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Brevard on a budget: Six free, fun things to do for Aug. 15 through 21
Due to potential changes and cancellations, we encourage you to check with presenting organizations about the status of their events. 1. Third Thursday at The Avenue Viera Third Thursday is a fun, pet- and family-friendly night in Central Park at The Avenue Viera, 2261 Town Center Ave., Viera. On Aug. 21, enjoy live music by Daniel Jude Music, complimentary snacks, and a free drink or ice cream. RSVP on Eventbrite to reserve your event ticket for a free drink or ice cream. You must check in at The Avenue Viera tent to receive your complimentary event ticket. All members of your party must be present at check-in. Visit 2. Space Coast Writers Guild in Eau Gallie Writers are invited to attend the Space Coast Writers Guild meeting at the Eau Gallie Public Library, 1521 Pineapple Ave., on the third Saturday of each month from noon to 2 p.m. The group is dedicated to encouraging, instructing and developing writers of all genres. Visit 3. Authors critique group in Melbourne Local authors are invited to bring their work to be read and critiqued at the Suntree/Viera Public Library, 902 Jordan Blass Drive, Melbourne, on Thursday, Aug. 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Haven't written anything yet? Come talk to the group and be inspired. Call 321-255-4404. 4. Ranger-led tour of Turkey Creek Sanctuary Turkey Creek Sanctuary, 1518 Port Malabar Blvd NE, Palm Bay, offers free ranger-led tours on the first and third Sundays of each month, excluding holidays, from 10 to 11 a.m. Participants should meet at the sanctuary Nature Center and bring sturdy tennis shoes or boots, sunscreen, insect repellent, water, snacks, binoculars and a hat. Tours will take place on the boardwalk and various trails. Each tour will be led by a park ranger and will focus on common plants and animals found in the sanctuary. Total distance for tours is approximately 1 to 1.5 miles and should take about 1 hour to 1 1/4 hours to complete. Admission is free. To sign up, call the Nature Center at 321-676-6690. 5. Scavenger hunt at Sams House Sams House at Pine Island, 6195 N. Tropical Trail, Merritt Island, hosts a scavenger hunt every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Stop by the 1888 house to pick up your nature hunt, and then enjoy the afternoon exploring the grounds. Call 321-449-4720 or 6. Free boat trip to Samsons Island Samsons Island is a 52-acre passive nature island in the Banana River, accessible only by water, with docks on the south, east and north sides of the island for public use. The city provides free eco tours with boat transportation to the island on the first and third Sunday of each month, departing at 9 a.m. from the Satellite Beach Fire Department, 1390 S. Patrick Drive. Guests will return back to the dock by noon. Reservations are required due to limited availability. Call 321-428-2546 x603 or visit Do you have a community entertainment event? Email tgif@ at least three weeks in advance for consideration for the Things to Do roundup. Christina LaFortune is the Entertainment and TGIF Editor at FLORIDA TODAY. Follow her on Facebook at or send her an email at clafortune@ Whether you're interested in music, theater, festivals or other local entertainment, FLORIDA TODAY has got you covered. Support local journalism by subscribing at This article originally appeared on Florida Today: Brevard on a budget: Six free, fun things to do for Aug. 15-21 Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Automotive
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‘Third Thursdays' return in Danville! Here's the first month's theme
DANVILLE, Ky. (FOX 56) — Classic cars, history, and delicious food will greet residents and newcomers alike on the first 'Third Thursday' of the year in Danville! City leaders posted on social media on Friday that on May 15, Danville is going retro for the first theme of the season. Danville officials invited visitors to step back in time and enjoy a blast from the past with vintage vibes and a spotlight on Danville's rich history with pop-up vendors, vintage cars, and kid-friendly activities for the whole family to enjoy a night on Danville's historic Main Street. Deputies asking for help identifying 2 men after golf cart was stolen in Scott County Science Hill Alzheimer's patient found 'Third Thursdays' return in Danville! Here's the first month's theme Here's what event organizers said guests can expect: Cruise-In on Main Street— Classic cars will line the streets between Second Street and Fourth Street for a nostalgic evening of chrome, fins, and fun! Tipsy Town Tours, led by the Story Center at the Boyle County Public Library Art, dinner, and fun for the little ones provided by the Art Center of the Bluegrass A docent-led tour of Trinity Episcopal Church Local shops and eateries, vendors, and more! The Thursday fun will last from 5 to 8 p.m. For more information about Third Thursdays and other upcoming city events, including the Boyle County Fair in June, visit the city of Danville's website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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15-04-2025
- Entertainment
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Buffalo Zoo partners with M&T Bank for free admission days starting Thursday
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — If you're planning a visit to the Buffalo Zoo this Thursday, you can leave your wallet at home. The zoo is partnering with M&T Bank to offer their 'Third Thursdays' program. Admission will be free on six Thursdays this year and three Thursdays next year. Visitors can experience the zoo at no cost on April 17, May 15, Sept. 18, Oct. 16, Nov. 20 and Dec. 18, 2025, and Jan. 15, Feb. 19 and March 19, 2026. Tickets are usually $22.50 for those aged 13 to 64, $16.50 for children under 12 and $19.50 for seniors. Members and children under 2 get in for free. 'Third Thursday' tickets must be reserved in advance. Visitors can reserve up to 10 tickets per group. Kayleigh Hunter-Gasperini joined the News 4 team in 2024 as a Digital Video Producer. She is a graduate of Chatham University. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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13-03-2025
- Business
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Downtown Joplin sees new growth in 2025
JOPLIN, Mo. — The Downtown Joplin Alliance says Main Street is starting off 2025 strong, building on growth trends from last year. 'Just kind of cleaning it up, securing it, kind of figuring out what the what the steps are to kind of get it underway,' said Lori Haun, DJA exec. dir. The historic Carnegie Library in downtown Joplin. The property had fallen into disuse and disrepair in recent years, but work is already underway to fix that. 'Lori Anderson is the purchaser of that. She is from the Bentonville area and does a lot of event planning with her job. And so she's actually looking at possibly doing the rehabbing the Carnegie to be kind of an event space,' said Haun. Downtown Joplin sees new growth in 2025 MSSU students explore opportunities at spring career fair NWACC students can now transfer easily to Missouri Southern State University Carthage man pleads guilty in 2024 murder case Joplin High School introduces cell phone lockers aimed to boost student focus But it isn't just history on tap in downtown Joplin this year. The Downtown Joplin Alliance is also excited about a brand new building set to open on Main, the Moss-De Graff building near 9th and Main. 'It's the first time we've had new construction in downtown Main Street in decades, probably the eighties. And so that's really neat to see that – you know it's a location that had a beautiful building before. It had been neglected. It caught on fire, you know same old story kind of thing. But it took an empty lot on Main Street and now there's a building there,' said Haun. The Empire Market is opening for its 8th season, after hitting half a million dollars in sales in 2024. They're spending hundreds of thousands of dollars in grant funding to improve the building. 'We will have five brand new bathrooms, kind of more within the market hall. We're getting new roofing on part of this facility and doing paving out front. So it's going to be create a really, much more accessible facility and a much more comfortable facility to use,' said Haun. The 'Third Thursday' series is set to kick off its 2025 season in just a few days – the 18th year for the Main Street festival. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
