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COUNTY NEWS

November 25 BOCC meeting agenda available

The agenda for the November 25 Martin County Board of County Commissioners meeting is now available online. If you would like to attend the meeting, it begins at 9:00 am in the Commission Chambers at the County Administrative Center, 2401 SE Monterey Road in Stuart. Learn more >

Calling all artists!

The Martin County Art in Public Places Program is seeking to commission a piece of public art for the newly-developed Rio Town Center roundabout. Help preserve the "old Florida" charm of this historic community with your artistic vision. Learn more >

@YOUR LIBRARY

For more library news, visit the library web site

Party with a picture book!

Picture Book Month is an international initiative to encourage everyone to celebrate literacy with picture books during the month of November. Every day there will be a new post from a picture book champion explaining why he/she thinks picture books are important. Learn more >

Photo Preservation 101

Looking for the best way to preserve your precious memories? Join us at the Cummings Library on Wednesday, December 3 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm to learn about best practices for preserving your old photos, from scanning to file storage. Registration required. For details, call 288-2551.

Jane Miller Presents: Movies from Books

Join Jane Miller on Thursday, December 4 from 2:00 to 4:30 pm at the Blake Library for a screening of Heaven is for Real. The film tells the true story of a father who must find the courage to share with the world his son's life-changing, near-death experience where he claims to have visited Heaven.

IT STARTS IN PARKS

Come to the Pooch Plunge on December 6!

Plan to bring your best friend to Sailfish Splash Waterpark on Saturday, December 6 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm for the inaugural "Santa Paws Holiday Pooch Plunge!" Splash B. Sailfish will host his K-9 buddies in four sessions, one each for small, medium, large and extra large dogs. Learn more >

Movie night extravaganza at Indian RiverSide Park

Mark your calendars for Friday, December 19 and bring the family to watch Frozen under the stars at Indian RiverSide Park. The field opens at 6:00 pm, the sing-a-long begins at 6:30 pm and the movie will begin at 7:30 pm. The event will also feature food trucks and arts and crafts. Learn more >

Peek into Martin County's past

Captain Henry Sewall's Home, now located in Indian RiverSide Park, is one of Martin County's most important historic structures. Built in 1889, this structure served as the Sewall's Point Post Office and the pioneer home of Henry and Abbie Sewall. The home is open for tours on Wednesdays from 12:00 to 2:00 pm.

HEALTH & SAFETY

Have a safe Thanksgiving

During the holidays, Fire Rescue responds to a lot of emergencies due to accidents in the kitchen. We receive calls for burns, airway obstructions from food, and of course, cooking fires. Most of these emergencies can be avoided by being careful when cooking and eating meals. Learn more >

Maintain, don't gain this holiday season

With the start of the holiday season just days away, the Florida Department of Health in Martin County is urging residents to eat smart, move more and take part in the Maintain, Don't Gain Holiday Challenge. This free, seven-week online program provides tips for maintaining a healthy weight during the holiday season. Learn more >

News you need during hurricane season

Do you know where to get your local hurricane information? During an emergency, find Martin County-specific information by tuning to WQCS-88.9 FM at 9:00 am, 1:00 pm and 6:30 pm. Residents can also tune to MCTV - Comcast Channel 20 and U-verse Channel 99 - for up-to-date local info.

AROUND TOWN

Looking for an early release day activity?

Wondering what to do with your kids on December's Early Release Day? Come to the Elliott Museum on Friday, December 5 after the kids get out of school. Get two free child admissions with every paid adult. There's something for everyone to enjoy with lots of fascinating exhibits. Learn more >

Going native! Native plants for landscaping

On Monday, December 1 at 6:00 pm, join the University of Florida IFAS Extension Martin County Master Gardeners for an educational event at the Blake Library. Dr. George Rogers will share his passion for Florida native plants in a lecture entitled "Going Native." Learn more >

New exhibition at the Court House Cultural Center

An Opening Reception will be held at the Court House Cultural Center on Thursday, December 11 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. The exhibition, titled SELECTED WORK, features the artwork of Aida Fry, Molly Potter, Jussi P�yh�nen, Paula Rubino and Eleanor Woolems. Learn more >

Fresh Market event comes to Indiantown

Mark your calendars for Sunday, November 30 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm to attend the first Fresh Market at the Seminole Inn in Indiantown. Buy locally grown produce and arts and crafts from great vendors featuring everything from herbs and jams to goat cheese and quail eggs. Learn more >

THE CONE ZONE

Road closure information

Use caution in the "cone zone!" Check out the latest info and an interactive map on road and lane closures to plan your route around town this week. The road conditions web application shows roads and lanes that may be closed due to construction or events.

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