GET OUTSIDE AND LEARN AT OUR LOCAL PARKS Whether you're on the water, in the sand, or hiking through the forest, our little piece of Florida is a great place to learn. So take a tour or listen to a talk from the experts at our state and county parks. Guided Garden Walk Washington Oaks State Park August 3, September 7
Guided Hike GTM Research Reserve August 4, September 1
Fishing Clinic 101 Shands Pier, St. Johns Tuesdays, August 7-September 4
Sunset Dolphin Walk Vilano Beach Access August 14, 15, 17
Moonlight Kayak Trip Trout Creek Park August 23-26, 6-9pm
COPYRIGHT CLASS FOR ARTISTS OF ALL GENRES The Gallery Group August 18
Hosted by the St. Johns Cultural Council, this workshop will walk artists of all of genres through the details and complications of copyrighting your work. The workshop will cover how trademarks, copyrights, and patents are different, and which applies to your work; learn what intellectual property is and what it means; receive practical insights from an attorney who represents artists; and have your questions answered directly. The workshop is free and open to artists and art organizations. www.stjohnsculture.com
ALEX’S CAPES & TIARAS 5K Riverview Club August 18, 8am
Runners, walkers, and wheelchairs are welcome at this third annual 5K that honors Alex Landis, a young woman who made a tremendous difference in helping those who suffer from neuromuscular disabilities (NMD), despite her own physical disadvantages. Never one to shy away from glitter and glitz, the race honors Alex with a 5K, so bring your capes and tiaras and run for fun...or for a good time! Day-of Registration is $35. All proceeds benefit NMD United. www.racesmith.com/races/AlexsCapes&Tiaras5K
CREATING TOUCHABLE ART WORKSHOP St. Augustine Art Association August 18, 9am-4pm
This mixed media workshop will focus on creating art pieces that engage the blind through touch (with the goal of entering the pieces in the 17th Annual Tactile Art Show). The workshop will be led by professional art educator Diane Bradley, who specializes in tactile art techniques. The fee for the workshop is $10 per person, which includes supplies. Participants are encouraged to bring their lunches. www.staaa.org
SEMINOLE WAR COMMEMORATION St. Augustine National Cemetery August 18, 10:30am
The 11th annual commemoration of the Seminole Wars will begin with a parade and finish with a ceremony at the pyramids in St. Augustine National Cemetery. The event takes place every year to honor those who lost their lives in the Seminole Wars of 1842 and will feature reenactors, workshops, and lectures. The event is hosted by the Seminole War Foundation and the West Point Society of North Florida. www.seminolewars.us
2018 JACKSONVILLE TATTOO CONVENTION Renaissance Resort, World Golf Village August 24-26
This 14th Annual Tattoo Convention brings together renowned tattoo artists and a variety of vendors for a family-friendly weekend event. The event will offer live tattooing, face painting,
SURFQUEST Mary Street Beach Ramp, Crescent Beach August 20, September 17
SurfQuest empowers people with disabilities by providing adaptive surfing instruction and therapeutic educational programs on water recreation and enriches lives by assisting families to access the beach and ocean together in a barrier-free environment. They act as an advocate for accessibility to the water that will allow people with limited mobility to reach the beach (i.e. wheelchairs, assisted devices, strollers, etc.). This monthly beach day is free and open for all ages and disabilities. They provide adaptive equipment with education and training for the advancement of adaptive surfing. www.arcsj.org/surfquest
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