Good morning, Melbourne.

Melbourne’s Daily Bread soup kitchen and day shelter will close on May 9 as it shifts from serving meals to housing the homeless—Providence Place will be built as a low-income apartment complex with 80 to 120 units and outreach services.

The City Council committed $3 million to fund the project that aims to support the 3,430 clients served last year.

Endeavour Elementary's STEM classroom was upgraded on March 24 with 3D printers, iPads, microscopes, and STEM tools from FPL's Classroom Makeover Grant program—giving fifth graders a chance to learn with devices like a 3D printing pen.

Retired engineer Bernard Bryan held a three-hour family empowerment workshop Saturday at Greater Allen Chapel AME Church in Melbourne—aimed at addressing educational gaps for Black students in Brevard.

School administrators explained available VPK options while Bryan urged community members to share key resources to help students succeed.

The Melbourne Beach Environmental Advisory Board will host the 2nd Annual Nature Day at Ryckman Park Gazebos on Ocean Avenue in Melbourne Beach on Saturday, April 5th.

The free event — featuring environmental talks, a native plant giveaway, food vendors, entertainment and a free yoga kickoff at 9:00 a.m. — will encourage families to learn about local environmental progress.

Melbourne Home Show

10 AM – 4 PM — Melbourne Auditorium — Ticketed entry — Discover the latest trends and innovations in home design and improvement.

Brevard Corporate 5K

6:30-10:30 p.m. — Melbourne Orlando International Airport — Cost info not provided — Celebrate the 14th anniversary of the largest outdoor 5K while enjoying the aviation theme.

Grant BBQ Festival

11 a.m. — Grant Seafood Festival — Free admission — Enjoy 3 days of live music, BBQ, and local vendors at this festive celebration.

Blueberry Fest 2025

10 a.m.-5 p.m. — Wickham Park — $7 admission — A weekend of family fun featuring fresh blueberries, crafts, and exciting contests.

Space Coast Classic 15K & 2 Mile

6:30-10:30 a.m. — Catherine Schweinsberg Rood Central Library — Entry fee may apply — Experience Brevard's only 15K race with classic TV finisher medals and a free race shirt.

RoofTop Easter Brunch

10:30 AM – 3:00 PM — Hotel Melby Downtown Melbourne, Tapestry Collection by Hilton — $69.95 for adults — Celebrate Easter with a delightful brunch and an egg hunt high above Melbourne.

Earth Day Celebration at Aquarina

9-11 p.m. — 450 Aquarina Blvd, Melbourne Beach, FL — Free entry — Celebrate Earth Day with informative sessions and expert insights from community partners.

Melbourne Municipal Band Concert: Space. The Final Frontier

7-9 p.m. — Melbourne Auditorium — Free entry — Experience a musical journey exploring the mysteries of the universe through sound and imagination.

Melbourne Municipal Band Concert: Space

7-9 p.m. — Melbourne Auditorium — Free concert — Explore the wonders of space through music and imagination.

A Moonlit Painting Night

6-8 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — $40-$49 per person — Unleash your creativity in a fun, adult-only painting class with BYOB options.