Community Calendar February 2008

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February 1

A Sweet Affair. The Fourth Annual Sweet Affair is a gala
fundraising event, benefiting local programs of Easter Seals
Florida. 7:00pm – 10:00pm. Location: Melbourne Hilton Rialto
Place. Tickets are $100 each. For information contact Teri Blevins
at 723-474 ext. 3105. Space Coast Chronicle is a proud sponsor.
The Single, Separated, Widowed and Divorced (SSWD)
group at Church of Our Saviour meet for lunch at the Red Lobster
Restaurant, 215 Merritt Island Causeway at 1:00pm. All are welcome
to join the group. Call 213-6629 or 799-4720 for details.

Florida Tech’s 2008 Computer Science Distinguished
Speaker Lecture. Gene Spafford, widely known for work in
information security and privacy, presents “The Value in
Questioning What You Think You Know.” 12:00pm - 1:30pm in
the F.W. Olin Engineering Building Auditorium, Room 118EC of
the Florida Tech campus. Free and open to the public. Spafford
surveys some historical elements that have led to current system
design and he offers a few examples of how re-examining computing
and security technology might generate some new
approaches. For info call 674-8763.

February 2

The Single, Separated, Widowed and Divorced (SSWD)
group is sponsoring a Valentine’s dance on from 8:00pm -
11:00pm at the Church of Our Saviour’s gymnasium, 5301 N.
Atlantic Avenue, Cocoa Beach. Live music by “Visions”. BYOB
- Wine, snacks and setups will be available for purchase. Tickets:
$7 for sale at the Parish Office (783-4554), the Irish Shop (784-
0707), the Trinity Shop (783-8499) or at the door. All singles
and couples welcome. For other details, call 213-6629, 783-4152
or 868-1880.

February 2 & 3

The Melbourne/Brevard County 9th Annual Winter Home
& Garden Show. 10:00am - 5:00pm at The Melbourne
Auditorium. Admission and parking is free! Among the highlights
of the two-day event are a series of free “how-to” seminars and
demonstrations on a wide range of do-it-yourself (DIY) projects.
For info contact Expo Marketing at (866) - 466-6300. Ext. 10

February 6

Speed Dating Event for Single Professionals (ages 29 -
39). 7:00pm. Location: The Getaway - Martini Bar & Lounge,
7720 North Wickham Road, Unit 10 in Melbourne.Up to 12 sixminute
dates in one evening. You can quickly determine who you
would truly like to hear from again. It’s fun and convenient. Cost
is $35. Register at www.Cupid.com/PreDating

“Sweet on Ourselves” Social and Dinner. Tuscany Grill
restaurant in Suntree beginning at 7:00 p.m. Alumnae of any
National Panhellenic Conference sorority who live in Brevard
County are welcome to attend. The organization of about 100
members promotes Greek fellowship and service to Brevard
County. Each year, the group supports the advancement of education
by granting scholarships to deserving students. For reservations
info contact Carla Hughes at 984-8369.

February 7

Buying Foreclosures and Short Sales. FREE seminar sponsored
by Riverside Home Loans on “Buying Foreclosures and Short
Sales - Things you need to know” 6:30pm - 8:30pm at the
Henegar Center in Melbourne. For info call Denise at 726-0570

February 8

23rd Annual Chowder Cook-Off. Hosted by the Convention &
Visitors Bureau of the Cocoa Beach Area Chamber of Commerce.
Location: Cruise Terminal #3 in Port Canaveral. The event begins
at 6:00pm and is open to the public. Admission includes sample
tastings of all entries and hors d’oeuvres. Cash bar available. The
event features the area’s best chefs and restaurants competing
with one another to determine who has the ‘best chowder’ on the
Space Coast. For info call 459-2200.

Melbourne Main Street’s family-friendly FRIDAY FEST
street party. 6:00pm – 10:00pm. Family-oriented format
includes art, craft and business vendors, lots of great food, beer &
wine, a children’s activity area, and always a few surprises!
Admission and parking are free. Bring your lawn chairs. Bring family
and friends and enjoy an evening of fresh air, people-watching,
great music and a variety of food vendors in Historic Downtown
Melbourne. For info call 724-1741.

February 9

Palm Bay Christian Church hosts their Hoops For Hope, A
40 Days of Community Service Project. 12:00pm - 4:00pm.
This year’s event includes games, prizes, music, food, bounce
houses, a dunk tank, pony rides, face painting and much more.All
proceeds raised will be donated to local Easter Seals Services to
benefit individuals with disabilities. Location: 344 Emerson Rd,
NW in Palm Bay. For info call 724-0491.

Sixth Annual “Have a Heart – Adopt a Shelter Pet. Animal
Guardians of Brevard, a local non-profit organization, and the
Brevard County North and South Animal Care and Adoption
Centers (NACC and SACC) are co-sponsoring the Sixth Annual
“Have a Heart – Adopt a Shelter Pet” events. These special pet
adoption events celebrate Valentines Day and the human – pet
bond. 11:00am - 4:00pm. Free identification microchips available
for all animals adopted from this event at the South shelter. There
are reduced adoption fees, and refreshments available. Come and
save a homeless animal, and find a friend for life. The South shelter
is located at 5100 West Eau Gallie Boulevard in Melbourne,
half a mile west of I-95. The North shelter is located at 2605 Flake
Rd. in Titusville. For more info call SACC at 321-253-6608 or
NACC at 321-264-5119, or visit
www.AnimalGuardiansofBrevard.org.

February 10

2nd Annual Sweetheart Dance. Boys and girls 1st through 5th
grades are invited with their dates (i.e. mom, dad, grandma or
grandpa) to the City of Cocoa Civic Center for dinner, dancing and
lots of fun. Events include pictures taken with valentine’s flowers
for all couples, performance by Magic Dove Magic Shop, performance
by Hand Drumming Circle with Ed Eliason and dancers from
Space Coast Ballet. For info call 639-3500.

February 11

“Orphan Trains”. This history lecture by Patti Kirk is scheduled
during the meeting of the Brevard Genealogical Society. In 1856,
immigrants were pouring into the port of New York. Patti tells the
fascinating story of homeless children in New York, their journey
of survival, and the families who took them into their homes.
9:30am at the Central Brevard Library, 308 Forrest Avenue in
Cocoa. Contact 779-1739.

National Active and Retired Federal Employees group welcomes
both current and retired employees and their spouses. Our
chapter in Central Brevard is called “Apollo” Chapter 1137.
NARFE’s purpose is keeping federal retirees informed bout congressional
legislation that could affect us and exchanging information
among ourselves. Location: Piccadilly Restaurant at Merritt
Island Mall on SR520. Come at 11:45am for lunch, 12:30pm for
meeting. Topic: Demystify Computer Use. Call Dick Conway at
253-2072 or John Curry at 783-3248 for info.

Safeguarding Your Home Against Predators. 10:30am.
Refreshments provided. With diligence and consistency, even
those on the tightest budgets can fight crime. Please join us for an
informational presentation at Joe’s Club Community Room, 7951
Ron Beatty Blvd. in Micco. Next to the Barefoot Bay Library. For
info call 772-664-9996.

February 14

“Care Giving: Preparing for New Roles &
Responsibilities”. The City of Cocoa is proud to introduce this
statewide Florida initiative designed to assist in planning and
implementing improvements benefiting the lives of all residents.
Cocoa Civic Center 6:00pm - 7:00pm. For info call 639-3500.

February 16

Sewfest. The City of Cocoa presents this one day sewing event
to include sewing tips presentation, new techniques, finish unfinished
objects, meet sewing friends, get expert help, win door
prizes and enjoy lunch. For info call 639-3500.

February 16 & 17

Indiafest 2008. 10:00am – 6:00pm on Saturday and 11:00am
– 5:00pm on Sunday. Location is Wickham Park Pavilion in
Melbourne.

February 17

“Walk through the Country”. Keith Marr is a singer, song
writer, recording artist and author who brings this concert containing
many country and gospel songs. Location is The First
Baptist Church of Cocoa, 750 Brevard Avenue in Historic Cocoa
Village. Concert time is 3:00pm. For info call 636-2868.

February 23

Florida College Goal Sunday Weekend. Students who hope
to attend college will be given a clear path to federal cash assistance
during this free statewide event. Financial experts help college-
bound students and their families complete the Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) 9:00am – 12:00pm at
the Brevard Community College Palm Bay Campus, 250
Community College Parkway. The FAFSA helps students access billions
in federal funds available for college. Florida College Goal
Sunday is a free event. Financial aid assistance will be available in
English, Spanish and Creole. For more info call 433-7670. A scholarship
drawing will be held for students who attend the event.
Additional information about Florida College Goal Sunday is available
online at www.fldoe.org/collegegoalsunday.

White Elephant Auction. The Military Affairs Council of the
Cocoa Beach Area Chamber of Commerce hosts its White
Elephant Auction beginning at 6:00pm at the Comfort Inn & Suite
Resort, 3901 N. Atlantic Avenue, Cocoa Beach. This fund-raising
event will benefit the Military Affairs Council of Florida’s Space
Coast. During the event, there are three is a silent auction a live
auction and a Chinese auction. The cost to attend the event is
$5/person, along with one donated item for either of the auctions.
Snacks provided with a cash bar available. For info, call th

Cocoa Beach Area Chamber of Commerce at 459-2200.
Cocoa Beach Public Library’s Annual Friends of the
Library Author Luncheon featuring longtime NBC Space
Correspondent and author Jay Barbree at the Cocoa Beach
Holiday Inn at 11:30am. Cost is $20. Tickets must be purchased
by February 18 at the library. Jay will discuss, sign and sell his new
book Live from Cape Canaveral, and reminisce about his days as
a reporter who “lived among the astronauts, socialized with them
and watched as they strapped themselves into small metal containers
perched atop unimaginable explosion force”. Barbree is
the only reporter who has covered every mission flown by astronauts,
and offers an engaging, behind-the-scenes account of
America’s 50 years in space. Copies of the book will be available
for $26.95.

February 24

Second International Festival. Florida Tech Campus, Panther
Plaza. 12:00pm – 6:00pm. The free event highlights a 4:00pm
concert in the Jazz at the Panthereum series, featuring the DJ
Daniel Trio. Other music and dancers are Javier Molinares and the
Valle Cumbia de Colombia dancers; an Andean wind ensemble;
folk dancing by Saudi Arabian, Indian and Caribbean students;
L’Ahavat Tzion Israel Folk Dance; City of Melbourne Pipes &
Drums; Sevillanas Flamenco; and Recuerdos de mi Panama traditional
folk dancers. Local vendors sell ethnic food specialties and
students offer handmade jewelry and traditional artifacts for sale.
Children enjoy carnival-type games and activities.

WOOFSTOCK Festival & Reunion. Greyhound Pets of America
a non-profit organization dedicated to the placement of retired
racing greyhounds into loving homes hosts a WOOFSTOCK
Festival & Reunion. 11:00am - 3:00pm. Location is Wickham Park
Main Pavilion, 3601 N. Wickham Road in Melbourne. The event
features the “Gilley Greyhound Dancing Drill Team”, Greyhound
Pet Contests, music, a bake sale, a used book sale, a silent auction,
raffles, vendors with Greyhound/Canine merchandise and
Greyhound candidates for adoption. Refreshments for sale.
Proceeds of the event will help support the organization’s mission
to “Make Adoption a Real Option”. The public is invited. FREE.

February 28

“Identity Theft and You”. FREE seminar sponsored by
Riverside Home Loans. 6:30pm - 8:30pm at the Henegar Center
in downtown Melbourne. Do you know the telltale signs that
your identity has been stolen? Do you know what to do if you
suspect your identity has been stolen? Come get all your questions
answered at this FREE seminar. For info call Denise at
726-0570

Recurring Events:

Mondays, 7:00pm. NEVER ALONE. A group organized for singles,
divorced and widows. Location: Peace Lutheran Church,
1801 Pt. Malabar, Palm Bay. 727-3131 or 984-8948.
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. 9:00am - 12:30pm.

The Brevard Community College Palm Bay Campus has expanded
its free comprehensive English for Speakers of Other
Languages classes to the Cocoa campus, 1519 Clearlake Road.
The program, which is in partnership with the Brevard Public
School System, offers classes to BCC students and the general
public. Testing determines whether students are an ESOL level 4,
5, 6 or Academic Skills, the highest level achievable. Tests are
given by appointment. For info, call Vickie Lamas at 433-7144 or
433-5341.

Third Tuesdays. 11:30am-1:00pm. Florida Tea at the Porcher
House. Come out and enjoy a great tea and lunch at the City of
Cocoa Porcher House. This tea includes food provided by the
Community Services Council of Brevard, along with entertainment.
Tickets are $14/person. For info call 639-3500.

Wednesdays, 1:00pm– 4:00pm, Dancing, Palm Bay
Community Center, 1502 Port Malabar Blvd. Featuring Live Music
by Joe Cotti and the Regents Orchestra. Dance to waltz, swing,
fox trot, Latin, tango, and more. Cost $3. Call 952-3443 for info.
Fridays, 7:00pm– 10:00pm, Dancing, Trailer Haven
Community Center. Featuring live music by Joe Cotti and the
Regents Orchestra. Dance to waltz, swing, fox trot, Latin, tango,
and more. Cost $5. Call 952-3443 for info.

Sundays. 9:30am. Anyone over the age of 50 is invited to
come for a baseball workout. Wood bats only! Bring your own
gear. McGrath Park on Stewart Road just north of Aurora Road in
Melbourne. Call Jack Sayles at 242-6012 for info.

Barnes & Noble

726-8817 - 1955 W. New Haven Avenue,West Melbourne
ALL EVENTS ARE FREE OF CHARGE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

2/2 - Dangerous Boys Club @ 11:00 AM, Join us for our first
ever boys club at Barnes & Noble! For our first meeting we will
be doing an event called “It’s a Secret!” – an activity event drawn
from the best-selling The Dangerous Book for Boys. You’ll learn
the secrets of coin tricks, the keys to cracking codes, and more.
Fun for kids 8 to 12.

2/6 - Storytime with Ms. Chris @ 11:00 AM, Join us in the
children’s department as Ms. Chris reads We Go Together! by
Todd Dunn. Come and learn what things go together!

2/9 – American Girl Club @ 10:00 AM, Girls age 6 and up are
invited to join us as we resume our popular American Girl Club.
We will be discussing Happy Birthday, Samantha, with crafts and
refreshments. RSVP required by 2/6.

2/12 - Teen Poetry @ 7:00 PM, Join our Teen Poetry group
every second Tuesday of the month as we share our poetry,
thoughts and emotions with a friendly audience. This event is
facilitated by Kit Adams.

2/13 - Storytime with Ms. Chris @ 11:00 AM, Join us in the
children’s department as Ms. Chris reads Dear Bunny: A Bunny
Love Story by Michaela Morgan. Come share in this adorable
Valentine story about two shy bunnies.

2/16 - Meet Maisy! @ 11:00 AM, Join us as we welcome Maisy
for a special storytime featuring her books. Parents, don’t forget
your cameras!

2/19 - Booklover’s Club, @ 1:30 PM, Please join our book
lover’s club as they discuss Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen.
Book lovers meet on the third Tuesday of every month.

2/20 - Storytime with Ms. Chris @ 11:00 AM, Join us in the
children’s department as Ms. Chris reads Duck for President by
Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin, in honor of President’s Day.
Come find out what happens when a duck becomes President!

2/20 - Manga Book Club @ 7:00 PM, Join our Manga Book
Club every third Wednesday of the month, as they discuss various
hot manga titles. This month’s selection is Tsubasa: Reservoir
Chronicle by CLAMP.

2/26 - Romance Reader’s Circle @ 7:00 PM, Join us for our
Romance Reader’s Circle every fourth Tuesday of the month and
share your love of romance! This month’s selection will be A
Gentle Rain by Deborah Smith.

2/26 - Storytime with Central Brevard Humane Society @
11:00 AM, Join us as Ms. Barbara from the Central Brevard
Humane Society reads Dogku by Andrew Clements. Come enjoy
this tale in haiku of one adorable dog.

2/27 - Storytime with Ms. Chris @ 11:00 AM, Join us as Ms.
Chris reads Llama Llama Red Pajamas by Anna Dewdney. Come
enjoy this warm, fuzzy tale you will all find you are very familiar
with!

Public Library Activities

Special Notes:

Any person with a disability requiring reasonable accommodation to participate in Library sponsored activities or programs may call their library.

Special Note: All libraries will be CLOSED all day Tuesday, January 1, 2008 for the New Years Holiday; and January 21, 2008 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Cape Canaveral Public Library, 868-1101

2/2, 11 AM – 1 PM, City of Cape Canaveral Children’s Art Show.
Free to the public.

2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 1 PM – 3 PM,Watercolor Classes with instructor
Bobbi Brown. Whether beginner or an artist looking to improve,
this is for you. $10/session.

2/7, 2 PM, FILM: The Story of Jazz: New Orleans Stomp. The
“Cradle of Jazz” tour of landmarks in the lives of Louis Armstrong
& others.

2/8, 10 AM – 12 PM, Beaded Bookmark: All supplies are provided,
but you can bring your own beads. Taught by Jacqui Breed.
$10 fee. Pre-register at Reference.

2/9, 3 PM – 4:30 PM, Make Valentine’s cards and treat bags.
Ages 5+.

2/12, 1 PM – 3:30 PM, Painting On Glass: Paint a set of six glasses
with Beverly Pinyerd. $10 fee covers all painting materials, student
supplies the glasses. Please pre-register at Reference. Class
size limited.

2/14, 2 PM, FILM: Singapore; and Southeast Asia :Eastern and
Oriental Express. We’ll show a short film about Singapore and
one on train travel through Malaysia & Singapore.

2/16, 10 AM – 1 PM, Local Heritage Day featuring multiple
speakers, musical presentations and table top displays. Highlights
will be oral histories from settlers’ descendants, Florida singer
Chris Kahl, Revolutionary War dressed “soldiers”, pottery makers.
Free.

2/19, 1 PM – 3 PM, POLYMER CLAY BEADS: Learn many ways to
hand-sculpt these beauties, as well as small animals and flowers.
Cost is $10. Pre-register at Reference.

2/19, 4:30 PM – 6 PM, President’s Day “Whine and Cheese”.
Teen forum for chatting about presidential trivia and fun facts.
Bring some whine and eat some cheese! Age 11 and up. Games
with prizes.

2/21 – 2/23, 10 AM – 4 PM, Central Brevard Art Association presents
an open to the public art show of local artists. Bring the
whole family.

2/28, 10 AM – 11 AM, even you can start saving with Beth
Shepherd of Agricultural Extension. Handouts provided. $5 fee
2/28, 2 PM, FILM: Against the Odds: the artists of the Harlem
Renaissance. The struggle of African-American artists of the 20’s
& 30’s to show their work.

Recurring Events:

Wed., 9:10 AM, Toddler Story Time
Wed., 9:55 AM, Infant Story Time
Wed., 10:30 AM, Preschool Story Time
Thurs., 9:45 AM, Preschool Story Time
2nd Tues., 6:30 PM, PJ’s Story Time
Thurs., 2 PM, Films of nature, travel, history or ghost stories

Central Brevard Public Library, 633-1792

2/3, 2 PM, Musician and singer “Steady Teddy” Stedman entertains
on piano in free Sunday afternoon concert featuring the
music you love.

2/7, 1 PM, Florida humanities scholar David Colburn shares story
of Florida’s political, demographic and social transformation since
1950.

2/7, 6:30 PM, “Talk to Me!” English conversation group for
adults for whom English is a second language.

2/8, 9 AM – 11 AM, Open meeting with Commissioner Chuck
Nelson.

2/9, 3:30 PM, Hip Hop. Groove to the beat with Pandoria. All
ages. Pre-Register.

2/10, 2 PM, Actor Chaz Mena entertains with his live portrayal of
nineteenth century Cuban independence leader Jose Marti. Free.

2/12, 2 PM – 3 PM, Plant your garden to attract birds year-round
following this informative seminar by county extension agent
Sally Scalera. $5 fee includes handouts. No reservation required.

2/14, 4 PM,Valentine Craft. Make a decorated candy box for your Valentine.Come share some stories and refreshments for this holiday.
Ages 5 and up. Pre-register.

2/16, 1 PM – 3 PM, Craft an unusual beaded dragonfly pendant
with jewelry maker and experienced teacher Bev McNally. $7-$8
depending on materials. Reservations a must!

2/17, 1 PM, Florida writer shares his expertise in retirement planning
for professional law enforcement at talk and book signing.

2/19, 9 AM, Property and Foreclosures Research class. Learn how
to use the county’s Property Research Website. Registration is
required by calling 633-1794. No charge.

2/22, 2 PM, Popcorn And A Movie presents a compelling story
about polar bears and walruses, from the makers of March of the
Penguins.

2/21, 6:30 PM, “Talk to Me!” English conversation group for
adults for whom English is a second language.

2/28, 1 PM – 3 PM, Enjoy making sterling silver jewelry set of
stylish wire fish pendant and earrings. $10 fee includes supplies
for both, reservations required.

Recurring Events:

Computer classes. Please call 633-1792 to ask about classes
Mon., 1 PM – 3 PM, Knitting Class; $5 fee; needles available for
$4.50.
Tues., 10 AM – 12 PM, Watercolor Class. Taught by artist Pearl
Ollie $10 includes supplies.
Weds., 9 AM – 11:00 AM. Creative Writing. Taught by published
author Marilyn Sewell. $10 includes any materials. Class space is
limited; pre-registration is required. (No class 12/26)
Sat., 11 AM – 12PM, Zumba Fitness Dance Class. $5.Wear comfortable
shoes!
Sun., 1 PM, Master Gardeners. Free Consultation.

***Children’s Program***

Preschool Story Time, Tues., Thurs., (except 1/1) 10 AM & 10:30
AM, Ages 3 – 5.
Tues., 4 PM, (NO class 1/1) Chess Club. Ages 5 and up.
Toddler Time:Weds. 10 AM & 10:30 AM. Ages 22-36 months.

Cocoa Beach Public Library, 868-1104

Community Room: The Watercolor Group – originals from the
interest group that meets on Thursdays.

Display Case: Art of the Beachcomber – jewelry and ocean collage
by Tari Hempe-Deneen

2/1 - 4/15, AARP Tax Assistance. 9 AM – 1 PM in the Florence
Kunneman study rooms. Trained volunteers will be on hand to
help you with your tax preparation.

2/2, 2 PM, Vegetarian Cooking Demonstration with Susie Fricker.
Learn to make 3 dishes featuring nuts and beans. Sponsored by
Healthy Planet of Brevard

2/3, 2 PM, Music on a Sunday Afternoon presents a classic country
western group, Ponderosa,
Friends of the Library Travel Film Series continues with films to be
shown on alternate Mondays at 1:30and 7:00 PM.

2/4, Switzerland is a small country in Western Europe, but its
diversity is world renowned. This 55 minute film will explore the
major regions of the country, the highlands, and other favorite
tourist destinations.

2/18, China. This 100 minute film reveals the story of the most
complex country on Earth, of the challenges driving its people to
look forward, while still cherishing the past.

2/5, 10 – 11AM, Preventing Fraud, with Beth Sheppard from the
Brevard County Extension and University of Florida in the Jane
von Thron Room. Does it scare you that someone could take your
identity? This class will teach ways to avoid fraud and get your
good name cleared. Cost is $5. To register call 633-1702.

2/5 - 2/26, 1 PM – 3:30 PM. Introduction to Clay Sculpture with
Suzanne Frank, in the Jane von Thron Room. $50 for 4 week program.
$20 for 1st session and $10 for each additional session.
Includes clay and tools. Register at the Sign Up table.

2/6, 2 PM, Make Heart Earrings for Valentines Day with Bev
McNally in the Jane von Thron Room. Cost is $7 or $8 for sterling
silver. Register at the Sign Up table.

2/6, 7 PM, Rebecca Hall and Ken Anderson sing some of the
haunting ballads of the British Isles and their Appalachian counterparts
as well as some old school ‘60’s era pop harmonies.

2/9, 1 PM – 3 PM, Open House Saturday. The Friends of the
Cocoa Beach Public Library host an Open House highlighting the
new 2100 square foot addition on the north side of the library.
Tour the new facility, which includes a used book sale room, computer
lab, 2 conference rooms, 4 study rooms, as well as a refurbished
area to house DVD’s. Enjoy special occasion music played
on violin and guitar by Lynn and Joseph Gray, as well as refreshments
served by the Friends. The library extension was funded
entirely by private donations generously provide by the Friends of
Cocoa Beach Library.

2/10, 2 PM, Music on a Sunday Afternoon presents Austin Church
for some country-folk, Americana, Caribbean with a little Rock-a-
Billy thrown in. Demonstrating a remarkable versatility, his gritty
style is reminiscent of Johnny Cash. Opening Act will be 2nd prize
winner of the First Amateur Singer/Songwriter Contest – Mark
Jensen, who will perform two original songs.

2/11, 11 AM – 1 PM, Dr. Marco di Bonaventure, Ph.D., O.M.D.
gives complimentary 10 Minute Wellness Exams in the Jane von
Thron Room. This program is sponsored by The Foundation of
Wellness Professionals. Please pre-register your time slot on the
schedule on the Sign-up table.

2/13, 7 PM, Marine Mammals with Kathleen Bennett. Learn
about the marine mammals in the Indian River Lagoon from a
manatee behavioral specialist and nature kayaking guide. Copies
of her book, The Adventures of Kacker the Kayaker: Learning
About Manatees: Margarette the Manatee Finds Pollution will be
available for $7.00.

2/16, 9 AM – 5 PM, Book sale sponsored by Friends of the Library.
Rare books, paperbacks and other treats

2/17, 2 PM, Music on a Sunday Afternoon presents Orange
Blossom Memories with Chris Kahl, This award winning folk song
writer and native Floridian took honors last year in the Best New
Florida Song Contest held during the annual Will McLean Festival

2/20, 1 PM, Scrapbooking Class “Get Ready for Spring” with
Dana Wilkens in the Jane von Thron Room. Cost is $5. All materials
and embellishments supplied by the instructor. Bring your own
glue, either wet or dry. Register at the sign up table.

2/20, 7 PM, Remember When? Experience Again! With
Professional Soloist Bess Cohen. Enjoy some big band standards,
music from the 20’s and 30’s, as well as a patriotic tribute in
honor of Presidents’ Day.

2/24, 2 PM, Music on a Sunday Afternoon welcomes back The
Indian River Blue Grass Boys. Bluegrass at its best!

2/25, 10 AM, Even You Can Start Saving with Beth Sheppard in
the Jane von Thron Room. This program is presented by Brevard
County Extension Services and the University of Florida. Cost is
$5. To register, please phone the Cocoa Extension Office at 633-
1702.

2/26, 6:30 PM, Antiques Show and Tell with Linda Margolis.
Linda, founder and president of the Brevard Antiques and
Collectibles Club asks that you bring a family heirloom for discussion
and identification. No appraisals will be given.

2/27, 2 PM, Adventure to the Bottom of the Ocean with Ralph
Hollis. Find out what it is truly like in an alien world that is just
next door. Hollis was Chief Pilot of the submersible “Alvin”, and
the Expedition Leader of the first visit to the Titanic. He will share
some of his deep sea adventures on the bottom of the ocean,
including the first visit to the Titanic, in a PowerPoint presentation.

2/27, 7 PM, People in Print presents Lee Boyland, author of The
Rings of Allah and Behold, an Ashen Horse, in the Jane von Thron
Room. Weapons expert and author, Boyland’s storyline explores
Al-Qaeda’splot to destroy the U.S., triggering the clash of civilizations
building for 1400 years. Only one will survive.

Ongoing Programs:

Thru 5/19, 9 AM – 10 AM, Intermediate Level Yoga with Rebecca
Hirsch. Cost is $5.00. Focusing on breath, alignment, and attitude.
Each pose will be offered with modifications to suit the level
of experience of the participant. Bring a towel or mat and wear
comfortable clothing.

Thru 5/20, 1 PM – 1:45 PM, Hatha Yoga for Seniors with Emily
Hain, a Certified Yoga Instructor. No experience or special equipment
is necessary; chairs will be used for support. Cost is $2/
class. Learn how yoga can help keep you more healthy and active.
This 45 minute class is designed to warm up the body, improve
your balance and maintain strength and flexibility in a relaxing
and non-competitive style.

Thru 5/20, 1 PM – 2 PM, Easy Hatha Yoga with Emily Hain, Cost
is $5/session. This is a safe, fun, relaxing and non-competitive
class. Bring a towel or a mat and wear comfortable clothing.
Thru 5/20, 4 PM – 5 PM, Senior Fit Aerobics with personal trainer
Polly Helm. An easy does it aerobics with a warm up and cool
down 20 minutes long, featuring a chair based workout intended
to tone the upper and lower body. Please bring a set of light
weights, water and a towel. Cost is $5.

Thru 5/21, 9 AM, T’ai Chi Chu’an with John Lang A.P. Cost is $5.
T’ai Chi is a unique system of moving meditation with exercise
emphasizing legs and posture, and meditation of mind and
breath.Wear comfortable clothing and flat soled shoes.

Recurring Events:

3rd Tues., Playreaders Group meets every third Tuesday at 2 PM
in the Captain’s Room. Everyone who attends has a script and is
encouraged to participate. Newcomers are always welcome. Call
Barbara Clark for details at 452-3985.

2nd Wed., Book Discussion Groups meet on the 2nd Wednesday
of the month at 10 AM and 7:30 PM in the West Room. On
February 13th, the morning group will discuss A Farewell to Arms
by Ernest Hemingway, and the evening group will review Water
for Elephants by Sara Gruen.

4th Fri., Open Meeting with Commissioner Chuck Nelson, 4th
Friday of every month. 9 -11 AM in the Captain’s Room. Come
and speak to the Commissioner and share your views and concerns
at these open meetings.

Thurs., Watercolor Group. 1:00-4:00 in the West Room. This is a
social, non-instructive painting group which is open to anyone
with an interest in watercolors. All levels of skill are welcome.
Bring your materials and paint with fellow artists. For info call
Angela Richards at 784-0528.

Eau Gallie Public Library, 255-4304

2/8, 10 AM, Book Discussion: Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck.
Presented by the Friends of the Eau Gallie Library.

2/11, 2 PM, Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate. Silvio Crespo, Guest
Speaker. Presented by the Friends of the Eau Gallie Library.

2/18, 3 PM, After School Craft Program.

2/21, 1 PM, Health Program: Heart Health. Learn How Chinese
Medicine Diagnoses and Treats Heart Disease.

Recurring Events:

Fri. 2 PM – 4 PM, Master Gardeners Garden Clinic

***Children’s Programs***

Wed., 10 AM, Bouncing Babies.
Wed., 11 AM, Toddler Time.
Thurs., 10:30 AM, Preschool Story Time

Franklin T. DeGroodt Library, 952-6317

2/6, 2 PM, Preventing Fraud-Brevard County Extension Office’s
Family Financial Management Series. $5/person, call extension
office at 633-1702 to register.

2/9, 10 AM, DeGroodt Stamping Club-Supplies provided for each
craft, but bring your favorites. $1 fee-Pre-registration required.

2/10, 2 PM, The Chocolate Industry-Silvio Crespo talks about his
experiences. (Free program, free chocolate!

2/11, 7 PM, A Chat with Jose Marti-19th century Cuban
Humanist, Poet and Revolutionary, portrayed by Chaz Mena. Free
program provided by the Florida Humanities Council.

2/18, 9 AM, Registration begins for the March Adult Computer
Classes-See Reference for more details.

2/24, 2 PM, Book talk with Laura Zerick-Join local author as she
talks about her new book, River Villa.

2/27, 7 PM, Book Discussion-February’s Book: The Namesake by
Jhumpa Lahiri.

2/29, 11 AM, Bilingual Story Teller Carrie Sue Ayvar: Como se dice
Storyteller?

2/29, 2 PM, Even You can Start Saving-Brevard County Extension
Office’s Family Financial Management Series. $5/person, call
extension office at 633-1702 to register.

*** Children’s Programs ***

Note: Pre-registration is required for Toddler Time! Registration for
the next session –March/April will begin Saturday, February 23rd .

Tues., 10:30 AM and 7 PM, Story Time for ages 3+
Thurs., 11 AM, Story Time for ages 3+
Tues., 9:15 AM, Toddler Time for children under age 3
Thurs., 9:30 AM & 10:15 AM.

2/27, 3:30 PM – 4:45 PM, After School Craft: Keepsake Boxes
1/15 – 1/17, Stay in Shape stories and Healthy Snack craft

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Public Library, 952-4511

2/21, 6 PM, Family Movie Night - Eyes On The Prize, America’s
Civil Rights Movement, Part 3 of a 7 part series.

2/28, 2:30, after school movie & popcorn – SHREK 3

2/28, 6 PM, Family Movie Night – Eyes On The Prize, America’s
Civil Rights Movement, Part 4 of a 7 part series.

*** Children’s Programs ***

Wed., & Fri., 10:30 AM, StoryTime. Ages 0 – 5 years.

Melbourne Beach Library 956-5642

2/5, 5:30 – 7 PM, Friends of the Melbourne Beach Library
Monthly Meeting.

2/5, 5 PM – 8 PM, Book Discussion, “The Maytrees” by Annie
Dillard.

2/7, 2/14, 2/21 & 2/28, 4 PM, Gemini Chess Club. Call library to
register. 6 Yrs and Up

Recurring Events:

Lap Time: Mon/Wed, 10:00 AM -10:30 AM
Toddler Time: Mon/Wed, 11:00 AM -11:30 AM
Story Time: Thurs., 10:00 AM - 10:30AM
Fri., 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Merritt Island Public Library, 455-1369

2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 2/29, 11 AM – 1 PM, Watercolor Art
Workshop with Pearl Ollie. Cost: $5 for the workshop and $5 for
supplies. Adults Only.

2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 2/29, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM, Acrylic and Oil
Painting Workshop with Pearl Ollie. Cost $5 for Workshop and
You bring your own Art Supplies Adults only.

2/6, 2:00 PM. - 3:00 PM, Sybil Gage. Nationally known New
Orleans Jazz Singer performs. Please pre-register at the Reference
Desk. For Adults and Family

2/13, 1 PM – 3 PM, Create a Heart Pendant for Valentine’s Day
Workshop with Beverly McNally. $7 fee includes all materials;
beads-wiring-etc., sign up now for a spot.

Palm Bay Public Library, 952-4519

2/1, 12:30 – 3 PM, Sew Much To Do, weekly stitchery wizardry

2/4, 3 PM – 4:30 PM, Nifty knitting with Sit ‘n Knit

2/7, 10 am – 12 PM, Stamping Club with Mary, bring your
favorites for 2 hours of free stamping fun!

2/8, 12:30 PM – 3 PM, Sew Much To Do, all those who sew welcome.

2/11, 3 PM – 4:30 PM, Sit ‘n Knit, join a close knit circle of friends
to learn or teach.

2/15, 12:30 PM- 3 PM, Sew Much To Do, group meets weekly, all
skill levels welcome.

2/18, 3 PM – 4:30 PM, Sit ‘n Knit, knitting fun & more.

2/22, 12:30 PM – 3 PM, Sew Much To Do, work on personal &
group sewing projects.

2/25, 3 PM – 4:30 PM, Sit ‘n Knit, knitting’s fun, give it a purl
today!

2/29, 12:30 PM, 3 PM, Sew Much To Do, stitch a little, stitch a
lot.

***Children’s Programs***

Tue & Fri, 11 am & Thu, 6:30 pm, Story Times for ages 2-6. No
registration needed

Satellite Beach Public Library, 779-4004

Note: Brevard Watercolor Society member Betsy Bohmer will have
a painting on display behind the Circulation Desk.

Note: Annual Friends Book Sale on February 1 from 9am-5pm and
Saturday, February 2 from 9am-2pm. Time To Sign classes for children
& adults beginning February 8 at 10:00am. Class fee is $30
per family for 6 weeks.

2/4, 7 PM, Financial Seminar Series presents Structured
Investments with Bernard Parenteau. Call 729-6770 for info.

2/6, 12:30 PM, Fish Identification and Handling presented by
Brevard County Extension. Call 633 1702 for information. $5 fee.

2/12, 2 PM, Valentine Craft Program, ages 5 and up. Pre-registration
begins February 1.

2/13, 2 PM, Author Steve Glassman discussing his book Florida
Crime Writers. Copies available at the library.

2/15, 6:30 PM, Foreign Film Cinema is showing “Adam’s Apples,
a dark comedy from Denmark. Pick up tickets at Reference.

2/18, 2 PM, Annual Meeting of the Friends of Satellite Beach
Library.

2/19, 2 PM, Living Trusts program by the Law Office of Kathleen
Hendrickson. Call 308-0555 for info.

2/25, 10 AM, Surfside Stamp Club, $1 fee. Call Trina at 777-1771
for info.

2/25, 1 PM, Barbara’s Book Chat, Love in the Time of Cholera by
Gabriel Garcia Marquez.

2/28, 7 PM, Bilingual story teller Carrie Sue Ayvar, performance
blends entertainment and education, fun and surprises. For children
and adults of all ages.

Recurring Events:

Tues., 4:30 PM-5:45 PM, Yoga. $5/person, per class.

***Children’s Programs***

Wed., & Thurs., mornings. Toddler Time with Mother Goose. Ages
15-36 months.

Thurs., 3 PM, Alphabet Adventure Story Times.

S. Mainland Public Library, 772-664-4066

2/7, 9 PM - 1 PM, Special Event: Friends Bake Sale & Quilt Raffle.

2/8, 1 PM -3 PM, Genealogy with Patti Kirk.

2/14, 1:30 PM – 3 PM, Finance Seminar - Structured Investments
with Guest Speaker Bernard Parenteau.

2/21, 10 AM – 12 PM, Wellness Club presents: Fall prevention-
Pilates Demonstration with Guest Speaker Deepti Sadhwani, M.D.

2/21, 3 PM, Third Thursday Book Club discusses The Thirteenth
Tale by Diane Setterfield.

2/22, 1 PM – 3 PM, Genealogy with Patti Kirk.

2/23, 9 AM – 12 PM, Special Program: Massachusetts Research-
Genealogy w/ Patti Kirk.

2/27, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM, Jewelry Program with Beverly
McNally: Wire-Wrap a gemstone, shell or glass Focal Bead.

Recurring Events:

Mon., 2 PM – 4 PM, Art Class
Tues., 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM and Fridays (except the 3rd Friday), 9
AM -10 AM, Yoga
Tues. 1 PM – 3 PM & 3 PM – 5 PM, Computer Class (except 2nd
Tuesday of month)
3rd Fri., 9 AM – 10 AM, Meet Commissioner Voltz
Fri., 12:30 AM – 12 PM, TOPS: Take Off Pounds Sensibly.

***Children’s Programs***

Tues., 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM, Preschool Story Times
Tues., 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM, Family Story Time

Suntree/Viera Public Library, 255-4404

2/1, 10 AM – 11:30 PM, Brevard Antiques & Collectibles.

2/8 & 2/22, 9:30 – 12 PM, Seaside Piecemakers.

2/19, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM, Grade School Special, Pre-Registration
Required.

***Children’s Programs***

Tues., 9:30 AM, Age 16-24 months with adult. Registration
required.

Tues., 10:15 AM & 11 AM, Toddler Story Time, Age 2 years with
adult.

Wed., 10 AM & 11 AM, Story Time, Age 3 years and up.

West Melbourne Public Library, 952-4508

1/9, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM, Winter Craft Program: Have fun making
lots of winter crafts. Ages 5 & up, unless accompanied by an
adult.

1/9, 7:00 PM – 8:45 PM, Enviroscaping with Florida Native
Plants, presented by Sharon Dolan of Maple Street Natives plant
nursery. FREE

1/23, 6:00 PM – 8:45 PM, Living Green: Strategies for Reducing
Energy Usage in the Home with Gayle Whitworth, University of
Florida Extension Agent.

1/31, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Special Pajama Story time! Come in
your pj’s, listen to stories, and meet a professional dog trainer and
her dogs.

Recurring Event:

Craft Day: 2nd Wednesday of every month

***Children’s Programs***

Tues., 9:30 AM, Story Hour. Ages 2-5.
Tues.& Fri., 10:15 AM, Lap Time: Ages 6-24 months.
Thurs., 7 PM, Evening Story Time for all ages