Enjoy a fun-filled, night on the town and benefit an amazing local non-profit that bhelps families in need. A night in Casablanca is an authentic charity casino night benefiting the South Brevard Caring Center. It’s on Saturday, May 11, 2013 from 6 to 11pm at the Hilton Melbourne, Rialto Place in Melbourne, Florida.

By attending this fun-filled evening, you’ll be helping to transform the lives of needy families with young children, living right here in Palm Bay and Melbourne, Florida. 100% of the proceeds from this event go directly to the cause. And you’ll enjoy an authentic Vegas and World Series of Poker gaming experience, with Moroccan “Casablanca” flair!

Come join us on April 27 and 28 in Downtown Melbourne, Florida for the 29th Annual Melbourne Art Festival. The Melbourne Art Festival is one of the finest and most energetic festivals in the United States. It is ranked 37th of outdoor fine art shows in the nation by Sunshine Artist and is designated as a Top 20 Event by the Southeastern Tourism Society. Don’t miss the opportunity to be a sponsor of one of the premier fine art shows on Florida’s Space Coast.

Brevard Zoo’s most anticipated annual gala, Safari Under the Stars, will begin at 6pm on April 27, 2013 in a magical Zoo setting punctuated by a beautiful night sky filled with animal constellations. With ndtHOST as Title Sponsor, and Holiday Builders and Green Turtle Market as Presenting Sponsors, guests will experience an evening of awe, excitement and fun at this event.

As a non-profit organization, Brevard Zoo relies heavily on its donors to enable its mission of Wildlife Conservation through Education and Participation.

We recently became aware of an amazing non-profit that meets incredible need in Melbourne and Palm Bay communities. South Brevard Sharing Center (SBSC) is about treating people with dignity and respect by providing a haven for those who struggle to meet their basic needs. The Sharing Center was founded in 1971 as a non-profit, community based agency for charitable and philanthropic purposes. The general nature and purpose of this organization is to provide short-term emergency assistance to needy individuals and families, in the Brevard County Area where Federal, State, and County funds are not available.

Looking for a family-friendly 5k run in the heart of the Eau Gallie Arts District? Junior League of South Brevard is putting on the 4th Annual Re-Run 5k on March 23, 2013.

This family oriented event for runners of all ages and abilities will be held in the Eau Gallie Arts District. The retro themed Re-Run will feature blast-from-the-past 1980 AND 1990’s flair. There will be team competitions, prizes and giveaways for participants, as well as a free kid’s fun run. Wear your old race t-shirts (re-run get it?) or dress in 80’s or 90’s style for more prizes and fun!

Come visit the Strawbridge Art League at the Henegar in downtown Melbourne. Currently the artists have put together a “Haunted Hallway,” featuring artwork from the Mexican Holiday, “Dia de Los Muertos“. Volunteers will be decorating on the 11th of October. The image below is a painting by Katherine McElhinny, Strawbridge Art League’s 2012 President, entitled Ghoul with the Pearl Earring.

The Day of the Dead is not a spooky holiday, though it does come around Halloween every year. It is a time for families to remember those who have passed on. They visit grave sites of relatives with gifts and food and tell stories of generations that have past. Students and adults participated in this art show.

Brevard county recently launched a new section of their website that talks about the environment and all the good things the Space Coast has going for it. It’s no secret that we love Brevard county. We have so many aspects of our community that is unique.

I can’t tell you how many times or in how many places I’ve heard it. People say we just don’t have anything cultural to do in Brevard. And yet, there are many venues here for theatre, visual arts, performance and music, among others.

When you picture Miami, for instance, you think of an amazing arts scene. You imagine diverse cultures of Cuban and South American influence, painting an eclectic, vibrant picture. Miami Beach sports an art deco district with so many things to do. Miami’s place as the crossroads between the Caribbean, South America, Central America and the United States surely has a lot to do with its cultural depth–but the issue is more than just location.

Trying to turn a property of any size into one that is environmentally friendly can seem like a vast and never ending undertaking. Don’t let that discourage you. Starting with the office you work in, there are a multitude of simple steps that can be taken to make it greener. Below we cover a few simple things that you might have neglected… things you can do to clean up and green up your office space.

Join us for the Space Coast’s premier race, the Turtle Krawl! In 2011, nearly 1000 people signed up for the race, and the Sea Turtle Preservation Society (STPS) was able to raise over $20,000. Their Board unanimously agreed to earmark all Turtle Krawl funds for a “special project” to be determined, with the number one goal being building a sea turtle rehabilitation facility, or at the very least setting up a triage-type location, here in Brevard County. At this time, the closest rehab facility is a 90 minute drive from Brevard County beaches. Come out and join the fun–and support the STPS.