June 2005

Cocoa Beach
Community Calendar 

(If you have an event held in Cocoa Beach you wish to have included on this Calendar, e-mail the City Clerk)

Cocoa Beach
Library Calendar
(321) 868-1104
The library is located at 550 N. Brevard Ave.

Displays
Main Library:  
Community Room:  
Display Cabinets:  
History of Cocoa Beach Display By Local Artist June Blum at the Cocoa Beach Library throughout the month of June.  

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June 1through June 5, 2005, City Celebrates its 80th Birthday. 

June 1 – Cocoa Beach Playhouse celebrates 45 years. 

 
  
5:30PM - 7:30PM = In honor of the 80th Anniversary, the Cocoa Beach Area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring its monthly "Wednesday-Friendsday" at the Cocoa Beach Holiday Inn;  There is a plan to "preview" the new History of Cocoa Beach DVD being produced by Lone Pine Productions; Costs for the heavy snacks and one-complementary-drink followed by a pay-as-you-go-bar is $10 for Chamber of Commerce members and $15 for non-members.
 

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THE HISTORY OF COCOA BEACH ON FILM AND THROUGH ART
AT COCOA BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY Celebrate the 80th Anniversary of the City of Cocoa Beach on Thursday, June 2nd at 1:00 PM at the Cocoa Beach Public Library. The new historical documentary about The History of Cocoa Beach, produced by Jim Lasley of Lone Pine Productions will be shown in the Community Room. The film, which not only honors and celebrates Cocoa Beach’s 80th Anniversary, also gives voice and recognition to many of the wonderful citizens and events, both past and present, that have contributed in building Cocoa Beach into the best little beach town under the sun.

A display in the Community Room entitled “The History of Cocoa Beach: A
Documentation”, comprised of photography, newspaper clippings, and interviews with residents, has been put together by local artist and former museum curator, June Blum.

The display cabinet in the main library will feature an array of local
memorabilia.

This program is free of charge and Florida treats will be served.

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6:00PM - 10:00PM = "A Taste of Cocoa Beach - Gala" at the Cocoa Beach Country Club - sponsored by the Cocoa Beach Women's Club.  Attire is "Dressy Casual".
Events include:  (a) Red Carpet Welcome from 6 to 7 PM with Master of Ceremonies Michael Low, 99.3 Lite Rock.  Cocoa Beach High School with provide musical selections;  (b) Honor Guard Presentation of Colors; (c) Bands/Dancing - (Auditorium) "Derek & TheSlammers" and (Restaurant/Lounge area) "Jammin Joe and Josh" for your entertainment/pleasure; (d) Food - "Specialty Samplers" from local area restauranteurs; (e) Historical Presentations - local service clubs and non-profit organizations displays highlighting their work on behalf of Cocoa Beach; Historical Space Program Memorablila; Astronaut Space Suit, etc.  The cost is $15 per person includes dining, dancing and one beverage-of-choice
 

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9:30AM = Initial set up/Line-up at "Glass Bank area" for participants/floats/cars for "Anniversary-Birthday Parade"
 
10:00AM = Initial set up of vendors, displays, food, beverages, entertainment in vicinity of City Hall, Minutemen Causeway and Brevard Avenue for "Street Party"
 
11:00AMAnniversary-Birthday Parade begins at Glass Bank and proceeds south down Orlando Avenue and making a right turn onto 1st Street South; The parade route then makes a right turn (heading north) on Brevard Avenue following a direct path back to the Glass Bank parking lot where the parade ends at Noon.
Parade participants include Ms. Florida and 4th Runner-Up in Ms. USA contest, Melissa Witek as Parade Marshal; military color guards; Mt. Zion Choir Group;
Elected Officials in vehicles; 40+ hot rod cars; Charity-event Motorcycle Group (1/2 parade then continuing south down A1A to Melbourne Beach area); and a possible showing of parade horses (at the end).
 
12:00 Noon - 11:00PM = "Anniversary-Birthday Party In The Street" at the intersection of Minutemen Causeway and Brevard Avenue and areas surrounding City Hall.
On-Stage musical entertainment to include: "Don't Quit Your Day Job" - band and other 70's/Rock & Roll performances; Mt. Zion Choir; Faith-based acoustic gutar performance; Brevard Community College musical ensamble; and others.  Activities for kids in the vacant grassy areas behind City Hall are planned.  Soft drinks, beer and out-door cookout hamburgers and hot dogs will be available.
 

Other Activities During the Day (Saturday):  Brevard County is offering very reduced price "canoe tours" throughout the South Thousand Islands area starting from the boat launch area at the end of Ramp Road in Cocoa Beach.  Also, from 11:00AM - 4:00PM, Cocoa Beach Kayaking is offering 20-minute guided nature tours for $5.00 per person at Ramp Road Park.  Saturday will also be the start of a 2-day "Waterman's Challenge" surfing contest at the beach end of Minutemen Causeway...this contest will conclude on Sunday.  There may also be a 5K run organized for Saturday morning (plans pending).  The Cocoa Beach Historical DVD video by Lone Pines Production will also be shown throughout the day in the City Hall Commission Room.


 

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Times TBD: Local area churches to recognize present and former City employees and elected officials at Sunday services.  The surfing contest (Waterman's Challenge) continues at beachend of Minuetmen Causeway.
 

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  Photo Editing with Adobe Photoshop Elements, with Jim Anderson, Monday, June 6th at 6:30 PM. Cost is $5.00 and includes course material.

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  PUBLIC INFORMATION NOTICE

The “80 YEARS OF COCOA BEACH” documentary will be shown at the Cocoa Beach Public Library

The new historical documentary 80 Years of Cocoa Beach, produced by Jim Lasley of Lone Pine Productions for the 80th Anniversary of the City, will
be shown at Cocoa Beach Public Library on Tuesday, June 7th at 7:00 PM. The
film, which not only honors and celebrates Cocoa Beach’s 80th Anniversary,
also gives voice and recognition to many of the wonderful citizens and
events, both past and present, that have contributed in building Cocoa Beach into the best little beach town under the sun.

This program is free of charge.

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  Color Auras with psychic sensitive Chance Wyatt. Wednesday, June 8th at 1:00 PM.

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  Youth Department is featuring Space Coast Therapy Dogs, Thursday, June 9th, from 3:00 to 4:00 P.M. Suitable for the whole family.

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  Season finale of the Music on a Sunday Afternoon series with The Indian River Blue Grass Boys, Sunday, June 12th at 2:00 PM. Refreshments will be served.

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Registration June 13, 8 am, for the Cocoa Beach Recreation Program - Sports Camp Session 2 to be held on June 20 - July 15. 868-3252 or 868-3274  

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Cocoa Beach Parks and Recreation Sports Camp Session 2 to be held on June 20 - July 15. 868-3252 or 868-3274  

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  Learn Internet Basics with Jim Anderson on Monday, June 27th at 6:30 PM. Cost is $5.00 and includes course material.

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PHOTO EDITING WITH ADOBE PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS WITH JIM ANDERSON AT COCOA BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY

Jim Anderson will teach Photo Editing with Adobe photoshop Elements,
Tuesday, June 28th at 6:30 PM at Cocoa Beach Public Library. Due to technical problems at the last class, this class will be offered free of charge, and will include course materials.

With straightforward language, Jim will demonstrate practical techniques for improving your photos using the graphics power and flexibility of Photoshop
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Dream Interpretation with psychic sensitive Chance Wyatt, Wednesday, June 29th at 1:00 PM.

Captain's meeting to register boats participating in the July 4th Boat Parade. Begins at 7PM. Contact Walter Blaser at 783-1207 for more information.

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Events Subject to Change or Cancellation

If you have a Community Event you wish to add to this Calendar, please call (321) 868-3286 or e-mail the City Clerk.

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