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Ponte Vedra High School to hold orientations

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Saturday, July 23, 2016
In preparation for the Aug. 10 return to school, Ponte Vedra High School will host orientation for students July 26 and July 27, with a make-up orientation to be held Aug. 1.  On Tuesday, July 26, in the PVHS auditorium, senior orientation will be held from 8 to 10 a.m.

Churches join to offer neighborhood cookouts

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Friday, July 22, 2016
The Beaches Veteran’s Memorial Park, 100 S. Main in Atlantic Beach, will be hopping for the next two Saturdays with live music and a basic cookout. Two community-minded churches are joining to offer neighborhood cookouts this Saturday, July 23, and Saturday, July 30, for the local residents.
Rubber Ducks and Food Trucks will raise funds for the development of an autism campus. (photo submitted)

Rubber Ducks and Food Trucks will raise funds for the development of an autism campus. (photo submitted)

Rubber Ducks and Food Trucks to raise funds for SJC autism campus

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Thursday, July 21, 2016
The inaugural Rubber Ducks and Food Trucks – River Race for Autism will be held Saturday, July 23, at the Jacksonville Landing to raise money for the development of a 20-acre autism campus, HealthyU Community, to be developed in St. Johns County.
The Fletcher High School Dance Ensemble (photo submitted)

The Fletcher High School Dance Ensemble (photo submitted)

Fletcher High Dance Ensemble places second in competition

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Thursday, July 21, 2016
The Fletcher High School Dance Ensemble received a bid to compete in ESPN's National Dance Team Championships by placing second in the Universal Dance Association's Regional High School Dance Team Competition held in St. Augustine at the World Golf Village recently.

Beach tax base booms

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Thursday, July 21, 2016
Beach property values rose at a much greater pace than did the rest of the county, according to the county property appraiser. Beaches property values account for nearly 10 percent of the county’s total tax rolls, based on preliminary estimates for 2016.
Many actors have participated in Y-Bag throughout the years. (photo submitted)

Many actors have participated in Y-Bag throughout the years. (photo submitted)

Y-Bag returns

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Wednesday, July 20, 2016
The Youth of the Beaches Arts Guild (Y-Bag) returns to the Beaches this summer for a special reunion. Beginning in 1981, Y-Bag offered a musical theatre summer program for 25 years.

Beaches library renovation begins

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Wednesday, July 20, 2016
Renovation at the Beaches Branch Library is under way following a presentation of funds from the Friends of the Beaches Branch Library (FOBBL).

July Whistle Talk at Beaches Museum cancelled

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Tuesday, July 19, 2016
Due to an unforeseen conflict, the July 21 Whistle Talk with Derek Boyd Hankerson at The Beaches Museum has been cancelled. There is still plenty to do and see at the Beaches Museum this month.
Susan Barnhill and Duval County School District Superintendent Dr. Nikolai Vitti. (photo submitted)

Susan Barnhill and Duval County School District Superintendent Dr. Nikolai Vitti. (photo submitted)

Neptune Beach Elementary employee recognized

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Tuesday, July 19, 2016
Susan Barnhill of Neptune Beach Elementary was recognized this year for her dedication and commitment, earning the title of School-Related Employee of the Year. Barnhill has worked as an office clerk at the elementary school for 16 years, going above and beyond the requirements of her job.