Here’s a suggestion for Historic City News readers who want to explore St Augustine’s famous Night of Lights but don’t want the hassle of driving in and out of traffic — try the Holly Jolly Trolley this year.

Approved in a 4-1 vote during Monday evening’s city commission meeting, with Vice Mayor Nancy Sikes-Kline dissenting, the City of St Augustine rolled out their new “brand identity” — an image to be trademarked and licensed by the city for everything from apparel, to coffee mugs, to carry-bags, to baseball caps.

Gwendolyn Duncan reported to Historic City News today that ACCORD, Inc will be spreading a little Holiday Cheer on Monday, December 17th, from 6-8 p.m., when they hold their Annual Membership Christmas Party.

St Paul School of Excellence reported to Historic City News that, in conjunction with Lead the Way Daycare, they will present their “2012 Holiday Performance” on Thursday, December 13, 2012.

Historic City News readers looking for something interesting to do this week have a lot of holiday entertainment choices to select from.

Mark Schmitt announced to local Historic City News reporters that Florida Living History will present the “Second Annual Christmas in Old St Augustine” heritage event by torch and candlelight on the shores of beautiful Matanzas Bay.

Pat Syeles has invited the Romanza community and Historic City News readers to attend their annual Holiday Gathering tomorrow, December 11 at Sakura Restaurant located at 120 San Marco Avenue in St Augustine between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

St Johns County Junior Alliance of Medicine spokesperson Jeani Taliaferro, wants to educate Historic City News readers in the community about what she says has become an urgent cause for their group — spreading the message about the dangers of childhood obesity.