Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 2nd of April.
Good morning, Melbourne.
🏘️ Community
Brevard County Animal Services is offering free adoptions this April for dogs and cats at the South Animal Care Center on West Eau Gallie Blvd — a benefit made possible by a donation from Boniface Hiers Automotive Group.
Adopted pets will receive spay/neuter, a microchip, vaccinations — and free Trupanion insurance with a county tag.
💼 Business
Manny's Marketplace and Deli opened in Melbourne at the former Petty's Meat Market, offering hand-cut meats, fresh seafood, bakery items and grab-and-go meals to local shoppers.
The store operates from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and will extend its hours by the end of April—one owner, Manny Ferraiuolo, previously managed Petty's.
🎓 Education
Eastern Florida State College is taking summer term registrations for classes offered on campus, hybrid, and online (flexible options) with classes starting on May 19.
Financial aid applications are due by April 18 and short session classes (June 16 and June 30) will begin in June.
🏛️ Government
Florida's Space Coast will host several rocket launches in April and May.
The schedule includes NASA and SpaceX resupply missions from Pad 39A at Kennedy Space Center and ULA's national security launch from Launch Complex 41, with plans from Axiom Space, Blue Origin, and Sierra Space (times and details are still to be confirmed).
🎉 Melbourne Events
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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.
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