January 2023

Fun Things to do if you LOVE ART

​MIX IT UP AT 
ST. AUGUSTINE ART 
ASSOCIATION
JANUARY 6 to 29
In this non-traditional exhibit, artists push the boundaries of the norm. Works reflect subjects — or perhaps a new perspective on traditional subjects — a variety of mediums and experiments with mediums, 2D and 3D. Mix It Up is on display both in-gallery and online. Admission is free and gallery hours are Tuesdays through Sundays from 1-4 p.m. 22 Marine St., St. Augustine, FL 32084  www.staaa.org


SUNDAYS AT STETSON'S 
AT BELUTHAHATCHEE
JANUARY 8
Presented by The Stetson Kennedy Foundation and St. Johns County Parks, this monthly folk music concert series features artists who reflect the values, spirit, and goals of Stetson Kennedy. Shows are from 2-4 p.m. and admission is a suggested donation of $20 per person. All proceeds support the Sundays at Stetson's concert series. Tours of Beluthahatchee (Stetson's cottage) may be available. Beluthahatchee Park, 1501 SR 13 N., Fruit Cove. (904) 206-8304 
www.facebook.com/SundaysAtStetsons


VILANO BEACH 
ARTISAN MARKET WALK
January 21
The Vilano Beach Market Walk takes place from 4-8 p.m. along the sidewalks near the Vilano Beach Pier. Local artisan-made items, plants, home décor, datil pepper sauces, and much more. Free parking and admission. Vilano Beach Pier, 259 Vilano Rd., St. Augustine. www.vilanobeachfl.com
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FIRST FRIDAY GARDEN WALK AT 
WASHINGTON OAKS GARDENS 
STATE PARK
JANUARY 6
Join a Ranger on the First Friday of every month for a garden walk. Learn about the history of Washington Oaks while exploring the formal gardens. The walk starts in the Garden parking lot at 10 a.m. and is approximately one hour. No registration required. Walk included with park entry fee of $5 per vehicle. For more information, visit  www.washingtonoaks.org.


ST. AUGUSTINE ART AND CRAFT FESTIVAL
JANUARY 7, 8
Visit this festival featuring handmade items such as ceramics, stained glass, photography, soaps and more at the St. Johns County Ocean Pier Park. Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach 352-344-0657 www.tnteventsinc.com

Fun Things to do if you LOVE NATURE

​FAMILY SEINING AT GTM RESEARCH 
RESERVE
JANUARY 14

Hosted by the GTM Research Reserve, you're invited to join docents from 9-11 a.m. to learn how to pull a seine net. Participants will collect fish and crabs as well as learn about their habitats and role in the environment. Waders and boots provided. The program is included with regular admission to the reserve and takes place in the Environmental Education Center. 505 Guana River Rd., Ponte Vedra Beach 904-823-4500  www.gtmnerr.org

MATANZAS INLET HIKE
JANUARY 16

Join GTM Research Reserve partnered with the National Parks Service on this guided interpretive walk around the Matanzas Inlet. Your guide will explain the inlet dynamics and movement of the sand as the sea constantly rearranges the shore. Hikers will explore the incredibly rich and diverse communities of plants and animals throughout the ecosystem and witness how hurricanes have affected the inlet. This event meets at the Matanzas Inlet west parking lot. This event is free, but registration is required.904-823-4500, Matanzas inlet8655 A1A Str., St. Augustine, FL 32080 www.gtmnerr.org

GUIDED EXPLORATION HIKE 
OF THE GTM RESEARCH RESERVE
JANUARY 7

On the first Saturday of the month from 9-11 a.m., visitors can learn about the cultural history of the Guana Peninsula as well as the natural biodiversity during a guided hike. Find out about the peninsula’s 5,000 years of human history, including how native peoples used estuarine resources, what European plantation life was like, and current efforts to learn about and save these resources. Meet at the GTM Research Reserve’s Trailhead Pavilion located west of the Guana Dam. Wear comfortable closed-toe shoes. There is a $3 per vehicle parking fee. Reservations are required and space is limited.505 Guana River Rd. Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082  www.gtmnerr.org


Nocatee
Farmers Market
January 21
Come out to the Nocatee Farmers Market on the 3rd Saturday of the month from 10:00am-1:00pm!  Open to the public; weather permitting. Each month features a different fun and interactive theme!  The Nocatee Farmers Market is full of activities, shows, and demonstrations for the entire family. With so much to do, everyone is sure to have a great time. This market offers a wide variety of selections including the freshest locally grown produce and herbs as well as homemade jams, jellies, home-baked goods, hand-stitched quilts, plants, art, and pottery items.www.sjchc.org

Fun things to do if you LOVE CULTURE

​SAINT AUGUSTINE 
FILM FESTIVAL
JANUARY 12 to 15
Screenings of more than 50 independent films take at multiple venues throughout downtown St. Augustine. 954-520-3191. 14 Granada St., St. Augustine, FL 32084. Tickets and the 2023 film schedule at www.staugfilmfest.com.

Jacksonville Symphony
January 22
7:30 p.m. to 9:30 pm Regularly heard on more than 250 public radio stations across the country on Performance Today.  In 2018, the orchestra was selected as one of four orchestras from across the country to participate in the 2020 SHIFT: A Festival of American orchestras in Washington, D.C. Ticket Prices: $50.00 – Adult | $10.00 – Students. There is no parking at Lewis Auditorium. Price includes parking at St. Johns County Council on Aging, 180 Marine Street and shuttle service to and from the venue. emmaconcerts.com/eve


Cruisers Car Club Cruise-In
January 21 
Check out the classic cars during the St. Augustine Cruisers Car Club Cruise-In.  Every 3rd Saturday of the month (except December) from 5:00pm-7:00pm at the Classic Car Museum. Cruise-In includes music, door prizes, 50/50 drawing and fun.  Stop by and check us out! The Cruisers promote interest in various types of special auto activities, create good fellowship and sportsmanship among the members, and support charities.

​Fun things to do if you LOVE HISTORY

​​FREEDOM TRAIL 
TROLLEY TOURS W/ 
HISTORIAN DAVID NOLAN
JANUARY 14 & 18
Renowned historian and author, David Nolan, with the Accord Freedom Trail Organization, conducts Freedom Trail Trolley Tours on select Saturdays. Tours start at 8:45 a.m. (2 hours) from the Willie Galimore Center, 399 S. Riberia St., St. Augustine. Visit the sites that played major roles in the civil rights demonstrations of 1964 including churches, meeting locations, homes of key local civil rights leaders and places where non-violent protesters were attacked. This tour will be limited by the size of the trolley and reservations are required. For reservations and cost, call 904-347-1382. 
www.accordfreedomtrail.org

DR. M.L. KING 
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION 
JANUARY 15, 16
This event is hosted by the Dr. Martin Luther King Celebration Committee of St. Johns County and begins with a birthday celebration on January 15 with the Youth of the Church at St. Paul AME Church, 85 M.L. King Ave. at 4 p.m. On January 16, a commemorative breakfast takes place from 7:30-9:30 a.m. in the Virginia Room at Flagler College, 50 Sevilla St. For the breakfast, the cost is $30 per ticket and the guest speaker is Dr. Diana L. Greene, Superintendent of Duval County Public Schools. Following the breakfast at 10:30 a.m., a silent march begins at 86 M. L. King Ave. and ends at the Plaza de la Constitución at 11 a.m. where guest speaker, Reverend Dr. Gary Williams of Hopewell Church will provide a presentation. 904-501-4893 
www.mlksjc.org

IT STARTS WITH US: HONORING 
DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING
JANUARY 16
Join the West Augustine Improvement Association and the Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center in a panel discussion honoring the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The panel will focus on the national theme of Martin Luther King day, “It Starts With Me,” focusing on ways to transform unjust systems and build a beloved community. Admission is free. It takes place at the Lincolnville Museum Cultural Center, 102 Martin Luther King Ave., St. Augustine. 
www.Lincolnvillemuseum.org

Conquistador 
Festival 2023
January 21
Join us at St. Johns County Fairgrounds for the Conquistador Festival. Gates open at Noon.   The event had previously been scheduled for June 25, 2022. Celebrating First Responders!  Funds raised go to non-profits supporting First Responders in St. Johns County. Includes SJSO PAL, FLNG Foundation, K9s for Warriors, and Horse Therapy Center. Live Music by Kaylee Rose | Whiskey Heart | Special Appearance by John Rich. Games * Food * Laser Tag * Video Games * Kids Events * Traveling Space Dome * Local Vendors For tickets visit Website:
https://conquistadorfestival.com/

Martin Luther King Jr.
January 15, 1929 -April 4, 1968

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​I have a Dream

...And if America is to be a great nation, this must become true. So let freedom ring from the prodigious hilltops of New Hampshire. Let freedom ring from the mighty mountains of New York. Let freedom ring from the heightening Alleghenies of Pennsylvania. Let freedom ring from the snow-capped Rockies of Colorado. Let freedom ring from the curvaceous slopes of California. But not only that: Let freedom ring from Stone Mountain of Georgia. Let freedom ring from Lookout Mountain of Tennessee. Let freedom ring from every hill and molehill of Mississippi. From every mountainside, let freedom ring.

-Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.