Atwater program announces next speaker
The Getting to Know You resident speaker program at The Atwater at Nocatee will feature Theresa Bruccoliere at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 23. Her topic will be “The Communication Key.”
Bruccoliere is a board-certified Registered Nurse specializing in psychiatry and addiction. She taught nursing at Daytona State College for more than 20 years. In that time, she not only learned but taught methods of communication meant to encourage better interaction in all kinds of situations and relationships. She has been published three times in both trade and nursing journals.
Today, she resides at The Atwater at Nocatee where she oversees the community garden, is an accomplished Scrabble player and shoots a mean game of pool. All this pales in comparison to her friendly outgoing manner … she has a smile and an encouraging word for everyone she meets.
The Getting to Know You guest speaker program is open to residents, guests and the general public.
The Atwater at Nocatee is located at 48 Pine Shadow Drive, Ponte Vedra.
Earth Day Upcycling Workshop planned
The link, 425 Town Plaza Ave., Ponte Vedra, will conduct a free Earth Day upcycling workshop from 2 to 4 p.m. April 27. Participants will transform gently worn t-shirts into reusable tote bags, and no sewing is required.
The goal is to create 200 tote bags to donate to the Chef Harvey Foundation, helping to reduce waste and support families in need. Hear from Jennifer Smith, founder of The Giving Closet Project, as she shares her inspiring story and the work they’re doing to uplift local families.
All you need to bring is your creativity, your community spirit and a few clean, gently used T-shirts!
Families are welcome.
Register at Eventbrite.com. Search “Free Earth Day Upcycling Workshop.”
Keys of Hope Gala set for June 28
The Keys of Hope Gala, celebrating the sixth anniversary of Port in the Storm Homeless Youth Center, will be held 6-10 p.m. June 28 at the Ancient City Farmstead.
Enjoy food, beer, wine, signature cocktails, music, dancing, a live and silent auction and a special “Key Raffle” where one key will unlock the chest filled with prizes.
The Ancient City Farmstead it located at 395 St. Marks Pond Blvd., St. Augustine.
The gala will raise funds for the center. For further information or to purchase tickets, go to https://onecau.se/keysofhope.
Palm Valley Market every Tuesday
The Palm Valley Market is held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Tuesday inside the Palm Valley Community Center, 148 Canal Road. The market offers fresh produce, baked goods, local honey, tea, seasonal treats, soap, jewelry, plants and more.
Beach exploration planned
Join volunteers at the Guana Tolomato Matanzas (GTM) National Estuarine Research Reserve for a guided exploration hike from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 19.
Collect seashells, search for shark teeth and learn about coastal wildlife.
Meet at the GTM Research Reserve Visitor Center, 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach.
Wear comfortable closed-toe shoes. Hat, insect repellent, water and sunscreen are recommended. The event is free but online registration is required.
Register at gtmnerr.org/calendar.
— Compiled by Shaun Ryan
