North Shore Birding Festival

The North Shore Birding Festival, January 16–20, 2020, highlights the Lake Apopka North Shore, an Important Bird Area. Orange Audubon Society’s 4th annual festival is based out of the McDonald Canal area, 24600 CR 448A, Mount Dora, FL 32757. Most of the 37 field trips allow driving into parts of the North Shore that are otherwise inaccessible except on foot or bicycle, while some explore additional locations in Central Florida in search of rare birds like the Florida ScrubJay and Red-cockaded Woodpecker. For nature photographers, on each day there is a Sunrise Photography and Birding trip, co-led by a skilled photographer and birder, plus a Sunset Photography and Birding trip Sunday evening, a Youth and Family Photo Trip Saturday afternoon, and Digiscoping Workshops Friday and Sunday. There is no overall festival registration fee. Field trips and keynotes cost $20–60, which is a donation to support Orange Audubon Society’s nature and environmental center fund. College students can register for trips at half price. See details and register at https://www. orangeaudubonfl.org/festival/.

Reservations are necessary. Sponsored by Orange Audubon Society https://www.orangeaudubonfl.org/. For additional information, email festival@orangeaudubonfl.org or call 407-637-2525.

9th Annual Florida Key Lime Pie Festival

9th Annual Florida Key Lime Pie Festival

Date:

January 18, 2020

10:00 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Event opens to the public at 10:00 a.m.

Location:

Veterans Memorial Park

400 Sykes Creek Parkway

Merritt Island, Florida 32952

Cost:

$10.00 Adult Admission

$5.00 Child Admission (12 and under)

Children Under 4 are FREE

The Florida Key Lime Pie Company will be presenting the 9th Annual Florida Key Lime Pie Festival on Saturday, January 20th, 2020. The Festival will be held at the Veterans Memorial Park located at 400 Sykes Creek Parkway in Merritt Island, Florida.

The Florida Key Lime Pie Company will be offering their World-Famous Key Lime Pie as “Key Lime Pie in a Cup”, “Key Lime Pie by the Slice” and Whole Key Lime Pies.

Highlights of the event will include a “Key Lime Pie Hula Hoop Challenge”, “Key Lime Pie Jump Rope Competition”, “Key Lime Pie Toss Competition” and ever popular “Key Lime Pie Eating Contest”.

There will be ongoing outstanding Live Music to include special guest appearances from America’s Got Talent Finalist and Wildcard Ansley Burns and Selkii from The Voice Season 16.

The Festival offers spectacular nationally featured Street Performers and Local Florida Vendors throughout the Festival as well as an inclusive Kids Zone and Wildlife Show.

This year’s Festival will feature an array of some of the Space and Treasure Coast’s Best Food Trucks, and an outstanding selection of Florida Hand Crafted Beers and Key Lime Libations.

Celebrating Animal Astronauts

Come see a tiny monkey named Oliver, get a photo of your pet in space, and hear about the importance of animals to the birth of the Space Age. Join in the fun at this family-friendly event!

A tiny monkey named Oliver will be brought to the museum by exotic wildlife rescue expert, Daniel Green. Oliver is the size of the first rhesus and squirrel monkeys flown to space in the early 1960’s and will be with us from noon until 2 pm. Chimpanzees, dogs, a cat and more have been a part of humanity’s journeys to space – stop by to learn more about this history! We will also be showing the video, “Animal Astronaut Heroes” and some of their production team will be present. There will be STEM/STEAM activities for kids and a talk by Solar System Ambassador Tyler Hines.

The Brevard Humane Society will have its adoption van in front of the museum all day for those wanting to check out a new family member. A professional photographer will be present to take (and print) pictures of your household pet in space for a nominal fee.

The event will conclude with a bonus “Urban Stargazing” in the parking lot from 6-8 pm. 

 The American Space Museum is a proud, Brevard county 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and is located at 308 Pine Street in downtown Titusville. For more information call (321) 264-0434 or email us at  info@AmericanSpaceMuseum.org. 

Costs are as follows: $10 adults, $8 seniors/military, $5 teens, kids 12 & under are free. Additional nominal fee for pet portraits.

Mixed Media Class with Karol Bobb

Mixed Media is a work of art which uses more than one medium or material.  The Studios of Cocoa Beach is hosting a Mixed Media Class with Karol Bobb on Saturday January 18, 2020 from 10 am to 4 pm.  The class will focus on using paint, paper, cloth, found items and more to create a piece of art worthy of interest and conversation.  Handouts will cover information on this approach and the artists who have created the mixed media movement.

Karol Bobb is an artist, instructor and arts advocate who works in Pastels, Acrylics, and Metalsmithing as well as Mixed Media.  Her style of multi-layered expression is influenced by formal training as a graphic designer.  The subject matter often reflects her experiences and exposure to different cultures.  Her work can be viewed at:  goinglogo.wix.com/karol

The class will be held at the Studios of Cocoa Beach, 165 Minuteman Causeway in downtown Cocoa Beach.  Fee is $65. plus an in class supply fee.  Registration is online at www.studiosofcocoabeach.org   Students should bring found objects, large watercolor paper, fast drying glue, rags, paper towels. Contact Karol for details at 610-505-4023 or email  artfulperceptions@gmail.com.

Hemophilia Foundation of Greater Florida

Don your favorite red cocktail attire and kick-off 2020 at the Hemophilia Foundation of Greater Florida, January 18, hosted by the American Muscle Car Museum in Melbourne. The inaugural event will support Florida’s bleeding disorders community. Sponsorships are available.

Besides the collection of more than 250 cars on display in a 123,000 square-foot facility, the museum is distinct because it is not open to the public. Viewing can only be accessed at events like the HFGF Red Party or scheduled private tours.

Tickets for the fundraiser are $100, which includes a reception with light hors d’oeuvres, drinks, a live auction and access to the museum.  A limited number of VIP tour tickets are also available for $200.  The tour is led by museum owner Mark Pieloch.

Chris Carson, whose one-year-old son was diagnosed with Hemophilia six months ago, is friends with Mark and helped coordinate the event.

“Mark is so gracious to open the museum for the bleeding disorders community so we can raise some money and build awareness for Hemophilia,” says Chris.

Fran Haynes, HFGF executive director, says 89% of the money raised from the Red Party will support programs for Florida’s bleeding disorders community such as the HFGF medically supervised Camp Spirit, family support weekends, health educational programs and financial emergency assistance.  HFGF has been serving the bleeding disorders community since 1996 by supporting healthier and more independent lives.  

“Members of the Brevard County bleeding disorders community spearheaded this event to raise funds and build awareness on the east coast of Florida,” says Fran. “We hope everyone will wear red to show their support.”

For tickets and sponsorship information, visit http://www.hemophiliaflorida.org/redparty. For more information about HFGF, Hemophilia and other bleeding disorders, and/or HFGF fundraising efforts, visit hemophiliaflorida.org. Personal chronicles can found at hemophiliaflorida.org/VoicesofHFGF.

Annual Arthur “Pappy” Kennedy Prayer Breakfast

Hosted by the YMCA of Central Florida, the Southwest Orlando Jaycees and the City of Orlando’s Martin Luther King Commission, the annual Arthur “Pappy” Kennedy Prayer Breakfast commemorates the legacies of civil rights pioneers Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Arthur “Pappy” Kennedy, Orlando’s first African American City Council Member. The 2020 keynote speaker will be David L. Brewer III, president & CEO, The Brewer Leadership Group, LLC. Widely known for his distinguished naval career and highly regarded position as superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District, Vice Admiral David L. Brewer III leads by example as an advocate for education and empowerment of African Americans across the United States and Central Florida.

Held each year on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day for nearly three decades, this prayer breakfast brings together more than 1,000 civic leaders, pastors and Central Florida neighbors in faith, prayer and the shared commitment to strengthen our community and improve lives.

Spanish Day Camp on Martin Luther King Day

** This is a 2-day event 1/20/2020 + 2/17/2020**

Spanish Immersion day camp on teacher working day/school holiday.

Ages 4-7 years old.

JUGUEMOS A APRENDER

A Spanish immersion blast. Children will enjoy their day interacting and doing hands on activities, arts & crafts, special projects, science experiments, music & movement, All in Spanish but no Spanish required. A fun way to boost their Spanish language skills!
No Spanish? No problem! It will be a great way to get started!!

Beginners-Intermediate-Advanced

Day camps will be offered on the dates that the Orange county school system is closed for teacher working days.
Una opción divertida para los días en que no hay escuela, de acuerdo al calendario de las escuelas del condado de Orange. Los niños realizarán muchas actividades interactivas con temas diferentes en cada fecha. Proyectos de ciencia, manualidades, música y movimiento y mucho más.

Each day camp has a special theme as follows:
-Monday Jan. 20th, 2020 (Martin Luther King Day) –
Fun Science Experiments – Experimentos de Ciencia Divertidos.

-Monday Feb 17th, 2020 (Presidents’ Day Holiday)-
– Pirates & Princesses – Piratas y Princesas.

Choose to enroll for all or any of the dates that the day camps will be held, you choose!!

Forgiveness and Mercy

Join Saint Mary’s Catholic Church for a reflection on forgiveness and mercy with Pastor Ivan Olmo followed by guest speaker, Catholic Correctional Chaplain Dale Recinella, who will be giving a presentation on Prison and Death Row Ministry. The evening will end with 30 minutes of Eucharistic Adoration. ALL ARE WELCOME!

Tuesday, January 21, 2019, 6:30-8:30 PM

Saint Mary’s Catholic Church, 75 Barton Ave, Rockledge, FL 32955

Resplendency's Evening of Praying and Fasting 2020

“Call on Me in the day of trouble; I will rescue you, and you shall honor and glorify Me.” ~PSALMS‬ ‭50:15

Prayer draws you closer to God and helps you in your daily activities and thoughts you may encounter.

Come join Resplendency as this community of believers would love to have the opportunity to pray with and for you!

Dive into scripture about fasting and praying. The idea of prayer comes from the heart. God always wants to hear from us. He has open communication with us. We pray that this time of encouragement will help you grow in your understanding of prayer and fasting and the importance of praying to God. Fasting causes you to draw closer to God as you are denying yourself and calling upon his name.

Resplendency ministry and their members are entering the new year with praying and fasting. This event is another opportunity for those who are fasting and praying to be encouraged with a family of believers.

Ezra 8:23
New International Version
So we fasted and petitioned our God about this, and he answered our prayer.

Resplendency is a Christian ministry that brings people together!

Resplendency shares the good news with those who have not yet believed and nurtures the faith of other Christian believers. We choose not to be just another church. We are a ministry that is ready to work with communities, businesses, other ministries, churches and whosoever. We would love the opportunity to discuss how we can serve you.

For questions or concerns please CONTACT US via email at nancy@resplendency.com or by calling (407) 732-7422.

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Flea Market

Welcome, all bargain hunters to the best indoor Flea Market in town!

There will be bicycles, baby items and books, toys and tools, artwork and antique dishes, clothing and Christmas decorations, jewelry, sports equipment, luggage and so much more!

Flea Market hours on Friday and Saturday  are 7:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., and Sunday, from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Danish, coffee,  hamburgers, hot dogs and sodas will be available for purchase during these hours.