Hi, just a reminder that you're receiving this email because you have expressed an interest in Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce. Don't forget to add [email protected] to your address book so we'll be sure to land in your inbox! You may unsubscribe if you no longer wish to receive our emails. It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year! To learn more about all there is to see and do in the Sebastian River Area, watch our destination videos: Sebastiian Riiver Area Destiinatiion Viideo 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)!! Please visit our website for more information and to plan your perfect Sebastian River Area getaway! 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. Be sure to do wnlo ad the Indian Rive r Co unty - Ve ro Be ach, Se bastian, & Fe llsme re App! 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.