St. Augustine Spanish Wine and Food Festival to offer a variety of food and wine experiences
Sep 23rd
There is still time to secure tickets for the events encompassing the inaugural St. Augustine Spanish Wine and Food Festival set for October 3-6. This is the first in a series of annual events honoring St. Augustine’s Spanish roots and will feature national and international wine and food experts including several winemakers from Spain.
Proceeds from the festival will benefit three local charities: Children’s Museum of St. Johns, Alzheimer’s Project of St. Johns County Council on Aging, and a new program aimed at educating homeless students in the culinary arts under the auspices of the First Coast Technical College.
The first event, on Wednesday, October 3, held at The Tasting Room (25 Cuna St) and the second event on Thursday, October 4 held at Rhett’s Piano Bar and Brasserie (66 Hypolita St) , will feature exclusive wine tastings paired with authentic Spanish tapas. Each event is limited to 30 participants and features instruction in wine pairing and a question and answer period.
On Friday, October 5, the festival moves to River House (180 Marine St) for an evening of Spanish music, dancing and a four-course Spanish dinner, accompanied by an assortment of fine Spanish wines, and authentic Flamenco guitars and dancers. The event is limited to 150 guests.
On Saturday, October 6, the Grand Tasting Event, held at the St. Augustine & St. Johns County Visitors Information Center (10 S. Castillo Dr.), will start at 3:00pm and offer three hours of sampling fine Spanish wines, light hors d’ oeuvres and tapas with each ticketed guest receiving a collector’s commemorative glass. This event is limited to 250 guests
Ticket reservations for Wednesday and Thursday nights’ events may be made directly with each establishment. Tickets for Friday and Saturday’s events are available at www.staugustinespanishwinefestival.com.
For more information about the St. Augustine Spanish Wine and Food Festival and other activities of the 450th Commemoration, visit www.staugustine-450.com or call 904.825-1053.
Source: City of St. Augustine
Rix joins Flagler College as Director of Annual Giving
Sep 23rd
Rix was employed at the River Garden Hebrew Home in Jacksonville for approximately eight years where she was consistently promoted within the Development Office. Her most recent position there was Assistant Director of Development where she was responsible for coordinating committee members and volunteers, developing direct mail appeals, and implementing special fundraising efforts for events and the Benefactors Society.
“I am happy to accept my new role as Director of Annual Giving and to join the dynamic Institutional Advancement staff at Flagler College,” said Rix. “I am excited to have the opportunity to help Flagler College achieve its financial needs and broaden the base of support. I am passionate about raising funds that help allow Flagler to uphold its commitment to giving our students the best education possible. ”
Rix holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania in Speech and Communication Studies and Public Relations.
Source: Flagler College
St. Augustine Mobility Institute wrap-up presentation available on-line
Sep 22nd
The city and the North Florida Transportation Planning Organization (NFTPO) partnered to conduct the institute, which brought subject matter experts from across the country to meet with the St. Augustine community, an effort combining technical analysis, stakeholder collaboration and public input.
The wrap-up presentation offered to the public which is now available on-line at both the city’s web site at www.staugustinegovernment.com, and the web site of the NFTPO at www.northfloridatpo.com.
Source: City of St. Augustine