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Vero Beach, Fl - Ed. 8.3.2023 | |
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Hello FLASHERS~
Welcome to August FLASHERS... Known to be the hottest month of the year. I'd love to tell you that July decided to steal that title this year and that this heat is set to subside ... but that is yet to be seen. The 'Dog Days of Summer' started the first week of July and will continue through August 11th. So...We shall see!
I believe there are two times each year when we can all hit a reset button; January 1st and August. I guess August gives us that opportunity because it ushers in the first day of school. Students start back this year next Thursday, August 10th. Here is a link to the IRC School calendar that you might want to print out.
The start of school was always a time to set new goals, implement a routine, (yea...that lasted about two weeks) put in place an organizational system, new notebooks, pens, clothes, shoes, makeup for us gals, haircuts for you guys, new activity and organizations to sign up for. Wasn't all of that always so exciting? I LOVED the first day of school and I always took pride in all of my new school supplies and felt like I had already achieved so much by just getting everything on my school supply list accomplished. Books covered, 4 #2 pencils, 1 red pen, 2 blue pens, a protractor, (did we ever use those?) a ruler, pencil sharpener. Check, check and check! I was off to a fantastic start and I looked really cute in my new clothes, shoes and haircut. Did you feel a similar sense of accomplishment?
Think about it, FLASHERS! The start of a new school year always gave us the gift of a clean slate. I don't think we have to give that clean slate up just because we don't conduct our day according to the ringing of a bell. So, get out your erasers and wipe your slate clean and start all over again to set new goals!
If you are in the position to help other children feel that sense of pride in being prepared and having the right school supplies...PLEASE take a moment to help by participating in one of the many School Supply donation campaigns, Snyder Plumbing has drop off locations all around town. Check out the post below for details.
Wishing you a Clean Slate, FLASHERS! Take a moment to reset some priorities and goals! :)
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TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE SALES TAX FREE DAYS
ON SCHOOL SUPPLIES THROUGH THIS SUNDAY
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THIS WEEK'S
WACKY WORD QUIZ
Send us your answer to #4 or #12 and we will enter you for a chance to win a $20 gift certificate to Barefoot Cafe.
Click Here to send us your answer.
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Thank you to all who participated in our quiz this past week. The winners of the Barefoot Cafe certificate is:
LAST WEEK'S WINNER!
Peggy Nickless
Last week's answer:
#1C - Roger. Over and Out
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Kids Corner for crafts, recipes, games, experiments, tips etc. to keep your children entertained and busy!!
All activities are easy, fun & kid-friendly!
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Handprint Butterfly Craft
Supplies:
Colored paper, markers, pencil, scissors, glue googly eyes
Directions:
- Using colored paper and a pencil, outline your child’s hand. Repeat this 4 times.
- Cut out the handprints.
- Draw and cut out a long oval for the butterfly body, a circle for the butterfly head, and two small ovals for the butterfly antenna.
- Glue together two of the handprints on the palm area, one facing upwards and one facing downwards to create wings. Repeat again to create the other wing.
- Glue the circle for the head to the top of the long oval body. Then glue the small oval antennas to the top of the circle head.
- Place the butterfly’s body in the middle of both handprint wings and glue them together.
- Glue googly eyes on the butterfly’s head.
- Using a marker, draw the butterfly’s mouth and any desired butterfly wing patterns.
Click Here For a Helpful Website
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Black Magic Riddle Game
Rules:
- You must be in a room with a black object in it.
- Two people, called spies, must know the secret behind black magic.
Directions:
- The two spies explain to the other children that they can read each other's minds.
- Spy 1 will leave the room.
- While Spy 1 is no longer in the room, Spy 2 will ask the other children to pick any object in the room and clarify what color it is.
- Spy 1 returns to the room.
- Spy 2 will ask Spy 1 a series of questions, such as “Is it the blue shoe?”. Spy 1 will answer “no” to every question asked by Spy 2. Spy 2 must hold off on asking Spy 2 a question using the correct object.
- After a few different objects, Spy 2 will then ask about a black-colored object, such as “Is it the black chair?”. Spy 1 will answer “no.” However, Spy 1 knows that the object directly after the black one is the correct one.
- Spy 2 will then ask Spy 1 if the correct object chosen by the kids is the object and Spy 2 will answer “Yes”.
Secret:
- The object chosen directly after the black object is the correct one that was picked by the other children.
Tip: These games are great for problem-solving and collaborative thinking!
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I am a unique girl looking for a more laid-back home that will give me the patience and space to open up. I can be a bit sassy so training may be helpful in teaching me the rules of the world. I enjoy playing fetch and would love to settle down next to you after a long day. Ready to give a girl a second chance at love? Set up a meet & greet. Requirements: Martingale
Collar; Children 10+. Remember, Adoption Fees are waived for Adults for
August's Clear the Shelter Event!
Click Here to visit our website.
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This little girl is a true scream queen - not really, she's just a bit of a scaredy cat. She was found as a stray so who knows what was chasing her out there! We do know that she certainly is pretty. It will take her a bit to warm up, but we think she will do well in a nice quiet home with loving, patient humans to help guide her way. Come on in and see if she's the right
girl for you. Clear the Shelter Event applies to Adult cats too!
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Plan Your Trip For Fall Foliage | |
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FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
With each new year we collect precious memories and among those memory deposits are those momentous first day of school pictures. This link has some cute ideas to help you add to your memory bank.
Send FLASH your child's photo so that we can share them in the coming weeks.
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New Study shows people who workout on the weekends have the same benefits as those who work out throughout the week.
If you often find yourself too busy to squeeze exercise into your Monday-Friday, a new study should help alleviate any anxiety you feel about it. It was recently published that “weekend warriors” who work out mostly on Saturdays and Sundays had similarly lower risks of cardiovascular disease and stroke as those who got their sweat sessions in throughout the week.
Researchers looked at data on 89,573 individuals involved in the U.K. Biobank, a large-scale biomedical database. Using the guidance that people should aim for 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity per week, they examined whether it mattered when those minutes were achieved.
About 42% of the subjects were active weekend warriors and 24% were active-regular exercisers, spreading their workouts out over several days. Both patterns were associated with lower risks of heart attack, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, and stroke, when compared to an inactive group.
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Message Center
The message center goes modern and just in time for the start of school. This sleek board was made from a piece of glass that's painted on the back and framed to resemble a window. Messages written with dry-erase markers can be wiped off easily and updated on a daily basis. Another idea is to find an old frame at one of the many second hand shops we have in Vero. Spray paint the frame a gloss white and paint one side of the glass a color of your choice. Voila! You're on your way to an organized year. :)
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Pre Apprentice Program Registration Now Open | |
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Youth Guidance offers (at no charge) the only Construction Pre Apprentice program in Indian River County. And it's state approved.
The YG PA program is focused on making 17-24 young men and women "work ready" for the booming construction trades in IRC. Our third class is forming now and will run from September 12, 2023 to May 16, 2024 at Vero Beach High School.
Contact Jim Kerns at 772 571 3605.
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Florida's Two Week Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday Begins July 24th
Florida's Back-to-School sales tax holiday begins this Monday, July 24th thru Sunday, August 6th. For the first time the State approved a second Back-to-School sales tax holiday which will begin Monday, January 1st, 2024 thru January 14th, 2024. Governor DeSantis signed the 2023-2024 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday after the bill was passed by the Florida Legislature.
This is a great opportunity for students and families to save on school expenses in preparation for the 2023 Fall start of classes, and again in January for the second half of the school year.
Eligible tax-free items include backpacks, notebooks, laptops, footwear, and much more.
To view the full list, click here.
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LAUNCH SCHEDULE
Date: Wednesday, August 9th, 2023
Vehicle: Virgin Galactic SpaceShipTwo
Mission: Galactic 02
Launch Site: Air launch to Suborbital flight
Launch Window: 8:00 PM ET
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THIS FRIDAY, AUGUST 4TH, 2023
Galleries and businesses in historic downtown Vero Beach participate in the First Friday Gallery Stroll held from 5 to 8 p.m. on the first Friday of every month. The stroll is based along 14th Avenue from 19th Street to 23rd Street and the surrounding area. Both galleries and select businesses exhibit new artwork each month in a lively gallery reception atmosphere. Come enjoy a great night out ... Gather your friends! :)
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COMEDY ZONE & LIVE IN THE LOOP | |
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Saturday, August 5th
1:00pm - 4:00pm
A BOB MARLEY ROCKIN' REGGAE & TROPICAL SOUL PARTY with the TOGETHERNESS BAND!
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Sunday, August 6th
1:00pm - 4:00pm
PETTY NICKS: THE ULTIMATE DUO TRIBUTE!
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SAVE MONEY ON COLLEGE TEXTBOOKS
Many of you have children heading off to college for the first time. The College Board estimates that the average student spends $1200 a year on books and supplies. To help reduce that expense, U.S. NEWS has a website that offers help. Click here and follow the links suggested.
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Penne Alla Vodka
Ingredients:
1 pound penne, 3 cloves minced garlic, 1 finely chopped onion, 3 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 cup vodka, 28oz Cento San Marzano peeled tomatoes, 1 cup heavy cream, 1 cup Parmesan, red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon salt, ground pepper
Directions:
- Cook the pasta according to the packaging.
- Saute the garlic and onions in 2 tablespoons butter and the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat until soft.
- Pour in the vodka, being careful if your stove has an open flame (remove the pan from the heat before adding).
- Cook and reduce for 2 to 3 minutes, then pour in the peeled tomatoes.
- Stir the mixture until it's thoroughly combined, then reduce the heat to low.
- Pour in the heavy cream. Stir to combine, then turn heat to the lowest simmer possible.
- Sprinkle in the red pepper flakes and add salt and pepper to taste.
- Finally, stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon butter.
- Pour the drained pasta into the sauce and toss to combine.
- Sprinkle on the Parmesan.
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HSVB temporarily closes admission department
The Humane Society of Vero Beach is having to temporarily close admissions down due to a significant increase in owner surrenders and strays entering the shelter. HSVB is beyond capacity and has had a 71% increase in owner surrenders and 25% increase in strays, year to date.
Despite the temporary closure, HSVB remains committed to finding forever homes for the animals currently in their care. Adoption services are still available, and is fully staffed to answer inquiries, facilitate adoption processes, and assist potential adopters in finding the perfect furry companion. In addition, HSVB is helping by providing tips on their website if you found a dog or if you need to rehome a dog.
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