Luau Party planned for Sept. 22
The Ponte Vedra Woman’s Club is planning a Luau Party from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, at The Local, 301 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach. Admission is $45 per person or $80 for two people. Tickets include one signature mai tai cocktail, a buffet dinner and live entertainment by Nine Oh Flow-Fire performers at 7 p.m. Net proceeds go to local charities. For further information, or to get tickets, go to pontevedrawomansclub.com.
Family seining event set for Sept. 14
GTM Research Reserve will offer a program on family seining from 9 to 11 a.m. Sept. 14 at GTM Research Reserve Guana Dam, 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach. Learn about the animals and their roles in Guana Lake by pulling a seine net and collecting species of fish, crabs and other marine life.
The event is free. but parking is $3 per vehicle. Register online at gtmnerr.org/visit/events.
All necessary gear (waders and boots) will be provided. Hat, insect repellent, water and sunscreen are recommended.
End of county pier closed for pillar assessment
The last 100 feet of the St. Johns County Ocean and Fishing Pier (350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach) will be closed indefinitely while county staff members conduct maintenance reviews of the pillars closest to the ocean. The rest of the pier will remain open for sightseeing.
Last week, St. Johns County facilities maintenance workers noticed that some of the pier’s support pillars — normally underwater but exposed to visual inspection during the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ beach renourishment efforts — appeared to show evidence of decay. A structural engineering firm was brought in to provide a professional opinion. The decision has been made, based on the firm’s advice, to close off the end of the pier above and below for safety.
St. Johns County will take further action on the affected portion of the pier dependent on further recommendations from engineers.
Archaeological lecture planned
The Archaeological Institute of America — Jacksonville Society will meet at noon on Sept. 21 in Building 51 at the University of North Florida to hear a lecture by Laura Seifert who founded the Savannah Archaeological Alliance. Her lecture is titled “Faith in Education at the Skidaway Island Benedictine Mission.” She will discuss her excavations at the Mission.
The lecture is free and open to the public. Complimentary refreshments will be served afterwards in the anthropology lab. On Saturday, parking is free and the staff/faculty/vendor spaces are available to everyone.
For more information, contact Melva Price at 904-241-9411 or aiajaxsoc@gmail.com.
International Coastal Cleanup to include Guana Reserve
Join Guana Tolomato Matanzas (GTM) National Estuarine Research Reserve and volunteers around the globe for the International Coastal Cleanup from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21. Enjoy coastal views while helping remove debris and microplastics from GTM's beach.
Meet at the GTM Visitor Center and Guana Dam, 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, as well as the South Beach Access Parking Lot, 2200 S. Ponte Vedra Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach.
Email Abby Kuhn at Abigail.Kuhn@FloridaDEP.gov for more information.
Gloves and trash bags will be provided at each location. Hat, insect repellent, water and sunscreen are recommended.
Workshop to help those seeking jobs
The Savvy Job Hunters Ministry of Christ Episcopal Church will host a free combo in-person and virtual workshop, “Overcoming Your Roadblocks as You Prepare to Take the Plunge During Your Job Search,” presented by J. Dianne Tribble, certified professional life coach.
To go from our present circumstances to where we desire to be requires embracing change. Fear, stress and lack of confidence are roadblocks that can hinder our progression. Be open to challenging the roadblocks in your life. This interactive workshop could prove to be a key factor in remaining focused and encouraged during your job search.
The workshop will be held 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 26 in the Formation and Arts Building, Room F106, Christ Episcopal Church, 400 San Juan Drive, Ponte Vedra Beach.
Email pottesen66@gmail.com to sign up to attend in-person or register to receive the Zoom link. All are welcome to attend.
Palm Valley Market every Tuesday
The Palm Valley Market is held from 10 a.m. to 1 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.
— Compiled by Shaun Ryan
