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It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!
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Santa at the 2015 Sebastian Christmas Parade
'Tis the Season in the Sebastian River Area! We are kicking off the holidays wi t h our 28th Annual Light Up Night! Other holiday happenings this month include the Sebastian Christmas Parade, the SRHS Prism Concert, WinterGreen Night Lights at ELC, Holiday Arts & Craft Shows, and a Lighted Boat Parade in Grant & Micco. There are many other activities that will have you "jingling all the way" including a golf tournament, concerts, wildlife tours, markets, a surf The Greater Fellllsmere fishing workshop and more! Check out the wonderful events Area Destiinatiion Viideo below & add them to your calendar (be sure to check it twice)!!
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There are a lot of fun filled events taking place this month and you'll find some of them listed below. To view the entire calendar of events, click here.
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Grant Historical House Annual Touriism Spotlliight Christmas Open House
Through December 4th 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Lighting of the Christmas Tree December 4th from 4-6 p.m.
Grant Historical House 5795 S. US Hwy 1, Grant
Come shop the large amount of handmade treasures. There are ornaments, bake goods, and one of a kind gifts and more. Hot apple cider will be served. Beautiful gift baskets will be raffled off for just a $1 a ticket. Tours available. Ve ro Be a c h Re g io n a l Airp o rt
For more information, call Nancy at (321) 951-0583.
28 th Annual Light U p Night Friday, December 2nd 5:30-8 p.m. The Vero Beach Regional Airport (VRB) is an award-winning airport with an established Various Businesses in market service area that reaches the entire Treasure Coast region and beyond. Centered in Sebastian & Roseland Indian River County, Vero Beach Regional Airport serves a large number of businesses Kick-off the holidays with the Sebastian and residents who enjoy living, working and River Area Chamber of Commerce and playing in a quiet and unspoiled area of Florida. participating businesses. There will be The airport also serves as a year-round gateway to family vacations and weekend holiday cheer, giveaways, and more! getaways in the sunshine.
Click here to view the map of Vero Beach Regional Airport was twice named participating businesses & plan your General Aviation Airport of the Year by the Florida Department of Transportation and meets route. For more info., call 772-589-5969. all safety and security requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration under CFR Part 139. With three runways, FAA air traffic control, Rotary Club of Sebastian Golf 24-hour emergency response a n d multiple Tournament approaches, the airport handles over 200,000 air operations per year. Saturday, December 3rd 8 a.m. Tee Time- Shotgun Scramble Format
Sebastian Municipal Golf Course 101 E. Airport Road, Sebastian
Service to Community Golf Outing! In Memory of Jack Burklew & Samuel Coburn. Proceeds Benefit Sebastian Rotary Club Scholarship Fund and other On December 10, 2016, Vero Beach Regional Airport community programs. Awards luncheon is celebrating one year of partnership with Elite at the Tiki Bar! Airways. The airport and the airline joined forces last year, providing long awaited non-stop commercial jet For more information, contact Andrew service between Newark Liberty International Airport Rich at 772-708-3959 or Marc Gingras at and Vero Beach. 772-321-3916. T h e collaboration h a s p r o v e n t o b e a tremendous success. Elite Airways began its Scrabble Club Vero Beach route with a 2-day flying schedule, expanding to a 3-day schedule of round-trip Every Saturday flights and has just expanded the flight schedule again to 4 days per week. This is all due to 11:00a.m.- 3:00 pm steady and positive growth for the airline and the continued demand by an appreciative public for North Indian River County Library the convenience of flying to the New York metro 1001 Sebastian Boulevard, Sebastian area directly from Vero Beach. Be sure to keep your eyes on Vero Beach Regional Airport and Elite Airways in 2017-additional destinations For more information, contact: Helen may soon be available! Russell, Director at 772-532-3647.
City of Sebastian Annual Christmas & Holiday Parade
Saturday, December 3rd 6 p.m.
Starts at Main Street & Indian River Drive and runs south to Riverview Park where kids can meet with Santa.
We invite you to participate or come out Vero Beach Regional Airport is located at 3400 Cherokee Drive in Vero Beach, Florida. For and welcome Santa! The City Christmas more information, please visit Tree will be lit and children can visit Santa www.VeroBeachAirport.org and share their holiday wishes.
Vero Beach Regional Airport Learn to Play Pickleball 3400 Cherokee Drive Vero Beach, FL 32960 Every Monday-Friday 772-978-4930 6 pm www.VeroBeachAirport.org
Schumann Park 1091 Schumann Drive, Sebastian 6th Annual Sebastian River (courts 5 & 6) Area Snapshots Photo Contest Come out and learn how to play pickleball, the fastest growing sport in the USA! Free to play and everyone is welcome! All you need is tennis shoes.
Community Night Out
Tuesday, December 6th 5-7 p.m.
Riverview Park, Sebastian
Hosted by the Sebastian Police Department. Come meet law enforcement officers from local, county, state and federal agencies. Observe emergency response vehicles, motorcycles, trucks, boats and helicopters. Entertainment provided by DJSHHH-OP and the Sebastian Has Hip Hop dance team.
-K-9 Demonstrations -Many local businesses -Red Cross -IRC Fire & Rescue Trucks - Crime Scene Investigators & CSI Vehicles -Alarm/Home Enhancement Specialists -Emergency 911 Dispatchers -Crime Prevention Tips for Home/Vehicles/Personal Safety -Home Depot
Trivia Night SAVE THE DATE! Every Tuesday Night 6:30 pm 20 17 Concerts in the Park Woody's BBQ 13600 US-1, Sebastian
Play for prizes.
Free Wildlife Tours
December-March Every Wednesday (except the weeks of Christmas & New Years) 8-10 a.m. We invite you to come out and enjoy Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge evenings on the beautiful Indian River 4055 Wildlife Way, Vero Beach Lagoon while listening to different genres of music! The FREE Concerts in the Park are Join Refuge volunteers as they take you from 5:30-8 p.m. at Riverview Park in on a journey throughout the Refuge to Sebastian. There will be food and experience our diverse habitats and refreshments for sale from New York Nicks observe wildlife. Binoculars and field Hot Dogs, Woody's BBQ, Uncle Louie G's guides are provided. Italian Ice and the Lions Club of Sebastian will be selling popcorn. For reservations, call 772-581-5557 x2. During intermission, the crowd will have a chance to win giveaways from the local Roseland Jam Session business community. Bring your lawn chair Every Thursday and blanket, and enjoy the local talent and river breezes! 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm January 13th Roseland Community Center Building The Ladies of Soul & the LOS Band 12973 Bay Street, Sebastian (Motown, Dance, Party Band) (corner of 129th Ave and Bay Street) January 27th Acoustic Country and Bluegrass music! Crooked Creek Audience welcome. Contact Jackie at (Country) 772-913-2182. February 10th Jam Session Z Street Speakeasy Band (3-Piece Swing Band) Every Thursday 6:00-9:00 p.m. February 24th Relayer VFW Post 10210 (Pop/Rock/Dance Band) 815 Louisiana Avenue, Sebastian March 10th
Sebastian River High School Jazz Ensemble A music Jam Session, come join the fun. & Steel Drum Band Sandwiches are served. Hope to see you there! March 24th Heart of Oak Sebastian River High School (Celtic & Sea Songs) Band Prism Concert April 7th Thursday, December 8th at 7 pm Blue Cypress Bluegrass Friday, December 9th at 7 pm (Bluegrass) Saturday, December 10th at 2 & 7 pm Sunday, December 11th at 2 pm May 12th Bobby Owen Band (Country, Blues, and Oldies) Sebastian River High School Performing Arts Center Concerts in the Park is brought to you by 9001 Shark Blvd., Sebastian the Sebastian River Area Chamber of
Commerce in partnership with the City of The Prism Concert is Sebastian River High Sebastian. Sponsored by: Orlando- School Music Department's largest Melbourne International Airport, Bay Street fundraising event of the year. The 2-hour Pharmacy & Home Healthcare, and concert showcases the talents of the Sebastian River Medical Center. Concert Bands, Jazz Band, the Flag and Dance Line and the SRHS Choral Program. For more information, call 772-589-5969. For more info., visit www.srhsband.com 26th Annual Fellsmere Roseland U nited Methodist Frog Leg Festival Church Indoor Craft & Flea Market Saturday, December 10th (2nd Saturday of every month through March) 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Roseland United Methodist Church 12962 Roseland Rd, Roseland
All indoors and under air conditioning. Lots of vendors with crafts and yard sale items. Our Thrift Shop & Furniture Shop January 19th-22nd always has lots of items for sale. Food Thursday & Friday 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Court serves breakfast and lunch, hot Saturday 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. coffee, cold drinks. Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
For more information, call 772-589-3035. Downtown Fellsmere 22 S. Orange Street, Fellsmere Art by the River- A Fine Art Show & Sale The Fellsmere Frog Leg Festival has been a local favorite for over 25 years, and Saturday, December 10th truly has something for every member of 10:00 am - 4:00 pm your family! Whether you're joining us for Rain date- Sunday the famous mouthwatering frog leg and gator tail dinners, just to browse the Riverview Park hundreds of booths for unique gifts, or 600 U.S. 1, Sebastian wanting to listen to some great music and enjoy the fun rides - you'll immediately know why this festival has Holiday Card Party And become a success and an annual Fashion Show tradition for so many. Saturday, December 10th For more info., visit 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. www.froglegfestival.com Sebastian United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall Sebastian Riverfront Fine Art 1029 Main Street, Sebastian & Music Festival
Sponsored by GFWC Sebastian Woman's Club
TICKETS: $20.00
Fashions by Christopher & Banks will begin at 11:00AM Followed by Lunch. Door Prizes, Basket Raffle, Reservations of four required for card tables or seats at January 21st & 22nd the domino table available. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. For tickets, call Bev Bell @ 772-581-3976 or Sharon Mikesell @ 772-581-3466. Riverview Park, Sebastian
Surf Fishing Workshop More than 100 local professional artists and craftsmen along with musicians will Saturday, December 10th be on hand showcasing their talents 1:00 pm - 3:15 pm beside many area restaurants serving the best local food, beer, and wines. Sebastian Inlet State Park 9700 Highway A1A, Melbourne Beach For more information, visit (Meet at the Sebastian Fishing Museum) www.sebastianartshow.com
Surf fishing class designed to introduce 20 17 Sebastian Lionfish Fest anglers to the basics of surf fishing. Discussion centers on the equipment Save the Date! needed to enjoy a productive surf fishing 2nd Annual Sebastian Lionfish Fest day at the beach. May 19th-21st
4 th Annual WinterGreen Night Lights
Saturday, December 10th 4-8 p.m.
Environmental Learning Center 255 Live Oak Drive, Wabasso
The magic of the Environmental Learning Center's lagoon island all decked out with holiday lights will once again be on display. Imagine canoeing through the mangrove tunnels (children must be at least 6 years old) or strolling the boardwalks and trails with holiday music filling the air all around the campus!
There will be holiday nature crafts - pinecone birdfeeders, nature crowns and picture frame decorating - as well as a Newark to Vero Beach visit by our own Tropical Santa. From 5:30 Non- Stop Flights - 6 pm the Beachland Singing Sharks will perform carols, followed from 7 - 7:45 pm by the Sebastian River Middle School Madrigal Singers. Live music will also be provided throughout the evening by Boat Captain's Blue Grass, Jingle Jammers, and Heart of Oak. Fee for admission is $5 for adults and children 12 and older, and $3 for children 2 - 11. Admission is free for ELC members and children under age 2.
For more information, visit www.discoverelc.org
Night Sounds at Sebastian Fly non-stop between Vero Beach and NYC starting at $149 each way. Flights Inlet State Park- 23 Treez offered 4 days a week. Book your trip Saturday, December 10th and fly Elite Class! 7 to 9 PM For more information, visit Sebastian Inlet State Park www.EliteAirways.com (Coconut Point) 9700 S. A1A, Melbourne Beach New Attraction & Booking Engine Elements of reggae, rock, funk and jazz fused together to make up the laid back beach sounds of 23 Treez. You can now search Indian River County Hotels & For more info., call 772-388-2750 or visit Availability as well as buy www.floridastateparks.org/sebastianinlet tickets to local museums and attractions. Visit our website Kashi Sunday Market and start planning your
Sunday, December 11th vacation today! 9:00 am - 2:00pm Join Our Mailing List! Kashi Foundation 11155 Roseland Road, Sebastian Follow us on
Hot Cinnamon Buns, Teas and Organic Coffees. Try a facial, a chair massage or a tarot card reading. Find great gifts and bargains from our many Vendors including Seasonal Organic Produce, local Artists & Crafters, Bric-a-brac, Jewelry, and vintage items. Freshly Prepared Lunch Buffet at 12 p.m. $12. Children's corner with painting, crafts & goat petting area. Free Ashram Jin Our Mailing List! tours available.
For more info, call Sunanda 404 308 8392.
Mel Fisher's Treasure Museum Open House Sunday, December 11th 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Mel Fisher's Treasure Museum 1322 US Hwy 1, Sebastian
The Annual Open House is coming up and this year Santa will make an arrival! This event is a great opportunity to view the beautiful treasures recovered from the shipwrecks off of our coast! Join Our Mailing List! For more information, visit www.melfisher.com
" Laugh for the Health of It" Laughter Program
Thursday, December 15th 10:30 a.m.
North Indian River County Library 1001 Sebastian Blvd., Sebastian
Craft Club of Sebastian Craft Show
December 17th & 18th 10 am - 3 pm
Riverview Park, Sebastian Contact U s For more information, visit Sebastian River Area www.sebastianriverartclub.org Chamber of Commerce
South Brevard Lighted Boat 70 0 Main Street Parade Sebastian, FL 3 2958
Phone: (772) 58 9-5969
Website: www.SebastianChamber.com
Email: [email protected]
GPS Coordinates: 27.8 17241, - 8 0 .468 454 Photo Credit: Pam Hill
Saturday, December 17th at Sundown
Parade Route on Intracoastal Waterway from Micco to Grant
Viewing areas at the Old Fishhouse & Chubby Mullet
They will be collecting non-perishable food items and unwrapped toys.
For more information, call 772-664-8500.
Wishing You & Yours the Happiest of Holidays!
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