February 21, 2017 Vol. 3

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PIP Printing, 22
University of Central Florida, 22
Garrison Insurance, 23
Indian River Colony Club, 25
Shein & Wente, LLC, 29
Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront, 30
Melbourne Yacht Club, Inc., 30
Century 2001 Custom Screen Printing, 34
The Lakes of Melbourne, 34
Servpro of South Brevard/Servpro of West Brevard, 34
Crowne Plaza Melbourne Oceanfront, 37
Joyal Homes, 38
Gator Chrysler, Inc., 46
S&S Jewelers, Inc., 47

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Ribbon Cuttings


2/22 - Beacon Roof & Exterior Cleaning Ribbon Cutting
Wednesday  |  4:00PM-6:00PM  |   Actual Cut-time: 5:00PM
Location: 560 Solutions Way, Rockledge

3/7 - Exit First Class Realty Group Ribbon Cutting
Tuesday  |  2:00PM-4:00PM  |   Actual Cut-time: 3:00PM
Location: 1680 Highway A1A Unit 5E, Satellite Beach


3/9 - Grand Opening Victory Kid Sports Foundation
Thursday  |  5:00PM-7:00PM  |   Actual Cut-time: 5:30PM
Location: 1050 Cypress Ave., Melbourne


3/18 - Einstein Bros Bagels Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting & Weeklong Bagel Nosh-a-Thon
Saturday  |  9:00AM-11:00AM  |   Actual Cut-time: 10:00AM
Location:4840 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne

3/21 - Anytime Travel Solutions 10th Anniversary
Tuesday  |  5:30PM-7:00PM  |   Actual Cut-time: 5:45PM
Location:1900 S. Harbor City Blvd., Suite 115, Melbourne

3/25 - 
Open House of the Joint Center at Health First's Holmes Regional Medical Center
Saturday  |  9:00AM-11:00AM  |   Actual Cut-time: 10:00AM
Location:1350 S. Hickory Street, Melbourne

Other Member Events

Feb 22, 23 Mar 1, 2  |  Goodwill Job Fair Prep Workshop   MORE

Feb 24 | MRChamber Toastmasters  | Chamber Auditorium  REGISTER

Feb 24  |  Hometown Security Workshop at Central Brevard County Library Auditorium   MORE

Mar 9  | Goodwill Job Fair Day   MORE

Month of Mar   | EGAD! Eau Gallie Arts District events  MORE

Now - Mar 9  | Florida Today Corporate 5k  Benefiting United Way seeks volunteers   MORE

Mar 10 - 12 
| Tico Warbird Airshow  Titusville   MORE

Mar 11 | Big Brothers Big Sisters Annual Brevard Cooking From the Heart  event   MORE

Mar 12  | 3rd Annual Cycle 4 Alz  Benefiting the Brevard Alzheimer's Foundation   MORE


Mar 17  | Brevard Public Schools  2017 Teacher Job Fair   MORE

Apr 1  |  Nana's House 10th Annual Dinner Dance & Silent Auction    MORE

Apr 9  | Petals & Pearls Spring Bridal Show Booths Available   MORE


 

Daryl Jacobs of PT Professionals wants to shave his head

Daryl Jacobs of PT Professionals is participating in the St. Baldrick's childhood cancer awareness event on March 18th, 2017.  If he can raise $1,000 in donations, Daryl will shave his head for childhood cancer awareness. To donate, CLICK HERE

Very Special Arts Florida-Brevard County to host interactive festival at Brevard Zoo

Students with disabilities participate in arts and crafts, music activities during three-day event
Brevard Achievement Center (BAC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency whose mission is to provide persons with disabilities innovative services and opportunities to achieve personal success, proudly presents the annual Very Special Arts Florida-Brevard County (VSAF-BC) Zoo Festival for Brevard Public School Exceptional Student Education (ESE) elementary and middle school students. The Festival will be held on March 1, 2 and 3 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Brevard Zoo.
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VNA Space Coast expands no-cost screenings to Cocoa

VNA SPACE COAST EXPANDS NO-COST SCREENINGS TO COCOA
Local non-profit home healthcare agency, VNA Space Coast, is expanding its no-cost community wellness program to Cocoa Beach this March. On Wednesday, March 1st from 9:30 – 11 a.m. residents can visit the Cocoa Beach Public Library, located at 550 North Brevard Ave. in Cocoa Beach, for free blood pressure and glucose screenings administered by a VNA Space Coast registered nurse. Since 2000, VNA Space Coast has been serving all of Brevard County from Titusville to Barefoot Bay, providing top-quality patient care through licensed and insured therapists, nurses and aides. MORE

Rare antelope born at Brevard Zoo

On Friday, February 3, seven-year-old scimitar-horned oryx Danica gave birth to Brevard Zoo’s newest addition—a male calf weighing 22 pounds. Danica was born at the Zoo in 2009. Both mother and calf remain on exhibit with the rest of the herd. Guests may be able to see the calf from the kayak tour and the Cape to Cairo Express train. Scimitar-horned oryx were once one of the most prominent mammal species across northern Africa, extending from Morocco to Egypt and as far south as Sudan. In 1999, they became extinct in the wild as a result of climate change and an increase of hunting due to a growing human presence in the region. The species is now successfully bred in human care and a healthy population of captive-born oryx has been introduced to their native range. Photos and video: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/wmx58597ie3n91o/AAD-mBBqGM6ICy5ENOSj3aXTa

Launch Federal Credit Union offers upcoming seminars

Launch Federal Credit Union is offering two free seminars.  A free Credit Score seminar will take place on Tuesday, February 21st at the Palm Bay Branch of Launch FCU located at 5225 Babcock St. NE in Palm Bay.  A free Home Buying seminar is offered on March 14th at the Melbourne branch located at 2200 N. Wickham Road.  Both seminars begin at 5:30 pm. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE

 

Crosswinds Recognizes staff members for outstanding service

At its Staff Annual Awards and Holiday Luncheon, Crosswinds’ President and CEO Jan Lokay recognized staff members for their outstanding achievements in 2016 and their length of service with the nonprofit organization. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE
 

Treaty Monitoring Center inducts three to its Wall of Honor

AFTAC Wall of Honor Inductees
Wall of Honor inductees, their family members and the commander of the Air Force Technical Applications Center, pose in front of AFTAC’s Wall of Honor located in the center’s headquarters building, Patrick AFB, Fla.  The honorees were recognized at a ceremony Feb. 7, 2017 for their contributions to long range detection and nuclear treaty monitoring.  Pictured left to right are:  Col. Steven M. Gorski, AFTAC commander; inductee Chief Master Sgt. (retired) James Davis; Mal Pavik; Jan Pavik; Diane Richie; Sam Richie; David Pavik; inductee Joe Marshall; and Gail Marshall.  (U.S. Air Force photo by Susan A. Romano) CLICK HERE FOR ENTIRE PRESS RELEASE

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