CANCELLED – Loving Beethoven Interactive Exhibition
2020-05-21 10:00 - 16:00, 2020-05-22 10:00 - 16:00, 2020-05-23 10:00 - 16:00, 2020-05-25 10:00 - 16:00, 2020-05-26 10:00 - 16:00, 2020-05-27 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach, 50 Executive Way, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, 32082, United States
THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED UNTIL THE CULTURAL CENTER REOPENS ON MARCH 30.
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

Kids Art Lab: Carmen Herrera
2020-05-21 13:30 - 14:00 | VIRTUAL
Tune into our Facebook page for a LIVE kids art class all about Carmen Herrera! Learn about her life, her art, and join us as we teach you how to do some Carmen-inspired art with simple supplies you can find at home!
This week, we’ll be learning about Cuban-American abstract artist Carmen Herrera. The supplies Ms. Alex will be using are: canvas, paint, paintbrush, pencil, and a ruler. You can use these, or just the supplies you have on hand!
For more information, check out our Facebook Event!

Parks and Rec Presents – Florida Endangered Species
2020-05-21 15:00 - 16:00 | VIRTUAL
Florida is home to a wide variety of plants and animals, unfortunately some of these species are in decline and without intervention may go extinct. Join Parks Naturalist, Kelly Ussia, on our Facebook page for an engaging and informative program focused on the listed species of Florida and what you can do to ensure their continued survival. https://www.facebook.com/events/251246625986276/
Don’t have Facebook? Check out our YouTube Channel to watch our archived programs! https://www.youtube.com/user/sjclibraryvid

CANCELLED – West African Drum Circles
2020-05-21 19:00 - 22:00 | St. Augustine Beach Pier, 350 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine Beach, 32085
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
Come out to celebrate community through dance and rhythm! West African Drum Circles of Saint Augustine is a community-based organization with the intent of sharing their knowledge of “Drum Circles” Rhythms and Dance. They meet every 3rd Thursday during the months of (March -Oct.) at the Saint Augustine Beach Pier Pavilion from 7-10pm. Just listen for the drums! They supply two truck loads of drums & hand-percussion for the community’s use & for the visitors who come to our fair city.
WADCSA-LLC are free, family-friendly events that are sponsored by the Saint Johns Cultural Council & the Saint Augustine Beach Civic Association.

A Book Before Bedtime with Ms. Maribeth: Spark by Sarah Beth Durst
2020-05-21 19:30 - 20:00 | VIRTUAL
The new Sunshine State Award Books are here! Join Ms. Maribeth as she reads Spark by Sarah Beth Durst, one of the titles selected for grades 6-8. When a shy girl and her dragon-like companion discover their country’s idyllic weather comes at a steep—and secret—cost, they recruit fellow students to defy authority and attempt to spread the truth. Weeknights at 7:30pm.

CareerSource Northeast Florida
2020-05-22 10:00 - 15:00, 2020-05-27 10:00 - 15:00, 2020-05-29 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.

Kids Art Lab: Paper Making
2020-05-22 13:30 - 14:05 | VIRTUAL
Families are invited to tune into the St. Johns County Public Library Facebook page for an art class on paper making! Paper itself has developed into a wide variety of art forms, from simple paper making to three dimensional statues. Today we are going to focus on the art of paper making and it’s long history. After, we will walk you through making your own homemade paper with simple supplies from your kitchen and around the house! Join us on Facebook for Paper Making! Don’t have Facebook? You can still watch all our Kids Art Videos on our YouTube Channel! SJCLibraryVid
Materials:

Blender
Old paper scraps (newspapers, construction paper, magazines)
Glitter or feathers (optional)
Cotton cloths
wax or parchment paper
Rolling pin (optional)
Bowl

Ancestry Library Edition – International Records
2020-05-22 15:00 - 15:30 | VIRTUAL
At-home access of Ancestry Library Edition will be discontinued after the end of May. Starting in June, you will only be able to access this free resource within library walls. You still have about 2 weeks of free access from home, so make the most of it! Users love the access to international records, normally only available through Ancestry’s World Explorer subscription. Join Amy as she shows you tips for finding your immigrant ancestors.
Can’t attend the live event? All our virtual programs are archived on YouTube so you can watch when you have time!
Add the event to your Facebook calendar so you don’t forget!

A Book Before Bedtime with Ms. Akilah: Pajama Party Storytime
2020-05-22 19:30 - 20:00 | VIRTUAL
You’re invited to a pajama party with Ms. Akilah! Snuggle up under your favorite blanket and enjoy bedtime songs and stories to help you and your little ones wind down for the evening.

CANCELLED – Dark of the Moon Tour
2020-05-22 19:30 - 21:30, 2020-05-23 19:30 - 21:30, 2020-05-24 19:30 - 21:30 | St. Augustine Lighthouse, 81 Lighthouse Ave, St. Augustine
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
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!

CANCELLED – Farmers Market at The Amp
2020-05-23 08:30 - 12:30 | St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
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

CANCELLED – STA City Market
2020-05-23 10:00 - 15:00 | Eddie Vickers Park, 399 Riberia Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
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.

Craft Pop-Up at the Outlets
2020-05-23 11:00 - 18:00, 2020-05-24 12:00 - 16:00 | St Augustine Outlets, 500 Outlet Mall Blvd, St. Augustine, 32084
Missing the local artisans? The Marketplace at the St. Augustine Outlets is hosting a craft fair Saturday 11am-6pm and Sunday noon-4pm. Located in the southeast corner inside the St. Augustine Outlet Mall, Marketplace has dozens of local artists and crafters with their work on display for sale. Social distancing is strictly enforced so there are limited spaces available for vendors.

Live with Auggie & Kelly
2020-05-26 10:00 | VIRTUAL
Tune in Tuesday mornings at 10am to join St. Johns County Parks & Recreation’s naturalist Kelly and her Gopher Tortoise companion Auggie for an outdoor nature lesson on Facebook Live. If you have any questions or topics you want covered be sure to leave your suggestions on the Facebook event page.

Superhero Bootcamp with Ms. Akilah
2020-05-26 13:30 - 14:30 | VIRTUAL
Are you ready to be a SUPERHERO? Join us live at 1:30pm for a high energy adventure with Ms. Akilah. Be sure to grab a blanket, towel, or mat and get ready to sweat! Don’t forget your H20–you’re gonna need it!

Adulting 101 with Anne
2020-05-26 15:00 - 15:30 | VIRTUAL
Congratulations from our Library to all of our 2020 high school and college graduates! We are so proud of you! Now is the time for taking the next step on your journey. Think Adulting seems scary and not the least bit fun? Think again! Join Reference and Adult Services Librarian Anne Crawford as she shares books found in Overdrive, our Library’s database of downloadable e-books and e-audiobooks, as well as some fantastic databases such as BrainFuse JobNow, Career Transitions, and Gale OneFile: Vocations and Careers that’ll help make Adulting a breeze! You can access Overdrive and these career databases for free with your SJCPLS library card or by getting a free SJCPLS e-card good for 60 days. High school and college graduates, college students, and adults of all ages are invited to dive in with Anne and get moving on getting a job, taking care of your mental health, and managing debt all while enjoying life!
https://www.facebook.com/events/2953219394747743/
All of our Library’s Virtual Programming videos, including this one, will be posted to our Library’s YouTube channel a few days after it airs on Facebook: SJCLibraryVid on YouTube

Night Market at The Amp
2020-05-26 18:00 - 21:00 | St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine
Meeting the demand for locally-made goods and gifts is the Night Market, taking place the second and fourth Tuesday of each month from 6pm to 9pm. The Night Market showcases over 50 vendors specializing in handmade crafts, goods and art and features fantastic dinner options, a full bar and live entertainment! The Night Market is open to the public with free admission and free parking!

Wednesday Market at the Pier
2020-05-27 08:00 - 12:00 | St Johns County Ocean Pier, 350 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine Beach
Every Wednesday, artisans and growers gather their goods at the St. Augustine Beach Pier. The market is a destination, a place that serves as a setting for the community and visitors to the area to gather and learn something new from a farmer, grower, producer or local artist. To build a community where we work and live. We support local economy, increase market opportunities for farmers and small businesses, and provides access to an assortment of local and regional sourced products.

Lightner After Hours
2020-05-28 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).

Online Auction & Fundraiser for Homeless Coalition SJC
2020-05-29 09:00 - 17:00 | VIRTUAL
Join the St. Johns County Chamber Leadership Class of 2020 on May 29th for our live Facebook auction and day of donation to raise at least $15,000. All funds benefit the Homeless Coalition and Emergency Services of St. Johns County. The Leadership St. Johns Class of 2020 project continues its commitment to raise funds and help the Coalition’s renovations for transitional housing. Over the past months, the COVID-19 pandemic not only changed the way we do business, but it has also impacted many lives. People are struggling like never before. The class recognizes this urgent need and is expanding its support for HCES, a vital community service provider.
Thanks to cash donations from Herbie Wiles (Received before COVID-19), Community Foundation of Northeast Florida, St. Johns County Board of Realtors, cash donation collected by LSJ Classmate Nikki Pontello, Ancient City Game Fish Association, and St. Johns Title, we have already raised $5,750.
You have 3 ways to help us achieve our class goal of raising at least $15,000 for the coalition on or before May 29!
• Donate NOW online, http://homelesscoalitionstjohns.com/donate/
• Buy an auction item from our LIVE event May 29th between 9AM and 5PM @SJCChamber
• Donate cleaning supplies directly to the coalition. M-F 9AM-5PM 62 Chapin St. St Augustine, Florida.
How does the online auction work?
• At the top of each hour, we will post 1-3 items. Items can be previewed on the Leadership St. Johns c/o 2020 Facebook page and Online Auction event.
• Bidding is made by posting a comment under the image of that item, posted on May 29th. Starting bid will be posted with the image.
• The auction will close when the hour closes and minimum sought donation has been met, when active auctioning ends (we have some amazing things) or at 5PM.
• Funds will be collected online through the ES Homeless Coalition SJC PayPal button on their website.
• Once confirmed, a class member from LSJ will contact you to arrange delivery.
How do donations work?
We have been notified that the Community Foundation of Northeast Florida is matching up to $2,000 of donations that day. Donations will be collected online through the ES Homeless Coalition SJC PayPal button on their website.
How do supply donations work?
Donations can be delivered directly to the Coalition, M-F 9AM – 5PM at 62 Chapin St. Items needed include:
• Pinesol
• Bleach
• Paper Towels
• Lysol Spray
• Disinfecting Wipes
• Sponges
• Windex
• Mops
• Buckets
• Brooms
• Dish soap
• Shampoo
• Soap
• Deodorant
• Toothbrush
• Toothpaste
This fundraiser is the class project for Leadership St. Johns c/o2020. Leadership St. Johns is a program of the St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce that provides community leaders a place to expand their leadership skills, learn more about various industry and government programs and develop long lasting business relationships and friendships. Applications for the 2021 class will open later this Fall. Contact Bob Porter at Bob.Porter@SJCChamber.com.
