Friday, Nov. 12 – Sunday, Nov. 14
Veterans visit free at Kennedy Space Center: T Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is honoring U.S. military heroes with complimentary admission for themselves and half off admission for up to four guests from Nov. 11 – 14. Purchase these tickets at the visitor complex Will Call windows. For more information, visit www.kennedyspacecenter.com or call (855) 433-4210.
Saturday, Nov. 13
Indian River Lagoon Day: The cities of Melbourne, Palm Bay and Satellite Beach, and the Brevard County Natural Resources Management Department invite you to join us for Indian River Lagoon Day, a fun-filled day focused on celebrating the Indian River Lagoon. The event will take place on Saturday, November 13 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Front Street Park, 2210 Front Street, Melbourne. Admission is free.
Environmental exhibitors will be on hand to showcase a variety of available volunteer opportunities in restoration activities, educational efforts and citizen-science projects. Free kayaking will be provided by Adventure Kayak of Cocoa Beach. Food trucks, arts and craft vendors, bounce house and activities for children will also be available.
A Hook Kids on Fishing clinic will take place from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. Kids participating in the clinic will each receive a fishing rod and gear. Advanced registration is required. Sign up online at www.anglersforconservation.org. For gardeners, rain barrel workshops will be held from 11 a.m. until noon. Participants will be able to construct and take home a free rain barrel. Only 20 are available and first-come, first-served basis. Registration will be conducted at the festival that morning.
Guided Hike at Sam’s House: Join our Master Naturalist, Mark Prynoski at Sam’s House, located at 6195 N Tropical Trail in Merritt Island, on a hike through the Sams House Trails. Please wear closed-toe shoes, sunscreen, a hat and bring water.
Recommended for ages 12 and up. Registration is required. For more information, call 321-449-4720.
Suntree Elementary Fall Festival: Suntree Elementary, located at 900 Jordan Blass Drive in Melbourne, will host their Fall Festival on Sunday, Nov. 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event is free to enter with ticket and wristband sales. Activities will include Ninja Warrior games, inflatable, silent auctions, carnival games and more! Several food options will be available for purchase. Wristband prices vary from $15-20. For more information, email SuntreeElementaryPTO@gmail.com
Ocean Arts Painting Studio Grand Opening: A grand opening for Ocean Arts Painting Studio will take place on Saturday, Nov. 13 at 664 South Patrick (between Beef O’Brady’s and Tortise Island Entrance)
Classes: Art for young people, focus on materials and composition. Ages 5-15 Advanced art for young adults wishing to gain better control over their talents. Portfolio building. Ages 15-20
Art for the rest of us. Engaging in fun activities for anyone interested in arts and crafts for ages 20 +. For more information, contact Dr. Margaret M. Steciuk, PMP by email at margaret@mpmconsultants.biz, or call 321-704-5964.
Saturday, Nov. 13 – Sunday, Nov. 14
Veterans Day Open House at Warbird: The Warbird Air Museum, located at 6600 Tico Road in Titusville, will hold free admission days Nov. 13-14 for Veterans Day. Flybys, displays, memorabilia, and food and drink options will be available as well as model trains and radio controlled airplanes. Free admission for all U.S. military and veterans (past and present) and family members. Free admission for FL residents. 20% off one regular priced item in the gift shop. The museum is open Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit www.valiantaircommand.com or call 321-268-1941.
Sunday, Nov. 14
Annual Love of Life Festival: The First Annual Love of Life Festival will be held at Melbourne’s Local Moose Lodge (157 Dayton Blvd.) on Sunday, Nov. 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The charity event will be hosted and organized by Olivia Romer, a senior at Melbourne High School where she will be gathering donations for Mooseheart, a residential childcare facility for children and teenagers in need. The festival will be open to children and their parents and grandparents! It will be a day filled with fun, food, games, prizes, toys, and 50/50 raffles every hour. For more information, email oliviaromer27@gmail.com or call 772-646-3400.
Tuesday, Nov. 16
Eastern Florida State College Preview Night: Eastern Florida State College will host a virtual Parent Preview Night event on Tuesday, November 16 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Parent participants will gain valuable information about early admissions, the Dual Enrollment program and Advanced Standing Credit programs, as well as an introduction to the rigors of college coursework. The online event will provide in-depth information about the highlighted programs, including their benefits and the general processes to get public, private and home-schooled students enrolled. The workshop will help parents get their students ready for college and career planning, learn about pathways to jumpstart college coursework, reduce the time it takes to complete a degree, save money and strengthen university applications. Registration for the online event is required and can be accessed by visiting online at easternflorida.edu/go/infosession
For additional information, contact the EFSC Student Recruitment Office at (321) 433-5497.
Wednesday, Nov. 17
Groundswell Startups Product Market: Join us for the 2nd Annual Groundswell Startups Product Market as we showcase consumer products being created right here in the Groundswell Startups Community, located at 2412 Irwin Street in Melbourne on November 17. The event will run from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Come see the diverse startups, products, and innovators who make up the Groundswell Startups ecosystem and bring something home that is truly locally made. Food Trucks, Beer, and Live Music from Char Good. For more information, email Andrew at kc@eventvesta.com
Parks and Recreation Meeting: Jo A Regular Meeting of the Brevard County Parks and Recreation Central Area Parks Operations, District 2 Merritt Island/Beaches Recreation Advisory Board will be held at 5 p.m. Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at Kiwanis Island Park in the Karen Stallard-Rood Building, 951 Kiwanis Island Park Road, Merritt Island. The public is invited. If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the board, agency, or commission with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. In accordance with the American Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing accommodations or an interpreter in the proceeding should notice Parks and Recreation Central Area no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting by contacting Terry Lane at (321) 633-1874.
Thursday, Nov. 18
Tree Management Seminar: Join the Historic Rockledge Country Club for the Space Coast Golf and Turf Association’s Fall In-Service Seminar! This seminar is all about tree management on golf courses and other landscapes. Our featured speaker will be UF Associate Professor of Environmental Horticulture, Dr. Andrew Koeser. Dr. Koeser will be discussing tree risk assessment fundamentals for golf course and landscape managers. Other speakers are being added to the program and the agenda will be updated on the registration page. This seminar will be held at Rockledge Country Club on Nov. 18 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., check-in opens at 7:30 a.m. Lunch will be provided by Rockledge Country Club. Tickets for this seminar cost $60, and sales end on Nov. 16 at 5 p.m. Register on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/3GlINue For more information, please call (321) 633-1702 or email brevard@ifas.ufl.edu
Friday, Nov. 19 & Saturday, Nov. 20
Cocoa Beach High School Class of 1971 50th Reunion: The 1971 Class at Cocoa Beach High School will hold a 50th reunion on the weekend of November 19, 2021. The event is free, but anyone attending must RSVP please, to laura@bennettandco.com.
Our Facebook page is “Class of 1971 Cocoa Beach High School 50th Reunion 2021” to learn more details.
We will gather Friday night 11/21 at 6 p.m. On Saturday 11/22 we will have a special tour of the high school and a party at the Pavillion.
Learn more on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Class-of-1971-Cocoa-Beach-High-School-50th-Reunion-2021-180581202893651
Questions?: Contact Laura Phillips Bennett laura@bennettandco.com (407) 478-4040
Saturday, Nov. 20
Jams, Jellies, and Pickling Class: Do you want to hone your canning skills? Then consider joining our Jams, Jellies, and Pickling Class! This class is great for anyone looking to learn more about the world of food preservation. You will be able to take your food home after class, so please make sure to bring a box with you as the jars will still be hot. All other materials are provided in class. This class is on Saturday, November 20, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and costs $35. Our canning classes are held at the UF/IFAS Extension Office in Cocoa. Space is limited to 8 people. Advance registration is required. Registration ends on November 17, 2021, at 5 p.m. Register on Eventbrite Today: https://bit.ly/3DFwS8p. For more information, please call us at (321) 633-1702 or email brevard@ifas.ufl.edu
Sunday, Nov. 21
United in Thanksgiving: In the run up to America’s big holiday, members from 25 Brevard faith organizations and traditions will come together for a celebration of gratitude on Sunday, November 21 at 3:00 p.m. at New Shiloh Christian Center in Melbourne, 3900 Sarno Road, to reflect on the blessings of America. Centered on gratitude, the event will focus on affirming shared values and the desire for deeper cultural understanding. The fourth United in Thanksgiving program will feature readings by diverse faith leaders and youth representatives addressing themes of Love, Forgiveness and Unity. Live music from participating faith organizations will include a praise band, string ensemble, Hawaiian flutes and vocalists. The event will conclude with all those in attendance singing, “Draw the Circle Wide.” Believers and seekers of all faiths from the general public are welcome to attend the one hour United in Thanksgiving event; hundreds are expected. Masks will be required for the indoor event, which will also be live streamed from newshilohcc.org. Attendees are asked to bring a donation of non-perishable food items for food insecure families in Brevard. Call 321-750-4462 for more information, or visit InterfaithUnited.com.
Monday, Nov. 29
Bring your own Kayak to Sam’s House: On Monday, Nov. 29 from 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m, meet up at Thousand Islands Conservation Area for our monthly water tour.
Registration is required. Please call to sign up. Event will take place at 599 Ramp Road in Cocoa Beach.
Wednesday, Dec. 1
Brevard Federated Republican Women Meet: TThe next meeting of the Brevard Federated Women will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 1 at 11:00 a.m. Our luncheon meeting is held at the Space Coast Convention Center located at 103 Tucker Lane in Cocoa (behind the Holiday In at I95) Come early to help decorate sixty small Christmas trees which will be given to the families of local veterans. We will begin decorating at 10:00 a.m. Our speaker is Captain John Dunkin, who is Captain and Chief Pilot of the Trump Boeing 757-200 Corporate Jet. His father, a military pilot, began teaching John to fly at only 15. John learned to fly a plane before he could drive a car. The Meeting fee of $25 includes an entrée of London Broil, salad, dinner rolls and a desert
(a gluten-free entrée is available upon request.). This…