YOU’RE INVITED TO THE BARBEQUE & MUSIC FEST

Sat Feb 3, 12pm-8pm

Boom Squad Academy

3610 South Orange Avenue Orlando 32806

YOU are officially invited to the barbecue! Join us Saturday, February 3rd at the AMAZING outdoor and indoor location, Boom Squad Academy! Enjoy the positive vibrations all day with live art, murals, spoken word, soul food and of course live, soulful music.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

General admission is available online and at the event. It is $15 online and $20 in person.

The whole family is welcome, and kids are in FREE! VIP tickets are only available online. VIP attendees will have access to designated seating. If you opt for General admission, feel free to bring a blanket or lawn chairs.

GET TICKETS HERE

FAITH BASED BUSINESS NETWORKING EVENT

Thu Feb 8, 6pm-8pm

26 Forrest Ave.

Cocoa 32922

Get set for the first Faith Based Business Networking event on Thursday February 8th at The Children's Hunger Project.

The numbers of children in need continue to grow. This meeting will bring awareness to Brevard County’s faith-based leaders of the significant hunger issues local kids are facing and how their congregations can help generate the change necessary to help hungry kids here in our own backyard.

Contact Promise for more details or to confirm attendance.

promise@thechildrenshungerproject.org

PUNK BLACK

Sat Feb 10, 7pm-11pm

1434 Pineapple Avenue Melbourne 32935

Performances by

Hijas de la Muerte, Being Hvman, Over Anna, Dea and Saint.

Punk Black has been promoting/featuring bands & artists featuring POC since 2015. February 10, this iconic promotion graces the Moon Room!

Tickets $10

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LOVE A KID LUNCHEON

Tue Feb 13, 12pm-1pm

5655 Stadium Pkwy.

Viera 32940

This event requires RSVP. Please call us at 321-610-1900 if you have questions.

Are you curious about the impact of childhood hunger in Brevard County? Look no further than the Love A Kid Luncheon, where you can gain an inside look at how The Children’s Hunger Project is making a difference in the lives of our youngest and most vulnerable citizens. Our mission is to provide primary school students with food to take home in their backpacks each weekend, and we are proud to serve over 4,000 local elementary school students in 60 Brevard schools.

BLACK BOX PAINT N SIP

Fri Feb 16, 7:30pm-10pm

5:30-8:30pm

1470 Aurora Road

Melbourne 32935

Black Box Paint and Sip with Joy Hayes. Very limited seating.

Hosted at and by Chez Quan’s,

This is a truly a master class being offered by the one and only Joy Hayes. Joy is an Orlando based painter who is well known for her stunning portraits. Her work has been featured in countless venues, galleries and festivals. Joy is also the artist behind the 2024 Black Box Blackout logo. Joy joins us at Chez Quans for an evening of education, conversation, tasty thai appetizers, WINE and of course, painting! Each of you will leave with your own original painting guided by a true expert.

Tickets $55.

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6TH ANNUAL STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL - NEW LOCATION

Sat/Sun Feb 17/18, 10am-5pm

Fred Poppe Regional Park

1951 Malabar Rd.

Palm Bay 32907

To receive $1 off admission, bring an item from the TCHP food list or a canned good to benefit the local food pantry.

Family Fun & Festivities, Plant City Strawberries, Art & Crafts, Beer & Wine, Delicious Food, Frisbee Dog Show, Bounce Houses, Strawberry Shortcake, Axe Throwing, Live Entertainment, Rock Painting, Pony Rides, Strawberry Relay, Face Painting, Hula Hoop & Pie Eating Contest, Petting Farm, Berry Cute Baby Contest, Sack Races, Corn Hole, Yummy Treats & Much More!

Learn more at

www.PalmBayFest.com

FOUNDERS FEAST HONORING THE BLACK SETTLERS OF CRANE CREEK

Sun Feb 18, 6pm-9pm

Deffebach Estate

1101 River Rd

Melbourne Beach 32951

Did you know that Melbourne's earliest settlers were black? Balaam Alan, Wright Brothers, and Peter Wright, along with 16 other freed African Americans and 15 Indigenous Americans, founded Crane Creek. Interestingly, an immigrant from Australia later renamed Crane Creek to Melbourne, giving the city its current name. Enjoy a four-course meal, prepared by renowned Chef and culinary professor, Chef Ricarya Jackson, that celebrates the soulful, innovative cuisine of our ancestors. Live Jazz performed by Kristen Warren, CREEK and special guests will set the mood for an unforgettable dining experience. Dress to impress in formal attire.

Tickets $75

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JERSEY MIKE'S

MONTH OF GIVING

Throughout March

Day of Giving - March 27

All 8 Brevard Jersey Mike's



Jersey Mike’s restaurants in Brevard at 8 locations – supports The Children’s Hunger Project through their annual “Month of Giving”.March 27 is The #DayofGiving at all Brevard County Jersey Mikes. This means that 100% of their sales for the entire day will be donated to The Children’s Hunger Project so that we can feed more kids next year. Please come to Jersey Mike’s. Invite your friends, buy lunch for your office, or take the kids out for dinner. Jersey Mike’s has gluten-free subs and you can have your order delivered by Uber Eats!

Support by walk-in, call-in, or online ordering – single AND catering orders appreciated.

BLUEBERRY FEST

Sat/Sun Apr 13/14, 10am-5pm

2500 Parkway Dr.

Melbourne 32935



3rd Annual Blueberry Fest. $1 OFF admission when you bring an item from the TCHP food list or a canned good to benefit the local food pantry.

Family Fun & Festivities, Fresh Blueberries, Art & Crafts, Free Frisbee Dog Show, Delicious Food, Beer & Wine,Bounce Houses, Berry Shortcake, Live Entertainment, Axe Throwing Tournament, Rock Painting, Blueberry Fudge, Pony Rides, Blueberry Relay, Face Painting, Hula Hoop and Pie Eating Contest, Petting Farm, Berry Cute Baby Contest, Sack Races, Train Rides, Corn Hole, Yummy Treats & Much More!

Admission $7, Kids 2 & Under Free.

Not only has the need for weekend food packages increased by more than 1,000 children this past year, food costs have soared. We need your help to ensure we are able to continue to help feed our kids. Please consider a monthly donation, a great way to help us continue to feed children at risk of hunger locally.