The following schedule is subject to change; please contact the church or organization to confirm details. For a current list of dated and ongoing events & services at local churches and non-profit organizations visit the Treasure Coast Event Calendar at www.spreadthewordpr.com.

Now in progress...

Sewing Machines Needed - The Gifford Youth Activity has begun offering quilting and sewing classes; the response is great and additional machines are needed. If you have a sewing machine tucked away in a closet or gathering dust in the family room please drop it off at the GYAC any weekday between 8am-5pm. For additional information please call Freddie L. Woolfork, 772-794-1005x34. Gifford Youth Activity Center, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is located at 4875 43rd Avenue in Vero Beach

Free Vessel Safety Checks - Attention boaters...The Port St. Lucie Power Squadron offers free vessel safety checks. Qualified squadron members will check your boat's PFDs, lights, registration and required safety items to verify that they meet state and federal regulations. If you pass, you will be issued a dated inspection decal that is recognized by the Coast Guard for one year. If you fail, no record will be kept and you may request another free inspection when deficiencies are corrected. Call 772-871-1018; leave your name & number and you will be contacted to schedule an appointment.

The Ft. Pierce Jazz & Blues Society is seeking individuals who would like to name a scholarship - possibly for a parent or child who has passed or a special person that you want to recognize for their love of music and the arts. i.e. The Marie Martin Memorial Ft. Pierce Jazz & Blues Society Scholarship. Scholarships could be as small as $100 up to $5000. Community support is needed to make fantastic educational musicals for local schools and student scholarships a reality. Sponsorships are available and donations are welcome. For additional information contact Chris Dzadovsky, 772-460-JAZZ(5299) or email info@jazzsociety.org.

New at New Hope Baptist Church...

Every Wednesday evening New Hope Baptist Church offers a free dinner from 6-7pm followed by exciting programs for children and adults. Knights of the Kingdom for children K-5th grade begins at 7pm. This innovative program helps children learn about the Christian faith and how to defend it. Teen and Adults are invited to Vision Forum at 7pm where they gather to understand God's Vision for gospel transformation personally, socially, and culturally throughout St. Lucie County. New Hope Baptist Church is located at 5200 Oleander Ave. in Fort Pierce; for additional information please call 772-461-0400, email information@newhope4u.org, or visit www.newhope4u.org.

Thursday, August 30-Sunday, September 2

Frontline for Kids Annual Back-to-School Basketball Tournament - exhibition game, 7pm, Thursday, 8/30. Tournament schedule - 7pm, Friday, 8/31; 9am to 7pm, Saturday, 9/1; 2-7pm, Sunday, 9/2. Admission $10 - Adult 4-day Pass/ $3 per day at the gate, $6 for Youth 4-day Pass/ $2 at the gate. Proceeds benefit local youth through Frontline for Youth programs. For information please call Jerome Gayman, 772-971-2793.

Wednesday, September 5

Oneighty Back to School Bash - 6pm meet @ church - Local students in grades 6 to 12 are invited to go swimming at the North County Pool. Transportation will be provided and the kids will snack on pizza at the pool. It's free and local youth, regardless of church affiliation, are welcome. Advance registration is required. For additional information please call the church office at 772-589-7825. Riverside Church is located at 11205 Roseland Road, 2 miles west of US One in Sebastian .

Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society Weekly Port St. Lucie Jazz Jams Are Back - 7pm - Admission is $2.00 and free refreshments are available. Donations to support the organization's local music education programs and scholarship fund are always appreciated. Port St. Lucie Jazz Jam at Harbor Place, 3700 SE Jennings Road in Port St. Lucie. For additional information contact Chris Dzadovsky at 772-460-JAZZ(5299) or email info@jazzsociety.org.

Thursday, September 6

Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society Weekly Fort Pierce Jazz Jams Are Back - 7pm - Admission is $2.00 and free refreshments are available. Donations to support the organization's local music education programs and scholarship fund are always appreciated. Fort Pierce Jazz Jam will be at the Fort Pierce Community Center on Indian River Drive. For additional information contact Chris Dzadovsky at 772-460-JAZZ(5299) or email info@jazzsociety.org.

Missionettes is Now Mpact Girls' Club - 6:30pm - Missionettes, a Christian club for girls in kindergarten through 12th grade is now Mpact Girls' Club. Mpact is nationwide program involving nearly 200,000 girls with a local chapter meeting at Riverside Church. Newcomers are always welcome; meetings are held every Thursday evening. The girls learn about cooking, camping, crafts, community, missions, friendship, overcoming peer pressure, careers, and purity. Riverside Church is located at 11205 Roseland Road, 2 miles west of US One in Sebastian . For additional information please call Maria Velasquez, 772-388-2806

Friday, September 7

Marriage Ministry - 7pm - For couples planning to marry, couples wanting to enrich their marriages. and troubled marriages. Free Port St. Lucie Worship Center, 10662 S. US Hwy One, just one block south of PSL Blvd. in Port St. Lucie. For additional information please call 337-9111 or 337-3741.

Saturday, September 8

New! BOC Evangelism Club Meets Monthly - 2pm - Everyone is invited to the BOC (Body of Christ) Evangelism Club meeting to be held the 2nd Saturday of each month. The first network style meeting and exchange of ideas on evangelism is sponsored by In His Love Church & Ministries and will be held at Hobe Sound Community Center, 8980 Olympus Ave, Hobe Sound. Bring your favorite tracks to trade as well as any testimony. Meetings are open to all denominations and believers that have a love for evangelism and wish to learn more. For additional information or if your church wishes to sponsor an upcoming meeting please call 772-545-9778 or visit inhislovechurch.org.

Sunday, September 9

Breakthrough Worship Service - 7pm - Night of non-stop radical praise; everyone welcome! For more information please call the church at 772-465-0036. Resurrection Life Family Worship Center is located at 405 Ixoria Avenue in Ft. Pierce.

Monday, September 10

Minister's Manna - 7pm - a class for anyone called to the ministry; Pastor Kurt Owen , who has 16 years experience ministering across 20 nations, teaches this class with practical application information helpful for anyone whether already in a speaking ministry or just beginning. Fellowship and refreshments follow the class. There is no admission charge; all are welcome. Victory Word Church is located at 4000 South U.S.1 in Fort Pierce. For additional information call the church, 595-0334.

Wednesday, September 12

Men's Club Meeting - 7pm - Newcomers welcome. First Presbyterian Church of Port St. Lucie, 2240 S.E. Walton Road, Port St. Lucie. For information please call 772-335-8900

Thursday, September 13 or Friday, September 14

Care Net 18th Annual Fund Raising Banquet - 6:30pm each evening - For the first time attendees have an opportunity to choose between two dates. The theme is "Garden of Hope" because this is what Care Net offers to men and women facing unplanned pregnancies. The featured speakers at this year's event will be former abortionist, Dr. Anthony Levatino, OB, GYN, and his wife Cecelia, R.N.; the story of their conversion to pro-life has educated and motivated audiences worldwide. Care Net's primary annual fundraiser will begin at 6:30pm on both evenings at the Hutchinson Island Marriot Beach Resort, 555 NE Ocean Blvd in Stuart. You will be given the opportunity to assist this non-profit organization with your financial gift, pledges of time, talents, and other resources. The banquet is free; it is an adult function with limited seating and reservations are requested. To make a reservation or for additional information please call 772-871-2211 or 772-283-2911 or stop by a Care Net office located at 8432 S. Federal Hwy. in Port St. Lucie and 5569 NE Federal Highway in Stuart.

Friday, September 14

Youth Fellowship - 7:30pm - A youth service followed by fellowship for ages 10-21. Port St. Lucie Worship Center is located at 10662 S. US Hwy One, just one block south of PSL Blvd. in Port St. Lucie. For additional information please call 337-9111 or 337-3741.

Saturday, September 15

Old School Basketball Game/IRC Sheriff's Department vs. Florida Highway Patrol - 1pm - It is certain to be a fun-filled afternoon when the IRC Sheriff's Department takes on the Florida Highway Patrol to raise funds for the Gifford Youth Activity Center! The entire family will enjoy the competition. Admission is $3.00 for adults and $2.00 for children; funds raised support programs offered by the Center. For additional information please call Freddie L. Woolfork, 772-794-1005x34. Gifford Youth Activity Center, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is located at 4875 43rd Avenue in Vero Beach

Men's Breakfast - 8am - All gentlemen of the community are welcome to attend. Free but registration is requested so enough food is prepared. Breakfast will be held at a member's home; please call for directions. GRACE Emmanuel Church, 1470 Huffman Road, Port St. Lucie, FL. For directions and details call 772-337-2644.

Saturday, September 15 & Sunday, September 16

Port St. Lucie Power Squadron Boat Smart/Safe Boating Class - Saturday, 9/15 from 9am - 4pm & Sunday, 9/16 from 2-4pm - at First Presbyterian Church of Port St. Lucie, 2240 SE Walton Rd., Port St. Lucie. The course will cover basic seamanship, navigational aids, knot tying, and much more. Passing grades may lower insurance premiums and students completing the course will meet the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's boat license requirements. Tuition is free and $30.00 covers course materials; 2nd family member is only $10.00 for the exam. All students under 18 that pass the course will be reimbursed through a teen scholarship. Advance registration is requested. Additional courses on GPS, VHF Radio and Weather are planned. For information or to register for the safe boating class call 772-871-1018; leave your name and number and a Squadron member will get back to you.

Sunday, September 16

Family Sunday - 10am service - Children of all ages and their families are welcome to attend this service which will include a Children's Awards Ceremony. Victory Word Church is located at 4000 South U.S.1 in Fort Pierce. For additional information please call the church, 595-0334.

Bake Sale Fundraiser -12:30pm - to raise funds for the "Covering You in Prayer Quilt Ministry" GRACE Emmanuel Church, 1470 Huffman Road, Port St. Lucie, FL. For additional information please call 772-337-2644

Men's, Women's & Youth (ages 8-18) Ministry - 7pm - Each group will meet individually and the community is welcome to an evening filled with praise, worship, and fellowship. There is no admission charge; for more information please call the church at 772-465-0036. Resurrection Life Family Worship Center is located at 405 Ixoria Avenue in Ft. Pierce.

Saturday, September 22

GRACE Emmanuel Church Operation Christmas Child Kick-off - 4pm - The community is invited to the church's kick-off of this year's shoebox collection for Operation Christmas Child. It will be a party atmosphere with food, activities and information about Operation Christmas Child. There is no charge but registration is requested. To register or for additional information, please call the church office, 337-2644. GRACE Emmanuel Church is located at 1470 Huffman Road in Port St. Lucie.

Men of Victory Meeting - 10am - Men of Victory is a ministry of Victory Word Church, training men to be all they are called to be in Christ. Fellowship is assured at these monthly get togethers but you may be enjoying breakfast at a local restaurant, shooting skeet, or participating in a variety of different activities. Please call the church for location and details about this month's event. Victory Word Church is located at 4000 South U.S.1 in Fort Pierce. For additional information call 772-595-0334.

Sunday, September 23

Worship Center Family & Friends Day - 10am - special service filled with praise & worship followed by lunch at Port St. Lucie Community Center, 2195 SE Airoso Blvd, Port St. Lucie. Port St. Lucie Worship Center is located at 10662 S. US Hwy One, Port St. Lucie. For information please call 772-337-9111.

Wednesday, September 26

See You at the Pole Rally - Students in Sebastian, on the Treasure Coast and across the nation will be meeting at their school's flag pole before school begins. This is a student-initiated, student organized, and student-led event. It is all about students meeting at their school flagpole to pray-for their school, friends, teachers, government, and their nation. Young people will begin gathering at their school's flag pole one hour before school and student led prayer will begin 20 minutes before the start of school that day. For additional information about the See You at the Pole Rally please contact Pastor Grant Foster at Riverside Church in Sebastian , 772-589-7825.

See You at the Pole Rally/Attention "Home Schooled Students" - 7am - here is your opportunity to participate in the nationwide See You at the Pole Rally. Students on the Treasure Coast and across the nation will be meeting at their school's flag pole before school begins on Wednesday, September 26th; In His Love Church & Ministries invites home schooled youth to meet at the flag pole in front of the Hobe Sound Community Center, 8980 Olympus Ave, Hobe Sound, for this student-initiated, student organized, and student-led event. It is all about students meeting at the flagpole to pray-for their friends, teachers, government, and their nation. For information please call 772-545-9778.

Friday, September 28

Youth Fellowship - 7:30pm - A youth service followed by fellowship for ages 10-21. Port St. Lucie Worship Center is located at 10662 S. US Hwy One, just one block south of PSL Blvd. in Port St. Lucie. For additional information please call 337-9111 or 337-3741.

Sunday, September 30

"Christ in the Feast of Tabernacles" - 9am & 11am - a presentation by Chad Elliot from Jews for Jesus, shows how the Jewish holiday offers a wealth of meaning for Christians who value their Old Testament heritage and how it plays into God's worldwide plan for the future. New Hope Baptist Church, 5200 Oleander Ave. Fort Pierce; 772-461-0400, information@newhope4u.org,

The Worship Center Celebrates Youth! - 10am - Youth Day Service filled with praise & worship. Port St. Lucie Worship Center is located at 10662 S. US Hwy One, Port St. Lucie. For information please call 772-337-9111.

If your church or organization needs assistance publicizing upcoming events please call Brenda French at Spread the Word, Public Relations
for Non-Profit Organizations, 772-563-0304/772-979-2640 or visit www.spreadthewordpr.com for additional information.
Have a beautiful day!