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As if you need more of an incentive to visit, it just so happensto be National Plan for Vacation Day which means it's theperfect time to start planning your amazing getaway to theSebastian River Area! Request a free visitors guide and we'llmail you a packet of information. It has everything you needto plan the perfect vacation right here in the Sebastian RiverArea! What are you waiting for? We saved you a seat!

Whether you're a visitor or resident, it doesn't take long to fallin love with our cool river breezes, pink sunrises, golden sunsets,abundant recreational activities, and laid back atmosphere.Between ocean, river or lake outings, waterfront dining,browsing in art galleries, visits to treasure, historical or artmuseums along with other attractions such as refuges, state

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parks, and more, there's ample opportunity to indulge inyour favorite pastimes. This month, there are some lovelyevents and festivals to enjoy! In addition to wildlife tours,outdoor concerts, a surf workshop and art shows, there's the2nd Annual Mullet Fry & 2nd Annual ShrimpFest & Craft BrewHullabaloo along with the Vero Beach Bridal Show.

Please check out the events below and be sure to visit ourwebsite to plan your perfect getaway to the Sebastian RiverArea!

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There are a lot of fun filled events taking place this month and you'll find some of them listedbelow. To view the entire calendar of events, click here.

Be s ure to do wnlo ad the Be s ure to do wnlo ad the Indian Rive r Co unty - Ve ro Be ach, Se bas t ian, & Fe lls me re App!Indian Rive r Co unty - Ve ro Be ach, Se bas t ian, & Fe lls me re App!

Free Wi ldli fe Tours Free Wi ldli fe Tours

Every Wednesday through March 8-10 a.m.

Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge 4055 Wildlife Way, Vero Beach

Join Refuge volunteers as they take youon a journey throughout the Refuge toexperience our diverse habitats andobserve wildlife. Binoculars and fieldguides are provided.

For reservations, call 772-581-5557 x2.

Learn to Play Pickleball Learn to Play Pickleball

Every Monday-Friday

Tourism Spot light Tourism Spot light

Hart EscapesHart Escapes

6 pm Schumann Park1091 Schumann Drive, Sebastian(courts 5 & 6)

Come out and learn how to playpickleball, the fastest growing sport in theUSA! Free to play and everyone iswelcome! All you need is tennis shoes.

" Private L ives" by Noel" Private L ives" by NoelCoward at Riverside Theatre Coward at Riverside Theatre

Now through February 19th

Riverside Theatre3250 Riverside Park Drive, Vero Beach

One of the most sophisticated, witty, andentertaining plays ever written, PrivateLives remains one of Noël Coward's mostsuccessful comedies. A masterpiece ofhigh comedy, Coward's Private Lives isuproarious and delightful.

For more information, visitwww.riversidetheatre.com

Roseland Jam Session Roseland Jam Session

Every Thursday 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Roseland Community Center Building12973 Bay Street, Sebastian(corner of 129th Ave and Bay Street)

Acoustic Country and Bluegrass music!Audience welcome. Contact Jackie at772-913-2182.

Jam Session Jam Session

Every Thursday6:00-9:00 p.m. VFW Post 10210

Jackie Hart owner/ operator of Hart Escapes has anextreme passion for traveling. Star ng from the

me Jackie was a child, she has enjoyed learningabout and collec ng informa on on differentdes na ons. Jackie began her true travelexperiences in 1999 a er she married her highschool sweetheart, Adam. A er their daughter wasborn in 2004, Jackie added cruises to their traveladventures. A er dreaming of a career in travel foryears, Jackie was discussing her dream with hergrandmother and realized there was also a need tobus trips. With the support of her husband andother family members, Jackie's dream came true in2015, when she opened a small office on US 1 inSebas an. In 2016 Jackie moved her travel agencyto a bigger office, at 1621 US Highway 1 where shecurrently fulfills your travel dreams and needs. Jackie is an ac ve member of the Sebas an AreaChamber of Commerce and a member of the tourismcommi ee for the chamber. Jackie is also a cer fiedmember of CLIA, which is Cruise Lines Interna onalAssociation. Jackie is happy to help you with one airline cket,

ckets to the various theme parks, all the way up tobooking your cruise or hotel needs. Please follow Hart Escapes, Inc. through social mediaon Facebook, and Instagram. We also have a website www..HartEscapes.com. Our phone number is 772-646-4828 or email is JackieH@hartescapes.com. So howcan we feed your travel bug?

815 Louisiana Avenue, Sebastian A music Jam Session, come join the fun.Sandwiches are served. Hope to see youthere!

L ibrary Coffee House- AshleyL ibrary Coffee House- AshleyGang Gang

Friday, February 3rd7-9 p.m. North Indian River County Library1001 Sebastian Boulevard, Sebastian

Al Scortino of the Ashley Gang and othermembers of the Florida Music FoodInitiative will perform. Admission is free atthis program sponsored by the Friends ofthe North IRC Library, but everyone isencouraged to bring a non-perishablefood item which will be donated to theLord's Table Soup Kitchen.

Craft Club of Sebastian CraftCraft Club of Sebastian CraftShow Show

Saturday, February 4th10 am - 3 pm

Riverview Park, Sebastian

**Rain Dates: The Sunday following thescheduled show

Scrabble Club Scrabble Club

Every Saturday 11:00a.m.- 3:00 pm North Indian River County Library1001 Sebastian Boulevard, Sebastian

For more information, contact: HelenRussell, Director at 772-532-3647.

2nd Annual Mullet Fry 2nd Annual Mullet Fry

6th Annual Sebastian River6th Annual Sebastian RiverArea Snapshots Photo ContestArea Snapshots Photo Contest

SAVE THE DATE!

20 17 Concerts in the Park 2017 Concerts in the Park

We invite you to come out and enjoyevenings on the beautiful Indian River Lagoonwhile listening to different genres of music!The FREE Concerts in the Park are from 5:30-8p.m. at Riverview Park in Sebastian. There willbe food and refreshments for sale from NewYork Nicks Hot Dogs, Woody's BBQ, Uncle LouieG's Italian Ice and the Lions Club of Sebastian

Saturday, February 4th12- 2 pm

Sebastian's Working Waterfront,Fisherman's Landing 1540 Indian River Drive, Sebastian

This event is sponsored by the Indian RiverCounty Historical Society and tickets are$10 per person which includes sides ofbeans, slaw, and cheese grits with a tasteof swamp cabbage for $1 extra. Thereare limited tickets available so don't missout! Tickets are available at the SebastianRiver Area Chamber of Commerce &Visitors Center located at 700 Main Streetin Sebastian as well as the Indian RiverCounty Historical Society in Vero Beach.For more information, call 772-778-3435

Greyhound Racing Greyhound Racing

Monday-Saturday (through April 15th)1 p.m. Melbourne Greyhound Park, LLC1100 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne

Come out and enjoy the excitement! Formore information, visit www.mgpark.com

Trivia Night Trivia Night

Every Tuesday Night 6:30 pm

Woody's BBQ 13600 US-1, Sebastian

Play for prizes.

Free Concert in the Park- Free Concert in the Park- ZZStreet Speakeasy BandStreet Speakeasy Band

Friday, February 10th5:30- 8pm

Riverview Park

will be selling popcorn.

Dur ing intermission, the crowd will have achance to win giveaways from the localbusiness community. Bring your lawn chairand blanket, and enjoy the local talent andriver breezes!

February 10thZ Street Speakeasy Band

(3-Piece Swing Band)

February 24thRelayer

(Pop/Rock/Dance Band)

March 10thSebastian River High School Jazz Ensemble &

Steel Drum Band

March 24thHeart of Oak

(Celtic & Sea Songs)

April 7thBlue Cypress Bluegrass

(Bluegrass)

May 12thBobby Owen Band

(Country, Blues, and Oldies)

Concerts in the Park is brought to you by theSebastian River Area Chamber of Commercein partnership with the City of Sebastian.Sponsored by: Orlando-MelbourneInternational Airport, Bay Street Pharmacy &Home Healthcare, FPL, Waste Management,Coldwell Banker Paradise, Oculina Bank andSebastian River Medical Center.

For more information, call 772-589-5969.

51st Annual Grant Seafood Festival 51st Annual Grant Seafood Festival

Save the Date!

March 4th & 5th, 2017 9 a.m.-7 p.m. & 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

600 U.S. 1, Sebastian

We invite you to come out and enjoy anevening on the beautiful Indian RiverLagoon! Z Street Speakeasy Band is a 3-Piece Swing Band and they will beperforming swing music! Food andrefreshments for sale.

Roseland U ni ted MethodistRoseland U ni ted MethodistChurch Indoor Craft & F leaChurch Indoor Craft & F leaMarketMarket

Saturday, February 11th(2nd Saturday of every month throughMarch) 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Roseland United Methodist Church 12962 Roseland Rd, Roseland

All indoors and under air conditioning. Lots of vendors with crafts and yard saleitems. Our Thrift Shop & Furniture Shopalways has lots of items for sale. FoodCourt serves breakfast and lunch, hotcoffee, cold drinks.

For more information, call 772-589-3035.

Storybook Forest Storybook Forest

Saturday, February 11th 10 a.m.- 1 p.m.

Riverview Park, Sebastian

This FREE, family fun event is made up ofspecifically designed exhibits that allowchildren to experience a storybooktheme in a whole new way! Families willvisit each of the displays, make a craft,play a game, or hear a story, and visitwith characters, all related to a specificstorybook. Children will learn about thestories through hands-on activities aschildren's stories come to life. This year weare excited to have children's book

Grant Community Center, Grant

Free admission, free parking, over 100crafters exhibiting, live continuousentertainment, along with a scrumptiousmenu of succulent seafood makes this aweekend no one wants to miss.

www.grantseafoodfestival.com

25th Annual Pelican Is land Wi ldli fe25th Annual Pelican Is land Wi ldli feFestival Festival

Save the Date!

Saturday, March 18th 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Riverview Park, Sebastian

A Celebration of the Treasure Coast'snatural resources and the 114th birthday ofPelican Island National Wildlife Refuge. Planto join us in celebrating this anniversary ofPelican Island and the refuge system, andenjoy the many exhibitors, including arts &crafts , environmental, and food vendors.Live wildlife shows feature birds of prey andreptiles throughout the day. DiscountedPelican Island tours by pontoon boatdepart every hour. Special kid's activitiesare offered non stop throughout the day.An incredible photography displayfeatures entries and winners of the festivalphotography contest. A full day of fun andleisure for the whole family.

author, Catherine Bailey. Food will beavailable for purchase. Meet and greetthe character "Cookie Mouse", from thefamous book, "If You Give A Mouse aCookie". For more info, visitwww.elcirmo.org.

6th Annual Sebastian Art6th Annual Sebastian ArtStudio Tour Studio Tour

Saturday, February 11th 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

The self guided tour, visits seven artists'studios in and around Sebastian, is freeand open to the public. Creativity beginsin the artist' studios. The tour offers anopportunity to meet the artists and seewhere they create their works, discusstheir inspiration and process, as well as tobrowse among new works and purchaseart directly from the artists themselves.

Maps for the popular event can bedownloaded atwww.sebastianartstudiotour.com

Surf F i shing Workshop Surf F i shing Workshop

Saturday, February 11th 1:00 pm - 3:15 pm Sebastian Inlet State Park 9700 Highway A1A, Melbourne Beach(Meet at the Sebastian Fishing Museum)

Surf fishing class designed to introduceanglers to the basics of surf fishing.Discussion centers on the equipmentneeded to enjoy a productive surf fishingday at the beach.

Night Sounds at SebastianNight Sounds at SebastianInlet State Park- SIRSYInlet State Park- SIRSY

Saturday, February 11th 7 to 9 PM

Festival Activities:

Live Wildlife ShowsKayaking ActivitiesEnvironmental ExhibitsBoat Tours to Pelican IslandKids Educational Activities & Gamescoordinated by the EnvironmentalLearning Center Environmental Arts & Crafts ExhibitsLive Radio DJ and foodAmateur Photography ContestHistorical ReenactmentsFat-tire "Bike Challenge"Pelican Island NWR birding Tours

For more info, visithttp://firstrefuge.org/events/wildlifefestival/or call 772-202-0697

2017 Sebastian L ionf i sh Fest 2017 Sebastian L ionf i sh Fest

Save the Date! 2nd Annual Sebastian Lionfish Fest

May 19th-21st

Newark to Vero BeachNewark to Vero BeachNon- Stop Flights Non- Stop Flights

Sebastian Inlet State Park (Coconut Point)9700 S. A1A, Melbourne Beach

Recording artists SIRSY, an Indie Pop Rockduo that The Boston Globe calls "Littleband, big sound." SIRSY music is chock fullof soul and sincerity, with a touch of sass.They have six CD's of original music. Theirlyrics can be a little dark or introspectivebut their stage presents radiates joy.

For more info., call 772-388-2750 or visit www.floridastateparks.org/sebastianinlet

Kashi Sunday Market Kashi Sunday Market

Sunday, February 12th9AM-2 PM

Kashi11155 Roseland Road, Sebastian Freshly Prepared Lunch Buffet at 12 pm($12), Hot Cinnamon Buns, Teas andOrganic Coffees. Find great gifts andbargains from our many Vendors.Children's corner with painting, crafts &goat petting area. Free Ashram toursavailable.

Sebastian Area Hi storicalSebastian Area Hi storicalSociety presents " The OriginalSociety presents " The OriginalF lorida Highwaymen Arti st, "F lorida Highwaymen Arti st, "by E li zabeth Woodruff , Ci ty ofby Eli zabeth Woodruff , Ci ty ofFort PierceFort Pierce

Wednesday, February 15th7 p.m.

North Indian River County Library1001 Sebastian Blvd., Sebastian

The Sebastian Area Historical Society, Inc.provides thought-provoking andeducational programs given by localspeakers pertaining to the dynamic

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heritage our county enjoys. Admission isfree and the public is encouraged toattend. Refreshments are provided andan opportunity to interact with thespeaker is provided after eachpresentation.

For more information, call 772-581-1380.

" Laugh for the Health of It"" Laugh for the Health of It"Laughter Program Laughter Program

Thursday, February 16th10:30 a.m.

North Indian River County Library 1001 Sebastian Blvd., Sebastian

Free Outside Concerts atFree Outside Concerts atRiverside Theatre Riverside Theatre

February 17th, 18th, 24th & 25th 6:00-9:30 p.m.

Riverside Theatre3250 Riverside Park Drive, Vero Beach

During Riverside Theatre's Winter Night'sWeekends, enjoy our LIVE IN THE LOOPoutside music venue, no ticket required,but you may want to bring lawn chairs.Great food, full bar and treats will beavailable for purchase.

For more information, visitwww.riversidetheatre.com

Dueling Pianos at RiversideDueling Pianos at RiversideTheatre Theatre

February 17th & 18th 7:30 pm & 9:30 pm performances

Riverside Theatre3250 Riverside Park Drive, Vero Beach

Dine, Dance, Sing-along!

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For more information, visitwww.riversidetheatre.com

3rd Saturday- 512 Market 3rd Saturday- 512 Market

Saturday, February 18th8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

United Church of Sebastian 1251 Sebastian Blvd., Sebastian

Come join the fun at the best marketaround. Arts, Crafts, Produce, Jewelry,Honey, Vintage Dress, Evening Wear,Pickles, Fudge, Antiques, and many more.Call for more information, 772-388-0461or 309-530-9065.

Art by the River- A F ine ArtArt by the River- A F ine ArtShow & SaleShow & Sale

Saturday, February 18th 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Rain date- Sunday

Riverview Park 600 U.S. 1, Sebastian

Free Concert in the Park-Free Concert in the Park-Relayer Relayer

Friday, February 24th 5:30- 8pm

Riverview Park600 U.S. 1, Sebastian

We invite you to come out and enjoy anevening on the beautiful Indian RiverLagoon! Relayer will be performingPop/Rock/Dance music. Food andrefreshments for sale.

ShrimpFest & Craft B rewShrimpFest & Craft B rewHullabaloo Hullabaloo

Saturday, Feb. 25th & Sunday, Feb. 26th9 a.m. -9 p.m. & 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Downtown Fellsmere 22 South Orange Street, Fellsmere, FL

ShrimpFest & Craft Brew Hullabaloofeatures Florida shrimp, a huge variety ofartisan & homebrewed beer, FREE entryand parking, live music, exciting kids'activities, loads of vendors and more.Local restaurants and organizations willcompete for the bragging rights to thewinning recipe and the coveted "SecondAnnual Golden Shrimp Award". Join usand sample a variety of craft beerbrewed by over a dozen artisan brewerson Saturday, all at the invitation ofPareidolia Brewing Company ofSebastian, and then return on Sunday totaste the creations of Indian RiverCounty's finest home brewers organizedby the 'Boil Over Boys of Sebastian'.Endless Summer Vineyard & Winery of Ft.Pierce will delight you with their selectionof wine during the entire weekend. Therewill be pizza and other foods alsoavailable.

For more info., visitwww.ShrimpFestFL.com

Vero Beach Bridal Show Vero Beach Bridal Show

Sunday, February 26th1-5 p.m. Vero Heritage Center 2140 14th Avenue, Vero Beach

Register now for the best Bridal Show on the

Treasure Coast! The show is a one-stop-shopbringing together the top wedding vendorsand venues in one location!

For more information, visitwww.verobeachbridalshow.com

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