On Friday, February 19, 2010 the Paris Air Hangar at the Vero Beach Airport will be transformed for USO ROCKS AMERICA/Landsharks and Landmarks hosted by Vero Heritage, Inc. to benefit the Heritage Center and the Indian River Citrus Museum.
Recognizing the use of the Heritage Center as a serviceman's center during World War II, the event will honor both the history of the Heritage Center and the men and women who have served and are currently serving in our armed forces. All are welcome to attend ...young and old, military and civilian. Feel free to come dressed in your favorite "USO" era - 1940's to the present. Attire is dressy casual.
In 2010 the Heritage Center will be celebrating its 75 th anniversary. Built in 1935 as the original Community Building, the Heritage Center is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a vital link to the history of our community. Funds generated from this event assist in the preservation of this important landmark which continues to be a center of activity for the community, hosting numerous public and private events including weddings, meetings and dances as well as the Hibiscus Festival and Christmas in Downtown at Downtown Friday.
The evening's festivities will include entertainment by The Landsharks, catering by Bono's, unique games of chance, a lively auction and, of course, dancing. Tickets are $60 per person, $110 per couple.
Cocktails/hors d'oeuvres 6:30 p.m. Entertainment starts at 7:00 p.m. Reservations must be made in advance at the Heritage Center, 2140 14 th Avenue, in the heart of downtown Vero Beach, or via e-mail at veroheritage@bellsouth.net.
Event partners include Paris Air, George E. Warren Corp, Bill Bryant and Associates, Knight's Armament Co., Brackett Family Limited Partnership, Ryan Weaver Insurance, Inc., Erin Kane- Designed by Erin and Consulting on Fundraising.com. Additional event partner opportunities are available.
For more information on the event or for information on becoming an event partner, please call 772-770-2263 or e-mail at veroheritage@bellsouth.net.

Mission Statement: Vero Heritage, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the preservation of historic buildings in our community; we are also advocates for heightening public awareness of local history and preservation in general. The organization operates and maintains the Heritage Center and Indian River Citrus Museum. The museum preserves the history of the citrus industry in Indian River County using artifacts, photographs and memorabilia.