Calendar of EVENTS
in North Brevard, Florida

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2014

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11 - 27 -- Monty Python's SPAMALOT

• Titusville Playhouse. Information: 321-268-3711.
• Winner of the Tony "Triple Crown" for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book.

17 -- Prehistoric Native Americans of Florida's East Coast

• 7:00pm -- Enchanted Forest Sanctuary Education Center. Free.
• Did you ever hear about the Timucua, the Ais, the Jaega, or the Tequesta peoples?
• Presentation by Elaine Williams. Sponsored by the Friends of the Enchanted Forest.

18 -- The Florida Panther Revealed

• 1:00pm -- Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center
• A Refuge volunteer will make a photo presentation on the endangered Florida panther.
• Please call 321-861-5601 for reservations.

18 -- Easter Egg Hunt

• 2:00pm -- Isaac Campbell Sr. Park. Sponsored by Brevard County Parks and Recreation.
• Free. All participants should bring their own egg carrier.

18 -- Easter Egg Hunt

• 4:00pm -- Cuyler Park. Sponsored by Brevard County Parks and Recreation.
• Free. All participants should bring their own egg carrier.

19 -- Shorebird Photo Presentation & Driving Tour

• 9:00am -- Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center
• View a photo presentation on shorebirds; followed by a guided tour in the refuge shuttle bus along Black Point Drive.
• Please call 321-861-5601 for reservations.

19 -- Butterfly Photo Presentation and Walk

• 11:00am -- Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center
• Enjoy a photo presentation on how to identify the common butterflies and learn about their nature history.
• Then follow the guide in your own car to observe butterflies at several refuge sites.
• Please call 321-861-5601 for reservations.

12 -- Breakfast with the Easter Bunny

• 9:00am -- Sand Point Park. For children 10 years of age and under.
• There will be a pancake breakfast, crafts and egg hunt. Remember to bring your own egg carrier and camera.
• Children must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets are $3 for each adult and $5 for each child.
• Pre-registration is recommended at Sandrift Community Center. Call (321) 264-5037 for more information.

18 -- Rocket Launch Scheduled RESCHEDULED

• 3:25pm -- Launch Pad 40 - SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft. Best local viewing places map on link.
• Dragon is set to take some serious science to the ISS on Monday, including an instrument that will stream live video of Earth back home.
• Get more information and follow the launch here.

19 -- Enchanted Forest Photography Club

• 9:00-11:00am -- Enchanted Forest Sanctuary Education Center.
• Program for all levels of photography. View photographs and learn helpful tips.

20 -- Easter Sunday

20 -- Forest Fun Day for Children

• 2:00-4:00pm -- Enchanted Forest Sanctuary Education Center.
• Program for children and their families to help them enjoy nature.

22 -- Nature Driving Tour

• 9:00am -- Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center
• Take a ride in the Refuge's shuttle bus with a refuge naturalist to observe and learn about the refuge wildlife, plants and management practices.
• Space is limited. Please call 321-861-5601 for reservations.

22 -- Visitor Center Boardwalk Tour

• 1:00pm -- Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center
• Join a Refuge volunteer for a guided walking tour along the 1/4-mile Visitor Center Boardwalk loop.
• Learn about the plants and animals that live in the fresh water pond and hammock habitats.
• Wheelchair accessible. Space is limited. Please call 321-861-5601 for reservations.

23 -- Oyster Gardening Workshop

• 9:30am-noon -- Sandrift Recreation Center. RSVP is required.
• Jody Palmer of the Brevard Zoo is conducting Oyster Gardening Training.
• Space is limited and open to the first 35 to sign up. Lagoon front folks with private docks have preference.

23 -- Manatee Watch

• 1:00pm - 3:00pm -- Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge Manatee Observation Deck.
• A Refuge volunteer will be on hand to answer questions about our Manatees.
• The Manatee Observation deck is located on the north east side of Haulover Canal along State Road 3.

23 -- The Keys to using a Botanical Key

• 7:00pm -- Enchanted Forest Sanctuary Education Center.
• You'll have an opportunity to practice using the botanical key and develop the skills needed to classify and identify plants.
• Presentation by Dr. Paul Schmalzer. Sponsored by the Sea Rocket Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society.

24 -- All about Alligators

• 2:00pm -- Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center
• View a photo presentation, handle gator bio facts and find out where the "big boys" hang out.
• Please call 321-861-5601 for reservations.

25 -- The Florida Panther Revealed

• 2:00pm -- Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center
• A Refuge volunteer will make a photo presentation on the endangered Florida panther.
• Please call 321-861-5601 for reservations.

26 -- Earth Day in the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary

• 10:00am - 3:00pm -- Enchanted Forest Nature Sanctuary. 444 Columbia Blvd., Titusville.
• Environmental Exhibitors, Guided Hikes, Native Plant Sale, Education Activities, Live Music, Kids' Crafts, Face Painting.
• Live-Animal Exhibitors, Florida Native Wildlife, Avian Reconditioning, Animal Love, Bat Belfrys, Florida Reptiles.
• Featured Musicians: Sheryl Paige, Sharon Osuna, Crystal Women, Chris Kahl, Janine & Friends.
• We will have guides available and when people want to walk, we'll take them.

26 -- Trash Bash 2014

• 8:00am - 12:00pm -- Meet at the entrance to Bair's Cove Boat Ramp at Haulover Canal along State Road 3.
• Please call 321-861-5601 to register for the clean-up and for additional information.

26 -- Songbird Migration Walk

• 9:00am -- Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center
• A walking tour along refuge trails in pursuit of migrant warblers and other songbirds.
• Please call 321-861-5601 for reservations.

26 -- Night Prowl and Moth Night Family Program

• 9:00am -- Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center
• A a photo presentation on nocturnal animals. Then take short hike to look and listen for wildlife and watch for moths.
• Please call 321-861-5601 for reservations.

26 -- 2nd Annual Titusville Scavenger Hunt

• Noon - 3:30pm -- Start and end at Dixie Crossroads
• How well do you know the Titusville area??? Put together a team of up to six for an afternoon of clue hunting and picture taking around town.
• Information: 321.536.3208. Registration & Sponsor forms online.

28 -- Food Truck Bazaar

• 5:00pm - 8:00pm -- Sand Point Park, Garden Street entrance
• Someting different. Bring family & friends. Share unique dishes. 4th Mondays.

29 -- Nature Driving Tour

• 9:00am -- Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center
• Take a ride in the Refuge's shuttle bus with a refuge naturalist to observe and learn about the refuge wildlife, plants and management practices.
• Space is limited. Please call 321-861-5601 for reservations.

29 -- Visitor Center Boardwalk Tour

• 1:00pm -- Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center
• Join a Refuge volunteer for a guided walking tour along the 1/4-mile Visitor Center Boardwalk loop.
• Learn about the plants and animals that live in the fresh water pond and hammock habitats.
• Wheelchair accessible. Space is limited. Please call 321-861-5601 for reservations.

30 -- Manatee Watch

• 1:00pm - 3:00pm -- Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge Manatee Observation Deck.
• A Refuge volunteer will be on hand to answer questions about our Manatees.
• The Manatee Observation deck is located on the north east side of Haulover Canal along State Road 3.

May, 2014          TOP           Click the blue (or red) headers for details.

2 - 11 -- The Female Odd Couple

• Titusville Playhouse, Emmas Attic. Information: 321-268-3711.
• The female version of The Odd Couple, Neil Simon's hilarious contemporary comic classic.

3 -- The World's Greatest Baby Shower

• 9:00am - 1:00pm -- Searstown Mall
• A free event that targets new and expectant parents.
• Over forty informational exhibits covering all aspects of parenthood, from bottles to car seats.
• Seminars cover topics such as "Feeding Baby Safely," "Ask a Doc Panel" and "HUG Your Baby."
• Lots of wonderful door prizes and light refreshments

3 -- Mother's Day Crafts

• 10:00am -- Titusville Public Library. Free.
• Ages 3-6 will make a Picket Fence Flower Craft and Ages 7-12 will make a Flower Garden.

3 -- The Kentucky Derby Party "Run for the Roses"

• 4:00pm - 7:00pm -- The Historic Pritchard House, Downtown Titusville. Reservations required.
• Watch the race on a TV screen or on your cell phone. Stroll the beautiful gardens, relax and listen to music provided by local musicians.
• Cash bar. Mint Juleps,Tennessee Lemonade, Mojitos and wine will be available. Complimentary snacks will be provided.
• Silent Auction. A Fancy Hat contest will be held, so ladies wear your fanciest hat.

10 -- VAC Warbird Museum Pancake Breakfast

• 8:00am - 11:00am -- Warbird Museum, 6600 Tico Road, S. Titusville. Fly-In or Drive-In.
• Pilots and public enjoy camaraderie among real warbirds while enjoying a delicious breakfast.
• $8.00 for fly-in pilots & passengers. Free with admission ($18.00) for drive in visitors. RSVP: 321-268-1941.

10 -- Read to a Dog

• 1:00pm -- Titusville Public Library. Free. Limited to 10 participants. Sign up in Youth Services.
• Read to a Dog with the Space Coast Therapy Dogs. Ages 5 & up.

12 -- Celebrate Children's Book Week

• 3:30pm -- Titusville Public Library. Free. (Ages 3-12). Info: 264-5026.
• We'll read Actual Size by Steve Jenkins. Then the kids will make actual size posters of themselves.

15 -- Organic Gardening - Rescheduled from April 17,

• 6:30pm -- Mims Scottsmoor Public Library. Free. Please call 264-5080 for information.
• Lucia Chankersingh, Master Gardener, will give a presentation on how to successfully use organic gardening techniques in Florida.

16 - 31 -- A Few Good Men

• Titusville Playhouse. Information: 321-268-3711.
• This Broadway hit about the trial of two Marines for complicity in the death of a fellow Marine.

17 -- Space Coast Military Appreciation Day

• 7:00am to 5:00pm -- Searstown Mall. FREE. 5K Run Walk at 7:30am
• Discounts for Veterans & Active Duty, Food Booths, Bands, Displays & Exhibits, Veterans Benefits Evaluations.
• Proceeds from contributions from vendors and sponsors will be donated to the Junior ROTC units on the Space Coast.

17 -- Celebrate Children's Book Week

• 10:00am -- Titusville Public Library. Free. (Ages 3-12). Info: 264-5026.
• You're invited to a Fancy Nancy Tea Party. So dress Fancy and bring your best party manners.

24 & 25 -- Warbird Museum Memorial Day Open House

• 9:00am - 5:00pm -- Valiant Air Commant Museum, 6600 Tico Road, Titusville.
• FREE ADMISSION for Active or Retired Military and All Florida Residents. I.D. Required for free admission.

26 - Memorial Day Holiday

26 -- Food Truck Bazaar

• 5:00pm - 8:00pm -- Sand Point Park, Garden Street entrance
• Someting different. Bring family & friends. Share unique dishes. 4th Mondays.

30 -- North Brevard Summer Day Camps Begin

• Brevard County Parks and Recreation's North Area Parks Operation is offering summer day camps for children entering first grade through eighth grade.
• Camp are open Monday - Friday; hours are 7:00am to 6:00pm; through August 15.

30 -- Memorial Day

• Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May. Traditional Memorial Day is May 30th.

31 -- Jazz, Jeans & Jewels

• 7:00pm - 10:00pm -- 400-420 Julia St, Titusville. Grand Opening of The Women's Center
• Put on your favorite Jeans & join us for an evening of Fun, Food, Jazz & Jewels!
• Proceeds benefit the Women's Center Services & Safe Houses.

June, 2014          TOP           Click the blue (or red) headers for details.

2 -- Summer Food Service Program, June 2-Aug. 15

• Brevard County Parks and Recreation's North Area Parks Operation is participating.
• All children 18 years old and younger, if open site, are eligible for breakfast and lunch at no charge.

6 -- Rocket Launch Scheduled

• TBD -- Launch Pad 40 - SpaceX Falcon 9. Best local viewing places map on link.
• Commercial Resupply Services flight to the International Space Station

14 -- VAC Warbird Museum Pancake Breakfast

• 8:00am - 11:00am -- Warbird Museum, 6600 Tico Road, S. Titusville. Fly-In or Drive-In.
• Pilots and public enjoy camaraderie among real warbirds while enjoying a delicious breakfast.
• $8.00 for fly-in pilots & passengers. Free with admission ($18.00) for drive in visitors. RSVP: 321-268-1941.

23 -- Food Truck Bazaar

• 5:00pm - 8:00pm -- Sand Point Park, Garden Street entrance
• Someting different. Bring family & friends. Share unique dishes. 4th Mondays.

July, 2014          TOP           Click the blue (or red) headers for details.

12 -- VAC Warbird Museum Pancake Breakfast

• 8:00am - 11:00am -- Warbird Museum, 6600 Tico Road, S. Titusville. Fly-In or Drive-In.
• Pilots and public enjoy camaraderie among real warbirds while enjoying a delicious breakfast.
• $8.00 for fly-in pilots & passengers. Free with admission ($18.00) for drive in visitors. RSVP: 321-268-1941.

28 -- Food Truck Bazaar

• 5:00pm - 8:00pm -- Sand Point Park, Garden Street entrance
• Someting different. Bring family & friends. Share unique dishes. 4th Mondays.

August, 2014          TOP           Click the blue (or red) headers for details.

9 -- VAC Warbird Museum Pancake Breakfast

• 8:00am - 11:00am -- Warbird Museum, 6600 Tico Road, S. Titusville. Fly-In or Drive-In.
• Pilots and public enjoy camaraderie among real warbirds while enjoying a delicious breakfast.
• $8.00 for fly-in pilots & passengers. Free with admission ($18.00) for drive in visitors. RSVP: 321-268-1941.

25 -- Food Truck Bazaar

• 5:00pm - 8:00pm -- Sand Point Park, Garden Street entrance
• Someting different. Bring family & friends. Share unique dishes. 4th Mondays.

September, 2014          TOP           Click the blue (or red) headers for details.

13 -- VAC Warbird Museum Pancake Breakfast

• 8:00am - 11:00am -- Warbird Museum, 6600 Tico Road, S. Titusville. Fly-In or Drive-In.
• Pilots and public enjoy camaraderie among real warbirds while enjoying a delicious breakfast.
• $8.00 for fly-in pilots & passengers. Free with admission ($18.00) for drive in visitors. RSVP: 321-268-1941.

22 -- Food Truck Bazaar

• 5:00pm - 8:00pm -- Sand Point Park, Garden Street entrance
• Someting different. Bring family & friends. Share unique dishes. 4th Mondays.

27 -- FREE day at the Refuge

• Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. National Public Lands Day
• America's national wildlife refuges will offer free admission to visitors.

October, 2014          TOP           Click the blue (or red) headers for details.

11 -- VAC Warbird Museum Pancake Breakfast

• 8:00am - 11:00am -- Warbird Museum, 6600 Tico Road, S. Titusville. Fly-In or Drive-In.
• Pilots and public enjoy camaraderie among real warbirds while enjoying a delicious breakfast.
• $8.00 for fly-in pilots & passengers. Free with admission ($18.00) for drive in visitors. RSVP: 321-268-1941.

12 -- FREE day at the Refuge

• Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. The first day of National Wildlife Refuge Week.
• America's national wildlife refuges will offer free admission to visitors.

24 - November 2 -- Brevard County Fair

27 -- Food Truck Bazaar

• 5:00pm - 8:00pm -- Sand Point Park, Garden Street entrance
• Someting different. Bring family & friends. Share unique dishes. 4th Mondays.

November, 2014          TOP           Click the blue (or red) headers for details.

1 -- DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS - "Fall Back"

• 2:00am tomorrow -- Set your clocks back one hour beore you go to bed tonight.
• You "gain" an hours sleep tonight and will wake up to a darker morning.
• You lose an hour of daylight in the evening. Daylight saving time ends the night of March 8.

8 -- VAC Warbird Museum Pancake Breakfast

• 8:00am - 11:00am -- Warbird Museum, 6600 Tico Road, S. Titusville. Fly-In or Drive-In.
• Pilots and public enjoy camaraderie among real warbirds while enjoying a delicious breakfast.
• $8.00 for fly-in pilots & passengers. Free with admission ($18.00) for drive in visitors. RSVP: 321-268-1941.

11 -- FREE day at the Refuge

• Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. Veterans Day.
• America's national wildlife refuges will offer free admission to visitors.

22 & 23 -- Fort Christmas Militia Encampment

• Fort Christmas in Christmas, Florida. Free.
• Soldiers in 1840 period uniforms camp and present programs in the fort.
• Musket and cannon firing demonstrations.

24 -- Food Truck Bazaar

• 5:00pm - 8:00pm -- Sand Point Park, Garden Street entrance
• Someting different. Bring family & friends. Share unique dishes. 4th Mondays.

December, 2014          TOP           Click the blue (or red) headers for details.

6 & 7 -- 37th Cracker Christmas at Fort Christmas Historical Park

• 10:00am - 4:00pm -- Fort Christmas in Christmas, Florida. FREE admission.
• Huge crafts fair. 150 Craft Vendors. Drop-off for new, un-wrapped Toys for Tots.
• Pioneer Demonstrations: Weaving, Dutch Oven Cooking, Spinning, Lace Making, Pioneer Food, Handmade Crafts, Early Cow Camp, Antique Tractors, Civil War Camp, Cane Grinding, Blacksmithing, Broom Making, Wood Carving, Syrup Making, And Much more.
• There will be BBQ and Camp Fire Cooking by Fort Christmas Historical Society, local FFA Chapters and 4-H Clubs & many community groups will be here selling Swamp Cabbage, Gator Meat, Stew and Biscuits and much more. Do come out and Support the community.

13 -- VAC Warbird Museum Pancake Breakfast

• 8:00am - 11:00am -- Warbird Museum, 6600 Tico Road, S. Titusville. Fly-In or Drive-In.
• Pilots and public enjoy camaraderie among real warbirds while enjoying a delicious breakfast.
• $8.00 for fly-in pilots & passengers. Free with admission ($18.00) for drive in visitors. RSVP: 321-268-1941.

22 -- Food Truck Bazaar

• 5:00pm - 8:00pm -- Sand Point Park, Garden Street entrance
• Someting different. Bring family & friends. Share unique dishes. 4th Mondays.

25 - Christmas Day

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1 - New Year's Day

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1 -- All Fool's Day

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30 -- Memorial Day

• Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May. Traditional Memorial Day is May 30th.

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25 - Christmas Day