Rotary Club holding luxury trip raffle
A vacation stay in one of five exotic locales will go to the winner of the Rotary Club of Ponte Vedra Beach’s luxury trip raffle. Raffle tickets are on sale now and are $100 each or five for $400 and may be purchased online at mineralcitycelebration.com/raffle-trips. The winner will be able to choose from five exotic destinations: Brazil, Bavaria, the French Alps, Ireland or the Pacific Northwest. Full descriptions of each trip are available at mineralcitycelebration.com.
The winner will be announced at the Rotary Club's annual Mineral City Celebration gala; the winner does not need to be present to win.
The celebration will be held April 13 at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall. The theme is “The M*A*S*H BASH.” Guests will relive the days of the 4077th M*A*S*H unit while enjoying themed cocktails, heavy hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction and entertainment by the Crescendo Amelia Big Band.
A highlight of the gala will be the presentation of the “Rock of the Community Award” to Dr. Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa in recognition of his groundbreaking work as a neurosurgeon and as co-founder and president of Mission: BRAIN, a global nonprofit that provides critical medical services to patients in need in more than 25 countries.
The Mineral City Celebration is the signature annual fundraising event for the Rotary Club of Ponte Vedra Beach. Proceeds from the event have benefited more than two dozen local nonprofit organizations and charities. Major sponsors of the 2024 Mineral City Celebration include Mayo Clinic, THE PLAYERS Championship, PNC Bank, Best Fence & Rail, The PARC Group and the Longwell Meyer Fund.
To purchase raffle tickets, gala tickets or for more information, go to mineralcitycelebration.com.
Family seining event set for March 9
GTM Research Reserve will offer a program on family seining from 9 to 11 a.m. March 9 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. All necessary gear (waders and boots) will be provided. Hat, insect repellent, water and sunscreen are recommended. Register online at gtmnerr.org/visit/events.
Grief support group to meet
A grief support group meets on the third Wednesday of every month at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Room 107 of the Family Life Center, 578 First Ave. N., Jacksonville Beach. The group is for men and women grieving the death of a family member or friend. The next meeting will be 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 20. For information, call Kathy at 904-553-8933.
Democratic Club to meet
The Ponte Vedra Democratic Club will hold its monthly meeting Monday, March 25, at the Ponte Vedra Library, 101 Library Road. Chat and chew is at 5:30 p.m., meeting at 6 p.m. The featured speaker will be Hunter McIntosh, CEO, The Boat Company, which operates in Alaskan waters. He will speak on stewardship of the land and eco-tourism. For additional information, go to PVDemClub@gmail.com.
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
