Friend-Raiser Event: A Community Celebration for the Manatee Center and Kimberly Pearson Memorial

🎨🌊 Art Along the Waterway: A Friend-Raising Evening for the Manatee Center 🌿
Presented by the Kimberly Pearson Memorial Foundation

🗓 Friday, May 9th
🕔 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Manatee Center | 480 N. Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce, FL

Join us on the waterfront for a vibrant evening celebrating art, music, and community — all in support of the Manatee Center’s future and the legacy of beloved teacher and marine biologist Kimberly Pearson.

Enjoy:
🎷 Live music by the Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society
🍽 Tasty eats from High on the Hog BBQ
🍹 Creative mocktails from Steamworks Coffeebar
🎨 Beautiful, hand-made student artwork for sale from Fort Pierce Central, Westwood Academy, and Port St. Lucie High
💙 A heartfelt cause that honors Kimberly’s passion for ocean life, the Indian River Lagoon, and environmental education

This first-ever “Friend-Raiser” is about bringing people together — families, neighbors, and friends — to support our next generation of artists, scientists, and changemakers. Proceeds from the event and art sales will directly support the Manatee Center.

Come be part of this special night — connect, contribute, and celebrate the creativity and spirit of St. Lucie County. Let’s make waves for a great cause!

🌟 Free and open to the public – all are welcome!
More info at www.ManateeCenter.org

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