St. Augustine Guest Houses

St. Augustine Lighthouse + Farm Share Food Distribution Event
2020-08-04 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Belk, Ponce De Leon Mall, 2121 US-1 South, St. Augustine, FL, 32086, United States
The Saint Augustine Lighthouse and Maritime Museum, a nonprofit organization, is proud to partner with Farm Share and we are excited to announce that on August 4th, we are hosting an event for St Johns County Residents that will provide food to individuals and families in need.

St Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum, is an agency event partner with Farm Share* and we will be distributing 42,000 lbs. of food to individuals and families in St. Augustine.
Drive-thru food distribution will occur in the parking lot of the Ponce de Leon Mall in front of Belk Department Store, St. Augustine and will be from 9:00 am to noon, Tuesday August 4th.
To maintain CDC guidelines the distribution will be drive-thru only.
All vehicles will enter the Belk parking lot on US 1, St Augustine and will be directed to the distribution, where the organizations’ staff and volunteers will place the food in recipient’s trunk.
The distribution of food is on a first-come, first-served basis to include produce, non- perishable foods, dairy and other items. In addition, the St. Augustine Lighthouse and Maritime Museum will be donating and distributing 600 new school backpacks with supplies for local children.
To adhere to the COVID-19 CDC guidelines for health and safety, all volunteers will wear gloves and masks, and the attendee must remain in their vehicle and open their trunk when it is their turn in line to receive items.

“The need in our community continues to grow, and has been made worse by the pandemic, loss of jobs, and loss of income. As a non-profit organization, we are honored to give back to those in our local community who are in need.” Said Kathy Fleming, Executive Director, St Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum.
In collaboration with others and through generous in-kind contributions from businesses in our local community, the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum and our partners are able to provide this much need help and support to others.
DATE: AUGUST 4, 2020
LOCATION: ST. AUGUSTINE, PONCE DE LEON MALL, BELK DEPT. STORE PARKING LOT
TIME: 9AM – NOON
*Special thanks to Farm Share, who makes this food distribution possible. Established in 1991, Farm Share is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization works daily to make sure that food-insecure Floridians receive the food and support they need. Last year, Farm Share distributed more than 88 million pounds of food to more than 17.5 million households residing in all of Florida’s 67 counties. Of the 88 million pounds of food distributed, more than 20 million pounds were fresh healthy fruits and vegetables.

Featured image via the St. Augustine Lighthouse and Maritime Museum

Sweatin’ Out the Summer Challenge
2020-08-04, 2020-08-03, 2020-08-02, 2020-08-01 | VIRTUAL
The Sweatin’ Out The Summer Challenge was created to encourage everyone to keep moving and push through these hot summer days. This online community of runners, walkers and joggers, will motivate each other throughout the rest of the summer. Yes, you heard it correctly. This will be a 5 week challenge, hence the name “Sweatin’ Out The Summer.” All participants will receive a shirt and a sweet finisher medal.
The Sweatin’ Out The Summer Challenge will be from August 1 – September 7. Run, walk, jog, hike, skip, treadmill etc. Any intentional on foot sweat shesh with start and stop verification. Track and total your miles with us…
The goal is to go as many miles as you possibly can, or want, or think you want. There is no amount too little, or too many. You can’t lose with this challenge! Jump start to better fitness? Or training for 5k, 10k, Half or Full Marathon? Register now for the Sweatin’ Out the Summer Challenge! No matter your speed, no matter your location, no matter your experience–you can & you will challenge yourself! By registering now you will receive sweet race swag: a custom T-shirt and finisher’s medal, plus you can print your own personal race bib!
✔ Run or walk on trails, treadmills, cities, beaches. You choose.
Register @ https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Anywhere/SweatinOutTheSummerChallenge
To sweeten the deal, you can set your own personal distance goal! A mile every day? 75 miles a week? This Challenge can be a start for you to just move each day. This Challenge can get you ready for long runs. You set the goal. If you reach a total of 50 miles your T-shirt will announce your accomplishment! We will have T-shirts for all! – 50 Mile Club, 100 Mile Club,150 Mile Club, 200 Mile Club, and the 250 Mile Club!
RaceSmith will host a Facebook group to help motivate you to press through 5 weeks of moving. We will share pics, posts, accomplishments & struggles along with you. Click here to join.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/sweatinoutthesummer
Register today. Price increases 7/27. There’s even a Referral Rewards program. If you get 5 friends to join you will receive a $20 refund or if you get 10 friends to join you will get a $40 refund.

Virtual Florida Master Naturalist – Environmental Interpretation
2020-08-03 19:00 - 20:30 | VIRTUAL
Adults of all knowledge and skill levels are invited to join us to learn about environmental interpretation. Participants of this course will gain deeper insight into how exhibits are made, effective presentation crafting, and the components of a successful guided program. The course is entirely online and is comprised of twice a week classes and guided assignments to be completed on your own. To register or for more information, contact Kelly Ussia at kussia@sjcfl.us or 904.209.0335.

The Annual Fine Art Garage Sale at Butterfield Gallery
2020-08-03 11:00 - 17:00, 2020-08-02 11:00 - 17:00, 2020-08-01 11:00 - 17:00 | Butterfield Garage Art Gallery, 137 King Street, St. Augustine FL, 32084
The 18th Annual Butterﬁeld Garage “Garage Sale” opens Saturday, August 1 and will continue throughout the month. This year the sale will be bigger and better than ever! 31 local artists offer high octane art at discounted prices. Well known Member artists bring in their older work, art with slightly damaged frames, experimental work that has never been shown and even works of other artists from their own private collections… on display at Butterﬁeld at “garage sale” prices. With a wide variety of art mediums, including paintings, sculpture, photography, prints, textiles, glass, jewelry and more, This is always a fun time and a great opportunity to ﬁnd some real bargains! Butterfield gallery will resume their open everyday from 11-5 hours, August 1.

Dark of the Moon Tour
2020-08-02 19:30 - 21:30, 2020-08-01 19:30 - 21:30, 2020-07-31 19:30 - 21:30 | St. Augustine Lighthouse, 81 Lighthouse Ave, St. Augustine
The Dark of the Moon Ghost Tour is the only tour that gets you into the Lighthouse at night. The Lighthouse offers two options for this experience, both of which include the option to rent EMF readers.
Ghost tour: This 1.5 to 2 hour tour includes a guided talk through the 1876 Keepers’ House and the 1874 St. Augustine Lighthouse tower. Your guide will share true tales from the history of our Light Station. Tours are offered year round on Friday, Saturday and Sundays and more days during peak times. Purchase a combo ticket with regular daytime admission and save on this tour. Expect larger groups during peak season and holidays.
Investigation Only: See for yourself why we are consistently ranked as one of the most haunted sites in St. Augustine! Investigation Only tours are offered on a more limited basis than the Ghost Tour, with fewer spaces available at each. Rent readers or bring your own equipment.
Space is limited! Purchase tickets online in advance to secure your spot.
On a Dark of the Moon Ghost Tour you not only hear spooky stories based on real history in the lighthouse at night, you also help the Lighthouse investigate our maritime past. Ghost Tours support both maritime archaeology and historic research discoveries at the Museum. Stepping up to shiver down your spine helps save our underwater heritage!

Venardos Circus Livestream
2020-08-01 19:00 - 20:30 | VIRTUAL
The Venardos Circus, a touring Broadway-style animal free production, is thrilled to announce it will return with a brand-new live online-only show via livestream on Saturday, August 1, 2020 . Venardos Circus will perform one show at 4pm PDT. No live audience seating will be available near the performance site, just via the Internet. Access the livestream will require a ticket which run $16.50 per person available at their website here. Multi-pack discounts are available. Venardos Circus has pivoted from its usual format in response to COVID-19, and this livestream offers as great opportunity for audiences across the country and around the world to join the live event and enjoy a little circus magic from anywhere in the world.

A Book and a Beer
2020-08-01 15:00 - 19:00 | Old Coast Ales, 300 Anastasia Blvd, Saint Augustine, 32080
Old Coast Ales and local author Andrew Stack will be hosting “A Book and a Beer” to celebrate the release of Stack’s military thriller The Black Hand. Between 3 and 7pm, come enjoy fine craft beers and meet the author. Andrew will be discussing his novel The Black Hand and signing copies. For each book purchased, the author picks up the first round!
“With all that is going on in our country, I feel the release of ‘The Black Hand’ could not be more appropriately timed,” Andy explained. “This novel is about how our differences make us stronger as a nation, not weaker. The cast of heroes who save America are as diverse as the country itself. Every reader needs to check his or her unconscious biases at the door when entering the story of ‘The Black Hand.’ Otherwise, they may discover that door is really a trap.” Andy’s extensive military career and global travels have given him a unique insight into how humans interact with one another.

To learn more about Old Coast Ales, visit www.oldcoastales.com. To read a synopsis and select excerpts from The Black Hand, visit www.andrewstackauthor.com

5th Annual Bikini Race
2020-08-01 13:00, 2020-07-31 17:00 - 20:00 | St. Augustine Yacht Club, 442 Ocean Vista Avenue, St. Augustine, FL, 32080, United States
St. Augustine Sailing Sisters (SASS) is a local group of sailing women who encourage each other to improve themselves and others in our community. SASS celebrates 5 years in 2020 and will hold their 5th annual SASS Bikini Race on August 1, open to female sailing teams.
Friday, July 31, 5-8pm – Zoom Launch Party (tentative)
We are working out the details of an interactive ZOOM launch party!! Certainly a first, so check back for details. Register to race and don’t miss the chance to SEE everyone on ZOOM on Friday, July 31 at 5:00pm. Details on the ZOOM login will be posted when they are available! Can’t wait!
Saturday, August 1, 9:30-10:30am – Skipper’s Meeting
St. Augustine Yacht Club. 442 Ocean Vista Ave. View on Map

Skipper +1 in attendance for racing rules
Register in person if you have not registered
Race requirement: Woman at the helm for the duration of the race 50% or more female crew on board timing penalty for men on board
Pickup registration packet
Pickup t-shirts orders for your crew
Limited inventory of T-shirts will be available for sale ($20/ea)

Saturday, August 1, 1pm – Start of Race
Intracoastal Waterway. Marker 55. View on Map

Visit Kingfish Grill and watch racers depart Camachee Cove for the starting line!
The best viewing location of the starting line for the race is on the north side of the Francis and Mary Usina Bridge, aka the Vilano Bridge.
Kingfish Grill offers a great viewing location for the afternoon where you can enjoy a full menu of food and drinks for the entire duration of the race.
Awards and reception immediately following the race at St. Augustine Yacht Club.

Saturday, August 1, 5pm – Awards and Reception
St. Augustine Yacht Club. 442 Ocean Vista Ave. View on Map

Dinner menu items will be available for purchase
Cash bar
Awards for All Female Crew and Mixed Crew
Limited inventory of T-shirts will be available for sale ($20/ea)

STA City Market
2020-08-01 10:00 - 15:00 | Eddie Vickers Park, 399 Riberia Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
With food trucks, live music, and local artisans as well as all the fresh produce and goods that you’d expect, the STA City Market is so much more than just a farmers market. So grab your bags and basket, make your way to the park, and plan to spend the day.

Morning Market at the St. Augustine Outlets
2020-08-01 10:00 - 13:00 | St Augustine Outlets, 500 Outlet Mall Blvd, St. Augustine, 32084
Hosted by Jacksonville Business Connections, the Morning Market offers farm fresh produce, homemade, and handmade goods of all kinds. They will also feature food trucks, kid-friendly fun and local vendors. Free reusable shopping bags will be given to the first 100 people who stop by the Jacksonville Business Connections table. The market is held on the first Saturday of each month.

Guided Exploration Hike at GTM Research Reserve
2020-08-01 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.

Farmers Market at The Amp
2020-08-01 08:30 - 12:30 | St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine
Join us every Saturday morning under the oaks out front for a gathering of St. Augustine’s finest growers, artisans and artists. For 20 years this community event has brought together the region’s finest fresh food, prepared goods and fine art. Shop for groceries and gifts, grab a bite to eat or drink, mingle with friends and stay for awhile to enjoy some old-time music from the Free Rangers on the Front Porch!
Monthly Events at the Farmers Market:

2nd and 4th Saturday of each month – The St. Johns County Public Library Bookmobile
1st Saturday of each month at 9am – Yoga at the Market

Cosmic Skating at Jacksonville Ice
2020-07-31 19:00 - 22:00 | Jacksonville Ice and Sportsplex, 3605 Phillips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL, 32207
Join Jacksonville Ice for Cosmic Skating on Friday and Saturday nights from 7-10pm! There will be DJ lights, hit music & fun for all ages. $11 Admission and $4 Skate Rental.
Ongoing: Fridays and Saturdays from 7pm – 10pm

College Night at Jacksonville Ice
2020-07-31 19:00 - 22:00 | Jacksonville Ice and Sportsplex, 3605 Phillips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL, 32207
Fridays are College Night at Jacksonville Ice and Sportsplex! Every Friday from 7-10pm admission is just $12 with a college ID, including Skating Rental.
Ongoing: Fridays from 7pm – 10pm

Soak Up the Summer Art Sale
2020-07-31 13:00 - 16:00, 2020-07-30 13:00 - 16:00, 2020-07-29 13:00 - 16:00 | St. Augustine Art Association, 22 Marine Street, St. Augustine, 32084
Soak up the summer with these savings! Works of all mediums, subjects and styles regularly decorate our walls, and now they can spice up your’s too! The Soak Up the Summer Art Sale offers bargain buys on original artwork from all of your favorite local artists.
☀️ All of the art in this exhibit is priced to sell and ready to go to a new home at the time of purchase.
☀️ Art is available both online and in-gallery.
☀️ Art sales benefit the artists, as well as the programming and events of the St. Augustine Art Association, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
View the Soak Up the Summer Art Sale online now at: http://www.staaa.org/soak-up-the-summer-art-sale-exhibit/
See it in-gallery now through August 28th — Tuesdays through Fridays, 1:00 – 4:00 pm.

CareerSource Northeast Florida
2020-07-31 10:00 - 15:00, 2020-07-29 10:00 - 15:00 | Hastings Library Branch, 6195 S Main Street, Hastings, FL, 32145, United States
CareerSource Northeast Florida will be available to assist job seekers with a variety of career and employment-related services, including help with applying for Reemployment Assistance benefits from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays, beginning May 20, at the Hastings Branch Library, 6195 S. Main Street. Assistance is available by appointment only and temperature checks and face coverings are required. For more information or to make an appointment, please visit www.careersourcenefl.com or call 904.356.5627.

Lightner After Hours
2020-07-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Lightner Museum, 75 King Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
At this free monthly social event, enjoy an early evening of libations available for donation and the elegant surroundings of this beautiful and unique historical museum in St. Augustine. Each month features something different and exciting – learn something new about the museum and its offerings! Guests may enter at the Granada Street entrance to Café Alcazar (the entrance with the blue and white awnings, located across from the Corazon Cinema).

Toddler Story Time at the Main Library
2020-07-30 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

Ancient City Beach Yoga
2020-07-30 09:00 | Guy Harvey Outpost Resort St. Augustine Beach, 860 A1A Beach Boulevard, St Augustine Beach, FL, 32080, United States
“Whatever you do in life, yoga shows you how to do it better.” – Chuck Miller. Come and join us beside the ocean for a gentle relaxing flow for an all-ages, all-level class on the beach in front of the beautiful Guy Harvey Resort in St. Augustine Beach, FL. Open to everyone, from first time yogi’s to the advanced practitioner. We offer a great affordable donation-based class to our local community and visitors a like.
Bring your friends, meet new people, or round out a wonderful vacation. Maybe even wear your swimsuit and take a dip after class and have lunch or coffee at the resort in Santiago’s Florida Kitchen! We recommend you bring a large beach towel, blanket, or mat (I bring some blankets if you don’t have one) as well as water, sunglasses or a hat and sunscreen…Lets join together to experience something truly wonderful by improving ourselves through movement, breathwork, and meditation.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
In order to be compliant with Phase II of COVID social distancing, classes for now will be limited to 8 people so you must sign up on the Meetup Group page to hold a spot. The sign up for Meetup is free. It just helps me keep a count of how many are coming so we can stay compliant. If you plan on not coming can you please cancel on the Meetup group so that others can take the spot if you can not make it. You must bring your own blanket or beach towel. We will keep with this plan until we move to the next phase. I am so excited to finally be able to meet again!
All classes are weather permitting, so make sure to check class event at least one hour before event time.
