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

Now in progress...
A Food Drive is now in progress in hopes of making the September 20, Day of Caring Food Distribution even more successful than the tremendous school supply give-away at the recent GYAC Back-to School Bash! Can goods, cereal, peanut butter, pasta, rice...any non-perishable food items can be brought to Gifford Youth Activity Center, 4875 43rd Avenue in Vero Beach any weekday between 8am-5pm. For additional information please call Freddie L. Woolfork, 772-794-1005x34. Gifford Youth Activity Center, a United Way Agency, is located at 4875 43rd Avenue in Vero Beach.

Tuesday, September 2
Men's Ministry - 7:30pm - gentlemen welcome for fellowship and discussion of the Word. 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 772-337-9111.

Wednesday, September 3
Oneighty "Last Splash" - Riverside Church's youth group, will end the summer with The Last Splash pool party. The youth will meet at the church where buses will take them to the North County Pool at 5:45pm. Local students in grades 6 to 12 are welcome to participate in this fun-filled evening of swimming & pizza; admission, pizza, & transportation are free. For additional information about 180 or this field trip call the church office at 772-589-7825. Riverside Church is located at 11205 Roseland Road, 2 miles west of US One in Sebastian.

Thursday, September 4 and Friday, September 5
Celebrate the JOY of Life! - 6:30pm - Care Net Pregnancy Services will hold its 19th Annual Fund Raising Banquets at Hutchinson Island Marriot Beach Resort, 555 NE Ocean Blvd in Stuart. You have an opportunity to choose between two dates to attend "Celebrate the JOY of Life." Meet Care Net clients like Jennifer and her little girl, Alana, born 12/2/07. She feels they have much to celebrate. This year's keynote speaker, Dr. Bob Reccord, author, senior pastor, president of one of the world's largest mission's organizations, distinguished speaker at PromiseKeeper's and the Care Net National Conference, is a passionate supporter of the value of the life of every child. He was himself, a crisis pregnancy and adopted. The annual banquet is the primary fundraising event for Care Net Pregnancy Services. 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 required. 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 5
Marriage Enrichment Ministry - 7pm - The evening benefits couples planning a marriage, enriches happy marriages and can improve troubled marriages. All are welcome; there is no charge. 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 772-337-9111.

Youth Block Party - 7pm - All local youth ages 13 to 18 are invited to this fun-filled Block Party where there will be lots of music, fun activities, and food. Admission is free and all are welcome. Victory Word Church is located at 4000 South U.S.1 in Fort Pierce. For additional information please call the church, 772-595-0334.

Saturday, September 6
Fort Pierce PAL Hosts Pro Wrestling Fusion - 7:30pm - Six big matches! Three titles on the line! Wrestling Superstars from all over the globe will compete in matches at the Fort Pierce PAL Center. Doors open at 7:30pm; first bell at 8pm. Live, in person, see Bruiser Bradley, The Sheik, Freedom Ryder, The Shane Twins and others compete to raise funds for PAL's Youth Crime Prevention. General admission is $10; ringside seats are $20.00 The Fort Pierce PAL Center is located at 1401 N. 2nd Street, Fort Pierce; for additional information please call 772-224-9332 or visit www.fortpiercepal.com or www.prowrestlingfusion.com. The Fort Pierce Police Athletic League "Filling playgrounds...not prisons".

Sunday, September 7
King's Baptist Church Celebration Sunday - 9am & 10:30am - King's Baptist welcomes Kelley Coppage, a well known musician in the Vero Beach area and church pianist, as their new Director of Worship, Music and the Arts. Church members see Kelley expanding the church's music and arts ministry to a whole new level. The community is welcome to attend her first services on Celebration Sunday. For additional information please call 772-567-5850 or visit kingsbaptist.org. King's Baptist Church is located at 3235 58th Avenue in Vero Beach.

Monday, September 8
Monday Morning Crafts - 10am - The Crafters at the First Presbyterian Church of Port St. Lucie meet to create handcrafted gift items for the November Holiday Bazaar. Newcomers are always welcome. First Presbyterian Church of Port St. Lucie is located at 2240 S.E. Walton Road in Port St. Lucie. For additional information please call 772-335-8900.

Minister's Manna - 7pm - Pastor Kurt Owen, who has 16 years experience ministering across 20 nations, teaches Minister's Manna, a speaking class with practical application information helpful for anyone whether already in a speaking ministry or just beginning. There is no admission charge; all are welcome. Fellowship & refreshments follow the class. Victory Word Church is located at 4000 South U.S.1 in Fort Pierce. For additional information call the church, 772- 595-0334.

Wednesday, September 10
Men's Club Meeting - 7pm - Gentlemen of the community are invited for fellowship and special programs. For additional information call 772-335-8900. First Presbyterian Church of Port St. Lucie is located at 2240 S.E. Walton Road in Port St. Lucie.

Thursday, September 11-Saturday, September 13
3-Day Marriage/Divorce/Remarriage Conference - Thurs. & Fri @ 7p/Sat. @10am - Pastor Kurt Owen invites all remarried couples to this enlightening seminar to be held at Victory Word Church. For additional information please call the church, 772-595-0334. The Church is located at 4000 South U.S.1 in Fort Pierce.

Friday, September 12
Youth Fellowship - 7:30pm - Youth ages 10 to 21 are invited to a youth service followed by fellowship. 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 772- 337-9111.

Saturday, September 13
The Amazing Chiaverini Appears at the Fort Pierce PAL Center - 7:30pm - The Fort Pierce Police Athletic League is hosting a magic show for all ages. The Amazing Chiaverini, a retired NYPD Detective, has lots of tricks up his sleeve to entertain and amaze the entire family! PAL youth leadership will have concessions available. Admission is $3.00; all proceeds benefit PAL's Youth Crime Prevention Programs. The Fort Pierce PAL Center is located at 1401 N. 2nd Street, Fort Pierce; for additional information please call 772-466-0606 or visit www.fortpiercepal.com. The Fort Pierce Police Athletic League "Filling playgrounds...not prisons".

Men's Breakfast - 8am - held at a member's home; it is free but registration is requested so enough food will be prepared. Please call the church office, 772- 337-2644 for reservations, directions and all the details. GRACE Emmanuel Church is located at 1470 Huffman Road, Port St. Lucie.

Full Moon Raft-up - 4pm meet on the St. Lucie River just south of Club Med in Port St. Lucie - What could be more fun than rafting-up on the river under a full moon? That's what Port St. Lucie Power Squadron members have planned in September and local boaters are welcome to join them. For additional information please call 772-359-2132. On 9/13 boaters can get additional information on VHF, channel 68.

Sunday, September 14
Youth & Teen Ministry - 7pm - Young people of the community are invited to the Youth (ages 8-12) and Teen (ages 13-18) Ministry at Resurrection Life Family Worship Center for a rap session, ministry, and discussion of issues that concern youth. 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.

Monday, September 15
Beyond Special K Bereavement Group for Seniors -11am - free program for seniors at Gifford Youth Activity Center, a United Way Agency, 4875 43rd Avenue, Vero Beach. For information please call (772) 794-1005x27.

Men's Ministry - 7:30pm - gentlemen welcome for fellowship and discussion of the Word. 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 772-337-9111.

Saturday, September 20
"Day of Caring" Food Distribution - 11am continuing while supplies last - Instead of painting, landscaping and giving the Gifford Youth Activity Center a face-lift when the United Way holds a "Day of Caring" at GYAC this September, the Center is teaming-up with volunteers from the United Way to give food baskets to local families in need. Individuals and families will be able to receive a hand up during the "Day of Caring", made possible by the United Way of Indian River County, GYAC, local businesses, agencies, and individuals carrying out the distribution of food at the Center. The food give-away will continue as long as supplies last. For additional information please call Freddie L. Woolfork, 772-794-1005x34. Gifford Youth Activity Center, a United Way Agency, is located at 4875 43rd Avenue in Vero Beach.

Operation Christmas Child Sebastian Kick-Off - 10am-4pm - The First Baptist Church of Sebastian will kick-off Operation Christmas Child 2008 with a huge Family Fun Day at River View Park. There will be games, music, food, bake sales, and loads of fun for the entire family. Information about Operation Christmas Child will be available and if you are familiar with the organization you are welcome to bring your filled shoe boxes to this event. Admission is free; donations for Operation Christmas Child will be accepted. You will even be able to pack a shoe box at the "shoe box store" during this fun event! River View Park is located off US Hwy. One in Sebastian. For additional information, please contact Pastor Bill Brothers, 772-473-3614. First Baptist Church of Sebastian is located at 725 Commerce Center Drive, Suites C, D & E in Sebastian. For additional information about Operation Christmas Child visit www.samaritanspurse.org.

V Girlfriends Meeting - 10am - V Girlfriends is the women's ministry at Victory Word Church. Admission is free and newcomers are welcome. Victory Word Church is located at 4000 South U.S.1 in Fort Pierce. For additional information please call the church, 595-0334.

Saturday, September 20 & Sunday, September 21
PSL Power Squadron Boat Smart/Safe Boating Class - 9a-4p Saturday/2-4p Sunday - The course will cover basic seamanship, navigational aids, knot tying, and much more. Passing grades may lower insurance premiums; students completing the course will meet the Florida F.W.C. boat license requirements, and for new members, the course cost will be credited toward your PSL Power Squadron membership fee. The class will be held at First Presbyterian Church of Port St. Lucie, 2240 SE Walton Rd., Port St. Lucie. Tuition is free and $35.00 covers course materials; 2nd family member is only $15.00 for the exam. Advance registration is requested. For information or to register call 772-871-1018; leave your name and number and a Squadron member will get back to you.

Sunday, September 21
Youth & Teen Ministry - 7pm - Young people of the community are invited to the Youth (ages 8-12) and Teen (ages 13-18) Ministry at Resurrection Life Family Worship Center for a rap session, ministry, and discussion of issues that concern youth. 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.

Men's and Ladies' Ministries - 7pm - the Men's Ministry and Ladies' Ministry will meet at Resurrection Family Worship Center. Ministries will meet individually and the community is welcome to an evening filled with praise, worship, and fellowship. There is no admission charge; for additional information please call the church at 772-465-0036. Resurrection Life Family Worship Center is located at 405 Ixoria Avenue in Ft. Pierce.

Wednesday, September 24
See You at the PoleRally - 7am - Students in Sebastian, on the Treasure Coast and across the nation will be meeting at their school's flag pole before school for this 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. For additional information about the See You at the Pole Rally in Sebastian please call Riverside Church, 772-589-7825.

PSL Power Squadron General Meeting - 6pm - All boaters interested in learning more about the organization are encouraged to attend this meeting at Josef's Restaurant, at The Saints Golf Course, 2601 SE Morningside Blvd. in Port St. Lucie. Advance registration is requested by September 22; please call 772-335-8011 for information or to register.

Friday, September 26
Youth Fellowship - 7:30pm - Youth ages 10 to 21 are invited to a youth service followed by fellowship. 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 772- 337-9111.

Monday, September 29
Men's Ministry - 7:30pm - gentlemen welcome for fellowship and discussion of the Word. 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 772-337-9111.

Saturday, October 4
Operation Christmas Child Kick-off - The community is invited to the kick-off of this year's shoebox collection for Operation Christmas Child at GRACE Emmanuel Church. It will be a party atmosphere with a six foot sundae; information about Operation Christmas Child will be available and everyone interested in learning more about this wonderful organization is welcome to attend. There is no charge but registration is requested. To register or for additional information, please call the church office, 772-337-2644. GRACE Emmanuel Church is located at 1470 Huffman Road in Port St. Lucie. To learn more about Operation Christmas Child visit www.samaritanspurse.org.

PSL Power Squadron Clam Bake - 3pm - All local boaters are welcome to attend. The menu at this fun-filled event will include clam favorites like chowder, linguini with clam sauce, and others, plus hot dogs & hamburgers for the landlubbers. The event will be held at a member's home; admission is $15 per person and reservations are requested. For reservations, directions, and additional information please call Commander Mark Rosen, 772-340-7440

If your church or organization needs assistance publicizing
upcoming events please call Brenda French, 772-563-0304/772-979-2640
or visit www.spreadthewordpr.com for additional information.
Have a beautiful day!