March and April Events in Vilano Beach

Please note that March 16th will be the last day of the Bookmobile at the Vilano Beach Pier. Stay tuned for update as the bookmobile will be at some Vilano events.

Please contact me at 904-823-0027 or via e-mail at Barbara@BarbaraJenness.com if you would like to get involved in any Vilano Beach happenings.

Mondays * 2 to 3 pm LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE at Vilano Beach Pier.

Mar 16 Note: Last bookmobile scheduled for Vilano Beach. Info: 827-6944, 827-6900, www.sjcpls.org.

Every Mon & Wed STUDY LAB & STUDENT TUTORING

* 4 to 6 pm After school help at the NSIA Community Center. Grades 1 to 12.

Hosted by the Church at Vilano, 808-8304, or Art Holden, 829-0823 to register a student for tutoring.

Every Fri & Sat Night WINE TASTING

5:30 to 7:30 pm Pawnee's Café & Fine Wines, 165 Vilano RD, 824-2455

Friday $10, 6 wines. Saturday $ 7, 4 wines. Case discounts.

Most Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat * FUN FITNESS CLASSES

9:30 & 10:15 am Harbor View Room at Kingfish Grill, Camachee Island

Tighten & Tone and Jazzercise. Susan Rubin, instructor, 669-9638. 2 free visits. 8 visits $40, Saturday only, $4 each. Call for exact schedule.

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Thurs * Mar 19 * 6 pm ALTRUSA CLUB

Community minded international group of women who welcome new members. (3^rd Thurs) At South Ponte Vedra Assn Center, SPV Blvd. Janet Gandara. 823-1101

Sat * Mar 21 * 9 am BEACH RESTORATION MEETING

South Ponte Vedra Assn Center * (3^rd Saturday) * 2724 SPV Boulevard * 824-4571, 387-0770 www.spv-vilano.com

Sat * Mar 21 * am SEA TURTLE PATROL ORIENTATION SEMINAR

GTM Reserve Education Center Auditorium. Habitat Conservation Plan review by Tara Dodson, St. Johns County, and Stranding and Salvage by Dr. Alan Foley, Florida Fish & Wildlife. Cat Eastman 687-5153, 814-2172.

Sat * Mar 21 * 3 to 5 pm SOUTH PONTE VEDRA CIVIC CENTER OPEN HOUSE

2724 South Ponte Vedra Boulevard (near Gate Station). 827-9983

Sat * Mar 21 * 2 pm FREE SKIMBOARD LESSONS

Vilano Surf Hut, 120 Vilano RD, 829-WAVE, 806-8120

Come to store first. If under age 18, need adult consent waiver. Sign up for Tai Chi classes. vilanosurfhut@aol.com. Call for daily beach and surf conditions.

Tues * Mar 24 * 6 pm COMMUNITY DOG OBEDIENCE TRAINING CLASSES

New Class. At the Community Center on Meadow Avenue. For six weeks. By A1A Dog Training. 377-5238 to register.

Wed * Mar 25 * 4 pm VILANO BEACH MAIN STREET PLANNING GROUP

At the Hampton Inn Oceanside on Vilano Road

Design * Economic Restructuring * Organization * Promotion.

Note: This month will be on the 4^th Wednesday. "The best is yet to come." * 501-5891 * 824-1212

Tues * Mar 31 * 4:30 to 7:30 pm LADIES NIGHT OUT AT THE REEF RESTAURANT

4100 Coastal Hwy. Vendors of goodies, glass of wine or soda. Auction with fun money. 824-8008.

Tues * Apr 7 * 10 to 1 pm SEA TURTLE PATROL ORIENTATION SEMINAR

At Marineland. State Training for nest identification and census by Fish & Wildlife. Cat Eastman, 687-5153, c_eastman@bellsouth.net.

Sat * Apr 11 * 10 to 12 noon EASTER EGG HUNT

At the Community Center on Meadow Avenue for kids to age 12.

Prizes in different age categories. Easter snacks and crafts.

Sun * Apr 12 * 6:45 am EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE

By the Church at Vilano. Park on the beach at the Vilano Beach ramp. 808-8304.

Sun * Apr 12 * noon to 4 pm VILANO BEACH SUNDAY MARKET

Provided permitting is all in place, the first weekly outdoor afternoon market at the Pier Pavilion. Fresh vegetables, bakery & food items, home made arts and crafts. 829-3440, 540-8797