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Nutcracker Auditions

Nutcracker auditions will be held on Saturday the 14th of August between 1 pm and 3 pm at Leisure Square, 3705 16th ST, Vero Beach, 32960. All roles are available for Vero Classical Ballet's 3rd annual production of the Christmas classic, The Nutcracker.

Female and male dancers from 4 years old and up are encouraged to come. The performance will be held at the Vero Beach High School Performing Arts Center on Saturday, November 27th with a 2 pm matinee and a 7 pm evening show. The dress rehearsal will be held on Friday November 26th. General rehearsals will take place at Vero Classical Ballet's studio, 3705 16th ST, Vero Beach, most Saturdays with older students participating in some weekday rehearsals.

Don't miss the chance to be part of this critically acclaimed production. For more information call the director Barry Trammell at 772-360-8577 or 772-360-8572 or visit our website www.VeroClassicalBallet.com.

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Summer Reading Program is Jumpin’!!!

Local students will be jumpin’ this summer, thanks to Indian River Federal Credit Union’s annual Summer Reading Program!

From June 9 through Aug 30, 2010, local children up to age 13 can earn FREE ADMISSION to Crazy Frogs!!! Located at 1375 US Hwy 1, Vero Beach (behind Carrabba’s), Crazy Frogs is Vero’s ultimate Children’s Party and Playground, with over 10,000 sq. ft. of wall-to-wall indoor fun! Featuring massive inflatable amusements, kids can play, climb, jump, slide, get excited and have a lot of fun – in any weather!

Earning FREE ADMISSION is easy:

1. Get your Reading Card at Indian River Federal Credit Union (available starting in mid-May).
2. Read 2 books.
3. Have a librarian initial your Reading Card.
4. Take your Reading Card to Crazy Frogs in Vero Beach for your FREE ADMISSION!!!

Restrictions may apply. For complete details, visit Indian River Federal Credit Union, call 770-5020, or go to www.irfcu.com

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Indian River Land Trust Land Trust Site Tour Schedule

All tours are free and open to the public
Indian River Land Trust members have priority registration.  Registration is open to the public four weeks prior to each tour. 

Tour: Padgett Creek Ranches 

Date: Friday, October 22, 2010 

Time: 8:30 – 11:00 a.m. 

Description: Alight on one of the Padgett Creek buggies for an extensive tour of the pristine 1,600 acre Florida ranchland property, accompanied by guides who will provide an overview of the easements and its importance to the conservation efforts in our community. Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy the beauty surrounding this important fresh water feeder system to Blue Cypress Lake.  Expect bird watching and other native wildlife observation. 

For more information and to register, call: 772-794-0701.

Indian River Land Trust members have priority registration.  Registration is open to the public four weeks prior to tour.

 Tour: Spoonbill Marsh 

Date: Wednesday, November 17, 2010 

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11: 00 a.m. 

Description: Enjoy and easy stroll on boardwalks past manmade marshes and along the Indian River Lagoon.  Naturalists will accompany you to describe this new unique project designed to clean well-water brine and enhance bird habitat.  Guests will observe birds and other native wildlife within this 45 acre preserve. 

For more information and to register, call: 772-794-0701.

Indian River Land Trust members have priority registration.  Registration is open to the public four weeks prior to tour.

 Tour: North Sebastian Conservation Area

 Date: Friday, December 3, 2010 

Time: 8:30 – 11:00 a.m.

 Description: Visit Indian River County’s 407-acre scrub property with an experienced conservation guide for a guided tour of its extensive system of boardwalks and multi-segment trails.  Binoculars and cameras are encouraged as birdlife is abundant in this special area of Sebastian. 

For more information and to register, call: 772-794-0701.

Indian River Land Trust members have priority registration.  Registration is open to the public four weeks prior to tour.

 Tour: Padgett Creek Ranches 

Date: Friday, February 11, 2011 

Time: 8:30 – 11:00 a.m. 

Description: Alight on one of the Padgett Creek buggies for an extensive tour of the pristine 1,600 acre Florida ranchland property, accompanied by guides who will provide an overview of the easements and its importance to the conservation efforts in our community Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy the beauty surrounding this important fresh water feeder system to Blue Cypress Lake.  Expect bird watching and other native wildlife observation. 

For more information and to register, call: 772-794-0701.

Indian River Land Trust members have priority registration.  Registration is open to the public four weeks prior to tour.

 Tour: Spoonbill Marsh 

Date: Friday, March 11, 2011 

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11: 00 a.m. 

Description: Enjoy and easy stroll on boardwalks past manmade marshes and along the Indian River Lagoon.  Naturalists will accompany you to describe this new unique project designed to clean well-water brine and enhance bird habitat.  Guests will observe birds and other native wildlife within this 45 acre preserve. 

For more information and to register, call: 772-794-0701.

Indian River Land Trust members have priority registration.  Registration is open to the public four weeks prior to tour.