Category: Community

Historic City News learned that on Saturday, October 25th, the Children’s Museum of St. Johns (CMSJ) will debut its newest hands-on, interactive activity for children at Ancient City Kids Day, a festival for children sponsored by EPIC Community Services.

Christine McMillan with Cathedral Ministries updated Historic City News on the upcoming events.

Historic City News has learned that’s the theme of the St. Johns Cultural Council’s November 29th art exhibit.

Research shows that communities rich in arts and culture consistently enjoy a better quality of life. In addition, the nonprofit arts and culture industry is an economic driver in our community — a clean, growth industry that supports jobs, generates government revenue, and is the cornerstone of tourism.

From the records of Cheryl Strickland St. Johns County Clerk of Court

Visitors and Convention Bureau Communications Director, Jay Humphreys, reminded Historic City News that, with more than four centuries worth of spooky thrills and eerie encounters waiting in the shadows, St. Augustine is the place to be for Halloween thrills and chills.

Historic City News learned that the St. Johns County Public Works Department will close Federal Point Road in Hastings to all traffic beginning October 20, 2008, through approximately February 2009 for the bridge replacement project.

In an an announcement from Cathy DuPont, Department of Public Affairs – City of St. Augustine, Historic City News learned that city officials will dedicate the new Water Treatment Plant in a ribbon cutting set for Wednesday, October 22nd at 10:00 a.m.