Courses in CPR, AED and child safety offered
Edie Williams State Farm will offer two educational courses on Saturday, Sept. 13.
A child and babysitting safety certification course will be offered from 9 to 11 a.m. for youth ages 11-16. This is an online course plus classroom. Cost is $52 per participant. Register at https://aftontickets.com/babysittingsept13.
A community CPR AED — infant, child and adult course will be offered from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for ages 11+ and adults. This is an online course plus classroom. Cost is $47 per participant. Register at https://aftontickets.com/cprsept13.
Location: 330 A1A N. Suite 324, Ponte Vedra Beach. Space is limited for these classes.
Farmers' market open every Friday
The Ponte Vedra Friday Farmers' Market takes place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Friday at The Peace of Heart Community Farm, 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
The Peace of Heart Community Farm is located at 14A S. Roscoe Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach.
Volunteer Blast-Off
RSVP of St. Johns County and the St. Johns County School District will host a volunteer orientation Aug. 19 for anyone interested in learning more about tutoring and mentoring students in the county. The Blast Off will take place 9 to 10:30 a.m. at The Fullerwood Center, 10 Hildreth Drive, St. Augustine. For more information and to register, contact Cheryl Freeman at Cheryl.Freeman@stjohns.k12.fl.us or 904-547-3952.
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.
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, July 26. 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.
St. Johns County earns financial reporting award
The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States (GFOA) named St. Johns County a 2023 Triple Crown Winner for earning three distinct awards for communicating financial information openly and transparently to the public. St. Johns County is one of just 403 governments in the United States and Canada that received the Triple Crown for fiscal year 2023.
GFOA’s Triple Crown designation recognizes governments that have received GFOA’s Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting, and the Popular Annual Financial Reporting Award, published by the St. Johns County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller’s Office, as well as the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award, published by the St. Johns County Office of Management & Budget.
Details on the County’s financial reporting, including the Popular Annual Financial Report, are available at www.stjohnsclerk.com/comptroller. Details on the County’s budget are available at www.sjcfl.us/OMB through the resources provided by the Office of Management and Budget.
— Compiled by Shaun Ryan
