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Mascot Olympics link schools for fun
Mascots from various schools around Brevard County will compete in the School Mascot Olympics, a friendly competition of high-energy fitness activities, from 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 10 at Viera High School. “We want our schools to come out and support their mascot for a fun night centered around promoting healthy lifestyles for students across our schools and community,” said Shannon Daly, the principal of Manatee Elementary School.
Viera High’s Winsten receives coveted physical education award
Rachel Winsten, the chair of the health and physical education department at Viera High School, has been named SHAPE’s Florida High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year. SHAPE stands for the Society of Health and Physical Education. Winsten also won the Southeast District, which consists of 13 states in the Southeast Region. The United States is divided into five regions.
Sassy Saturday promotes golf for women of all ages, skill levels
Women golfers of all skill levels are encouraged to get on the waiting list for Viera East Golf Club’s Sassy Saturday Women’s Golf Day. The event, held on the second Saturday of each month, conducts a clinic late in the afternoon to teach golf skills varying from which club to use for the initial drive, clubs for navigating out of a sand trap and how to execute a perfect putt from 15 yards away. Golf professionals are there to answer all questions.
Best-selling author helps Brevard Humane Society with benefit
Football season is approaching and David Rosenfelt hopes that he doesn’t have to write another one of his popular mystery novels until after the Super Bowl is played in February. The native of Paterson, New Jersey likes to take a break each fall. After writing “Dog Day Afternoon,” he likely will have time to watch football and hang out in his living room with the 27 or so rescue dogs that surround him in his northern New England home.
Expo draws crowd to Rockledge for fun-filled day
The line was long Nov. 10 to enter the Space Coast Health Foundation Center for Collaboration in Rockledge, but it was worth the wait as musical groups entertained on this special day to honor veterans. The Key Change Quartet, part of the Platinum Show Chorus, entertained the crowd for the Boomer Bash Senior Expo in the morning. Not to be outdone, the Harbor City Harmonizers sang an emotional veterans medley after a Veterans Salute. R.
Nurses, PAs feel true calling to serve others
Nurses are the lifeblood of medical centers, hospitals and doctors’ offices throughout the United States. Four health care workers have helped make Suntree Internal Medicine an important fixture in the Suntree community. Luana Meskauskas, who has worked at Suntree Internal Medicine for a little more than three months, almost became a lawyer. “I was set on going to law school,’’ Meskauskas said.
East Coast Christian Center cements its presence in Viera
East Coast Christian Center in Viera has long been in the planning, starting out in a movie theater then moving to Viera High School. Now, the church has expanded its presence in Brevard County with a new, 22,000 square-foot building with seating for about 600. The excitement has been building since construction started more than 18 months ago.
Home for the holidays - Happy Times Highlighted at Celebration of Adoption
Several home runs were hit Nov. 18 at USSSA Space Coast Stadium in Viera as the Home Run Forever —Celebration of Adoption was held for the third consecutive year at the former spring training baseball site. “It’s such an accommodating and beautiful place to celebrate this grand day,’’ said Phil Scarpelli, the CEO of Brevard Family Partnership. “What’s more precious than to celebrate the adoption of a child before the holidays?
VIERA MEANS BUSINESS: May, 2022
The May Viera Means Business networking group meeting was held May 12 at J. Vanover Co. Furniture. The Viera Means Business networking group meets at 8 a.m. the second Thursday of each month at member business locations. For an invitation to the July 14 VMB meeting, call 321-242-1235
County Commission commends three in Older Americans Month
The Brevard County Commission recognized three seniors for their volunteer work and their contributions to the community. The commendation came in a resolution that also recognized May 2022 as Older Americans Month. Mary Helen Hyde, Marty Hindsley and Sandy Michelson were presented with framed copies of the resolution that was approved April 19.
Charlie Corbeil annual Youth Art Contest shares love of nature
The Youth Art, Photography and Writing Contest is an annual event sponsored by the Viera Voice and Charlotte Corbeil in remembrance of nature's friend, Charlie Corbeil. The contest also helps raise awareness for what residents of Brevard can do to help protect our wildlife and nature habitat. Sandy Michelson supported the event as a community sponsor.
Suntree Country Club opens impressive new clubhouse
Amid the festive atmosphere of the opening of the Suntree Country Club’s new $7.5 million clubhouse, guests marveled at the impressive new structure. The Suntree County Club held its ribbon cutting and grand opening Feb. 23. Jim Williams, the principal at A W Architects said he was pleased to work with the board of directors and the management of the club. “Decision was made quickly,” he said. “The project moved forward when other projects were being stopped.
Teaching music still brings satisfaction after 22 years in Suntree
After 22 years of teaching music and running Creative Music Art & Learning, Loretta Fox knows that not everyone will become an accomplished musician. But, there’s more to music than performing a piece from Beethoven on a concert stage. “Music teaches leadership, responsibility and feeling the joy of playing a nice piece,’’ said Fox, whose business is located at 1299 Bedford Drive in Suntree.
Sonata East at Viera offers true local community for its residents
The Sonata East at Viera, Viera's newest senior living community, held a VIP Open House July 22. A facility tour and ribbon-cutting ceremony were conducted. The new 133,000-square-foot senior living community is located at the corner of Breslay Drive and Veterans Way in Viera, which is across the street from the Viera VA Outpatient Clinic. Its sister property, Sonata Viera Assisted Living, is within walking distance of the new property.
Creative Music Art & Learning Center adjusts during anniversary celebration
By Jill Blue Published: June 1, 2020 Dominic Chung, left, and Scarlett Chung, right, have worked closely with Loretta Fox. Jill Blue Loretta Fox never expected a global pandemic to cut short her February celebration of 20 years as the founder and director of Creative Music Art & Learning Center at 1299 Bedford Drive in Melbourne. But, with virtual lessons, she and her other instructors have never missed a beat.
Charlie Corbeil Youth Art Contest winners
By Jill Blue Published: April 29 2019 Charlotte Corbeil awards Emma Bui first prize for her poem "Who Am I?" VIERA VOICE Jill Blue Certificates and prizes were awarded in three categories: Art First prize: • K–third grade: Max Sisto, “Alligator Having Lunch” • Fourth–seventh grade: Taylor Miles, “GBH on Duty” Kirstin McFaddin, “Spoonbill Paradise” • Eighth–12th grade: Aby Stoeckert, “Freedom” Second prize: • K–third grade: Kate Storm, “Alligator Swamp” • Fourth–seventh grade: Arianna Munroe,...
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