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Apr. 29, 2009 - Garbage Collection Moved to Monday in S. Ponte Vedra

John Foley, the General Manager of Seaboard, called me this afternoon to inform me that garbage pickup for the South Ponte Vedra area will be moved to Mondays starting May 25th, 2009. They will mail a letter to the impacted residents and also place information on their front door to alert them to this change. Recycling and yard trash pickups remain on Wednesday. This change impacts properties from 3rd Street (the castle and the way to Cap's) north.

This is a welcomed change and one that Friends of A1A championed. The residents on A1A in S. Ponte Vedra have complained for years about trash blowing on A1A Scenic and Historic Coastal Byway as garbage pick up has been on Thursday. As there are many vacation rentals in the area, many didn't put their trash out until Saturday or Sunday when they were leaving and the trash would sit out for days. An active letter writing campaign by the residents was beneficial to this requested change.

We thank John Foley and Seaboard for their willingness to work with the residents and listen to their concerns to make this happen.

 

 

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Apr. 12, 2009 - Vilano Beach Farmer's Market Every Sunday

Happy Easter!

From noon to 4 p.m. today is the first Sunday Market (a.k.a. Farmer's Market) at the Vilano Beach Pier. The Sunday Market will be every Sunday from noon - 4 p.m. Come support the community and find fresh produce, desserts, baked goods, on-site cooking, arts, crafts, entertainment and much more. George McGovern will be attending the market from around 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. McGovern has been an advocate for the local farmer and United Nations Food for Peace.

Approximately 40 vendors from Vilano Beach and surrounding areas will be out every Sunday.  Today's grand opening event will feature appearances by the Easter Bunny, so bring the kids!

"The Vilano Beach Pier is an ideal location to host a community market.  It is a beautiful newly renovated area that hasn't been utilized to its full potential.  This location is also extremely convenient for the Vilano Beach residents as well downtown St. Augustine residents and visitors,” says Market Manager, Mitch Hall. Mitch Hall is also the Market Manager for the very successful Wednesday Market held at the St. Augustine Pier.

The community has been planning this market for a year and we are excited to have it. The website is still under construction, but will have more photos and info as the event continues to grow. If you or someone you know is interested in being a vendor, space is limited, but there a few vendor spaces left.  For vendor and guest information, please contact Mitch at 904-540-8797.  The official website is www.thesundaymarket.com. Please click here for the vendor application.

For more information about Vilano Beach and the Vilano Beach Town Center, please visit http://VilanoBeachFL.com.

See you at the market!

 

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Apr. 5, 2009 - Vilano Beach April Events

 

 

Every Mon & Wed                       STUDY LAB & STUDENT TUTORING

 4 to 6 pm                                       After school help at the NSIA Community Center.  Grades 1 to 12.

                                                         Church at Vilano, 808-8304. No classes April 6, 8 or 13.

 

Every Wed, Fri & Sat Night                WINE TASTING

5:30 to 7:30 pm                                   Pawnee’s Café & Fine Wines, 165 Vilano RD, 824-2455

                                                                Friday $10, 6 wines.  Saturday $ 7, 4 wines. Case discounts.

 

Most Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat                    FUN FITNESS CLASSES

9:30 & 10:15 am                                  Harbor View Room at Kingfish Grill, Camachee Island

Tighten & Tone and Jazzercise.  Susan Rubin, instructor, 669-9638.  2 free visits.  8 visits $40, Saturday only, $4 each. Call for exact schedule.

 

Every Sun  9:30 & 10:30 am            CHURCH AT VILANO

Bible Study 9:30 am, Worship 10:30 am, except Easter.  Prayer & Bible Study on Wednesdays at 7 pm.  at North Shores Community Center, 120 Meadow Avenue.  808-8304. 

 

Every Sun   7:00 pm                          CHRISTIAN INTERDENOMINATIONAL SERVICE 806-8120

                                                                Full service with live music.  At the Vilano Surf Hut, 120 Vilano RD.

 

Every Sun  noon to 4 pm                 VILANO BEACH SUNDAY MARKET at the Pier

Beginning Easter Sunday, April 12.  A non-profit community service that provides fresh produce, baked goods, other foods and fine arts and crafts by local artists.  The Market does not have mass merchandised crafts, second hand or flea market items.  It is planned to be a first class open market experience for residents, visitors and tourists and to enhance community spirit.

 

 

Tues Apr 7  10am - 1pm                SEA TURTLE PATROL ORIENTATION SEMINAR

At University of Florida auditorium at Marineland (bring a lunch). Education by Florida Fish & Wildlife.  Cat Eastman 687-5153, 814-2172.

 

Wed Apr 8  5:30 & 7 pm                SUNSET-FULL MOON RIVER CRUISE

                                                                Cap’s On The Water Restaurant

An old fishing boat cruise down the intracoastal waterway to the City of St. Augustine & back.  Must be over 21.  Tickets are $10 on first come basis.  Leaves Cap’s dock promptly @ 5:30 & 7 pm.  4325 Myrtle Street off Third Street.  Carrie 819-8190.

 

Fri  Apr 10  8:30 am                 NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA DESIGNATION EFFORT

Action Plan Workshop.  At San Sebastian Winery.  Hosted by Historic Area Council and Chamber of Commerce. Guest speaker:  Dr. Jonathan Mabry, Santa Cruz (Arizona) Heritage Alliance.  209-0623, (765) 610-1684.

 

Sat  Apr 11  10 am – noon                Traditional EASTER EGG HUNT for Children 12 years or under

Open to North Shores families and guests only.  3 age categories.  Prizes and treats and arts & crafts.  Easter Bunny visit.  Children must be accompanied by adult.  Bring your own Easter basket.  Hunt begins at 10 am.

 

Sun Apr 12 6:15, 6:45 am            EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE

By the Church at Vilano.  Park on the beach at the Vilano Beach ramp.  808-8304. A 45-minute worship experience through drama, music, Scripture, and dance will begin at 6:45 AM.  Music for meditation on the beach will begin at 6:15 AM.  Musicians and dancers help awaken the Easter dawn.

 

Sun Apr 12  noon to 4 pm       Very First VILANO BEACH SUNDAY MARKET

Provided permitting is all in place, the first weekly outdoor afternoon market at the Pier Pavilion.  Fresh vegetables, bakery & food items, home made arts and crafts.  829-3440, 540-8797

 

Mon  Apr 13   7 pm                            NSIA FORUM – BEACH RESTORATION UPDATE

                                                                The Beach Restoration Association will present the findings of the

                                                                Engineering Report and Future Action Steps

 At the North Shores Community Center, 120 Meadow Avenue.  824-1212.

 

Wed  Apr 15  4 pm                          VILANO BEACH MAIN STREET PLANNING GROUP

                                                                At the Hampton Inn Oceanside on Vilano Road

Design * Economic Restructuring * Organization * Promotion.

(3rd Wednesday).  ”The best is yet to come.”  * 501-5891 * 824-1212

 

Thurs  Apr 16  6 pm                       ALTRUSA CLUB

Community minded international group of women who welcome new members.  (3rd Thurs)  At South Ponte Vedra Assn Center, SPV Blvd.  Janet Gandara.  823-1101

 

Fri  Apr 17  6 – 8 pm                      FISH TALES WINE TASTING

                                                                Fish Tales Market & Grill, Camachee Cove.  824-0900.                

 

Sat  Apr 18  2 pm                          FREE SKIMBOARD LESSONS

                                                                Vilano Surf Hut, 120 Vilano RD, 829-WAVE,  Call first to register.

Come to store first.  If under age 18, need adult consent waiver.  Sign up for Tai Chi classes.  vilanosurfhut@aol.com.  Call for daily beach and surf conditions.  806-8120 

Sat  Apr 18  10 am – 3 pm           Annual SEA TURTLE FESTIVAL

                                                           At County Pier. Call 209-3740.

 

Sat  Apr 18   9 - 5                              GARDEN CLUB SHOW at Epic Flower & Garden Exp

Sun  Apr 19  10 - 4                           At the Ag Center.   Jeannine Silcox 829-3086 & 829-3295.  

 

Mon  Apr 20   9 – 10:30 am         FITNESS, FOOD & MORE Weight Loss Class

At Harborview Room, Kingfish Grill.  Register by April 17.  Demo on tracking weight loss, food and drink samples, how to put together meals low in calories and fat.  When exercise is best. How to get results.  $10.  SusanLRubin@comcast.net, 669-9638

 

Sat  Apr 25  8 – 11 am            TURTLE TOWN BEACH CLEAN UP

                                                Register & get bags, gloves at Vilano Beach Ramp.Welcome

sea turtles by helping clean the beach. Choose any convenient beach you wish.  Community Service certificates available for students.  827-6980.  669-4327.

 

Wed, Apr 29  3 – 5 pm            FRIENDS OF A1A SCENIC BYWAY

                                                Whitney Hall Auditorium, Marineland.  425-8055, 540-0402.

                                                           

Wed  Apr 29 6:30 pm            WINE DINNER AT THE REEF.   5 wines from

the Grateful Palate in Australia.  $55.  Reservations req’d. 824-8008.

 

 

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