Astronomy Program at Faver-Dykes
2020-02-21 19:00 (America/New_York) | Faver-Dykes State Park, 1000 Faver Dykes Road, St. Augustine, FL, 32086, United States
Faver-Dykes State Park Rangers Joe and Mark will introduce guests to the mysteries of the stars, planets, and satellites. The program covers the mythology of the constellations, as well as new scientific discoveries in astronomy. Telescopes are not necessary, but guests are encouraged to bring their own binoculars. The program is subject to cancellation if the weather is unfavorable, so please call (386) 446-6783 to confirm. The talk is free with regular park admission of $5.

Florida Heritage Book Festival
2020-02-22 08:00 | Renaissance World Golf Village Resort, 500 South Legacy Trail, S. Augustine, FL, 32092, United States
Each year The Florida Heritage Book Festival and Writers Conference showcases Florida’s rich and diverse literary legacy, welcoming writers and literary enthusiasts to historic St. Augustine. Workshops, presentations and readings take place throughout the three days of the event, along with special events including critiques by professional writers of submitted manuscripts and a daily marketplace with books and book-related merchandise for sale.
The featured writer for the Literary Legends Reception will be award-winning journalist and bestselling author Craig Pittman. Other authors attending for presentations and workshops are Janice Hardy, Sharon Cobb, Rod Martinez, Rich Wickliffe, Steph Post, Kimberly Lojewski, Tara Lynn March, Gale Massey, N.L. Quatrano, Nancy Haddock, Flo Karsner, Susan Slater, Skye Taylor, Judy Weber, Elizabeth Sims, and Brad Kuhn.
Ticket prices range from $65 to $310, depending on workshop, conference, reception, or combination desired. Learn more about the schedule and tickets by visiting here – https://floridaheritagebookfestival.eventsmart.com/events/writers-conference-literary-legend-reception-february-20-22-2020/

Fashion Speaks // St. Augustine Fashion Week // Season 6
2020-02-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Salon Honey + Sage, 270 Paseo Reyes Dr , FL, St. Augustine, 32095
A progressive panel discussion on “Circular Fashion” A Road to Season 6 event leading up to St Augustine Fashion Week. This discussion is presented by Fashion Group International of North Florida.
Please join us for a panel discussion about circular fashion.
Circular fashion includes the life span of a garment from its design, materials and manufacturing through its usefulness.
This panel discussion will include what we can do after the owner is finished with a piece of clothing, including repair, redesign, reuse, recycling, swapping, and selling at second-hand.
There will be a cocktail hour at 6:00 p.m., followed by a panel discussion at 7:00 p.m.
Complimentary beverages and light snacks will be provided.
Tickets are free for FGI Members who RSVP to fginorthflorida1@gmail.com, and $10 for non-members.
All proceeds will benefit the Rising Stars Awards Fund.
Contact: 904-669-9245
Email: events@stafashionweek.com

Exploring Estuaries
2020-02-25 13:00 - 14:00 | Anastasia Island Library Branch, 124 Sea Grove Main St., St. Augustine, FL, 32080, United States
Estuaries are places where freshwater and saltwater meet, but they are so much more than that. Join St. Johns County Park Naturalist Kelly Ussia for an engaging talk about this ecologically and economically important ecosystem. These talks are free and open to all ages. Seating is first-come, first-served.

“Who Are You? Reflections from Someone Who Wants to Know” Lecture
2020-02-25 19:00 | Flagler Room of Flagler College, 74 Kings Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
On Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. in the Flagler Room of Ponce de Leon Hall at Flagler College, the Woodrow Wilson visiting fellow Julie Lythcott-Haims will give a lecture titled, “Who Are You? Reflections from Someone Who Wants to Know.” The lecture is free and open to the public.
Lythcott-Haims’ background includes work as a corporate lawyer as well as administration in higher education – a dean at Stanford.
She has several books including a New York Times best-seller-turned-TED Talk on helicopter parents: “How to Raise an Adult” with a sequel coming soon for young adults titled, “How to BE an Adult.” She’s also produced an award-winning and critically-acclaimed book of poetry “Real American: A Memoir.” Her work has been featured in The Atlantic, Chicago Tribune, Parents magazine, “CBS This Morning,” “The Today Show” and “National Public Radio,” among others.
During her visit to Flagler, Lythcott-Haims will visit political science and first year seminar classes, attend various social activities with faculty and staff, as well as participate in several events for the Black Student Association.
Lythcott-Haims holds a J.D. from Harvard, a M.F.A. in writing from California College of the Arts and a bachelor’s from Stanford.

Improv Basics: a 6-week class for grown-ups
2020-02-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Avenue, St. Augustine, 32084
Throughout this 6-week introduction class, students will explore the basic concepts of improvisation in a warm, safe and supportive environment. The class is designed to build self-confidence and explore creativity using the fundamentals of improvisation. Designed for both actors and non-actors, it will expose students to:
* Being – and reacting – in the moment.
* Accepting and building on gifts from other classmates.
* Embracing – and using – failure.
* Co-creating with others (listening, communicating, giving & taking focus).
* Thriving in an unscripted environment.
Students leaving this course will have a working understanding of the basic fundamentals of improvisational theater as well as an increased appreciation, and comfort, with being on stage without a script.
Start Date: Tuesday, January 21
End Date: Tuesday, February 25
All classes are 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. at Limelight Theatre
Early Bird Registration available through January 14: $155
Regular Registration available January 15 – 20: $175
Got questions? Call 904-825-1164 or email hello@adventure-project.com.
For more information about improv events, clases and shows in St. Augustine, please visit The Adventure Project.

Let’s Talk Turtle
2020-02-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Anastasia State Park, 300 Anastasia Park Rd, St. Augustine, 32080
Head to Anastasia State Park to learn all the fantastic facts about our beloved sea turtles. Rangers will teach guests about how to identify turtles, how they nest and hatch, and how we can help them survive the many dangers they encounter in our oceans. This program is family friendly and will take place at the Sea Turtle Pavilion near the Island Beach Grill. The lecture is free with regular park admission.

Basics in Nature Photography
2020-02-27 10:00 - 11:30, 2020-03-05 10:00 - 11:30 | Alpine Groves Park, 2060 State Road 13, Swtizerland, FL, 32259, United States
Do you have a nice camera and always leave it on auto? Do you wish you could capture the amazing beauty of the nature around you? Join local photographer Nicholle Goodnight for a hands-on class to sharpen your photography skills. Participants will need to bring their own camera equipment and be at least 12 years in age. This program is free. You must attend all three classes to participate.

Night Under the Stars
2020-02-27 18:30 - 20:30 | St. Johns County Fairgrounds, 5840 S.R. 207, Elkton, FL, 32033, United States
St. Johns County Parks & Recreation has partnered with Ancient City Astronomy Club (ACAC) for an evening that is out of this world. Bring your friends and family and learn all about the night sky including constellations, star names, and more! Telescopes and binoculars will be on-hand to view the moon, planets, and other celestial objects. This program is free, but you must register on CivicRec to attend.

Weed Wrangle
2020-02-29 09:00 - 12:00 | Mary Street Beach Ramp, 60 Dune Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32080, United States
Join St. Johns County Parks Naturalist Kelly Ussia and take part in a statewide volunteer effort to help rescue our public parks and green spaces from invasive species through hands-on removal of especially harmful trees, vines and flowering plants. This site will focus on hand pulling of the invasive Mother of Millions plants. All necessary supplies will be provided and we recommend you bring water and wear sunscreen, long pants. You must wear closed toed shoes. For more information or to find other Weed Wrangle sites in the region please visit the Florida Invasive Species Partnership page.

Health & Wellness Expo
2020-02-29 11:00 - 15:00 | Renaissance World Golf Village Resort, 500 South Legacy Trail, S. Augustine, FL, 32092, United States
New Year, New You. Kick start your health journey by joining Jacksonville Business Connections Saturday February 29th from 11-3pm at the Renaissance Resort World Golf Village for the Health & Wellness Expo featuring over 70 sponsors and vendors. Experience the latest in nutrition, fitness, health, & so much more!
– Free to the public & Indoor event
– First 30 guests receive FREE swag bags!
Sponsor & Vendor Application www.jacksonvillebusinessconnections.com/single-post/health-application

St. Augustine Fashion Week // Season 6 // Student Showcase
2020-03-01 18:00 - 21:00 | St. Augustine Premium Outlets, 2700 State Road 16, St. Augustine, FL, 32092, United States
St. Augustine Fashion Week returns for Season 6 March 1-7 2020 and kicks off with the “Student Design Showcase” presented by St. Augustine Premium Outlets.
STAFW kicks off Sunday, March 1 2020 “Student Design Showcase” presented by St. Augustine Premium Outlets
Featuring 20+ Emerging Student Designers! Bartram Trail Fashion Academy Student Design Competition and Student Design Teams present their fabulous collections. Join us for the most Fashionable Events of the Season.
$25 Admission
2 Drink Tickets
Passed Apps
Runway Show
Contact: 9046699245
Email: events@stafashionweek.com

Florida Master Naturalist – Coastal Restoration
2020-03-04 09:00 - 17:00, 2020-03-05 09:00 - 17:00, 2020-03-06 09:00 - 17:00 | Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve, 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, United States
We’ve partnered with GTM Research Reserve to offer a Florida Master Naturalist Program focused on Coastal Restoration. This program is for adults of all knowledge levels and is comprised of classroom presentations, hands-on activities, and field trips. For more info, contact Kelly Ussia at kussia@sjcfl.us or 904-209-0335.

Lightner Museum Curator’s Tour
2020-03-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Lightner Museum, 75 King Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
A Lightner Museum curator conducts monthly tours featuring unique and special treasures of the museum. The tours are the first Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. and offer guests an intimate encounter with a select few of the Lightner’s eclectic relics. Get an insider’s view of the museum’s secrets.
Tours are included in the price of admission and will begin in the front lobby of the museum. Admission is $15 for adults, $12 for active duty military and college students, $8 for youth ages 12-17 and free for youth ages 11 and under. Reservations are required.

A Walk on the Wild Side
2020-03-05 09:30 | Anastasia State Park, 300 Anastasia Park Rd, St. Augustine, 32080
Explore and learn about the estuarine habitat of Salt Run and the maritime hammocks as well as the amazing array of wildlife and plants that are indigenous to the various ecosystems of Anastasia State Park as you wander the stunning local shoreline. The two-hour walks starts at the shoreline, heads up through the dunes, on the boardwalk over the salt marsh, and finishes along Salt Run. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring binoculars, a camera, drinking water, bug spray, and sunscreen.
The event is free with park admission.

Women’s Expo 2020
2020-03-05 12:00 - 15:00 | The Parlor Room, 300 San Marco Avenue, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
In the spirit of hope, the upcoming first annual Women’s Expo, hosted by Hopefull Handbags, will be held at the beautiful Parlor Room behind DOS Coffee on Thursday, March 5 from 12pm to 3pm. You will be motivated and inspired hearing local women speakers, like Cathlene Miner herself; Dr. Kalpana Sundar, founder and owner of Avanti Medical Spa and Kalvera Skincare; an interview with Tabitha Dingler, Sharon Sister’s support group founder and Pure Romance business owner, and Stephanie Infante with Epic Cure; as well as additional speakers to be announced here.
You’ll enjoy seeing local women-owned/managed businesses and nonprofits such as Wild Heart Boutique, Ancient City Entertainment, Precious Bloomers Boutique, KalVera Skincare, and Avanti Medical Spa, The Pretzel Lady, LaCura Salt Spa, Dani’s Bath Boutique, Stoned Handmade, Lady Love, Sharon’s Sisters, Two Sparrows, The Nature’s Legacy, St. Augustine Sailing, STArt Now, Alpha Omega, Justice Coalition, Epic-Cure, PT Sweat, Short Dog Jewelry, St. Augustine Fashion Week, The 30 Day Self Perception Makeover, Hopefull Handbags, St. Augustine Social, Old City Occasions and catered food by World Plate Eatery St. Augustine. Also, a fantastic Local Boutique Fashion Show will be held during the Women’s Expo, and the Hopefull Handbags Women Expo is a stop for Saint Augustine Fashion Week’s Boutique Day too!
Tickets to the Women’s Expo are $5, and that also gets you the chance to win one of the giveaways that will take place every 30 minutes. When you bring a once-loved handbags or necessities for a handbag, you will receive an extra raffle ticket for each!
Hopefull Handbags donates to a number of organizations in the area, such as:

Betty Griffin Shelter
Alpha Omega Miracle Home
Saint Gerard Campus
Saint Francis House
Haven of Hope for Women in honor of Misty
Port In The Storm
Family Integrity Program of St. Johns County

And others.

First Friday Garden Walk
2020-03-06 10:00 | Washington Oaks Garden State Park, 6400 N Oceanshore Blvd.,, FL
On the first Friday of each month, Washington Oaks Gardens State Park hosts a Garden Walk beginning at 10 a.m. The 45-minute walk is led by a park ranger and will educate guests on the history and variety of the beautiful formal gardens nestled within the maritime hammock of the park.
Fees for the event are listed below:
$5 per vehicle with up to eight people, $4 for a single-occupant vehicle, and $2 for pedestrians/bicyclists.

Searle’s Sack and Encampment
2020-03-06 16:30, 2020-03-07 10:00 - 17:00 | Colonial Quarter, 33 St. George St, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Searle’s Raid is an annual event that recreates the famous bloody pirate raid on St. Augustine in 1668, takes place on the first Friday and Saturday of March. Join the Historic Florida Militia in the reenactment of the “1668 Sack of St. Augustine” in our nations’ oldest city. During the day, a 17th century-style military encampment will be open to the public at the Colonial Quarter and will play host to military drills, demonstrations, and living history interpretation. The actual sacking and burning of the town will commence Saturday evening at 4:30pm. The specific route may vary.
The procession that commemorates the arrival of the raiding pirates and introduces this annual event will begin at the Colonial Quarter at 4:30pm and will proceed north on St. George Street to the Santo Domingo Redoubt on Orange Street. The Searle’s Sack encampment will take place on the first Saturday from 10am to 4pm at the Colonial Quarter. The reenactment of the battle between the freebooters and the city’s Spanish defenders will take place in St. Augustine’s historic district at 4:30pm on Saturday. The English brigade will head up St. George Street from the Plaza toward the city gates, and the battle will commence when the English try to invade the Spanish defenders who will be stationed at the Santo Domingo Redoubt off Orange Street across from Potter’s Wax Museum. Living history gets real when living historians demonstrate how the Spanish settlers had to fight off Searle and his pirates.
Events in the historic district are free.

Loving Beethoven Opening Reception
2020-03-06 18:00 - 20:00 | The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach, 50 Executive Way, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, 32082, United States
In 2020, the world will celebrate Ludwig van Beethoven’s 250th birthday anniversary. The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach, in partnership with MIMMA (Interactive Music Museum in Malaga, Spain) is paying tribute to this milestone thanks to the traveling musical installation Loving Beethoven. The interactive music installation will be at the Cultural Center from March 6, 2020 to May 26, 2020.
An Opening Reception will take place on Friday, March 6, 2020 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a special preview for Renaissance Members at 5:30 p.m. The suggested donation is $5.
At the end of June, 2019, Cultural Center Director Donna Guzzo visited the museum in Malaga, Spain to start discussions with the MIMMA Director, Miguel Angel Piedrola. After the visit to MIMMA, Guzzo requested the collaboration with MIMMA to develop a program that will showcase music-related activities and host the exhibit in the United States at the Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach. The interactive nature of the MIMMA exhibits, with galleries full of musical instruments where the public is encouraged to touch and try, is one of the traits the Cultural Center is looking to replicate during the exhibit in Florida.
“Loving Beethoven ties together the Cultural Center’s mission and the Center’s outreach program Sound Connections® Music Therapy perfectly. We are thrilled to be working with Miguel Angel Piedrola and MIMMA on our first collaborative, international project.”
– Executive Director Donna Guzzo

Guided Exploration Hike at GTM Research Reserve
2020-03-07 09:00 - 11:00 | GTM Research Reserve, 505 Guana River Rd, Ponte Vedra
On the first Saturday of every month, from 9-11am, the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve (GTMNERR) hosts a Guided Exploration Hike, where attendees can learn about the cultural history of the Guana Peninsula, as well as the natural ecosystem of the Reserve.
A GTM naturalist will lead the hike and teach about the peninsula’s 5,000 years of human history, including how native peoples made use of the estuarine resources, what European plantation life was like, and current efforts to save those resources.
The hike is free, but there is a $3 per vehicle parking fee at the reserve.
Please call (904) 823-4500 or visit here to reserve a spot on the tour.

Menorcan Heritage Celebration
2020-03-07 11:00 - 15:00 | The Llambias House Garden, 31 St Francis Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
The 243rd anniversary of the Menorcans in St. Augustine will be recognized Saturday, March 7 when the Menorcan Heritage Celebration is celebrated from 11am to 3pm at the 1760s Llambias House, located at 31 St. Francis St. All are invited, and admission is free. Speakers will detail a variety of subjects, with Archaeologist Nicholas Budsberg, from the Lighthouse Archaeological Maritime Program (LAMP), talking about his recent trip to Minorca.
Other speakers will include Educator and Historian Sandi Stratton, presenting at 11:30am about Menorcans in Florida and some interesting comments about the Llambias House itself. In the garden of the Llambias House at 12:30pm, Michelle Reyna will present her Menorcan skit including the singing of the famous Menorcan folk song “Fromarjardis.” The day will be marked by Menorcan family culture including Menorcan Clam Chowder, Menorcan Pilau (a rice dish) and desserts, available for a donation from 11am to 2pm.
The event also will feature mullet net making, storytelling and songs, showing of family crests, Menorcan T-shirts and books, and Datil Pepper products, such as sauces, mustard, and jellies. Datil Pepper plants also will be available for purchase.

Film – A Towering Task – the Story of the Peace Corps
2020-03-07 13:00 - 16:00 | Corazon Cinema & Cafe, 36 Granada Street, Saint Augustine, 32084
Join us Saturday March 7 at the Corazon Theater for A Towering Task. The film chronicles the 60 year history of the Peace Corps and explores Peace Corps’ successes and challenges to stay relevant in an ever-changing world. A panel discussion on Global Citizenship with recently Returned Peace Corps Volunteers follows the film. Because seating is limited, you must reserve a ticket in advance at https://first-coast-rpcvs.peacecorpsconnect.org/cpages/home
The film screening is hosted by the First Coast Returned Peace Corps Volunteers.

Loving Beethoven Interactive Exhibition
2020-03-10 10:00 - 16:00, 2020-03-11 10:00 - 16:00 | The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach, 50 Executive Way, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, 32082, United States
In 2020, the world will celebrate Ludwig van Beethoven’s 250th birthday anniversary. The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach, in partnership with MIMMA (Interactive Music Museum in Malaga, Spain) is paying tribute to this milestone thanks to the traveling musical installation Loving Beethoven. The interactive music installation will be at the Cultural Center from March 6, 2020 to May 26, 2020.
At the end of June, 2019, Cultural Center Director Donna Guzzo visited the museum in Malaga, Spain to start discussions with the MIMMA Director, Miguel Angel Piedrola. After the visit to MIMMA, Guzzo requested the collaboration with MIMMA to develop a program that will showcase music-related activities and host the exhibit in the United States at the Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach. The interactive nature of the MIMMA exhibits, with galleries full of musical instruments where the public is encouraged to touch and try, is one of the traits the Cultural Center is looking to replicate during the exhibit in Florida.
“Loving Beethoven ties together the Cultural Center’s mission and the Center’s outreach program Sound Connections® Music Therapy perfectly. We are thrilled to be working with Miguel Angel Piedrola and MIMMA on our first collaborative, international project.”
– Executive Director Donna Guzzo

Ancient Dunes Trail Hike
2020-03-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Anastasia State Park, 300 Anastasia Park Rd, St. Augustine, 32080
Led by a park volunteer, this hike introduces you to the various ecosystems of Anastasia State Park, including the ancient dune system and the maritime hammocks. Though the tour is only a mile long, it is the most demanding hike in the park as its trails are sloping. It is recommended that participants wear comfortable walking shoes, and bring binoculars, a camera, drinking water, bug spray, and sunscreen. The tour will meet at the Hilltop Picnic Area near the parking lot. It is free with park admission.
