We're talking about chemical calories. How the body reacts to these and what can counter-attack this. Look up Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 to be in the know of healthier eating. We can all do somethings to clean up our personal environment.

It's Loggerhead Year! Join the 2-Mile Tipsy Turtle Fun Run that supports the Coastal Connection mission to keep the turtles coming back, nesting, and hatching more eggs. Turtles return to the place where they were born. Last year's nest count was nearly 10,000.

Local youth experience the majic of learning music. For the past 23 years, this program has influenced, guided, and enthralled the youth of our commuity.

It's St. Patrick's Day! Erin Go Braugh. Singing away them 'ol Irish tunes with plenty guitars and a few spares to boot.

April 15th is THE day for baseball in Vero Beach! It's general admission, so get your tickets and get to Holman Stadium early. Any child wearing a jersey will be able to get on the field ,pre-game. Wow! Join in. It's a huge fundraiser for the United Way and their community programs..Included in those programs is VITA - the free income tax preperation available by apoointment at various locations. Yearly income must be below $68,000. UnitedWayIRC.org for tix and VITA, voluteer opportunities and other ways to help out. .

Bungalow Home Co. has two local showrooms beachside. One is specific for outdoor furniture, the other indoor. They feature many design firms, styles, price points and have high-end if you want high-end. Design services are available for your home, your bookcases, even an end table. How beautiful is that!

It's time to train the person that has a canine. Canine companion Jarrett Adcock lets us know how to manage your canine which is kind of like teaching a child. Barking dogs, dog that poop or pee in the house, crating the dog and much more goes into a well-trained dog.

It's the busiest, best fundraiser of the year for St. Edward's School. A weekend extravganza, a must-attend! All proceeds go to the school and it's programs.

The United Way is the gatekeeper for local organizations. Their programs are facilitated by volunteers who are on board to make that decision of where the money actually goes. Who benefits is their job. Using volunteers helps build a stronger community effort and involvement. Both St. Paddle's Day and CRP (Citizens' Review Process) are current programs looking for sponsorship.