Ongoing Events

New Summer Camps

Create at Studio MA, has added 2 hour etiquette classes for ages 6-8 and 9-12 and five day per week summer camps for ages 6-12. Topics will include The Art of the Table, Navigating the Place Setting, Charming Correspondence, Polished Presence for Girls, and Mighty Manners as well as a variety of art classes. Visit CreateAtStudioMA.com.
The Pelican Island Audubon Society is offering summer camps on weekdays from 9 am to 3 pm through August 10th. North County camps are held at Riverview Park in Sebastian and South County camps are held at the Audubon House on Oslo Road in Vero Beach. Activities and Skills include: Kayaking, Stand Up Paddling, Orienteering, First Aid, Wildlife Identification, Water Safety, Outdoor Cooking and more. Space is limited to 10 children per location. Visit pelicanislandaudubon.org/.

Riverside Theatre announces 2016 lecture series

Riverside Theatre’s Distinguished Lecturer Series announces its 2016 season: January 25, 2016: Eric J. Topol, M.D.
, Director, Scripps Translational Science Institute; February 8, 2016: Ken Burns, Historian and Award-Winning Filmmaker; February 22, 2016: Bret Stephens, Deputy Editor of the Wall Street Journal Editorial Page; and March 14, 2016: Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State (2005-2009). Lecture times are 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.. Cost for the season is $350 for the Stark Mainstage and $200 for the Waxlax simulcast. For more information visit http://www.RiversideLecturerSeries.com or call the Riverside box office at (772) 231-6990.

Friday, June 19

Visit the Center for Spiritual Care, 1550 24th Street in Vero Beach, on Friday, June 19th from 7 to 8 pm for a presentation on Transcendental Meditation with Nancy and Sue Dudley. The most effective meditation technique is also the easiest to learn and most enjoyable to practice. The benefits of TM include eliminating stress and anxiety and developing creativity, focus and memory. Call 772-567-1233 for more information.

Riverside Children’s Theatre presents The Lion King, JR. with shows from Friday, June 19th through Sunday, June 21st. This Disney classic comes to life on stage in this age-appropriate adaptation of the Broadway show including all the favorite songs and moments from the play. For tickets ($12 adults , $6 children) visit RiversideTheatre.com

Saturday, June 20

On Saturday, June 20th, Ballet Vero Parents and Friends, Inc. presents Sleeping Beauty Ballet performed by students of Vero Classical Ballet School at 7 pm at the Vero Beach High School Performing Arts Center, 1707 16th Street. Tickets $15 ($17 at door) Senior and Student discounts available. For Tickets call 855-222-2TIX (2849) or call the studio at 772-360-8577.

Brad Meltzer presents his novel, The President’s Shadow, on June 20th at 1 pm at the Vero Beach Book Center, 392 21st Street on Miracle Mile in Vero Beach. For more events, visit VeroBeachBookCenter.com.

On June 20th, McKee Botanical Garden will host its 11th Annual Waterlily Celebration from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm. McKee’s waterlily collection is the largest in Florida, comprised of nearly 350 individual plants and 100 varieties. Arrive early to view night blooming specimens before they retreat. Visitors will enjoy demonstrations at 9:00 am and 10:15 am, and plant experts will be on site throughout the morning to answer questions. Submissions for the Garden’s annual Waterlily Photo Contest will be on display in the Hall of Giants, and from 8:30 am until noon, visitors may cast their vote for their “People’s Choice” favorite. Bring Dad to McKee on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 21st, when McKee Botanical Garden will offer free admission to all fathers with any paid Garden admission from noon to 5 pm.

Sunday, June 21

The Vero Beach Elks Lodge, #1774 and Vietnam Veterans Chapter #1038 will hold their 5th Annual Father’s Day Car Show on Sunday, June 21st from 10 am to 2 pm at the Vero Beach Elks Lodge, 1350 26th Street. Enjoy good ol’ Rock & Roll, 50/50 Raffle Drawings, Food, and Awards. Registration is on site from 8 to 10 am. Registration includes one meal ticket. Additional meals are $5. Call Craig Waskow 772-299-6225.

Monday, June 22

The Pelican Island Preservation Society will feature a presentation by Bill Miller, the new Manager of the Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge Complex on Monday, June 22nd at 7 pm at the North Indian River County Library, 1001 Sebastian Blvd in Sebastian. For more information, visit http://www.firstrefuge.org or call 772-202-0697.

Tuesday, June 23

Day Trippin’ with Patti & Vicky continues this summer on Tuesday, June 23rd with a trip to the Space Coast Exploration Tower. Get a bird’s eye view of Port Canaveral and the surrounding area from the Observation Deck and stroll seven floors of unique exhibits and displays showcasing the Space Coast. Lunch will be on your own at Milliken’s Reef, located on the water at Port Canaveral. Then, visit the world’s largest Surf Shop, Ron Jon’s located in Cocoa Beach. The cost is $75 per person. For a reservation, call (772) 569-8372 or send an e-mail to pgibbon49@gmail.com.