🚨 HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK: In effect for coastal Nassau County through Thursday night. The National Weather Service warns of dangerous rip currents and rough surf along Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida beaches from 11 a.m. today through late Thursday; swim near a lifeguard, and if caught in a current, relax, float and swim parallel to shore rather than against it.
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Community Calendar
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Drop donations at 511 S. 11th St., next to Head Start; multiple boxes of books or puzzles can be brought by Tuesdays or Fridays, 9-11 a.m. CDs, DVDs, textbooks, encyclopedias, dictionaries, damaged books, yearbooks and outdated technology or travel guides are not accepted.
Guest speaker Paul Howe presents on British genealogical research. 7 p.m. | Fernandina Beach Branch Library.
Friends of the Fernandina Beach Library presents a ceramic wall art exhibit by members of the Amelia Clay Guild; many works will be for sale. | Fernandina Beach Library, Community Room.
Traditional parade route through downtown. Starts 5 p.m. | Fernandina Beach.
Open for the community to learn about local and trusted Nassau County businesses. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Atlantic Recreation Center Auditorium, Fernandina Beach.
Mike Rossi presents exotic and local snakes, covering habits, feeding and myths. 3 – 4 p.m. | Yulee Library, 32097.
Meet the Amelia Clay Guild artists in person. 5 – 7 p.m. | Fernandina Beach Library, Community Room.
Save the date: open daily 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. except Tuesdays, and until 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Best of Show honors went to Sandra Pineault’s “Jubilation.” | Island Art Association, 18 N. Second St., Fernandina Beach.
Vendor spots are still open. | Town of Hilliard.
Find More: For more local events, visit fernandinaevents.com
Get Involved! Civic Meetings
Upcoming
- Tuesday, Sept. 15 (6 p.m.): Fernandina Beach City Commission regular meeting (City Hall Commission Chambers, 204 Ash St.).
- Wednesday, Sept. 16 (9 a.m.): Nassau County Board of County Commissioners meeting (Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee).
- Wednesday, Sept. 16 (2 p.m.): Public information session on the Marina Redevelopment Project, covering seawall strengthening, riverfront access and marina operations improvements (City Hall Commission Chambers, 204 Ash St.).
- Wednesday, Sept. 16 (5-6 p.m.): Fernandina Beach Board of Adjustment regular meeting (City Hall Commission Chambers, 204 Ash St.).
- Thursday, Sept. 17 (5-6 p.m.): Fernandina Beach Historic District Council regular meeting (City Hall Commission Chambers, 204 Ash St.).
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