| Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival Entering its seventh season, the nationally renowned Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival showcases world-class chamber music to the general public, students and senior citizens of Amelia Island and surrounding area of northeastern Florida. The 2008 season of The Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival will open Friday, May 30 and run through Sunday, June 15. Tickets will be available in April and can be at or by calling www.aicmf.com or call (904) 261-1779. |
May 30 - June 15, 2008 |
| Florida Sea Turtles Join a park ranger and learn about the lifecycle of the sea turtle and the importance of these creatures. This program will take place at the Ribault Club on Fort George Island Cultural State Park at 1 p.m.. No reservations are necessary and the program is free. For additional information on any of these programs, call the Talbot Islands Ranger Station at (904) 251-2320. For more information about Florida State Parks, visit www.FloridaStateParks.org. |
June 1, 2008 |
| Sounds on Centre The Historic Fernandina Business Association is proud to present SOUNDS ON CENTRE. This free community concert is held the First Friday of each month from March through October in the historic downtown on Centre Street between 2nd & Front from 6:00pm - 8:00pm. This month's band is Instant Groove so bring a chair, your dancing shoes (just in case) and a smile and song in your heart. For additional information, visit www.downtownfernandina.com. |
June 6, 2008 |
| Florida's Exotic Animals Join a park ranger to learn what are Florida's exotic and invasive animal species are and why they pose a continuous threat to conservation. This program will take place at the Ribault Club on Fort George Island Cultural State Park at 11 a.m.. No reservations are necessary and the program is free. For additional information on any of these programs, call the Talbot Islands Ranger Station at (904) 251-2320. For more information about Florida State Parks, visit www.FloridaStateParks.org. |
June 7, 2008 |
| Fort Clinch Union Garrison Living history interpreters recreate life at Fort Clinch during the War between the States. Activities may include powder artillery demonstrations, marching drills, as well as soldiers and civilians taking up duty in the laundry, infirmary and kitchen. For details call (904) 277-7274. |
June 7-8, 2008 |
| "Amelia's Young Explorer Camp" Come and play on Amelia Island with the naturalists of Amelia Island Plantation. Discover local wildlife in their natural habitats. Beach exploration, seining, marsh walks, nature crafts, games, and more! Snack provided daily. The program is specifically designed for 6-9 years old and runs from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. A cost is associated with the program, for more details please call the Nature Center at 904.321.5082. |
June 9-13, 2008 |
| Free Summer Children's Craft Program The Amelia Island Museum of History will present a storytelling and craft program for children ages 5-7 from 11am to 12pm every Tuesday from June 10-August 12. This free community programs will lead children into the lives of the Timucua Indians, the first inhabitants of Florida--a journey of more than 4,000 years. Each week's story-time will be followed by a different age-appropriate craft project. Space is limited. Please call (904) 261-7378, x 100, to reserve your child's place. Parents are invited to stay for a free docent-led 8 Flags tours. |
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| Salt Cooking School The first day features a "behind the scenes" tour of the resort's kitchens, including the pastry shop, butcher shop and garde manger kitchen, which gives the participants a glimpse into the inner workings of a 444-room resort and an understanding of the various responsibilities of the 45 member culinary team. Students then work with Chef Richard Gras and his team to prepare all the elements of a four-course luncheon, which is served family style and paired with a selection of fine wines. On the second day, participants build on their newly acquired skills as they prepare a complete gourmet feast and dine again with the chef. The cooking school concludes with the presentation of diplomas and exchange of phone numbers among new friends. For cooking school reservations or to make reservations at Salt, call the resort directly at (904) 277-1100. |
June 11-12, 2008 |
| Basic Salt Water Angling Join a park ranger and learn important skills such as rigging a line, tying fishing knots, and various other techniques involved in angling fish. The program will take place at the pavilion behind the Ribault Club on Fort George Island at 10 a.m.. No reservations are necessary and the program is free. For additional information on any of these programs, call the Talbot Islands Ranger Station at (904) 251-2320. For more information about Florida State Parks, visit www.FloridaStateParks.org. |
June 14, 2008 |
| Native Yards Join a park ranger and learn how you can help Florida's environment stay natural and healthy by planting native species, eradicating exotic species, and creating an earth-friendly mini-environment on your property. The program will take place at pavilion five on Little Talbot Island at 1 p.m.. No reservations are necessary and the program is free with regular park admission. For additional information on any of these programs, call the Talbot Islands Ranger Station at (904) 251-2320. For more information about Florida State Parks, visit www.FloridaStateParks.org. |
June 15, 2008 |
| "Amelia's EcoExplorer Camp" Join the naturalists from Amelia Island Plantation for a week of exploration. Includes field trips in search of alligators, sea turtles, horses, dolphins and more. The program is designed for children 10 - 13 years old and runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Snacks provided, must provide own bag lunch. A cost is associated with the program, for more details please call the Nature Center at 904.321.5082. |
June 16-20, 2008 |
| The Amelia Island Museum of History presents "Remembering the Post Office on Centre" exhibit The Amelia Island Museum of History will feature the exhibit "Remembering the Post Office on Centre" in the first floor Gaslight Gallery through September 28. The exhibit features a series of 30 archival photographs documenting the historic building from excavation to completion, artifacts on loan from Postmaster Ron Steedley, and clips of oral history projected on a large screen. A growing portion of the Amelia Island Museum of History?s archives, including the full collection of Post Office photographs, can now be viewed online: www.ameliamuseum.org. Call (904)261-7378, ext. 100, for more information. Hours vary by the day of the week; Monday through Saturday hours: 10am - 4 pm, Sunday: 1 pm - 4 pm. |
June 16 - September 28, 2008 |
| Nassau Sport Fishing Association's Kingfish Tournament of Champions Nassau Sport Fishing Association's Kingfish Tournament of Champions Challenging participants' fishing prowess, one of the largest events on the Southern Kingfish Association tournament trail, the NSFA's Tournament of Champions attracts the world's best kingfish anglers to Amelia Island. This year the anglers will compete for cash prizes totaling over $75,000. This three-day event includes a Saturday fish fry, awards ceremony - with free performance from The Finesse Band - and other festivities. For more details or to obtain an entry form, call (904) 607-4224 or visit www.fishnsfa.com. |
June 19-21, 2008 |
| Movie in the Park Free movie in Central Park starting at around 8:40 pm to 10:30 pm. The family movie, geared towards children, will begin when it starts getting dark. This month's movie is Sandlot. There will be concessions for sale. Please contact Scott Mikelson at 904-277-7364. |
June 21, 2008 |
| Florida's Exotic Plants Join a park ranger to learn what are Florida's exotic and invasive plant species are and why they pose a continuous threat to conservation. The program will take place at pavilion one on Little Talbot Island at 1 p.m.. No reservations are necessary and the program is free with regular park admission. For additional information on any of these programs, call the Talbot Islands Ranger Station at (904) 251-2320. For more information about Florida State Parks, visit www.FloridaStateParks.org. |
June 22, 2008 |
| Signature Wine Dinner at Salt Join Chef de Cuisine Richard Gras for a signature wine dinner at Salt at 6 p.m. Wine experts will be on hand to discuss the selected wines? unique characteristics and answer questions, for a truly fascinating dining experience. Served with a seven-course tasting menu designed to complement the featured vintage, the dinners are as entertaining as they are exquisite. Winery: Silver Oak and Foley, $135 per person. Reservations are required, as space is limited. |
June 27, 2008 |
| Florida's Exotic Insects Join a park ranger to learn what are Florida's exotic and invasive insect species are and why they pose a continuous threat to conservation. The program will take place at pavilion Ten on Little Talbot Island at 11 a.m. No reservations are necessary and the program is free with regular park admission. For additional information on any of these programs, call the Talbot Islands Ranger Station at (904) 251-2320. For more information about Florida State Parks, visit www.FloridaStateParks.org. |
June 28, 2008 |
