Marking History with St. Augustine’s Waterworks Building
2019-05-04 10:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Main Library, 1960 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Ever wonder about the old brick building next to the Main Library and the carousel? Come learn about its history as the city’s first water works pumping station, as well as recent construction work undertaken to stabilize, rehabilitate, and restore significant building features. Jenny Wolfe, the Historic Preservation Officer for the City of St. Augustine, will give a presentation on this 1898 building at the Main Library and then guide attendees on a tour of the building. Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes appropriate for the tour as the Waterworks building is still under construction and is not air conditioned.
Construction work has been partially funded by Florida Bureau of Historic Preservation grants with matching funds provided by the City of St. Augustine as the property owner. Additional grant funds are being sought to continue work while the City considers potential future uses for the building. To register for the event, please call the Main Library at 904.827.6940 or register online at www.sjcpls.org. For more information about the Waterworks building, please contact Jenny Wolfe at 904.209.4326 or jwolfe@citystaug.com.

Butterfield Garage May Featured Artist, Laura O’Neal
2019-05-04 11:00 - 2019-05-05 17:00, 2019-05-05 11:00 - 2019-05-06 17:00, 2019-05-06 11:00 - 2019-05-07 17:00, 2019-05-07 11:00 - 2019-05-08 17:00, 2019-05-08 11:00 - 2019-05-09 17:00, 2019-05-09 11:00 - 2019-05-10 17:00, 2019-05-10 11:00 - 2019-05-11 17:00, 2019-05-11 11:00 - 2019-05-12 17:00 and 6 more dates | Butterfield Garage Art Gallery, 137 King Street, St. Augustine FL, 32084
Butterfield Garage May Feature Artist Laura O’Neal Presents STAND TALL, An Artist Talk, First Friday May 3, at 6pm is an opportunity to hear about Laura’s process, as she takes the viewer beyond the surface imagery to the intention within.
Laura has been an artist with Butterfield Garage since 2011. Prose and lyrics often accompany her colorful whimsical paintings. Her art is expressive, and reflect her growth as a person and an artist. There is a meaning and depth to discover beyond the surface.
“STAND TALL”, the title of her exhibit, is intended to “… inspire the viewer to think about their connection to the Earth and of being grounded; happy where you are in this present moment. Then, to encourage the viewer to lift heads high and seek to align themselves with that which is higher and greater. Lastly, to receive that magic. I hope you smile!”
Laura says “I have always written prose and lyrics as a way to inspire the visual. The words I write, however, have become much more valuable over the last couple of years.” “My word-swirl forms the energy-body of the piece. Words make their way into the background and sometimes the foreground. I believe words are very powerful and can even have the ability to co-create. Sometimes those words in your head are best left in the background. Through obscuring the negative dialogue, a space (in the head as well as the canvas) can be cleared so that a vibrant LIFE can emerge, rich in color!
My pieces sometimes seem “busy” because I sense the energy that is happening all around us on so many levels. The thing I like most about my work is its duplicity. At first the viewer may notice the whimsical nature and the bright colors. Sometimes a patron may take the step further; to actually read the poetry and then understand that this seemingly fun little piece actually has something profound to state.
I have enjoyed playing around with my new creations and their exaggerated lengths. As an artist, we spend chunks of time in solitude, so these characters have actually come to life for me, and have provided me wonderful, humorous company. These pieces represent being grounded; with feet on the Earth and being “down to Earth” while traveling along on that lofty path of ASCENSION.

Much Ado About Women – St Augustine, Jacksonville & Beaches Concert
2019-05-04 12:00 - 13:30 | Ancient City Baptist Church, 27 Sevilla Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
The North Florida Women’s Chorale will present a free concert, Much Ado About Women, on May 4, Saturday, at Noon, at Ancient City Baptist Church, 27 Sevilla Street, St Augustine, FL 32084. A second performance will be held on Sunday, May 5, at 4 pm at Palms Presbyterian Church, 3410 3rd Street South, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250.
This wonderful 35-plus member women’s choir prepares its 27th year-end concert with songs by and about women. Titled, “Much Ado About Women”, NFWC sings rich, moving songs of hope and encouragement for women’s roles in society. Selections include, “March of the Women”, a nod to the suffragette movement; a Shaker worker song, “I Will Be a Child of Peace”; and songs supporting family and each other with “Music in My Mother’s House” and “Rise Up”, respectively.
The chorus is celebrating its 13th year with director Kerry Fradley, accompanied by Kathleen Vande Berg as collaborative pianist. Kerry is also the founder and director of the St. Augustine Youth Chorus, chorus master for First Coast Opera, and a recipient of the ROWITA Award. Kathleen is currently organist/choir director at St. Cyprian’s Episcopal Church, director of the St. Augustine Chamber Singers, and ROWITA Award recipient, as well.
In addition to singing, the NFWC also selects a community service project for each concert theme. Please join us in donating items for women (and others) that are undergoing cancer treatments as we fill Care Packages for Cancer Patients. You can find more details at our Website: http://www.womenschorale.org/
We hope to see you on Saturday or Sunday, May 4 and 5 at one of our two performances in St Augustine or Jacksonville Beach.

Reset Your Results: How to Get More of What You Want and Less of What You Don’t
2019-05-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Main Library, 1960 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
REGISTRATION REQUIRED. This workshop will help you apply positive mindset & success principles so you can attract more ideal relationships, situations, and events both at home and for your business. Space is limited, so call the library at 904.827.6940 to reserve your seat!
Jodi Santangelo-Ash is a Certified Law of Attraction Trainer and Canfield Success Coach and is passionate about empowering people with tools to create the life you want! She is also the author of the book “Dynamic Affirmation”; a step by step guide for creating affirmations that work for you! Please register by calling the Main Library at 904.827.6940. Jodi can be reached at 918-809-8552.

The Trial of B.B. Wolf
2019-05-09 | Ancient City Baptist Church, 27 Sevilla Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
A part of the Romanza Festivale of the Arts, The Trial of B.B. Wolf was composed by First Coast Opera Artistic Director Curtis Tucker. The Big Bad Wolf is finally on trial and ready to answer for some of the mischief he’s caused in his career – like destroying the property of the Three Little Pigs and murdering Little Red Riding Hood’s grandmother. Ultimately, B.B. Wolf’s fate is decided by a jury selected from the audience.
There will be one show at 12pm and one show at 4:30pm.

FREE Introductory Pole Walking Clinic
2019-05-09 10:45 - 11:45 | Eddie Vickers Park, 399 Riberia Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
You’re invited to a FREE Introductory Pole Walking Clinic where you will learn the history and the many amazing benefits of Fitness Pole Walking! After a brief demonstration of proper technique, you will have the opportunity to Pole Walk with a pair of the provided KeenFit Poles. Fitness Pole Walking is easy and fun for all ages and capabilities and will turn even a simple walk around the block into an effective efficient aerobic total body workout. CLINIC PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

Toddler Story Time at the Main Library
2019-05-09 11:00 - 12:00, 2019-05-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Main Library, 1960 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Let your littles explore the library and be captivated by creative storytelling. Toddler storytime is held in the large meeting room at Main Library. Join Mr. Andy and Mrs. Marcia for singing, dancing and great stories. Toddler storytime is aimed at children ages 1-3, but all are welcome to come and join in the fun. Free.
Every Thursday, 11am, 11:30am

St. Augustine Amphitheatre Farmers Market
2019-05-11 08:30 - 12:30 | St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine
Fresh food, artisan goods, local arts and music, and community from vendors that set up each Saturday outside of the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. Come out to do your weekly shopping or just to explore everything that’s offered by area artisans and growers. No pets please.

TrailMark Hosting Touch-A-Truck on May 11
2019-05-11 11:00 - 14:00 | TrailMark, 805 TrailMark Drive, St. Augustine, FL, 32092, United States
TrailMark in St. Johns County is hosting Touch-A-Truck, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., on Saturday, May 11, 2019.
Shift your imagination into overdrive at this free family event! Kids of any age can explore trucks and vehicles of all kinds.
Roll up and climb aboard vehicles of all shapes and sizes including fire trucks, ambulance, police car, tractors, construction trucks, bull dozer and more. In addition to trucks to touch, there will be food trucks, face painting and inflatables.
Touch-A-Truck is free and open to the public.

Jaws of the Sea
2019-05-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Nease Beachfront Park, 2nd Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
St. Johns County Parks and Recreation has partnered with Marineland Dolphin Adventure for an interactive walking tour all about sharks. This guided tour will include information about shark biology, human and shark encounters, common sharks found in our waters, and more. Participants will also be given the chance to look for their own shark tooth souvenirs to bring home with them.
Admission to the tour is free, but you must register beforehand on the event’s website.

904 Naturalist Series – Exploring the Life of Plants & Trees
2019-05-15 12:30 - 15:30, 2019-05-17 10:00 - 14:00 | Main Library, 1960 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
The St. John’s County Parks and Rec department is putting together a naturalist series for participants to learn about the environment. There will be four programs with each one comprised of six classes held over three weeks throughout the month of May. The fourth and last program is focused on Exploring the Life of Plants & Trees. Participants must be able to attend all six classes.
Admission to this event is free, and participants must be 18 or older.
Visit their website for more information and to register for this event.

Florida Transportation History: Planes, Trains, & Automobiles (& Steamboats too!)
2019-05-15 17:30 - 18:30 | Lightner Museum, 75 King Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
To finish our esteemed speaker’s series, the Lightner Museum is pleased to welcome Dr. Noll from the University of Florida to give audiences an opportunity to more fully understand how transportation played a pivotal part in the development of Florida. This history as territory and state can be told through the changing methods of transportation designed to move people and goods both to Florida and within Florida. Examining the changing transportation networks in the state, this presentation shows how Florida moved from a backwoods frontier to one of the most important states in the union. Tying transportation history to social history, this presentation moves from Bellamy Road of the 1820s to the modern transportation issues facing Florida in the 21st century. This is a free event. Registration is required and can be made online at LightnerMuseum.org.

St. Johns County Town Hall Meeting
2019-05-15 17:30 - 20:00 | The Armory on San Marco, 190 San Marco Ave, St. Augustine, 320984
St. Johns County’s Poly Drug Task Force is holding a town hall on May 15th at 6 PM at The Armory on San Marco in St. Augustine concentrating on Fentanyl, the negative impact it has made in our county, and the prevention efforts we are making that community members can become involved in. It’s going to be an amazing, educational event!

West African Drum Circle
2019-05-16 19:00 - 22:00 | St. Augustine Beach Pier, 350 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine Beach, 32085
On the third Thursday of every month running from March to October of 2019, the West African Drum Circles of Saint. Augustine comes together at the St. Augustine Pier. This event provides guests with a vibrant evening of music and community.
All guests are encouraged to participate and play on an instrument or percussion of their choice. The group provides additional drums and handheld instruments for guests to use, and musicians, dancers, and spectators are all welcome. Additionally, all guests may bring chairs to the event.
Admission for this event is free.

History of You: Find Your Ancestry Story
2019-05-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Main Library, 1960 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Join Margaret Nicholson, PhD, as she discusses her memoir and handbook, My Surprise Family: Find Your Ancestry Story. Her book tells about her experience after finding unexpected DNA results and a surprise father. Using her experience as a case study, she will share what she learned about searching for ancestors, the writing process, and choosing a publication format.
This presentation is designed to appeal to everyone. And for those interested in ancestry research and writing, you may be able to answer questions such as how much time do you want to devote to this? How comprehensive should your story be? What publication format is best for your purposes?
For more information, please contact the Main Library at 904.827.6940.
