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May 2017

Special services at the synagogue

First Congregation Sons of Israel continues its Visiting Rabbi Series with Rabbi Barry Altman. Rabbi Altman will be returning with his guitar for a special Shavuot service and Erev Shabbat service. Thursday, June 1 at 5:30 p.m. will be the [Read More]

May 31, 2017 // 0 Comments

Choosing the right active wear fabric

Active wear – this could include hiking, camping, running or in my case, biking.  When you select outerwear fabrics they should provide efficient protection without adding undue weight or bulk, especially in hot Florida.  Some of these [Read More]

May 30, 2017 // 0 Comments

Horticulture: Eat those edible flowers

Q    I am a vegetarian and eat a lot of salads. What are some edible flowers I can grow to add color to salads? A    Pansy, snapdragons, impatiens, nasturtium, portulaca, calendula, chives, daylily and rose all produce edible blooms.  Q    [Read More]

May 30, 2017 // 0 Comments

Datil pepper jelly Reddy style

Reddy Cox’s Datil Pepper Jelly 1 c      Datil peppers 2 c      Green bell peppers, seeded and roughly chopped 7 c     Sugar 3 c      Vinegar 1     Package of Sure-Jell 3      Drops of green food coloring In blender, puree all datil [Read More]

May 30, 2017 // 0 Comments

Summer mixology series set at Lightner

SAINT AUGUSTINE – To celebrate the summer in style, the Lightner Museum will be evolving its Lightner After Hours program into a Summer Mixology Series. The first of the series will be held June 21, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the [Read More]

May 29, 2017 // 0 Comments

Seminole War commemoration Aug. 12

SAINT AUGUSTINE – The Ximenez-Fatio House and the National Society of The Colonial Dames of America in The State of Florida (NSCDA-FL) will participate in the 10th Annual Seminole War Commemoration event on Saturday, Aug. 12 from 2:15 [Read More]

May 29, 2017 // 0 Comments

Protect your home from wildfires

GAINESVILLE –  As communities in Florida face a record drought, many residents have been waking up to the smell of smoke from nearby wildfires. And some may even face blazes in their own backyards. “Those most at risk will be those who live [Read More]

May 29, 2017 // 0 Comments

Open house at aquarium adventure

By MARCIA LANE SAINT AUGUSTINE – Northeast Florida’s newest marine attraction is holding its official grand opening Memorial Day weekend. St Augustine Aquarium and Snorkel Adventure is at 2045 State Road 16, next to the Courtyard Marriott. [Read More]

May 28, 2017 // 0 Comments

Memorial Day tribute from Pilot Club

SAINT AUGUSTINE – Volunteers from the Pilot Club, 4-H and St. Joseph Academy, along with friends of all three groups turned out May 27 to place flags in front of the Lightner Building this Memorial Day. The flags, which are marked with names [Read More]

May 28, 2017 // 0 Comments