Christmas shopping can be very tiring, so how about this for a change of pace, step back in time and experience the wonderful and rich history of St. Augustine at Christmastime with some 18th Century Christmas Caroling. This will be an evening for the whole family to spend together. The event will begin with a musical prelude of Christmas music on a hammered dulcimer and violin begins at 6:30 pm at Plaza de la Constitucion. But don’t worry, your family will get a chance to sing as well. Song sheets with the familiar words to 10 Christmas carols written before the 1800’s will be provided and candles and songbooks will be available. The singing of the carols and the procession down St. George Street will begin at 7 p.m. and will end at the Castillo de San Marcos where a Merry Christmas and good night will be wished for all.
Call 904.797.9772 for more information
The Art of Aging Celebration – Ponte Vedra, Fla
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL — Please join us on December 11, 2007 from 11:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. to celebrate, “The Art of Aging,” paintings, drawings, sculptures and photos created by senior citizens who participated in The Cultural Center’s innovative arts outreach program for underserved seniors over the age of 60. This celebration luncheon and special exhibition will be held at THE PLAYERS Community Senior Center at 175 Landrum Lane, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082.
Historic Weapons Firing Demonstration – St Augustine, Florida
Take the National Park Service’s ferry to Rattlesnake Island and experience daily military life at Fort Matanzas – the 18th century Spanish fort that guarded the southern approach to St. Augustine. From 10:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., authentically clad re-enactors will demonstrate Spanish muskets and cannons at the fort.
Fort Matanzas National Monument
Call 904.471.0116 for more information. Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007
Space Shuttle Atlantis for Saturday?
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The launch of NASA’s space shuttle Atlantis will take place no earlier than Saturday, Dec. 8, at 3:43 p.m. EST. Thursday’s scheduled liftoff from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, Fla., was postponed because of a problem with a fuel cutoff sensor system inside the shuttle’s external fuel tank.
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Old City Farmers Market – St Augustine, Florida
Shop for fresh produce, baked goods, hand-crafted items and plants directly from the producers. There’s always live entertainment and there is fresh seafood in season. The Old City Farmers Market takes place every Saturday morning at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre on A1A South in St. Augustine.
St. Augustine Amphitheatre at 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m on Saturday