just moved to st. johns county
Newcomers Network of St. Johns County invites newcomers to join. The group meets from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 10, at The Coastal Community Center, 180 Marine St., St. Augustine Residents who are new to the area in the last three years or those who have experienced a lifestyle change are encouraged to attend.
The evening, sponsored by Mercedes Homes, will feature a short program with guest speakers, complimentary beer, wine and hors d’oeuvres.
For more information, call (904) 823-2228 or e-mail kgreen@stjohnscoa.com.
vic digenti to speak at senior center
The Players Community Senior Center at 175 Landrum Lane in Ponte Vedra Beach will host author Vic DeGenti at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 10.
After 35 years in public broadcasting working as a producer, director, fundraiser and producer of the Jacksonville Jazz Festival, Vic DiGenti turned to his first love—writing. Finding inspiration in his household of feline critters, he wrote two adventure/fantasies with a feline protagonist —the Windrusher novels. His unpublished manuscript, Matanzas Bay, a mystery/suspense novel set in St. Augustine, recently won the 2007 Josiah W. Bancroft Sr. novel competition.
For more information, call The Players Community Senior Center at (904) 280-3233.
kids saltwater fishing workshop
The Friends of Washington Oaks Gardens State Park will offer kids saltwater fishing workshops at the park. A Florida Park Ranger will illustrate techniques anglers use to catch fish and the importance of conservation and safety. Participants will learn to identify saltwater fish species commonly caught in this area, and learn how to use a fishing rod and reel.
All fishing gear will be furnished for each participant. The workshop is open to ages 8-15 years old and the fee is $20 per workshop, per participant.
Advance registration is required by contacting Cristy Leonard at (386) 446-678 or e-mail cristy.leonard@dep.state.fl.us.
The workshop is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 and 27. The park is located at 6400 N. Oceanshore Blvd., Palm Coast.
opct needs volunteers
The Orange Park Community Theatre needs volunteer instrumental musicians for its upcoming production of Rogers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella. Orchestral auditions will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, July 9, at Orange Park Community Theatre, 2900 Moody Ave., Orange Park. Candidates may call Michelle Nugent Munley, musical director, at (904) 651-8973 with any questions, or visit the Web site at www.opct.org.
new committee to form
A homeowners group is forming a Julington Creek Plantation charity committee. The group needs one volunteer on the committee from each of the neighborhoods. For more information, contact Kathy Bravo at fkbravo1@aol.com.
— compiled by VERONICA KOZAK
