmental Learning Center, 255 Live Oak Drive, Vero Beach, 9 a.m.-noon, Jan. 10. $10. Reservation: (772) 589-5050; www.discoverelc.org.
Treasure Coast Jazz Society: Bill Allred’s Classic Jazz Band; buffet lunch. Heritage Center, 2140 14th Ave., Vero Beach, noon-3 p.m., Jan. 10. (772) 234-1132;
www.tcjazzsociety.org.
Quail Valley Charities Inc. 2009 Charity Cup: Seventh annual charity event to benefit children and education in Indian River County. Quail Valley Golf Club, 2345 A1A, Vero Beach, Jan. 10-17. Times/cost vary. (772) 492-2020; www.quailvalleygolfclub.com.
Beginner Calligraphy Classes: Two hour classes lasting 8 weeks. Indian River County Main Library, 1600 21st St., Vero Beach, 10 a.m., Mondays starting Jan. 12. Pick up supply list at the reference desk, second floor. Register: (772) 770-5060, ext. 4121.
Classic Calligraphy: Eight-week class for beginners. Indian River County Main Library, 1600 21st St., Vero Beach, 10 a.m., Jan. 12. Register: (772) 770-5060;
www.irclibrary.org.
Photography Workshop Series: Lunch, learn series on photography. Waldo’s, Vero Beach, 1-3 p.m., Mondays starting Jan. 12. Reservation: (772) 643-6994. Also: Café, 1901 14th Ave., Vero Beach, beginning Feb. 9.
Beach and Beans: Be a junior naturalist for a day. Environmental Learning Center, 255 Live Oak Drive, Vero Beach, 2:30-5 p.m., Jan. 13. $5. Grades 4-6. Reservation: (772) 589-5050;
www.discoverelc.org.
Author Presentation: “90 Minutes In Heaven” by Don Piper. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2555 58th Ave., Vero Beach,
2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Jan. 13. $10. (772) 778-0777.
Don Piper: Author of “90 Minutes in Heaven.” Speaking at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2555 58th Ave., 2:30 p.m., 7 p.m., Jan. 13.
“Put Your Passion Into Action”: Nonprofits information fair. Vero Beach Community Center, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Jan. 13. Free. Reservation: www.pd-go.com/files/
upload-22397.pdf.
Book Signing: Sarah Atwell, author of “Through a Glass Deadly,” luncheon to follow. McKee Botanical Garden, Vero, 10 a.m., Jan. 13, (772) 794-0601; www.mckeegarden.org.
Treasure Coast Wine Festival: Grand wine tasting. Riverside Park Grand Tent, 2-5 p.m., Jan. 25. Approx. $50-$60.(772) 794-9386.
How to Begin Your Family History Research?: Learn how to research your family history. Indian River County Main Library, 1600 21st St., Vero Beach,
9:30 a.m.-noon, six sessions starting Jan. 15. $35. Teens-adults. Registration: (772) 770-5060;
pcooper@irclibrary.org.
Fellsmere Frog Leg Festival: Benefits children’s recreational needs in Fellsmere.Historical School, 22 S. Orange St. 4-11 p.m. Jan. 15,16; 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. Jan. 17; 11 a.m.- 6 p.m., Jan. 18.
www.froglegfestival.com.
Manhattan Piano Trio: Community Church, 1901 23rd St., Vero Beach, 7:30 p.m.,Jan.16. $25.(772) 562-3633; ccovb.org.