Category: Community

This is another installment in a series of articles that Historic City News has been fortunate to receive permission to publish; taken from a collection of nostalgic memories recorded by Geoffrey B. Dobson.

Priscilla Proctor, Coordinator of College and Public Relations, reported to Historic City News that James Rowell, Ph.D., assistant professor of religion at Flagler College, has published his first book, “Gandhi and Bin Laden: Religion at the Extremes,” through University Press of America.

The St. Johns Cultural Council has reported to Historic City News that on Monday, Septmember 28, 2009, the doors will open and buffet dinner will start at 6:00 p.m. for the popular “Dinner and a Movie” hosted at Gypsy Cab.

Christine McMillan, Communications & Events Director for the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine, reported to Historic City News that a special mass will celebrate the life and work of Saint Vincent de Paul; patron of charitable societies and founder of the Congregation of the Mission.

Historic City News invites our readers to experience Opus 39’s new menu style; including Chef’s 5-course menu Spontane.

Habitat Conservation Coordinator Tara Dodson reported to Historic City News that more volunteers are needed for the St. Johns County Habitat Conservation Washback Program to protect sea turtles.

The Padrão dos Descobrimentos is a Monument to the Discoveries that celebrates the Portuguese who took part in the Age of Discovery of the 15th and 16th centuries. It is located on the estuary of the Tagus River in the Belem parish of Lisboa, Portugal, where ships departed to their often unknown destinations.