Free estuaries event continues Saturday
National Estuaries Week concludes Saturday, Sept. 27, with more fun activities for all ages. GTM Research Reserve, 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, is the place to be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for educational activities and hands-on learning stations, environmental and local vendors, live music all day by Taco Cat, story time with author Mischele Miller at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. and delicious food from African Love Kitchen and BFND. Admission to the event is free. Learn more at gtmnerr.org.
Alzheimer caregiver support group to meet
The Alzheimer Association’s Caregiver Support Group will meet virtually from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month, Oct. 8. The group offers a safe, confidential, supportive environment and a chance for participants to develop informal mutual support and social relationships. Meetings also educate and inform participants about dementia and help them develop methods and skills to solve problems. To register, call the Alzheimer Association’s Help Desk at 800-272-3900.
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.
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.
Essential tremor meeting is Oct. 7
First Coast Essential Tremor: Meet, Greet & Educate is set for 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Baptist HealthPlace in Nocatee, 400 Colonnade Drive, unit 130, Ponte Vedra.
The meeting will feature an informative presentation by Kristen Kowall, representative for the Move-D brace for people with essential tremor or Parkinson’s. Kowell will show how the brace can help mitigate the impact of tremors on everyday tasks. To RSVP or ask questions, contact Jan Kary at jkary@verizon.net.
— Compiled by Shaun Ryan
