Challah bake to celebrate cancer survivors
Chabad at the Beaches and Sharsheret will hold the Beaches Pink Challah Bake to celebrate, support and honor those in the community who have been affected by breast cancer. This women’s event will take place at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, at Chabad at the Beaches, 521 A1A North, Ponte Vedra, with a pre-event social at 6 p.m.
Featuring engaging stories from breast cancer survivors and those with breast cancer in their lives, the challah bake will combine the mitzvah of challah with education and awareness for women of all ages. To RSVP, go to chabadbeaches.com/pinkchallahbake. Cost is $30.
GTM volunteer orientation Friday
Guana Tolomato Matanzas (GTM) National Estuarine Research Reserve will offer a new volunteer orientation from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 7.
Interested volunteers will learn about the background and history of the reserve, volunteer opportunities and the benefits of volunteering at GTM.
Meet at the GTM Research Reserve Visitor Center, 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach.
After completing the volunteer application at gtmnerr.org/volunteer, contact volunteer coordinator Abby Kuhn at Abigail.Kuhn@FloridaDEP.gov to ensure that it was received.
Virtual workshop to help job seekers
The Savvy Job Hunters Ministry of Christ Episcopal Church will host a free virtual workshop, “Must-Have Interviewing Tips”, from 10:30 a.m. to noon Friday, Feb. 21.
Learn interviewing pointers to get you started, preparing yourself for the interview, 20 interview questions, and more. The workshop will be presented by Buddy Webster, partner, LEADERS Professional Recruiting, Inc.
Email Pam Ottesen at pottesen66@gmail.com to receive the Zoom meeting link.
PVPV Rawlings sets informational meeting
PVPV Rawlings Elementary School will hold an informational meeting from 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, at the Beaches Branch Library, 600 Third St., Neptune Beach.
This is for any family living in or around the St. Johns County School District and is interested in attending PVPV Rawlings via controlled open enrollment for the 2025-26 school year.
Sign-up is required to attend. To reserve a space, call Ms. Jason at 547-8579. Space is limited to two parents/guardians per child.
Palm Valley Market every Tuesday
The Palm Valley Market is held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Tuesday inside the Palm Valley Community Center, 148 Canal Road. The market offers fresh produce, baked goods, local honey, tea, seasonal treats, soap, jewelry, plants and more.
Family seining activity planned
Join a guided family seining activity from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, at Guana Tolomato Matanzas (GTM) National Estuarine Research Reserve.
Learn about the animals and their roles in Guana Lake by pulling a seine net and collecting species of fish, crabs and other marine life.
Meet at GTM Research Reserve Guana Dam, 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach.
Register online at gtmnerr.org/visit/events.
The event is free, but parking is $3 per vehicle. All necessary gear (waders and boots) will be provided. Hat, insect repellent, water and sunscreen are recommended.
— Compiled by Shaun Ryan
