County recruiting volunteers for parks
Betsy Clarkson, Superintendent of Recreation, reported to Historic City News that the Recreation and Parks Department is recruiting volunteers to assist in parks across St. Johns County.
Category: Community
Rhythm and Ribs entertainment line-up
St Augustine Sunrise Rotary member Martha Graham announced to local Historic City News reporters the entertainment lineup for this year’s Rhythm and Ribs Festival.
Saturday parade delays downtown traffic
Cathy Dupont informed Historic City News that the St. Patrick’s Day Parade scheduled for Saturday, March 12th at 10:00 a.m. will necessitate a number of disruptions of traffic in parts of downtown St. Augustine.
Marine makes stop on 4600 mile bike tour
Philip Freimann announced to local Historic City News reporters that former Marine, Steve Rife, is staying in St. Augustine tonight as he makes his way on the second leg of his charity bicycle ride from San Diego, California to Augusta, Maine.
Irrigation rules change on Sunday
St. Johns County reminds Historic City News readers that landscape irrigation rules will change on Sunday, March 13th when residents set their clocks forward for daylight savings time.
Flagler to co-host Franciscan conference
Priscilla Proctor reported to Historic City News that Flagler College will co-host an international Franciscan Conference, “From La Florida to La California” from March 24th through March 26th.
Celtic Music and Arts Festival
America’s oldest city will boldly reassert its remarkable Spanish Celtic colonial roots and its strong Irish-Scottish heritage March 11 – 17 when St. Augustine celebrates its first Celtic Music and Arts Festival in the city’s historic district.
Sneak peek of Madagascar lemur exhibit
Molly Ebersold sent word to local Historic City News reporters that the St. Augustine Alligator Farm and Zoological Park is opening its newest exhibit — an animated group of red ruffed lemurs.