Category: Community

Elaine Fraser, Owner and General Manager of the Oldest Wooden School House Historic Museum and Gardens, reported to Historic City News that participating in the first annual Columbia Marathon was fun and entertaining for her and her staff.

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.

St. Augustine Visitors and Convention Bureau Communications Director Jay Humphreys informed Historic City News reporters that after tomorrow’s big feast, it is beginning to look a lot like Christmas.

City Walks in St Augustine announced the launch of another fabulous walking tour for Historic City News readers — Tour de Chocolate debuts on Friday, November 25th.

Paul Williamson, spokesperson for the City of St Augustine, wants Historic City News readers to know that the Second Annual Toys-for-Tots Christmas Train will make its way through the city collecting new toys to help brighten a needy child’s Christmas morning.

Lance Thate reported to Historic City News that the Town Crier Committee recently made its regular rounds in St Augustine; mingling with the town folk and tourists alike this past Saturday.

The City of St. Augustine Public Works Department announced to Historic City News local reporters that they would be making improvements to the water main in some areas of town.

Historic City News readers who live near North Park Avenue, between Douglas Avenue and Barbour Place in St. Augustine are being notified by the City of St. Augustine Public Works officials that the precautionary boil water notice in their area has been rescinded.