Democratic Club to meet
The Ponte Vedra Democratic Club will hold its monthly meeting on Nov. 15 at Christ Episcopal Church's Westbury Hall, 400 San Juan Road, Ponte Vedra Beach. “Chat & chew” is at 6 p.m. and the meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. The program will be a recap of Election 2022. For more Information, email jkary@verizon.net
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.
Lawson Ensemble to perform Nov. 15 at library
The Friends of the Ponte Vedra Beach Library will present the Lawson Ensemble at 6:30 p.m. at the library. Doors open at 6 p.m.
The Lawson Ensemble was formed in 2015 as a result of the group members’ desire to consistently perform chamber music at a level of excellence and commitment to share with the Jacksonville and regional community. Founding members are violinist Aurica Duca, violinist/violist Clinton Dewing and cellist Nick Curry. Duca and Dewing are husband and wife and are both full-time members of the Jacksonville Symphony. Curry is the associate professor of cello studies at UNF where he teaches.
The concert is free to the public.
Free passport photos, notary services for veterans, military
The St. Johns County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller is honoring veterans, active-duty military, reservists and their dependents by providing free passport photos and notary services throughout November.
Complimentary passport photos and notary services are available 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, Nov. 1-30, at the Richard O. Watson Judicial Center, 4010 Lewis Speedway, St. Augustine. Present your military discharge record (DD Form 214), military ID, military dependent ID or show a driver license with the veteran designation.
In addition, veterans are encouraged to file their DD-214s with the Clerk of Courts for safekeeping and easy future access.
Staff will record DD-214s at the annual Veterans Council of St. Johns County’s Veterans Day Celebration on Nov. 11 at Anastasia Baptist Church, 1650 A1A S., St. Augustine, from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Discharge papers may be recorded with the clerk’s office between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays year-round at the St. Johns County courthouse.
For more information, call 904-819-3632.
Bingo Bash supports Humane Society
LaRosa Realty and the St. Augustine Humane Society have partnered to present a festive night full of fun, food — and bingo. It is scheduled for 6-9 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Fraternal Order of Police 113, 5050 Inman Road, St. Augustine. The $25 donation price includes dinner, drinks and 10 bingo games. This is a cash-only event and tickets can be purchased at the door. Proceeds from ticket sales and the 50/50 raffle will go to support the programs and services of the St. Augustine Humane Society.
For more information or to RSVP, email bingolarosastaug@gmail.com.
Duval County eligible for FEMA public assistance
Duval County is eligible for debris removal and repair or replacement of disaster-damaged public facilities. It were previously approved for emergency protective measures.
Winter Design Show raises funds for Wolfson unit
The Women’s Board of Wolfson Children’s Hospital will host their 2022 Winter Design Show: Flaunting the First Coast on Dec. 2-4. The three-day event is a reimagined version of The Women’s Board’s Art & Antiques Show. It will help raise funds for the newborn intensive care unit at Wolfson Children’s Hospital’s new Critical Care Tower.
The show will feature more than 45 exhibitors, including local and nationally recognized designers, artists, antique dealers and decor retailers. The show will also include a black-tie gala, the Children’s Fashion Show featuring Wolfson Children’s patients and lectures from renowned speakers such as Emmy-award-winning TV show host Ty Pennington; neonatologist and co-star of TLC’s “The Little Couple,” Dr. Jennifer Arnold; and Janie Molster, interior designer and author of “House Dressing: Interiors for Colorful Living.”
The show will be held at Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center, 1000 Water St., Jacksonville.
General admission tickets are $15 and individual lecture tickets start at $30. For tickets or further information, go to womensboardwch.com/2022-winter-design-show.
— Compiled by Shaun Ryan
