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Space Coast Burger Battle 2022: The team behind the Space Coast Wing Battle introduces the Space Coast Burger Battle! All day event, from Noon - 10 p.m. at Wickham Park, located at 2500 Parkway Drive in Melbourne with the opportunity to come and go at your convenience or stay and party with us all day & into the night! General Admission: $7. All attendees ages 11 Years & Older Will Require an Admission Ticket.

Kids 10 & Younger get free entry! Brevard County's largest burger fest, featuring event special a la carte tasting menus priced at only $1-$5 per item, offering you the opportunity to sample a vast variety of all the best from the Space Coast all in one place! Burger Vendors will also be offering other small food items and Dessert Vendors will be available as well Large variety of Alcohol, including Cocktails, Hard Seltzers, Local Craft Brews, Domestic and Import Beers, and Non-Alcoholic Beverages!•• Live Music from the area's HOTTEST BANDS to keep the good vibes going all day & into the night!

Craft Fair Marketplace featuring Local Businesses, Crafters, Artists, and Specialty Artisans! Other on-site activities include The Backyard with axe-throwing, hover ball archery, & tennis ball darts and The Rolling Stones with mobile gem mining! All Burger Vendors will be competing to win the title of this year's best burger, decided by a blind taste-test conducted by a panel of vetted Judges! For more information, visit http://SpaceCoastBurgerBattle.com/

Hope Changes Everything benefit concert: Riverside Presbyterian Church will host a benefit concert for Uganda's Village of Hope, when they present Hope Changes Everything, a musical tribute event featuring Fire & Rain - The James Taylor Experience on Sunday, Aug. 21, at 3:30 p.m. at 3400 N. Atlantic Avenue (A1A). For a $10 admission fee, audience members can enjoy note-perfect renditions of the timeless songs by folk rock legend, James Taylor, including “Fire & Rain,” “Carolina in My Mind,” “Sweet Baby James,” “Steamroller,” “Mexico” and “How Sweet it Is (to be Loved by You).” The band will also perform a number of selections from the music of Jackson Browne and Glenn Frey of Eagles fame. At intermission, handicrafts by Ugandan orphans will be offered for sale, with 100% of the proceeds donated to the Village of Hope. Band leader, Greg Pitts will be on hand to answer questions about the Village of Hope and discuss his annual trips to Uganda. Concert patronage to Hope Changes Everything will help provide hope and services for women and children sheltered from the brutal conflict of war and human trafficking. Tickets to Hope Changes Everything are available at the door or by calling Riverside Presbyterian Church at 321-783-6085.

Kids Art Classes with Glaucia Romano: Artist and teacher Glaucia Romano will be teaching multi session classes which begin in August at the Studios of Cocoa Beach, located at 159 Minutemen Causeway in downtown Cocoa Beach. Glaucia has many years experience teaching art, in public schools and private lessons ,as well as creating art in all forms. Two of the classes are for children while a third also includes adults. On August 22 a 6 week class for homeschooled students begins. It meets on Mondays from 10 to 11:15 a.m. Glaucia will explore a variety of media including drawing, painting, collage, sculpture, textiles, clay, and print-making. The classes meet state standards and you have the option of being graded. Fee is $100 plus a $20 supply fee. For more details and registration visit the Studios website: www.studiosofcocobeach.org. For question on the classes contact Glaucia at (321) 345-0670 or email glaucia@ananaprana.com.

Endless Summer Soirée: C Florida is the home of endless summers. Looking for a way to evade the August heat? Head to downtown Titusville where you are invited to come inside where it’s cool as the Downtown Art Gallery hosts an “Endless Summer Soiree” on Friday, August 26 from 6 to 9 p.m. Meet the Artists at Downtown Art Gallery, 335 S. Washington Ave., where the focus this month is on Terrence Cope and his cool “Endless Summer Surfers Series” of paintings and sketches. Relax and chill while enjoying artworks by 20 local artists featuring Florida beaches, birds, sea turtles, manatees and more! Cope will be on hand with a live painting & sketching demonstration. Beat the heat with refreshing summer ale tastings, watermelon wine spritzers and cool tasty summer bites all evening while you are inspired by Florida art including paintings, photography, basketry and gourds, pottery, jewelry and more! Everyone is welcome, no cover charge to attend. For more information call 321–268–0122 or go to the Facebook event page/ Endless Summer Soirée.

Fiber Artists Meet: The Space Coast Weavers and Fiber Artists will meet at 10 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 27 at the Merritt lsland Public Library, located at 1195 N. Courtenay Parkway. The program is ‘Preparing to do a Fiber Demo.” Members will also be showcasing the fiber works they have created using the grab bag of miscellaneous supplies they were given in June. Results are always amazing. Since 1983 SCW&FA has been Brevard’s go to guild for fiber arts: spinning, weaving, basketry, rug hooking,and more. The guild helps fiber artists, beginning or advanced, learn through workshops and the informal exchange of ideas. They also work to educate the public about the fiber arts. SCW&F meetings are free and open to the public.. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own creations for Show and Tell. For more information call Jeanie McCormack at 321-266-1610

Kids Art Classes with Glaucia Romano: Artist and teacher Glaucia Romano will be teaching multi session classes which begin in August at the Studios of Cocoa Beach, located at 159 Minutemen Causeway in downtown Cocoa Beach. Glaucia has many years experience teaching art, in public schools and private lessons ,as well as creating art in all forms. Two of the classes are for children while a third also includes adults. On Aug. 27 she begins a 6 week class in Beginning Handbuilt Pottery that meets Saturdays from 3 to 5 p.m. The class will cover several ways of handbuilding with clay: Pinch pots, coil and slab, and the basics of applying glazes. Children age 5 and up and families are welcome to join and share their supply of clay. Fee for the class is $230 and tools are all provided. A $20 supply fee, to be paid on the first day of class, covers glazes and 13 pounds of clay. For more details and registration visit the Studios website: www.studiosofcocobeach.org. For question on the classes contact Glaucia at (321) 345-0670 or email glaucia@ananaprana.com

Indoor/Outdoor Craft Fair: The Greater Palm Bay Senior Activity Center, located at 1275 Culver Dr NE in Palm Bay, will hold an indoor/outdoor craft fair at selected dates throughout the year from March to December of 2022. You can find almost anything with the wide variety of vendors from in and around Palm Bay. There could be wood crafts, jewelry, hand crafted items, direct sales businesses, clothing, wreaths, soaps, lotions, candles, and sweet treats. We also have specialized services and businesses.

Food trucks are located outside and inside you can find homemade treats, cakes, breads and more. Family friendly, ATM onsite, Free Parking. They are always looking to add new vendors and food trucks. Please email Sylvia at marketing@gpbsc.net for details on pricing/scheduling. For more information, call (321) 724-1338.

Run 4 Paws: Gather your family, your dogs, your friends, your friends' dogs, and yourself and celebrate the mission of Canine Companions at Run 4 Paws. You can participate as a runner, jogger or walker on the two-mile course for a morning of fun. Everyone is invited to participate. Registration is $25 for adults and $20 for children up to 12 years old. Dogs are welcome but must be always well behaved and on a leash. The run will take place Saturday, Sept. 3 at 7:30 a.m. at The Avenue Viera, located at 2261 Town Center Avenue in Viera. Have even more fun on race day when you and/or your dog dress up in costume and participate in our pet costume contest! Prizes will be awarded. Canine Companions transforms the lives of people with disabilities by providing our clients with expertly trained service dogs, free of charge. Our dogs are trained to perform practical tasks that enhance independence and reduce reliance on others. Since 1975, Canine Companions has placed more than 7,200 expertly trained service dogs with children, adults, and veterans with disabilities. Help us raise money to provide exceptional dogs for the over 400 people currently waiting for their new canine partners. For more information, visit runsignup.com/run4pawscc

"Moving History" Film: Green Gables at Historic Riverview Village, Inc. will host a documentary red carpet event for a film entitled "Moving History" directed by Jennifer East. This is a historical documentary about the founders of Melbourne and the recent movement of the home of one of the founders. The event is at CW Theater in West Melbourne on Thursday, September 15 at 6 p.m. $10 tickets reserved with James Shackleford or at the door. For more information, contact Sue Fallon at 321-536-6357.

Space Coast Pride Parade and Festival: The Space Coast Pride Parade will be planned to take place on Sept. 24 in Historic downtown Melbourne. Space Coast Pride's annual Parade and Festival that will be filled with vendors, food and great entertainment! The day will kickoff with the Parade which will lead right into the festival area where all can join in sharing their Pride! Please follow us on social media and our website spacecoastpride.org for more details or email president@spacecoastpride.org.

Harvest Moon Sip & Stroll: For the ticket price of $30, you will receive a Sip & Stroll commemorative wine glass, a Cocoa Village shopping bag, and a map of the participating merchants. The sip and stroll will take place in Cocoa Village form 5-9 p.m. Don’t forget – your ticket purchase automatically enters you into the drawing for one of our fabulous gift baskets. For each of the outlying businesses visited, (marked in red on the map), a chance to win the special ‘Treasure Zone’ basket is earned. That’s one additional chance to win for EACH ‘Treasure Zone’ business visited. Then the fun begins… stroll through the streets of Cocoa Village sampling wines, enjoying treats and taking advantage of merchants’ special deals. For more information: 321-631-9075 or VisitCocoaVillage.com

Charity Golf Tournament: On September 24, The Brevard Family Partnership Foundation is excited to host its second annual Golf Tournament charity event. This year’s golf tournament will again be held at Suntree Country Club, followed by a casual awards dinner onsite at the club. The Brevard Family Partnership Family of agencies serves over 3,000 of Brevard’s children per year through child abuse prevention, mobile response crisis intervention, foster care, adoption, independent living services, and more. The newly formed Brevard Family Partnership Foundation will be the beneficiary of all proceeds from this event. The mission of the Brevard Family Partnership Foundation is to create opportunities that will transform the lives of foster children and youth so that they will develop into successful adults. We are committed to bringing together financial resources, expertise, strategic partnerships, and advocacy throughout the Brevard community for the greater good of our children, youth, and families. All donations are tax deductible. For more information, please visit https://brevardfp.org/?blm_aid=553109 or contact events@brevardfp.org.

“Endless Summer” Paintings by Terry Cope: The Downtown Art Gallery , 335 S. Washington Avenue in downtown Titusville is proud to present the paintings of Terry Cope, their Spotlight Artist for the month of August Terry is well known for his textured painting of mangroves. With summer in full force, he has turned his attention to surfing. His Endless Summer Series features playful, light filled, surfers shaded by their boards in the bright Florida sun, or confidently riding the waves. His pen and ink sketches whimsically capture surfers in action. Terry spent his childhood exploring the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge and surfing area beaches. For 20 years he lived in South Florida, marketing high quality artist supplies, meeting artists, and studying techniques. Returning to his hometown of Titusville, Terry resumed his interest in the local environment. His oil and acrylic paintings depict surfers, mangrove shorelines, sea birds and turtles. Terry is always trying new things and his latest work is a culmination of his experience with different mediums. Terry’s paintings are on view until September 10 at the Downtown Art Gallery, Monday through Friday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This amazing art gallery, which also offers printing and framing services, features the work of 20 talented local artists with an emphasis on Florida themes. For information call 321-268-0122 or view them on Facebook @The Downtown Art Gallery.

Basic Sign Language Classes: Rock the Silence instructors Donna Hall and Lisa Ottalagano will teach a A Beginners Course of Six - one hour sessions of Basic Sign Language. This class will bring you through the basics from A,B,C’s, family, friends and other common signs. You will learn Deaf and Hard of Hearing awareness and be able to put sentences together on Saturdays from Aug. 6 - Sept. 10 from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at the Franklin T. DeGroodt Public Library, located at 6475 Minton Road in Palm Bay. Cost is $30 per person (cash or checks payable to: Rock the Silence) Payment is due in full before or by: Monday, July 25 Limited Seating! For more information contact 321-446-1802 or mail checks to: PO Box 101085, Palm Bay, FL 32910.

Green Gables Open Houses: Green Gables Open House Saturdays will take place Staurdays, Aug. 6-27 at Green Gables at Historic Riverview Village, Inc., located at 1501 S. Harbor City Boulevard in Melbourne. $10 per person to tour the Melbourne Historic Home and to enjoy the grounds on the Indian River Lagoon. Green Gables with its Queen Anne architecture, built in 1896, has stood strong for 126 years. Come and enjoy a tour of Green Gables and see why preserving this home's history further enhances our community's uniqueness for future generations. Your donations will go to rehabilitation and restoration of the historic home and its family legacy. For more information, visit http://www.greengables.org and view our film festival award winning entry by Jennifer East,"The Forgotten Enchantress."

Friday Night Community Bingo: The Greater Palm Bay Senior Activity Center, located at 1275 Culver Dr NE in Palm Bay hosts a Bingo night every Friday from 6 p.m.- 930 p.m. Packages start at $14, Free parking A fun filled Friday night in Palm Bay, open to all over the age of 18. We welcome the community and hope you will come back weekly or join us at our Wednesday afternoon bingo. Packages begin at $14, with a minimum payout of $2,700. Total of 36 chances to win with prize amounts of $50 for 24 games; $100 for 9 games; $200 for 3 games. Also 3 special games with payouts ranging from $200 to $300, plus Progressive U-Pick-Em prize from $100 to $3,000.

Always a drawing for a Bingo gift certificate and 50/50. The kitchen is open. NOTE: The GPBSC has not increased admission cost to our Bingo Players in seven years and has no intention of doing so any time soon.

We do have the right to reduce prizes if we do not have sufficient attendance. For more information, call (321) 724-1338.

Spark Golf - Fun & Social Golf: Ready to play Spark Golf? Spark is a network of 9-hole, social golf leagues organized to be casual and fun, with a touch of friendly competition. Click "View Tickets" to learn more about Spark and find a league near you!Joining the league is free! League rounds are available for purchase each week or you can save money by pre-paying for Spark credit at a discount.Join with a partner, have Spark partner you up with another single or play without a partner. Repeats every week on Monday until Monday, October 31, 2022. Play as your schedule allows, earning points based on how you finish each round throughout the season. Your best 10 rounds count towards the season standings.Spark Golf Multiple Brevard County Locations to Choose from in Titusville Cost is $25. For more information, email Andrew kc@eventvesta.com or call 855-765-0706. For tickets, visit https://www.eventvesta.com/events/13118/t/tickets

Biblical Citizenship in Modern America: Now more than ever, our nation is in need of Biblical citizens who grasp the dynamic unity of citizens of the Kingdom of God and citizens of this great nation. This course offers the quick-start guide to the longest standing Constitution in history, complete with an overview of all the Articles, and Amendments. What sets this apart from other U.S. Constitution courses is the interactive, fast-paced presentations; the fabulous locations of Independence Hall and the Wallbuilders' Library; and finally our Biblical heritage intricately woven throughout the entire course. You will learn how the founders relied on their Christian moorings and Biblical worldview to secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity. You will also be treated to encouraging historical facts and inspirational true stories that are not taught in our educational institutions today. All in all you will be edified and equipped to operationalize your faith and practice Biblical Citizenship in Modern America. Course will be taught at 925 Douglas St. SE in Palm Bay and repeats every Tuesday until March 7. For more information, contact Ruth Kaufhold at rkaufhold77@gmail.com, or call 804-347-6484. To register, visit https://www.patriotacademy.com/coach/register/2841

Wednesday Afternoon Community Bingo: The Greater Palm Bay Senior Activity Center, located at 1275 Culver Dr NE in Palm Bay hosts Wednesday afternoon Bingo every Wednesday from 11:30 to 3 p.m. Packages start at $8, Free parking. A fun filled Wednesday afternoon in Palm Bay, open to all over the age of 18. We welcome the community and hope you will come back weekly or join us at our Friday night bingo. Packages begin at $8, with a minimum payout of $2,190. Total of 26 chances to win with prize amounts as follows: 12 games @ $30; 12 @ $40; 1 @ $50; 1 @ $200. Also, 6 special games with minimum payouts from $30 to $200, some of which are Progressive. Plus Progressive U-Pick-Em prize from $100 to $3,000. Always a drawing for a Bingo gift certificate and 50/50. Kitchen is open for lunch. NOTE: The GPBSC has not increased admission cost to our Bingo Players in seven years and has no intention of doing so any time soon. We do have the right to reduce prizes if we do not have sufficient attendance. For more information, call (321) 724-1338.

Historic Cocoa Village Monday Market: Having another manic Monday? Come on down to Historic Cocoa Village for the Monday Market.

It takes place on the first Monday of every month from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Check out our many unique shops! Grab a bite to eat & enjoy a refreshing beverage at any of our local restaurants & pubs.

Live Music! Store Specials! Bring your kids! Bring your pets! All are welcome in Historic Cocoa Village!

For EACH $10 spent at a participating merchant, you will receive a raffle ticket which enters you into a monthly drawing to win $50 in Village Bucks.

For more information call (321) 631-9075 or visit our website at - https://VisitCocoaVillage.com.

Scavenger Hunt: Sams House at Pine Island Conservation Area hosts a nature scavenger hunt every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come join the fun at the historic 1888 Sams House. Enjoy the afternoon exploring the grounds in this family friendly nature hunt. Sams House is located at 6195 N Tropical Trail on Merritt Island.

Sams House at Pine Island Conservation Area was created and is managed under Brevard County’s Environmentally Endangered Lands Program referendum.

Lawndale - a Blue Star Museum: Lawndale is an 1880 pioneer homestead in Rockledge that is now open for tours. It has now been registered as a Blue Star Museum. That means that active duty military and their families will have free admission through Sept. .

Lawndale sits on a 2 acre site with 183 feet of river frontage along scenic Rockledge Drive. Docents in period dress guide visitors through the old homestead which has been restored and furnished as a family home of 1895. The beautiful riverfront location of Lawndale at 1219 Rockledge Drive is in the middle of three National Register Historic Districts.

Lawndale is open for tours the first Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. A donation of $10 per person is suggested. Lawndale is located at 1219 Rockledge Drive in Rockledge.

If you'd like to learn more about the history of this unique area and take a tour of Lawndale call (321) 537-6607.

Palm Bay Community Bingo: Bingo twice weekly at the Greater Palm Bay Senior Center.

There will be Bingo every Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and every week on Friday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Wednesday packages start at $6. Friday packages start at $14.

Bingo is open to everyone! Bring your dabber, lucky charms, a drink, and a snack.

You do not have to stay for the entire time but the final games have the highest payouts.

Special bonus games require additional purchases.

Masks are not required if you have been vaccinated.

The Greater Palm Bay Senior Center is located at 1275 Culver Dr. NE in Palm Bay.

Learn more at - http://www.gpbsc.org/bingo.html.

Questions? Contact Barbara Godwin-Hazel at - treasurer@gpbsc.net or call (321) 978.2854.

Groucho's Comedy Club at the Italian Club: Groucho’s Comedy Club and a three course dinner is held every fourth Saturday at the Italian American Club located at 1471 Cypress Ave. in Melbourne. Two profession comedians and a comic M.C. Will have you laughing in the aisles.

Chicken parmigiana over pasta and vegetable is the feature entrée.

Doors open at 6. Dinner is at 7:00 pm and the show starts at 8.

Tables are reserved for parties of 6-8 people. Advance tickets are $25.00. Text/call 321-890-7754 with a credit card. Tickets at the door are $30.00.

House and Cabin Tour: Every Thursday and Saturday at 3 p.m. you can tour the inside of Brevard County’s oldest standing home (1875) and the adjacent 1888 Florida vernacular style home to learn about the Sams Family. Tours are limited to 8 people.

Sams House is located at 6195 N Tropical Trail on Merritt Island.

Sams House at Pine Island Conservation Area was created and is managed under Brevard County’s Environmentally Endangered Lands Program referendum.

Computers Advancing Education Lab: Once again we are offering a FREE Basic Computer Class. If you need help learning to use a computer, this is the place! No previous computer experience needed. Our classes will teach you to sign on, connect to the web, browse the internet, use e-mail, write a letter. We have computers available for use in the class. The class is limited to 9 people. Tuesday mornings from 9:30 am to 11.30 am. The Computers Advancing Education Lab is located in Riverview School at 3000 Jolly Street in Titusville. Call Dan at 561-907-6992 to sign up.

Pineda Inn Trivia Night: Every Other Sunday, 7-9 p.m. NEW SIMPLER FORMAT! This is growing in popularity! Get there early if you want a seat! Meet inside the back bar.

The Pineda Inn is located at 6533 US Highway 1 in Rockledge.

Intermediate Spanish Group: This is a small senior fun translation and discussion group. We seek a few good students.

We meet weekly on Monday afternoons from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Melbourne Fee Avenue Public Library. There is no fee or any other charge.

We welcome native Spanish speakers.

Various topics will be discussed at each session.

We are accepting a limited number of participants.

To join our group contact Bert Forest at - (321) 726-8883 or send him an email at - bertj.forest@gmail.com.

Sunday Service at the Spiritualist Chapel: The Spiritualist Chapel of Melbourne has resumed conducting services indoors. The Spiritualist Chapel holds Sunday Services from 10 to 11:30 am. Mask wearing and social distancing will be practiced.

The Spiritualist Chapel is located at 1924 Melody Lane in Melbourne. FB Spiritualist Chapel President Emma Principe.

Learn more at - www.spiritualistchapel.org.

Hash House Harriers: Attention drinkers with a running/walking problem, if you have half a mind to Hash, you have mind enough. Hashes are held every other Saturday register here > www.BVDH3.com.

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