The Scene

PNC Wealth Management hosted Under the Sea: An Evening with Fabian Cousteau at Quail Valley River Club for its clients and friends.

The Nature Conservancy hosted a presentation by Director of the Caribbean Program Dr. Phillip Kramer at The Moorings Club.

Guests gathered at the home of Dawn and Ted Michaels for the Indian River Community Foundation’s annual report and cocktail reception.

The 9th annual Quail Valley Charity Cup week was filled with activities beginning with a 1-Mile Kids Fun Run and 5K Walk/Run, a Gourmet Wine & Guest Chef Dinner, a beachside shopping day and art show and sale at Palm House Gallery & Studio.

The Vero Beach Art Club’s annual Art by the Sea at the Vero Beach Museum of Art featured a juried exhibition and sale of members’ artwork.

Indian River Impact 100 held Impact Day where members and guests had the opportunity to tour four of the organization’s grant recipients.

The Vero Beach Museum of Art held its annual Antiques Show & Sale, kicking off the event with a Patron Cocktail Reception and Preview Party.

ndian River Community Foundation awarded five program grants and three micro-grants totalling $200,000, to nonprofit organizations supporting local residents most affected by the recent economic recession.

British author and former BBC anchor Martyn Lewis entertained more than 100 attendees at the 12th annual Love of Literacy Luncheon at the Vero Beach Country Club.

More than 10,000 people celebrated the weekend-long Hibiscus Festival in downtown Vero Beach. Hannah Trodglen was crowned 2012 Miss Hibiscus in Friday night’s pageant to kick off the festivities.

Golfers braved gray skies and strong winds to participate in the 7th Annual Spring Swing Golf Tournament at Sandridge Golf Club.

Major League Baseball was the theme of the evening at the Salvation Army Benefit Dinner held at the Oak Harbor Club

Local bridge players dealt a winning hand to the Women’s Refuge of Vero Beach at the sixth annual Duplicate Bridge Tournament and Luncheon at Sea Oaks Beach Club.

The Vero Beach Museum of Art’s Athena Society held their annual dinner to determine which pieces of art to purchase for VBMA’s permanent collection.

The Circle of Friends at VBMA recently contributed $22,000 to fund two of the museum’s community engagement programs supporting children and the arts.

Indian River Memorial Center Foundation’s Eagle Society donors were treated to the IRMC Movie Premiere of The Lucky One, based on the novel by Nicholas Sparks, at The Majestic 11.

Inclement weather couldn’t dampen the enthusiasm for the Youth Guidance Heli-Drop fundraiser at Vero Beach Sports Village.

The inaugural fine-art auction, Art of Music, raised more than $4,000 for Vero Beach Choral Society’s Music Scholarship Fund, which supports Indian River County high school graduates pursuing a music major in college.

Some of the world’s top young tennis players showcased their talents at the 2012 SorensenRealEstate.com Tennis Classic at the Boulevard Village & Tennis Club.

Fashion lovers were out in full force to support the Hibiscus Children’s Center’s April in Paris luncheon and fashion show at the Oak Harbor Club.