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Religion Briefs

News Staff
Monday, April 3, 2023
Torah and Tea “Torah & Tea,” a free class for ladies, meets Thursdays from 9 to 10 a.m. at Chabad @ the Beaches, 521 A1A N., Ponte Vedra Beach. Join fellow Jewish women for camaraderie, hot tea and refreshments. To join, email Leah Kurinsky at lkurinsky@gmail.com, or call or text 904-504-0451.
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History exhibit continues at the Beaches Museum

News Staff
Monday, April 3, 2023
Take a journey through history to see the growth of the beaches, with the combination of tradition and innovation that has been the hallmark of beaches tourism. "Wish You Where Here: Tourism at the World's Finest Beach" is on exhibit at the Beaches Museum through July 9.

Exchange Club recognizes local students

News Staff
Sunday, April 2, 2023
The Exchange Club of Jacksonville Beaches Student of the Month Award program has selected two seniors each from Fletcher High School and Ponte Vedra High School as Students of the Month for March.
Shown are Sada Davidson, Emma Pugh, Ella Napolitano, Mia Cipriani, Rachel Moore, Olivia Ledoux, Faith Hilliard, Katelyn Slaveski, Maggie Greenlaw and Ashley Mohrmann. (photo submitted)

Shown are Sada Davidson, Emma Pugh, Ella Napolitano, Mia Cipriani, Rachel Moore, Olivia Ledoux, Faith Hilliard, Katelyn Slaveski, Maggie Greenlaw and Ashley Mohrmann. (photo submitted)

Fletcher High School holds Miss Fletcher pageant

News Staff
Saturday, April 1, 2023
Fletcher High School's 60th Anniversary Miss Fletcher pageant, held March 10, had several former Miss Fletcher winners in attendance, including the first Miss Fletcher, Celeste Wall Watkins. Olivia Ledoux was chosen Miss Fletcher 2023 from 16 candidates.
Selwyn Birchwood performs on the Seawalk Pavilion Stage Sunday at 6:45 p.m.

Selwyn Birchwood performs on the Seawalk Pavilion Stage Sunday at 6:45 p.m.

Birchwood making triumphant return to Springing the Blues

News Staff
Saturday, April 1, 2023
Writing a good blues song is like mixing a good, stiff drink – it can make you feel good or forget about your troubles. It can be cool and uplifting or powerful enough to bring you to your knees. In the end, it’s all a matter of taste, and you keep on mixing until you get it right.

Atlantic Beach looking to measure impact of paid parking program

News Staff
Friday, March 31, 2023
Atlantic Beach officials are hoping to measure the impact of the extended paid parking program at 18th and 19th streets. City staff implemented the program last August, too late to accurately capture the revenue generated during peak season.
The 2023 Springing the Blues poster.

The 2023 Springing the Blues poster.

Springing the Blues returns to Jacksonville Beach

News Staff
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Springing the Blues is back and better than ever. The 31st annual festival features three days of live music on two stages in Jacksonville Beach, beginning at 5 p.m. Friday, and noon Saturday and Sunday, at the Seawalk Pavilion.