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Good morning, Melbourne! In today’s edition: Space Coast Day countdown, 90s hip-hop by candlelight, Space Coast Renaissance Fair, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Community activities relocating temporarily: Joseph N. Davis Community Center closes January 12 for roof replacement. Senior programs will move to Eddie Lee Taylor Sr. Center, and PAL games will shift to Stone Middle School — see where programs and games move.
New annual observance announced: Brevard County has designated March 21 as Space Coast Day to honor its spaceflight legacy. The proclamation will be unveiled January 13 at 5 p.m. with a special countdown moment — read the full story.
Expanded public fitness access: Brevard Public Schools opened Viera and Satellite High tracks on select winter evenings with Health First support, and another free, well-lit community night will be on January 10 — see dates, times, and locations.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175 per month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Protect your nest egg: Savvy investors are turning to gold amidst today’s inflation, national debt, and market uncertainty for a reason. It holds its value when everything else feels shaky. Case in point: it’s up ~62% since this month last year. If you’re curious about adding it and other precious metals to your portfolio, American Hartford has a super helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free, and definitely worth a read — check it out here.
*We do our best to avoid paywalled articles. If any slip through, let me know which ones and I’ll permanently remove them from our source list!
Highlights this week:
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🫶 We got your back
Local insights on home values: One Senior Place hosts Brevard County Property Appraiser Dana Blickley today at 1 p.m. for a public talk on property appraisals and available resources. Four Star Real Estate will answer questions, with broker and Senior Real Estate Specialist Nancy Bartlett co-hosting, bringing expertise for seniors and veterans. Get time, speakers, and topics.
Cider craving, solved: When beer isn’t calling, Intracoastal Brewing Company serves BFF Beach Cider in classic, mango, and apple‑pie vibes, all crisp, gluten‑free, and local. An easy sipper that turns a low‑key evening into an effortless “okay, one more round.”
Subtle home glow-up: Need a quick zhuzh for a shelf or coffee table? Lighthouse Paper Co. stocks clever stationery, beautifully simple home goods, and giftable extras, plus occasional workshops, so you can refresh your space and your card stash without turning the weekend into a project.
Thinning hair? Same: I’ve been shedding a lot, and recently noticed my ponytail feeling thinner. After way too much panic-Googling, I discovered Keranique’s hair regrowth system. Everything with them is surprisingly easy: no quizzes, no pills, no choosing between dozens of products. Just grab the kit and follow the instructions. The best part? It’s $75 off right now, you’ll get three free gifts, AND you’ll get your money back if you don’t love the results.
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📆 Around town this week
All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
This week
✏ Beginning Drawing @ Art More Place | Wednesday (1/7) at 6:30 PM – Ready to swap doomscrolling for graphite-smudged fingers? This six-week beginner drawing class at Art More Place keeps it friendly and focused, with still lifes, a first crack at faces, and plenty of encouragement from Carol Muro and fellow creatives. No experience, just curiosity, required.
👯 Girls Night Out @ Painting with a Twist | Friday (1/9) at 6:00 PM – Call your crew and make it a girls night. It’s a sip, paint, and relax situation with step-by-step guidance, zero experience required, and absolutely no spectators or babies. Feeling extra? Add a custom candle for 20 bucks, and bask in your masterpiece.
📼 80s & 90s Night @ Nomads Canteen Florida | Friday (1/9) at 8:00 PM – Nomads is going full 80s and 90s with Mixtape Kids, a free indoor show that lets you sing, dance, and remember your pager number. Dress loud, grab something tasty, then orbit the four bars, rain or shine, like it’s prom, but fun.
This weekend
🏰 Space Coast Renaissance Fair @ Space Coast Daily Park | Saturday (1/10) at 9:00 AM – If you’ve been craving a break from HOA emails and yardwork, Space Coast Renaissance Fair is your excuse. Think music, turkey legs, and mead, plus jousts and jesters, all at Space Coast Daily Park in Viera. Bring friends, wear something medieval, and call it culture.
🐷 Piggy Banks and Playtime @ Melbourne Kids Village | Saturday (1/10) at 9:30 AM – Bring the kids to Melbourne Kids Village for a free hour of play while you snag money tips from a Fifth Third banker. They get story time, pizza, and piggy bank decorating, you get budget mysteries solved, for once. RSVP or scan the QR.
🎨 Mid-Century Painting Workshop @ Antiques & Uniques Vintage Market | Sunday (1/11) at 11:00 AM – Antiques & Uniques Vintage Market on Sarno is hosting a mid-century cat or dog portrait workshop, perfect for pairing your muse with that starburst clock and teak credenza. No experience needed, just step-by-step guidance, your own color palette, and a sense of fun.
🥚 Egg 101 Class @ Big Green Egg Learning Center | Sunday (1/11) at 11:00 AM – If your Big Green Egg mostly holds down the patio, this class shows it some respect. Learn to light it properly, work the conveggtor, and deal with ash, all without singeing your eyebrows. New owner or seasoned griller, you’ll pick up real tips.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Melbourne report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 77°F – Low: 59°F – Precip: 7%
Patchy fog before 9am. Sunny, with a high near 77. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 78°F – Low: 60°F – Precip: 2%
Sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
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