Candlelight vigil for domestic violence victims
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.
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.
In conjunction with the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church’s 14th annual Greek Festival on Saturday, October 8th, Historic City News has learned that there will be a fun run through downtown St. Augustine starting at 9:00 a.m. and concluding by 10:00 a.m.
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.