PET OF INSIDE MELBOURNE THE WEEK Tuxedo calt ‘Lillie’ loves to play Page A7 FREE LOAF OF ITALIAN BREAD! Vol. 10, No. 20 Your Local News and Information Source • www.HometownNewsOL.com Friday, Dec. 6, 2013 When You Buy Any Regular Price Pizza Tuesday, Thursday, & Sunday Community Pregnancy Resources announces Not to be combined with other offers calendar new executive director FRIDAY, DEC. 6 By Chris Fish meet client needs, and the Delta Airlines and TJX 080768 4301 N. Wickham Rd. [email protected] policies and procedures Companies. • Antiques and Col- approved by the board of Linda Evans, board pres- 242-3003 lectibles: The Brevard MELBOURNE — Preg- directors. ident of Pregnancy pizza4dinner.com Antiques and Collectibles nancy Resources has a Ms. Blanchard previous- Resources, said she is con- Club will hold its monthly new face joining the team. ly worked at Pregnancy fident Ms. Blanchard is the We have real NY Italian Bread meeting Friday, Dec. 6 at the Pilar Blanchard was Resources as the client perfect person for the job. fresh baked daily on premises! Suntree/Viera Public appointed the new execu- services manager for three “Pilar’s extensive experi- Library, 902 Jordan Blass tive director for Pregnancy years, after serving as a ence in human resources, Drive, Viera, at 10 a.m. she Resources. volunteer. Prior to joining management, project said. “During her The subject will be sports. Ms. Blanchard is the nonprofit, she spent development and crisis oped Bring one item for study years as client services responsible for the day-to- 10 years as a human intervention counseling manager, Pilar greatly and implemented an and discussion. day operations of the cen- resources professional for uniquely qualify her to extensive training pro- The group is open to any- increased the scope and ter, as well as implement- corporations including serve as executive director effectiveness of her gram for volunteer client one having an interest in ing necessary programs to Reebok International, of Pregnancy Resources,” learning about antiques and department. She devel- See PREGNANCY, A3 collectibles. For additional informa- tion, call George at (321) 254-5831 or Melinda at ‘Festival of (321) 777-1374. We have a new cat! • Eau Gallie Library events: The following pro- grams will be held at the Wreaths Gala’ to Eau Gallie Public Library, 1521 Pineapple Ave., Mel- bourne: • Adult Programs: benefit Devereux Art on Display by Siri Lynn German, coordinated by Siri German and Lori Knerick. Florida • Fridays from 2-4 p.m. – The Master Gardeners Third annual event When “The Charity answer your questions at to be hosted at One Chicks” approached One their weekly garden clinic. Senior Place Senior Place to host this • Thursday, Dec. 12, 10 year’s gala, Ms. Ridner a.m. –Discuss Housekeep- said the Viera-based By Amanda Hatfield Anderson ing by Marilynne Robinson business gladly agreed. with Lou Ortega and the [email protected] “This year’s recipient of Second Friday Book Group. the funds raised will be BREVARD — The holi- • Youth Services Programs: Devereux Florida, which day season is a time for • Thursdays at 11 a.m. – cares for 1,000 children in giving — especially to Preschool storytime. Join in Brevard,” Ms. Ridner those who need it most. for songs, stories and a craft! added. “The monies On Friday, Dec. 6, One (Sorry, no storytime on Dec. raised will provide Christ- Senior Place will host the 26). mas gifts for children, third annual Festival of For more information, call who would otherwise Wreaths Gala and Silent (321) 255-4304. likely not receive any- Auction from 5:30 to 8:30 • Toys for Tots drop off thing.” p.m. All proceeds from location: Sorelli Hair Studio Admission to the Festi- this year’s event will ben- & Spa will be an official drop val of Wreaths is $5 or a efit Devereux Florida. off location for Toys for Tots, gift card. “The event was origi- now through Dec. 18. If attendees choose to nally started by a group of The theme this year is bring a gift card as their women, who call them- “Learning is fun,” which admission, Ms. Ridner selves ‘The Charity means every child supports said gift cards from Target Chicks,’ — Kate Hagberg, will have at least one educa- or Walmart would be a Denise LeBlanc, Lisa tionally focused toy, for great choice. Laudato and Michelle their gender/age group, in “Many people donate Buchanan,” said Kathi their Toys for Tots bag. toys and games that are Ridner, director of One As added incentive for our appropriate for younger Senior Place. “Their goal Photo by Paul Lepinskie clients who bring in a toy children, but there are was to raise money for a donation, is they will be eli- teenagers in Devereux’s Karessa, 2, and Caress Mbaye, 4, of Melbourne receive the cat they just adopted at the variety of nonprofit gible to receive service spe- programs, who need a SPCA’s temporary location in Melbourne Square Mall on Saturday, Nov. 30. The cat organizations in Brevard cials during the dates of our gift for the holidays,” she store will be open through the holidays through Dec. 31. The store front opened on collection. County each holiday sea- Stop by to donate help us son.” See WREATHS, A2 Black Friday, Nov. 29. make Brevard children See CALENDAR, A2 ‘Community Free Day’ at the Brevard Museum ENTERTAINMENT B1 By Amanda Hatfield Anderson Day, with free admission to Beginning at 11:30 a.m. more.” writes historical fiction,” HOLIDAY CONCERT [email protected] the museum, as well as tons “Safari Todd” will be at the In addition to Safari Mrs. Burris said. “The of exciting activities. museum all day with spe- Todd’s thrilling presenta- museum is the perfect BREVARD — With the “This is our second year cial hands-on presenta- tion, local author Jaimie place for Jaimie to do both a holiday season officially of hosting a Community tions. Engle will host a book sign- book reading and signing.” arriving on the Space Coast, Free Day the first Saturday “Safari Todd brings with ing for her new book, Attendees to the Brevard residents will have the of December,” said Rachel him an assortment of “Clifton Chase and the Museum’s Community Free opportunity to explore Burris, assistant director snakes, scorpions, alliga- Arrow of Light,” which is a Day will also have the many wonderful things the and director of education. tors and spiders,” Mrs. Bur- wonderful historic fiction opportunity to bid on a area has to offer, in between “An event that is free is ris said. “All animals are read for children. Ms. Engle decorated holiday tree. holiday shopping. always good around the able to be held, with proper will also speak about the “The Brevard Museum On Saturday, Dec. 7, the holidays, and having a ‘Free guidance. Safari Todd talks writing process. Guild is decorating the tree, Brevard Museum of History Day’ helps people see what about each animal — their “We’ve added another with a Florida theme,” Mrs. and Natural Science will a wonderful resource the life in the wild, proper care layer this year with local TIPPING A3 host its Community Free museum is.” and handling and much writer Jaimie Engle, who See FREE, A4 MMB to celebrate season of giving Local charities to benefit friends; the holidays are The two holiday concerts, unwrapped toy or a non- day Cheer in the Spirit of from concert food and toy also a time for giving to hosted at the Melbourne perishable food item Giving.’” A quick guide on how to drive those who need a helping Auditorium at 7:30 p.m., instead. The local charities will tip and what to tip during hand. will feature toy and food “Collecting donations of host exhibits in the audito- the holiday season By Amanda Hatfield Anderson On Wednesday, Dec. 11 collections, as well as food and toys has been a rium’s west wing, and and Thursday, Dec. 12, the informative displays from tradition for many years,” guests can also enjoy a [email protected] Melbourne Municipal Band local charities. said Staci Cleveland, con- beautiful display of holiday INDEX ductor. “Having the chari- wreaths. MELBOURNE — The hol- will bring the true spirit of There is no charge for the the season — cheer and giv- concert and tickets are not ties come and exhibit is a “The South Brevard Shar- Calendar A1 Out & About B1 idays are a time for dazzling ing — as it presents “Candy required. The MMB asks new event — an extension Classified A6 Police Report A5 lights and decorations and Crossword B3 Club Scene B1 Canes and Carols.” that guests bring a new, of our concert theme, ‘Holi- See CANDY CANE, A4 Horoscopes B1 Viewpoint A6 time spent with family and Psst! Did You Know Hometown News is Free? Sign up for your FREE Subscription & Delivery Today! Call 866-913-6397 • [email protected] Email: [email protected] 779962 A2 • Melbourne Hometown News Friday, December 6, 2013 Reindeer Run 5K to be fun for the whole family By Amanda Hatfield Anderson Fun Run at 9 a.m. This year’s Reindeer Run “We have tickets to to get you in the holiday the Kids Fun Run is free. [email protected] Registration for the 5K proceeds will benefit the Universal Studios, free spirit, complete with a visit To sign up for the race Reindeer Run 5K is $30 and Police Athletic League, Ms. night stays at local area from Santa Claus.” online, visit BREVARD — Lace up the Kids Fun Run is free. Binney added. hotels, tickets to the The City of Cape Canaver- http://secure.running- your running shoes, and “When the race first Prizes for the 5K will be Brevard Zoo and merchan- al Leisure Services Depart- zone.com/reindeerrun/ or make your way out to the started out, it was to benefit awarded to the winners in dise from area businesses,” ment will host the 18th register in person at the City of Cape Canaveral the United Way,” said each age division, as well as she added.