Beware of jury duty scams
The St. Johns County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller is warning residents of a jury duty scam circulating via email and/or text message.
Beware of fraudulent emails claiming to be from the St. Johns County Clerk’s Office, telling residents they must pay a fine for missing jury duty.
Scammers often demand payment through CashApp, Venmo or other digital wallets — this is a red flag.
Remember:
If you receive one of these scam messages, do not respond or send money. Report it immediately by calling 904-819-3600.
Seymour’s Bookstore plans sale
Seymour’s Bookstore in the Ponte Vedra Library is having a Fall Lobby Book Sale from Friday, Sept. 19, through Saturday, Oct. 4. Open all library hours (except Saturday, Oct. 4, when the book sale closes at noon). All books (fiction, non-fiction, children’s, cookbooks) CDs, DVDs, vinyls are $1.
Pink Ribbon Charity 9-Hole Scramble is Oct. 1
The 6th Annual Pink Ribbon Charity 9-Hole Scramble at Marsh Landing Country Club has been set for Oct. 7. Sign-up deadline is Oct. 1.
It promises to be a fun day of golf supporting Pink Ribbon Jax, an all-volunteer nonprofit group that raises funds for patient services, research and free mammograms. There will be proximity prizes, raffles, a 50/50 drawing and a putting contest after the tournament.
Donation is $25 or more per golfer, $50 for cart and lunch. Payment may be made by cash or credit card only. Also, flags can be personalized in memory or honor of a loved one for $20. And don’t forget to bring cash for raffles and other prizes.
The event begins at 8:15 a.m. with check-in, warmup and breakfast. Shotgun start at 9 a.m. Lunch is at noon.
To register, call The Golf Pro Shop at 904-285-6459.
Businesses offer deals for Library Card Sign-Up Month
This is Library Card Sign-up Month and the St. Johns County Public Library System is celebrating with a discount campaign featuring local businesses. This initiative reaffirms the library’s commitment to building stronger, more connected communities by offering valuable resources to all county residents.
The “Community Connections” discount program connects more than 60 local businesses with the community, offering exclusive discounts to library cardholders throughout the month of September. To take part, simply show your new or existing library card at participating businesses for special deals. A complete list of partners and deals offered can be viewed at https://sjcpls.org/library-card-sign-up-month.
For more information about signing up for a library card, the library’s resources and programs or the Library Card Sign-up Month celebration, go to www.sjcpls.org, email sjcpls@tblc.libanswers.com or stop by any SJCPLS branch or bookmobile.
Move-D brace is topic for essential tremor meeting
The next First Coast Essential Tremor: Meet, Greet & Educate will be held at 11 a.m. Oct. 7 at Baptist HealthPlace in Nocatee, 400 Colonnade Drive, Unit 130, Ponte Vedra.
Kristen Kowall, representative for the Move-D brace for people with essential tremor or Parkinson’s, will give a presentation. She will show how the brace can help mitigate the impact of tremors on everyday tasks. To RSVP or ask questions, contact Jan Kary at 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.
— Compiled by Shaun Ryan
