Strawberry Festival set for Feb. 13
The Ponte Vedra Friday Farmers Market will host a Strawberry Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 13 at Palm Valley Outdoors, 377 S. Roscoe Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach.
There will be an abundance of fresh Florida strawberries in various quantities. There will also be strawberry-themed items, such as strawberry soaps, embroidered products, baked goods and more.
In addition, Palm Valley Outdoors restaurant will have strawberry drink specials, live music, a bounce house for the kids and plenty of parking.
The Ponte Vedra Friday Farmers Market takes place every Friday and offers fresh produce, local farm goods and a welcoming space to connect with neighbors and small businesses.
Make a Valentine’ gift
The First Coast Cultural Center will host a Valentine’s Clay Dish Workshop with Lani Freeman from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 31. Participants will be able to make a handmade gift for someone special. They will learn clay hand-building techniques, such as scoring and slipping and how to construct their clay dish. The instructor will glaze and fire each piece and return them. Items will be ready for pickup before Valentine’s Day.
To register, go to https://firstcoastculturalcenter.org/programs-events/adult-art-programs. Registration ends at 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30. Cost is $90 for members, $100 for nonmenbers.
Vicar’s Landing Boutique Sale is Feb. 3
Vicar’s Landing will conduct its Boutique Sale from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, at the Vicker's Landing Sawgrass community building, 1000 Vicker’s Landing Way. The sale features framed art, knick-knacks with many $1 items, antiques and household furnishings.
The public is welcome and signs will point the way to the three shopping venues. Checks or cash only. Proceeds benefit the Vicker’s Employee Scholarship Fund. Call Diane Cannon at 904-392-6900 for more information.
Innovation Symposium topic: Drones
The link will host The Sapna Foundation’s second Innovation Symposium at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29. Representatives from three regional companies will discuss their groundbreaking work using drones. The panel of experts will consist of Carl Miller, Robert Dahlstrom and Gordon Folkes. Drones are projected to be a $190 billion industry in the next eight years. The link is located at 425 Town Plaza Ave., in the Nocatee town center. RSVP at bit.ly/4a24lMf.
Essential Tremor Support Group to meet
The Essential Tremor Support Group will meet at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, at Baptist HealthPlace in Nocatee, 400 Colonnade Drive, Ponte Vedra. This will be an informative session (by video) from Dr. Michael Johns (director of USC’s Voice Center and professor of otolaryngology). The topic is vocal tremor: “Tremors, Quakes & Shakes of the Voice.” All are welcome. RSVP: Jan Kary at jkary@verizon.net
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.
Democratic Club to meet
The Ponte Vedra Democratic Club will hold its monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9, at Christ Episcopal Church, 400 San Juan Road, Ponte Vedra Beach. Dr. Rudy Jamison, executive director of the Human Rights Commission for the City of Jacksonville, will be the featured speaker.
— Compiled by Shaun Ryan
