HISTORIC CITY NEWS 2009

FloArts presents annual evening of dance

Florida School of the Arts reported to Historic City News that they will present “An Evening of Dance” December 3-5 at 7:30 p.m. and December 6 at 2:30 p.m. on the FloArts Main Stage located on the Palatka campus of St. Johns River Community College.

Community

The AIDS Memorial Quilt on Display

St. Johns River Community College reported to Historic City News that they will display a block of The AIDS Memorial Quilt in its St. Augustine Campus Library.

Markland House tour available for holidays

A former childhood resident of Markland House announced to Historic City News that, for the first time ever, Flagler’s Legacy will offer special holiday tours of the historic Flagler era mansion.

Community

Cultural Events this week

Please call ahead, as changing weather conditions may affect some events.

John Reardon makes good suggestion

Historic City News received a great holiday idea from John Reardon of St. Augustine.

Editorials

Happy Thanksgiving from America’s oldest city

As we celebrate Thanksgiving …, we should reflect on the full meaning of this day as we enjoy the fellowship that is so much a part of the holiday festivities.

Community

Vehicle hit broadside in Wildwood intersection

Historic City News freelance photographer Christopher Kimball was on the scene of a crash earlier today that sent one person to the hospital — and two vehicles home by way of a tow truck.

Public Safety

Wright selected 2009 Employee of the Year

The motto for the crews of the Solid Waste Division is “Dedicated to Quality Service” and few exemplify dedication to that motto more than Steve Wright — the City of St. Augustine’s 2009 Employee of the Year.

Government