Pollinator census announced
The Great Florida Pollinator Census, part of a multistate project run by the University of Georgia Extension, is looking for local people to count pollinators at home or a local park. The days of the count are Aug. 22-23. For further information, go to facebook.com/p/UF-IFAS-Great-Florida-Pollinator-Census-61576853347147 or gsepc.org.
Using AI in a job search is workshop topic
The Savvy Job Hunters Ministry of Christ Episcopal Church will host a free virtual workshop, “Using AI in the Job Search,” from 10:30 a.m. to noon Friday, Aug. 22.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the landscape of the job search. Join career adviser Lynn Larson and David Mann, internship and employer relations coordinator from Florida State College at Jacksonville, to learn the basics of AI, including how to formulate effective prompts, which aid in resume building and preparing for job interviews.
Email Pam Ottesen at pottesen66@gmail.com to receive the Zoom meeting link.
Florida history subject of Democratic Club meeting
The next Ponte Vedra Democratic Club monthly meeting will be held Tuesday, Aug. 26, at the Ponte Vedra Beach Library, 101 Library Blvd. Optional chat & chew is at 5:30 p.m. Meeting starts at 6 p.m.
The featured speaker is Scott Grant, financial planner by trade and Florida history buff, who will speak about the 1964 Jax Beatles Concert, Civil Rights initiatives in St. Augustine and other nuggets of Florida history.
All are welcome; bring your friends. For more information, go to PVDemclub@gmail.com.
Farmers market open every Friday
The Ponte Vedra Friday Farmers Market takes place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Friday at Palm Valley Outdoors, 377 S. Roscoe Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach, offering fresh produce, local farm goods and a welcoming space to connect with neighbors and small businesses.
This farmers market features fresh, organically grown produce; Florida grass-fed beef and pork; real local honey; pasture-raised chicken and eggs; wholegrain breads; gluten-free sourdough bread; natural botanical skincare; creations by local artisans and more in a family-friendly atmosphere.
Palm Valley Market every Tuesday
The Palm Valley Market is open every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
It offers organically grown produce, pasture-raised chicken, eggs and pork; grass-fed and finished beef; local honey; raw milk; bone broth; whole grain, sourdough and gluten- and dairy-free sourdough breads; an array of baked goods; all-natural plant- and animal-based skincare; local artisans; and more. This charming venue located in the heart of Palm Valley affords customers both an indoor and an open-air shopping experience. Palm Valley Market — Palm Valley Community Center, 148 Canal Blvd.
For more information, email info@PalmValleyMarket.com.
Nature journaling event planned
Join nature journaling instructor Elaine Bergstrom at the Guana Tolomato Matanzas (GTM) National Estuarine Research Reserve to explore the wonders at the reserve from 9:50 a.m. to noon Thursday, Aug. 7.
Each month focuses on a different topic using words, pictures and numbers to learn more about what participants observe.
The event is free, but online registration is required. To register, go to gtmnerr.org/calendars.
Meet at GTM Research Reserve Visitor Center, 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach.
Wear comfortable closed-toe shoes. Hat, insect repellent, water, sunscreen and binoculars are recommended.
— Compiled by Shaun Ryan
