trick or treat bags
The Helping Hands of St. Johns County, a volunteer organization, recently filled 153 Trick or Treat Bags for the children at the Sulzbacher Center for the Homeless, the Salvation Army and Trout Creek Senior Center. The bags were filled with healthy snacks, juice and candy. The bags were decorated and assembled by the members. Commissioner, Cyndi Stephenson, thanked the group for their dedication to helping others in the community and helped the group decorate and fill goody bags.
dracula
Tonight, 7:30 p.m. the Limelight Theatre Kidzfactory student production of Dracula will be performed at the Limelight Theatre. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine. (904) 825-1164.
vessel safety checks
Nov. 9, Flotilla 17-07 offers free boat checks every second Sunday starting at noon at the Vilano boat ramp. Checks take 15 to 20 minutes and come with an annual decal and discount to West Marine for safety items. A successful check may lower insurance. Visit www.safetyseat.net.
providence relocates
Providence Community Church recently announced that services have relocated to the new Creekside High School auditorium on 100 Knights Lane, just off Longleaf Pine Parkway between Veterans Road and St. Johns Parkway. Childcare is available during church service. Visit the web site for additional information and recent sermons at www.providencestjohns.org or call (904) 891-3633.
bartram trail newcomers club
Nov. 11, 9:30 a.m., the Bartram Trail Newcomers Club will meet at the Geneva Presbyterian Church, 1755 State Road 13. In addition to monthly meetings the club has a variety of interesting and fun groups that meet for bowling, golf, recipe exchange, book club, evening out and more. The club also has an active volunteer group. For additional information contact Beverly McKnight, club President at (904) 287-2925.
fall fashion showing
Nov. 12, 11:30 a.m. a special Fall Fashion will take place at the Renaissance Resort at the World Golf Village. The Luncheon fashion show will feature upscale fashions for the mature fashion-conscious lady. Also included will be PGA Tour Stop fashions for the avid golfer. Prior to the show you are invited to visit and shop with a special vendor that specializes in quality diamonds. The event will be held in the new 500 South Restaurant. The cost of the luncheon and show is $21. Reservations are requested. Call (904) 940-8623.
democratic club
Nov. 13, 7 p.m., The Northwest St. Johns County Democratic Club will hold its monthly meeting at Crispers Restaurant on State Road 13, one half mile south of Race Track Road. Questions and or comments may be directed to Don Parry at (904) 287-7720.
evenings at whitney
Nov. 13, 7 p.m. The Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience presents a free public lecture; Florida’s water resources; past, present and future with Henry Dean, attorney at law with Gray Robinson, retired executive director of the St. Johns River Water Management District. For more information call (904) 461-4000 or go to www.whitney.ufl.edu.
2nd annual holiday boutique
Nov. 13, 4 to 7 p.m., The St. Johns County Medical Alliance will host its 2nd Annual Champagne & Chocolate Holiday Boutique in the Flagler Hospital Cafeteria, 400 Health Park Boulevard in St. Augustine. The event will include shopping, champagne, chocolates and a silent auction. Proceeds from the event benefit the St. Johns County Medical Alliance College Scholarship Fund. The fund provides college scholarships to St. Johns County graduating seniors pursuing an education in pre-medicine, nursing, or allied health. For more information, contact Karen Dehgan at (904) 864-0779 or www.sjcma.blogspot.com.
discovery art class for adults
Nov. 15, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Guana Tolomato Matanzas Research Reserve will host an art class for adults taught by local artist Jean Drayovitch, whose art mural decorate the walls of the Manatee Cafe` in St. Augustine. Students will learn color study and how to apply these techniques with color pencils. Cost is $45. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Call Jean to reserve your space at (904) 635-0941.
free dinner on military appreciation monday
Nov. 17, 5 to 9 p.m. all 485 Golden Corral restaurants across America will offer any person who has served in the United States Military (including National Guard and Reserves) a free “thank you” dinner buffet and beverage - no identification required. For more information call (919) 781-9310.
Kayak Fishing
Nov. 17 and 22, 8 a.m. to noon enjoy serenity while learning how to sustainably kayak fish in the Guana River. Cost is $125 per person, includes kayak and fishing equipment with photograph of the catch. For reservations and other tour dates call (904) 347-1565.
younger next year!
Come to the Coastal Community Center, 180 Marine St., St. Augustine and find out how! “Younger Next Year” is offered in conjunction with St. Johns River Community College and is based on the best-selling book by Chris Crowley and Harry Lodge, M.D. Explore the myths and truths about how exercise, diet and socialization each play their part in longevity and successful aging. Call Pamela Melfi at (904) 209-3646 to join this course scheduled for Tuesdays, Nov. 4 to Dec. 2 from 4-6 p.m. Class fee is $50 plus the cost of your book.
non-resident library cards
The St. Johns County Public Library System will no longer offer free library cards to all Florida residents. As of Oct. 1, St. Johns County residents and those residing in a reciprocal borrowing County will receive free library cards. All others will be charged the non-resident fee of $10 for a three-month library card (or $40 per year).
sierra club program
Nov. 17, 6:30 p.m. in the main meeting room at the Ponte Vedra Beach branch library, Jim Kern will present slides of his photographs of wildlife around the world. Jim is a widely-traveled wildlife photographer who is the Founding President of the Florida Trail Association and Founding President of the American Hiking Society. For further information call Brian Paradise at (904) 710-0479.
caregivers support
Nov. 19, 5:30 p.m. Flagler Hospital hosts Caregiver Support Meetings the third Wednesday of the month, for people caring for someone with cancer, memory loss, stroke or other conditions. Meetings provide a supportive environment, a forum to share problems, ideas, solutions and an opportunity to learn form professionals on various topics. 400 Health Park Blvd., Cancer Care Resource Center, Suite 1010, St. Augustine. (904) 819-4793.
celebrity cabaret
Nov. 19 through 22, the Limelight Theatre’s Board of Directors present the seventh annual Celebrity Cabaret fund raiser. The show features many of St. Augustine’s prominent residents performing a variety of musical numbers, lip-syncing the lyrics in full costume and creatively choreographed. Tickets are $75.00 per person and include a pre-show cocktail party beginning at 7 p.m. with open bar throughout the evening and hors d’oeuvres by Carrabba’s Italian Grill. The curtain rises at 8 p.m. at the Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Avenue, St. Augustine. For information and reservations, call the box office at (904) 825-1164.
writers-in-residence
Nov. 20, 7:30 p.m. Flaglers College’s Writers-in-Residence program features a free public reading by Jim Daniels author of Places/Everyone and Punching Out. He also wrote and coproduced Dumpster, a movie about a janitor on the campus of an elite university and his encounters with a wealthy frat boy. Gamache-Koger Theater, Flagler College Student Center, 50 Sevilla, St. Augustine.
helping hands
Nov. 21, 11 a.m. at the Peoples Bank on County Road 210, The Helping Hands of St. Johns County, a volunteer organization, dedicated to helping others in the community through small projects monthly will hold the next meeting. The November project is Thanksgiving dinners that will be given through Christ’s Cupboard at the Celebration Lutheran Church on Roberts Road. Anyone wishing to donate non-perishable food items for the Thanksgiving Dinner Boxes or frozen turkeys may contact jacqphil@aol.com.
golf tournament
Nov. 22, Julington Elementary School will host the Third Annual Golf Tournament at the St. Johns Golf and Country Club. To be successful they need support. If you can sponsor a hole or provide a raffle donation contact Beth Searcy at (904) 476-9100 or cvcsearcy@yahoo.com for more information. If you would like to serve on the golf committee e-mail lyonst@stjohns.k12.fl.us.
holiday bazaar
Nov. 22, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. enjoy the holiday bazaar at the St. Justin Orthodox Church, 12460 St. Augustine Road. There will be handmade items, food and authentic Russian gifts. For more information call (904) 880-7671.
blood center and honeybaked ham
Nov. 23-29, All blood donors who donate the gift of life at the blood center, 110 Health Park Blvd., St. Augustine or at any blood drive hosted by Blood Center of the St. Johns, will be eligible to win a $25 gift card from HoneyBaked Ham Co. and Cafe`. One gift card will be awarded each day at the blood center and each blood drive. For more information, including a list of blood drives and how to host a blood drive, call (904) 824-1891 or visit www.igiveblood.com.
sewing guild
Nov. 25, 10 a.m., The American Sewing Guild will meet at Liz Brock’s Sewing Studio, 1699 U.S. 1 South, Suite D, St. Augustine. Bring things to share. The ASG is a group for people who share an interest in and passion for sewing. For more information, call Rose Lanpher (904) 940-6669.
