August 2011

Cocoa Beach
Community Calendar 

Cocoa Beach
Library Calendar (321) 868-1104

Main Library: June & July: Don Thomas – Fiber Art
Community Room: Youth Department
Display Case: June: Space Coast Modelers; July: Space Coast Weavers; August: 3-D Art, Vicki Zawacki

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Kid’s Appreciation Day, Monday, August 1st, FREE INITIAL visit -Exam, Adjustment & X-rays(if necessary), all ages 19 & under,@ Strater Family Chiropractic, 309 N. Orlando Ave, Cocoa Beach, (321) 866-0200.
Chiropractic has helped many childhood disorders such as scoliosis, asthma, allergies, chronic ear infections, headaches, insomnia, and academic focus. Your child should be checked if they have ever fallen, participated in sports, or use poor posture.
**Walk-ins welcome but limited spaces. Parents must be present for 17 & under**

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What’s a Dishdasha? Middle Eastern Garments with Nancy Bleakley, Saturday, August 6th at 1:00 PM. Join Staff member Nancy Bleakley as she shows her extensive collection of Middle Eastern garments collected during 6 years of living in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. Learn the difference between a thobe and abaya and maybe even get a chance to tie a headscarf.

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A Back to School Party and will be held at the First United Methodist Church Cocoa Beach. Sunday August 7th from 5pm to 7pm.
Games, prizes, moon walk, food, music, face painting, Cocoa Beach Fire Dept. and Cocoa Beach Police Dept. will all be part of the fun. Parking will be in the church North parking lot with festivities in the South parking area.

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Albert Einstein – Biography, Wednesday, August 17th at 1:00 PM. This 50 minute film is part of A & E’s Biography series. As one of the most important minds of all time, his name has become a universal synonym for genius. Born in Germany 1n 1879, Einstein is best known for his ground-breaking theory of relativity. However, as phenomenal as his professional success was, his personal life suffered greatly because of his monomaniacal devotion to his work. Discover how Einstein became the subject of a federal investigation and why he is considered one of the fathers of the atomic bomb. Join us for a journey into the life of the first superstar of modern science. Refreshments will be served.

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Renewable Energy, Wednesday, August 24th at 1:00 PM. This 50 minute History Chanel DVD is part of their Modern Marvels Series. With oil prices rising, one thing is becoming increasingly clear: the technological revolution of the 21st century is renewable energy. In this in-depth documentary, Modern Marvels examines how today’s advanced technologies are working to harness air, water,earth, and fire to produce clean and reliable sources of energy. From the experimental to the tried and true, renewable energy sources are overflowing with potential. Join us for an exciting look at viable alternatives to fossil fuels. Refreshments will be served.

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