Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 26th of June.
Good morning, St. Augustine.
Frisky Cat Cafe partners with Small Lives Matter Kitten Rescue to help find forever homes for nearly 1,900 cats and kittens since its 2020 opening, and is nominated for a national best cat cafe award while offering coffee, pastries, and feline fun at 1092 S.
Ponce De Leon Blvd in the Gates of St. Johns Plaza.
St. Augustine residents can join a host of July events including youth and veteran archery clubs, flag ceremonies, art walks, markets and concerts at local sites (County Fairgrounds and National Cemetery) while community programs and family-friendly activities run throughout the month.
A near record Super Niño is developing in the Pacific and is expected to lower hurricane activity along our coast but may later trigger heavy rains.
Forecasts show that strong wind shear keeps tropical threats low for the next week.
Extreme heat is expected to push the heat index to the mid-100s this weekend, so pet owners should watch for heatstroke signs (rapid breathing and disorientation) and use cooling methods like fresh water and shade to keep pets safe.
Three First Coast golfers reached the quarterfinals in the Senior Match Play Championship at Deerwood Country Club from June 22 – 25 but then lost, while local juniors won in the Greater Jacksonville Championships and will join the Florida Junior Boys event starting June 30.
27th Annual Wildwood Fishing Tournament
5:15 AM – 4:00 PM — St. Augustine Boating Club — Registration $20-$35 — Experience fishing and fun while supporting the community.
Yankee Doodle Dandy Concert
5-6 p.m. — The Waterworks — Free for all ages — Celebrate America's musical heritage with a concert of early American music and an ice cream social.
Yael Zaza Flamenca: Art Walk at The Bart
3-7 p.m. — The Bart on Aviles — Free entry — Experience an enchanting evening of flamenco music with Yael Zaza's soulful performances.
The Bench Warmers Featuring Jasper Smitty
7-11 p.m. — Pierre's Pub — Cost not specified — Experience the soulful tunes of multi-instrumentalist Jasper Smitty as he brings Southern vibes to St. Augustine.
Yael Zaza Flamenca
11 AM – 3 PM — Casa Monica Resort & Spa — Ticket info not provided — Experience a captivating performance by the Yael Zaza band featuring rich Flamenco sounds.
Cliff Dorsey & Band Live Show
2-6 p.m. — Pierre's Pub — Entry Free — Enjoy a vibrant country band with strong vocals and a classic ’90s sound for a cheerful summer evening.
Bridge of Lions 5K Run
7:30-10:00 a.m. — Castillo de San Marcos National Monument — $30-$45 — Participate in a scenic 5K run across St. Augustine’s iconic Bridge of Lions.
Sponsor Appreciation: Big Buoys vs. Sardines
5-8 p.m. — St. Joseph's Catholic Academy — Free entry — Experience the excitement as the Big Buoys face off against the St Augustine Sardines in a thrilling baseball match.
Stop Motion Filmmaking Workshop for Kids
July 14th – July 17th — Make Space Workshop & Classroom — Full workshop — Young artists learn stop motion filmmaking combining analog and digital techniques.
The Sound of Music
Thursday – Saturday at 7:30 p.m. & Sundays at 2 p.m. — Limelight Theatre, Inc. — $40 — Experience the beloved tale of the von Trapp family filled with music, love, and courage.
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