Friday, Mar. 5
Ribault Garden Club
The public is invited to attend the Ribault Garden Club’s 71st. annual Flower Show Caribbean Carnival from 2-4 p.m. The juried show will feature horticulture, floral design and youth exhibits. There will also be a plant sale. The Ribault Garden Club is a member of National Garden Clubs Inc., Deep South Region and Florida Federation of Garden Clubs. The club is located at 705 Second Ave. N. in Jacksonville Beach. For more information call (904)762-8584 or visit www.ribaultgardenclub.org
AARP Tax- Aide
Fridays, noon- 4 p.m. – The Neptune Beach Senior Activity Center will host the AARP Tax- Aide free income tax preparation for moderate and lower income people of all ages with special attention to those 60 years and older
Saturday, Mar. 6
Ponte Vedra Beach Public Library Events
The 75th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Re-enactors will have a typical Civil War Camp set up beginning at 10 a.m. Come see examples of weapons, supplies, uniforms and more. A formal talk will be given at 2 p.m.
The Florida Friendly Yard Program
Learn sound techniques to help save water, reduce fertilizer use, and promote good ecological practices for our area. This will be held at Watson Realty, 175 Hampton Point Drive off C.R. 210 from 10 a.m.- noon. For reservations call the St. Johns County Cooperative Extension Service at (904)209-0430. A $5 fee is required to pay for snacks and materials.
1st Annual LandShark 5k Run/ Walk
Ponte Vedra High School’s first annual LandShark 5k at 8:40 a.m. The 5k cross country course will take place throughout the Ponte Vedra High School campus. The Kids Fun Run will take place on the track surrounding the football field. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., the 5k begins at 8:30 a.m. and the Kids Fun Run begins at 9:30 a.m. Entry fees are as follows: 5k $20, Fun Run $5, day of race 5k $25. For more information, contact Tracy Williams at (904) 994-2128 or email tracyl.williams@comcast.net, Amy Schottel at (904)382-8531 or aaschottel@yahoo.com or Yvonne Ratcliffe at y.ratcliffe@comcast.net
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation- TPC Fashion Cure Event
Linda Cunningham Spring 2010 Collection and Karl’s Clothiers will be featured on the catwalk benefitting the Cystics Fibrosis Foundation. This event will take place at Linda Cunningham San Marco boutique (1049 Kings Ave.) from 7-11 p.m. There will be a live and silent auction, casino games, food and drinks. Tickets are $100. VIP tickets are $125. Valet parking will be available. For more information, call (904)733-3560 or visit www.nfl.cff.org/fashioncure
Sunday, Mar. 7
Vilano Beach Weekly Sunday Market
Residents and visitors will enjoy the convenience of a weekend farmers market at the Vilano Beach Pier Pavilion from noon-4 p.m. Overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway, this event is surrounded by the unique streetscape of the Vilano Beach Town Center that provides a pedestrian friendly social gathering place. Market visitors will find fresh produce, desserts, baked goods, on-site cooking, high quality arts and crafts, entertainment and much more. For info call (904)540-8797 or (904)501-5545 or visit www.thesundaymarket.com or www.vilanobeachfl.com
Women’s Ministry
An interdenominational ministry of the Women of Jesus meets at 11 a.m. at Castle Ottis on State Road A1A in South Ponte Vedra. For more information, call (904)687-8936, or visit www.womenofjesus.org
New Classes At Players By The Sea
Players by the Sea is offering classes for children in grades from Kindergarten to high school. Spotlight Youth Acting Classes: For kindergarten to 4th grade. Classes will specialize in creative drama, pantomime and storytelling. If You Build It, They Will Come: For Middle and High School. Learn about elements of theater production, scenic painting techniques, lighting and sound design, prop building, costume construction, hair and makeup. For more information visit their Web site www.playersbythesea.org
Monday, Mar. 8
Annual Meeting For Bird Island Park
The Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors for Bird Island Park will be held at the Ponte Vedra Beach Library at noon. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Celebrate Teen Tech Week
The Ponte Vedra Beach Library is celebrating Teen Tech Week. Teen gamers in middle and high school (ages 11-18) are invited to the monthly gaming event from 5-7 p.m. Gamers will have the opportunity to demo not-yet-released and brand-new video games. Check out the newest in video games for Nintendo Wii and X-Box 360. Light refreshments will be provided. Please call (904)827-6950 with any questions.
Roundtable Meeting
The St. Johns County Civic Association will be hosting its monthly meeting from 9-11 a.m. at the St. Augustine Record building which is located at One News Place in St. Augustine. Adam Holt from mosquito control will be the speaker.
Mahjongg
Myra Leonard will teach you how to play Mahjongg from 12:30-3:30 p.m.. If you already know how to play, there is another group at the same time on Mondays. The Players Community Senior Center is located at 175 Landrum Lane, Ponte Vedra Beach. For more information call Vicki Van Horn at (904)280-3233.
AARP Tax Assistance
Tax assistance will be offered from 9 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. from now through April 12 at The Players Community Senior Center. Must call (904)280-3233 for an appointment
Tuesday, Mar. 9
Native Plant Society Meeting
The local Sea Oats chapter meeting at the St. Augustine Beach City Hall (A1A at 16th St.) will feature Wild Florida- Images of Nature from the Panhandle to the Keys by award-winning photographer, Paul Rebmann. This event is free and open to the public. and begins at 7 p.m. Prizes include native plants donated by Leonardi’s Nursery and Southern Horticulture. Rebmann’s greeting cards, matted prints and select canvas prints will be available for sale. For more information, go to www.fnps.org or call Jill Ziebell, Chapter Representative, at (904)471-7239.
Chamber Member Happenings
The St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its Southwest Business Council Meeting at 8:30 a.m. The meeting will take place at the St. Augustine Courtyard by Marriott at 2075 SR 16. There is no cost to attend. For more information visit www.sjcchamber.com/swbc
Guana Research Reserve Board Meeting
The Friends of the Guana Tolomato Matanzas Reserve will hold its monthly meeting from 5-6 p.m. at the Environmental Education Center. The public is invited to attend. Location subject to change due to building renovations. Please call to confirm. For more information contact Teri Webley at (904)823-4527. This event is located at 505 Guana River Road.
Free Tuesdays
Free admission to The Cummer Museum available from 4 to 9 p.m. The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens is located at 829 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville. For more information call (904)356-6857 or visit www.cummer.org. Free Tuesdays is sponsored by The Players Community Senior Center.
Breast Cancer Support Group
The Breast Cancer Support Group of St. Augustine meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in Suite 1010, Flagler Hospital. For more information, call (904)501-7100, or visit www.bcsg-staug.com
Wednesday, Mar. 10
North Florida Multiple Myeloma Support Group
The North Florida Multiple Myeloma Support Group will be holding a joint meeting sponsored by the Leukemia Lymphoma Society of Jacksonville at 6 p.m. The speaker will be Lawrence A. Solberg, Jr. Ph.D., M.D. of the Mayo Clinic. The meeting will be held at the Cannaday Building, room 1106, on the Mayo clinic campus. In order to get to the Cannaday Building, enter the main entrance to Mayo Campus. Take the first right, Mary Brigh Drive. Drive to Lot C on your left. The Cannaday Building is directly behind Lot C. This will be a catered meeting and you can RSVP to Dianna Chiles at luvsuns@comcast.net or by phone at (904)491-0007 or (904)753-0573.
Ponte Vedra Beach Chamber Event
The Chamber Before Hours Monthly breakfast will be held at Elizabeth’s Café in Sawgrass Village from 7:30-8:30 a.m. Cost is $5 per person for breakfast.
CSI: Ponte Vedra
The Ponte Vedra Forum will be hosting CSI: Ponte Vedra at 6:30 p.m. in the Large FOL Meeting Room at the Ponte Vedra Beach Library. Join Stefanie Elliott, a crime scene investigator for St. Johns County, to discover more about the true crimes of Ponte Vedra and other parts of Florida. This event is free ad open to the public. For more information call (904)514-4499 or visit www.friendspvlibrary.org
Democratic Club
The Ponte Vedra Democratic Club meets the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Ponte Vedra Beach branch library. For more information call Chris Awerdick, club president, at (904)543-9696.
AARP Tax- Aide
Beaches Regional Library will host the AARP Tax- Aide free income tax preparation for moderate and lower income people of all ages, with special attention to those 60 years and older, from 1-5 p.m.
Thursday, Mar. 11
Automotive Fine Arts Show Hosting 15th Annual Art Show
The Automotive Fine Arts Society will host its 15th annual art show during the 2010 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance in Amelia Island, Fla. Mazda North America will once again sponsor the popular exhibit, which will showcase automotive subjects in a variety of mediums including oil, watercolors, acrylics, wood, gouache, pen and ink, clay and metal. The show is being held at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel and The Golf Club of Amelia Island at Summer Beach. Information about AFAS is available at www.autoartgallery.com or by calling Luke DeRouen at (214)520-3430 ext. 301 or lderouen@tprm-usa.com
Pinochle With Brent Headrik
Pinochle for all levels, including beginners at The Players Community Senior Center, 175 Landrum Lane, Ponte Vedra Beach. from 10 a.m.- noon. Call (904)280-3233 for more information.
Open Art Room
Space is available for those interested in a place to paint in the company of other artists from 1-3:30 p.m. The Players Community Senior Center is located at 175 Landrum Lane, Ponte Vedra Beach. For more information call Vicki Van Horn at (904)280-3233.
Friday, Mar. 12
Automotive Fine Arts Show Hosting 15th Annual Art Show
The Automotive Fine Arts Society will host its 15th annual art show during the 2010 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance in Amelia Island, Fla. Mazda North America will once again sponsor the popular exhibit, which will showcase automotive subjects in a variety of mediums including oil, watercolors, acrylics, wood, gouache, pen and ink, clay and metal. The show is being held at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel and The Golf Club of Amelia Island at Summer Beach. Information about AFAS is available at www.autoartgallery.com or by calling Luke DeRouen at (214)520-3430 ext. 301 or lderouen@tprm-usa.com
First Coast Artists… Remembering Gene Barber
The Beaches Museum & History Center presents an exhibit featuring Florida native Gene Barber. From local artist, instructor, historian, genealogist and author, Barber did it his way. Beaches Museum & History Center is located at 300 Pablo Ave. For more information call (904)241-5657 or visit www.bm-hm.com
AARP Tax- Aide
The Neptune Beach Senior Activity Center will host the AARP Tax- Aide free income tax preparation for moderate and lower income people of all ages, with special attention to those 60 years and older, from noon-4 p.m.
