Director of Public Affairs Paul K. Williamson informed local reporters at Historic City News that the City Manager’s office received word this morning that, because of “unavoidable delays with the maintenance”, the carousel will not return until Friday, November 4th.

St. Johns County Energy Efficiency Coordinator Lowry Shuler invites Historic City News readers to attend the free energy efficiency workshops in November to learn how to build or retrofit and save money using energy efficiency techniques.

Donna Lueders reported to Historic City News that over 70 people came out to the King and Bear Golf Course at World Golf Village last week to participate in a charity golf tournament to benefit the St. Johns County Education Foundation.

Tracy Glochau informed Historic City News that she recently coordinated a fundraising event to raise money and awareness for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

The St. Johns County Medical Alliance announced to local Historic City News reporters that they would host the Holiday Wonderland Boutique from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Monday, November 21 in Flagler Hospital’s Osceola Room located at 400 Health Park Boulevard in St. Augustine.

Historic City News received word from the City of St. Augustine that the J&S Carousel at Davenport Park, adjacent to the Main Public Library, will be closed for maintenance from Monday, October 31 through Thursday, November 4.

Wendy Manucy informed Historic City News reporters that St. Johns County has teamed up with Advanced Disposal to get a jump on America Recycles Day by conducting a confidential document-shredding event — free to St. Augustine and St. Johns County residents.