January 2011

Cocoa Beach
Community Calendar 

Cocoa Beach
Library Calendar (321) 868-1104

Main Library: Barry Schoenholz - Photography
Community Room: Toni DiRocco – Old Masters in Pen and Ink
Display Case: Rock & Gem Club

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Role of Fire in Florida Ecology with Marine Biologist Tim Kozusko, Wednesday, January 5th at 6:30 PM. Tim Kozusko loved growing up in Cocoa Beach. His adventures exploring the Thousand Islands grew into more discovery of why things are the way they are. His love of reading helped him understand the history and geology of the area. As a biologist, Tim has done numerous plant and animal surveys. Tim Kozusko works at Kennedy Space Center and is working on his Ph.D. in Science Education at FIT. Tim's enthusiastic presentation, great visuals, and  dry sense of humor is always popular and brings a crowd, no matter how many times it’s been heard. Part of The Director’s Provocative Speakers Series.

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Food for Life: Nutrition and Cooking Classes with Suzie Fricker, Saturdays, January 8, 15, 22 & 29 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. Cost is  $40.00 for the four week session, which is sponsored by The Cancer Project and Healthy Planet of Brevard. These classes will focus on key nutrition topics, live cooking demonstrations and plentiful samples of delicious meal ideas. Eat well, Live well.

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Music on a Sunday Afternoon kicks off the new year with Acoustic Blues in the Library featuring  Sunnyland Steve, Sunday, January 9th at 2:00 PM. This versatile guitarist and comedian will give you a musical history of the amazing world of country blues and of the artists who developed this little known art form.

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Art Journaling with Joan Throm, Mondays, January 10 & 24 at 10:00 AM in the Jane von Thron Room. $5.00 per session. Art journaling is a technique tapping into your inner child to express emotions. The technique consists of a non-dominant hand scribble, followed by using the dominant hand to color in areas, utilize simple designs and/or words to express one’s inner self. A fun process, and easy way to record response to day to day challenges and joy as well. This technique enables restoration of inner tranquility. The instructor is a doctoral student in pastoral counseling and a spiritual director. Cost is $5.00 to cover supplies. Please register at the sign up table for either session.

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Watercolor Classes with award winning watercolor artist Helen Wheatley, Tuesdays, 9:00 AM – noon,  January 11th to March 1st.  Suitable for beginning and intermediate students. Cost is $80.00 for the 8 week session. Register at the sign up table and pick up a materials list. Enrolment is limited. Helen’s Faces at the Oasis won best of show at the Central Brevard Art Association annual show in March 2007.

Friends of the Library Travel Film Series presents the film Australia to the Max – Sidney and Queensland, narrated by Rudi Maxa on Tuesday, January 11th at 6:00 PM.

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Medium John Rogers, Wednesday, January 12th at 6:00 PM. Professional Medium and author John Rogers, will discuss mediumship and give brief individual readings as time allows.

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Introduction to Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, with John Lang, A.P., Thursday, January 13th at 1:00 PM in the Jane von Thron Room. What is Acupuncture? How does it work? Does it hurt? Can it help me? A Florida licensed Acupuncture Physician will address these common questions and more, in a practical and down to earth manner. John Lang was a law clerk for the Texas Supreme Court and Ombudsman for the Smithsonian. He has been an Acupuncture Physician in Cape Canaveral since 1997 and teaches T’ai Chi here at Cocoa Beach Public Library. Part of The Director’s Provocative Speakers Series.

People in Print presents Karen Nolan, who will sign, sell and discuss her book Stolen Child: What Would You Do If the Government Stole Your Six Year Old Child?  Tuesday, January 11th at 6:30 PM in the Jane von Thron Room. Karen’s intention in the writing of her story is to help the countless other mothers who may be missing their child or dealing with an injustice of child abduction. Karen has been there and she came back with a different outlook on a system that is intended to help.

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Music on a Sunday Afternoon welcomes back the versatile Robert Rowlette and Friends on Sunday, January 16th at 2:00 PM. This year, Robert will feature Rhythm and Blues with a little Doo-Wop thrown into the mix.

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Library Closed in Obervance of Dr. Martin Luther King Day

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Weight Loss 411 with Dianne Said, Wednesday, January 19th at 1:00 PM in the Jane von Thron Room.  Learn how to shed those holiday pounds. Dianne is an Acupuncture Physician with Healthy Healing, Acupuncture and Herbal Center.

Mid-Day, Mid-Week Music featuring Susan Rose, Wednesday, January 19th at 1:00 PM. Bring a brown bag lunch. Punch and cookies will be provided. Susan Rose is a Singer Songwriter who resides in Cocoa Beach.  She has been writing and performing for over 15 years.  Susan won the "Peoples Choice Award" at the Cocoa Beach Singer-Songwriter Competition in 2009, inspiring her to go into the studio and record a CD: Susan Rose/Just A Girl.   Susan has played to audiences here in the United States and also in Central America and continues to enjoy meeting new listeners and friends.  Her music is easy to enjoy, as the stories they tell are the stories of all our lives.

Frankly Speaking with Marshall Frank, Wednesday, January 19th at 6:30 PM. “Violins to Violence”…growing up with the mob on track to Carnegie Hall, ending with a badge and a gun in Miami. Includes many stories about south Florida gangland, cops and symphonies.  Marshall Frank is an author, former homicide detective and a virtuoso violinist. Part of The Director’s Provocative Speakers Series.

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People in Print presents Gordon England, who will sell sign and discuss his book, Boat Tales: Stories of Fishing, Hunting and Outdoor Adventures on Thursday, January 20th at 2:00 PM in the Jane von Thron Room. He will also show a PowerPoint presentation of his years living and boating in the Bahamas.

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Best Bets for Vacationing in Brevard County with Dianne Marcum, who will sign, sell and promote the newest edition of her book, Cape Canaveral, Cocoa Beach & Florida’s Space Coast, on Wednesday, January 26th at 1:00 PM. She will discuss Brevard County – a recreational and cultural jewel. Also featured will be Jim Durocher, owner of Space Coast Kayaking, who will discuss and show a power point presentation about kayaking in the 1000 Islands.

People in Print presents Jerry Eller, Wednesday, at 4:30 PM in the Jane von Thron Room. He will discuss, sign and sell copies of his fictional book, Bata the Bat-Ronaut, based on the story of Shuttle STS 119, which had a hitchhiking bat firmly grasping the tiles of the shuttle, causing much consternation at the launch site.

Choosing the Perfect Pet, a Petinar (Pet Seminar) dealing with Responsible Pet Ownership with Sally Porter, Wednesday, January 19th at 6:00-7:30 PM in the Jane von Thron Room. Come and learn the right way to choose that furry new family member. Not picking the best personality for your home life can end up being tragic, not only for your family members, but for the animal as well. This program will help you to take the stress out of picking the right pet. Please call 289-1738 to reserve your seat or visit the website for details: www.petinars.com

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Parrot Pleasures and Pains – a Petinar (Pet Seminar) on Responsible Pet Ownership with Sally Porter, Thursday, January 27th at 1:00 PM in the Jane von Thron Room. There is nothing more beautiful than a parrot! However, people purchase these exotic pets not understanding fully, the time, effort and needs of these magnificent creatures. This is an in-depth look at Parrot Parenting, as we explore the proper way to teach a parrot to behave. Learn what it really takes to have a pet bird who will typically outlive you. To register, call 289-1738 or visit the website for details: www.petinars.com.

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Music on a Sunday Afternoon presents Good Time’N, Sunday, January 30th at 2:00 PM. Enjoy some great bluegrass as well as some folk tunes and contemporary music from this talented group. Stand up bass, fiddle, guitar, mandolin and banjo are among the instruments the band plays

ONGOING:

Overeaters Anonymous meets every Monday at 11:00 AM in the Jane von Thron Room. For further information, contact Pat Gralla at 868-7098.
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. Will not meet in January due to room shortage.
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 (TBA) and the 2nd Wednesday at 10:00 AM (TBA) 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 –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.