March 2010

Cocoa Beach
Community Calendar 

Cocoa Beach
Library Calendar (321) 868-1104

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Inshore and Backcountry Fishing with Capt. Shawn Foster, Tuesday, March 2nd at 6:00 PM. Capt. Foster, is a U.S. Coast Guard Approved Captain. Learn about tackle, lures and techniques from this professional fishing guide. Shawn, a classical and jazz guitar player, is locally known as the “Fishin’ Musician”.

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Stress Relief Angel Style, Presented by Reverend Morgana Starr, Wednesday, March 3rd at 1:00 PM. Brief explanation of angels and why they are here. Techniques to help you give your worries and stress to the Angels.  Short Angelic messages to some members of the group. Morgana is a Reiki Master, author, spiritual advisor, ordained minister,  psychic medium and facilitator of Archangel Anael.

Make St. Patrick’s Day Sterling Silver Bracelet and Earrings with Beverly McNally, Wednesday, March 3rd, 1:00-4:00 PM in the Jane von Thron Room. Green Czech glass-fired beads; mother of pearl and glass hearts. Cost is $12.00 and includes all materials. Register at the sign-up table. Limited to 10.

Friends of the Library Travel Film Series concludes this month with films on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 7:00 PM.
·         Wednesday, March 3rd, 7:00 PM: Ireland;
·         Wednesday, March 17th, 7:00 PM: Thailand.

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Elderhostel Presentation with Jean Crowley, Thursday, March 4th at 1:00 PM. Jean will show DVDs of Elderhostel adventures – Kayaking the Colorado, Hiking in Wyoming and Ghost Towns of Montana.

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Free Movie in the park (ing lot next to City Hall) 6PM, Clouds with a chance of meatballs, PG

Healthy Planet of Brevard presents Cooking with Suzie Fricker, Saturday, March 6th at 2:00 PM. Learn to prepare tasty vegetarian dishes and have a sample of healthy snacks.

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Music on a Sunday Afternoon presents Ponderosa, March 7th at 2:00 PM. Classic County Western.

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Ghost Investigator Linda Zimmerman will give a PowerPoint presentation of favorite haunts on Tuesday, March 9th at 6:00 PM. She is the author of 14 books, is a popular speaker and has lectured at the Smithsonian, West Point and Gettysburg, Her Ghost Investigator books will be on sale for $10 and $15.

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Rummage Sale - Cocoa Beach High School Project Graduation, Class 2010, 8AM-3PM, First United Methodist Church

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LORI WILSON PARK TO BE CLOSED ON MARCH 13th for
                            "COCOA BEACH WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL"
Cocoa Beach ~ Lori Wilson Park will be closed on Saturday, March 13th to make room for  the upcoming "Cocoa Beach Wine & Food Festival".    The featured entertainment will be the ever-popular band-group  "Three Dog Night".   Numerous local area restaurants will be showcasing their specialty cuisines which can be complemented by a glass of wine, also available for purchase during the fest.

Note for dog owners:  The Brevard County "Dog Park" will be closed all day on March 13th.

             FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS EVENT: Please call (321) 633-1874

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Interpretative Canoe Trip to Thousand Islands Scheduled COCOA BEACH, Fla. -- The Merritt Island/Beaches Area of Brevard County Parks and Recreation will host an interpretive canoe trip to the Thousand Islands on Friday, March 19th. A knowledgeable guide will paddle along with participants while pointing out Florida's native flora and fauna and discussing some of the history and importance of the Thousand Islands. Tours will launch from Ramp Road Park in Cocoa Beach at 9:30 a.m. and return around 11:30 a.m.   The cost to attend is $10 and pre-registration is required. For more information, or to pre-register, call 321-455-1385.

Double Header Sunday – March 14th:

• Bestselling author Randy Wayne White, Sunday, March 14th at 12:00 PM. Randy will be in hand to autograph and discuss his latest Doc Ford Novel Deep Shadow, which contains a mysterious swamp creature, Batista’s treasure plane and a quirky cast of characters, making this a nail biter, virtually impossible to put down. Copies will be on sale for $25.95.
• Music on a Sunday Afternoon presents Acoustic Alliance at 3:00 PM, one hour later than usual. The group will play swing and gypsy jazz.

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Introduction to Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine with Acupuncture Physician, John Lang, Wednesday, March 17th at 2:00 PM in the Jane von Thron room.

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Foods that Prevent Cancer with George Eisman, author and nutritionist, Saturday, March 20th at 2:00 PM, sponsored by Healthy Planet of Brevard, who will be sponsoring a food tasting after the lecture.

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Legacy Sports and Life Skills Lifeguard Launch
Saturday, March 27, 8:30am-12:00pm - Cocoa Beach Hilton Oceanfront, Brevard County’s First Annual Junior Lifeguard Try-Outs . Try-outs for the lifeguard program will be held Saturday, March 27, at the Cocoa Beach Hilton. All girls and boys 9 to 18 are welcome to participate. Please visit http://www.legacysportsandlife.com/events.php to sign up! Any questions may be directed to legacysportsandlifeskills@gmail.com.

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Florida author Tom Lowe, whose writing style has been compared to John D, MacDonald, will have a book signing on Wednesday, March 31st at 6:00 PM. He will introduce his second mystery, The 24th Letter, featuring retired investigator Sean O’Brien. When Father John Callahan hears the confession of a frightened prison inmate, he learns that a man facing lethal injection is innocent. The lead investigator on the case, his friend Sean O’Brien, is still haunted by the case. The 24th letter in the Greek alphabet—Omega—may provide the key to uncovering the killer’s identity. Copies will be available for purchase.

Writers Workshops - Thursdays at 10:00 AM in the Captain’s Room. Call Mary Burruss at 783-6997 for more information.
 
Health, Nutrition and Weight Loss with Charlie Mora meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month, 1:00 PM in the Jane von Thron Room.
 
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 (selection TBA); and the 2nd Wednesday at 10:00 AM (The Bridge at San Luis Rey, by Thornton Wilder) in the Captain’s Room.
 
Health for Life with Sylvie Morin, Doctor of Oriental Medicine, meets the 3rd Friday of the month in the Jane von Thron Room. March 19 – Natural Solutions to Digestive Problems.
 
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 –1:00 PM 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.