book donations
Today, 9:30 a.m. to noon, donate books at the Bartram Trail Branch Library. Donated books will go to needy families through Habitat for Humanity, soldiers serving in Iraq and to monthly book sales to help raise money for the library. All donations are tax deductible. Also join us for the book sale sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Located at 60 Davis Pond Blvd., Fruit Cove. Friends of the Library is a non-profit group of volunteers dedicated to supporting the library and its efforts to serve the community. For more information, contact Louann at (904) 287-4218.
vettes at the village
Today, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. view more than 100 classic, late model, hot rod and custom Corvettes at the World Golf Village’s Walk of Champions for the tenth annual “Vettes at the Village”. An awards ceremony will begin at 3 p.m. for Best of Show and Peoples Choice awards. Registration for Corvette owners is $40 and will be open from 7 to 10 a.m. The first 100 registrants receive a goodie bag, event t-shirt and a dash plaque. To register a car call (904) 993-2388 or visit www.nfca.net. All proceeds go to the National Corvette Museum.
arnold chiari malformation
Arnold Chiari is a neurological disease called tonsilar herniation of the cerebellum which is the bottom part of the brain that abnormally descends out of the skull and places pressure on the brain and spinal cord. Without proper diagnosis, this disease can lead to permanent nerve damage, chronic pain, depression and paralysis. Governor Charlie Crist has signed a Proclamation awareness for this month. The support group through the World Arnold Chiari malformation website www.health.groups.yahoo.com/group/chiari offers more information to educate those suffering from undiagnosed symptoms. For more information visit the website.
community day
June 15, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The World Golf Village opens its doors to everyone. The museum will offer complimentary admission to each guest and the first 500 dads through the doors will receive a goody bag filled with gifts, coupons and certificates from businesses at World Golf Village and the First Coast area. Dads also receive a complimentary round on the Hall’s 18th hole grass putting course and free admission to one film at the World Golf Village Hall of Fame IMAX® Theater. For more information call (904) 940-4123 or visit www.wgv.com.
tutors needed
Become an MeriCorps reading tutor. Help children learn to read for children in grades K-3 one on one or in small groups. Benefits of participating are an education award up to $2,362.50, weekly living allowance and gain new skills and work experience. One year contract positions begin August 1. Contact Tami Hays, Communities in Schools (904) 819-6389.
anglers for a cure
June 21, 5:30 a.m. join Anglers for a cure in an inshore fishing tournament, Sisters Creek Marina, Heckscher Dr. at the Intracoastal Waterway, Jacksonville to raise funds to support the National Colorectal Cancer Research Alliance. $2,500 in cash prizes and trophies for 1st - 5th places. Competition format is a triple challenge combined weigh-in of one each, redfish, speckled sea trout and flounder. Registration open until June 20. Entry fee is $85 per person, $170 per two person team. Visit www.anglersforacure.org.
Volunteers needed
Nease High School is looking for volunteers for Madyson’s Motorcycle Ride on June 21 to benefit Madyson Darner, a third grade student at Ocean Palms Elementary School who has been diagnosed with a brain tumor. Volunteers are needed to help with face-painting, supervising and helping with games. To volunteer call Nicole Novakoski at (904) 294-3478 or novakosf@comcast.net.
the matuza stage
The Limelight Theatre announced the naming of the main stage theatre, The M. Raymond and Linda C. Matuza Main Stage. As part of the theatre’s continuing fundraising program, the Naming Campaign continues to be successful in raising funds to help cover the costs of the newly renovated building at 11 Old Mission Avenue. Linda and Ray Matuza are the most recent donors to the Limelight Theatre’s Naming Program. The Matuza Main Stage will open under its new name July 25 with the production of Perfect Wedding, a comedy farce by Robin Hawdon. There will be a champagne reception in the Bartosch Grand Lobby at 7 p.m. before the 7:30 p.m. curtain. Perfect Wedding will run through Aug. 17. For more information call (904) 825-1164.
in the palms
June 23 and 25, 10 a.m. to noon the Trout Creek Park Pavilion, 6795 Collier Road, Orangedale is offering a unique class led by William Chase. Using palm fronds participants learn to make beautiful decorative palm baskets. The palm leaf is folded, knotted and tied. Once dried the baskets are filled with an assortment of colorful dried flowers making a special gift or keepsake. Classes are free of charge. To participate call Mary at (904) 522-1611.
volunteers needed
The St. Johns Council on Aging is in need of volunteers for numerous duties: The morning program needs a lead volunteer to teach “Brain Gym”. An innovative program that focuses on helping seniors work with their brain. Training is provided. Volunteers are also needed to call Bingo on Tuesday afternoons, work in the Sunshine Bus office, and to deliver Meals on Wheels for a Monday route. To volunteer or for more information call Kay Green (904) 209-3685.
summer geology workshop
June 23-24, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., The Guana Tolomato Mantanzas Research Reserve (GTM) will host a free teacher geology workshop for elementary school educators at the GTM Research Reserve Environmental Education Center, 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach. Join Professional Geologists and Earth and Science Education Specialists, Gail and Betty Gibson to learn about coastal geology and the ways you can use minerals to teach science in your classroom. Attendees should bring school district forms to receive in-service credits. To register, contact Diana Eissing at (904) 823-4500.
helping hands
June 27 at 11 a.m., The Helping Hands of St. Johns County will meet at St. Johns Golf and Country Club. The group is looking for donations of used, clean blue jeans in any size, that can be taken apart and sewn into bags for disabled veterans. The Club meets on the last Friday of the month. All are welcome to join. There is no dues, no officers, no stress and relies solely on donations from the community. For drop off location for jeans contact jacqphil@aol.com.
intergenerational bridge camp
June 19-27, The PLAYERS Community Senior Center, 175 Landrum Lane, Ponte Vedra Beach offers intergenerational bridge camp to bridge the bridge playing gap by bringing the greatest sport of the mind to the next generation. All pairs that register must include at least one junior player between the ages of 10-26 and currently attending school. Pairs may also consist of two juniors players. All junior players receive free bridge text books. Last day of mini-camp will be a tournament for a trophy. Program is fully funded and cosponsored by the ACBL and the ACBL Educational Foundation, so there is no cost to participants. Pre-registration is required. For more information call (904) 280-3233 or www.bridgeandpoker.com. Other schedules are available upon request.
creeks art & musical festival
June 28, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Veterans Park, on Veterans Parkway off of Race Track Road, St. Johns. Live music, dancers, unique works of art, paintings, sculptures, children’s playground, free raffle and more. For more information call (904) 230-0990 or visit www.myspace.com/FreeArtMusicFest.
nature walk
June 28, 9 to 10:30 a.m., a family oriented nature walk will be offered for ages five and up at the Guana Tolomato Matanzas Research Reserve located at 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach. Meet at the Trailhead Pavilion. Children must be accompanied by an adult. $3 parking fee per vehicle. Call (904) 823-4500 for reservations.
blueprint for retirement
July 22 through Aug. 26, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on seven consecutive Tuesdays, explore powerful new ideas that will help you reshape your life. Join Brian Wirz, author of The Inner Journey of Self-Discovery, as he takes you on an inner journey of self-discovery. A Blueprint for Retirement seminar will be held at the Coastal Community Center, 180 Marine St., St. Augustine. Fee is $79. For reservations call (904) 209-3646.
