St. Lucie County Community Calendar, Updated March 2

St. Lucie County Community Calendar

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County Fair Booth: SLC Democrats Club. SLC Fairgrounds, Exhibits Building, Fort Pierce, during fair hours, thru Mar. 5. stluciedemocrats.com.

Guardian ad Litem Training: GAL Corporate Office, 584 NW University Blvd, Suite 600, Port St. Lucie, 9 am-4 pm, Mar. 6, 8, 13, 15, 20. Age 18+. Register: 772-785-5804; jennifer.manis@gal.fl.gov.

Genealogical Help: Volunteers from Treasure Coast Genealogical Society. Fort Pierce Library, 101 Melody Lane, 9 am-noon, Tuesday and Thursday, Mar. 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29. 772-462-1616; tcgsfl.org.

Rocket Camps: Build and launch rockets. Police Athletic League, 2101 SE Tiffany Ave., Port St. Lucie, 9 am-noon, Mar. 6-7. Ages 6-12. $20. Register: 772-398-9436; pslpd.us.

Self-Defense Class For Women: Rape Aggression Defense. 15-hour course. Westside Baptist Church, 3361 S Jenkins Rd., Fort Pierce, 6-9 pm, Mar. 6-8, 13-14. 772-871-5303; stluciesheriff.com/rad_women.

Ambassadors Of Swing Big Band Dance: Swing music more. Port St. Lucie Civic Center, 9221 SE Civic Center Place, doors open at 6 pm, Mar. 6. $5-$6 Ticket: 772-807-4488; pslcommunityband.org.

One-on-One Genealogy Assistance: Provided by Family History Researchers. Morningside Library, 2410 SE Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie, 12:30-4 pm, Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28. Register: 772-337-5632; library.stlucieco.gov.

Patti Kirk’s Genealogy Series: “1940 Census.” Morningside Library, 2410 SE Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie, 9:45-11:45 a.m., Mar. 7. Also: Register: 772-567-7463; ckirkfirst@comcast.net. Also: “Google Books for Research,” 9:45-11:45 am Mar. 21.

Leapin’ Lizards: Sweetwater Hammock, 4100 S. 25th St., Fort Pierce, 10-11:30 am., March 7. Register: 772-971-5611; stlucieco.gov/erd.

Ranch and Wildlife Tours: Red Stag Sanctuary, 11124 Hwy 68, Okeechobee, 8 am, 4 pm, Mar. 7, 14. $50-$65. Reservation: 772-489-3683; flranchtours.com .

Genealogy Class: 1940 Census. Morningside Library, 2410 Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie, 9:45 11:45 am, Mar. 7. $3.50. Register: 772-567-7463; ckirkfirst@comcast.net.

Roger Hodgson: Of Supertramp. Sunrise Theatre, 117 S. 2nd St., Fort Pierce, 7 pm, Mar. 8. $55-$65. Ticket: 772-461-4775; sunrisetheatre.com.

Swamp Tales: Oxbow Eco-Center, 5400 NE St. James Dr., Port St. Lucie, 3:45 pm, Mar. 8. Ages 3-6. 772-785-5833; oxboweco.com.

Friday Matinee: “Lorenzo’s Oil” (1992) featuring Nick Nolte, Susan Sarandon; 129 min*. 101 Melody Lane, Fort Pierce, 2 p.m., Mar 2. 772-462-2787; library.stlucieco.gov.

March 16 – “1941” (1979) featuring John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd; 118 min.

March 23 – “The Truman Show” (1998) featuring Jim Carrey, Ed Harris; 103 minutes.

March 30 – “The Other Sister” (1999) featuring Juliette Lewis, Diane Keaton; 129 min.

Open House: 20th Anniversary celebration, music, gourmet food samplings, specials. The Feathered Nest, 1203 W. Midway Rd., Fort Pierce, 10 am-5:30 pm, Mar. 9. 772-468-2998; Nest1203@comcast.net.

Simon Garfunkel Songbook: Black Box Theatre, Sunrise Theatre, 117 S 2nd St., Fort Pierce, 8 pm, Mar. 9. $25-$30. Ticket: 772-461-4775; sunrisetheatre.com.

La Boheme: Teatro Lirico D’Europa’s Production. Sunrise Theatre, 117 S 2nd St., Fort Pierce, 8 pm, Mar. 9. Teens+. $45-$55. Ticket: 772-461-4775; sunrisetheatre.com.

Cosmic Show, Winter Skies: IRSC Planetarium, 3209 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce, 7 8 pm Mar. 9, 1 2 pm Mar. 10. $3. 800-220-9915.

Your Florida Yard: Fred Burkey, Backyard Composting Vermiculture. Morningside Library, 2410 SE Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie, 10 am-noon, Mar. 10. 772-288-5654; stlucieco.gov/library.Auction: To help feed the hungry this summer; administered by Mustard Seed of Fort Pierce. Missionary Flights International, 3170 Airmans Dr., Fort Pierce, 4 pm, Mar. 10. $5.

Nature For Families : “Florida’s Feathered Friends.” Oxbow Eco-Center, 5400 NE St. James Dr, Port St. Lucie, Mar. 10, 10:30 a.m., March 10. 5 and older. $5. Register: 7777855833; oxbow@stlucieco.org.

Guided Hikes: Oxbow Eco-Center, 5400 NE St. James Dr., Port St. Lucie, 9 a.m., Mar. 10, 17, 24, 31. 772-785-5833; oxboweco.com.

Bill Cosby: Sunrise Theatre, 117 S 2nd St., Fort Pierce, 6, 9 pm, Mar. 10. $59-$69. Ticket: 772-461-4775; sunrisetheatre.com.

Marie’s Dance For Everyone: Ben Hart. Shriners Hall, 4600 Oleander Ave, just N of Midway Rd, PSL, White City, 7-10 pm, March 11. 50+. $8. 772-785-9034.

March 18, Rodger and Susie

March 25, Ed Shoemaker

“Tuesday Afternoon With Your Ancestors”: Connie Poppell on organizing photos, using Creative Memories website. Fort Pierce Library, 101 Melody Lane, 1:30 – 3 p.m., March 13. 772-462-1616; library.stlucieco.gov.

Father Child Connection: Topic: “The World of Feelings Male Nurturing”. Morningside Library, 2410 SE Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie, 6 pm, Mar. 13. 772-579-3419; seibenicke01@elcslc.org. Also, Fort Pierce Library, 101 Melody Ln., Fort Pierce, 6 pm, Mar. 27. 772-579-3419; seibenicke01@elcslc.org.

Caribbean Coral Reef Ecosystems: Senior Seminar. SLC Aquarium, 420 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce, 9-10 am, Mar. 14. Adults. Aquarium admission. 772-465-3271.

Michael Flatley’s “Lord Of The Dance”: Sunrise Theatre, 117 S 2nd St., Fort Pierce, 7 pm, Mar. 15. $49-$55. Ticket: 772-461-4775; sunrisetheatre.com.

“Eat Your Heart Out”: Comedy by Nick Hall. Pineapple Playhouse, 700 W. Weatherbee Rd., Fort Pierce, 8 pm Mar. 15-17, 22-24, 29-31; 2 pm Mar. 18, 25, Apr. 1. $17. Ticket: 772-465-0366; pineappleplayhouse.com.

Doo Wop’s 50th Anniversary: Kenny Vance and the Planotones. Sunrise Theatre, 117 S 2nd St., Fort Pierce, 8 pm, Mar. 16. $39-$75. Ticket: 772-461-4775; sunrisetheatre.com.

Artist, Debbie Perduest: Will demonstrate an art form called Zentangle. Port St. Lucie Community Center, 2195 SE Airoso Blvd., Port St. Lucie, 1 pm, Mar. 16.

St. Patrick’s Day Festival: Civic Center, 9221 SE Civic Center Pl., Port St. Lucie, 5-9 pm Mar. 16, 10 am-8 pm Mar. 17. 772-878-2277. Also: Parade, 11 am, Mar. 17. 772-873-6615; portstlucieirish@aol.com.

Treehouse Time: Oxbow Eco-Center, 5400 NE St. James Dr., Port St. Lucie, 9:30 a.m., Mar. 16. 772-785-5833; oxboweco.com.Sister Easter Catechism: Celebrate the Easter Season with Sister! Sunrise Theatre, 117 S 2nd St, Fort Pierce, 8 pm Mar. 16, 3 8 pm Mar. 17, 3 7 pm Mar. 18. $35 Black box. Ticket: 7724614775; sunrisetheatre.com.Open House: Golf simulator, indoor putting green, swing analysis om the V1 Pro Video Analysis system. Keiser University’s College of Golf, 1860 Fountainview Blvd., Port St. Lucie, 9 am-2 pm, Mar. 17. Reservation: 888-355-4465; CollegeOfGolf.com.

Keiser University: Campus-wide “March Into A New Career” open house. Keiser University, 1860 Fountainview Blvd., Port St. Lucie, 9 am-2 pm, Mar. 17. kuopenhouse.com/

Paper Making: Oxbow Eco-Center, 5400 NE St. James Dr, Port St. Lucie, 10 am-noon ages 16+, 1:30-3:30 pm ages 8-15 yrs, Mar. 17. $20, incl. supplies. Register: 772-785-5833; oxbow@stlucieco.org.

Clay Shooting Competition, Auction: Quail Creek Plantation, 12399 NE 224th St., Okeechobee, 10 am, Mar. 17. $200. Register: 772-489-5676; stophunger.org/events.

Edible Plants/Leisure Hike: St. Lucie Village Heritage Park, 305 Torpey Rd., Fort Pierce, 9-10:30 am, March 17. Register: 772-453-4066; stlucieco.gov/erd.

St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Dance: Free beer, soda. Knights of Columbus Council 7514 , 451 SW Ravenswood Lane, Port St. Lucie, 6:30 pm, Mar. 17. $13 pp. Ticket: 772-879-1351; kofc-7514.org.

Workshop For African Violets: Glidden Park Garden Center, 911 Pkwy., Fort Pierce, 10 am, Mar. 17. 772-337-0923.

Tony Bennett: Sunrise Theatre, 117 S. 2nd St., Fort Pierce, 7 pm, Mar. 18. $95-$125. Ticket: 772-461-4775; sunrisetheatre.com.

Auditions: “Malt Shop Memories”. 700 West Weatherbee Rd., Fort Pierce. 7 pm, Mar. 18-20. 772-465-0366; pineappleplayhouse.com.

St. Joseph Dinner/Dance: Feast of St. Joseph, lodge’s 25th anniversary. Sons of Italy Lodge 2594, 765 SW Dalton Circle, Port St. Lucie, 5 pm, March 18. $25. Reservation: 772-344-9387; sonsofitalypsl.com.

Bingo Luncheon: 10 games of bingo and lunch. Sons of Italy Lodge 2594, 765 SW Dalton Circle, Port St. Lucie, noon, March 19. $7.50. Reservation: 772-871-2815; sonsofitalypsl.com.

“Tuesday Afternoon With Your Ancestors”: Sharon Babcock, Pat Giordano on the 1940 census, available to public Apr. 2. Fort Pierce Library, 101 Melody Lane, 1:30 – 3 p.m., March 20. 772-462-1616; library.stlucieco.gov.

Bob Newhart: Sunrise Theatre, 117 S 2nd St., Fort Pierce, 7 pm, Mar. 20. Teens+. $55- $65. Ticket: 772-461-4775; sunrisetheatre.com.

Taste Of St. Lucie: Downtown Fort Pierce, 125 N. 2nd St., 5:30 pm, Mar. 21. $40-$70. Ticket: 772-466-8535; bbbsbigs.org.

Lyle Lovett John Hiatt: Sunrise Theatre, 117 S 2nd St., Fort Pierce. 8 pm, Mar. 21. $59-$49. 772-461-4775; sunrisetheatre.com.Fashion Show, Luncheon: St. Lucie West Garden Club. PGA Country Club, 951 SW Country Club Dr., St. Lucie West, noon, Mar. 22. $35. Register: 772-871-0830; utagolf3@att.net.

Poetry Reading: Join William Kemmett in reading your favorite poem aloud. Fort Pierce Library, 101 Melody Ln., 11 a.m., Mar. 24. 772-462-2787; library.stlucieco.gov.

An Evening with Debbie Reynolds: Sunrise Theatre, 117 S 2nd St., Fort Pierce, 8 pm, Mar. 23. $45-$49. Ticket: 772-461-4775; sunrisetheatre.com.

Britishmania Beatles: Tribute. Sunrise Theatre, 117 S. 2nd St., Fort Pierce, 8 pm, Mar. 24. $39-$45. Ticket: 772-461-4775; sunrisetheatre.com.

Taste Of The Sea Sandy Shoes Seafood Festival: With live bands, KidZone. Veterans Memorial Park, 600 N. Indian River Dr., Fort Pierce, 10 am-10 pm, Mar. 24. 772-466-3880; facebook.com.

Walk With Walgreens, Health Fair: Tradition Square, 10489 SW Meeting St., 8 am-noon, Mar. 24. Benefits Diabetes Research Institute. Register: 772-240-5699; WalgreensWalkDRI.org.

A Day of Discoveries: Bluefield Ranch Preserve, 30501 Bluefield Rd., Port St. Lucie, 9 am-2 pm, March 24. Register: 772-971-5611; stlucieco.gov/erd.

“The Color Purple”: National touring company. Sunrise Theatre, 117 S 2nd St., Fort Pierce, 7 pm, Mar. 25. $50-$60. Ticket: 772-461-4775; sunrisetheatre.com.

Fashion Show: Luncheon; Chinese auction. Fashions by Stein Mart. St. Anastasia Council of Catholic Women. Meadowood Golf Tennis Club, 9425 Meadowood Dr., Fort Pierce, 12:30 pm, Mar. 25. $25/pp advance. Reservation: 772-468-4955; morrisk@sunysuffolk.edu.

Treasuring Life Series: Thomas Counseling Center, 5000 Dunn Road, Fort Pierce, 9:30-11:30 am. $100. Register: 772-462-7880.

Mar. 28: Philip Goldberg, “A Travel Guide: Connecting Health, Happiness and Spirituality.”

Apr. 18: Dr. Dennis McCullough, poet Pamela Harrison, “A Multigenerational Approach to Care Giving.”

Fashion Show Luncheon: Fashions from Beall’s. Sons of Italy Lodge 2594, 765 SW Dalton Circle, Port St. Lucie, noon, Mar. 28. $10. Reservation: 772-335-1276.

Neil Sedaka: Sunrise Theatre, 117 S 2nd St., Fort Pierce, 7 pm, Mar. 28. $59-$65. Ticket: 772-461-4775; sunrisetheatre.com.

Fashion Show Luncheon: Ladies and gentlemen invited. Sons of Italy Lodge 2594, 765 SW Dalton Circle, Port St. Lucie, noon, March 28. $10. Reservation: 772-335-1276; sonsofitalypsl.com.

Adoption Orientation: Early Learning Coalition of St. Lucie County, 804 S. 6th St., Fort Pierce, 5:30 pm, Mar. 29. Adults. Register: 772-429-2001; chsfl.org.

Stargazing: Bluefield Ranch Preserve, 30501 Bluefield Rd., Port St. Lucie, 8-11 pm, March 30. Register: 772-453-4066; stlucieco.gov/erd.

Get to Know the Gopher Tortoise: Walton Scrub, 10809 S. Indian River Dr., Fort Pierce, 9-10:30 am, March 31. Register: 772-971-5611; stlucieco.gov/erd.

Kevin Costner Modern West: Sunrise Theatre, 117 S 2nd St., Fort Pierce. 8 pm, Mar. 31. $49-$39. 772-461-4775; sunrisetheatre.com.

PAL Fishing Clinic: PSL Police Athletic League, 2101 SE Tiffany Ave., Port St. Lucie, 8 am, March 31. Age 6-12. 772-398-9436; pslpd.us.

’50s Dinner Dance: Scholarship Fundraiser. Sons of Italy Lodge 2594, 765 SW Dalton Circle, Port St. Lucie, 6:30 pm, March 31. $20. Reservation: 772-878-5207; sonsofitalypsl.com.

APRIL EVENTS

Creating Effective Organizations: Leadership seminar. Port St. Lucie Community Center, 1:15 pm, Apr. 1, May 6, June 3. Ages 16+. Register: 772-353-7454; llhoodpsl@gmail.com.

BB King: Sunrise Theatre, 117 S. 2nd St., Fort Pierce, 7 pm, Apr. 1. $65-$75. Ticket: 772-461-4775; sunrisetheatre.com.

JCHS Golf Tournament: Register before April 1. Gator Trace Golf Country Club, 4302 Gator Trace Drive, Fort Pierce, 8 am shotgun start, Apr. 21. $100, includes breakfast, luncheon, prizes, cart. Register: 772-464-5200; JohnCarrollHigh.com.

Kids Day Out: Minsky Gym, 800 SW Darwin Blvd., Port St. Lucie, 7:30 am-5:30 pm, Apr. 5-6. Ages 6-12. $14.35. Register: 772-344-4021; cityofpsl.com.

Botanical Egg Decorating: Decorate eggs tour our butterfly garden. Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens, 2410 SE Westmoreland Blvd., Port St. Lucie, 2-3 pm, Apr. 7. Ages 3-10. 772-337-1959.

Jimmy Thackery The Drivers: Blues guitarist. Sunrise Theatre’s Black Box, 117 South Second St., Fort Pierce. 8 pm, Apr. 13. $30. 772-461-4775; sunrisetheatre.com

Blessing Of The Fleet: North Fork of St. Lucie River, Stuart, noon, Apr. 14. 772-221-0232; theblessingofthefleet.com.

Burn The Floor: 20 champion dancers, true theatrical experience. Sunrise Theatre, 117 S 2nd St., Fort Pierce, 7 pm, Apr. 18. $55/$49. Ticket: 772-461-4775; sunrisetheatre.com.

One Night Of Queen: Sunrise Theatre, 117 S 2nd St., Fort Pierce, 8 pm, Apr. 21. Ages: Teen+. $39-$45. Ticket: 772-461-4775; sunrisetheatre.com.

Golf Tournament: Benefits John Carroll High School. Gator Trace Golf Course, 4302 Gator Trace Dr., Fort Pierce, 7:30 am, Apr. 21. $100. johncarrollhigh.com.

MAY EVENTS

Ziggy Marley: Sunrise Theatre, 17 S. 2nd St., Fort Pierce, 7 pm, May 6. Age 14+. $39. Ticket: 772-461-4775; sunrisetheatre.com.

Project Graduation: John Carroll High School Class of 2012. Superplay USA, 1600 NW Courtyard Circle, Port St. Lucie, 10 pm, May 23. johncarrollhigh.com.

JUNE EVENTS

SMEE Summer Camp: What lives in the ocean, its importance. SLC Aquarium, 420 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce, 9 am-noon; Session I June 11-15, Session II July 16-20. Ages 6-8. $75-$85. Register starting Mar. 1: 772-465-3271.

Ocean Adventure Camp: Hands-on learning about marine ecosystems. SLC Aquarium, 420 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce, 9 am-3 pm; Session I June 18-22, Session II July 9-13. Ages 9-11. $115-$125. Register: 772-465-3271.

JULY EVENTS

Ocean Explorer Camp: Find out how scientists study ocean in, on and under water. SLC Aquarium, 420 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce, 9 am-3 pm, July 23-27. Ages 12-14. $135-$145. Register: 772-465-3271.

SEPTEMBER EVENTS

San Gennaro Festival: Food, Italian entertainment, arts crafts. Port St Lucie Civic Center, 9221 SE Civic Center Place, 4-10 pm, Sept. 14; 11 am-10 pm, Sept. 15. 772-465-2748; sangennarofestivalpsl.com.