News Briefs for the Week of Jan. 22-28, 2026

Ribault Garden Club plans events

The Ribault Garden Club recently announced three upcoming events.

• Learn about the birds of Northeast Florida at the meeting, 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 22. Guest speaker is Elizabeth Filippelli of Duval Audubon Society and Timucuan Parks Foundation. Admission is free. Open to the public. There will be refreshments and a raffle.

• The club is planning an Italian dinner and trivia event for 6 p.m. Jan. 30. There is a donation of $10. Dinner will include charuterie, bruschetta, pasta e fagioli, lasagna, salad and cannolis. There will also be a raffle.

• The club’s Trash to Treasure Fundraiser will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 7. Admission is free. There will be home goods, kitchenware, plants and planters, artwork, vases, clothing, jewelry, fishing gear, golf clubs, books, games, bikes, toys and more. A preview party from 5 to 7 p.m. Feb. 6 will include wine and appetizers; tickets at the door are $10.

All events are at 705 2nd Ave., North, Jacksonville Beach.

Beach cleanup is Saturday

The Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve (GTM) will conduct a beach cleanup from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24. Meet at the GTM Research Reserve Visitor Center, 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, where gloves and trash bags will be provided. Participants will be directed to a specific beach for cleanup. Hat, insect repellent, water and sunscreen are recommended. 

Email Abigail.Kuhn@FloridaDEP.gov to participate.

Palm Valley Market every Tuesday

The Palm Valley Market is open every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

It offers organically grown produce, pasture-raised chicken, eggs and pork; grass-fed and finished beef; local honey; raw milk; bone broth; whole grain, sourdough and gluten- and dairy-free sourdough breads; an array of baked goods; all-natural plant- and animal-based skincare; local artisans; and more. This charming venue located in the heart of Palm Valley affords customers both an indoor and an open-air shopping experience. Palm Valley Market — Palm Valley Community Center, 148 Canal Blvd.

For more information, email info@PalmValleyMarket.com.

Seymour’s plans music and media sale

Music lovers, this one’s for you! From Friday, Jan. 30, through Sunday, Feb. 1, Seymour’s Bookstore at the Ponte Vedra Beach Library is hosting a music and media sale, an event featuring a mix of vinyl records, CDs, DVDs, sheet music and more. Whether you’re searching for a favorite artist or genre, building your vinyl collection or discovering something new, you never know what gems you’ll find. Best of all, every purchase supports the programs and collections you love at Ponte Vedra Beach Library. Open during library hours.

Farmers market open every Friday

The Ponte Vedra Friday Farmers Market takes place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Friday at Palm Valley Outdoors, 377 S. Roscoe Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach, offering fresh produce, local farm goods and a welcoming space to connect with neighbors and small businesses.

This farmers market features fresh, organically grown produce; Florida grass-fed beef and pork; real local honey; pasture-raised chicken and eggs; wholegrain breads; gluten-free sourdough bread; natural botanical skincare; creations by local artisans and more in a family-friendly atmosphere.

Essential Tremor Support Group to meet

The Essential Tremor Support Group will meet at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, at Baptist HealthPlace in Nocatee, 400 Colonnade Drive, Ponte Vedra. This will be an informative session (by video) from Dr. Michael Johns (director of USC’s Voice Center and professor of otolaryngology). The topic is vocal tremor: “Tremors, Quakes & Shakes of the Voice.” All are welcome. RSVP: Jan Kary at jkary@verizon.net

— Compiled by Shaun Ryan