BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition - ECPv6.15.19//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://helpthelagoon.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20160313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20161106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20170312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20171105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180117T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180117T200000 DTSTAMP:20260408T042448 CREATED:20180108T201356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180116T234629Z UID:2791-1516210200-1516219200@helpthelagoon.org SUMMARY:Inshore Insight DESCRIPTION:FREE Event and open to all who want to fish! \nJoin us at Port Charlotte Beach Park Recreation Center for three fun-filled evenings from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. featuring top fishing guides who specialize in our local waters! Learn how\, where\, and when to fish for each species. See what the guides do to produce fish consistently. This is your chance to ask the “how to?” from the people that know! \nDoors open at 5:30 P.M.\nSeminar starts promptly at 6 P.M.\nAppetizers and refreshments included! \nJanuary 3 – Targeting Redfish with Captain Mark Crawford\nJanuary 17 – Fishing for Tarpon with Captain Jay Withers\nJanuary 31 – Fishing for Snook with Captain David Hutcherson \nFree parking. Seating is limited. Please call 941-627-1628 to reserve your spot! \nThank you to our sponsors who helped make this happen! \nIngman Marine\nCoastal Conservation Association Florida\nCaptain Ted’s Tackle\nSea Tow Charlotte Harbor URL:https://helpthelagoon.org/event/inshore-insight-3/ LOCATION:Port Charlotte Beach Park\, 4500 Harbor Boulevard\, Port Charlotte\, FL\, 33952\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helpthelagoon.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/69eb022a736f6d83a7410ebe108458fd.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180117T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180117T200000 DTSTAMP:20260408T042448 CREATED:20180108T201356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180108T201356Z UID:2792-1516210200-1516219200@helpthelagoon.org SUMMARY:Inshore Insight DESCRIPTION:FREE Event and open to all who want to fish! \nJoin us at Port Charlotte Beach Park Recreation Center for three fun-filled evenings from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. featuring top fishing guides who specialize in our local waters! Learn how\, where\, and when to fish for each species. See what the guides do to produce fish consistently. This is your chance to ask the “how to?” from the people that know! \nDoors open at 5:30 P.M.\nSeminar starts promptly at 6 P.M.\nAppetizers and refreshments included! \nJanuary 3 – Targeting Redfish with Captain Mark Crawford\nJanuary 17 – Fishing for Tarpon with Captain Jay Withers\nJanuary 31 – Fishing for Snook with Captain David Hutcherson \nFree parking. Seating is limited. Please call 941-627-1628 to reserve your spot! \nThank you to our sponsors who helped make this happen! \nIngman Marine\nCoastal Conservation Association Florida\nCaptain Ted’s Tackle\nSea Tow Charlotte Harbor URL:https://helpthelagoon.org/event/inshore-insight-4/ LOCATION:Port Charlotte Beach Park\, 4500 Harbor Boulevard\, Port Charlotte\, FL\, 33952\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helpthelagoon.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/69eb022a736f6d83a7410ebe108458fd.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180116T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180116T160000 DTSTAMP:20260408T042448 CREATED:20180104T174710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180116T230608Z UID:2659-1516093200-1516118400@helpthelagoon.org SUMMARY:2018 Florida Coasts & Ocean Day DESCRIPTION:Join the Surfrider Foundation and partners in Tallahassee on to tell Florida Legislators that our beaches\, ocean and waves matter! We’ll be supporting the plastic bag ban legislation\, water quality monitoring\, land conservation\, beach access\, and much more! \nSCHEDULE: \nJANUARY 15th:\n6:30PM-8PM: Citizen Advocacy Training @ Grasslands Brewing* (603 W Gaines St #7\, Tallahassee\, FL 32304)\n8PM-9PM Social @ Grasslands Brewing\, food from Midtown Pies \nJANUARY 16th:\n8:30AM-9:30AM: Briefing & Breakfast @ Capitol (Room 316)\n9:30AM-3:00PM: Legislative Visits @ Capitol \n*Please note\, if you can’t make the training on the 15th\, we’ll have a mini-training session and briefing over breakfast on the 16th. \nLODGING: If you’re looking for lodging\, please contact Holly Parker hparker@surfrider.org or 850-567-3393. Local Surfrider Foundation members have opened their homes for those who need a room for January 15th. Also\, if you have a hotel room with an extra bed and would be open to sharing a room- please let me know! If you’re not into sharing space\, check out hotels.com- there are still a few rooms available in the area. \nCARPOOLING: If you have room in your vehicle or you’d like to carpool to Tallahassee\, please contact Holly Parker at hparker@surfrider.org ASAP. \nATTIRE: We recommend business/professional attire for the lobby day. If you’d like\, wear something blue so we stand out! Please wear comfy shoes\, we will be covering a lot of miles! \nMEALS: We’ll provide dinner at our training on the 15th and breakfast on the 16th. You’re on your own for lunch that afternoon. There are lots of local restaurants or you can stay within the capitol and visit the cafes located on the 10th floor and lower level. \nSECURITY: You will have to go through a security screening at the capitol so leave your weapons at home! \nPlease contact Holly Parker if you have any questions/comments/concerns! URL:https://helpthelagoon.org/event/2018-florida-coasts-ocean-day/ LOCATION:Florida State Capitol Building\, 400 Monroe St\, Tallahassee\, FL\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helpthelagoon.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/4a9ea8fe0f75a5e438999f70f4171fea.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180116T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180116T160000 DTSTAMP:20260408T042448 CREATED:20180104T174710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180104T174710Z UID:2660-1516093200-1516118400@helpthelagoon.org SUMMARY:2018 Florida Coasts & Ocean Day DESCRIPTION:Join the Surfrider Foundation and partners in Tallahassee on to tell Florida Legislators that our beaches\, ocean and waves matter! We’ll be supporting the plastic bag ban legislation\, water quality monitoring\, land conservation\, beach access\, and much more! \nJANUARY 15th:\n6PM-8PM: Citizen Advocacy Training\n8PM: Social @ Midtown Pies \nJANUARY 16th:\n8:30AM-9:30AM: Briefing & Breakfast @ Capitol (Room TBD)\n9:30AM-3:00PM: Legislative Visits \nPlease contact Holly Parker if you need help with lodging\, transportation or carpooling: 850.567.3393 or hparker@surfrider.org. URL:https://helpthelagoon.org/event/2018-florida-coasts-ocean-day-2/ LOCATION:Florida State Capitol Building\, 400 Monroe St\, Tallahassee\, FL\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helpthelagoon.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/4a9ea8fe0f75a5e438999f70f4171fea-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180115T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180115T113000 DTSTAMP:20260408T042448 CREATED:20180105T182910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180115T223154Z UID:2689-1516008600-1516015800@helpthelagoon.org SUMMARY:Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr. Peace March DESCRIPTION:All are invited to join us and participate in the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Coalition Peace March on Monday\, January 15\, 2018 celebrating the life of MLK. \nLineup for the 3 mile March begins 8:30 am at The Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr. Public Library\, 955 E. University Boulevard. March kicks off at 9:30 am and proceeds to the Melbourne Civic Auditorium\, 625 E. Hibiscus Street. \nCAR POOL from Melbourne Civic Auditorium (be there no later than 8:30 am). \n****\nPress Release\nDr. Martin Luther King\, Jr.\, Coalition\, Inc.\nJanuary 6\, 2018 \nDr. Martin L. King\, Jr.\, Coalition’s 2018 Highlights for Honoring The Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr. \nThe Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr. Coalition Of Melbourne\, FL Wishes To Announce Activities Planned To Honor Dr. King. \nThe Theme on the Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr.\, Coalition\, Inc. Tee Shirts this year is “Breaking The Silence: Beyond The Dream”\, “Let’s Rise Up”. Interfaith programs are calling on people from all walks of life to “RISE UP” and speak out on the injustices facing the world; just as Dr. King did 50 years ago at The Riverside in New York. Breaking the Silence will deliver a universal call to action to “love thy neighbor.” \nThe Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr.\, Memorial Program will be Sunday\, January 14\, 2018 at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church\, 2729 Lipscomb Street in Melbourne\, FL. Our Speaker for this program will be Rev. Lorenzo Laws\, Pastor of Greater Allen Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church of Melbourne\, FL. The program will start promptly at 6:00pm. \nOn Monday\, January 15\, 2018\, At The Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr. Public Library\, 955 E. University Boulevard\, We Will Begin Our 3 Mile March/Parade\, that will kick off at 9:30 am. (We will start lining up at 8:30 am). We will continue to the Melbourne Civic Auditorium\, 625 E. Hibiscus Street and culminate with a program planned by the coalition inside of the auditorium. The program in the auditorium will start at 11:30am. There will be singing\, praise dancing and Mime by our youths from the community. We will also have a very outstanding young lady bring a short inspirational message. \nThe Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr.\, Coalition’s will once again allow participation of those who would like to continue walking and also allow motorized vehicles to be included to provide transportation for those who are now unable to walk. We would like for all Churches\, Schools\, Business and organizations to participate in this parade. We also ask that if an organization or church provide a motorized vehicle to please ask their members to ride on that vehicle. The deadline for submitting information if you will be having a motorized vehicle is January 14\, 2018. \nThe Coalition is now selling the official Countywide March T-shirts. Please contact Rose Holloway @ 321-432-0292\, Estella Edwards @ 321-544-2798 or Karen Skinner @ 321-537-6906 for correct size and price. \nThere are still prime sites left for vendor booths at the auditorium on January 15\, 2018. Fee for set-up is $50.00. For more information contact Florence Lou Riddick @ 321-345-5145 or 321-427-6434 or Estella Edwards @ 321-544-2798. \nFor any general information pertaining to the weekend celebration please contact Mr. Rodney Edwards @ 407-558-0380 or Estella Edwards @ 321-544-2798. \nRodney A. Edwards\nRodney A. Edwards\, Esq.\nPresident\n***** \nDr. Martin Luther King – I Have A Dream Speech – August 28\, 1963\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smEqnnklfYs \nMarch route here:\nhttp://www.melbourneflorida.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/22529/1452?curm=1&cury=2018 URL:https://helpthelagoon.org/event/dr-martin-luther-king-jr-peace-march/ LOCATION:Dr Martin Luther King Jr public Library\, 955 E University Blvd\, Melbourne\, FL\, 32901\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helpthelagoon.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/53dffe2adebe4ec5386bc2cb35fbb67c.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180115T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180115T110000 DTSTAMP:20260408T042448 CREATED:20180113T202131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180115T221237Z UID:2907-1516006800-1516014000@helpthelagoon.org SUMMARY:Cocoa Beach Community Beach Trash Pickup DESCRIPTION:Due to storm debris collecting on the beaches in Cocoa Beach\, Commissioner Woulas and KBB are sponsoring a Community Beach Trash Pick Up! KBB will supply trash bags and “pickers”.\nCome out and support your community to work together to clean up the beach! If you are joining KBB and Commissioner Woulas in the trash pick up you may park for free from 7th-11th Street South (at the stub end) until 11:30am. URL:https://helpthelagoon.org/event/cocoa-beach-community-beach-trash-pickup/ LOCATION:FL ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helpthelagoon.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/cb1fdc051f5301bacab80bf124a6a47a.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180113T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180113T150000 DTSTAMP:20260408T042448 CREATED:20180113T202223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180113T202223Z UID:2914-1515848400-1515855600@helpthelagoon.org SUMMARY:KBB/The Beachside Resident Cleanup DESCRIPTION:KBB/ The Beachside Resident Cleanup\nSaturday\, Jan 13\, 1pm-3pm\nBeach at Minutemen Cswy\, Cocoa Beach\nStaff will be on hand to provide grabbers\, buckets\, latex gloves\, and trash bags.\nParticipants should bring water\, sunscreen\, and snacks (if needed). URL:https://helpthelagoon.org/event/kbb-the-beachside-resident-cleanup/ LOCATION:FL ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helpthelagoon.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/fa6ed4f21cedde69e72403c518f9e209.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180113T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180113T150000 DTSTAMP:20260408T042448 CREATED:20180113T202132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180113T202133Z UID:2909-1515848400-1515855600@helpthelagoon.org SUMMARY:KBB/Beachside Resident Cleanup DESCRIPTION:KBB/ The Beachside Resident Cleanup\nSaturday\, Jan 13\, 1pm-3pm\nLori Wilson Park and Beach\, Cocoa Beach\nStaff will be on hand to provide grabbers\, buckets\, latex gloves\, and trash bags.\nParticipants should bring water\, sunscreen\, and snacks (if needed). URL:https://helpthelagoon.org/event/kbb-beachside-resident-cleanup/ LOCATION:Lori Wilson Park\, 1500 N Atlantic Ave\, Cocoa Beach\, FL\, 32931\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helpthelagoon.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/562c3a4b6d21e2732c614e9f8ab61739-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180113T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180113T140000 DTSTAMP:20260408T042448 CREATED:20180108T232507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180113T010742Z UID:2806-1515844800-1515852000@helpthelagoon.org SUMMARY:CCL Fl Space Coast Monthly Chapter Meeting DESCRIPTION:Citizens’ Climate Lobby\, CCL is working to build the political will for legislative action. For more information please sign up at\nhttp://www.citizensclimatelobby.org URL:https://helpthelagoon.org/event/ccl-fl-space-coast-monthly-chapter-meeting-3/ LOCATION:Suntree Viera Public Library\, 902 Jordan Blass Dr\, Melbourne\, FL\, 32940\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helpthelagoon.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/ef73c10be29880e540fe2f209fc5f937.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180113T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180113T113000 DTSTAMP:20260408T042448 CREATED:20171223T135321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180111T211026Z UID:2350-1515835800-1515843000@helpthelagoon.org SUMMARY:Sandy Paws Beach Cleanup DESCRIPTION:Canova Beach Cleanup\, Melbourne Beach\nHosted by Sandy Paws Brevard\n2nd Saturday of each month\n930am-1130am\nContact: hfsteinberger@yahoo.com URL:https://helpthelagoon.org/event/sandy-paws-beach-cleanup-3/ LOCATION:Canova Beach Dog Park\, 3299 S Highway A1A\, Melbourne Beach\, FL\, 32951\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helpthelagoon.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/47292cfde38273ce041ddd0de10cd73e.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180113T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180113T110000 DTSTAMP:20260408T042448 CREATED:20171219T091400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171219T091400Z UID:2182-1515834000-1515841200@helpthelagoon.org SUMMARY:Beach Clean-up - Aquarina Melbourne Beach DESCRIPTION:Join Surfrider and the Aquarina community as we cleanup our beach! Organized in memory of ‘Smarty’ a Toller retriever who loved watching the shorebirds soaring through the sky\, romping down a clean beach\, and yes\, splashing in the ocean. When participants bring back a bucket of debris\, plastics and trash\, they will receive a special “Smarty’s Army” T-Shirt! Pickup tongs\, trash receptacles and water will be provided. Bring refillable water bottles (no plastic disposable bottles please!). Student volunteer hours given. Start the New Year off right! URL:https://helpthelagoon.org/event/beach-clean-up-aquarina-melbourne-beach-2/ LOCATION:Aquarina Beach and Country Club\, 7500 S Highway A1a\, Melbourne Beach\, FL\, 32951\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helpthelagoon.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/523934a9759443534f24b49b386d048d-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180113T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180113T120000 DTSTAMP:20260408T042448 CREATED:20180108T223831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180113T234537Z UID:2795-1515832200-1515844800@helpthelagoon.org SUMMARY:Paddle Blue Cypress DESCRIPTION:• What we’ll do\nI have been waiting for a weekend day with good weather and a light breeze from the West. Thus far\, that is what is predicted. We will launch from the fish-camp as close to 9:00 as practical and paddle the western shore where cypress trees have grown several hundred feet into the lake. The woods to the west will protect us from the wind and the cypress give us something to paddle through and around as opposed to a boring open expanse of a lake. \n• What to bring\nAside from your kayak (or canoe) and paddle\, bring a PFD\, sunscreen\, a hat\, water\, plenty of snacks and a whistle. Many osprey live among the cypress so bring binoculars\, camera and ear plugs. Yes\, I am bringing ear plugs. There are so many osprey\, their combined calls can be quite loud. \n• Important to know\nThere is no fee to launch or park your vehicle. Vehicles must park two-deep (one behind the other) in the long spaces designed for a truck and a boat trailer. The fish camp has a restroom but there are no places on the lake to exit the kayak and stand up. The shoreline is densely wooded. A significant change in the weather prediction may cause a cancellation. URL:https://helpthelagoon.org/event/paddle-blue-cypress/ LOCATION:FL ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helpthelagoon.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/f3c11918e7d52880479f0ddfdf096efa.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180113T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180113T110000 DTSTAMP:20260408T042448 CREATED:20180113T202225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180113T202225Z UID:2917-1515830400-1515841200@helpthelagoon.org SUMMARY:Jetty Park Beach Cleanup DESCRIPTION:Beach Cleanup \nSaturday\, Jan 13\, 2018 8am-11am\nJetty Park\nSponsored by the Propeller Club\nQuestions\, contact: Rich Grimison 321-698-5296 URL:https://helpthelagoon.org/event/jetty-park-beach-cleanup/ LOCATION:Jetty Park\, 400 Jetty Road\, Cape Canaveral\, FL\, 32920\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helpthelagoon.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/c9b1c718d1002c363954c05249f03187.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180113T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180113T100000 DTSTAMP:20260408T042448 CREATED:20171221T112935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180111T211026Z UID:2297-1515830400-1515837600@helpthelagoon.org SUMMARY:Team Shoda Cleanup DESCRIPTION:Ethan Shoda is host of the event. Please arrive on time at 8 AM; recycling will be done at the end of the event. For more information\, contact Kathleen Shoda at 321-474-6156 or email at Mrssupershoda@cfl.rr.com. URL:https://helpthelagoon.org/event/team-shoda-cleanup-5/ LOCATION:Pelican Beach\, Satellite Beach\, FL\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helpthelagoon.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/aebdb8df15a86937feb404a0bad1cc57.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180111T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180114T120000 DTSTAMP:20260408T042448 CREATED:20171219T091153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180111T233934Z UID:2153-1515697200-1515931200@helpthelagoon.org SUMMARY:33rd Annual Everglades Coalition Conference DESCRIPTION:Join the Everglades Coalition for our 33rd Annual Conference. This year’s theme is “Everglades for Everyone: Building Connections for Progress.” Visit our website http://www.evergladescoalition.org for more information about the conference. We hope to see you there! URL:https://helpthelagoon.org/event/33rd-annual-everglades-coalition-conference/ LOCATION:Hutchinson Island Marriott Beach Resort & Marina\, 555 NE Ocean Blvd\, Stuart\, FL\, 34996\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helpthelagoon.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/1dc468f966ef488e586876d835abe6ca.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180109T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180109T180000 DTSTAMP:20260408T042448 CREATED:20180107T192241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180109T204506Z UID:2755-1515515400-1515520800@helpthelagoon.org SUMMARY:Space Coast Awake The State DESCRIPTION:Today\, Florida’s economy works for the wealthy and powerful\, not for the people. It’s time to stand up and fight back for a Florida that works for all Floridians. It’s time to Awake The State. \nJoin various organizations and community members as we rally to hold our elected officials and governor accountable as they kick off the 2018 legislative session. \nAfter nearly eight years in power\, Gov. Rick Scott and legislative leadership’s economic policies have failed to deliver for everyday Floridians. Instead of making smart investments in our communities that will create jobs and increase pay\, Gov. Scott and the legislature have been irresponsibly squandering our tax dollars and undermining our economic potential as a result. \nTheir massive tax breaks for corporations cost our state billions in lost revenue\, are unjust\, and rig the game for big-money special interests. Meanwhile\, critical needs in our economy\, education\, health care\, the environment\, and infrastructure remain urgent. \nThis is not about hard choices\, but a question of priorities.\nIt’s time to Awake The State. \nBudget​ ​and​ ​the​ ​Economy\n● On January 9th\, with events around the state\, Awake The State\nparticipants will call on Gov. Rick Scott and his allies in the Legislature to pass a budget that invests in hardworking Floridians\, not more massive corporate giveaways. Doing so will help lay the foundation for a thriving\, secure job market and high quality of life for all Floridians.\n● Everyday Floridians are dealing with the consequences of “Rick’s\nRecession.” Gov. Rick Scott and legislative leadership’s economic\npolicies of the previous eight years have failed to deliver for everyday Floridians.\n● Rick’s Recession is leaving everyday Floridians behind: more than half of Florida’s counties have actually lost jobs since 2008.\n● Rick’s Recession has resulted in a lack of jobs. Job growth since 2007 has been half the national average: 1.2% in Florida versus 3%\nnationally. More than 580\,000 new jobs still need to be created in\nFlorida in order to reach 2008 levels.\n● Rick’s Recession has held Floridians back: median household income is 36th in the nation. The top 1% earns 43 times more than the bottom 99%\, the 4th worst in the nation.\n● Gov. Scott and the legislature have wasted billions of our tax dollars in corporate handouts at the expense of hardworking Floridians who can least afford it. The last thing we need are more corporate handouts.\n● Florida’s unfair tax structure already forces working families to pay a higher tax rate than the rich and corporations.\n● Everyday Floridians are fed up with politicians balancing the budget on the backs of hardworking Floridians. We won’t stand for any more tax giveaways to the rich or cuts to services each of us rely on – from our schools\, to our health care\, to our roads and bridges.\n● Florida needs to invest in our future and fully fund public education\, increase access to health care coverage\, protect our land and water\, and upgrade our infrastructure.\n● By making smarter investments in our community\, we can set Florida on a path toward economic prosperity\, stability and opportunity for everyone. \nOther issue areas include:\nEducation\n● Gov. Scott and his legislative allies continue to underfund our public schools while diverting tax dollars to profit-driven\, nontransparent private voucher schools and charter schools.\n● Florida ranks 41st in the nation in spending per student according to Education Week.\n● Florida ranks 49th in support for public services\, including K-12\neducation and higher education according to the Tax Policy Center.\n● Investing in public education will create jobs and ensure our workforce is well-equipped for a growing\, diverse economy.\n● It’s time to Awake The State and invest in quality public schools\,\nworkforce development and higher education opportunities for every\nFloridian. \nHealth​ ​Care\n● Gov. Scott and his legislative allies continue to prevent any attempt to increase affordable\, quality health care coverage for all Floridians. Instead\, they work to undermine the pro-consumer\, pro-patient provisions of the Affordable Care Act and block efforts to expand Medicaid to working Floridians that fall into the coverage gap.\n● The need for action on health care is urgent. No state has signed up more people for health insurance coverage made possible by the\nAffordable Care Act than Florida.\n● Florida ranks 48th in the nation in health insurance coverage according to the Census Bureau. Two million Floridians are without any health coverage.\n● Ensuring Floridians access to quality\, affordable health care is a\nprerequisite to a stable\, productive workforce.\n● It’s time to Awake The State and increase access to health care\ncoverage. \nEnvironment\n● Gov. Scott and his legislative allies continue to divert funding intended for land and water conservation\, deny climate change\, and stand in the way of a fracking ban.\n● Ignoring the environment will negatively impact our economy and quality of life\, including the water that comes out of our faucets\, what our children swim in\, and where our food is harvested.\n● It’s time to Awake The State and invest in protecting our land and water\, address the disastrous impacts of climate change\, and ban fracking across the state. \nImmigration\n● Anti-immigrant legislators are promoting legislation that would escalate unjust\, counterproductive immigration policies that tear families apart.\n● Anti-immigrant legislators are trying to punish communities that protect immigrants and their families from unjust immigration policies.\n● These measures would undermine public safety\, our economy and the very principles – diversity\, aspiration\, inclusion – that define us as Americans.\n● They disregard the fact that those who will be most impacted are\nhundreds of thousands of people seeking a better life\, something most of our ancestors did.\n● It’s time to Awake The State and stand up to unjust\, inhumane and\nun-American immigration policies. \nReproductive​ ​Rights\n● Gov. Scott and his legislative allies continue to try and defund Planned Parenthood clinics and further undermine reproductive rights.\n● They’ve even introduced a bill that mandates the state of Florida\npromote anti-abortion propaganda through “crisis pregnancy centers.” These are nothing more than unregulated fake clinics that seek to lie to Florida women.\n● It’s time to Awake The State and recognize that a woman’s experience having an abortion should be supportive\, affordable\, available in her community\, and without shame or stigma. \nTogether\, we can invest in our communities and create an environment that attracts good jobs. When we get more money into Floridians’ pockets\, residents will spend it in local communities across the state. Consumers spending their earnings at local shops\, restaurants and other businesses will only lift our economy and create more good-paying jobs for our generation and the next. \nCorporate special interests and the wealthy few are not job creators; when Florida’s economy is working well\, consumers are.\nWe share a responsibility to make smarter\, stronger investments to ensure all of our communities are cleaner\, safer\, healthier and more prosperous.\nIt’s time to Awake The State! URL:https://helpthelagoon.org/event/space-coast-awake-the-state/ LOCATION:FL ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helpthelagoon.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/36381b111888e3f03b33f3011f331fb1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180109T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180109T130000 DTSTAMP:20260408T042448 CREATED:20171219T091038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180109T200230Z UID:2124-1515499200-1515502800@helpthelagoon.org SUMMARY:Restoring Our Rain's Natural Path DESCRIPTION:Join us for our January Brown Bag Lunch\, with guest speaker Joanie Regan\, to learn about the benefit of Low Impact Development on the Lagoon. \nIf we had to pick one word for our Lagoon’s woes\, impervious would be a top contender! Throughout the Indian River Lagoon (and the world) we have been covering our Earth with impervious surfaces (i.e asphalt and concrete) in the form of roads\, parking lots\, buildings\, sidewalks. In addition\, we have been channeling rainfall into storm drains and pipes. The pure volume of storm runoff\, with its brew of pollutants\, overwhelms our receiving waters so that we can no longer swim and fish safely. Low Impact Development (LID) retrofits the built environment\, removing impervious surfaces and adding green infrastructure to allow the rain to drain into the soil as close to where it hits the ground. LID allows rain to replenish our aquifers\, keeping saltwater intrusion at bay\, and minimizes pollutants from entering our Lagoon. \nReceiving a degree in oceanography from FIT\, Joanie Regan is the Stormwater Utility Manager for the City of Cocoa Beach. Joanie has been a Lagoon resident since 1980 and is on the board for MRC\, as well as the secretary for the Cocoa Beach Surfrider Chapter. In addition\, Joanie is an advisor to Cocoa Beach’s Land Management Committee\, which includes piloting Cocoa Beach Thousand Island clean-ups and beach dune plantings. She spends her free time surfing\, paddling and exploring in and around the Lagoon! URL:https://helpthelagoon.org/event/restoring-our-rains-natural-path/ LOCATION:Lagoon House\, 3275 Dixie Hwy NE\, Palm Bay\, FL\, 32905\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helpthelagoon.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/ec7d291807539ffdfa63cf839f1752ed-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180107T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180107T100000 DTSTAMP:20260408T042448 CREATED:20171221T112936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180105T183954Z UID:2298-1515315600-1515319200@helpthelagoon.org SUMMARY:Hightower Beach Cleanup DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://helpthelagoon.org/event/hightower-beach-cleanup-11/ LOCATION:Hightower Beach Park\, 815 Highway A1A\, Satellite Beach\, FL\, 32937\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helpthelagoon.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/f383e3c7da68c265b23a3c58a2ae2dc1-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180106T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180106T210000 DTSTAMP:20260408T042448 CREATED:20171219T091408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180106T193633Z UID:2190-1515254400-1515272400@helpthelagoon.org SUMMARY:Swells of Interest II Movie DESCRIPTION: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.\n4pm is matinee showing\n6pm is Cocktail hour with live music by Aquanuts\n7pm is 2nd showing of movie \nThe Journeyman\, a custom made surfboard by Allen White of Allen White Custom Surfboards will be raffled off during the second showing. URL:https://helpthelagoon.org/event/swells-of-interest-ii-movie/ LOCATION:Surfside Playhouse\, 301 Ramp Rd\, Cocoa Beach\, FL\, 32931\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helpthelagoon.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/4e3600eb0b17495e0638faa7e6c0453d.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180106T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180106T120000 DTSTAMP:20260408T042448 CREATED:20171228T131733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180106T183113Z UID:2452-1515232800-1515240000@helpthelagoon.org SUMMARY:BCYD Cleanup DESCRIPTION:BCYD Cleanup at Lori Wilson Park (North Entrance)\nSaturday\, Jan 6\, 2018 @ 10:00 a.m.\nHosted by: Brevard County Young Democrats \nGroup 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. URL:https://helpthelagoon.org/event/bcyd-cleanup/ LOCATION:Lori Wilson Park\, 1500 N Atlantic Ave\, Cocoa Beach\, FL\, 32931\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helpthelagoon.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/331876b605c2c3e3a9a3510d78f4a344-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180106T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180106T110000 DTSTAMP:20260408T042448 CREATED:20180105T222214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180106T223900Z UID:2702-1515229200-1515236400@helpthelagoon.org SUMMARY:Impromtu Neighborhood Hike DESCRIPTION:Sorry for the short lead-time. \nWe 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. \nWe 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. \n• What to bring\nPlease 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. \n• Important to know\nOff-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. URL:https://helpthelagoon.org/event/impromtu-neighborhood-hike/ LOCATION:FL ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helpthelagoon.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/156f8666723ecaa048718596dcdd59ee.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180106T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180106T100000 DTSTAMP:20260408T042448 CREATED:20171223T142005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180105T183954Z UID:2357-1515225600-1515232800@helpthelagoon.org SUMMARY:STPS North Cleanup DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://helpthelagoon.org/event/stps-north-cleanup-6/ LOCATION:Cherie Down Park\, 8492 Ridgewood Avenue\, Cape Canaveral\, FL\, 32920\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helpthelagoon.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/c4b1a5a9a0cb4270af626227ca20ed59.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180106T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180106T100000 DTSTAMP:20260408T042448 CREATED:20171223T142004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180105T184123Z UID:2356-1515225600-1515232800@helpthelagoon.org SUMMARY:STPS South Cleanup DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://helpthelagoon.org/event/stps-south-cleanup-5/ LOCATION:Coconut Point Park\, 3535 S Highway A1a\, Melbourne Beach\, FL\, 32951\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helpthelagoon.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/84c77f7443964e3eb137b80dcc7fe4f9.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180104T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180104T203000 DTSTAMP:20260408T042448 CREATED:20171223T120351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180104T174556Z UID:2341-1515090600-1515097800@helpthelagoon.org SUMMARY:2018 SCPA Strategic Planning Meeting DESCRIPTION: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. \nFollowing 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. \nBring a friend on January 4th\, and let’s continue to build Team SCPA and the progressive community! URL:https://helpthelagoon.org/event/2018-scpa-strategic-planning-meeting/ LOCATION:FL ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helpthelagoon.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/35c2a39ce9cba8a4156d4837d02b70e9.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171224T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171224T100000 DTSTAMP:20260408T042448 CREATED:20171221T112936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171224T132957Z UID:2299-1514106000-1514109600@helpthelagoon.org SUMMARY:Hightower Beach Cleanup DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://helpthelagoon.org/event/hightower-beach-cleanup-12/ LOCATION:Hightower Beach Park\, 815 Highway A1A\, Satellite Beach\, FL\, 32937\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171223T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171223T150000 DTSTAMP:20260408T042448 CREATED:20171221T110231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171221T110231Z UID:2282-1514023200-1514041200@helpthelagoon.org SUMMARY:Jolly Days DESCRIPTION: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.\nSanta 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. URL:https://helpthelagoon.org/event/jolly-days-2/ LOCATION:Brevard Zoo\, 8225 N Wickham Rd\, Melbourne\, FL\, 32940\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helpthelagoon.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/d63a57f53824963d3b733d9447c83d10.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171222T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171222T150000 DTSTAMP:20260408T042448 CREATED:20171221T110231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171221T110231Z UID:2283-1513936800-1513954800@helpthelagoon.org SUMMARY:Jolly Days DESCRIPTION: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.\nSanta 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. URL:https://helpthelagoon.org/event/jolly-days-3/ LOCATION:Brevard Zoo\, 8225 N Wickham Rd\, Melbourne\, FL\, 32940\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helpthelagoon.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/d63a57f53824963d3b733d9447c83d10.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171221T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171221T150000 DTSTAMP:20260408T042448 CREATED:20171221T110231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171221T110231Z UID:2284-1513850400-1513868400@helpthelagoon.org SUMMARY:Jolly Days DESCRIPTION: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.\nSanta 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. URL:https://helpthelagoon.org/event/jolly-days-4/ LOCATION:Brevard Zoo\, 8225 N Wickham Rd\, Melbourne\, FL\, 32940\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helpthelagoon.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/d63a57f53824963d3b733d9447c83d10.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171209T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171209T100000 DTSTAMP:20260408T042448 CREATED:20171022T063049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171122T225911Z UID:961-1512806400-1512813600@helpthelagoon.org SUMMARY:STPS North Cleanup DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://helpthelagoon.org/event/stps-north-cleanup-2/ LOCATION:Cherie Down Park\, 8492 Ridgewood Avenue\, Cape Canaveral\, FL\, 32920\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helpthelagoon.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/4fbd261efbd114ee3e3adf791add6719.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171209T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171209T100000 DTSTAMP:20260408T042448 CREATED:20171022T063048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171122T225911Z UID:959-1512806400-1512813600@helpthelagoon.org SUMMARY:STPS South Cleanup DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://helpthelagoon.org/event/stps-south-cleanup-2/ LOCATION:Coconut Point Park\, 3535 S Highway A1a\, Melbourne Beach\, FL\, 32951\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helpthelagoon.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/3d2640a5115cde3cdd46304ff16cd802.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR