January 2020

​January 5th
Bird Walk for Beginners at 
Fort Caroline National Memorial
Fort Caroline is a great migration hot spot - part of the National Park Service’s Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve; some of the last untouched coastal habitat in northeast Florida. We will bird around the park. Depending on the time of year, we might see painted buntings, migrant warblers, a number of woodpecker species and two or three types of vireo. Meet at the Visitor center. Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve / Fort Caroline National Memorial 12713 Fort Caroline Rd, Jacksonville, Florida 32225 (904) 641-7155 10am-12noon

January 5th 
Under The Oaks Jam
Please bring your instrument(s) and a chair, and song or two to share. Listeners are welcome too! The Mandarin Museum and 1898 St. Joseph’s Mission Schoolhouse for African-American Children, which illustrate some of the rich history of Mandarin, will be open to visit. The museum is located at: Walter Jones Historical Park 11964 Mandarin Road Mandarin, FL 32223 hosted by Mandarin Museum & Historical Society 2pm

January 4th & 5th
HMS Pinafore by First Coast Opera
In this nautical satire, the Captain’s daughter has captured the attention of two men: a lowly sailor Ralph Rackstraw and the pompous Sir Joseph Porter. Only the mysterious Little Buttercup can unravel the ensuing mess of class rivalries and mistaken identities. Infectious tunes and clever wit make this G&S comedy at its best! Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College Fully-staged with orchestra $40 for adults / Children admitted free with paid adult ticket. Firstcoastopera.com 904-417-5555

January 8th
904 Naturalists Series ~ Exploring the Life of Mammals
In Exploring the Life of Mammals, we will get to know six different mammals indigenous to Northeast Florida both in and out of the classroom. Be prepared to write, draw, envision, and possibly track an animal of your choice, in your own way. To reveal the story of an animal’s life you will need to learn the first written language left behind by its creator. FREE, but you must register for the entire program to attend. For more info, contact AyoLane Halusky at [email protected] or 904-209-0348. 3:00 to 6:00pm Friends of the Main Library St. Augustine
1960 N Ponce de Leon Blvd, Saint Augustine, Florida 32084

January 11th
2nd Annual Autism Awareness Night Game
Join us as the Jax Icemen fight on the ice for autism; VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. 300 A Philip Randolph Blvd, Jacksonville, Florida 32202 7pm

January 16th
The Art of Pop: A Warhol 
Dinner Party
The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, 829 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville, Florida 32204. Celebrate the start of 2020 and the Museum’s recent acquisition of works by artist and pop-culture icon, Andy Warhol. Join us as we journey back to 1977, when pant legs were big and disco ruled the world! We will honor this legendary American artist and reimagine the Terry Gallery as our very own Studio 54. Whether you are dripping in sequins or chic in vintage Halston, be ready to boogie during this evening of glitz and glamour. 6pm to 9pm

January 16th-19th
The 10th Annual Saint Augustine 
Film Festival (SAFF) runs January 16 – 19 with movies at Lewis Auditorium, Corazon Cinema & Café and Gamache-Koger Theater.  Tickets to individual films are $10 Gen Admission and $8 seniors (60 & up).  There are three different Film Badges: ALL ACCESS provides entrance to all films at any venue plus the four parties (see below) for $180; ALL FILM provides entrance to all films at any venue $120; LEWIS provides entrance to all films at Lewis Auditorium and Gamache-Koger $70.The Festival will show 21 Feature Films, 10 Documentaries and 11 Shorts plus a selection of Flagler College student films. www.StAugFilmFest.com.

January 24th
Indigo Girls
Ponte Vedra Concert Hall 1050 A1A N, Ponte Vedra, Florida 32082. The Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, in partnership with Flying Saucer Presents, will welcome Grammy-award winning indie folk duo The Indigo Girls. Tickets: $48.00 – General Admission Standing Room Only. Doors open at 7pm with the show beginning at 8pm

January 25th
Jacksonville Tiny Homes Expo
Enjoy Food Trucks, vendors and local businesses / entrance fee $5/ Orange Park Mall 1910 Wells Rd Ste 1096A, Orange Park, Florida 32073 10am to 7pm

January 25th
Wine & Trucks
12 to 6pm; Who says a bottle of wine can’t pair perfectly with casual eats? Edible Northeast Florida’s 2nd annual community wine and food festival will feature a ticketed wine-tasting area and local food truck fare, along with live music, craft beer, and local vendors. If you love wine and you love food, this is one local event you won’t want to miss!  2670 Phyllis St, Jacksonville, FL 32204-3016, United States

​January 25th
A Night for Heroes Gala
A Night for Heroes takes on special meaning in 2020, as UF Health Jacksonville celebrates its 150th year of service to the community. We hope you will help us mark this incredible milestone as we continue to highlight the exceptional care provided by UF Health TraumaOne, the only adult and pediatric Level I trauma center in the region. Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront 225 E Coastline Dr, Jacksonville, Florida 32202ticket
Tickets ufhealthjax.org

January 25th
Level 1 Venomous Handling Training
If you are a land manager, environmental consultant, first responder, zoo professional, herpetology enthusiast, photographer, or private citizen looking to learn how to safely handle and relocate venomous reptiles, this course is for you! This course is two days We have hosted our course at military installations, nature centers, and conservation facilities. Tree Hill Nature Center 7152 Lone Star Rd, Jacksonville, Florida 32211 9:30am to 3:30pm


January 25th & 26th
Old City Pirate Fest 2020
Do you long for the days when Pirates roamed the streets of St. Augustine? Would you like to walk the streets of the city where Famous Pirates once raided their fortunes??? Famous Pirates such as Andrew Ranson, Nicholas Grammont, Robert Searle and (Sir) Francis Drake... Join the St. Augustine Swashbucklers as we host the 2nd Annual “Oldest City Pirate Fest” in the Historic Colonial Quarter Downtown St. Augustine. 9am to 12pm/ 33 st. george st, Saint Augustine, Florida 32084

January 25th
A Historical Look into the Old Spanish Quarries
Experience a new perspective of the Old Spanish Quarries at Anastasia State Park in relation to the famous Castillo de San Marcos, and the survival of Saint Augustine. A fun and knowledgeable ranger will bring the history of the quarry to life, as you learn about the amazing work that occurred in the Old Spanish Quarries and the architecture that influenced the history of Saint Augustine. Weather permitting and subject to cancellation. Free with regular park admission fee. Anastasia State Park 300 Anastasia Park Rd, Saint Augustine, Florida 32080

January 28th
Sustainable Living
Join Park Naturalist Kelly Ussia for an interactive presentation about how to make your lifestyle more sustainable. Do you already have the reusable bags and water bottles, but want to know how to have a bigger environmental impact? Then this talk is for you. FREE and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact Kelly Ussia at [email protected] or 904-209-0335.  1:00 to 2:00pm Anastasia Island Library 124 Sea Grove Main Street, Saint Augustine, Florida 32080


January 29th
Let’s Talk Turtle
Join us in discovering the wonderful sea turtles of Anastasia State Park! You will learn about how we identify the turtle nests, hatching, and the great journey they begin after leaving the beach and the dangers they encounter in our oceans. This is a fun filled, energetic program about these miraculous animals who have been on Earth for millions of years! Free with regular park admission fees.  10 to 11am Anastasia State Park; 300 Anastasia Park Rd, Saint Augustine, Florida 32080

February 1st
Creekside High School Band 
Community Yard Sale!
The band at Creekside High School is the largest organization in the school with over 200 band members, and they are still wearing uniforms from when the school opened in 2008!  The Band Boosters are having a yard sale and all proceeds will go towards the purchase of new marching band uniforms.  Please come shop with us and support the band, coffee and donuts will also be available for purchase.  9am – 2pm at the Creekside High School parking lot (100 Knights Lane, Saint Johns FL 32259)