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Things to do this weekend in the historic city
St. Augustine Visitors and Convention Bureau Communications Director Jay Humphreys informed Historic City News that St. Johns County residents who purchase full-price admission to the St. Augustine Lighthouse ($9.50 adults; $7.50 seniors and children 12 and under; free for children under 44 inches in height) can now receive a pass good for free admission for an entire year. The Lighthouse is now open until 9 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights through mid-August.
St. Johns County Cultural Council, the county’s designated local arts agency, periodically reports upcoming cultural events to local Historic City News reporters for the benefit of our readers.
Florida Department of Veterans Affairs Executive Director Mike Prendergast informed Historic City News that he will announce the appointment of a new administrator for the Clyde E. Lassen State Veterans’ Nursing Home in St. Johns County tomorrow.
St. Johns County Supervisor of Elections, Penny Halyburton, and Assistant Supervisor Vicky Oakes, spoke to Historic City News Editor Michael Gold today; as they worked on their last election together before Halyburton retires on August 31st.
St. Johns County Republican Party Chairman Harlan Mason reported to Historic City News that tomorrow night, the Republican Executive Committee will convene an election to fill the vacancy of Corresponding Secretary.
September marks the 14th Annual Columbia Restaurant Community Harvest program and Historic City News has learned that 5% of all guests’ lunch and dinner checks will be donated to the charitable organization of their choice.
A two-hour City Commission workshop, before Monday’s regular City Commission meeting, focused on remodeling of the Visitor Information Center as an event venue and a review of city codes for better use of the promenade.
Police Chief Loran Lueders told Historic City News that a redesign to accommodate safety requirements at the St. Francis House shelter will result in eight beds being assigned for City Police and the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.