St. Johns County lists Memorial Day hours
In observance of the Memorial Day holiday, all departments of the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners, St. Johns County administrative offices, library branches and bookmobiles, Tax Collector’s Office, Property Appraiser’s Office, Supervisor of Elections Office and Clerk of Circuit Court and County Comptroller’s Office will be closed on Monday, May 25. All offices will resume standard business hours on Tuesday, May 26.
Garbage and recycling collection schedules will not be delayed. The Tillman Ridge and Stratton Road transfer stations will maintain standard business hours.
Additionally, residents can download the Recycle Coach app or go to www.recyclestjohns.com to obtain curbside collection schedules, sign up for alerts, and quickly learn how to properly dispose of different household waste materials.
Foundation marks 30 years with $300K in scholarships
The MaliVai Washington Youth Foundation (MWYF) celebrated its 30th anniversary by awarding $300,000 in scholarships to students participating in its youth development programs during its annual scholarship ceremony on April 1.
The ceremony marked the largest scholarship investment in the foundation’s history, more than doubling last year’s record total of $125,000 awarded to graduating seniors and program participants pursuing higher education.
This year’s event was held at the Emmett Reed Community Center, the site where MWYF first launched its programs 30 years ago before expanding to its current youth development centers that now serve hundreds of Jacksonville students each year.
The ceremony brought together scholarship recipients, families and community supporters to celebrate the students’ academic achievements and continued commitment to higher education.
The MaliVai Washington Youth Foundation is an afterschool and summer youth development program in Jacksonville’s urban core that promotes academic achievement and positive life skills. MWYF’s mission is to develop champions in classrooms, on tennis courts and throughout communities.
Learn more at malwashington.com.
Learn more about essential tremor
Not every older person has the shakes! Learn about ET at the next meeting of the Essential Tremor (ET) Support Group, 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 2, at Baptist HealthPlace at Nocatee, 400 Colonnade Drive, Unit 130, Ponte Vedra. Everyone is welcome — those with tremor and those without — friends, family and caregivers alike. Hear Dr. Anjali Gupta, a board-certified internist with advanced experience treating senior-aged adults, who will discuss “Overall Wellness & Essential Tremor.” For further information or to RSVP, email 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.
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.
— Compiled by Shaun Ryan
