WHAT'S HAPPENING AT THE HISTORIC APOLLO SCHOOL
Picture City Culture Club - (affectionately abbreviated to PC3) meets every other month inside the Historic Apollo School. The next meeting is Monday, January 13, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. This is a free ASF event, and everyone is welcome. There are space limitations, and we ask that attendees register in advance by emailing us at apolloschoolfoundation@aol.com.
The 11th season of the Winter Speaker Series begins January 16, 2025, at 7 p.m.
The 2025 Winter Speaker Series is sponsored by Bingman's Painting Service, Oceanside/Financial Planning Associates, Couse Air Conditioning Corporation and Jupiter Island Pools.
An Incredible Woman Shares Her Stories - January 16, 2025 - Cynthia Keegan
Cindy Keegan is the first woman to build an F5 Cobra at Factory Five Racing. She earned her pilot's license at age 20 and later added her mechanic's license to work on planes. She is involved in car clubs and shows her car at small and large car shows. In her career with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), she investigated several major aviation accidents.
Tickets are $15 at the door. Reservations in advance at apolloschoolfoundation@aol.com are appreciated. Alternately, tickets may be purchased on Eventbrite for $17.85 - TICKETS HERE
William S. Barstow's Philanthropic Footprint on Hobe Sound & Martin County - February 20, 2025 - Jackie Williams
A jack of all trades and a master of all of them, Jackie worked at the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) and was an assistant golf professional, then head pro, at Martin County Golf Club (now Sailfish Sands). She has been a freelance writer, a book author, a television host and a film producer. William S. Barstow’s career of philanthropy is almost as varied. His largesse is evidenced in, among others, the building of Martin Memorial Hospital (now Cleveland Clinic North Campus), Christ Memorial Chapel on Jupiter Island, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Stuart, and the Banner Lake Club in Hobe Sound.
Tickets are $15 at the door. Reservations in advance at apolloschoolfoundation@aol.com are appreciated. Alternately, tickets may be purchased on Eventbrite for $17.85 - TICKETS HERE
Clewiston in the 1920s With a Parallel to Hobe Sound - March 13, 2025 - Donnie Drake
A relative newcomer to Hobe Sound but not to Florida, Donnie grew up in Clewiston and graduated from Clewiston High School, as did his parents and his siblings before him. He has a great love for Clewiston, its amazing history and how it came into being. He maintains an active Facebook collection of old photos and articles about the town. Since coming to Hobe Sound, his interest and passion have expanded to include his new hometown.
Tickets are $15 at the door. Reservations in advance at apolloschoolfoundation@aol.com are appreciated. Alternately, tickets may be purchased on Eventbrite for $17.85 - TICKETS HERE
Prehistoric Snowbirds - April 10, 2025 - Sara Ayers-Rigsby
An archaeologist and Florida Atlantic University professor of Anthropology, Sara Ayers-Rigsby is the director of the Southeast and Southwest regions for the Florida Public Archaeology Network (FPAN). She will present an overview of the history of humans in Florida until the Spanish arrived in the 1500s. Learn about the first “snowbirds” in this program which will include a Power Point Presentation and artifacts.
Tickets are $15 at the door. Reservations in advance at apolloschoolfoundation@aol.com are appreciated. Alternately, tickets may be purchased on Eventbrite for $17.85 - TICKETS HERE
Third Saturday Open House - Saturday, January 18, 2025, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Learn about the historic former two-room schoolhouse that, in October 2025, will celebrate the 100th anniversary of its first class. In 2002, the building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is the only building in Hobe Sound to be so named. If you can't visit us on a Saturday, please email us at apolloschoolfoundation@aol.com and we will plan a time for you to take a tour!
The first BINGO AT THE APOLLO in the new year will be Thursday, January 23, 2025. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the games begin at 6 p.m. Join your friends and neighbors for a night of fun, prizes, snacks and hot dogs. Liquid refreshments available. $10 to play. Families are welcome!
Historic Apollo School's Little Lending Library. If you like to read, please stop by and take advantage of our Little Lending Library, which is located on the Historic Apollo School site. It is outside and several feet away from the eastern side of the building. When you visit, take some books (no need to leave one), and, after you're done, share them with family and friends.
"Historically Speaking..."An oral histories project is underway and ongoing to capture the memories of short- and long-time residents. If you or anyone you know would like to share stories and memories, please let us know at apolloschoolfoundation@aol.com