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2 weeks ago | 
veronews.com | Mary Schenkel
While the weather wasn’t favorable for its planned regatta, the rain and overly gusty winds did not in the least diminish the spirit of the participants and supporters of YSF Community Sailing Vero Beach (new name), who gathered at the Quail Valley River Club for their annual Rock the Boat fundraiser. Proceeds from the evening, which included dinner, entertainment and a live auction, will help fund the educational, recreational and competitive sailing programs of the nonprofit.
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2 weeks ago | 
veronews.com | Mary Schenkel
The gift of knowledge was celebrated at the annual Love of Literacy Luncheon hosted by Literacy Services of Indian River County.
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2 weeks ago | 
veronews.com | Mary Schenkel
Four local nonprofits became the latest Community Partners of Impact 100 Indian River at the funding group’s 17th annual Meeting and Grant Award Celebration, with each awarded a $100,000 grant, thanks to the collective giving of Impact members. Additionally, three other nonprofits were each awarded $22,000 Merit Awards.
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2 weeks ago | 
veronews.com | Mary Schenkel
Supporters of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Indian River County celebrated “Changing lives for 25 Years” at a special Angels Dinner Silver Jubilee held at the Vero Beach facility. Children from the Vero, Fellsmere and Sebastian clubs happily spoke about their experiences and engaged guests in some of their numerous art, science and musical activities.
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3 weeks ago | 
veronews.com | Mary Schenkel
Supporters of the John’s Island Foundation gathered at the John’s Island Beach Club to celebrate its 25th anniversary with an oceanside reception sponsored by local businesses. After enjoying music, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, board president Don Steiner remarked on the vision of the late Ellie McCabe, who had recognized a need to fund the capital expenses of local nonprofits.
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4 weeks ago | 
veronews.com | Mary Schenkel
The ladies of the John’s Island Community Service League outdid themselves with a blockbuster Spring Benefit fundraiser featuring a performance by Grammy Award-winning country music artist Wynonna Judd. From the moment people entered the ‘JICSL Ranch’ for the Home on the Range-themed event, it was clear that the 45th Anniversary Celebration was going to be something special.
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4 weeks ago | 
veronews.com | Mary Schenkel
Well behaved and looking for love, several sweet pups greeted guests as they arrived at the Windsor Beach Club for the 41st annual Cause for Paws fundraising gala to benefit the Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County. Not to be forgotten, a litter of adorable kittens melted hearts as they peered out from their carrying case. As guests mingled over cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, the adoptable dogs dispensed plenty of licks, their soulful eyes searching for just the right person.
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1 month ago | 
veronews.com | Mary Schenkel
The young participants enrolled in the Youth Guidance Mentoring Academy are eager to move into a newly renovated facility this summer, something that would not have been possible without contributions from generous donors. At a cocktail reception for top-level donors at Quail Valley at the Pointe, Phil Barnes, YG executive director, provided an update on the progress of the reconstruction and conveyed his sincere appreciation for their dedication and support.
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1 month ago | 
veronews.com | Mary Schenkel
At a time when new developments seem to be popping up everywhere, the mission of the Indian River Land Trust to protect and preserve natural spaces, wildlife habitats and our most scenic landscapes is increasingly vital. Some of the Land Trust’s most ardent benefactors gathered at the Quail Valley River Club to speak about the importance of those efforts during the annual Conservators’ Reception, hosted this year by Dick and Sally Brickman and Ned and Sherry Ann Dayton.
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1 month ago | 
veronews.com | Mary Schenkel
Ray and Mandy Hooker, owners of Indian River Distillery, teamed up with the Cultural Council of Indian River County to release its limited-edition Paradise Spirit Vodka, during a Roaring ’20s-themed fundraiser, the Art of Distilling. The bottle’s label and name had been kept under wraps until that evening, when it was revealed that Merana Cadorette’s artwork had been selected for the label following a community-wide competition.
