Immigration attorney to speak at Democratic Club meeting
Ponte Vedra Democratic Club will meet at 6 p.m. Feb. 5 at the Ponte Vedra Beach Library, 101 Library Blvd. Chat & chew starts at 5:30 p.m. Immigration attorney Andrea Reyes to speak about current U.S. immigration policies and protocols and how they may be affected with the new administration. All are welcome. For further information, go to PVDemclub@gmail.com.
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.
Register for 2025-26 school year at PVPV Rawlings
PVPV Rawlings Elementary in Ponte Vedra Beach will participate in the Controlled Open Enrollment (COE) process for the 2025-26 school year. COE allows families to apply for enrollment at participating schools of their choice. The COE application window will be April 28-May 15.
PVPV Rawlings is offering information sessions and tours of the school to help families make educated decisions about where their children should go to elementary school. These will be held at 9 a.m. March 14 and 2:30 p.m. April 30. Sign-up and background check are required to attend. Call Laurie Jason at 904-547-8579 to reserve a spot.
PVPV Rawlings Elementary School is located at 610 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach.
Clerk’s Office to host Valentine’s Day Group Wedding, Vow Renewal
The St. Johns County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller’s Office — with House of Assembly Events — will host its third-annual Valentine’s Day group wedding and vow renewal event.
“We are honored to host this special ceremony on Valentine’s Day!” said Clerk Brandon J. Patty. “This year, we’re adding vow renewals to the occasion, and we are grateful to our partners at House of Assembly Events for collaborating with us on this momentous occasion.”
To tie the knot on Valentine’s Day, couples must register for the event online at https://stjohnsclerk.com/wedding by Feb. 7. Space is limited to the first 50 couples.
The ceremony will take place at 1 p.m. Feb. 14 at The Carriage House, 259 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, and will be officiated by The Honorable Judge Howard O. McGillin Jr. Photography services and bridal bouquets are available to participants for an additional fee.
Participating couples are still required to purchase a marriage license and adhere to any waiting period (Florida residents who have not had counseling). More information about license requirements and fees can be obtained by calling 904-819-3600 or going to https://stjohnsclerk.com/marriage-licenses-ceremonies.
Beach cleanup is Saturday
The Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve (GTM) will conduct a beach cleanup from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 25. Meet at the GTM Research Reserve Visitor Center, 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, where gloves and trash bags will be provided. Participants will be directed to a specific beach for cleanup. Hat, insect repellent, water and sunscreen are recommended.
Email Abigail.Kuhn@FloridaDEP.gov to participate.
— Compiled by Shaun Ryan
