Treasures at the Fountain help United Way

Robin Kass Burchfield invited Historic City News readers to attend “Treasures at the Fountain” on Saturday October 1st at the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park located at 11 Magnolia Drive in uptown St. Augustine.

Proceeds from the charitable event benefit the United Way of St. Johns County. Through its annual fundraising campaign and year-round initiatives, United Way provides funding and volunteers to the various agencies that are working to improve the quality of life for clients of 34+ local non-profit agencies.

A “Family Fun Time” will be from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for children and parents.

The event will include a treasure hunt, re-enactors and storytelling, face painting, planetarium tours and a healthy lunch. Tickets are $25 per family (limit 6 per family – $5 for each extra family member) and each ticket includes lunch and all activities.

In the evening, a “Grown-ups Groovin’ and Cruisin’ Time” will be from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. the same day and location and will include live music by The Company and local entertainers.

Dinner will be by local chef Johnny Barnes, formerly of Johnny’s Kitchen in Hastings, featuring Minorcan clam chowder, shrimp cakes, chicken pilau, veggie pilau, assortment of hushpuppies, cheese grits, cole slaw and many more delicious recipes. Adult beverages include beer, ale, wine, sangria and a special “Fountain Fun Punch” will be available.

In addition, the University of Florida vs. Alabama football game will be shown on a widescreen TV (at a time to be determined – day or night).

During the event, event sponsor, Patrick Canan will be present to auction off a seven-day cruise in the British Virgin Islands on the One Love, a 44’ Voyage Catamaran that sleeps eight.

Admission to the event is $50 per person (for ages 21 and older) and pricing includes food, drinks, and all entertainment.

Funds raised in St. Johns County stay in St. Johns County, helping thousands of residents each year; with particular emphasis on issues that relate to education, income and health. To R.S.V.P., visit the event website or call the United Way Office at 904-829-9721.