Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition

Swells of Interest II Movie
2018-01-06 16:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Surfside Playhouse, 301 Ramp Rd, Cocoa Beach, FL, 32931, United States
Swells of Interest II is a collection of East Coast surf footage from hurricane and tropical storms, and other memorable swells from 2014 through 2017. The film features a whole lot of Central East Coast surfers, at numerous local breaks. More than just footage of storm surf, Swells of Interest II includes meteorological narratives by Mike Watson, Surfline’s Atlantic Operations Manager and lead forecaster on numerous swells, as well as individual surfers sharing their memories of the swells featured.
4pm is matinee showing
6pm is Cocktail hour with live music by Aquanuts
7pm is 2nd showing of movie
The Journeyman, a custom made surfboard by Allen White of Allen White Custom Surfboards will be raffled off during the second showing.

BCYD Cleanup
2018-01-06 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Lori Wilson Park, 1500 N Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL, 32931, United States
BCYD Cleanup at Lori Wilson Park (North Entrance)
Saturday, Jan 6, 2018 @ 10:00 a.m.
Hosted by: Brevard County Young Democrats
Group leaders will provide grabbers, buckets, latex gloves, and trash bags. Participants should provide water, sunscreen, and snacks (if needed). Meet at North Parking Lot of Lori Wilson Park at 10 am.

Impromtu Neighborhood Hike
2018-01-06 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | FL
Sorry for the short lead-time.
We will take a slow, easy hike starting at the small parcel of Turkey Creek Sanctuary that is EAST of the creek. Do NOT drive to the main Turkey Creek Sanctuary entrance. The parking area is on grass off of Briar Creek Blvd. opposite the Glennbrooke Assisted Living Facility. Please arrive at 8:45 for a prompt 9:00 AM start. I drive a small, old, blue-gray, Toyota Tacoma pick-up.
We will hike south and continue into the Cameron Preserve and the Malabar Scrub Sanctuary (West). We will walk a loop and return to our cars.
• What to bring
Please wear sturdy walking shoes or boots that can get dirty. There may be mud in spots. Also bring a bottle of water. No restrooms are available. However, the pace will be leisurely and we can stop to answer Nature’s Call. Small binoculars might be a good idea but I am not a birder, so I cannot help with identification.
• Important to know
Off-road bicyclists will be present and we must yield right-of-way when they approach. Hikers should shout “Bike-up!” if one approaches the lead hikers and “Bike-back!” if one approaches from the rear.

STPS North Cleanup
2018-01-06 08:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York), 2017-11-04 08:00 - 10:00 (America/Halifax) | Cherie Down Park, 8492 Ridgewood Avenue, Cape Canaveral, FL, 32920, United States
STPS has adopted Cherie Down Park in Cape Canaveral as part of the Keep Brevard Beautiful Adopt-a-Shore project. Volunteers pick up litter on the first Saturday after the first Thursday of each month starting at 8:00 am and usually finishing by 10 am. Volunteers can receive community service hours. Materials for cleanup activities are provided, including trash bags, gloves, sunscreen and tools.

STPS South Cleanup
2018-01-06 08:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York), 2017-12-09 08:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York), 2017-11-04 08:00 - 10:00 (America/Halifax) | Coconut Point Park, 3535 S Highway A1a, Melbourne Beach, FL, 32951, United States
STPS has adopted Coconut Point Park in Melbourne Beach as part of the Keep Brevard Beautiful Adopt-a-Shore project. Volunteers pick up litter on the first Saturday after the first Thursday of each month starting at 8:00 am and usually finishing by 10 am. Volunteers can receive community service hours. Materials for cleanup activities are provided, including trash bags, gloves, sunscreen and tools.

2018 SCPA Strategic Planning Meeting
2018-01-04 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | FL
In accordance with SCPA bylaws and procedures, SCPA will elect Officers and four Member Delegates to the governing Board of Directors at our regular monthly meeting on Thursday, January 4, 2018. Prior to the meeting, members will receive by regular mail a copy of the ballot which lists each of the candidates along with a short bio. While this slate of candidates was created by the SCPA nominating committee, we will continue to accept nominations up until we actually vote. The election will occur during the brief, specially convened Annual Membership Meeting.
Following the elections, we will hold a Strategic Planning meeting during which everyone in attendance will be encouraged to participate. Our plan is to break the audience up into 5 or 6 teams to brainstorm ideas for moving a progressive agenda and progressive candidates forward in 2018. Needless to say, we all need to work together to create the change that is so badly needed in Brevard County, Florida and nationally.
Bring a friend on January 4th, and let’s continue to build Team SCPA and the progressive community!

Hightower Beach Cleanup
2017-12-24 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York), 2017-10-29 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Halifax) | Hightower Beach Park, 815 Highway A1A, Satellite Beach, FL, 32937, United States
The Humanist Community of the Space Coast invites you to help keep Hightower Beach clean. This cleanup takes place every other Sunday from 9 AM until 10 AM. Please contact Mary Froment at mcm.froment@gmail.com for more information.

Jolly Days
2017-12-23 10:00 - 15:00, 2017-12-22 10:00 - 15:00, 2017-12-21 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Brevard Zoo, 8225 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL, 32940, United States
Strap on your jingle bells and head to the Zoo for a flurry of festive fun including animal encounters, games, crafts and a DJ! Best of all, our keepers will be presenting some of the animals with holiday “gifts” and other seasonal enrichment items.
Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available for photos from 11 am to 1 p.m. All activities included with Zoo admission. Presented by our corporate partners.

STPS North Cleanup
2017-12-09 08:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Cherie Down Park, 8492 Ridgewood Avenue, Cape Canaveral, FL, 32920, United States
STPS has adopted Cherie Downs Park in Cape Canaveral as part of the Keep Brevard Beautiful Adopt-a-Shore project. Volunteers pick up litter on the first Saturday after the first Thursday of each month starting at 8:00 am and usually finishing by 10 am. Volunteers can receive community service hours. Materials for cleanup activities are provided, including trash bags, gloves, sunscreen and tools.

Ocean Reef Beach Festival 2017
2017-12-02 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | FL
All-day celebration of the ‘Ocean Lifestyle’! Join us for live music, food trucks, surf and beach oriented exhibits, educational and conservation booths, kids activities and much more!

BMW Margaritas for Mangroves Holiday Charity Event for the Lagoon!
2017-12-01 18:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Melbourne BMW, 1432 South Harbor City Boulevard, Melbourne, FL, 32901, United States
Margaritas for Mangroves: A Holiday Charity Event for our Lagoon!
Presented by the Marine Resources Council & Hosted by Melbourne BMW: A benefit to support the Marine Resources Council’s efforts to save the Indian River Lagoon!
Friday December 1, 2016. (6:30 pm – 9:30 pm)
Location: Melbourne BMW
1432 S Harbor City Blvd Melbourne, FL 32901
Event Experience:
Doors open from 6:30pm – 9:30pm * $25 Limited Admission
Featuring: Complimentary Tapas & Margarita Service (6:30 p.m.– 8:30p.m.), Party rusumes until 9:30 pm with Winning Margarita Making Contest Announcement , Live Music, Silent Auction, Prizes, & Keynote Speaker.
MRC is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. All donations are tax deductible.
To sponsor, volunteer, & participate, or for further details, please Contact Steve at 321-978-8862 or email: SharkeyMRC@gmail.com
Please visit our friend Sergio at Tequila Azul in Viera FL, for awesome authentic Mexican food made from scratch! Ask Sergio, last year’s margarita contest winner, for the best Margarita on the Lagoon!
Who is going to win Best Margarita on the Lagoon this year?
Sign up today!
The winning Margarita takes home bragging rights and a free advertising/marketing package from our media partners.
Thank you to our participating Sponsors and Margarita Making Contestants! Melbourne BMW, Old School Pizza, Tequila Azul, Chili’s Palm Bay, & WFIT.
What We Do For You & The Lagoon!
Monitor Lagoon Water Quality & Heath * Restore Habitats * Educate the Community * Influence Legislative Action & Policy * Focus on Conservation * Since 1983
Together we can bring the lagoon back to a healthy, productive system!
Thank you for contributing!
A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.” The toll-free number of the department is 1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352) – calling from within the state of Florida, or (850) 410-3800 – calling from outside of Florida. The department’s website is http://www.800helpfla.com. [s. 496.412(1)(c), F.S.].

November 18 Chapter Meeting
2017-11-18 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Suntree Viera Public Library, 902 Jordan Blass Dr, Melbourne, FL, 32940, United States
Asking Rep. Posey to sponsor national climate legislation.

City of Palm Bay Sustainability Board vote
2017-11-16 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | City Hall, City Manager, 120 Malabar Rd SE, Palm Bay, FL, 32907, United States
Come out and support the creation of a sustainability board in the city of Palm Bay. This board will help design a road map to assist the city in committing to 100% clean energy. Wear green, speak or quietly support with your presence (especially if you live in Palm Bay). Help spread the word! Email or call if you can’t attend.

Round table discussion of local environmental issues.
2017-11-16 06:30 - 08:30 (America/New_York) | Unitarian Universalist of the Space Coast – Friendship Fellowship at Pineda, 3115 Friendship Pl, Rockledge, FL, 32955, United States
Joint meeting with the Partnership for a Sustainable Future and the Sierra Club. This will be a roundtable discussion about current issues facing our area. A good time to bring ideas forward.

Rolling with the League
2017-11-15 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | American Muscle Car Museum, Melbourne, FL, United States
League of Women Voters of the Space Coast accrues funds in the League of Women Voters of Florida Education fund to use for educating the citizens of Brevard County in areas that include:
– Voter Education – such as candidate forums, registration, and providing details for amendments on our ballots
– Solar Co-op promotion and education
– Indian River Lagoon Issues and how citizens can help
– Promotion of Public School Programs – such as timely topics to teach the public about career development planning to support local businesses, recycling awards programs to teach students sustainable practices
– Provide community awareness of Human Trafficking, homeless students, Children’s Oral Health issues, and many other children, women, and family concerns.
Donations made to this fund for this event are tax deductible minus $20 fee to cover food and beverages.
REGISTRATION is required by Wednesday, NOVEMBER 8, 2017
A donation of $75 allows admittance for one, a donation of $100 allows admittance for two. Please note that the website indicates no fee but a donation is required for admittance. If you are bringing a guest, only register yourself and send a check for $100.
All donations must be made by check prior to the event. The donation amount minus $20 for food and beverages are tax deductible. Receipts will be mailed upon receipt of the donation.
Checks are to be made out to:
LWVF Education Fund
Mail checks to:
LWVSC
6629 Canal Rd
Melbourne Village, Fl 32904
Dress is business casual.
Registration cancellations will be accepted until Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at 5:00 PM

Protect Our Waters
2017-11-12 14:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Front Street Park, 2205 South Front Street, Melbourne, FL, 06513, United States
Join Anglers for Conservation for a fun and relaxing evening on the Indian River Lagoon to help support the programs AFC conducts throughout the state.
Tickets and sponsorships available soon.
Contact Mike Conneen at mike@anglersforconservation.org for more info.

MRC Conservation Awards Dinner & Benefit
2017-11-11 18:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | MRC Ted Moorhead Lagoon House, 3275 Dixie Highway NE, Palm Bay, FL, 32905, United States
MRC Annual Conservation Awards Dinner!
Saturday November 11, 2017. 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Marine Resources Council
Ted Moorhead Lagoon House
3275 Dixie Highway NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905
Join the Marine Resources Council for an awards ceremony &charity dinner to raise funds, to help save the Indian River Lagoon!
For more event details and to register please visit https://mrcawards.eventbrite.com.
MRC Annual Conservation Awards Dinner Experience
Doors open from 6:15pm – 9:30pm * $75 Limited Early Bird Admission (Price will increase to $100)
* $700 VIP Table * $275 Naming Boardwalk VIP Pass
Featuring: ComplimentaryFood & Adult Beverage Service (6:15 p.m.– 8 p.m.),Live Music, Silent Auction & Prizes, Keynote Speaker, Awards Ceremony, & More!
Keynote Speaker Nancy Higgs: former Brevard County Commissioner and lifetime lagoon advocate, recently completed the Boston Marathon. She will talk about her lifetime of protecting the lagoon as it relates to her efforts to prepare for the Marathon. Lagoon restoration will be a marathon and a sprint! Restoring the lagoon, like running a marathon, will take dedication, commitment, perseverance, empowerment, and patience. Our lagoon community must respond to the devastation of our water with the resolve of a Fearless Marathon Runner. (Nancy ran for team 261 Fearless!) If we can harness the full talent and potential of the lagoon community, in the long run, we can achieve a healthy return of our estuary.
Event Tickets
Early Bird VIP Table $600 (will increase to $700).
Reserve a table of your own for up to 8 total people, for a festive and memorable night on the lagoon! VIP Table includes all the amenities of General Admittance.
Early Bird Naming Boardwalk VIP Pass $225 (will increase to $275).
Be one of the first supporters to be inscribed on the MRC Naming Boardwalk. VIP Pass includes all the amenities of General Admittance, featuring: Naming Boardwalk Inscription Space for you (up to 16 spaces), Complimentary Food & Adult Beverage Service (6:15p.m.–8 p.m.), Live Music, Silent Auction & Prizes, Keynote Speaker, & Awards Ceremony! We are Thrilled to enact this Naming Boardwalk, so you can dedicate a piece of the boardwalk to loved ones, a grandparent, spouse, child, grandchild, or even a furry pet, specially engraved with name & birth-date. The boardwalk will honor the past, and carry on the tradition of a community-based commitment to conservation of the lagoon into the future. Space is limited, so reserve yours today! We will contact you for inscription details.
Early Bird General Admittance $75 (will increase to $100).
Featuring: Complimentary Food & Beverage Service (7 p.m.–9 p.m.) Live music, Silent Auction & Prizes, Keynote Speaker, Awards Ceremony, & More! Seating is not assigned and is available in first com first serve basis. If you would like your own table please register for a VIP Table. Complimentary Food & Beverage Service ends at 8 p.m.
Your support of this event and the Marine Resources Council (MRC) directly funds programs and services for the well-being of the Indian River Lagoon. Your participation makes a great difference. The more community involvement we have, the louder our voice is!
MRC Awards Ceremony!
*Project of the Year Award
*Stan Blum Award for Conservation
*Albert Tuttle Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service to the Indian River Lagoon
*Maggy Bowman Award for Outstanding Service to the Indian River Lagoon by an Elected Official
*Paul Kroegal Award for Outstanding Service to the Indian River Lagoon by a Government Employee
What We Do For You & The Lagoon!
Monitor Lagoon Water Quality & Heath * Restore Habitats * Educate the Community
* Influence Legislative Action & Policy * Focus on Conservation * Since 1983
Together we can bring the lagoon back to a healthy, productive system! Thank you for contributing!
MRC is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. All donations are tax deductible.
A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.” The toll-free number of the department is 1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352) – calling from within the state of Florida, or (850) 410-3800 – calling from outside of Florida. The department’s website is http://www.800helpfla.com. [s. 496.412(1)(c), F.S.].
To sponsor, volunteer, participate, or for further details, please contact
Steve Sharkey at 321-978-8862 or email SharkeyMRC@gmail.com.
Thank You to our Sponsors, Donors, our Board, Staff, Volunteers, & Participants
for making this Sucessfull Evening Possible!

Hike the Prairie Lakes WMA
2017-11-11 08:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | FL
Join us for a 5 mile hike on the back loop of this Wildlife Management Area. The total distance might be slightly more since we can take a couple of short side walks. Also a bald eagle nest is visible from the main road a short drive farther from the parking area.
This is one of the rare, no-hunting weekends.
A daily usage fee of $3 per person or $6 per vehicle is charged by the Florida Wildlife Commission. Carpooling from Brevard is encouraged.
Further details to come. Announcing this early so people can put it on their calendar. RSVPs to open in October.

Indian River Lagoon Garbage Classic
2017-11-11 08:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Walking Tree Brewery, 3209 Dodger Rd, Vero Beach, FL, 32960, United States
SAVE THE DATE!
Join us on the river for our First Annual Indian River Garbage Classic, benefiting CCA of the Treasure Coast! Any craft small or large is welcome to join in and make a difference. We’ve got awesome prizes, raffle items and more! After party & awards immediately following at Riverside Cafe.
Sea Sup Go is offering a huge discount on paddle board rentals if you need something to float on. Click here for more information:
https://www.seasupgo.com/rentals/
More details coming soon!!

Rootfire Beach Cleanup Nov 11th
2017-11-11 08:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | FL
Nov 11th – 8am – 10pm > Rootfire Beach Cleanup with Endless Summer Radio & Endless Summer Tattoo. More info coming soon. Just wanted to get the date out. Someone will WIN 2 VIP Tickets to ROOTFIRE just for helping out. Love it. Stoked. Please invite and SHARE.

Wagner Creek Public Visioning Workshop
2017-11-08 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | FL
Please join The Nature Conservancy for a public design workshop as we develop a community vision to restore the banks of the historic Wagner Creek into a resilient waterway and inviting public space. Lunch will be provided!
Meet us between the Professional Arts Building and Wagner Creek, walking distance from the Metrorail’s Civic Center Station.

Save Our Lagoon Project Plan!
2017-11-07 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Ted Moorhead Lagoon House, 3275 Dixie Highway Northeast, Palm Bay, FL, 32905, United States
Please join us at MRC’s Ted Moorhead Lagoon House Tuesday, November 7th, 2017 at 12 pm, for an educational lunchtime seminar about Brevard County’s Save Our Lagoon Project Plan, presented by Terry Casto, a member of the Citizen Oversight Committee. He will be discussing the threats that the Indian River Lagoon faces and how they are being adressed in regards to the Save Our Lagoon Project Plan.
What is the Save Our Lagoon Project Plan?
In order to reduce serious human impacts on the Indian River Lagoon, such as dense algae blooms and massive fish kills, Brevard County Citizens were given the option by the Brevard County Commission to vote on a half-cent sales tax dedicated to restoration of the Indian River Lagoon. Commissioners only agreed to the referendum after seeing the Save Our Indian River Lagoon Plan, which lays out a detailed, prioritized plan to reduce Lagoon impacts to sustainable levels. On November 8, 2016, 193,066 Brevard County voters (62.4%) approved taxing themselves for ten years to fix the Indian River Lagoon.
To find more information about the plan before attending, visit: http://www.brevardfl.gov/SaveOurLagoon/Home.
The event is free and open to the public. Attendees must register. If interested and able, we ask participants to donate $5 toward our guest speaker series. This educational series is a long-standing and cherished program of the MRC that is supported by volunteers and the community’s charitable giving. All donations are tax-deductible.
Attendees are encouraged and welcome to bring and enjoy their lunch during the seminar!
For more information on the Marine Resources Council, please visit SaveTheIRl.org.

Learn to Surf Picnic & Beach Cleanup
2017-10-29 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | FL
Learn to surf picnic and beach cleanup. Join Surfrider, Catalyst Surf Shop, Florida Tech BGSA, and Melbourne High Surf Team for this fun free event! Bring a picnic lunch and make a day of it! After all the storms, the beach needs your help! Let’s pick up all the refuse and debris.

Howl-O'Clean
2017-10-29 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Halifax) | Robert P Murkshe Memorial Park, 1600 S Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931, Cocoa Beach, FL, 32931, United States
Howl-O’Clean
Sun, Oct 29, 9am – noon, meet at Murkshe Park @ 16th St, Cocoa Beach
Come out to this family-friendly, costumes encouraged, cleanup on Sunday, October 29 in South Cocoa Beach! There will be goodies for the kids and giveaways for the grown folks! Dress to impress!
