Joyce Wilden

Hometown News- Melbourne

VIERA — One Senior Place in Viera will be Grilling for Heroes on Saturday, July 25 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., in a completely free family mega-event to honor essential pillars in our community: first responders, nurses and educators — past and present.

Sponsored by Rhodes Law, P.A., the outdoor event at 8085 Spyglass Hill Road will include several grilling stations with summertime favorites like sliders, hot dogs and more. Ice cold lemonade or water from the Hydration Station will satisfy thirsty attendees, with indoor A/C and cooling stations available.

Brevard County Sheriff’s Office and Brevard County Fire Rescue will be onsite with their most popular emergency vehicles, with a special guest expected from the BCSO. Kids of all ages can get their faces painted, indulge their sweet tooth with cotton candy, or choose a cold treat from the ice cream truck. Deejay Benny will keep the music going throughout the event.

And don’t be surprised if you notice some really long legs — a stilt walker will be traversing the crowd! The water play area is sure to be a hit with the youngsters, with an inflatable obstacle course, water slide and splash zone.

Children are welcome to wear tee shirts or swim wear from their favorite superheroes.

“We have so much fun planned for the whole family,” said Angie Higgins, Director of One Senior Place. “Bring the kids, the grandkids and shake the hand of someone who chose a life of service to help others.”

In addition to the food and fun, attendees to Grilling for Heroes can enter assorted drawings for prizes. For more information, visit OneSeniorPlace.com or call 321-751-6771.