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July - August 2006
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Mystery Photo
May - June 2006
The only answer to last issue’s photo was
from Joanne Moore. She wrote a note telling us , “ I think this was in the 1940’s. It is the
Elks float what won a prize in a parade. I think the
Diamond T. Trucks automobile dealership was on
Florida Ave.”
Do you know the years this issue’s picture was
taken in? Do you know anyone in the picture?
Any information you can give us will be appreciated.
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Many Shops Under One Roof
L.A. Davis wrote a book titled The Jolly Art of Junking,
How To Find Treasures in the Trash. Five
years and more with that inspiration she
and her husband Larry Almond along
with partner Cindy Theilacker, now oversee 14,000 square feet of merchandise
under roof with more courtyard space for
outdoor furniture. The concept came from
a Paris market and L.A’s experience
searching for antiques.
Almost Antiques, Factory Street Market, Way Too Santa Fe, Blue Horse Studio and Cat’s Meow are some of the
shops under the roof. In and out is a mélange of antiques,
collectables, and furniture including Eames era, Danish mod-
ern, Edwardian, Mission, Wakefield style, Art Deco, Oriental
and Cowboy.
Almost Antiques Mall is the shops
with fine antiques, art, jewelry, Victorian furniture and more in air conditioned spaces.
Factory Street Market is in a barn
and garden setting with all sorts of
things - books, mid century furniture, vintage clothing, pottery, and
porcelain. The market includes the
warehouse, courtyard and adjoining
Palm Cottage building. While it may not be not
under a/c there are great prices and treasures from numerous
vendors. Consignments are accepted year round. For new
Cocoa Village Goes to the Dogs
Freida’s Pet Boutique and The Black Dog Gallery hosted
“Crazy About My Dog (and my cat) Day” in Cocoa Village
on May 13. Carolyn Seiler Studio, Mr. Lou’s Art, The Black
Dog Gallery and Freida’s Pet Boutique all featured cat and
dog art and Orlando artist Paula Large did people and pet
caricatures.
The highlight of the day was the “I Look Like My Pet
Contest”. Entrants strolled the village to get votes from
participating merchants. Rumor has it that the contestants
were encouraged to bribe judges by making purchases in
their stores! Prizes were awarded at “Yappy Hour” in
Threadneedle Mall. While humans sipped wine and
munched on bone shaped cookies, their canine compan-
ions enjoyed arf-d’oeuvres. First place went to Mari Hiltz
and her Bichon Frise, Sydnie. Dressed in
tropical attire, Janie Gomez and her Bichon,
Muff N. Mann took second place. Pretty in
Pink, Gabrielle Costanzo won third place with
her Malti-poo, Zoie.
Thirteen merchants participated in the contest voting. Proceeds from the contest entry fees were donated to Coastal Poodle Rescue, Greyhound Rescue, and
Central Brevard Humane Society who all had information
tables set up in the Gazebo.
Freida’s has plans to make this a regularly scheduled event
in the Village.
Musical Togs at The Bath Cottage
Acting Out, a company founded and run
by two New Jersey mothers, is reinventing
the childhood pastime of dressing up with
its line of musical costumes. Each outfit is
sized to fit three to six-year old girls and
equipped with a musical device that plays a
short tune corresponding to the theme of
the outfit. The skirts and dresses have
many layers of fabric and are lined for hours
of itch free play. The child activates the music by pressing a button on the waistband and
the music plays until she stops dancing. There
are ballet skirts and dresses that play classics such as Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake
and The Nutcracker Music as well as
Musical Hula Skirts with Lei that play
Hawaiian music.
Anna Villani Hazard dreamed up the
idea and co-founded Acting Out in
2003 with her longtime friend Andrea
Cohen Nasstrom. Three years later, the
company has won two toptoy awards from Oppenheim
Toy Portfolio and Creative
Sundays With Sam
Famed artist, Sam Newton who has
been painting beautiful and colorful oil landscapes of Florida since
the 1960s, now has his work on display at Art Vue Galerie´.
Owners Jan and Clark Moody said,
“We’re thrilled his paintings are on
display and for sale in Art Vue and
that he’ll be teaching art workshops
here. We’re calling the workshops
“Sundays with Sam”.
Each workshop is strictly limited
to 5 students. “Sam is very concerned each student wouldn’t have
the attention they deserve, if he accepted more than 5
students.” The classes are oil painting and usually of
Florida landscapes. Sam is wonderful with his teaching
and he doesn’t hold back. Some artists don’t like to share
all their ‘trade secrets’ with students, but I know when I
took one of his workshops, he went above and beyond,”
Jan added.
The workshops are each scheduled on Sundays, July
16th and 30th, and August 13th and 27th and will run 5
hours from 1-6pm. Each workshop is $260. To make a
reservation, call the gallery at (321) 637-2787. If one date
is already filled, you can choose one of the others but
the classes are on a first-come, first served basis.
Art Vue Galerie is located at 225 SR520 in Cocoa Village.
Mystery Photo for July - August 2006
vendors who want to setup booths at the market a summer
special is available. If you don’t want to rent
a booth they also do Estate Sales.
Way Too Santa Fe makes cowboy furniture.
Trained by an old cowboy in the art of making sturdy cowboy furniture from wood with
character (old wood), John Keith has gone
on to add painted scenes and the skill of
furniture repair (but no refinishing) to his
repertoire of skills. A Lady artisan from New
Mexico, Juanita Dunlap, provides the shop
with beautiful hand-painted New Mexican
gourds, wonderful accents to any home.
E-bay Queen, Cindy Theilacker has been providing E-bay auctions services since 1998.
In the Village
A pack of about 50 Yapping Canines and their humans
swarmed The Bamboo Room at Bankers Bar and Grill in
Cocoa Village on Saturday, June 17 for “Yappy Hour” from 58pm. The happy hour for dogs and their owners was hosted
by Freida’s Pet Boutique to benefit Coastal Poodle Rescue.
Four-legged friends got a chance to socialize while enjoying complimentary peanut butter or chicken arf-d’oeuvres
and watermelon doggie daiquiris. Human companions enjoyed their favorite libations served up by bartender CJ, and
munched on tasty appetizers from Bankers’ kitchen. A doggone good time was had by all. Freida’s has plans to make
this a monthly in the Village. Call Mary or Susan at 637-1008
for future dates, times and places.
Amanda’s Florist has moved to 200 Willard St (next to
Murdock’s The Southern Gourmet Marketplace that recently
opened.) Murdock’s carries deli meats and fresh steaks, seafood, homemade daily specials, cheeses, deserts and much
more. The hours are Tuesday – Saturday, 11am – 7pm.
On Florida Ave., Florida’s Finest Chocolates is opened.
The store carries chocolate made in Florida. Go by and see
the wide variety of Florida chocolate.
Opening soon will be Ulysses’ Prime Steakhouse on Brevard
Ave. where Paradise Alley was. Alex Litras, owner of Café
Margaux, is also the owner of the steakhouse.
Ralph Goldacker, owner of The Coral Palace on the corner
of King St. and US1 literally gave a piece of himself to someone else this past Father’s Day. Kellie, his wife,
signed him up for a Father’s Day makeover on
Sonshine Crafts
Sonshine Crafts is a unique “small” craft store that carries
a lot of the unique stamping and scrap booking items that
no one else has. The pricing seems to surprise new customers, because it is so reasonable. For example: 12" x 12" Acid
Free papers are .25 everyday, and occasionally are on sale
for .15. Our everyday pricing is better than the sale price of
the other major craft retailer in Cocoa.
The key to knowing when the sales are is in the website
www.sonshinecraft.com. You can either check the sight each
week to see what is on sale, or send an email to
njus@bellsouth.net and ask to have your email added to
the ever growing list of Preferred Customers
that receive the weekly sales and the email
coupons.
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Musical Togs at The Bath Cottage
Child magazine and has been featured on The Today
Show and Good Morning America. These
great dresses have also been in the finals for Disney’s Family Fun magazine’s
2005 Toy of the Year competition.
The Bath Cottage has carried the fun
line of dress up clothes and accessories
for over a year. “Every time I turn around, I need to reorder
these skirts and dresses. Our customers love them!” says Jan
Stewart, co-owner of The Bath Cottage. Stewart and her daughter, Theresa Mitchell, buy for the store together. They discovered Acting Out dress up in Atlanta. “I was going to ask
them who retailed the clothes in our area so that I could buy
some for my girls.” said Mitchell. “But, when we found out
that there were no stores in Brevard County and we saw
how cute everything was, well, we HAD to have it for
our little store in Cocoa Village!”
Acting Out also features light up feather boas that
are flashy fun for everyone! These boas are five feet
long and have 10 twinkle lights for lots of party type
fun. The purple boas with red lights are very popular
with the Red Hatters and the Gator orange and blue have
sold like hot cakes since Florida won the basketball championship.
Many Shops Under One Roof
“When Almost Antiques Mall opened over 5 years ago we
were one of the few businesses on this part of Florida Ave.,”
she said. “We were like the lone wild flower. It is wonderful to
see the Village growing.”
Artist is residence is Laura Quick who owns the Blue Horse
Studio. Laura who is a long time Brevard County resident has
been drawing since she was 13 and after raising her daughter
cont. from pg. 1
found the time to fulfill her life long ambition of becoming
and artist. She does custom animal portraits and has her
work on display. She is also working on a line of gift cards.
Recently opened Cat’s Meow Gallery came about because
of a love of animals and
features prints and
statues of animals.
There are also plans
for a Paris style market
in the courtyard for the
fall. For more information call telephone
(321) 639 – 8992. The
shops of Almost Antiques and Factory
Street Market are located at 625 Florida
Ave. and are open
Monday – Saturday, 10am – 5pm.
cont. from pg. 1
Their latest creation is the Musical “Happy Birthday”
Purse and beaded, marabou tiara. This musical purse
will make any birthday “happy”. As the little birthday girl skips around on her special day wearing
her tiara and holding her purse, “Happy Birthday”
music will follow her, making her day extra special.
All of these fun outfits and accessories are available at The Bath Cottage in Cocoa Village. Prices
range from $16 to $35. The Bath Cottage is open
seven days per week. You may reach the girls at The
Bath Cottage by email, TheBathCottage@aol.com or by
phone, 31/690-2284.
In the Village
cont. from pg. 1
“Today.” He had been growing his hair nearly three years,
intending to one day donate it to Locks of Love, a nonprofit
organization that provides hair pieces to financially disadvantaged children suffering from long-term medical hair loss.
After interviewing customers, family and friends of Ralph’s
the “Today” staff selected him to receive one of the makeovers. For more information on the organization, visit
locksoflove.org. Also, go by The Coral Palace, check out
Ralph’s new look and the huge selection of aquarium fish he
sells.
The Community Alerts Program is one way to inform the
public of certain crimes or quality of life issues which may
impact our community through crime alerts and a weekly newsletter, Week at a Glance. If you would like to participate in
the program, please visit the Cocoa Police Department’s
website www.cocoapolice.com and select the Criminal Investigations Division link then the Community Alerts link to
sign up. For additional information, contact: Criminal Investigations - 637-6330 or Denise Woods - 321-637-6332.
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The duffel bag got its name from the Belgian
town of Duffel, where the coarse, thick-napped woolen
fabric used for the bags was manufactured.
Temperate climates are the most popular. Even though
only 7 percent of the world enjoys a temperate climate,
nearly half of the world’s people live in these areas.
The top three cork-producing countries in the world
are Spain, Portugal, and Algeria.
In 1950, at the Las Vegas Desert Inn, an anonymous
sailor made 27 straight passes (wins) with the dice at
craps. The odds against such a feat are 12,467,890 to 1.
The dice today are enshrined in the hotel on a velvet
pillow under glass.
Songwriter Irving Berlin supported Jewish charities
and organizations and donated many dollars to worthwhile causes. In 1955, President Dwight D. Eisenhower
presented Berlin with a gold medal in recognition of his
services in composing many patriotic songs for the
country.
The first toy product ever advertised on television was Mr. Potato Head. Introduced in 1952,
Mr. Potato Head took advantage of TV’s explosive growth to gain access to tens of millions of
newly “plugged-in” households.
The average American consumes 1,500 pounds
of food each year. 1,000 gallons of water are
required to grow and process each pound of
that food. This means that in the U.S., in a single
year, an average of 1.5 million gallons of water
is invested in the food eaten by just one person. This 200,000-cubic-feet-plus of water-perperson would be enough to cover a football
field four feet deep.
A turkey should never be carved until it has
been out of the oven at least 30 minutes. This
permits the inner cooking to subside and the
internal meat juices to stop running. Once the
meat sets, it’s easier to carve clean, neat slices.
Just 50 years after Johannes Gutenberg invented his printing press in the mid-15th century, more than 6 million books had been published
on law, science, poetry, politics, and religion.
The first president to appear on television was
Franklin D. Roosevelt. He was seen by U.S. viewers
at the opening of the New York World’s Fair on April 30, 1939.
In the Swahili culture, the day starts at sunrise which, in East Africa, being
exactly at the equator, happens every day at approximately 6:00 a.m. For that
reason, 6:00 a.m. is 0:00 a.m. Swahili time.
In Korea, the deer is a symbol of long life, and is often portrayed in the
company of immortals.
When the full-length, poetic name of Bangkok, capital of Thailand, is used, it
is usually abbreviated to “Krung Thep”(City of Angels). The full-length version is the longest place name of any town or city in the world (167 letters):
Krung thep mahanakhon bovorn ratanakosin mahintharayutthaya mahadilok
pop noparatratchathani burirom udomratchanivetma hasathan amornpiman
avatarnsa thit sakkathattiyavisnukarmprasit.
For a short time in 1967, the American Typers Association invented a new
punctuation mark that was a combination of the question mark and an exclamation point called an “interrobang.” It was intended to be used to express
incredulity or disbelief. It never caught on with the general public, and it faded
away.
The longest lightning flashes measured have been 20 miles in length. Long
flashes occur most often by high clouds. The smallest flashes may measure
less than 300 feet.
During a 1992 presidential campaign stop, Bill Clinton told supporters that he
was going to visit Denver’s El Chapultepec Jazz Club to see what it was all about. News traveled fast, and so many
people showed up that the future president was forced to stay in his car.
Before filming the role of Iris, the teen prostitute in the 1976 film Taxi Driver, actress Jodi Foster had to undergo
psychiatric evaluation by the California Labor Board. Because she was a minor, the board had to determine whether
she was capable of handling the controversial role.
Tunas will suffocate if they ever stop swimming. They need a continual flow of water across their gills to breathe,
even while they rest.
RICO, the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, is a U.S. Law enacted in 1970, allowing victims of
organized crime to sue those responsible for punitive damages.
Drusus Caesar, son of the Roman emperor Tiberius, so loved broccoli that he ate little else for more than a month.
He only stopped when his urine turned green.
In the U.S. Southwest, lichens form stable crusts that protect desert soils from erosion. Unfortunately, these
crusts are quite fragile. They take decades to recover after being crushed by livestock or off-road vehicles.
Editor’s Note
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Classes at Brevard Central Library
Awards. You won’t be disappointed in this movie or the free
popcorn! Call 633-1792 for more information.
August 17, 1:00 p.m. - The “It’s a Mystery” book group will
meet on Thursday to discuss “Always Outnumbered, Always Outgunned: the Mysteries of Walter
Mosley”. Everyone is welcome and reservations are not required. For more information call 633-1792
CHILDREN’S PROGRAM
BOOK FEAST SPECIAL PROGRAMS
AGES 4 AND UP
Wednesday, July 5, 2:00 p.m. - PIZZA
MAKING Cheese, pepperoni onions,
olives but NO ANCHOVIES here! Visit
Central’s Children’s Pizzeria and make your own
PIZZA.
Wednesday, July 12, 2:00 p.m. - LANDFIL TREAT Join Miss
Erin from Solid Waste Management in making a Luscious
Layered Landfill Treat that you can Eat!
Wednesday, July 19. 2:00 p.m. - PARADISE PETS Feathers
anyone? Paradise Pets will present a program with a trained
bird.
BOOK FEAST CRAFTS & STORY PROGRAMS – PRE-REGISTER PLEASE! AGES 5 AND UP
cont. from pg 8
July 11, 2:00 p.m. - Wild and tropical tastes of the African
grasslands are the flavors of this feast as we explore Lions
and Tigers in this safari. Sew a wild animal glove puppet and
listen to stories of Chubbo, Pinduli, and Nanta’s Lion.
July 18, 2:00 p.m. - Polly wants a cracker! Our
stories are for the birds and you would be
amazed at how much they eat! From sulky vultures to genius parrots dine with fabulous feathered friends, and you’ll also create a great parrot visor!
July 6, 13, 20 & 27 3:00 p.m. - BOOKS WITH
FOOD A class on food play based on books and
your imagination. Make salad people, pirate ship
sandwiches and pond pie. Ages 7 and up. Please
pre-register
July 8, & 22, 3:30 - Hip-Hop Classes – Soul to Sole Pandoria
will get you shakin’ and jumpin’ to the hip hop beat!
TEEN SUMMER READING Ages 13 and up
July 21 - Turn in your reading menus. Get an invitation to
the end of summer party and 10 book bucks!
Children’s Story Times Programs Ends July 18 for the summer.
For more information contact the Central Brevard Library
located at 308 Forrest Avenue, phone number (321)635-7845.
Sonshine Crafts
Citizens Emergency Response
The Citizens Emergency Response, also known as CERT,
are among the
first responders after a hurricane or other major
storm. CERT is made up of neighborhood teams are trained to provide emergency services within their own communities. The emergency services calls for
help are overwhelmed immediately following a natural disaster or any other disaster,
so the CERT teams are trained take care of their
own neighbors.
The CERT teams handle such things as extinguishing small fires and providing basic lifesaving services. They also keep in contact with
emergency officials about the situation and conditions in their neighborhood..
Anyone can volunteer, but 21
hours of training are required for
certification. For more information
visit their website http://www.floridacert.com/ or
call (863) 683-9403.
cont. from pg. 1
Sonshine Crafts offers a wide array of classes numbering close to 30, and not all of them are
stamping / scrap booking related. Julie teaches classes on soap making, papermaking, gel
candle making to name a few. If there is a technique that you would like to learn, just call her at
321-633-7315 and chances are that she is teaching a class related to that technique.
Not being a chain store has it’s advantages, says the manager, because I can stay on top of
the newest items and get them into the store sooner than the “big guys”. Numerous times
crafters have come into the store and been surprised that Sonshine Crafts is carrying things
they have just seen demonstrated on a TV show. You can
check out the website which has numerous links to lines that
are carried in the store, and insights into new and exciting
things that are coming soon.
Rubber Stamp Tapestry is a small “mom and pop” rubber
stamp company located in North Carolina. They manufacture a line of Stamping Peg Sets. These are small stamps
mounted on dowel rods, and you stamp them in the color,
creating wonderful cards in about 5 minutes. You can view
their products at www.rubberstamptapestry.com.
Those of you that are avid stampers know the quality and
uniqueness of the PSX line of rubber stamps. Several years
ago PSX stopped selling their stamps, and we all thought
that we had lost a wonderful manufacturer. Well, through
some investigating, I have found that
they were bought out by another
company called Inkadinkadoo.
Sonshine Crafts carries a wide variety of the PSX stamps, and can order
the ones that you want. You can view
the entire line of the Inkadinkadoo
stamps
at
their
website
www.inkadinkadoo.com.
Sonshine Crafts is located at 331
King Street (US520), in Cocoa, Florida,
and is located inside of Sonshine Appliance. You can check
out their website at www.sonshinecraft.com. At their website
you can find valuable information, links, class schedules,
weekly sales and even sign up to receive the discount coupons sent to their preferred customer list. Come on in and
Join the FUN!!!
Wake Up Call From The Bath Cottage
Much has changed in the bedding business. Tried and true
names such as Cannon and Fieldcrest’s Charisma are largely
gone, a result of company bankruptcies. High quality
sheets are harder to find. Consumers are faced with
high prices, unfamiliar brands, poor-wearing fabrics,
and marketing that wrongly places a premium
on the highest thread count.
Consumer Reports
did extensive testing (published in
August 2005) and
the results are
surprising. In
short, they did
not find much to
l i k e
among the 19 queen sheet sets tested. They included trendy weaves such as sateen and satin and nontraditional fibers such as polyester and modal, a cellulose
fiber made from wood. The sets are sold in large bed-andbath stores, department stores and online.
Consumer Reports found some of the fabrics completely
unsuitable. In 20 launderings, following the manufacturer’s
directions, the Domestications Washable Silk pillow-cases
were in shreds. The Linens’n Things Home Brilliance Jersey
knit sheets shrank so much that they no longer fit the bed.
Then there was the Cuddledown Heirloom Voile set, which is
sheer. Who wants to see through to the mattress pad or
pillow protector? Even some of the percale sheets in the test
were only fair for strength, typically a standout feature for
percale.
Poor quality control was an issue. Fresh out of the package,
an un-named Bed Bath & Beyond sheet was 10
inches shorter than it should be. With
some other sets, testing discovered missing or torn components.
YOU NEED TO KNOW - Some thread
counts are bogus!
Thread count is the new marketing mantra for sheets. The higher the better,
you’ll hear. But some sheet makers are
boosting thread count simply by counting wrong. The correct way to count is to add
up all vertical and horizontal threads in a square
inch of fabric. Two hundred is typical and perfectly
fine; 400 may provide a finer, softer sheet. Above 400, the
only difference is likely to be price.
Consumer Reports tested some sheets listing thread counts
of far more. For instance, the Linensource Regency Collection, at $280 per queen sized set, claims a stunning
1,200 thread count. The math was checked and Consumer Reports found that many sheet makers, including Linensource, count plies or very thin yarns that
make up a thread. An independent textile lab was hired to
count threads and the actual count turned out to be only
416!
Bottom line: Pick a sheet between 200 and 400 thread count
that meets your needs. Paying more for higher thread count
is wasting money!
The Bath Cottage in Cocoa Village has added several finebedding lines in the last few years. In speaking with Theresa
Workshops to Be Held at Nature’s Haven
cont. from pg. 8
her loved ones. The cost of this workshop is $15 that includes a dram bottle of your choice of selected Nature’s
Spirit blends.
August 30, 2006 “Spiritual Enlightenment of the Energy Centers with Chakra
Body Anointment” Through our search
for enlightenment, we may expand our
thoughts and actions upon this earth. Synchronizing the 7 main energy centers helps
us to focus and provides harmony in this physical reality by
aligning our higher consciousness to dimensions that are
mystical and enigmatic. In this workshop we will explore how
these synergistic blends work to permit spiritual healing and
whole body alignment. You will personally experience using all your senses to direct your energies toward the
balance of self and awakening the power within. The cost
of this workshop is $35 that includes complete set of dram
bottles of the Nature’s Spirit Chakra Anointing Blends.
All workshops are held at Nature’s Haven located at 602
Brevard Ave. in Cocoa Village. (Across from City Hall) For
more information call (321) 632-1221 or visit
www.naturespirit.com. Please call for times of workshops.
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Stewart Mitchell, co-owner of The Bath Cottage, we learned
that they do much research before buying a new textile line.
“I ordered a set of our Bamboo sheets, slept on them and
washed them every week for six months before I would order
them to sell in the store,” said Mitchell. “We use and test all
of our finer towels and sheets prior to offering them for sale
to our customers. We have a lovely line of 400-thread count
(that’s a TRUE thread count), sateen Crisp sheets on sale
right now. These sheets get softer with each of the first three
or four washings. They are made from triple combed, ring
spun, long staple cotton. All of the sheets are oversized to fit
a 16 to 18 inch mattress and the cotton has an anti-pilling
finish. They stay soft and pill free for a comfortable night’s
sleep.”
The Bath Cottage offers quality bedding with sheet sets
priced from $99 for the Crisp 400 thread count to just over
$225 for the
luxurious Bamboo sheets in queen size.
They also carry the complete Thomasville
bedding line with
sheet sets between $99
and $129 in queen size.
“The Thomasville bedding line is
wonderful! We searched for many years for
a company that makes bedding in the USA and is reasonably
priced. We are so pleased with Thomasville; we have found
the quality to be impeccable and the options endless.
Thomasville offers daybed covers, bedspreads, comforters,
matching window treatments and shower curtains,” says
Mitchell.
The Bath Cottage is open seven days a week. Monday –
Saturday 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM and Sundays from 12 noon
until 5:00 PM. The phone number is 321/690-2284 and email
address is: TheBathCottage@aol.com
Space Coast Postcard Club
meets in the Alma Clyde-Field Library first Sunday of each
month at 2pm. Call (321) 6900099 for more information.
Jazz in the Gazebo
sponsored by contributing merchants
Fridays, 11:30am - 1:30pm, weather permitting - Jazz is back in the newly remodeled
gazebo.
July 15 - The Ablaze Manna Fest Concert
Series, 1 - 9 pm at the Riverfront Park (no street closures). A
free concert series to support local and national charities.
October 21-22 Historic Cocoa Village Association presents
the Fall Craft Fair. 10am-5pm Call Lorena at 321-631-9075 for
more information
October 28: Buddy Walk for Down syndrome in Riverfront
Park
October 29, 2006 Village Pet Masquerade hosted by
Freida’s Pet Boutique. For more information call Freida’s at
(321) 637-1008.
November 7: Gallery Walk
November 11-12 Holiday Open House
November 17 Tree Lighting, Riverfront Park. Contact
the City of Cocoa, (321) 639-3500
December 2-3 Historic Cocoa Village Association presents
the Holiday Craft Fair. 10am-5pm Call Lorena at 321-631-9075
for more information.
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Classes at Brevard Central Library
ADULT PROGRAMS & EVENTS FOR JULY 2006
July 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31, August 7, 14, 21 & 28, 1:00 p.m. LEARN TO KNIT Are you looking for a hobby you can do
anywhere? Try this knitting class for
students of
all abilities meeting at the Central
Brevard Library in Cocoa. Start
by learning simple stitches or
progress immediately to dog
sweaters,
children’s hats
and mitts, or
c h i l d r e n ’s
sweaters.
Children 10 or
over welcome
when accompanied by an
adult. $5/
class, if you
have your own size 6 or 7 needles, or $8 including needles.
Space is limited; call 633-1792 for reservations.
July 6, 1:30 p.m. - SURF INTO SUMMER You’ll feel like
you’re stepping into liquid when you watch this surfing documentary that captures the edgy elation of the ride for surfers
who dare to challenge monstrous waves, trapped against a
backdrop of stunning photography. This special summer
movie, which features an appearance by Cocoa Beach’s own
world champ Kelly Slater, will be shown on the large screen
at Central Brevard Library in Cocoa. Be prepared for more
than just a mundane review of the sport’s history – you’ll be
wrapped into the action scenes and interviews of pro’s and
everyday surfers with stories to tell. Free popcorn, no reservations necessary. For more information, call 633-1792.
July 15, August 19, 12 noon - MODELING TECHNIQUES
Your friends will think your poise is natural after you’ve
attended this modeling techniques class designed for children, teens and adults alike. Instructor Beth Rodamer’s 25
years of professional experience will help you master how to
carry yourself with grace and self-confidence. Sign up now
at the Central Brevard Library in Cocoa. $5 fee. To register,
call 633-1792.
July 17, 7:00 p.m. - AN INTRODUCTION TO HOMESCHOOLING Are you presently home-schooling your children or would you like to know more about what is involved
in teaching children at home? If so, plan on attending a free
program at the Central Brevard Library in Cocoa designed to
provide an orientation to home-schooling for parents who
are considering taking a more active role in their children’s
education. Beth Gunsalus, an expert in the area of home education, will discuss the state’s legal requirements, approaches
to teaching at home, how to find curriculum materials, and
how to measure your child’s progress. Gunsalus, who is Director of a five county district of the Florida Parent-Educators Association as well as a former public school teacher,
college educator, and parent of her own two home-schoolers,
will provide informative answers your questions, and each
attendee will also receive a free copy of The Guide to
Homeschooling in Florida published by the FPEA. For more
information about this program call 633-1792.
July 19, 1:00 p.m. - TAKING SHAPE WITH ORIGAMI
This month, Central Brevard Library in Cocoa introduces origami, the ancient art of paper-folding. First
practiced in ancient China then adopted by the Japanese, origami is still commonly used for folding napkins, making paper sculptures and for everyday purposes such as envelopes and fans. This class will include making forms such as boxes, kimonos, and Japanese warriors. $5 cost covers decorative papers and
other supplies, as well as two hours of instruction.
Because class size is limited, registration is encouraged. Call 633-1792 for more information.
July 29, 10:00 a.m. - TRAINS, TRAINS, TRAINS
There’s something for everyone at this free program at
Central Brevard Library in Cocoa on Saturday, July 29th!
Henry Flagler and the Florida East Coast Railway, constructed
in 1895 and operating to this day, played a prominent role in
shaping Florida’s past, and FECR continues to operate trains
in Florida to this day. The FECR Society will re-create history
with speakers and an elaborate, computer-driven model train
running on a 70 foot track that authentically replicates the
351 mile railway running from Jacksonville to Miami.
10am to noon: Narrated demonstration of how trains operate,
as they simulate real “jobs” (i.e., pick-ups and deliveries)
that trains are expected to perform. Each car is a miniature
replica almost identical in appearance to an actual train car.
1 2 : 3 0 1:30pm:
Railroad
historian
D a v e
Kolodgie
will present
the history
of
the
Florida
East Coast
Railway
and its influence on
early settlers and
commerce
across the
state. Rich Paul
will describe a program
designed to reduce the number of Floridians dying in train accidents involving cars or
pedestrians, which averages one
fatality every week.
2pm-3:30pm: You become the engineer when you operate
the model Florida East Coast Railway yourself. Find out first-
hand what it’s like to pick up freight, stop at intersections, or
successfully complete your run! Children (five and over) are
especially welcome, as well as adult enthusiasts.
July 21, 2:00 p.m. - POPCORN & A MOVIE Free entertainment and popcorn await you at the Central Brevard Library
in Cocoa, when you attend this month’s movie selection,
showing on the library’s large screen. Academy award winners Robert Redford and Morgan Freeman
star in this
2005 feature film, portraying a curmudgeonly rancher and his
last trusted friend living
amid the tranquil beauty of
the Wyoming Mountains.
That is, until Jennifer Lopez
bursts onto the scene, bringing
conflict and unfinished business into all of their lives.
Called a sleeper by some,
you’ll wonder how you
missed this touching, emotional
story in the theatres. Rated PG-13.
No reservations are necessary. Call 633-1792
for more information.
July 20, 1:00 p.m. - The “It’s a Mystery” book group will
meet on Thursday to discuss “Deadly Fun In The Summertime—Hot Mysteries In Tropical Locations. Everyone is welcome and reservations are not required. For more information call 633-1792.
August 3, 1:00 p.m. - HOW TO MANAGE ARTHRITIS - Did
you know that 66 million Americans have arthritis according
to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention? Or
that one in three adults who suffer with the disease has
not yet been diagnosed by a doctor? Although many
believe that nothing can be done to ease arthritis, that’s
no longer true. If you suffer from arthritis or chronic
joint pain, plan to attend this free and informative program at the Central Brevard Library in Cocoa. Dr.
Patricia Wesley will discuss the four phases
of degenerative joint disease, and how you
may be able to slow down and even reverse
the process. No reservations are necessary.
Call 633-1792 for more information.
August 16, 2:00 p.m. - POPCORN AND A MOVIE
Movie lovers and historians are in for a treat when the
Central Brevard Library in Cocoa will be showing this
month’s free movie. Good Night, and Good Luck,
directed by George Clooney, captures the era perfectly when it recounts events of the 1950s, when
firebrand Senator Joseph McCarthy vowed to rid the U.S.
of communists. Acclaimed CBS journalist Edward R. Murrow
puts his career on the line when he takes on McCarthy and
becomes caught in the pressure from the network and the
public. George Clooney’s role as Fred Friendly, CBS news
producer, was only one of the reasons this 2005
picture was nominated for six Academy
Workshops to Be Held at Nature’s Haven
July 19, 2006 “Summertime Solutions” Remedies and preventatives
f o r
sunburns, insect bites
and insect
intrusions plus helpful tips
to make camping more comfortable with natural
remedies. Cost $20.00 for basic camping kit.
August 16, 2006 “Understanding Essential Aromatics to
Create an Atmosphere of Well-Being” Stimulating the olfactory sense heightens the whole-body consciousness, allowing the 1 limbic system to lead the healing ways throughout
the entire body. Aroma-therapeutic essences trigger the
mechanics of the brain in a most primitive yet
totally scientific fashion. In this workshop we
will explore how the natural "essential oils of
blossoms, fruits, seeds, leaves, roots, barks and
twigs help us to balance ourselves in body,
mind, soul and universal spirit. There is no cost
for this workshop and we recommend you attend this one before taking other workshops.
August 23, 2006 “Woman’s Wisdom ~ Ancient
Ways to Modern Days” Throughout the ages, women have
been nurturing, preserving and protecting their realm. Essential aromatic plant elixirs have played a major role in many
segments and societies since ancient Egypt. Massaged
into the skin, they can stimulate the autonomic nervous system and help it to regulate
basic and vital bodily functions. In this workshop we will explore women’s issues such as
Pre-Menstrual Syndrome (PMS), menopause, and
hormonal upheavals and which oils can
be used when to help a woman take charge
of her life and nourish herself, her family and