Brevard Area Events Calendar

CALLING ALL WIZARDS, SORCERERS, & FRIENDS
It's time to bust out your running shoes, your finest house colors, and maybe brush up your best spells for the Downtown Melbournes Harry Potter-themed 5K Run/Walk!!
Do you believe in magic?? I DO!!
The magic happens when a community comes together to support each other!

37th Anniversary of the Downtown Melbourne 5K Run and Walk
A Space Coast Runners' Runner of the Year Event
A run for the children
Last race in the 2019 Run for the Kids Race Series
Proceeds benefit - THE HAVEN
The Haven is a shelter for abused, abandoned and neglected children.

900 E. Melbourne Ave
Municipal Lane between New Haven and Strawbridge
Melbourne, FL US 32901

The Visitors Center at the Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge offers a wealth of activities: educational displays, a boardwalk, scheduled programs, and even art. The Downtown Art Gallery in Titusville has curated a display featuring the works of three local artists. Award winning photographers Jim Boland, Jeff Thamert and Dale Nichols will display a variety of art works including stunning bird portraits and beautiful landscapes depicting the various habitats that make up the Refuge. Their goal is to document and share their
visions of this amazing environment and its wildlife.

The Art will be on display from March 4, 2019 through May 31, 2019 during regular Visitor Center Hours. The Visitor Center is located near Titusville on state road 406, four miles east of the Indian River Lagoon. It is open 9 am to 4 pm daily. Starting in April it will be closed on Sundays. For more information contact the Visitors Center at 321-861-5601.

Open Market with local vendors.

Arts, crafts, produce, plants, homemade goods, and honey.

Follow our Facebook page for more information.

We are honoring our first responders and connecting them with kids and families in the community. We'll be having a kickball game with fire fighters, EMTs, policemen and other first responders. It will be followed by a lunch and other fun games.

FREE Tasting Event at The Olive Trader! Come try over 64 varietal EVOO, Flavored, Infused and Fused Olive Oils and Balsamic Vinegar's naturally healthy and fresh. Walk-in, pick up a sample cup, grab some bread, and explore all the new flavors and then try pairing your favorites!

Our yoga practice is a place where we can move, expand and express ourselves. Within the confines of our yoga mat, we are free to explore our edges, both physically and within our minds, to grow into the possibility of our potential. What if we could take this freedom we find in our practice beyond those borders and explore this potential in a new context? This workshop is an exploration of that possibility. Yoga and Drawing allow you to slip into this zone of simultaneous concentration and relaxation. They are both active meditation and a contemplation practices. When explored in tandem, yoga and drawing will take you to new realms. This is called flow—a mental state where you're full immersed in the present moment.

This workshop will begin a 1 hour illustration class for both beginners to experienced artists. During this guided drawing session, participants will draw yogis/models in different yoga poses for everyone to sketch sing charcoal. We will learn tips and techniques on gestural drawing, which will make the drawing process more comfortable for those who have less experience.

Gestural drawing is a loose form of sketching that attempts to capture your subject's basic form and express movement. It is rather freeing, as it allows the artist to be less attached to the outcome, and more playful as they sketch. Typical situations involve an artist sketching a series of poses taken by a model in a short amount of time, often as little as 10 seconds, or as long as 5 minutes. It is a form of expression that is neither abstract nor realistic. It is, quite simply, a quick sketch in which your hand follows your eyes and is designed to be experimental and enjoyable.
We will be moving around the illustration circle helping each person individually with proportion, scale and tone. You will leave the class with several finished illustrations to take home with you.

The second half of the workshop, you will be lead you through a yoga practice where poses are held a minimum of 5 to 10 breath. Throughout practice, you can choose to participate and do the poses on your mat, or sit on your mat and sketch the other participants. All participants will have the option to switch roles, from practicing yoga to continuing to draw, as they wish throughout the practice.

This class is suitable for beginners as well as expert artists.

St. Joe's Spring Carnival will be 4 days of Rides, Food, Entertainment, KidZone, Marketplace and more! Fun for the entire family!

Sign up to play in the 1st Annual Charity Golf Tournament to benefit the Alzheimer's Association. Presented by the Savannahs Mens and Womens Golf Association

The Visitors Center at the Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge offers a wealth of activities: educational displays, a boardwalk, scheduled programs, and even art. The Downtown Art Gallery in Titusville has curated a display featuring the works of three local artists. Award winning photographers Jim Boland, Jeff Thamert and Dale Nichols will display a variety of art works including stunning bird portraits and beautiful landscapes depicting the various habitats that make up the Refuge. Their goal is to document and share their
visions of this amazing environment and its wildlife.

The Art will be on display from March 4, 2019 through May 31, 2019 during regular Visitor Center Hours. The Visitor Center is located near Titusville on state road 406, four miles east of the Indian River Lagoon. It is open 9 am to 4 pm daily. Starting in April it will be closed on Sundays. For more information contact the Visitors Center at 321-861-5601.

St. Joe's Spring Carnival will be 4 days of Rides, Food, Entertainment, KidZone, Marketplace and more! Fun for the entire family!

The Visitors Center at the Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge offers a wealth of activities: educational displays, a boardwalk, scheduled programs, and even art. The Downtown Art Gallery in Titusville has curated a display featuring the works of three local artists. Award winning photographers Jim Boland, Jeff Thamert and Dale Nichols will display a variety of art works including stunning bird portraits and beautiful landscapes depicting the various habitats that make up the Refuge. Their goal is to document and share their
visions of this amazing environment and its wildlife.

The Art will be on display from March 4, 2019 through May 31, 2019 during regular Visitor Center Hours. The Visitor Center is located near Titusville on state road 406, four miles east of the Indian River Lagoon. It is open 9 am to 4 pm daily. Starting in April it will be closed on Sundays. For more information contact the Visitors Center at 321-861-5601.

The Studios of Cocoa Beach announces the featured artist for the month of March, Lisa Shepperd.

Lisa has been making pots since high school classes in Miami. She continued to study and create while pursuing degrees in French and Environmental Studies, before returning to Florida to raise a family. For several decades, she worked locally with a gas-soda kiln at Horse Creek Pottery, but is now altering her decoration techniques for electric firings. She continues to take every opportunity to study with talented potters near and far, including Mackenzie Smith, Jinsong Kim, Josh DeWeese, Lorna Meaden and Linda Arbuckle.

Lisa says, “My work begins on the wheel, but I often alter the form with handbuilt additions. I create distinctive decorations by painting with clay slips, as well as carving into the surface. I want to make functional art that people can use every day; all my pottery is food safe, and may be put in the dishwasher and microwave.”

Her favorite pots tell a story with graphic or narrative designs reflecting her interest in Florida’s natural environment. Her goal is to make everyday objects that are useful, attractive and fun!

One of Lisa’s “ Berry Bowls ” will be the prize in the Studios’ monthly giveaway. To enter this free drawing, visit the Studios any day in March

Lisa’s work can be seen daily at the Studios of Cocoa Beach, 165 Minuteman Causeway in downtown Cocoa Beach. The non-profit gallery features the work of 30 local artists and offers a full schedule of workshops in a variety of techniques for both adults and children. The Studios is open Monday and Tuesday 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For more information about exhibits, artists and workshop schedules, call the Studios at 321-613-3480 or visit www.studiosofcocoabeach.org.

The Studios of Cocoa Beach, 165 Minuteman Causeway in downtown Cocoa Beach has challenged eight guest artists to create works celebrating our area: the beaches, area landmarks, and perspectives on local life.. On Friday March 22, 2019 from 6 to 9pm there will be a reception opening the “Local Motion” exhibit. The exhibit includes paintings, photography and sculpture.

Participating artists include Cristina de Guillot, Ray Asiala, Michael Anthony d’Albertis
Rene Griffith, Sally Auman, Terri McCutchan, Shelley Jean, Lynda Kodwyck, and
Tina Powers. The exhibit will by judged by Judy McNamara, past president of the Sebastian Art Club.

The evening includes wine and food bites and a free drawing for a piece of pottery by Studios member Lisa Shepperd. Show awards will be announced.. The reception is an opportunity to talk to the exhibit artists and also meet many of the Studio resident artists who present paintings, photography, fiber art, ceramics, jewelry, sculpture and more.

The exhibit will be on display daily from March 22 through May 20. at the Studios of Cocoa Beach. This non-profit, co-op gallery presents the work of 30 local artists and offers workshops and classes for adults and children in a variety of techniques. The Studio is open Monday and Tuesday 10:30am-3:30 pm, Wednesday through Saturday 10:30 am-8pm and Sunday 11 am to 4 pm. For more information on the exhibits, artists, and the workshop schedule, call 321-613-3480 or visit the website: www.studiosofcocoabeach.org

We make to beautiful greeting cards at each class. Superior quality products are included in the $10 fee. Come chat, relax and have fun creating!

Always an interesting and informative program.

Just in time for the release of Captain Marvel and anticipating the release of Avengers Endgame..."HULK SMASH" your way through this special edition of Monday Night Trivia! Team up with your mightiest trivia pals for an evening of Marvel Cinematic Trivia.

Want to earn some extra trivia points?
Show up 20 minutes early and score an "early-bird" chip which is good for an extra hard point.

You can play solo, or on a team of up to four people, as you battle your way through level after level of brain-boggling trivia on a quest to win Playalinda prizes.

Each week, you and your posse will have the chance to score a Playalinda gift card (usable the following week) PLUS bragging rights as the Smartest Beer Drinker on the block for a full seven days...

Our Keynote Speaker will be Debra Morrison. Debra is an international motivational speaker who has been featured on CNN and ABC and quoted int he Wall St Journal, USA Today and more.

The Visitors Center at the Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge offers a wealth of activities: educational displays, a boardwalk, scheduled programs, and even art. The Downtown Art Gallery in Titusville has curated a display featuring the works of three local artists. Award winning photographers Jim Boland, Jeff Thamert and Dale Nichols will display a variety of art works including stunning bird portraits and beautiful landscapes depicting the various habitats that make up the Refuge. Their goal is to document and share their
visions of this amazing environment and its wildlife.

The Art will be on display from March 4, 2019 through May 31, 2019 during regular Visitor Center Hours. The Visitor Center is located near Titusville on state road 406, four miles east of the Indian River Lagoon. It is open 9 am to 4 pm daily. Starting in April it will be closed on Sundays. For more information contact the Visitors Center at 321-861-5601.

The B. W. Simpkins Business Seminar for Entrepreneurial Development was endowed by Entrepreneur Bernard W. Simpkins to teach the fundamentals and success of entrepreneurship. The free one-hour seminars, held on the campuses of Eastern Florida State College, bring entrepreneurs to Brevard County to speak about their challenges and triumphs along their journey to economic success through innovative ideas. They also offer insight into today’s economic trends.

The Studios of Cocoa Beach announces the featured artist for the month of March, Lisa Shepperd.

Lisa has been making pots since high school classes in Miami. She continued to study and create while pursuing degrees in French and Environmental Studies, before returning to Florida to raise a family. For several decades, she worked locally with a gas-soda kiln at Horse Creek Pottery, but is now altering her decoration techniques for electric firings. She continues to take every opportunity to study with talented potters near and far, including Mackenzie Smith, Jinsong Kim, Josh DeWeese, Lorna Meaden and Linda Arbuckle.

Lisa says, My work begins on the wheel, but I often alter the form with handbuilt additions. I create distinctive decorations by painting with clay slips, as well as carving into the surface. I want to make functional art that people can use every day; all my pottery is food safe, and may be put in the dishwasher and microwave.

Her favorite pots tell a story with graphic or narrative designs reflecting her interest in Floridas natural environment. Her goal is to make everyday objects that are useful, attractive and fun!

One of Lisas Berry Bowls will be the prize in the Studios monthly giveaway. To enter this free drawing, visit the Studios any day in March

Lisas work can be seen daily at the Studios of Cocoa Beach, 165 Minuteman Causeway in downtown Cocoa Beach. The non-profit gallery features the work of 30 local artists and offers a full schedule of workshops in a variety of techniques for both adults and children. The Studios is open Monday and Tuesday 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For more information about exhibits, artists and workshop schedules, call the Studios at 321-613-3480 or visit www.studiosofcocoabeach.org.

The Studios of Cocoa Beach, 165 Minuteman Causeway in downtown Cocoa Beach has challenged eight guest artists to create works celebrating our area: the beaches, area landmarks, and perspectives on local life.. On Friday March 22, 2019 from 6 to 9pm there will be a reception opening the Local Motion exhibit. The exhibit includes paintings, photography and sculpture.

Participating artists include Cristina de Guillot, Ray Asiala, Michael Anthony dAlbertis
Rene Griffith, Sally Auman, Terri McCutchan, Shelley Jean, Lynda Kodwyck, and
Tina Powers. The exhibit will by judged by Judy McNamara, past president of the Sebastian Art Club.

The evening includes wine and food bites and a free drawing for a piece of pottery by Studios member Lisa Shepperd. Show awards will be announced.. The reception is an opportunity to talk to the exhibit artists and also meet many of the Studio resident artists who present paintings, photography, fiber art, ceramics, jewelry, sculpture and more.

The exhibit will be on display daily from March 22 through May 20. at the Studios of Cocoa Beach. This non-profit, co-op gallery presents the work of 30 local artists and offers workshops and classes for adults and children in a variety of techniques. The Studio is open Monday and Tuesday 10:30am-3:30 pm, Wednesday through Saturday 10:30 am-8pm and Sunday 11 am to 4 pm. For more information on the exhibits, artists, and the workshop schedule, call 321-613-3480 or visit the website: www.studiosofcocoabeach.org

The B. W. Simpkins Business Seminar for Entrepreneurial Development was endowed by Entrepreneur Bernard W. Simpkins to teach the fundamentals and success of entrepreneurship. The free one-hour seminars, held on the campuses of Eastern Florida State College, bring entrepreneurs to Brevard County to speak about their challenges and triumphs along their journey to economic success through innovative ideas. They also offer insight into todays economic trends.

In honor of Women's History Month, weVENTURE will be holding their annual Women Who Rock Awards luncheon. This event is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate local women who make an impact in our community.

Teens! Come join our Teen Activity Group (TAG) every Tuesday at 5 PM. Join us to learn valuable skills such as cooking, finance, and sewing, make cool crafts, and of course, discuss books in our mini book club! There's something for everyone at TAG!

Classes for Spring 2019 are as follows:

January 8: Book Club - Winter
January 15: Cooking Class - Pancake Art
January 22: Life Skills - Finance
January 29: Board Game Night

February 5: Book Club - Romance
February 12: Cooking Class - Cake Decorating War
February 19: Life Skills - Car Class
February 26: Calligraphy

March 5: Book Club - Dystopian
March 12: Cooking Class - Kitchen Science
March 19: Life Skills - Computer Class
March 26: Metal Stamping

April 2: Book Club - Mystery
April 9: Cooking Class - Tacos
April 16: Life Skills - Career Day
April 23: Bob Ross Painting
April 30: Card Games/Poker

May 7: Book Club - Cooking
May 14: Cooking Class - Pad Thai
May 21: Life Skills - Sewing
May 28: Craft - Pillows

Ages 13-18
All materials provided

***REGISTRATION REQUIRED***
Please visit us in Youth Services or call us at 321-952-6317 to register

Join us for Family Story Time! This weekly event is open to kids of all ages and features several read-aloud books with a new theme every week, songs, and a corresponding craft.

The Visitors Center at the Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge offers a wealth of activities: educational displays, a boardwalk, scheduled programs, and even art. The Downtown Art Gallery in Titusville has curated a display featuring the works of three local artists. Award winning photographers Jim Boland, Jeff Thamert and Dale Nichols will display a variety of art works including stunning bird portraits and beautiful landscapes depicting the various habitats that make up the Refuge. Their goal is to document and share their
visions of this amazing environment and its wildlife.

The Art will be on display from March 4, 2019 through May 31, 2019 during regular Visitor Center Hours. The Visitor Center is located near Titusville on state road 406, four miles east of the Indian River Lagoon. It is open 9 am to 4 pm daily. Starting in April it will be closed on Sundays. For more information contact the Visitors Center at 321-861-5601.

Fun Free event for seniors. This event became the largest event pertaining to seniors health and well being in Brevard County! The expo is all about Boomers and Seniors and everyone who cares about them.
It's a jam packed day to communicate with professionals in our community, talk about your needs and enjoy yourself at the same time.
At the event, Seniors can access resources and information on aging successfully and check out new ideas to improve lifestyle and sense of well being. Learn the benefits of being healthy, being pain free or reducing your pain levels. Find out whats new in medicine, nutrition, and so much more!