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Donate gently used or new toys to give children a better holiday this year! For more info, please call 772.405.7179

Local art students and professional arts are competing for cash prizes in the 3rd annual Magnificent Miniature Masterpieces Silent Auction. Proceeds from this annual fundraiser go to local high schools art teachers for art supplies and equipment. This year’s participating high schools are Central High School, Lincoln Park Academy and Westwood High School. Over 36 local professional artists are participating. The silent auction bidding begins on Wednesday, December 14th in the St. Lucie Cultural Alliance's Vault, 111 Orange Avenue, Fort Pierce, from 11 AM to 4 PM. The bidding continues Thursday and Friday during the Fort Pierce Art Walk from 5 PM to 7:30 PM with music and refreshment served. The final bidding finishes Sunday, December 18 at Harmony Music Lounge, 116 Avenue A, from 3 PM to 5 PM. The winners of each of the three High schools participating (Central, Lincoln Park, Westwood) students and professional artists will be announced.

Experience Heathcote Botanical Gardens in a whole new light at the 8th Annual Heathcote “Garden of Lights,” a holiday experience to delight visitors of all ages. The Illumination festival returns on November 25th, bigger and better than ever. Over 14,000 visitors last year enjoyed whimsical, colorful light displays throughout the five-acre gardens. Refreshments, entertainment, Heathcote the Bear and special appearances with Santa are part of the holiday fun. Garden of Lights visitors will enjoy enchanted gardens that feature favorite light displays from last year, as well as new additions to dazzle audiences. A sparkling blue river and water feature forms the centerpiece of the Garden, along with a kaleidoscope of colorful flower beds, potting benches, vegetables, a vineyard pathway and more to amaze guests at every turn.