Flagler Hospital COVID-19 testing site closed Nov. 27
Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, the Flagler Hospital COVID-19 testing site will be closed on Friday, Nov. 27. The site will re-open for free COVID-19 testing on Monday, Nov. 30.
Testing is available from 7 to 11 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for all ages, and patients do not need to exhibit symptoms, possess a doctor’s note or make an appointment. A parent or guardian must be present for children under 18 to be tested. While insurance cards are not necessary, a photo ID is required.
The testing site is being funded through the CARES Act. Patients are encouraged to pre-register on the Flagler Health+ Anywhere app and can then virtually “get in line” for the drive-through test. For more information, call (904) 824- 5550.
St. Johns County Public Library hosts St. Johns CARES, Inc. Giving Trees
The St. Johns County Public Library is hosting St. Johns CARES, Inc. Giving Trees at four branch library locations through Dec. 9.
Each Giving Tree contains wish ornaments that are submitted by local nonprofit organizations serving veterans, senior citizens, children, the homeless and animals. Collection boxes and Giving Trees are located at the Anastasia Island Branch, Bartram Trail Branch, Ponte Vedra Beach Branch and Southeast Branch libraries. Donations will be collected, sorted and boxed for the nonprofit organizations by St. Johns CARES, Inc. Monetary donations are accepted and will be used to purchase unfulfilled wishes and needs.
St. Johns CARES, Inc. is a nonprofit organization established in 2007 that is committed to assisting local charities in St. Johns County. To learn more about St. Johns CARES, Inc., or to make a monetary donation, go to www.stjohnscares.org. For more information about this partnership, go to www.sjcpls.org or call your local branch library.
St. Johns County Vilano Beach Oceanfront Park public survey
St. Johns County Parks and Recreation, in partnership with Flagler College, is encouraging residents and visitors to participate in a survey regarding Vilano Beach Oceanfront Park.
Available through Dec. 2, the survey will be used to determine key site improvements for the park by asking how it is currently utilized and what residents and visitors would like to see in the future.
To participate in the survey, go to qfreeaccountssjc1.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5yVN1z0PlR84uJn. For more information, call (904) 209-0335.
SJC Parks and Recreation hosts phone calls from Santa
St. Johns County Parks and Recreation is hosting Phone Calls from Santa this holiday season for children 8 years old or younger. Santa will make his phone calls between 6 and 7:30 p.m. nightly from Dec. 8 through Dec. 10. Parents must register children by Dec. 4 through the website at secure.rec1.com/FL/stjohns-county-fl/catalog and select a date under the special events tab. For more information or registration assistance, call (904) 209-0379 or email abrown@sjcfl.us.
