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A wide variety of artists display their work at the Jax Beach Art Walk, representing an array of different styles and media. (photo from Jax Beach Art Walk Facebook)

A wide variety of artists display their work at the Jax Beach Art Walk, representing an array of different styles and media. (photo from Jax Beach Art Walk Facebook)

Jax Beach Art Walk celebrates anniversary

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Sunday, August 7, 2016
The Jax Beach Art Walk will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 9, in Downtown Jacksonville Beach. The Jax Beach Art Walk is a free, family-friendly event that repeats every month on the second Tuesday.

Beach Boulevard boat ramp accessible

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Saturday, August 6, 2016
The Beach Boulevard boat ramp is accessible, as the bridge at 2nd Avenue North is now open. The bridge will not be closed again for a few weeks while the county is waiting on parts to come in. When the materials come in, the bridge will be closed at night between 10:30 p..m and 6 a.m. Check the Aug.
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Beaches Museum hosting Mayport exhibit

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Saturday, August 6, 2016
Presented by The Beaches Museum & History Park and opening on Aug. 11, “Mayport Village: On the River of Change” is part of a series of events that will continue through October, and include items of interest to railroad enthusiasts, film buffs and students of archeology.
“Anthropocene”, winner of the Gold Award in New Taipei City, Taiwan. (photo submitted)

“Anthropocene”, winner of the Gold Award in New Taipei City, Taiwan. (photo submitted)

Beaches sculptor wins international art award

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Friday, August 5, 2016
Beaches ceramic sculptor Kosmas Ballis won a Gold Award, topping an international group of competing clay artists, in the Yingge Ceramics Fine Arts Museum 2016 Biennial exhibition in New Taipei City, Taiwan.

Neptune Beach candidate forum set for Aug. 11

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Friday, August 5, 2016
In preparation for the Aug. 30 primary, Beaches Watch will host a candidate forum for the Neptune Beach mayoral candidates on Thursday, Aug. 11, at 7 p.m. at the Fletcher High auditorium.
Berry & Co. Real Estate of Ponte Vedra Beach Realtors Carol Burns, Lauren Spiller and Clare Berry gather community donations to support Back to School with BEAM. (photo submitted)

Berry & Co. Real Estate of Ponte Vedra Beach Realtors Carol Burns, Lauren Spiller and Clare Berry gather community donations to support Back to School with BEAM. (photo submitted)

Back to School with BEAM is Saturday

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Friday, August 5, 2016
Beam will hold its 23rd annual Back to School event on Aug. 6 from 8 a.m. to noon at Beach Church. They will be giving local families the supplies necessary for a successful school year. BEAM needs volunteers on Aug. 5 for set-up day, and on Aug. 6 for event day and clean-up.
Amy Carpenter from the Florida Department of Citrus (left) and Kara Pound from the St. Augustine Distillery (right) visit with Matt Stevens, manager of A1A Cocktail Trail Program, to unveil the new A1A Cocktail Trail program. (photo submitted)

Amy Carpenter from the Florida Department of Citrus (left) and Kara Pound from the St. Augustine Distillery (right) visit with Matt Stevens, manager of A1A Cocktail Trail Program, to unveil the new A1A Cocktail Trail program. (photo submitted)

Beach bars take part in A1A Cocktail Trail

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Thursday, August 4, 2016
The Florida Department of Citrus (FDOC), St. Augustine Distillery, and the St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches Visitors and Convention Bureau (VCB) have created a trail of bars and restaurants that serve up original cocktails featuring farm-fresh Florida citrus and spirits from the St.

'All in this together' on pension shortfall

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Thursday, August 4, 2016
Authorizing the county to collect a half-cent sales tax to fund pension liabilities will end up freeing up future operating dollars and the Beaches will be part of the public discussion on spending priorities for the community.
The sewing circle of St. Paul's Catholic Church meets at Murphy Hall the last Monday of the month at 10 a.m. Fabric, yarn and notions are provided. For information, call Virginia Maxted at 992-1171.

The sewing circle of St. Paul's Catholic Church meets at Murphy Hall the last Monday of the month at 10 a.m. Fabric, yarn and notions are provided. For information, call Virginia Maxted at 992-1171.

Meetings

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Tuesday, August 2, 2016
Tuesday Articulate: Teens 13 to 19 can join Articulate, a free teen performing company at Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Ave., Uptown St. Augustine. The new company will meet from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays. There is no cost, but students need to register.