Beach cleanup is Saturday
The Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve (GTM) will conduct a beach cleanup on Saturday, March 23. Meet at 9:30 a.m. at the GTM Research Reserve Visitor Center, 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, where gloves and trash bags will be provided. Participants will be directed to a specific beach for cleanup. Hat, insect repellent, water and sunscreen are recommended. Email Candace.Killian@FloridaDEP.gov to participate.
Palm Valley Market every Tuesday
The Palm Valley Market is held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Tuesday inside the Palm Valley Community Center, 148 Canal Road. The market offers fresh produce, baked goods, local honey, tea, seasonal treats, soap, jewelry, plants and more.
Believing in Girls Breakfast is March 28
Pace Center for Girls will hold its Believing in Girls Breakfast on Thursday, March 28, at the Florida Blue Conference Center, 4800 Deerwood Campus Parkway, Jacksonville. Coffee and networking at 8 a.m. Program is 8:30 to 10 a.m. The breakfast is complimentary. Guests will have an opportunity to make a donation in support of Pace Jacksonville. To register, go to facebook.com/pacejacksonville. For more information, go to pacecenter.org/locations/Jacksonville.
Ponte Vedra Woman's Club to meet
The Ponte Vedra Woman's Club will hold its monthly happy hour for members and friends at 5:30 p.m. April 2 at Sawgrass Marriott, Ponte Vedra Beach. This is an informal gathering for women to get to know each other and introduce their friends to club members.
Register to attend at pontevedrawomansclub.com/eventregistrations.php.
For further information, email Membership@pontevedrawomansclub.com.
Party for Prevention planned
St. Augustine Youth Services will host the St. Johns County 2024 “Party for Prevention” to bring awareness of the issues surrounding child abuse and neglect while providing resources and entertainment to attendees. Local agencies and vendors will be onsite and activities for children and families will be provided. A free light dinner will also be provided, with desserts available for purchase.
The free event will be held 4-7 p.m. April 3 at the main campus, 201 Simone Way, St. Augustine.
For further information, go to sayskids.org/events.
SAYS has provided critical mental health services to youth for more than 34 years, currently operating three community programs serving youth and young adults up to age 25, and residential therapeutic group homes for boys ages 6-17 who have experienced emotional trauma or abuse.
— Compiled by Shaun Ryan
