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.

October is only two weeks away and VCB Commuications Manager Barbara Golden reported to Historic City News that there’s no better time for artists, photographers and art lovers to visit this beautiful part of Old Florida.

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

St. Johns River Community College reported to Historic City News that they will hold informational orientations for their Educator Preparation Institute, including the St. Augustine Campus.

Communications Director Jay Humphreys with the St. Augustine Visitors and Convention Bureau updated Historic City News on this weekend’s entertainment events including the grand opening of the Cyprian Center for Expressive Arts.

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.

Florida School of the Arts reported to Historic City News that they will present Diane Samuels’ “Kindertransport” September 24 – 26 at 7:30 p.m. and September 27 at 2:30 p.m. on the FloArts Main Stage Theatre of the St. Johns River Community College Palatka campus. Admission is $5.