Program to address essential tremor
Have you been diagnosed with, or suspect you have, essential tremor? A program to address the condition will be held from 10:30 a.m. to noon Oct. 25 at the Council of Aging Center at Flagler Health+ Village at Nocatee, 351 Town Plaza Ave., Suite 205 in Ponte Vedra.
Alaine Keebaugh, Ph.D., will discuss treatment options for people living with essential tremor. Keebaugh has an extensive background studying movement disorders. She will share resources available through JaxHope and the latest options for controlling "ET." A Q&A session will follow the presentation.
Register by email at pbrunell@stjohnscoa.com or by calling 904-819-3234.
Bargain Booksale going on now at Ponte Vedra Library
The "Friends Fall" Bargain Booksale will be held through Oct. 31 in the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library's foyer, during the library's hours of operation. Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.
There will be books for all ages, DVDs, music CDs and audiobook CDs. All proceeds go back to the library in the form of enhancements. Only cash and checks will be accepted for payment.
The library is located at 101 Library Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach.
Beach cleanup is Saturday at Guana reserve
There will be a beach cleanup Saturday, Oct. 22, at Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve. It runs from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Participants should meet at the GTM Research Reserve Visitor Center, 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach. 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.
Beach cleanups are held on the fourth Saturday of every month.
For further information email Candace.Killian@FloridaDEP.gov or go to gtmnerr.org/visit/events.
Leadership St. Johns accepting applications
Applications to participate in Leadership St. Johns are being accepted now.
Participants are selected through an annual application process, led by a selection committee comprised of Leadership St. Johns alumni and Chamber leaders. The average class size is about 24 and represents a broad array of skill sets, geography, professions and talents. Leadership St. Johns strives to create a diverse group of community leaders from business, government, education and nonprofit organizations throughout St. Johns County.
Each applicant must submit this application and answer several short questions.
The application deadline is 5 p.m. Nov. 17.
The selection committee will review the applications, and applicants will be notified of their status by Dec. 5.
For further information, go to sjcchamber.com/leadership-st.-johns.
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.
Ascension St. Vincent plans Trunk or Treat Boo Bash
Ascension St. Vincent’s St. Johns invites the community to a free Trunk or Treat Boo Bash from 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 30 at 205 Trinity Way, St. Johns. This is a safe and fun way to trick or treat from trunk to trunk in a festive, family atmosphere. There will be free candy, prizes, food trucks and more. Costumes are encouraged as there will be a costume contest for all ages up to 12 years old. Don’t forget your treat bucket. Free flu vaccines will also be offered to the public at this event.
Vicar’s Landing Boutique Sale set for Nov. 1
The Vicar’s Landing November Boutique Sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 1 at 1000 Vicar’s Landing Way. The three-hour sale features framed art, designer and costumer jewelry, household items and furnishings and highlights for the coming holiday season. The public is welcome.
Beginning at the entrance of Vicar’s Landing/Sawgrass, signs will show the way to the three sale areas. The Vicar’s Employee Scholarship Fund receives all of the proceeds. Cash or checks only please.
Contact Rose Murdock at 891-1777 or Ginny Elliott at 608-6198 for more information.
Holiday Craft Fair set for Nov. 6
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 233 is planning a Holiday Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 6 at 560 N. Wilderness Trail, Ponte Vedra. There will be products from Tastefully Simple, Sentsy and Mary Kay; homemade crafts; custom tumblers; jewelry and much more. Breakfast will be served from 9 to 11 a.m. (or until it runs out) for $10.
— Compiled by Shaun Ryan
