CITY

Space Coast Area Transit (SCAT) has announced that all fixed routes will not operate on Labor Day, Monday September 6. All fixed routes will not operate. All regular fixed route bus service will resume on Tuesday, September 7. Questions or requests for further information should be directed to their Bus Information Line at 633-1878 (952-4672 for South Mainland residents) or access them online at: www.ridescat.com

Florida Coastal Clean-Up September 18 from 8 a.m. to Noon. Check-in sites for Northern Brevard: Haulover Canal, Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge; *Marina Park, Titusville; Canaveral National Seashore, Beach 1. Cenral Brevard: *Kelly Park East, Merritt Island; Cherie Down Park, Cape Canaveral; Shepard Park, Cocoa Beach; Lori Wilson Park, Cocoa Beach; *Ramp Road Park, Cocoa Beach; Pier/Central Beach, SR A1A, Patrick AFB. Southern Brevard: *Jon Jorgensen Landing, Grant; Pelican Beach Park, Satellite Beach; Howard Futch Park, Paradise Beach; Ocean Ave. Beach Park, Melbourne Beach; Coconut Point Park, Melbourne Beach; Sebastian Inlet State Park. *Indicates boater/boats needed at island clean-up sites. Keep Brevard Beautiful, Inc. and the Ocean Conservancy will supply trash bags, gloves, data cards, and pencils. Volunteers should bring drinking water and a snack. Free t-shirts while supplies last. Visit www.keepbrevardbeautiful.com for more information.

Cocoa Brown Bag Jazz lunches are held every Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. throughout the month at the Myrt Tharpe Square Gazebo in downtown Cocoa Village. Pack a lunch and bring a lawn chair for this fre concert by local jazz musicians. The Village’s Farmers Market is held each Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Gazebo as well. A Classic Car Show is scheduled fro September 4 from 3 to 8 p.m. in the downtown area and the monthly Dog N’ Bone Cookout takes place in Myrt Tharpe Square from 5 to 11 p.m. Cocoa’s Carribean Festival will take place in Riverfront Park on September 5 from Noon to 9 p.m. The Festival is free to the public. This month’s free Movie in the Park will be “The Wizard of Oz.” The film will be shown on the large screen in Riverfront Park beginning at 8 p.m. on September 17. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for your comfort. Enjoy a Florida Tea at the historic Porcher House from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on September 21. This tea will be held on the third Tuesday of each month and will include food provided by Renaissance Catering of Cocoa and monthly entertainment. You can request a complimentary tour of the historic home before or after lunch by calling Cocoa Main Street at 633-0806. Tickets are $14 per person. Call ahead to make reservations, as spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The Porcher House is located at 434 Delannoy Ave. A Village Swing and Latin Night is planned for September 24. A small admission fee will get you dance lessons from 7 to 11 p.m. To find out more about these and other events, call 633-0806, or visit www.cocoafl.org

Cape Canaveral The City of Cape Canaveral is in the process of starting the fall season of their athletic leagues. The leagues will consist of adult 4-on-4 flag football, co-ed kickball and co-ed softball. All leagues play evenings at Canaveral City Park. If you are interested in joining, please call Andi at the Recreation Complex at 868-1226. Space is limited, so call soon. Friday, September 3 sees the City’s Friday Night Fest in the Recreation Complex. Expect vendors, live entertainment, and plenty of children’s activities. The fun begins at 6 p.m. On Saturday, September 11 at 6 p.m., come to the Rec Center for Trapper Jim Greene’s Reptile Show. For more details on other events, visit www.cityofcapecanaveral.org

Cocoa Beach The Cocoa Beach Police Department recently introduced the City Watch Program, a community safety initiative designed to enhance crime prevention efforts within the City. It operates as a partnership between the CBPD and the personnel of various City of Cocoa Beach departments. Employees are encouraged to prevent and reduce crime by alerting police to suspicious activities and people they may witness while on the job.

Cocoa Beach Public Library Programs and Events for September: Bestselling author Stuart Woods will be on hand for a book talk and signing of his latest Ed Eagle novel “Santa Fe Edge,” Saturday, September 25 at 2 p.m. The novel, which will be published by Putnam on September 21, will sell for $25.95. Books-A-Million will donate a portion of the profits to the library for books purchased at the book signing. The Library’s “Music on a Sunday Afternoon” series kicks off a new season with award-winning folk song writer Sharon Osuna on Sunday, September 26 at 2 p.m. Expect folk style singing and acoustic guitar, lots of country blues standards, and original songs featuring novel and humorous lyrics and fun Florida themes. Sharon took honors in the Best New Florida Song Contest held during the 2007 Will McLean Festival. Free Health Screenings with Dr. Marco di Bonaventura, O.M.D., on Wednesday, September 29 at 1 p.m. in the Jane von Thron Room. Includes Blood Pressure, Stress Evaluation and pH Testing. Register at sign-up table. “Stormwater 101″ with Elizabeth Melvin, Thursday, September 30 at 1 p.m. Elizabeth, who works with the Brevard County Natural Resources Management Office, will outline actions residents can take to minimize stormwater pollution. She will provide an overview of how stormwater pollution affects water quality, what the water quality standards are required by the Clean Water Act for the Indian River Lagoon, and what local governments are doing to improve water quality in the lagoon and the St. Johns River. Lastly, Youth Story Time Programs for the month: Tuesdays, 4 p.m., ages 4-7 and Fridays, 10:15 a.m., under 5. This month’s story time topic: Farm Animals and Pets. The Library is located at 550 N. Brevard Ave. in Cocoa Beach. For more information, call 868-1104 or visit www.cocoabeachpubliclibrary.org. Please note that the Library will be closed on Labor Day, September 6.

The Surfside Players announce the dark comedy the opening production of their 2010-2011 season, “Glengarry Glen Ross,” by David Mamet. Performance dates are September 10-26 (three weekends), Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays 2 p.m. Tickets are $18 for adults, $16 for seniors and active military, $13 for students. Reservations may be made by calling 783-3127. The Playersa are celebrating the start of their 52nd season with a “Buy-One-Get-One-Free Opening Night Special” — on Friday, September 10, buy one ticket and get the second ticket of equal or lesser value free. (This offer may not be combined with other group rates or use of season tickets.) On Opening Night they will also be serving hors d’oeuvres at 7:30 p.m. The Players also announce open auditions for “Funny Money,” by Ray Cooney. Auditions for this British farce are 7 p.m. Sunday, September 12 and Monday, September 13, at the Playhouse. There are roles for six men and two women able to play ages 35 and up. Performance dates are November 5-21 (three weekends), Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. For more details, call 783-3127 or go to www.surfsideplayers.com. The Playhouse is located on the corner of Brevard Avenue and Fifth Street South in Cocoa Beach.

Satellite Beach The City of Satellite Beach has a number of volunteer opportunities. From teens to seniors, there are many ways to stay connected to the community, and the Recreation Department is a good place to start. You can call the office at 773-6458 to inquire about volunteer projects or visit www.satellitebeach.org to learn more. Be sure to check out the Recreation Center’s Fall Activity Schedule online. Many classes and events are held at the David R. Schechter Community Center, which is located at 1089 S. Patrick Drive.

Eau Gallie The Eau Gallie Arts District (EGAD) will hold its monthly First Friday Art Walk event September 3 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Art studios, galleries, shops, boutiques and restaurants in the District will remain open late for a free art walk featuring new exhibition openings and receptions in area art galleries. Gallery openings will include the “Soothing Strokes” exhibition at Art & Antique Studio and Gallery, the annual “100% Pure Florida” exhibition at Fifth Avenue Art Gallery, and pottery making demonstrations at Indian River Potters’ Guild. Area artists will set up in Eau Gallie Square and the Space Coast Playboys will perform in the band shell from 6 to 8:30 p.m. In addition, a new organization and a new business will be open to the public during Walk. The Junior League of South Brevard (JLSB) will host a ribbon cutting and open house at their new location at 1501 Avocado Avenue from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The ribbon cutting will take place at 6 p.m. The public is welcome to attend the open house to visit with League members and learn about how the JLSB actively supports the community. A new business to EGAD, Sweetie Pies Baking Company, will be open and selling their delicious pies and cheesecakes. Sweetie Pies is located in the courtyard next to Eau Gallie Florist. Other Walk events taking place in the District include the Brevard Art Museum remaining open free to the public until 8:30 p.m. for Fringe Friday. Exhibitions on view at Fringe Friday are “From the Mind of Robert H. Clark” and “Just Suppose: The Images of Jerry Uelsmann and Maggie Taylor.” To learn more, visit www.eaugalliearts.com

Melbourne The Melbourne Police Department is currently recruiting citizens who would like to be a part of the Volunteer Citizens Observance Patrol. Citizens who participate in the V-COP program are trained to assist the police patrol division. Applications are now being accepted for a 40-hour V-COP training class to begin on October 5. The training process includes instruction on observation techniques, police procedures, traffic control, safe driving techniques, and basic law enforcement rules and regulations. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, must have valid Florida driver’s licenses, and must undergo background checks. Each participant must be willing to volunteer at least 12 hours a month. Interested citizens should contact Meier at 409-3362. Applications are available at www.melbourneflorida.org/police and can be picked up at the police headquarters building at 650 N. Apollo Blvd. and at the Community Relations Office located in Melbourne Square Mall (across from Macy’s). This month’s Main Street Friday Fest is scheduled for September 10. Activities include live entertainment for the whole family, food, craft and business vendors, new and classic cars, activities for children, a rock climbing wall, and much more. Admission and parking are free, though some activities require a fee. Starts at 6 p.m. For information call 724-1741 or visit www.downtownmelbourne.com. Sunday, September 12 sees the Brevard County YMCA Family Fun Day at the Suntree YMCA (6300 N. Wickham Rd., Ste. 114. Expect kids’ games, crafts, displays, and attractions. Representatives will be on hand to answer questions about the Adventure Guides Program. For more information, contact Sarah Karp at 773-0935. The International Sound and Flavor Festival takes place Saturday, September 25 from Noon to 7 p.m. at the Wickham Park Pavilion. This is a one-day family festival featuring international food, music, arts and crafts, cultural displays, a children’s play area, and business expo. Learn more by calling 724-5400 ext. 225. Lastly, look forward to the Melbourne Main Street Fall Festival 2010, set for October 1-3. The Festival, to be held in conjunction with the Master’s of Art Festival in the historic downtown area, includes live music, food, wine, beverages, vendors, and entertainment for everyone. The event will also include a juried fine art show, a student art show, and a craft show, as well as showcases for technology, innovation, health, beauty, and other arts — dance, music, theatre, and more. For more information, call 724-1741.

Melbourne Beach Saturday, September 25 sees the 2010 Melbourne Beach Public Library Talent Show at 11 a.m. in the Library Meeting Room. Registration deadline is Monday, September 20 by 6 p.m. Sign in on the day of the event by 10:45 a.m. The show is open to participants ages 12 and under (or through 6th grade) and is limited to the first 25 entrants. Performances are limited to 3 minutes each and microphones and a CD player will be provided. To find out more, call 956-5642. The Library is located at 324 Ocean Ave. in Melbourne Beach.

EVENTS

The 25th Annual National Kidney Foundation Pro-am Surfing Festival will be held September 2-6, Labor Day Weekend at the Cocoa Beach Pier. The competition kicks off the following day at 8 a.m., and will feature special events on the beach for all ages — surfboard giveaways; Ocean Potion sunscreen giveaways; radio promotions; face painting; poster signings; live bands; a bikini contest; Club Zion Shaved Ice; Cocoa Beach Surf Company Surf School demonstrations and lessons on the beach, and tandem surfing demonstrations at the Pier. Sunday, September 5 sees the Taste of Brevard and Silent Auction at the Doubletree Resort in Cocoa Beach. Sample foods from some of Brevard’s finest restaurants and enjoy great music. Businesses throughout Central Florida have donated a variety of items to be auctioned, including original Dan Mackin artwork, fishing charters, surfboards, gift certificates, and hotel stays. $20 donation requested at the door. For detailed registration and schedule information, visit www.nkfsurf.com and www.kidneyfla.org, or call (407) 894-7325.

Antique Board Show The Cocoa Beach Surf Co. and Paul Eaton Productions are putting on an Antique Surfboard Show and featuring surf art exhibits through out the surf complex during the Labor Day Weekend. View exhibits of classic antique surfboards restored from different eras and talk surf stories with the collectors of the days before leashes. This will be a great opportunity for you to buy, sell, and/or trade your surfing treasures. Ricky Carroll will be exhibiting his treasures including classic balsa surfboards and there will be surf art exhibitors on hand as well. In addition, the CBSC Surf School will be hosting the “Legend Theatre,” which will be showing classic ’60s surf flicks throughout the day. Jessica, from Ricky Carroll Surf Factory, will be on site with a makeshift workshop in front of the CBSC Surf school. Bring in your hurricane board and have her fine-tune the dings quickly and professionally before the real season kicks in. Customers will be able to vote for the best exhibit and have an opportunity to enter in the hourly “grab bags” prizes as well. Sunday afternoon sees the grand prize surfboard giveaway and more. For more information, call Paul Eaton, Event Coordinator at 783-0494.

18th Annual Doctors Lawyers Weekend Warriors Surf Festival The event begins 8 a.m., Friday morning, September 10 when the first heats hit the water at First Peak. Competition continues until 4 p.m. on Friday afternoon. Friday evening, a surf stomp beach party will be held at “Jake’s Point,” the old Driftwood House in South Cocoa Beach. The proceeds from this surf stomp event as well as from the surf contest will benefit the Boys & Girls Club. Competition will resume Saturday morning at 8 a.m., September 11 until about 4 p.m. Over the last 18 years, over $250,000 has been raised for children’s charities in Brevard County through the efforts of Doctors Lawyers Weekend Warriors. If you’re a doctor, lawyer or a weekend warrior, you are eligible to surf in the event’s five categories: Doctors, Lawyers, Weekend Warriors, Wahines (women), and Fossils (over 50). Each division will offer three trophies (1st, 2nd and 3rd) and there will be specialty trophies for waves such as “Best Wave,” “Best Nose Ride,” and, of course, “Best Wipeout.” This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to enjoy Turtle Turd’s Tavern, Driftwood House, Barrelhouse Barbeque, and a bonfire on the beach, all to raise money for the Boys & Girl’s Club of Brevard County. For further information, please call Jack Kirschenbaum at 727-8100, e-mail jack.kirschenbaum@gray-robinson.com or check the website at www.doctorslawyersweekendwarriors.com.

2010 Turtle Krawl On Saturday, September 18, The Sea Turtle Preservation Society (STPS) is sponsoring the Turtle Krawl 2010 5K Run/Walk. To learn more, visit www.turtlekrawl.com or turn to page 18 of this issue.

Skate To Educate Skateboard Contest On September 18, the Cocoa Beach Skate Park will be hosting “Skate to Educate,” a skateboard contest and fundraiser for Space Coast Junior Achievement. Local sponsors have pulled together to make this a great event. Proceeds go to the JA Business Programs in Brevard County K-12 Schools. There will be raffles, food, smoothies, and drinks. Divisions: Beginner, 9 & Under, 10-12, 13 & Up, and Sponsored. For more on how you can get involved, email: JASkatetoeducate@craigtechinc.com

Sandbox Volleyball Tournament at the International Palms Resort in Cocoa Beach, September 25-26. The top five teams from Men’s and Women’s Open will play October 2-3 at the Tropstock Invitational for $500 cash.

Tropstock Tropical Rock Fest Save the dates of October 1-3 for Cocoa’s Tropstock Tropical Rock Fest in Riverfront Park (9 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day). This three-day music festival will feature Peter Mayer, lead guitarist with Jimmy Buffett, and fellow Coral Reefers Nadirah Shakoor, Doyle Grisham, Jim Mayer, and other top trop-rock musicians from around the country. Entry fee TBD. For more information, visit www.tropstock.com.

BUSINESS

The Burger Inn “Grumpy” Al Urezzio has completed an impressive restoration of his famous Burger Inn and has kept it as original as possible. He’s added a new awning, lights and a fresh coat of paint in addition to bringing his son, David, who has been working on and off there since making milkshakes at 5-years-old to carry on the Burger Inn tradition. The Inn’s hours have changed with Friday and Saturday nights extended to 9 p.m.; Monday through Thursday hours — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. — remain the same. Expect live performances by Grumpy Al every Saturday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Check back for special events on Friday nights. The Burger Inn is located at 1819 Harbor City Blvd. in Melbourne. Call 254-2211 for more information.

The Flying Corkscrew Welcome Skip, Steve, Donna, and Rob, the new owners of fine wine and craft beer purveyors The Flying Corkscrew, to the neighborhood. Their first wine and beer tasting will be held Friday, September 24 at 6 p.m. Store Hours Are Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Flying Corkscrew is located at 1877 S. Patrick Dr. in Indian Harbour Beach. Call 773-8757 for more details.

A Woman’s Place For Wellness is hosting an open house from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on September 7. The Center, located at 476 Hwy. A1A, Ste. 2A, invites you to meet their staff and enjoy food, fun, and prizes. The Center offers gynecological health care, including pap smears and breast and pelvic exams, contraceptive counseling, natural weight management, screening and treatment for STDs and other infections, menopause management, referrals, and treatment and advice on adolescent issues. For more information, call 777-5911.

Kitetricity Kiteboarding Kitetricity Kiteboarding, while still offering kiteboarding lessons and gear throughout Central East Coast Florida, now also offers stand-up paddleboarding lessons, rentals, SUP yoga, tours, and SUP purchases through its sister company, Voo Doo Stand-Up Paddleboarding. Check them out at www.kitetricity.com, and also on Facebook. Call 795-2134 or 795-7626 for more information. Stay tuned for details and dates for their Fall 2010 Central Florida Open Ocean Downwinder, 30- and 60-mile downwind kiteboarding race.

Mandala Massage Healing Alliance is now open and accepting new clients who want to feel better. Owner Holly Anderson has been a Nationally Certified Licensed Massage Therapist since 2004, and offers the following massage treatments: Swedish, Deep Tissue, Trigger Point, Reiki, Neuromuscular, and Tuning Fork Therapy. In addition to these modalities, Holly has six years of specialized training in Craniosacral Therapy. CST helps to relieve a full spectrum of pain, illness and dysfunction including migraines, chronic neck and back pain, chronic fatigue, TMJ, fibromyalgia, ADD/ADHD, learning disabilities… to name just a few. Holly’s approach as a Health Care Practitioner is to integrate all of these therapies to help your body achieve its natural state of wellness. Mandala Massage Healing Alliance is located at 8010 N. Atlantic Ave in Cape Canaveral and is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Call 544-1138 for more information.

Cocoa Beach Harley-Davidson has moved to a new location: 283 Cocoa Beach Causeway (SR 520) in the White Rose Shopping Center, across the street from the Dinosaur Store. CB H-D is the sister store to Space Coast Harley-Davidson in Palm Bay. CB H-D carries a unique line of Harley-Davidson t-shirts, MotorClothes, leathers, accessories, gift items, souvenirs and more. Hours are Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturdays from 11 to 7 p.m., and Sundays from 11 to 6 p.m. For more information, call 799-2221 or visit www.spacecoastharley.com

Green Gloves Garden Center Cocoa Beach welcomes this new full-service garden center and nursery to the community. The good folks at Green Gloves (160 S. Orlando Ave.; Cocoa Beach; 403-4390) specialize in salt-tolerant plants, bamboo, palms and other native flora. They also carry a wide array of ornamental plants and shrubs and offer local delivery and installation. In addition, Green Gloves does outdoor motor repairs (mowers, blowers, chainsaws, generators, weed wackers). Call or visit them online: www.greenglovesgardencenter.com

Juice ‘N’ Java Bike Night Neighborhood Rally will be held on Saturday, September 18 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Pedal in for a neighborhood gathering and enjoy live music, food and drink specials, prizes, and giveaways. The event is presented courtesy of Juice ‘N’ Java and Matt’s Bicycle Center. Juice ‘N’ Java is located at 75 N. Orlando Ave. in downtown Cocoa Beach. (On a side note, the café will be closed for vacation from Sunday, September 19 to Saturday, September 25.) Call them at 784-4044.

A NY Pizza House, “Home of the Mackin’ Slice,” has relocated from the White Rose Shopping Plaza to 3850 N. Atlantic Ave., between McDonald’s and the IHOP across from the Comfort Inn in Cocoa Beach. You can still expect the same great food and service in a much larger space. Their number remains the same – 868-7177. Visit them online at: www.anewyorkpizzahouse.com

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Free Mammogram Screenings are offered at Brevard locations to uninsured women living in the county. This cancer detection program has been offered since 1990 by the local chapter of United Order True Sisters, Inc. (UOTS), Brevard county #66 in conjunction with area hospitals. They also offer free PSA testing (blood work) to determine specific antigen levels for prostate cancer. For information, please call 773-0591. If you don’t get an immediate answer, leave your name and phone number for a call-back.

St. Marks Methodist Church of Indialantic is collecting items to send a Christmas mailing to our troops in Afghanistan. They have been holding bake sales to pay postage and have been inviting people to support the cause by honoring a loved one who is or was a vet. Boxes can be sponsored for $30. Postage can be sponsored for $12.50 per box. They will be collecting items through September 30 and plan a packing party for the middle of October. Items needed include razors, hygiene products, white or green boot socks, snacks of every kind (no chocolate), hard candy, gum, beef jerky, dried fruit, baby wipes, game books, and magazines. Those interested can contact Gloria Grant at 259-6229 for more details and lists of items. Checks should be made payable to St. Marks Methodist Church and footnoted “Military Fund.” St. Mark Methodist Church is located at 2030 N. Hwy A1A in Indialantic.

Free Food for Life nutrition and cooking class, “How Foods Fight Cancer” at the Space Coast Cancer Center, 490 N. Washington Ave. in Titusville on Tuesday, September 14 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Conference Room. The class will cover cancer prevention and survival, losing weight and learning about the optimal diet for excellent health. For more information and to register for this class, visit www.cancerproject.org/classes (under Florida), or contact Susie at 652-0563.

September 16: “Move to Amend Florida Tour” with national spokesperson and ’04 Green Party nominee for President David Cobb. Mr. Cobb will lead a community dialogue about the growing democracy and corporate personhood movement in the United States. In addition, leaders from local organizations will discuss how their missions are impacted by excessive corporate power and demonstrate the urgent need to reject the recent U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Citizens United vs. FEC and move to amend the U.S. Constitution to firmly establish that money is not speech, and that human beings, not corporations, are persons entitled to constitutional rights. The presentation will be held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The Unitarian Universalist Church of Brevard (2185 Meadowlane Ave., West Melbourne). For more information, visit: www.movetoamend.org

CORRECTIONS

Last month, we erroneously reported that sea turtle nesting season continued until October 1. Sea turtle nesting season in fact ends on October 31. If you find newly hatched sea turtles that are unable to crawl to the ocean or recently hatched sea turtles that havebeen “washed back” by strong wind or surf conditions, you may bring them to the Barrier Island Center (8385 S. Hwy. A1A, Melbourne Beach; 723-3556) where they will be cared for and released. If the BIC is closed, park outside the main gate, walk to the building entrance, and place hatchlings in the cooler located at the ramp gate to the left of the three orientation panels. To find out more and to get details about other BIC events and activities, visit www.barrierislandcenter.com