Annual Fall Community Concert

Join us on Wednesday, November 12th at 6:30 PM for “Allegro”, our signature annual performance — an inspiring evening of music featuring over 40 talented young musicians from Gifford Academy for Performing Arts!

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Gifford Academy for Performing Arts is an after-school program that empowers youth from Gifford and beyond through performance, transforming their lives with dignity and artistic excellence both in the community and on the stage.

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🎶 Join Us for GAPA’s Annual Fall Community Concert – “Allegro!”

The Gifford Academy for Performing Arts (GAPA) proudly invites the community to our Annual Fall Community Concert, “Allegro!”, on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at The Emerson Center, located at 1590 27th Avenue in Vero Beach. The evening begins at 6:30 PM with a concert featuring our talented young musicians, followed by a reception at 7:30 PM. Admission is free and open to the public, with donations gratefully accepted to support GAPA’s year-round music education programs.

Parent Action Committee (PAC) Meeting – November 4 at 6:30 PM Featuring Guest Speaker: United Against Poverty of Indian River County

This month’s meeting will feature a special presentation from United Against Poverty (UP), an incredible local organization dedicated to empowering families and individuals through a variety of community programs. Parents, families, friends, and all community members are welcome to attend!

Heritage Bluegrass Music Series Kicks Off in Vero Beach

As part of the kickoff celebration, a 50/50 raffle will be held, and proceeds from this first event will benefit the Gifford Academy for Performing Arts. We are grateful to be selected as the inaugural beneficiary, helping us continue our mission of empowering local youth through the performing arts.

Parent Action Committee Meeting

January 13, 2026

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Gifford Community Center

Parent Action Committee (PAC) MeetingDate: Tuesday, January 13, 2026 • Time: 6:30 PMLocation: Gifford Community Center Join us for our first PAC meeting of 2026 [...]

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