Historic City News readers are encouraged to visit the campus of Stetson University in Deland this Thursday, October 6th, for a perspective on modern-day slavery among farmworkers.

St. Augustine Humane Society’s Operations Director, Carolyn Smith, told local Historic City News reporters that judging in their “Pin up Paws” calendar was concluded yesterday and the winners have been notified.

Guild publicist Jane Sims reported to Historic City News that Tale Tellers of St. Augustine would hold an open house for those interested in learning more about the art of storytelling and their organization.

Sister Sonya Jones, Director of the Saint Paul Evangelistic Outreach Ministry, has invited Historic City News readers to attend a gospel night event this Friday, October 7th beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the St. Paul A.M.E. Church located at 85 M.L. King Avenue in St. Augustine.

Gina Busscher told Historic City News reporters that the Bridge of Lions on State Road A1A in St. Augustine is scheduled to be closed to all traffic Tuesday night (October 4) beginning at 10:00 p.m. and reopening by 4:00 a.m. Wednesday morning.

Historic City News was notified by the City of St. Augustine that beginning Tuesday, October 4th, the St. Augustine Fire Department will begin conducting “flow tests” on fire hydrants in the area south of King Street.

Betty Griffin House Thrift Shoppes suggest Historic City News readers who want an original, creative Halloween costume that does not come from a pre-packaged box, to try something different that no one else will have.