Calendar of Events
Sat * May 3 * 10 am to 1 pm
ONE BIG OCEAN
Annual Environmental Education Fair for hundreds of elementary school students by special invitation. Includes forming an aerial art piece in the sand. Sponsored by Friends of A1A Scenic & Historic Coastal Byway. 425-8055.
Sat * May 4 * 3 pm to dusk
SUNSET CELEBRATION AT VILANO PIER
Vendors, music, entertainment and the incredible sunset. Strolling encouraged, especially by dog walkers. Adoption dogs and A1A Dog Training demos. 540-0402 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for information or to be a vendor.
Sat * May 4 * late afternoon
PLASTIC BOTTLE BOAT RACE
Co-sponsored by Vilano Beach Main Street and the St. Augustine Yacht Club at the Yacht Club. Students from third, fourth and fifth grades at Ketterlinus Elementary School will build 12 six foot boats to be raced by their teachers. Because of the large number of students, teachers, parents, siblings attending and limitations on available space, parking and viewing, the general public in the County is not invited. Next year when the race returns to the Vilano Inlet Marina, there will more space for onlookers. Official volunteers, sponsors and contributors to the fund raising raffle, however, are welcome. Contact 687-4625 or 501-5545.
Sat * May 4 * First Light
WILDWOOD INSHORE FISHING TOURNAMENT
At Boating Club, 611 Boating Club Road. Benefits St. Augustine Youth Services (SAYS). Children free with an adult on the boat. $25 per adult. Redfish, Trout & Flounder. Contact: John Ravan, 540-6153 or Kate Copeland, 501-2357.
Sat * May 4 * Social 9am, Meeting 9:30am
Vilano Community Garden Planning Meeting
At the North Shores Community Center, 120 Meadow Way Contact: Tisa Chamberlain, President:(770) 597-4904, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or more info: click here
Sat * May 4 * 7:45 am to 5 pm
COAST GUARD AUXILIARY
BOATING SAFETY COURSE
Knowledge to obtain the Florida Boater’s Card. At St. Johns River State College off S.R. 16. Must register prior to class. Vic Acquino, 460-0243.
Sat * May 4 * 10 am to 2 pm
WE’RE GOIN’ TO THE DAWGS PET WALK
To raise funds for K9s for Warriors. At Nombre de Dios Mission Grounds Events Field. Sign up sponsors so each lap you and your pet complete raises $10 to help provide a service dog for a wounded warrior. There will also be a service dog exhibition, dog training workshop and Pet Parade. Sponsored by the Altrusa International Club. For information or sponsorships: Eileen Holden, 829-0823. www.k9sforwarrors.org.
May 6 to May 23
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA INTERNS HERE
Students and faculty from the Department of Hospitality Management will interface with local businesses to help with area promotion and marketing, particularly for the September Florida Main Street Conference. 540-0402.
Mon * May 13 * 7 pm
NORTH SHORES SOCIAL PARTY
At the Community Center * 120 Meadow Avenue. Come meet some of the Vilano Community Gardners who are hosting this party. Have fun, meet new people, learn about how North Shores Improvement Association and Vilano Beach Main Street have benefitted our community and contributed to our quality of life. Bingo, 50/50 raffle. Refreshments. Bring your drink of choice. Beer and wine available to purchase. 501-5545.
Sat * May 18 * Social 9am, Meeting 9:30am
Vilano Community Garden Planning Meeting
At the North Shores Community Center, 120 Meadow Way Contact: Tisa Chamberlain, President:(770) 597-4904, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or more info: click here
Sat * May 18 * 8 am to 4 pm
NATIONAL SAFE BOATING WEEK KICKOFF
At VILANO BEACH RAMP
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and St. Johns County Unified Marine Response Consortium will present a boating safety outreach activity exhibit combined with free vessel safety check station. Marine flare, CPR, firefighting demonstrations, boat displays, including U.S. Coast Guard, County Sheriff and Fire Rescue Offices, City of St. Augustine Police and Fire Departments, Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission and U.S. Customs Border Protection. (904) 347-5757.
Sun * May 19 * 12 noon to 5 pm
SEA TURTLE FESTIVAL
At the Downtown City Marina. Possible visit by a sea turtle. Sponsored by Keepers of the Coast. Visit www.keepersofthecoast.org.
Sat * June 1 * Social 9am, Meeting 9:30am
Vilano Community Garden Planning Meeting
At the North Shores Community Center, 120 Meadow Way Contact: Tisa Chamberlain, President:(770) 597-4904, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or more info: click here
Sat * June 1 * Gun goes off 8 am
17th ANNUAL 5K RUN OVER THE BRIDGE
COUNTRY BREAKFAST
& COMMUNITY FLEA MARKET
At and behind the Community Center in the Park, 120 Meadow Avenue. Run registration the night before in the Center, 5 to 7 pm. Saturday registration 7 am, or register online at www.VilanoBeachFL.com. Race begins 8 am. Special Kids Fun Run. Different male and female age categories. Managed by Ancient City Road Runners. Up to 300 runners expected. Volunteers and Sponsors needed. The Breakfast begins in the Center at 8 am. Flea Market open to first come first served at no cost. 824-1761, 377-1761.
Sat * June 1 * 10 am to 2 pm
MARINA DAY AT
CAMACHEE HARBOR MARINA
This is a National Marina Day, celebrated by our own Camachee Marina with a fun event for all family members to enjoy. Kids model sailboat race, pirate invasion with cannon firing, black powder rifles and sword fights. Dunk tank, casting contest, blindfold dinghy race, carnival games, knot tying contest, powdered donut scallywag. Educational displays, boat rides, sailing demos, nautical flea market and vendors, silent auction, boat displays. Fundraiser for Rodeheaver Boys Ranch. Wendy Thomson, 687-4625, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Sat * June 1 * 3 pm to dusk
SUNSET CELEBRATION
AT VILANO PIER
Vendors, music, entertainment and the incredible sunset. Strolling encouraged, especially by dog walkers. Adoption dogs and A1A Dog Training demos. 540-0402 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for information or to be a vendor.
Sat * June 1 * 4 pm
BLUEBIRD OF HAPPINESS DEDICATION
at the Vilano Beach Pier during Sunset Celebration. Iconic 1950s symbol of motor court tourism originally painted orange and used to sell orange juice to tourist is now the Vilano Beach welcome icon donated back to Vilano Beach by the William Porter family and restored through generous donations of community supporters.
Mon * June 3 deadline
CALL FOR NATURE ART
St. Augustine Art Association’s Annual Nature & Wildlife Art Exhibition, July 27 to August 31. At 22 Marine Street gallery. Juried fine art contest prizes total $5,000 including a $2,000 Best in Show Award. Details at www.staaa.org, 824-2310.
Tues * June 4 * 6 pm
A1A DOG TRAINING
Beginning of the next 4 week course held on Tuesdays at the North Shores Fire House. Six Legged Fun. Combination obedience and agility. Saving the world one dog at a time. Can’t wait? Private Training at your home: (904) 377-0037, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , www.a1adogtraining.com.
Sat * June 8 * 11 am to 3 pm
MARITIME HERITAGE FAMILY FUN DAY
At Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park. Free to County residents. Model boat building and races, youth sailing rigging, demonstrations, exhibits, knot tying, tug of war, storytelling, prizes, cannon firing, food. See the building of the 16th Century Chalupa in process. Sponsored by the Maritime Heritage Foundation in partnership with the Fountain of Youth and St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum, www.staugmaritimeheritage.com. Wendy Thomson, 687-4625, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Mon to Fri * June 10 to 14 * 9 am to 12 noon
COLOR YOUR WORLD ART CAMP
Grades 3 to 8 students will create giant paper mache monsters. Well-known children’s art teacher, Joanna Vausberg, will help students design and create their own monsters from paper mache and paint. The cost of $130 includes course, all materials and snacks. To be held at the North Shores Community Center on Meadow Avenue or across the street at the artist’s studio, depending on number of students enrolled. Please register by email to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
June 10 to Aug 12 * Weekly
YACHT CLUB JUNIOR SAILING PROGRAM
Summer sessions for ages 6 to 12 from 9 am to 3 pm. Class size limited to 14 sailors. Register online at www.sayc2000.com. 687-4625.
Weeks of July 9 & July 16 * Tues to Fri
SURF’S UP CAMP
At Serenata Beach Club. This year they will have new one day advanced field trips to places such as Sebastian Inlet. For kids, the ultimate in on-the-water surf and safety experience with an outstanding reputation. Eddie Zielman, 669-1269.
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SUNSET CELEBRATION
Vilano Beach Pier Vendors of Arts & Crafts, Refreshments, Live Music. More market vendors than ever before this month! Enjoy the breezes and the incredible Vilano Beach Sunset. First Saturday of every month. Presented by Vilano Beach Main Street. Info: Sallie O’Hara, 904-540-0402.
The First Sat of Every Month * 2 pm to Dusk
SUNSET CELEBRATION
A Vilano Beach Main Street Event at the Vilano Beach Pier.Come by land or water.
Music, entertainment, vendors. Watch the sunset.
1/5/2013 - Mike Henderson, jazz guitarist / Nease Percussion Band
2/2/2013 - Fracer, Windpipes
3/2/2013 - Stan Alston, pop and rock
4/6/2013 - Chris Kastle, acoustic guitarists with song
5/4/2013 - Dee McDuffie, celtic violin
6/1/2013 - Stan Alston, pop and rock BLUE BIRD DEDICATION
contact
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Every Sunday * 10:00 am & 11:00 am
CHURCH AT VILANO
10 am Bible Study, 10:45 am Coffee social, 11:00 Worship & Communion. Every Wednesday * 7 pm Prayer & Bible Study. At North Shores Community Center, 120 Meadow Avenue & Church House at 121 Meadow Avenue. 904- 808-8304.
Every Sun * 10:00 am
CHRISTIAN COMMUNION OF ST. AUGUSTINE
An interdenominational convergence ministry mission of Christ the Redeemer of Ponte Vedra. Call for current location. Full service with live music. 904-829-9283.
2nd Sat & Sun of each month * 12:30 pm to 4 pm
VESSEL SAFETY CHECKS at VILANO BOAT RAMP
12:30 to 4 pm * SAFETY VESSEL CHECKS at Vilano Boat Ramp, weather permitting, by U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 14-7. No charge. Prevent any citations for required items. Decal awarded. 904-347-5757. www.safetyseal.net.
PUBLIC LIBRARY CLASSES
Go to www.sjcpls.org/content/main-library for offerings at our Main Library location such as yoga, stretching, seniors vs. crime, AARP tax assistance, after school gaming and science lab, story times for babies, toddlers, preschool, PC and internet. 904-827-6931
Every Friday 11:30am
A A Meeting
North Shores Community Center, 120 Meadow Avenue.
