GTM Research Reserve guided exploration hike
Join a guided exploration hike at Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve (GTM), 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 3. Learn about the Guana peninsula's natural biodiversity, expansive cultural history, vital estuarine resources and current efforts to protect these resources.
Meet at GTM Research Reserve Trailhead Pavilion (west of Guana Dam), 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. To register, go to gtmnerr.org/visit/events.
Habitat for Humanity seeking volunteers
Habitat for Humanity of St. Augustine/St. Johns County is urgently seeking volunteers to assist with completing assorted tasks at Volusia Woods and Canopy Oaks.
Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older. No construction experience is necessary. Help build safe, stable, affordable housing in the community.
Individual volunteers are welcome, as well as those in business, faith-based organization, civic club or nonprofit groups. Sign up today at habitatstjohns.org/volunteer.
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.
Observance planned for Purple Heart Recognition Day
The City of Jacksonville Military Affairs and Veterans Department is planning a Purple Heart Recognition Day observance from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7, at the Veterans Memorial Wall, 1145 E. Adams St., Jacksonville. Attendees will meet at the wall, walk the Purple Heart Trail and end at the Arena.
Family seining event set for Aug. 10
GTM Research Reserve will offer a program on family seining from 9 to 11 a.m. Aug. 10 at GTM Research Reserve Guana Dam, 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach. Learn about the animals and their roles in Guana Lake by pulling a seine net and collecting species of fish, crabs and other marine life.
The event is free. but parking is $3 per vehicle. Register online at gtmnerr.org/visit/events.
All necessary gear (waders and boots) will be provided. Hat, insect repellent, water and sunscreen are recommended.
Resume writing is topic of workshop
The Savvy Job Hunters Ministry of Christ Episcopal Church will host a free Zoom workshop, “Resume Writing,” presented by Audra Larsen, career counselor, University of North Florida Career Services, from 10:30 a.m. to noon Friday, Aug. 16. Email pottesen66@gmail.com to register and receive the Zoom meeting link.
Democratic Club to meet
The Ponte Vedra Democratic Club will meet at the Ponte Vedra Beach Library, 101 Library Blvd., at 6 p.m. Aug. 26 with optional “chat & chew” at 5:30 p.m. The featured speaker will be Dr. Ray Oldakowski, JU professor, speaking on political polling, methodology and practice.
For additional information, email PVDemclub@gmail.com.
— Compiled by Shaun Ryan
