Kiwanis of Historic St. Augustine announced to local Historic City News reporters that they will hold their annual Pancake Breakfast Fund Raiser on October 15th, from 8:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at The Allegro, located at 1101 Plantation Island Drive South in St. Augustine.

Family Integrity Program organizers have informed Historic City News that a new foster care recruitment effort has begun in conjunction with the Seventh Judicial Circuit of the Department of Children and Families.

The romance and unforgettable local beauty of St. Augustine will form the backdrop for “Fifteen and Forever” – a comprehensive expo devoted to everything needed for the perfect wedding or quinceańera according to an announcement received by Historic City News this week.

Thanks to Brian Thompson for informing Historic City News about the fall season kickoff by the Flagler College Theatre Arts Department with a six-show production of “Les Liaisons Dangereuses” by Christopher Hampton; presented by special arrangement with Samuel French.

Jeffrey Edel, U. S. Park Ranger and Historic Weapons Supervisor at the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, told Historic City News that during the 19th century, the Spanish fort in St. Augustine was quite a curiosity.

Local Historic City News reporters learned that the St. Johns Cultural Council is seeking nominations for the fourth annual “Recognizing Outstanding Women in the Arts” awards.

Kim Brumfield, Community Awareness Coordinator for the Betty Griffin House in St. Johns County, reported to Historic City News that a candlelight vigil and silent witness exhibit would be held tomorrow in honor of victims and survivors of domestic violence in our community.

Terry Shoemaker, a candidate to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Florida District 20 House member, Bill Proctor, informed Historic City News that he will address the regular meeting of the Republican Club of St. Augustine at their second-Monday-of-the-month meeting on October 10th.