County offering public safety alert service
St. Johns County Emergency Management is using Nixle Alerts to provide another way for the public to stay updated with relevant information from the St. Johns County Emergency Operations Center. Anyone can text StJohnsEOC to 888777 to opt-in to receive notifications through SMS text messages. Nixle does not charge for this service, but carrier message and data rates may apply.
St. Johns County Emergency Management will use this service to alert residents of public safety advisories, natural and human-caused disasters and other significant events that may impact the community.
Explore the Beach at GTM Research Reserve
Volunteers at the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve (GTM) volunteers will conduct a beach exploration on Saturday, Aug. 19. Participants will collect seashells, search for shark teeth and learn about coastal wildlife.
The exploration will take place from 9 to 11 a.m. Meet at the GTM Research Reserve Visitor Center, 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach.
The event is free but online registration is required. Register at secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/NDUSS350o-mMIaUXHZ4PHw?t=1666812221.
Wear comfortable closed-toe shoes. Hat, insect repellent, water and sunscreen are also recommended.
Woman’s Club to meet
The Ponte Vedra Woman’s Club will hold its September General Meeting from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, at Marsh Landing Country Club, 25655 Marsh Landing Pkwy., Ponte Vedra Beach. Dinner buffet is $30. Register at pontevedrawomansclub.com/eventregistrations.php.
Annual membership in the club is $50. The club raises money for local charities, two of which it selects each year to support.
Democratic Club plans summer social
Ponte Vedra Democratic Club will host a summer social from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 26 and all are welcome. It will be held at Pusser’s Bar & Grille, 816 U.S. A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach. Snacks and appetizers will be provided. Cash bar. Music by the Baystreet Band. For more information, email jkary@verizon.net
EPIC awarded mental health court planning grant
In collaboration with the 7th Judicial Circuit in St. Johns County and other local partners, including law enforcement, EPIC Behavioral Healthcare was recently awarded a one-year mental health court planning grant through the Florida Department of Children and Families. Under the grant, EPIC will coordinate the effort to assess the current need and the steps for implementing a mental health court in St. Johns County.
A mental health court would provide access to treatment services for people who are involved with the legal/court system and are experiencing both mental health and substance-use issues.
EPIC offers mental health and substance-use treatment and prevention services in both St. Johns and Flagler counties. For more information, contact EPIC at 904-829-2273.
Palm Valley Market every Tuesday
The Palm Valley Market is held from 10 a.m. to 2 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.
— Compiled by Shaun Ryan
