Page 6 - Martin Downs Bulletin - March '20

Page 6, Martin Downs

Good works

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

Eagle Scout Troop 822 “Kevin is a true leader. His professionalism and picnic tables have been
organization was truly impressive,” says Tammy Calabria,
used by over 500,000
Working For Community executive director. Over the years, the Eagle Scout Troops visitors! The Children’s
have answered the call to action when special projects need Museum applauds
In 2012 Eagle Scout Troop 811, led by Michael Arias, to be completed. Since being installed eight years ago, the Kevin and his troop
donated their time and materials to build five oversized picnic for all the amazing
tables for the children’s garden picnic area, a much needed work they do to make
addition for the garden’s expansion. the children’s museum
Last month Eagle Scout Troop 822, led by Kevin Ohrn, and the community the
volunteered their time to clean, sand, seal and stain the most amazing place to
weathered tables. According to Kevin, “Eagle scout is the live and experience.
final rank in Boy Scouts that must be obtained before the If you would like
age of 18. It’s good to put on college applications because to volunteer or if your
it is an indicator of many desirable characteristics, such as business would like to
leadership, good morals and a high work ethic.” become a community
partner with the Kevin Ohrn
children’s museum for
ongoing projects, please feel free to contact Tammy Calabria
at (772) 225-7575, Ext. 203.
For more information or overview of the museum’s impact
Project Complete and mission please visit www.childrensmuseumtc.org.

Ladies’ Night Out from page 1

Events & Catering, Anthony’s Coal Fired
Eagle Scout Troop 822 Pizza, Mondo’s, Carrabba’s, Bananas for
Banana Bread, O’Gourmet French Bistro,
Sonny’s and Michelina’s. Thank you
to these incredible businesses for their
donations.
When it comes to your to-do Congratulations to the winners of the
list, put your future fi rst. evening! Toni Scholze won a brand-new
Louis Vuitton Neverfull Bag from our
purse raffle and Denise Faherty went
home with over $2,000 worth of gift cards
To fi nd out how to get your fi nancial and vouchers from our Gift Card Tree. These items Through the support from our event attendees,
goals on track, contact your Edward were all contributed from our community partners and purchases made at the event, and sponsorships, we
Jones fi nancial advisor today. Board of Directors. were able to raise over $16,000 towards the future
of the museum. Special shout out to our fabulous
You’re Retired. sponsors of Ladies’ Night Out: Marsha Cetta, Sailfish
Splash Water Park, The Mansion at Tuckahoe,
Your Money Isn’t. Stuart Magazine, FPL, Positive Behavior Supports
Corporation and Phil DeBerard.
The mission of The Children’s Museum of the
Treasure Coast is to offer children and families a
To learn why consolidating your place to explore and learn through hands-on activities,
retirement accounts to Edward Jones educational programs and cultural experiences.
makes sense, contact your Edward Contact Kristi Brown at The Children’s Museum
Jones financial advisor today. of the Treasure Coast for more information at (772)
225-7575, Ext. 202.

Bryce Buchanan
Financial Advisor
2900 SW Town Center Way
Jamie L Chapogas, Palm City, FL 34990
AAMS® 772-463-7189
Financial Advisor www.edwardjones.com
Member SIPC
. 2900 S W Town Center Way
FAP-1966C-A Palm City, FL 34990
www.edwardjones.com
772-463-7189
Member SIPC