The Boys & Girls Club of Indian River County touches the lives of over 400 children daily.

Few organizations have a more positive impact on the lives of local children (9,000 and counting) than the Boys & Girls Club of Indian River County. From humble beginnings just ten years ago, the Club today operates three professionally staffed, fully-equipped facilities  promoting the health, social, educational, vocational and character development of Indian River youth between the ages of 6 and 18. In fact, thanks to generous community support, the IRCBGC is now the fastest-growing youth development non-profit in Indian River. According to the Club’s Strategic Plan, individual donations and fundraising events like the upcoming “Angels Help Our Kids Take Flight” Dinner account for 54% of the Club’s annual operating budget. With that in mind, you have a unique opportunity to help this worthy organization by attending the 9th Annual Angels Dinner. The event will be held February 24th at the Sun Aviation Hangar and Major Sponsors include John’s Island Real Estate Company and Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Audi of Melbourne. Sponsorships are available and tickets cost $225 per person. For more information contact Ronnie Hewett at (772) 299-7449.

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The 2009-2010 Season at Riverside Theatre is underway, and the month of January offers something special for jazz fanatics, comedy lovers and political junkies. Appearing now through January 17 on the Mainstage is “Ella,” a musical biography of the “First Lady of Song,” Ella Fitzgerald. The production first started playing U.S. cities in the 2006-07 Season according to Playbill, and the current incarnation does not disappoint. TCPalm’s Marilyn Bauer described the show yesterday as, “A delight. It is one tight little show with big talent, great music and a primo book.” For a preview, enjoy this YouTube montage video of the show. Meanwhile on the Waxlax Stage, Riverside will present The Comedy Zone on back-to-back weekends, January 8-9 and January 15-16. Featured stand-up comedians during the four-night run include Amy Dingler, Al Ernst, Mark Evans and Drew Thomas. For brief bios on the comics, click here and for show times and ticket information, visit Riverside Theatre’s online box office.