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May, 2017 The Antique Shoppe Page 27
Brevard Collectors Set May Meetings

MELBOURNE - The Brevard Antiques and Collectibles Club holds
monthly meetings at two Melbourne area locations. There is a new topic Echoes of Yesterday
of discussion for each meeting. The group is open to anyone having
an interest in learning about antiques and collectibles. Attendees are
encouraged to bring in one item for discussion. A Mall for Antiques, Collectibles & Yesterday’s Items
The Club meets the first Friday of the month at the Suntree / Viera Historic Downtown Area
Library, 902 Jordan Blass Dr., at 10:00 AM. The topic for the May 5th 109 Broadway, Kissimmee, FL 34741
meeting will be “Novelty Items & Souvenirs”. For additional information
call George at 321-254-5831. (407) 847-2300
The second monthly meeting is held the third Tuesday (May 16th))
at the Melbourne Beach Library, 324 Ocean Ave. at 1:30 PM. This Mon-Sat 10-5 (Fri 10-4)
month’s subject will be “Wood”. Please remember an item for study www.echoes109.com
and discussion. For additional information call Melinda at 321-777-
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