Notes from around St. Johns County

SAINT AUGUSTINE – Black Friday arrives early at Durbin Creek Nursery!  Select pottery is reduced by 50%; stoneware benches and bird baths are also reduced by 50%. Program attendees ONLY will enjoy 10% – 50% discounts on any trees purchased after the class (the more expensive the tree, the greater the discount!)

The special event continues from 10 to 11 a.m. Nov. 17 rain or shine. Light refreshments and door prizes will be featured.

Durbin Creek Nursery is located at 4286 Race Trace Road, St. Johns. Call 904-429-7297. http://www.durbincreeknursery.com.

Also, Florida Horticulturist Keith Fuller is teaching a program on trees—their benefits to the homeowner’s landscape and environment, where to plant them in the home landscape and which specimens do the best in North East Florida. Homeowners should bring samples for identification and diagnosis (if the tree is in decline).

HAWKE Wildlife members fall open house begins at 1 p.m. Sunday, December 2, in Elkton. Call HAWKE for further details including membership.

The opera performance of AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS, previously scheduled for Dec. 20 and 21, has been cancelled due to unforeseeable circumstances. The presentation was set for St. Anastasia Catholic Church.

The St. Augustine Christmas Parade returns this year on Dec.1, the first Saturday in December, starting at 9 a.m..

Organizations, businesses, community and school groups that would like to participate in the parade, or anyone interested in volunteering at the parade, should contact Linda Abbott at 904.824.4997 to secure their spot in the parade.