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contents 

5 

» Cover Contest Entries 

A few entries from the 

cover photo contest 

» Out and About 

What do you hope to 

accomplish in 2018? 

6 

Dealing with Grief 

Helping Kids Through 

Tough Times 

8 

A Backyard 

Garden Grows 

Accessing Fresh Food 

10 

Teacher Feature 

Science at Home 

11 

Health 

Keeping the 

Germs Away 

12 

Family Fun 

A roundup of 

kid-friendly 

events across 

the Space Coast 

18 

Budget 

Cutting Cable Costs 

On the 

cover 

Emma Snyder, 2, 

months, Viera. 

Photo by Jenny 

Puranen Photography 

Mom Has to 

Take a Break 

MICHELLE SPITZER 

What happens when mom can’t be 

mom? 

When mom can’t make lunches, 

bathe her kids, make sure they get to 

school on time, make sure their clothes 

are clean, their favorite blankets are in 

bed with them and the 10,000 other 

things moms do on a daily basis. 

Unfortunately, I’m about to find out 

the answer. 

My 2018 is getting a very unexpected start. As I 

type this (at the beginning of December), I’m 

preparing for an unplanned surgery that will leave 

me on bedrest for at least two weeks and without 

vision in my right eye for at least a month. 

My optometrist, Dr. Anne Gregas, has been telling 

me for (I’m embarrassed to say) years that I need to 

see a retinal specialist. Nine years ago poor eyesight 

caused a detached retina in my left eye and I needed 

emergency surgery. Gregas knows how imperative it 

is to have my eyes checked frequently. 

I finally made an appointment with Dr. Paul 

Winslow, the same doctor who diagnosed the detached 

retina in my left eye. Unfortunately, he didn’t have 

good news for me. 

This time my right eye had the detached retina. I 

told some friends, the good news is I only have two 

eyes so this cannot happen again. 

I was giving the diagnosis on a Thursday morning. 

I’m typing this on a Friday and surgery is scheduled 

for early Monday morning. 

Thankfully my husband and I have the weekend to 

prepare and get childcare in place. We have amazing 

friends and family members who already lined up to 

deliver us meals, bring our children to and from 

school and entertain them when needed. 

As moms, it’s pretty impossible to give up control. 

We run our ship and we do it well. My life with three 

small children is organized chaos, but I like to think 

without me behind the wheel, it would be horrendous 

chaos. 

These next few weeks will be torture for me. I 

won’t be able to drive my kids to school. I won’t be 

able to tuck in them into bed at night. I won’t even be 

able to hold them in my lap. 

On the flipside, after this recovery period my eye 

will be perfect and I won’t have to go through this 

ever again. I can thank my lucky stars I have 

persistent, skilled doctors and that I was diagnosed 

with something that can be fixed. 

I’m sure many of you moms out there have gone 

through similar experiences where you have not been 

able to fulfill your mom duties. Send me an email, 

mspitzer@floridatoday.com. Let me know how you did 

it. 

I hope your 2018 is off to a smoother start. 

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Cover photo entries 

Thanks to everyone who submitted photos for this month’s cover contest. Here are some of the adorable 

photos that were entered. Be sure to like our Facebook page to find out when our next contest begins. 

Evelyn, 5, and Eloise, 4 Braydon, 1, Palm Bay Wyatt, 3, Titusville Zoe, 6, and Lyla, 3, Indian Harbour Beach 

Out&About 

This month, Space Coast Parent posed 

a question: What do you hope to 

accomplish in 2018? 

Matthew and Tiffany Shufelt, of Cocoa Beach, 

with daughter Amelia, 2. Matthew said, "To 

be great parents." 

Tyrone and Allysha Drew, of Patrick Air Force 

Base, with daughters Kyla, 4, Elyanna, 9, and 

Nadelyn, 1. Tyrone hopes for "traveling and 

school," and Elyanna said, "to get all As in 

school." 

Justice and Charna Peru and their son Odin, 

of Merritt Island. Charna said, "to create 

financial freedom to spend more time with 

my family." 

Todd and Debby Buras, of Melbourne, with 

daughters Shelby, 11, and Alex, 9. Todd wants 

to, "Get outdoors more, and go to the beach 

more." Shelby is excited "to start quarter 

midget racing." PHOTOS BY RILEY SHORTT, FOR 

FLORIDA TODAY 

Heather Stook of Cocoa Beach with her 

grandsons Jackson, 6, and Cooper, 10, and her 

daughter Michelle Chamlee, of West Palm 

Beach. Cooper said, "I hope to visit grandma 

more often in Cocoa Beach, and also to surf.” 

Jared and Jordan Clark, of Satellite Beach, 

with their newborn son, Kaden, seen here 

yawning. "We want to get him to his first 

birthday, and to travel with the baby," Jared 

said. 

Lisa Johnsen, of Cocoa, said, "I hope to get to 

Hawaii for my 20th anniversary." Her 

daughter Addy, 9, said, "I hope to get to 

Washington, D.C. and New York." 

"I'm hoping to spend more time with our 

baby," said Joey Rosadio of Viera, with fiance 

Mary, and daughter Jazmyn, 17 months old. 

Travis and Ginger Sullivan and their daughter 

Lily, 9 months old, of Cocoa. Ginger said, "To 

be more financially stable." Travis answered 

"I'm hoping to be enlisted in the military." 


Mikey Puffer, of Palm Bay, 

with his mother, Eva, shows 

off the memory book he 

made about his late father 

during his time with Bright 

Star. HEALTH FIRST 

Helping Kids 

Deal with Grief 

SARA PAULSON 

September 5, 2012, is seared in Mikey Puffer’s 

memory. That was the day his mom picked 

him up unexpectedly early at school, bringing 

him to his aunt’s home. 

“She started crying, and so I asked her 

what was wrong,” recalled a solemn Mikey, 13. “And 

she told me that my dad died.” 

Mike Puffer was only 43 when he succumbed to 

lung cancer. He left behind Mikey, then 9, and his wife, 


Eva, who found herself a widow at 37. 

“If I could have one wish, it would be 

that my dad was still alive,” Mikey said 

back in the summer in his Palm Bay 

home. “But at least he’s not suffering 

anymore.” 

Losing a loved one is painful, period. 

But for children, processing grief is an 

entirely different experience. That’s 

why the Bright Star Center for 

Grieving Children and Families in 

Melbourne, a service of Hospice of 

Health First, exists. It’s funded through 

the Health First Foundation, the 

philanthropic organization in the 

not-for-profit community healthcare 

system. 

2017 marked the first time Health 

First participated in #GivingTuesday, a 

global day of giving driven by the 

power of social media and 

collaboration. Held the Tuesday after 

Thanksgiving — Nov. 28 of 2017 — the 

movement is designed to encourage 

giving. 

Health First participated in 

#GivingTuesday to benefit Hospice of 

Health First, in operation for more than 

35 years, and its programs. Bright Star 

is a specialized children’s program that 

encourages the expression of grief 

through creative, positive play within a 

peer group setting. 

All gifts received on 

#GivingTuesday directly benefited the 

patients and families of Hospice of 

Health First and its programs that 

serve the community. 

“Children who are grieving, they’re 

not broken,” said Terry Musso, a Bright 

Star licensed clinical social worker. 

“They find friends here. They find 

comfort here.” 

The program, which features group 

sessions, activities and biannual day 

camps, is free and open to the public. 

This community resource has helped 

more than 2,800 children and 850 

families since opening in 2000. 

Here to help 

Mikey Puffer and his mom, Eva, 

have welcomed the help since Mike’s 

passing. 

“We’re doing our best to make it, 

have our ups and downs,” Eva said. 

She admits she finds it frustrating 

that outsiders sometimes convey their 

beliefs that she should be healed from 

her loss by now. That enough time has 

passed and normalcy should have 

resumed. But mourning is very 

personal and doesn’t have a timetable. 

“Parents aren’t supposed to lose 

their children, and children are 

supposed to be older when they lose 

their parents,” she said. “But that’s not 

“Children who are grieving, 

they’re not broken. They 

find friends here. They 

find comfort here.” 

TERRY MUSSO 

BRIGHT STAR LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER 

the way it works sometimes.” 

Families such as Mikey and Eva’s 

are exactly why Bright Star opened. 

But Bright Star is about more than 

acknowledging loss. It’s about 

encouraging kids to enjoy life again — 

through games, dress-up or taking a 

few minutes in the popular, cushioned 

“Hurricane Room,” where they can 

safely unleash their frustrations. It’s 

also about celebrating the happy times, 

through crafts and activities that pay 

tribute to those lost. 

The twice-yearly Camp Bright Star 

packs a day filled with plenty of that. 

Held in May and November at Gleason 

Park in Indian Harbour Beach, the 

camp is open to grieving children ages 

5 to 12. Arts and crafts, sports, therapy 

dogs and games keep campers busy, as 

well as lunch and a memorial service 

for the camper and his or her family at 

the end of the day. There, children are 

encouraged to share stories about their 

late loved ones and bond with others 

also grappling with grief. 

During the May 2017 camp, 

volunteer Sheila Wilson explained 

being at the event is a priority to her. 

“I never miss camp,” Wilson said, 

who brought nine therapy dogs to the 

May session. “I love camp. It’s just 

twice a year, where kids can be kids.” 

Healing hearts 

Eva Puffer was introduced to Bright 

Star during her darkest days — after 

husband Mike was admitted to Health 

First’s William Childs Hospice House in 

Palm Bay. Musso visited the family and 

let Eva know Bright Star was there to 

provide comfort for as long as it was 

needed. 

“She sat with me, and she let me cry, 

and hugged me, and she was so 

wonderful,” Puffer recalled. “She was 

so caring and kind, I really took to her 

right away. And I knew she was going 

to help Mikey.” 

Sara Paulson is marketing & 

communications editor for Health First. 

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A Backyard Garden Grows 

Florida Institute of 

Technology master's student 

Zach Eichholz, an intern at 

Satellite Beach City Hall, 

tends to plants at the city's 

future community garden. 

MALCOLM DENEMARK/ 

FLORIDA TODAY 

KATIE PARSONS 

Food has never been easier to 

access. Between mailed meal kits, fast 

food and all types of grocery services, 

the convenience of food sometimes 

overshadows the actual content. Many 

families, however, are taking a step 

back, reimagining their approach to 

food and getting back to basics. 

A Harris Interactive survey found 

that 74 percent of all U.S. households 

participated in lawn and garden 

activities in 2016, which rose from 70 

percent in 2013 and 2014. The increase 

in participation levels is credited with a 

growing interest in food growth. 

For many local families, the best 

way to teach kids about their food is 

through growing some of it. 

Sarah Zuhlke is a mom of two who is 

on a mission to turn her outdoor space 

into an edible one. Two years ago she 

and husband Schuyler Michaud started 

changing the landscape of both their 

front and back yards. Banana, 

mulberry, tomato, sweet potato, 

cabbage and lettuce plants are among 

the many varieties growing in their 

yard. 

“We take an organic approach, but 

not just in our style of growing. You’ll 

notice we don’t have a lot of boxes, or 

rows, for what we grow. It’s all planted 

where it’s planted. Not everything has 

to be in a box,” Zuhlke said. 

That’s not to say there isn’t a rhyme 

or reason to what is planted. Zuhlke and 

her family members plant based on the 

seasons and what grows best in the 


Florida climate. And since gardening is 

a family affair, Zuhlke says that she 

had to let go of perfection for the sake 

of getting her kids excited about 

growing their own plants and food. 

“You can’t be afraid to let kids get 

dirty or have their own thoughts on the 

process,” Zuhlke said. “Gordon’s latest 

cabbage plant is sort off by itself 

because that’s where he wanted it to 

go.” 

For friends and neighbors who want 

to start their own foray into gardening, 

Zuhlke says to rotate crops, plant the 

same crops at different times so you 

always have an ample supply, and to let 

your kids play a big role in the process. 

“Don’t micromanage. Let them 

participate how they want,” she said. 

Erika Maier has always enjoyed 

gardening. With a background in the 

culinary arts, she has always had a 

strong interest in where food comes 

from and how that impacts the people 

who eat it. A few years ago, Maier 

decided to take that interest a step 

further and earned her Master 

Gardener status through the local 

UF/IFAS 4-H extension office. She now 

takes that knowledge to the kids in her 

4H group and at her neighborhood 

elementary school. 

“It’s so important for kids to 

understand where their food is coming 

Want to visit a community garden in your area? Here are some others 

throughout Brevard: 

Wickham Park Community Garden, overseen by the UF/IFAS Extension and 

Brevard County; visit brevard.ifas.ufl.edu for more details. 

Cape Canaveral, located on the north end of Patriots Park at 200 Long Point Road. 

Visit Cityofcapecanaveral.org/garden for more details. 

Ethos Community Garden at the Florida Institute of Technology. Visit 

Facebook.com/EthosCGarden/ to learn more. 

Blue Sky Community Garden located at Suntree Methodist Church. All food 

grown is donated to those less fortunate who need access to healthy foods. Visit 

Facebook.com/pg/bluesky communitygarden. 

Eau Gallie Arts District Community Garden and Urban Farm, maintained by 

the Verdi Eco School. Volunteer hours are from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Visit 

Verdiecoschool.org/garden for more details. 

from. Food doesn’t come from a 

package at Publix,” Maier said. “They 

get so excited to at least try the fruits 

and vegetables that they help grow and 

that empowers them.” 

Her own backyard is a combination 

of fruit trees, vegetable stalks and 

native flowers. Her two children, 

Indigo and Kameron, help with the 

planting, harvesting and eating. 

“They have certain plants they 

really love. They’ll come out and just 

pick them, and eat them,” Maier said. 

For families just getting started on 

their own backyard gardens, Maier 

suggests starting with growing 

something really simple, like lettuce. 

“The time to plant is now. Get your 

plants started when it’s cool outside,” 

she said. 

Community Gardening 

For families that want to start 

gardening, but don’t have a place to do 

it, community gardens can fill the gap. 

The city of Satellite Beach offers a 

community garden area that consists of 

20 garden beds that people can rent for 

one year for $50. A 660-gallon rain 

barrel irrigation system keeps the 

plants mostly watered and the garden 

bed renters pitch in on the additional 

watering, weeding and other 

maintenance tasks. 

Nicholas Sanzone is the 

Environmental Program Coordinator 

for Satellite Beach and he says that 

creating a community space for 

gardening is part of the city’s long-term 

sustainability plan. 

“It’s been so great seeing whole 

families out here, gardening together. 

It teaches kids not to be afraid of 

nature. This is how things grow, this is 

natural,” Sanzone said. 

The garden beds are all rented out 

for this growing season and the city has 

started a waitlist for others who are 

interested. 

“The response has been tremendous. 

I think it shows how much people, 

families especially, are looking for this 

type of gardening opportunity,” 

Sanzone said. 

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Science Fun at Home 

MICHELLE BERRY 

After teaching for 14 years, I still 

enjoy finding fun, creative ways to 

inspire my students and help them 

develop a love for learning. 

Parents can easily encourage their 

children and continue to foster the 

learning at home. If you are looking for 

fun and easy ways to help your child 

develop scientific thinking skills, the 

best way to do this is by inspiring their 

natural curiosity through hands on 

experiences. Pay attention to what 

interests your child and start there. 

Real world and hands on 

experiences are the best approach 

when teaching children to think 

scientifically. The best thing you can do 

is continuing to learn yourself. Kids 

benefit so much from curious parents. 

Here are some very practical ways 

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Keep some basic tools available for 

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magnifying glasses, binoculars, 

telescope, microscope, graduated 

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safety glasses, plastic gloves, snap 

circuits, measuring stick/tape, timers, 

scales, balance, thermometer, rain 

gauge, anemometer, wind vane, 

magnets, wheels, gears, pulleys, ramps, 

flashlight, stones, minerals, empty bird 

nests, barometer, kaleidoscope, prisms, 

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Explore nature with you child. 

Hiking, bike rides, canoeing, and 

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Visit the zoo, aquarium, museum, 

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Collect items from nature like shells, 

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Explore how the items in their 

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they would like to explore further. 

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Ask your child questions about what 

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encourage them to ask questions. 

Rather than giving your child the 

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could sound like “What do you notice 

about these plants?” “What happens 

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Have you child keep a science 

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data, and make graphs. 

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Start a family garden. A butterfly 

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butterfly, the life cycle of a plant, and 

pollination. There is no greater joy than 

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Staying Healthy During Flu Season 

DR. JAN BOROWSKI 

We may not get the 

frigid cold weather our 

friends and family up 

north get, but our winter 

season can still bring lots 

of icky germs. This is 

prime time flu and cold 

season. 

Dr. Jan Borowski, with 

Pediatrics of Brevard, gave some tips 

on staying healthy this winter. 

Why Is my preschool child often 

sick? What can I do about seasonal 

illnesses caused by the spreading of 

germs and viruses? 

Children attending daycare and 

school are often sick more, during 

certain times of the year. Most prone to 

fingers in their mouths, coughing in 

their hands, wiping/blowing their nose, 

touching surfaces such as door handles, 

books, desks and toys which lead to 

spreading germs everywhere. 

Most viruses and bacteria live on 

these types of surfaces for prolonged 

periods of time - other children touch 

those infected surfaces and infect 

themselves. Though important to note, 

it’s normal for children to have at least 

8-11 upper respiratory infections and/or 

colds per year. 

Typical symptoms of a cold and 

upper respiratory infection: 

· Sore throat 

· Runny nose, post-nasal drip 

· Nasal congestion 

· Cough 

· Headache 

· Sneezing 

· Low grade fever 

My pediatrician will not 

normally give my child 

antibiotics, why? 

Super bugs occur when antibiotics 

kill not only the targeted bacteria 

(causing the illness), but also the ‘good 

bacteria’ (normal flora). When normal 

flora is compromised, bacteria which 

may have been in the body in small 

quantity, and balanced by normal flora 

are given the opportunity to grow. 

Often, this bacteria becomes resistant 

to commonly used antibiotics, hence 

the name super bugs. It’s important to 

understand the majority of respiratory 

illnesses are viral. Viruses such as 

bronchitis, bronchiolitis, and croup do 

not respond to antibiotics. Also, the side 

effects associated with antibiotics can 

cause diarrhea, rash, allergic reactions 

and the development of resistance to 

antibiotics. 

What can I do for coughing and 

runny nose? 

Over the counter (OTC) cough and 

cold syrups are not recommended 

because they are not found to be 

clinically effective. There is also an 

increased risk of toxicity with (OTC) 

cough products. Remember to always 

push fluids to maintain hydration of 

your child. For congestion, use saline 

spray and nasal suctioning. For sinus 

pressure, use warm compresses over 

their forehead. Acetaminophen and/or 

ibuprofen as needed for fever, pain, 

discomfort (at least 6 months of age). 

What about my child’s vomiting 

& diarrhea (acute 

gastroenteritis)? 

The vast majority of stomach “bugs” 

are viral so antibiotics are rarely 

indicated. Always maintain hydration 

in your child. Give them pedialyte or an 

oral rehydration solution, clear liquids, 

(slow slips) but not water alone. 

Probiotics may reduce diarrhea 

symptoms; anti-nausea medication may 

help reduce symptoms of vomiting. 

Ondansetron may be prescribed by 

your provider, but do not use 

anti-diarrheal medication. 

When would antibiotics be 

prescribed for my child? 

Normally with ear infections; though 

kids can often ‘clear’ ear infections on 

their own. Studies suggest if children 

are greater than 6 months old, with no 

fever or ear pain, to presume the illness 

is viral with no antibiotics to be 

prescribed. 

A strep throat diagnosis would 

warrant antibiotics; however, that 

specific diagnosis cannot be confirmed 

without a positive rapid strep or 

positive culture test. Most sore throats 

are not strep. Additional diagnosis 

requiring antibiotics would be bacterial 

pneumonia, urinary tract infections, 

and certain bacterial diarrheas. Though 

certain bacterial diarrheas can be 

caused by antibiotic use; symptoms 

would normally include fever, and 

blood in stool. 

When to seek care for my child? 

Always seek care for your child if 

they are having difficulty breathing; 

altered mental status or lethargic. Be 

cognitive of their risk for dehydration 

caused by profuse diarrhea, decreased 

urine output, cannot keep liquids down, 

and/or vomiting for several days. Seek 

care when there is fever in your young 

infant of less than two months old. 

Fever of more than 100.4 for five days, 

or when fever goes away for a few days 

then reoccurs. Also, coughing and a 

runny nose for more than ten days, 

seek clinical care. 

How to boost your child’s 

immune system 

Breastfeed your infant, antibodies 

spread from your milk to your baby. It’s 

important to fully vaccinate your child 

on time, including annual flu shots. 

Pregnant women should also receive 

recommended vaccines; family 

Specializing in 

Engagement, 

Maternity, Newborn, 

&Family Photography 

members who are around young babies 

should also attain their annual flu shot 

and TdAP. Teach children to cough and 

sneeze into their elbow instead of hand. 

Also, it’s important to make sure 

children finish any prescribed 

antibiotic courses. 

Solutions to decrease the 

spread of germs and viruses 

Teaching children good hand 

hygiene is one of the most important 

solutions to decrease the spread of 

germs and viruses. Also, ensure your 

daycare center is using that same good 

hand hygiene teaching and technique. 

Have open dialogue with the child’s 

school to learn sick policies for 

students/teachers and staff. Find out if 

children are required to leave school 

when ill, to prevent their classmates 

from becoming ill as well. Keep sick 

friends/family away from young 

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MONDAY, JANUARY 1 

Say Goodbye to the Lights Stroll: 6:30 

p.m. – 10 p.m. Say goodbye to the Space 

Coast Lightfest with a stroll. The gate 

opens at 4:30 p.m. The lights will turn on 

no later than 6:30 p.m. Cost is $5 per 

person and under 3 is free. No cars 

allowed. Wickham Park, 2500 Parkway 

Drive, Melbourne. 

SATURDAY, JANUARY 6 

Block Calendar: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Get 

organized for 2018 in our hands-on 

Workshop where you and your child can 

assemble a wooden block calendar to 

kick off the new year. Useful year-round, 

the block calendar is perfect for a 

tabletop display. Once the calendar 

construction is complete, your child can 

decorate it with paint and stickers. All 

Kids Workshop attendees must be 

accompanied by a parent or adult at all 

times. All kids get to keep their craft, 

receive a FREE certificate of achievement, 

a Workshop Apron, and a 

commemorative pin while supplies last. 

Children must be present at the store to 

participate in the workshop and receive 

the kit, apron, and pin. Various Home 

Depot locations throughout Brevard. 

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10 

Kids Make & Take Dinner: 4 p.m. – 6 

p.m. Children ages 8 and up are welcome 

to attend. The menu is parmesan chicken 

lasagna, garden salad, garlic bread and 

berry trifle. $60 per child. The Gathering 

Table, 318 E. New Haven, Melbourne. 

THURSDAY, JANUARY 11 

MOMS Club: 10 a.m. MOMS Club of 

Melbourne is a group for stay-at-home 

moms who live in the Melbourne, West 

Melbourne and Northern Palm Bay areas. 

Enjoy several activities for moms 

including coffee club, birthday club, park 

play-dates, recipe club and more. There 

also are age specifics play groups starting 

with the youngest ones: Doodlebugs all 

the way up to 4 and more. Kids all ages 

are welcome at all our monthly social. 

West Melbourne Library 2755 Wingate 

Blvd. West Melbourne. Contact: 

momsofmelbourne@gmail.com. 


FRIDAY, JANUARY 12 

Kids’ Night Out: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. A fun 

night of activities, arts and crafts, games, 

prizes and contests. Includes 2 slices of 

pizza, snack and a drink. Cost is $4 per 

youth. Lipscomb Community Center, 3316 

Monroe St., Melbourne. 321-608-7450. 

Kids’ Night Out – Viera: 5:30 p.m. – 10 

p.m. Games, crafts, sports and more. A 

meal is included. Ages 5 – 12. Cost is $12 

for the first child and $10 for each 

additional child. Viera Regional 

Community Center, 2300 Judge Fran 

Jamieson Way, Viera. 


Little Bugs Club: 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 

Hear Ms. Cindy read a tale and as she 

reads children act out what they hear. 

Afterward, begin a journey with grass, 

logs and stones, A sensory path will be 

created followed by a binocular make 

and take. Rockledge Gardens, 2153 U.S. 1, 

Rockledge. 

Brevard Renaissance Fair: 10 a.m. – 5 

p.m. Step back in time to a simpler way of 

life at this charming festival. Prices start at 

$7 for children 5 and up and $15 for those 

12 and up. Weekend and season passes 

available. Wickham Park, 2500 Parkway 


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MONDAY, JANUARY 29 

Theatre for Youth: 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. 

Chicken Little: An Appalachian Musical 

Jamboree. The audience will learn how a 

big imagination can solve even bigger 

problems in this toe tapping mountain 

musical that features live instruments and 

comical characters. Suggested audience is 

kindergarten through fifth grade. 

Admission is $10. King Center for the 

Performing Arts, 3865 N. Wickham Road, 

Melbourne. 

Tuesday, January 30 

Theatre for Youth: 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. 

Chicken Little: An Appalachian Musical 

Jamboree. The audience will learn how a 

big imagination can solve even bigger 

problems in this toe tapping mountain 

musical that features live instruments and 

comical characters. Suggested audience is 

kindergarten through fifth grade. 

Admission is $10. King Center for the 

Performing Arts, 3865 N. Wickham Road, 

Melbourne. 

MONDAY 

Toddler Open Gym: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. 

Bring your tot to play with scooters, balls, 

balance beams, parachutes and more. 

Open to crawlers – 5 years old. $2 a visit 

or $12/8 visits. Wickham Park Community 

Center, 2815 Leisure Way, Melbourne 

32935. 321-608-7490. 

Lil’ Sports: 10:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Learn 

the moves and terminology of soccer 

while learning good sportsmanship. 

Children ages 2 1/2 to 5. $35 a month. 

Veterans Memorial Complex, 2285 

Minton Road, Melbourne. 321-987-0647. 

Homeschool P.E.: 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. 

For ages 5 – 14. Classes in many sports, 

including soccer, basketball, volleyball, 

baseball, and track & field, along with 

other traditional P.E. games. Proper 

footwear (sneakers) must be worn to 

participate in this class. $2.00 per person. 

Eau Gallie Civic Center, 1551 Highland 

Ave., Melbourne. 321- 608-7400. 

Art Class: 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Drawing 

and painting class for children ages 6 to 

14. $13. 1421 Draa Road, Titusville. 

321-412-6524. 

Dance Tiny Tots Continuing: 4 p.m. – 4: 

45 p.m. For ages 3 ½ to 5 years. Program 

includes fundamentals of tap, jazz, ballet, 

acrobatics and singing. $26 Resident/$31 

Non-Resident. Eau Gallie Civic Center, 

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and painting for 6 to 14 year olds. Class is 

$13. Please pre-register by contacting the 

teacher, Valorie Stanley 321-412-6524. 

Make out checks to the class teacher or 

pay with cash. See titusvilleartleague.com 

for latest updates, or visit TAL Facebook. 

1421 Draa Road, Titusville. 

Dance for Beginners: 4:45 p.m. – 5:30 

p.m. Ages 6 and up. Program includes 

fundaments of jazz, tap, ballet, 

acrobatics, and signing. Learn simple 

routines; develop muscle coordination & 

mental processing skills. Classes begin 

September 11. $26 Resident/$31 



321-608-7400. 

Dance Level 1: 5 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. Ages 6 

and up. Program includes fundaments of 

jazz, tap, ballet, acrobatics, and signing. 

Learn simple routines; develop muscle 

coordination & mental processing skills. 

Classes begin September 11. $26 

Resident/$31 Non-Resident. Eau Gallie 

Civic Center, 1551 Highland Ave., 

Melbourne. 321-608-7400. 

American Kenpo karate: 5 p.m. 

Children 8 and up will learn teamwork 

and discipline. Wickham Park Community 

Center, 2815 Leisure Way, Melbourne. 

Cost is $30 per four-week session. 

321-752-3217. 

Belly Dancing for Teens: 7:30 p.m. The 

classes for ages 13 and older start are at 


Ave., Melbourne. The cost is $34 for 

resident/$41 non-resident. Walk-in $15. 

321-255-4608. 

Beginner’s Double Dutch: 6 p.m. This is 

a fun game in which two long jump ropes 

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turning in opposite directions are jumped 

by one or more players. This free class 

teaches the basic fundamentals of 

learning to jump Double Dutch style. For 

ages 8 and older. Davis Community 

Center, 2547 Grant St., Melbourne. 

608-7460. 

TUESDAYS 

Storytime: 10:15 a.m. -11:15 a.m. Crafts 

and stories for children 0 – 5 years. Cocoa 

Beach Library, 550 North Brevard Ave., 

Cocoa Beach, 321-868-1104. 

Coding: 5:50 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Youth ages 

8 -12 years old will learn how to create 

software, apps and websites. Class starts 

September 12 and runs six weeks. 

Lipscomb Community Center, 3316 

Monroe St., Melbourne. 321- 608-7450. 

Brick x Brick: 3:30 p.m. A building club 

for children. Titusville Library, 2121 S. 

Hopkins Ave., Titusville. 264-5026. 

Dance Tiny Tots Beginners: 3:45 p.m. – 

4:30 p.m. For ages 3 ½ to 5 years old. 

Program includes fundamentals of tap, 

jazz, ballet, acrobatics and singing. First 

class is September 5. $26 Resident/$31 



321-608-7400. 

Lil’ Sports: 5:30 p.m. Learn the moves 

and terminology of soccer while learning 

good sportsmanship. Children ages 2 1/2 

to 5. $35 a month. Palm Bay Recreation 

Center, 1502 Port Malabar Blvd., NE, Palm 

Bay. 321-987-0647. 

Dance Advance: 4:30 p.m. Children ages 

8 and older will learn advanced 

fundamentals of jazz, tap, ballet and 

acrobatics. Learn simple routines; develop 

muscle coordination & mental processing 

skills. $42 for residents; $50 for 

nonresidents per month. Eau Gallie Civic 

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Toll Free: (800) 206-2747 Local: (321) 392-1647 

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255-4608. 

Table Tennis: 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. This is 

a free, fundamental training class that 

will teach kids ages 7 -12 how to become 

great players in this competitive sport. 

Joseph N. Davis Community Center 2547 

Grant St, Melbourne. 608-7460. 

Cub Scouts: 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Kids age 

6-11 will meet at Lipscomb Community 

Center, 3316 Monroe St., Melbourne. $24 

yearly fee. 674-5725. 

Storytime: 9:30 a.m. Children ages 2 to 5 

listen to stories followed by stories for 

toddlers at 10:30 a.m. at West Melbourne 

Public Library, 2755 Wingate Blvd. 

321-952-4508. 

Lil’ Sports: 5 p.m. Learn the moves and 

terminology of soccer while learning 

good sportsmanship for children ages 2 

1/2 to 5 at Eau Gallie Civic Center, 1551 

Highland Ave., Melbourne. Call for start 

dates and cost. 321-255-4608. 

Teen Activity Group: 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. 

Activities relevant to the teen 

demographic. A mix of STEAM activity 

based learning and social interactive 

time, as well as opportunities to plan and 

make decisions on programming and 

collections. Franklin T. DeGroodt, 6475 

Minton Road S.W., Palm Bay. 

321-952-6317. 

Building with LEGOS: 4 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. 

For students in grades kindergarten 

through fifth. Melbourne Beach Library, 

324 Ocean Ave., Melbourne Beach. 

321-956-5642. 

Cub Scouts: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Ages: 

6-11 years. Youth learn the basics of life 

skills, camping trips, scouting techniques 

and citizenship. Registration fee is $24 

yearly. Dundrae Lakes, instructor, 

Lipscomb Community Center, 3316 

Monroe St., Melbourne. 321- 608-7450. 

WEDNESDAYS 

Active Me: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 3400 N 

Atlantic Ave Cocoa Beach. Ages 9 months 

– 17 months. Locations in Melbourne, 

Viera and Cocoa Beach. To attend a free 

class, contact 433-7668 or email 

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Monday 

Cabana Shores: 5 p.m. - until close. Palm 

Shores, 321-254-2004. 

Kelsey’s: 4 p.m. - close. Rockledge, 

321-433-0095. 

Denny’s: 4 p.m. - 10 p.m. Various Brevard 

County locations. 

Tequila Azul: 6 p.m. – close. Viera, 

321-636-3291. 

Woody’s BBQ: West Melbourne, 

321-951-9163. 

Tuesday 

Bob Evans: Viera, 321-757-5014. 

Denny’s: 4 p.m. - 10 p.m. Various Brevard 

County locations. 

Graham’s Smokehouse: Cape Canaveral, 

321-785-3302. 

Uno’s: Melbourne, 321-255-1400. 

Wednesday 

Duffy’s: Melbourne, 321-725-2840. 

Panda Express: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Palm Bay, 

321-724-8918. 

Pizza Gallery: Viera, 321-633-0397. 

Thursday 

Slow & Low Bar-B-Que: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. 

Cocoa Beach and Viera, 321-783-6199. 

Sunday 

Fujiyama: Melbourne, 321-255-6633. 

Makoto’s Japanese Steakhouse: 

Melbourne, 321-724-8751. 

Melting Pot: With the purchase of one adult 

four-course meal Viera, 321-433-3040. 

Multiple Days 

Perkins: Every day after 2 p.m. 

Rockledge Diner: All weekend, Rockledge, 

321-208-8332. 

County Cookin Diner: Tuesday and Saturday 

after 4 p.m., Rockledge, 321-305-6696. 

Dogs R Us: Every day, Port. St. John, 

321-638-0619. 

Firehouse Subs: Medium sub with combo 

gets up to two free kids meals, Sunday and 

Wednesday, Melbourne, 321-253-9998. 

Kelsey’s Pizza: Every day. Spend $10 and get 

a free kids meal, Port. St. John’s, 321-639-3333. 

LoveBugs: Free sprinkle donut for kids Sunday 

and Friday, various locations. 

Nature’s Table: Tuesday at 4 p.m. and all day 

Sunday, Indian Harbour and Melbourne, 

321-773-0173. 

Steak and Shake: Every day with every $9 

you spend you get a free kids meal, Viera, 

321-637-9445. 

playing with your baby while learning 

about your child and being the parent 

you want to be. Fun activities for baby, 

up to date information on parenting and 

your child’s development in a supportive 

and non-judgmental atmosphere. 

Register online at 

www.easternflorida.edu/labschool 

Farm Day: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Bring cut up 

carrots, apples and celery to feed the 

ponies and goats. Bring romaine and kale 

for the tortoises and bunnies. Pony rides 

are $5. Princes/Cox Farm, 4280 Carolwood 


Storytime for Toddlers: 9:15 a.m. – 10 

a.m. Toddlers will enjoy storytime. Cape 

Canaveral Library, 201 Polk Avenue, Cape 

Canaveral. 321-868-1101. 

Art Class: 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Pre-K art. 

$5 a class. Contact the teacher to register, 

Theresa Grosse 321-289-1130. Make out 

checks to the class teacher or pay with 

cash. See titusvilleartleague.com for latest 

updates, or visit TAL Facebook. 1421 Draa 

Road, Titusville. 

Baby Time: 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Babies can 

enjoy time at the library. Cape Canaveral 

Library, 201 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral. 

321-868-1101. 

Storytime: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Children 

ages 3 – 5 can enjoy storytime. Cape 

Canaveral Library, 201 Polk Avenue, Cape 

Canaveral. 321-868-1101. 

LEGO Building: 2 p.m. Individual and 

team projects and weekly building 

challenges. Cocoa Beach Library, 550 N. 

Brevard Ave., Cocoa Beach. 868-1104. 

Art Class: 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Mixed 

media Children/youth. $13 a class. Contact 

the teacher to register, Debbie Price 

321-292-4556. Make out checks to the 

class teacher or pay with cash. See 

titusvilleartleague.com for latest updates, 

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Back to School classes forming now! 

Monday Kids Classes 

Ages 3 & Up 

CHILDREN TEENS ADULTS 

or visit TAL Facebook. 1421 Draa Road, 

Titusville. 

After-school program: 3 p.m. Various 

activities both in-house and outside 

providers. These are interactive activities 

meant to engage children and encourage 

social development. Game time, Crafts, 

Read to a Dog, and Jr Brick Builders. 

Franklin T. DeGroodt, 6475 Minton Road 

S.W., Palm Bay. 952-6317. 

ABC Yoga: 3:30 p.m. 4:15 p.m. This is a 

literacy based yoga practice for ages 8 

and under. The class features songs, 

reading, and a kinesthetic means to 

learning letter and sight word sounds. 

The class is $5 for the child and adult is 

free (both must sign waiver). 1401 

Highland Ave, Melbourne. 321-806-0830 

or go to Facebook page Yoga with 

Helena. 

Advanced Art Class: 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. 

Advanced drawing and painting class for 

children ages 10 to 17. $13. Contact the 

teacher to register, Valorie Stanley 

321-412-6524. 1421 Draa Road, Titusville. 

412-6524. 

Storytime: 4:30 p.m. One or more books 

will be read and a craft is done. Ages 2 & 

up, with an adult. Suntree/Viera Library, 

902 Jordan Blass Drive, Melbourne. 

321-255-4404. 

Baton/Pom: 4:30 p.m.-5:15 p.m. For 

children ages 7 and up. $40 a month, plus 

$45 annual registration. Viera Community 

Center, 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, 

Viera. Visit ipacdanceandmore.com or call 

321-543-0387. 

Dance Ballet/Jazz: 4:30 p.m.–5:15 p.m. 

For ages 4-6 years old. $40 a month, plus 

$45 annual registration. Viera Community 



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Baton/Pom: 5:15 p.m.-6 p.m. For ages 4-6 

years old. $40 a month, plus $45 annual 

registration. Viera Community Center, 

2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera. 

Visit ipacdanceandmore.com or call 

321-543-0387. 

Dance Ballet/Jazz: 5:15 p.m.-6 p.m. For 

ages 7 and up. $40 a month, plus $45 

annual registration. Viera Community 



321-543-0387. 

Indoor Track and Field: 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 

p.m. Children in grades kindergarten 

through eighth will learn fundamentals 

of track and field with 

conditioning/strengthening activities and 

exercises that will give students a 

balanced introduction to the sport. $3 per 

person at the door. Eau Gallie Civic 


321-608-7400. 

After School Youth Club: 5:30 p.m. – 

6:30 p.m. Bring your youth (ages 6 – 11 ) 

for a free, fun time to play games such as 

billiards, table tennis, Wii, cat and mouse, 

and kings and queens. Snacks will be 

served. Begins September 13. Lipscomb 

Community Center, 3316 Monroe St., 

Melbourne. 321-608-7450. 

Video Game Night: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. 

Come out and play competitive video 

game action against your peers. Open to 

all ages. Joseph N. Davis Community 

Center 2547 Grant St, Melbourne. 

321-608-7460. 

Childbirth and VBAC Preparation 

Courses: 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Each course 

consists of a total of eight (8) hours of 

classes. Wednesday night classes are two 

(2) hours in length and are held on four 

(4) consecutive Wednesdays starting 

August 2. The fee for Childbirth and 

VBAC Preparation Courses is $100. 

Hibiscus Women’s Center, 330 E. Hibiscus 

Blvd., Melbourne. To register call 

321-724-2229 ext. 253. Please contact 

Lydia Baker @ 

beautifullybirthed@gmail.com if you have 

any questions about course content. 

THURSDAYS 

Infant Lap Time: 9 a.m. For children up 

to 1 year old. Titusville Library, 2121 S. 

Hopkins Ave., Titusville. 264-5026. 

Zooper Kids: 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Your 

little one can explore nature in a safe, 

nurturing environment as you walk 

through Brevard Zoo, meet animals and 

take part in games and crafts. $60 for zoo 

members and $80 for non-members. Cost 

is per child/adult pair. Registration is 

required. Brevard Zoo, 8225 N. Wickham 

Road, Melbourne. To register visit 

brevardzoo.org/zooperkids or call 

321-254-9453 ext 252 or email 

edprograms@brevardzoo.org. 

Infant Movers and Shakers: 10 a.m. 

Children ages 2 and younger can enjoy 

stories, songs, dancing and more. 

Titusville Library, 2121 S. Hopkins Ave., 

Titusville. 264-5026. 

Wiggle Workout: 10:15 a.m. -11 a.m. 

Rhythm, stretching, movement, games, 

music, coordination, and play all come 

together during this fun and interactive 

workout session designed for kids ages 

2-5. Cocoa Beach Library, 550 North 

Brevard Ave., Cocoa Beach. 321-868-1104. 

Gymboree Music Class 10:30 a.m. Music 

class for children ages 6 months to 6 years 

and their grown-ups too. $10 per child. $5 

for siblings. Save $5 per month with 

monthly payment. 5650 S. Washington 

Ave., Titusville. For more information call 

321-259-5669. 

Preschool Storytime: 11 a.m. Songs, 

stories and a craft. Eau Gallie Public 

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Library, 1521 Pineapple Ave. Melbourne. 

321-255-4304. 

Lil’ Sports: 4 p.m. Learn the moves and 



to 5. $35 a month. Viera Community 

Recreational Center, 2174 Judge Fran 

Jamieson. 321-987-0647. 

Lil’ Sports: 11 a.m. Learn the moves and 



to 5. $35 a month. David R Schechter, 

1089 S. Patrick Dr., Satellite Beach. 

321-987-0647. 

Homeschool art class: 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. 

Homeschool art class. Contact the teacher 

to register, Valorie Stanley 321-412-6524. 

Make out checks to the class teacher or 

pay with cash. 

titusvilleartleague.com for latest 

updates or visit TAL Facebook. 1421 Draa 

Road, Titusville. 

Beginner baton twirling and dance: 

Children will learn baton, jazz-hop, 

acrobatics and cheer-pom dances at 3:45 

p.m. for ages 4 to 7 and 4:30 p.m. for 

ages 8-12 at Wickham Park Community 

Center, 2815 Leisure Way, Melbourne. 

Cost is $36 per four-week session. Batons 

are $25 and available at the first class. 

321-752-3271 or starblazertwirlers.com. 

American Kenpo Karate – Beginning 

1: 4 p.m. – 4:40 p.m. Your little ones will 

enjoy the kicks, hand strikes, and blocks 

in this karate class. They will develop 

teamwork skills, and acquire discipline as 

they learn practical self-defense 

techniques geared for them. For ages and 

older. $30 Resident/$36 Non-Resident. 

Start date is September 7. Eau Gallie Civic 


321- 608-7400. 


and painting class for children ages 6 to 

14. $13. 1421 Draa Road, Titusville. 

321-412-6524. 

Youth Fun Day: 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. 

Youth will have an awesome time 

participating at interactive stations such 

as playing games, old and new school 

activities. Refreshments will be served. 

Open to children 6 -11 years old. Begins 

September 14. Lipscomb Community 

Center, 3316 Monroe St., Melbourne. 321- 

608-7450. 

American Kenpo Karate – Beginning 

2: 5 p.m. – 5:50 p.m. Develop teamwork 

skills and acquire discipline. This practical 

and focused karate class stresses 

awareness, confidence and self-defense 

techniques. For ages 8 and older. Cost per 

month is $30 for residents; $35 for 

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American Kenpo Karate – Advanced: 6 

p.m. – 7 p.m. American Kenpo is a 

practical and focused martial art that 

stresses awareness, confidence, and 

self-defense techniques. This advanced 

class is for students (ages 10 and up) that 

want to advance to higher belt levels in a 

dojo centered experience. First class 

September 7. Cost per month is $30 for 

residents; $35 for nonresidents. Eau Gallie 

Civic Center, 1551 Highland Ave., 

Melbourne. 321-608-7400. 

FRIDAYS 

Adorable Me: 9:30 a.m. -11a.m. 3400 N 

Atlantic Ave Cocoa Beach. Ages 6 weeks – 

8 months. Get out of the house with your 

new baby and share some fun with other 

families. Enjoy brain building activities for 

your infant and friendly, supportive 

discussions with other adults. Register 

online at 

www.easternflorida.edu/labschool, 

contact 433-7668 or email 

Labschools@easternflorida.edu. 

Storytime: 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. 

Storytime for all ages. Port St. John 

Library, 6500 Carole Ave., Cocoa, 

321-633-1867. 

Lil’ Sports: 9:30 a.m. Learn the moves 


good sportsmanship. $35 a month. 

Children ages 2 1/2 to 5 at Viera 

Community Recreational Center, 2174 

Judge Fran Jamieson. 321-987-0647. 

Lil’ Sports: 11 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. Learn 

the moves and terminology of soccer 

while learning good sportsmanship. 

Children ages 2 1/2 to 5. $35 a month. 

David R Schechter, 1089 S. Patrick Dr., 

Satellite Beach. 321-987-0647. 

Ninja Obstacle Training: The class is 

open to children ages 5 SHAPE \* 

MERGEFORMAT to 10 and begins at 4 

p.m. at DRS Gymnasium, 1089 S. Patrick 

Drive, Satellite Beach. Includes obstacles, 

balance obstacles, warped walls, and 

more. Cost is $60 per month. 

321-773-6458 

Late Night Basketball: 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. 

Children ages 8 to 17 play basketball for 

$1 per person. Joseph N. Davis 

Community Center 2547 Grant St, 

Melbourne. 674-5723. 

Late Night Basketball: Children ages 12 

and older will play basketball from 8 to 11 

p.m. at Wickham Park Community Center, 

2815 Leisure Way, Melbourne. $1 per 

person. 321-752-3271 

SATURDAYS 

Lil’ Sports: 9:15 a.m. Learn the moves 


good sportsmanship. $35 a month. 

Children ages 2 1/2 to 5 at Viera 

Community Recreational Center, 2174 

Judge Fran Jamieson. 321-987-0647. 

Learn to Ice Skate 10:45 a.m. – 11:15 

a.m. This free class is for people who have 

always wanted to try ice skating. Space 

Coast Iceplex, 720 Roy Wall Blvd., 

Rockledge. For more information visit 

www.spacecoasticeplex.com 

Junior Golf Clinic 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. Junior 

golf clinic for children ages 3 to 12. Clubs 

will be provided or bring your own. 

Please arrive a few minutes before 9 a.m. 

to sign in. Cost is $5. 4775 South Highway 

1, Rockledge. For more information visit 

www.us1golfcenter.com 

MULTIPLE DAYS 

Playful Preschool 3 or 5 Day: 9 a.m. – 

12 p.m. 3400 N Atlantic Ave Cocoa Beach. 

Ages 3-5 years. To attend a free class, 

contact 433-7668 or email 

labschools@easternflorida.edu. A unique 

preschool cooperative prepares children 

for success through hands on activities 

and conscious parenting techniques. 

Parents learn to guide children’s 

development by participating one day 

per week and attending adult-only night 

meetings which provide support and 

connection with other families. Register 

online at 

www.easternflorida.edu/labschool 

Terrific Toddlers: 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. 

Tuesday and Thursdays. Ages 18 months 

-36 months. 3400 N. Atlantic Avenue, 

Cocoa Beach, FL 32931. To attend a free 

class, contact 433-7668 or email 

Labschools@easternflorida.edu. Connect 

with your child and support their growth 

through sensory activities, music, gross 

motor play and enjoy time with adults 

learning about your child’s healthy 

growth and development. Register online 

at www.easternflorida.edu/labschool 

Storytime: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Every 

Tuesday and Thursday at 10 a.m. and 11 

a.m. One or more books will be read and 

a craft is done. Ages 2 and up, with an 

adult. Suntree/Viera Library, 902 Jordan 

Blass Drive, Melbourne. 321-255-4404. 

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Storytime: 10 a.m. Every Tuesday and 

Thursday at 10 a.m. for ages 6 months – 

23 months and at 11:15 a.m. for 2 – 4 year 

olds. Melbourne Beach Library, 324 

Ocean Ave., Melbourne Beach. 

321-956-5642. 

After-School Tutoring: 3:45 .m. – 5 p.m. 

This program is a partnership with the 

local Club Esteem and is an opportunity 

for the youth (ages 6 – 12 years old) to 

gain additional educational support with 

qualified instructors. Mondays – 

Thursdays. Joseph N. Davis Community 

Center 2547 Grant St, Melbourne. 

321-608-7460. 

Capoeira: 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m 

Monday – Friday. Your child will have fun 

and develop confidence learning this 

dynamic Brazilian martial art that 

includes kicks and escapes, acrobatics, 

music, and self-expression. Ages 4 and up. 

$120/month of unlimited classes. 

Melbourne Capoeira, 4195 W. New Haven 

Ave. #13 For more info call 321-223-0062. 

Isshinryu Karate Do: 7 p.m. Isshinryu, 

“The One Heart Way,” begins and ends 

with courtesy and respect. It is “old 

school” Okinawan Karate Do (empty 

hand) and Kobudo (traditional Okinawan 

weapons). Practice is with bare hands and 

feet. It includes rigorous drills with and 

without contact, in groups and with 

partners, emphasizing realistic 

self-defense, breathing, and “ki” energy. 

Four (4) person per class minimum . Ages 

11 and older. Tuesdays and Thursdays 

starting September 4. Eau Gallie Civic 


$35.00 Resident/$42.00 Non-Resident; 

Walk-in: $15.00. 321-608-7400. 

Aikido self-protection: 7:30 p.m. A 

powerful method of self-defense that 

requires only leverage, not strength. 

Overcome any attack with minimum 

force because skill, not size, is your 

advantage. Open to ages 13 and up. 

Classes are held Mondays and Thursdays. 

First class is September 4. $40.00 

Resident/$48.00 Non-Resident; Walk-in: 

$15.00. Eau Gallie Civic Center, 1551 

Highland Ave., Melbourne. 321- 

608-7400.dance tiny tots 

Sky Zone Toddler Time: Tuesday 10 a.m. 

– 12 p.m. and Sundays 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. 

Open to all jumpers walking to age 5. 

Cost is $12 and includes one parent. Sky 

Zone, 624 Barnes Blvd., Rockledge. 

265-5867. 

Horseback Riding: Tuesdays and 

Wednesdays 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. and 

Saturdays 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Horseback 

riding and equine assisted therapy, 

Special Olympics Equestrian Team. Ages 2 

– 92. PATH certified trainers, OT and 

behavioral therapy, volunteer programs. 

Staywell, Gardiner, FEDS, accepted. 3330 

Perkinson Lane, Merritt Island. 

Walkonwaterhorses.com 321-412-8057. 


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5 steps to cutting your 

cable television costs 

BRETT MOLINA 

There’s perhaps no bill 

capable of generating 

peak frustration more 

than the one for cable 

television. 

Cable TV companies 

report average spending 

per subscriber of about 

$85 a month, while the 

average among satellite 

TV providers tops $100 a 

month, Leichtman 

Research Group says. 

Five things you can do: 

Assess what you watch: 

Get rid of extras, downsize plans 

Review your current plan and what channels you get. Cutting 

premium channels and sports packages is an easy way to rack up 

savings. There’s a good chance you can drop down to a smaller, 

less expensive package and still get most of the channels you 

need. 

Examine those extra fees 

Some fees and taxes are required, but some could be cut back. 

Do you have one or several set-top boxes for watching TV 

throughout the house? Those rental fees for boxes can add up. 

If you package your cable with Internet, consider buying a 

compatible modem instead of paying the monthly rental fee. 

When buying, make sure to confirm with your operator that it 

works for your provider and is certified for the speeds you want. 

Skip the two-year contracts 

Yes, the pricing can be very attractive. However, you’re 

better off staying with a month-to-month commitment, Swann 

says. “You are bound to that company,” he said. “You have no 

leverage during that two-year period.” 

Swann said consumers will usually pay as much or more 

compared to a plan without contracts. Also, most cable 

companies will require you pay an early termination fee. 

Call your cable company and negotiate 

Contact a customer service representative at your cable 

provider. Check out the latest deals that they are offering to new 

subscribers and compare them to what you’re currently paying. 

“Knocking down the price is as simple as taking the time to 

call and ask — politely,” personal finance writer Andrea Woroch 

says. 

If there’s a competitor, threaten to cancel your service and 

switch. Woroch suggests asking for a supervisor or manager if 

necessary. 

Consider a leap to streaming services 

Sling TV, DirecTV Now, PlayStation Vue, Hulu and YouTube 

all offer skinny bundles with a solid core channel lineup. The 

cheapest option among the group is Sling TV’s Orange plan for 

$20 a month and features channels including ESPN, CNN, Disney 

and Food Network. 

Contributing: Eli Blumenthal 


Primary Care 

Physicians 

Keeping Your Family’s 

Health First 

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Space Coast Parent - January 2018

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