Essential Tremor Support Group to meet
The Essential Tremor (ET) Support Group will meet at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, at Baptist HealthPlace at Nocatee, 400 Colonnade Drive, Unit 130, Ponte Vedra. The topic is “Cognitive Changes in Essential Tremor: What the Latest Studies Show.”
Recent research is changing how we understand essential tremor, showing that ET may involve more than movement symptoms alone. Alaine Keebaugh, Ph.D., will discuss recent studies on cognition, memory and dementia risk in people with ET, including what researchers have discovered, what remains uncertain and what the findings mean for patients and family members.
For further information or to RSVP, email jkary@verizon.net.
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.
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.
St. Johns County distributes 14K free sandbags
St. Johns County Public Works recently prepared about 14,000 free sandbags for a three-day distribution event held at six locations throughout the county as part of its annual hurricane preparedness efforts. The annual distribution helps residents take proactive steps to protect their homes and property from potential flooding before severe weather threatens the area.
Preparing the sandbags required about two weeks of work by Public Works Road and Bridge staff. The process typically begins in early May and uses a sandbag machine to fill and prepare bags ahead of distribution.
Residents who received sandbags are encouraged to retain them for future storms rather than disposing of them after hurricane season. Sandbags should be stored in a dry, shaded location when not in use to help prevent deterioration.
To learn more about hurricane preparedness, go to sjcfl.us/emergency-management.
Volunteers distribute meal kits to seniors
In preparation for hurricane season, Florida Power & Light (FPL) and St. Johns County Council on Aging (COA) recently partnered alongside the Northeast Florida Community Action Agency and Florida Council on Aging to distribute hurricane preparedness meal kits to 153 seniors.
Each kit, includes three days of shelf-stable food, water and snacks for seniors who may not be able to leave their homes or receive home-delivered meals immediately after a storm. The kits also include a hurricane preparedness guide with tips and resources. Volunteers from FPL and COA distributed the kits.
— Compiled by Shaun Ryan
