Word on the Street: January 2012

Word on the Street: January 2012

Issue 11, Volume 7, January 2012
Filed Under: Word on the Street

COCOA 1/16: Martin Luther King, Jr. March & Celebration The march begins at Provost Park on Varr Ave. at 2 p.m. It will end with a celebration in Riverfront Park. For more information on this free event, call 704-0433.   Cocoa Village Playhouse January shows include a special limited encore presentation of “Windy City” January 7-8 and 12-15. For details and ticket information, call the box office at 636-5050, or visit www.cocoavillageplayhouse.com The Brevard Veterinary Hospital... [Read more...]

Word on the Street: December 2011

Word on the Street: December 2011

Issue 10, Volume 7, December 2011
Filed Under: Word on the Street

Word on the Street: December 2011  COCOA 12/3-12/4: 28th Annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair On both days, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., stroll the streets of Cocoa Village to view works by over 125 artists. Also planned are a kids’ “Fun Zone,” live street entertainment, local vendors, and a food court. Free. Call 631-9075. 12/16: Free Movie in the Park Enjoy a free showing of “Scrooge,” the award-winning 1970 musical version of “A Christmas Carol,” starring... [Read more...]

Word on the Street: November 2011

Word on the Street: November 2011

Issue 9, Volume 7, November 2011
Filed Under: Word on the Street

COCOA 11/6: Woof It Up! AKC Responsible Dog Ownership The City of Cocoa, along with the Brevard County Dog Training Club, hosts this fun family event at Riverfront Park from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vendors, including rescue organizations, will be set up throughout the Park while demonstrators and games are conducted throughout the day. Social dogs only, please. Admission is free. Call 639-3500 to find out more. 11/20: Central Brevard Humane Society’s 14th Annual Critter Run at the Humane Society,... [Read more...]

Word on the Street: October 2011

Word on the Street: October 2011

Issue 8, Volume 7, October 2011
Filed Under: Word on the Street

COCOA 10/8-10/9: Cocoa Village Oktoberfest A German-style street party with traditional food and beverages, street vendors, and live entertainment provided by five bands on three different stages. The event begins on 10/8 at 5 p.m. Street party tickets $10 each. Find out more at www.cocoavillageoktoberfest.com 10/15-10/16: Fall Arts And Crafts Fair in downtown Cocoa Village, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Admission is free. Call 631-9075 to learn more. 10/28: Pumpkins in the Park 5K Run/Walk held... [Read more...]

Word on the Street: April ‘10

Word on the Street: April ‘10

Issue 2, Volume 6, April 2010
Filed Under: Word on the Street

Due to a printing error, the April installment of the Beachside Resident’s “Word on the Street” news section repeated March’s events and listings. Our apologies to all those who sent us information for April’s events and announcements. Below you’ll find April’s “Word on the Street” as it should have appeared in our print version. CITY The City of Cocoa is hosting three community events this month. April 10: MS Walk in Riverfront Park from 8 a.m.... [Read more...]

Word on the Street: March ‘10

Word on the Street: March ‘10

Filed Under: Word on the Street

CITY The City of Cocoa is putting on two community events this month: The Spring Craft Fair March 6-7 in downtown Cocoa Village, and a Spring Praise Fest Concert from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. in Riverfront Park. To find out more, visit www.cocoafl.com. Beginning Friday, March 5, the Cape Canaveral Recreation Department will be hosting “Friday Fest” on the first Friday of every month. Activities will include a variety of food vendors, an assortment of novelty and craft vendors, children’s... [Read more...]