St. Johns County Main Branch Library reopens
The St. Johns County Main Branch Library, 1960 N. Ponce De Leon Blvd., St. Augustine, reopened to the public Monday, March 24, following the completion of a roof replacement project. The library has resumed its regular services and hours.
Materials checked out from this location prior to the closure on Feb. 3 will be due on April 1. For more information about the St. Johns County Public Library System, go to sjcpls.org.
Day of free care and support planned
Ascension St. Vincent’s invites the community to a special event dedicated to serving those in need.
Compassion in Action, a day of free care and support for the community, is designed to provide essential resources, such a food, clothing, health care screenings and access to vital services and information completely free of charge.
The event will be held 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 5, at Revitalize Arlington, 9501 Arlington Expressway, Jacksonville, at the north side of Regency Square Mall.
It will include: a free medical clinic, resources and education on various health issues, Century Critical Care truck, Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department, free face painting and balloon animals and free haircuts.
Services will be provided by Ascension St. Vincent’s, Vituity Emergency Services, Ascension Mobile Health Outreach Ministry, JaxCare Connect, CORE (coordinated opioid recovery), Dispensary of Hope program, Sulzbacher (Housing, Health Care, Hope), Brighter Beginnings Maternal Health and Chandler’s Hope.
Party for Prevention set for April 9
St. Augustine Youth Services (SAYS) will hold a Party for Prevention to bring awareness of the issues surrounding child abuse and neglect while providing resources and entertainment to attendees. Local agencies, food, vendors and activities for children and families will be at the event.
SAYS has provided critical mental health services to youth for more than 35 years, currently operating three community programs serving youth and young adults up to age 25, and residential therapeutic group homes for boys ages 6-17 who have experienced emotional trauma or abuse.
The party will be held 4-7 p.m. April 9 at the SAYS main campus, 201 Simone Way, St. Augustine.
For further information, call 904-829-1770 or go to Sayskids.org.
Young professionals to gather for good cause
Sips & CHYPs, a fun-filled happy hour, hosted by CHYPs (Community Hospice Young Professionals), will be held 4-7 p.m. April 19 at Pete’s Bar in Neptune Beach.
This event will feature an open bar, food, live music and more while benefiting The Foundation of Community Hospice & Palliative Care. The event brings together local professionals and community members to support compassionate end-of-life care for patients and families in need.
Pete’s Bar is located at 117 First St, Neptune Beach.
For tickets or more information, go to thefoundationcares.org/sips-and-chyps.
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.
— Compiled by Shaun Ryan
