2MC Podcast Eps 68 - Totally Pawesome

2MC is your one-stop-shop for all things Martin County. More details on what we covered in this episode... below!0:00 | Intro0:28 | Board Meeting Recap1:07 | Land Donation2:23 | Hobe Sound Storage Facility2:57 | Office of Tourism and Marketing4:03 | Mental Health Awareness4:51 | Library Innovations5:58 | Gizmo to the Rescue6:56 | Boots Scootin' Bash7:40 | Summer in the Parks (and Rec)8:53 | Historic Preservation Month10:05 | SEFAS Archaeology Day10:40 | Knot House11:21 | Golf Summer Camp11:52 | UF IFAS13:31 | Good Bug, Bad Bug14:24 | Outro____________________________________________Board Meeting: May 5 - https://martin.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx             May is Mental Health Awareness Month4-part series with Human Services on YouTubehttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1tBfdhkoePzyw5Y1cLv-mwEyDK9746LT&si=FikMy0kBt3P0oIApLibraryNoveList Plus connects readers of all ages with book recommendations based on their preferences monthly book displays curated by staff onsite.May Author Talks https://bit.ly/MayAuthorTalks2026 (past recordings available too!)Gizmo's "Pawesome" Guide to Mental HealthSaturday, May 16: 2:00pm - 3:00pmBlake Library (kids event)We’ll read Gizmo's Pawesome Guide to Mental Health and visit with Paws to Read dogs! You’ll also get your own copy of the book (while supplies last).Please register in advance: https://mcls.libnet.info/event/16272727 Teen Boot Scootin’ Bash Wednesday, May 13th: 6:00pm-8:00pm Vince Bocchino Community Center 2369 NE Dixie Hwy.Get ready for the final Teen Talent and Trends of the year! Grab your boots (or just your sneakers) and get ready to line dance the night away! Learn fun line dance moves, supported by Children’s Services Council of Martin County.Space is limited, so sign up today!For more information and to register please visit https://www.martin.fl.us/Teens or contact: [email protected] or call (772) 320-3161Summer Camps at no Cost: The summer camp programs are proudly supported by the Children’s Services Council of Martin County.  Martin County Parks and Recreation is offering free summer camp programs in three convenient locations for children ages 5 and older (children must have completed kindergarten). Open to youth residing in Martin County or youth who are enrolled in a Martin County Elementary or Middle School. *FREE Teen Summer. Dates: June 1 – July 31. No Summer Camp Programming will take place on Friday, July 3. Days: Monday – Friday, Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. https://www.martin.fl.us/SummerCampFree swimming lessons eligible Martin County youth between the ages of 6 months and 17 years of age through the S.P.L.A.S.H. program at Sailfish Splash Waterpark.Visit https://www.martin.fl.us/swimming-lessons-sailfish-splash... to learn more. This program is proudly support by Children’s Services Council of Martin County.Historic Preservation Month: www.martin.fl.us/historicpreservationMay 15 (Friday), 2:00 PM | “House of Refuge: Preserving a Maritime Legacy” Lecture — FreeLecture at Blake Library, 2351 SE Monterey Rd., Stuart, FL, on the restoration of the House of Refuge (1876)**. Contact: 772-288-5702.May 16 (Saturday), 10:00 AM–2:00 PM | Open House at the Historic Apollo School (1924)** — FreeExplore the restored two-room schoolhouse at 9141 SE Apollo St., Hobe Sound, FL. Contact: 772-486-9737.May 16 (Saturday), 10:30 AM–12:00 PM | SEFAS Archaeology Day — FreeFamily archaeology event at Hobe Sound Public Library, 10595 SE Federal Hwy., Hobe Sound, FL. Contact: 772-546-2257.May 16 (Saturday), 11:00 AM–2:00 PM | The Knott House Ceremonial Reenactment — FreeReenactment and lectures at Gazebo Park, 80 SE Ocean Blvd., Stuart, FL. Contact: 772-260-1766. Golf Summer Camp: Make the most of your children's summer vacation by enrolling them in the Sailfish Sands Junior Golf Summer Camp, starting on June 9! Open to ages 7-17, this camp will give your kids the opportunity to practice at a one-of-a-kind facility with Trackman Range technology, have fun with other young golfers and learn the game of golf in a fun and interactive way! https://www.martin.fl.us/Junior-golfUF IFAS Martin County ProgramsWater Ambassador Program: Tuesday, May 19 – Ecosystem-scale water quality and natural systems restoration. More coming in June, July, Aug & SeptOther stuff: Master Gardner Plant Sales, Garden Help at Home Depot / Good Bugs, Bad Bugs and Smart Pest Solutions / Mosquito Bite Preventionhttps://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/events/?location=martin