Yard Sale Feb. 27th Volunteers and donations needed
February 21, 2010 by LuAnn Apple · Leave a Comment
We are raising funds, it’s always a necessity, and what better way than our now famous Yard Sales. Set up like a french market with tablecloth covered tables containing bargains galore. Everyone is sure to find a treasure amidst all of the loot. Here are a few items offered for sale.
Remember the date Saturday February 27th from 8:00 AM till 3:00 PM. If you don’t know where we’re located, you’ll find all the info on our location page.
If you can’t attend, please support our cause by consider a making a donation through the M.A.R.S. website. It’s fast and easy, you can pay online with any major credit card or via PayPal. All funds go directly to the care of the Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary. Thanks!
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- carved wooden cat, assorted sizes available
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- vintage walnut rocking chair
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- walnut dresser and mirror
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- carved wooden parrots
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- Assorted pottery and glassware
What a successful adoption day
February 14, 2010 by LuAnn Apple · Leave a Comment
Captain Daniel Red and Lu with Captain Morgan and Cisco
We had a really great Animal Adoption day here in Melbourne. Thanks to Aloha Pet & Bird Hospital, South Brevard Animal Care and Animal Guardians. The event scored high in attendence, Dennis and Mary Peer of Animal Guardians were amazing in bringing Channel 13 to the event.
Press coverage is essential. The numbers prove once again that people will come out and support a good cause. Adopting a shelter pet.
New homes were found for 11 cats and 3 dogs. No birds, but lots of inquiries. Great fun was had by all who attended.
Refreshments were an amazing array of sweets and treats including pizza and sparkling cider. Cudos to Linda Pepin of Aloha for those.
As mentioned, a pirate or two came, along with M.A.R.S. favorite new adoptive parents Chris and Lorry Burger who were an amazing addition to the event. They are now fostering our feathered member Riley, she is a very lucky bird indeed. Future events are planned and we all hope they are equally as successful.
For those who missed this great event, you can still adopt a bird through the M.A.R.S. website. Please check out our “Parrots for Adoption” page and browse through the wide selection of available birds.
In addition, please also consider to make a donation to M.A.R.S. to support our cause. Check out the various memberships on the membership page. You can pay online (it’s fast and easy), and after a couple of clicks you’re already part of our family!
If you have any questions about bird adoption or our sanctuary, please contact me directly! I am happy to answer all your questions.
Yard sale Saturday the 21st, come out once again and support the parrots of M.A.R.S.
November 18, 2009 by LuAnn Apple · Leave a Comment
WE ARE RAISING FUNDS AND HAVE LOTS OF DONATED ITEMS FOR YOUR SHOPPING ENJOYMENT, AND POSSIBLY THAT CHRISTMAS LIST. Volunteers are needed. Please call 321-725-8800 if available
Yard Sale For M.A.R.S. Parrot Rescue on July 18
July 15, 2009 by LuAnn Apple · 1 Comment
Please join in fun and come to our yard sale this upcoming Saturday, July 18 (location info here)! All proceeds go directly to our parrots rescue sanctuary.
Additionally, any helping hand would be greatly appreciated for this event. Please contact M.A.R.S. executive director Lu Apple if you interested in spending some time for a good cause.
If you can’t make it to your yard sale, support our efforts for rescue birds by making making a donation online. It’s fast and easy (and a good tax write-off)!
Thanks!
M.A.R.S. Parrot Rescue Welcomes Pineapple Cove Academy
May 6, 2009 by LuAnn Apple · Leave a Comment
The Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary was asked to host a series of three field trips from Pineapple Cove Academy. We decided to roll it into two groups consisting of 20 for the first visit followed by the second group of 40 children.
The purpose of this visit was to of course have fun, but also to teach the children about caring for different parrots that come to our rescue, what can make them happy, and how their behaviors can be so very different within the same species.
It was a very hands on experience for the groups, as each one was given the opportunity to hold and pet the parrots. For added measure we also introduced Gracie our resident iguana, which the children also held and pet. We at M.A.R.S. send out a big thank-you to Pineapple Cove, the staff who accompanied the groups, and to the children who were wonderful visitors.
April yard sale, Sat. the 18th HAVING FUN and RAISING FUNDS for M.A.R.S. parrots
March 26, 2009 by LuAnn Apple · Leave a Comment
Shop the fun accessories section
- Shop created for the parrots of M.A.R.S.
This time around our sale takes on an inside outside mix of good things that are available for purchase. We are creating a place for all our donated items. A permanent shop located in our building, to allow us to raise funds that are so desperately needed on a continuing basis. So please come out and support the parrots of M.A.R.S. and have fun with us. Please feel free to help us by donating any items at any time. Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary is located at 418 Ocean Ave. in Melbourne Beach
Up coming events “Founders Day” in Melbourne Beach
March 19, 2009 by LuAnn Apple · 1 Comment
Once again the town of Melbourne Beach celebrates it’s history. The event will be held on Saturday May 2, 2009. This marks 126 years since the town was established. The fun will begin early and last well into the evening. Please check out the website of the town of Melbourne Beach for more information on all activities.
The Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary will be joining in the celebration with a set-up at Ryckman Park. We will be promoting our membership drive, displaying art work by our volunteers, and of course some of our feathered members of M.A.R.S. will be in attendance. Please join us in support for M.A.R.S. and enjoy the event.
Yard Sale Brings Donations!
February 19, 2009 by LuAnn Apple · Leave a Comment
Once again raising awareness and funds for M.A.R.S. this weekend’s YARD SALE proved to be a triple hitter! Friday was the perfect Florida day, sunny and not too hot , so lots of people joined in the fun. For the first time ever, we opened up the entire property so visitors could wander through the aviary and browse all the birds. Our resident Moluccan Cockatoo Thumper decided that he needed a little retail therapy and caused a bit of commotion when he got loose and ran across the table throwing cups and jewelry! All this ruckus for a little attention! But we all know that birds will be birds!
Saturday continued the event, and was equally successful. Sunday’s sky look tempermental and we weren’t even going to continue with the sale but we did until the rains came. You can bet we had to scramble definitely got wet but still fun! Although it takes hours of set-up and clean-up, in the end it’s all worth it. We must thank all who donated items for the sale and those who gave of their time in making it all come together ( a special huge thanks to Linda Peppin, Mary Christina and Rene Ranieri!!!).
The residents of M.A.R.S. will continue to benefit from these endeavors. We’ll keep you posted on the next yard sale!
This Art Gallery is for the Birds!
February 16, 2009 by LuAnn Apple · Leave a Comment
The Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary lent more than a splash of color when they headed over to Art Gallery and Studio in old downtown Melbourne last Sunday. Everyone agreed that the birds and the art were a perfect compliment to each other!
Who said parrots couldn’t be “Patrons” of the Arts?! Cortez (far right on her perch) found the gallery irresistable. Every chance she got she got down and wandered around the gallery surveying the art much to the amusement of the gallery patrons! She even posed for a picture with her favorite painting! Now that she has discovered art as her new passion along with the tons of TLC she receives from M.A.R.S. she will stop plucking out her breast feathers and be as beautiful as her buddy Snoopy!
All in all it was a perfect Florida afternoon for viewing wonderful colorful artwork, great photography, meeting interesting people and getting to know and interact with the amazing members of M.A.R.S.!
And thanks so much to all the wonderful ladies of the Gallery, feathered or not, we all had a GREAT time! And a special thanks to our volunteers Rene, Mary and Christina Ranieri, you guys are the best!
Raising Awareness for M.A.R.S.
February 8, 2009 by LuAnn Apple · Leave a Comment
The M.A.R.S. booth at the Aloha hospital in Melbourne
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M.A.R.S. volunteer Kim and Linda Pepin
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LuAnn Apple and Linda Pepin
[/caption]Yesterday was a perfect day for joining with Aloha Pet & Bird Hospital in Indian Harbour Beach and introducing M.A.R.S. members to the public and the staff of Aloha.
Joining us was our volunteer helpers Kim and Aly Donovan. Kim was inspired to call members of her class to come see us and support the birds.
Linda Pepin (pictured above), is an amazing person and friend to M.A.R.S. Her time shared with our feathered members is invaluable. Her husband Dr. Jose Pepin is a co-founder of the Aloha Pet & Bird Hospital and one of the veterinarians at the clinic.
Thanks to all who came to see us!
