City Commissioner and Vice-Mayor Leanna Freeman addressed a small crowd of about fifty leaders of government and non-government service organization this morning, all of whom were eager to hear news of the site selection committee’s progress in finding a home for the homeless in St Johns County.
Linda Murray reported to Historic City News that St Paul School of Excellence, in St Augustine’s historically black Lincolnville neighborhood, will host an Open House for children entering kindergarten, first and second grade from 6:00-7:30 PM on Thursday, February 16, 2012.
The abundant cultural threads of St Augustine throughout the past 450 years will come to life in a colorful, entertaining and vibrant presentation of music, dance and food at the next Discover First America adventure program titled “St Augustine Tapestry”.
Dr William T Abare, Jr, announced to Historic City News that Flagler College is trying to raise $1 million by June 1st in order to qualify for a one-to-one match, $1 million endowment to be awarded from the William R. Kenan, Jr. Charitable Trust.
About ten residents, who live in the North City neighborhoods surrounding the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind, chartered a 15-passenger van and made the 204 mile drive to Tallahassee to object to approval of House Bill 1039; they were greeted with an opportunity to address a legislative committee — for 30 seconds.
St. Johns County Cultural Council, the county’s designated local arts agency, periodically reports upcoming arts, culture and heritage community events to local Historic City News reporters for the benefit of our readers.
Paul K Williamson, Public Affairs Director for the City of St. Augustine, announced to Historic City News today that as the 18th season of Nights of Lights ends, after tonight the city would be a little bit darker.
