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St. Johns County Cultural Council, the county’s designated local arts agency, periodically reports upcoming arts, culture and heritage community events to local Historic City News reporters for the benefit of our readers.
Over 3000 athletes and 10,000 spectators participated in this weekend’s Suncoast Sports Festival at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa, including a team of boys from St Johns County representing First Coast Gymnastics; who won 1st place overall.
Terri Newmans, with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Fort Mose Historic State Park, invited Historic City News readers in St Augustine to join in a celebration during its annual living history event, Flight to Freedom, on Saturday, February 11, 2012.
In addition to a grand prize including a beautiful crystal trophy and recognition during several events throughout St Johns County during 2012, three talented contestants will receive cash prizes in the upcoming local amateur event, “St Johns Got Talent”.
During the month of February, the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument invites Historic City News readers in St Augustine to celebrate Black History Month with them as they present a new Civil Rights exhibit.
St Augustine residents Worley and Dena Faver opened their gallery six years ago to educate visitors on the art of building pottery using ancient techniques and to show and promote Worley’s pottery, which has become highly collectable. Historic City News readers are invited to visit Worley Faver and to observe his progress throughout the weekend [...]
Stephanie Wise informed local St Augustine reporters with Historic City News that The Naked Foot 5K run is planning its next event at Anastasia State Park; being held on Saturday, February 4th.
Prema Kumar announced to Historic City News reporters that the Indian music advocacy group, Jax Raaga, would be celebrating its 10th year of performances with a concert at the Student Union Auditorium of the University of North Florida.
Tara Dodson has invited Historic City News readers to join Keepers of the Coast on Saturday, January 21, 2012, from 10:00 a.m. until noon, to learn more about North Atlantic Right Whales and their adopted St Augustine area habitat.
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument and Fort Matanzas National Monument in St Augustine, along with the 395 other national parks across the country, will offer “free admission” from January 14 through 16 to commemorate Dr Martin Luther King, Jr Day.
Gwendolyn Duncan, reported to Historic City News that the 40th ACCORD, Inc., is looking for volunteers to assist with seating, student decorum, and refreshments, when a free screening of “Dare Not Walk Alone” is shown at the Willie Galimore Community Center.
The St. Johns County Public Library System reported its plans for entertaining and educational events in store for Historic City News readers this month.
