November 2009

Cocoa Beach
Community Calendar 

Cocoa Beach
Library Calendar (321) 868-1104

Main Library:  Susan Caumont - Oils

Display Case: Lynnie Butler - Quilling

Community Room:  Kelly Harrison – watercolors, acrylics, murals

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Make a Wire Wrap Bracelet with Cindy Heinig on Tuesday, November 3 at 1:30 PM in the Jane von Thron Room. Cost is $15.00 and includes all materials. Please register at the sign up desk.

Compositional Photography with Mick West, Tuesdays, November 3rd and 17th from 6:30-7:30 PM in the Jane von Thron Room. A two session class that will provide some basic elements of composition and framing to assist the student in capturing  interesting, dynamic, images with a digital camera. Cost is $5.00 per session. Please register at the sign up table.

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Make Crystal Beaded Icicle Ornaments with Bev McNally, in Wednesday, November 4th at 1:00 PM in the Jane von Thron Room. This easy project costs $10.00 for 2 ornaments. Limited enrollment. Please register at the sign up desk.

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The World Skin Cancer Foundation's Slater Brother's Invitational Surf Contest is scheduled for November 6th through the 8th, also behind Coconut's on the Beach in Cocoa Beach.  Come out and watch a talented field of world-class surfers including C.J. and Damien Hobgood, Rob Machado, Shea Lopez and 9-time ASP World Champion, Kelly Slater.  The WSCF's Slater Brother's Invitational is proud to announce their newest hometown hero, world-renowned skateboarder, Adam Taylor, will be joining the mix.  Watch Adam and other skateboarding pros tear it up on the mini-vert ramp situated right on the beach.  The weekend of parties kicks-off Thursday, November 5th, at Rusty's at the Port with a street party including live music. Enjoy the contest the next morning, but be ready to have a good time Friday night when the Bon Fire party heats up at Coconut's on the Beach with the great music of national recording artist, G-Love. Saturday will be another day of world-class surfing and skateboarding, but Saturday night belongs to the Pirates Ball Costume Party and Silent Auction at Coconut's on the Beach.  All types of costumes are welcome.  On Saturday, November 7th, dermatologists will be providing FREE SKIN CANCER SCREENINGS inside of Coconuts on the Beach. All of our past screenings have been extremely successful and many lives have been saved.  The surfing and skateboarding events will be streaming live through a Webcast provided by www.spacecoastsportstv.com.  For a full schedule lineup, please visit: http://www.worldskincancerfoundation.org

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Free Movies in the Park, 6:00 PM, behind City Hall. Movie: Night at the Museum-Smithsoning
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The 1st Annual Art in the Park will be held this Saturday, November 7th from 10am to 5pm, Rain or Shine, at Lori Wilson Park (north entrance) in Cocoa Beach.   A great variety of artists will be on hand displaying their unique, one of a kind handmade items.... pottery, jewelry, artwork, photography, glass, candles, woodcarving & more.  There will be live music, face painting and a raffle drawing to win great prizes.  A portion of the raffle proceeds will go to Friends of Children of Brevard - supporting kids in foster care.   Please join us for a worthy cause and a park full of talented local artists.  

People in Print presents Tom Howes, co-author of best selling non-fiction book Out of Captivity: Surviving 1,967 Days in the Columbian Jungle,  Saturday, November 7th at 1:00 PM. He will speak about the amazing story of his and his co-authors’ five and a half year fight for survival as hostages of the Columbian terrorist organization known as the FARC.  Howes’ incredible story has been featured on ABC’s 20/20, Fox News’ Glenn Beck,  ABC’s Good Morning America, CBN’s 700 Club, Inside Edition, People, the Associated Press and newspapers throughout the country. Copies of his book will be on sale for $26.99. Proceeds from books purchased at the event will go to the library.

Angel Babies with Patricia Seaver McGivern, Saturday, November 7th at 2:00 PM, Jane von Thron Room. McGivern, an author, lecturer and hypnotist, specializes in helping parents to connect to their lost children in past life regression. She has established a new field of research into spirit connection with miscarried and other early lost babies. Copies of her book, Angel Babies: Messages from the Miscarried and other Lost Babies, will be on sale for $15.95.

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Treasures and Heirlooms, an Antiques and Collectibles Show and Tell with Linda Margolis, founder and President of Brevard Antiques & Collectibles, Tuesday, November 10th at 6:30 PM in the Jane von Thron Room. Bring a treasure or an heirloom for discussion and identification. No appraisals will be given. (No jewelry please.)

Update on the 1000 Islands with Mike Knight, Brevard County Director of EEL, Tuesday, November 10th at 7:00 PM. Last year the south Thousand Islands in Cocoa Beach were purchased for preservation by Brevard County's Environmentally Endangered Lands (EEL) program. Mike Knight, Director of EEL, will give a powerpoint presentation on the progress and plans of the program, including removal of non-native invasive plant species, replanting efforts, and future recreation goals.  If you've been wondering what's happening in the islands, and what will be happening over the next few years, then this program will answer your questions.

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The library will be closed Wednesday, November 11th for Veterans’ Day and Thursday, November 26th & Friday, November 27th for Thanksgiving.

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Bluegreen: We Are All Connected, a Surf Film, Thursday, November 12th  at 6:30 PM, presented by Cocoa Beach Surf Museum and the Cocoa Beach Public Library in support of the Cocoa beach Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation. The power of the ocean pulls at us all, and we are inextricably linked to it. Look deeper into the BlueGreen to discover the core connection to the ocean within all of us. A brand new surfboard will be raffled off. Entry by donation.

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Friday, November 13 is the deadline for Application for the 3rd Annual Singer/Songwriter Contest to be held on Saturday, December 5th at 1:00 PM. Ten names will be drawn for the completion, which will be judged on originality, lyrics, melody, and overall performance by professional singer/songwriters. Pick up an application or download one from our website www.cocoabeachpubliclibrary.org. An amateur is considered a non-professional musician who does not perform for a fee.

11/14   11:00am-12:00pm, Cocoa Beach Public Library

Spinal Hygiene - "Preventing Degeneration of the Spine"

Dr. Joe Strater will focus on 5 important ways to maintain you spine. The dentist taught us how to prevent decay of teeth, and now learn how to prevent decay of your back and neck so you can live a healthy and pain free life. NO COST to attend, but please RSVP due to limited seating. Please RSVP @ (321) 868-1104.

Healthy Planet of Brevard presents Jeff Novick, Saturday, November 14th at 2:00 PM. "Are You Going Nuts? The Truth about Fats, Oils, Nuts and the Mediterranean Diet." Are all fats created equal? Is olive oil heart health? Is the Mediterranean diet the healthiest diet? Do French women get fat? Is red wine a health food? Every day the headlines are filled with conflicting information about fats, oils, nuts and the Mediterranean Diet. Join Jeff Novick as he presents an enlightening and humorous talk to help you understand the real "facts on fats."

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Music on a Sunday Afternoon presents Classical Flamenco Guitarist Shawn Foster, also known as the “fishin’ musician’, Sunday, November 15th at 2:00 PM. Shawn will showcase his musical skills with classical and some jazz guitar

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Pilates with Cory Huggins, Mondays at 9:00 AM, through November 30th.  Cost is $5.00 per session. Pilates is a series of stretching and strengthening exercises, which integrate the whole body and mind, which can result in the benefits of strengthened and toned muscles, as well as improved posture, flexibility and balance.  Bring a mat and a water bottle. Participants should be in good health.

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Empowering Your Life with the Power of Gratitude, Holistic Health, and Angelic Protection, Wednesday, November 18th 3:00-5:00 PM with Valerie Saurer who will speak about the power of gratitude; Deborah Lee, D.O.M.,  member of National Acupuncture Detoxification Association, who will speak about holistic health and Rev. Morgana Starr author, spiritual advisor, ordained minister, Native American Pipe Carrier, Facilitator for the Melchizedek Method of Healing, Psychic/Medium, empowerment coach, national lecturer and teacher and facilitator of Archangel Anael’s Angel Empowerment Workshop, will speak about angelic protection. She will spend the last 30 minutes giving angel messages to the patrons.

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Natural Solutions to Facial Rejuvenation with Galvanic Current with Sylvie Morin, D.O.M, Friday, November 20th at 1:00 PM in the Community Room.  Part of the Healthy Solutions for Life series.

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City Hall will be closed Thursday, November 26th & Friday, November 27th for Thanksgiving.

The library will be closed Thursday, November 26th & Friday, November 27th for Thanksgiving.

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City Hall will be closed Thursday, November 26th & Friday, November 27th for Thanksgiving.

The library will be closed Thursday, November 26th & Friday, November 27th for Thanksgiving.

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The 46th Annual Space Coast Art Festival is held Thanksgiving weekend, November 28th-29th in downtown Cocoa Beach.  This festival is a juried show of fine arts and fine crafts.  There's food, drink, performing arts, student arts, kid's activities.  All of this is kicked off with a 5K run on Thanksgiving morning.  Always a fun-filled family weekend and a great opportunity to run into friends and neighbors.  http://www.spacecoastartfestival.com/

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FALL FITNESS CLASSES:
Pilates with Cory Huggins, Mondays at 10:00 AM, through November 30th.  Cost is $5.00 per session. Pilates is a series of stretching and strengthening exercises, which integrate the whole body and mind, which can result in the benefits of strengthened and toned muscles, as well as improved posture, flexibility and balance.  Bring a mat and a water bottle. Participants should be in good health.
Easy Hatha Yoga with Emily Hain, Tuesdays at 2:00 PM, through November 10th. Cost is $5.00 per session. This is a safe, fun, relaxing and non-competitive class. Bring a towel or a mat and wear comfortable clothing.
T’ai Chi Chu’an with John Lang A.P., Wednesdays at 9:00 AM, through November 25th. Cost is $5.00.  Thai 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.
Multilevel Yoga with Rebecca Hirsch, Fridays, at 2:30 PM, through November 19th. Cost is $5.00. This class is for all levels, with modifications for beginners and challenges for people more seasoned. Bring a towel or mat and wear comfortable clothing.

ONGOING:
Writers Workshops - Thursdays at 10:00 AM in the Captain’s Room. Call Mary Burruss at 783-6997 for more information.

Playreaders Group meets, every third Tuesday at 2:00 PM in the Captain’s Room. Everyone who attends has a script and is encouraged to participate.  Contact Lois Palmer for details at 783-8645.

 Book Discussion Groups meet on the 2nd Tuesday at 1:00 PM and the 2nd Wednesday at 10:00 AM in the Captain’s Room .
The Watercolor Group- Thursdays, from 1:00-4:00 PM in the Captain’s Room. This social, non-instructive painting group is open to anyone with an interest in watercolors. Bring your materials and paint will fellow artists. For further information, contact Marion Fodera 783-1852 or Charlotte Elrod 636-0417.

Master Gardening Clinic – Fridays 10:00 AM – noon in the Captain’s Room. (On the 4th Friday of the month, they will meet in the Jane von Thron Room.) Contact Marion Anderson for details -784-1874.