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That all changed when Melbourne City employees to excel.” ADOPTABLE 15 With the city’s Christmas parade quickly Council member Tim Thomas contacted Most of ERC’s top executives, approaching on Dec. 9, parade organizers Ms. Harshaw. “I heard through Mayor including the CEO, were employees were concerned about whether the $3,500 Kathy Meehan about the deficit and I want- who started their careers as agents. INDEX left of the $17,000 budget to fund the parade ed to see if I could do anything to help so I “It’s very common to see our exec- could be raised in time. reached out to Karen,” Mr. Thomas said. utive team on the floor, talking with Classified 17 Obituaries 14 “We were getting worried about how we “She told me of their dire situation and the Rants 6 Out & About 11 our agents,” Ms. Howell said. “We Student 7 Police Report 5 would be able to make up this shortfall," said See PARADE, page 10 See JOBS, page 13 Crossword 16 Viewpoint 6 Karen Harshaw, president of the Melbourne HappyPurchase Holidays a Gift Certificate from of $100 C or 4more Mobileand receive Detailing! a $30 service FREE! Give & Get the Gift Of Clean! We come to you. CALL 321-634-4161 Go to ww.C4MobileDetailng.com for Package Options & Services 2 Hometown News – MELBOURNE – www.HometownNewsBrevard.com Friday, November 24, 2017 Community Calendar FRIDAY, NOV. 24 Sundays. 4800. Distinguished Service Award (DSA) For more information, call 321-636- nominations. A completed nomination Holiday gift shoppes opens at Studios: 4600. Art By The River: Members of the form for this award must be turned in no The Studios of Cocoa Beach, 165 All proceeds will benefit the Learning Sebastian River Art Club exhibit their later than noon Monday, Nov. 27. Minutemen Causeway, presents a holiday Center. original works for sale at the club;s Art by The DSA criteria and nomination form collection of affordable treasures will fill For more information, visit the River Fine Art Show from 10 a.m. to 4 is attached for your convenience. The the Studios through Jan. 4, during regular crossbridgenaz.org/cross-bridge- p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25, (rain date Nov. Chamber looks forward to presenting this studio hours. learning-center. 26) in Sebastian's Riverview Park at U.S. 1 award to a deserving individual at it's 50th The studio is open from 10:30 a.m. to and County Road 512. Anniversary Gala on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018 at Cruise Terminal 1 in Port Canaveral. 3:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, 10:30 Tree Lighting kicks off holiday season: Club members will be exhibiting and We hope you can join us for "50 Years ... A a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday through The Space Coast Symphony Holiday for selling their work using a variety of Night in the Spotlight." Register now! Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Everyone at The Avenue Viera kicks off mediums such as pottery, wood carving, Sponsorships for this Golden For more information on exhibits, the holiday season with the annual painting, art glass, sculpture, jewelry and Anniversary Gala still are available. For artists, and the workshop schedule, visit lighting of the 35-foot Christmas tree at 6 mixed medium. more information, call 321-459-2200 or www.studiosofcocoabeach.org or call 321- p.m. Friday, Nov. 24, at 6 p.m., between Admission and parking are free. email JSugarman@CocoaBeachChamber. 613-3480. Moe’s Southwest Grill and Panera Bread. For more information, call Ken at 321-348-4969. com. Hmong textiles exhibit: "Cloth as Community: Hmong Textiles in SATURDAY, NOV. 25 America," noon through 4 p.m. Tuesdays SUNDAY, NOV. 26 TUESDAY, NOV. 28 through Fridays through Dec. 16, Ruth Gator club gathers: Space Coast Funk Center for Textile Arts Mezzanine, Gator Club football watch parties for UF Space Coast Marathon: The 46th Financial education class: 2nd floor, 150 W. University Blvd., vs. FSU at Old School Pizza. Midtown, Annual Space Coast Marathon & Half "Maximizing Social Security – “Know Melbourne, on Florida Institute of Melbourne, Time Out Sports Bar Plus, Marathon starts at 6 a.m. Sunday, What You CAN Do, So You Know What Technology campus, 321-674-8313 or Cocoa Village, Dixie Crossroads, Nov. 26, in Cocoa Village, 430 Delannoy You SHOULD Do,” an adult financial visit http://textiles.fit.edu. Titusville Ave., Cocoa. education class, will be offered from 6:30 For more information, go to www. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28, at Florida Christmas tree fundraiser sale: Frasier Steampunk Expo: Junk & Co., 5830 N. runningzone.com Institute of Technology, 150 W. University firs from North Carolina will be for sale to Wickham Road, Melbourne, hosts a Blvd., Melbourne. benefit Cross Bridge Learning Center Steampunk Expo from 10:30 a.m. to 6 The class also will be offered at the Preschool and Day Care, 651 Barnes Blvd, p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25. The event MONDAY, NOV. 27 Brevard County Government Center, 2nd Rockledge. features special guest Phantasmagoria, Floor-Space Coast Room, from 6:30 to Hours of operation will be from 9 antiques, steampunk vendors, 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30, and from a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24, then from entertainment and food trucks. DSA nomination deadline extended: 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 2. 5 to 9 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 9 Admission and parking are free. The Cocoa Beach Regional Chamber of Cost is $18 and registration is required. a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays and closed For more information, call 321-960- Commerce has extended its deadline for See CALENDAR, page 4 2017 DER EA S R ’ C E H O I C Friendly Staff Most insurances *** accepted including Timely Medicare, Tricare & Appointments Health First Michael S. Spicer, Owner We specialize in Medical Dermatology ~ Acne, Eczema, Psoriasis, Skin Rashes, Skin Growths, Skin Cancer Screening and Surgery Brevard Medical Dermatology welcomes patients of all ages! A variety of cosmetic procedures are offered in our Viera office. We are proud to announce our expansion to Merritt Island! Michael S. Spicer, MD, FAAD Rodolfo E. Chirinos, MD, FAAD James E. Earhart, MD, FAAD Anna E. Whitington, MPH, PA-C Christine M. Cooke, MPAS, PA-C Jane C. 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