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Local Foster Families Treated “It gives us a chance to River, Martin, Okeechobee and St. Lucie counties. “We
take our families to enjoy
need more foster families in Martin County, and events
To Special Night At The Fair time together, doing like this give us a platform to talk about it.”
normal family things that To learn more about becoming a foster parent, please
Foster care is not we might not always be visit www.cckids.net, or call (772) 873-7800 and ask for
all fun and games. But able to afford.” Jerra Wisecup.
the Martin County Fair Making people
Association and Wallace feel connected to the
Automotive made sure community is what a fair
there was plenty of does, said Jay Spicer,
both recently during a fair manager. Spicer said
special dinner for local the fair provides many
foster families at the 61st opportunities for residents
Annual Martin County to participate and works
Fair. with local businesses –
The two organizations like Wallace – to sponsor From left are Martin County
teamed up to provide a From left are Michelle those opportunities. Foster Parent Association
special foster family night Stevens, a caregiver; and “The fair is for President Ericah Brinson
that included free fair Martin County Foster Parent everybody,” he said. and Jay Spicer, manager
entry and dinner under Association President Ericah “Foster families work for the Martin County Fair
a reserved tent. About Brinson. hard, and hosting them Association.
85 caregivers and their at the fair gives them a
children attended the event. happy outing.”
“This kind of community support is so important to our Special activities also help to raise awareness,
local foster families because it helps us feel appreciated, said Christina Kaiser, community relations director
seen and valued,” said Ericah Brinson, foster mother and for Communities Connected for Kids, the nonprofit Foster Mother Marilyn Southwick prepares a plate for one
president of the Martin County Foster Parent Association. organization that oversees the foster-care system in Indian of her children.

Eagle Scout Troop 822 Scout Troop 822, to contact Tammy Calabria at (772) 225-7575, Ext. 203.
Last month Eagle

For more information or overview of the museum’s impact
Working For Community led by Kevin Ohrn, and mission please visit www.childrensmuseumtc.org.
volunteered their time
In 2012 Eagle Scout Troop 811, led by Michael Arias, to clean, sand, seal and
donated their time and materials to build five oversized stain the weathered
picnic tables for the children’s garden picnic area, a much tables. According to
needed addition for the garden’s expansion. Kevin, “Eagle scout is
the final rank in Boy
Scouts that must be
obtained before the
age of 18. It’s good
to put on college
applications because
it is an indicator
of many desirable Kevin Ohrn
characteristics, such
as leadership, good morals and a high work ethic.”
“Kevin is a true leader. His professionalism and
organization was truly impressive,” says Tammy Calabria,
executive director. Over the years, the Eagle Scout Troops
have answered the call to action when special projects
need to be completed. Since being installed eight years
ago, the picnic tables have been used by over 500,000 Project Complete
visitors! The Children’s Museum applauds Kevin and
his troop for all the amazing work they do to make the
children’s museum and the community the most amazing
place to live and experience.
If you would like to volunteer or if your business Captain’s was established in 1980 servicing
would like to become a community partner with the Palm Beach County and is a privately
Eagle Scout Troop 822 children’s museum for ongoing projects, please feel free owned and managed company.
Captain’s is committed to providing
dependable, reliable and professional
ground transportation to and from all
Prestigious Car Show from page 1 A special pre-car show benefit reception sponsored South Florida Airports and Seaports.
by Maserati and Alfa Romeo Stuart will be held the To reserve your vehicle: PBCVH212
Classic Cars, will be greeting guests and conducting a Q&A. night before on Friday, March 20, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the 561-798-2180 or 800-634-7890 www.captainsairport.com
Additionally, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits will be showroom of the dealership center, 3980 S.E. Federal
hosting The Racing Group, one of the top professional sports Hwy., Stuart. It’s an opportunity to mingle with the car
car teams in North America, along with their impressive show exhibitors and other auto enthusiasts while enjoying Best Bin Caddy#
race cars. The Racing Series is their new “motorsports live music, dancing, an open bar and appetizers. Cost is
themed” brand. Wine lovers can take advantage of a tasting $60 per person and benefits the Elliott Museum. R.S.V.P.
of exclusively selected wines, including its small boutique to (772) 225-1961 or email RSVP@elliottmuseum.org. NEW!
brand, Adobe Road winery. In addition to presenting sponsor McKee’s 37 and
“What makes this car show stand out from the others is reception sponsor Maserati and Alfa Romeo Stuart, event
the number of high-end cars that will be on display and it sponsors are: Southern Glazer’s Fine Wines & Spirits,
is a judged show,” said Elliott Museum Car Curator John Adobe Road Winery, Mike Searle/Searle Insurance
Giltinan. “Plus, we have notable judges who evaluate the Group, Rocky and Henry Grady and Lauri J. Goldstein
cars and select the award winners for the red carpet award & Associates.
ceremony.” Since 1955, the Historical Society of Martin County has On sale
Guests will have the opportunity to vote for their favorites served as a guardian of local history and a cultural center $ 95
in the People’s Choice Award and bid on their favorite silent by operating the Elliott Museum and the House of Refuge 69
auction items donated by area businesses, individuals and Museum at Gilbert’s Bar, which opened in 1876 and served Tax Inc.
vendors. Gourmet food trucks also will be on hand. as a haven for shipwrecked survivors. The Elliott Museum
All guests, including members, pay admission to the seeks to preserve and celebrate the region’s colorful history Recycling Bin Caddy
car show for this fundraising event. Admission is $14 for by presenting an eclectic mix of traveling and rotating
adults, $12 for seniors, 65-plus and $6 for children, 6 to 12 permanent exhibits, lectures and experiential events. The Made in the USA
years. Active military personnel, veterans and kids under 6 House of Refuge’s mission is to educate the public about the Using Heavy Duty PVC and All Terrain Wheels.
are admitted free. Admission to the car show includes all of historical significance of Martin County’s iconic landmark Easy To Use Design. Arrives Fully Assembled With
the exhibits and activities inside the Elliott Museum as well. and to ensure its historical integrity and preservation. For Free Local Delivery. (Bins not included.)
Expanded parking along Ocean Boulevard and on site has more information, go online to www.elliottmuseum.org or Call 561.354.8169
been secured so no shuttle service will be used this year. call (772) 225-1961.
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