Here are some events I think you guys will like. If you have anything else just  leave me a message at the bottom of the post  or if we are friends on Facebook or twitter hit me up there.  My email is clenz@mac.com. This if for the Treasure Coast Only.

This month I’m looking for free Christmas meals and food or toys for kids who cannot afford. Contact me if you know of any.

If you have an important meeting or event coming up let me know.

Here are some agencies for Christmas meals and toys.

Save Our Children
Main address is 1611 Avenue D
Fort Pierce, Florida
Dial 772-466-8398
Children under the age of 61 can get one free toy. Any assistance is first come and served. Parents applying in Palm Beach are often single parents as well as families in poverty.

The Salvation Army
Multiple sites operate a Angel Tree Christmas program as well as regional Toys Shops. This allows a member of the community, whether in Palm Beach or St. Lucie County, to buy a gift for a child. The case managers at the Salvation Army will ensure the free present gets to a needy family. They also have Turkeys at Thanksgiving, thrift shops to buy games, and more. Various social services are run.

Palm Beach and Belle Glade Salvation Army centers are at 686-3530.
Martin County families can dial (772) 288-1471.
St. Lucie, there is a site in Fort Pierce (phone (772) 461-2899) and Vero Beach (dial (772) 978-0265)
Another Palm Beach Center is in Boca Raton (phone 561-391-1344) or Lake Worth (dial 561-968-8189).

In The Image of Christ
707 N 7th Street
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
772-461-7788
A St. Lucie County based non-profit. Donations allow it to offer gifts and other assistance at Christmas.

Love and Hope in Action
Main address is 1760 SE Salerno Road
Stuart, FL 34992
For information, call 772-781-7002
This charity focuses it free holiday programs on Stuart County residents.

El Sol Jupiter’s Neighborhood – Resource Center
106 Military Trail
Jupiter, FL 33458
Dial 561-745-9860
There may be stocking stuffers for children, food baskets at Christmas, toys, games, and holiday dinners.

December 2015

Thursday, Dec 17

Taco Shack in Stuart 2nd Anniversary. Taco Shark is a great supporter of a clean river and has yummy food

555 Colorado , Stuart, Florida

11 AM- 9 PM

https://www.facebook.com/events/1665278823757386/

December 19th

Winterfest2-9 PM

Supporting TYKES and TEENS

Activities include:
* Double Feature Movie (‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ at approx. 6pm, and our main feature: ‘ELF’ at approx. 7pm)
* Food Trucks
* Snow Machine at The Children’s Museum of the Treasure Coast ($4 admission)
* Sleigh rides
* Other games & activities

Any additional questions:
email ddeakins@martin.fl.us or call 772-221-1430https://www.facebook.com/events/135874833437645/

Dec 19th

You are invited to watch the Democratic Presidential debate with fellow Treasure Coast Bernie Sanders supporters Saturday evening. There is no admission cost but space is limited. To attend, please RSVP here: https://go.berniesanders.com/page/event/detail/4rmz5

When: Saturday, December 19, 7:45- 10 PM.

Where: in the Legends Room at Duffy’s Sports Grill of Stuart South, 6431 SE Federal Hwy- south of Cove Rd.

Directions: Location is well marked on east side of Route 1 in south Stuart. From 95, take rt 76 (Kanner Hwy) about 0.5 miles north to Cove Rd (light), make right and travel east about 2.5 miles to rt. 1. Make right at light and Duffy’s is on other side about 1 mile south.

Dec 25th (Please call and check time for dinner)

Mount Zion Church
Address is 4221 28th Avenue
Vero Beach, FL 32967
Dial 772-562-6288
A Christmas Day dinner is served as part of Our Father’s Table Soup Kitchen.

The Source
1015 Commerce Avenue
Vero Beach, Florida 32960
Phone: 772-564-0202
Free Christmas meals are offered for families in poverty. Volunteers serve them and also collect toys. Companionship, counseling, and other support is arranged too.

Monday Dec 28th. Treasure Coast Progressive Alliance http://www.tcprogressivealliance.com/

January 2016

January 12. Awake the State Treasure Coast. For more information go here.

Awake the State Treasure Coast

January 18,2016

Martin County DEC.  7 pm at the Martin County Democratic headquarters  at 948 SE Central Pkwy in Stuart.

January 30th

Port Salerno Seafood Festival

more info to come

2/2/15

The Blessing of The Fleet Flyer for 2016
“Demand Clean Water to Save Our River”

Feb 12-20

Martin County Fair

more info to come