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St. Johns County Recreation & Parks - Where everybody plays!
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Southwest St. Johns County

Martin Luther King Breakfast
Adult Activities
Martin Luther King Breakfast - January 19th @ 9a.m. Cost is $10 and this event is open to the public.

Key Note Speaker - Theresa Harris is the daughter of the late Charles E. Harris and Mrs. Corrie Caretha Moore Harris.  She resides in Rockledge, Fl.  She attended Roy Elementary School in Flagler County and graduated from W.E. Harris School in Hastings, Florida. She attended and Graduated from Florida A&M University with Honors, received a Bachelor of Science in Home Economics with an emphasis in Food Science and Nutrition. She received her Masters Degree in Education Leadership from Nova University, and did her Doctoral Studies at Florida State University.

Coed Volleyball - Every 2nd Sunday @ 6 p.m. & Tuesday night @ 6p.m. Ages 16 and up.

Youth Activities
Teens Valentine Ball - February 14th @ 6 p.m. Teens can join the Recreation & Parks Department on this romantic evening at the W.E. Harris Community Center.

All programs are located at the W.E. Harris Community Center located at 400 East Harris Street. Contact Tanya Jackson at (904) 692-3655 for more information.

 
Southeast St. Johns County Tennis for everyone!
Adult Activities
Tennis Clinic - $20.00 for residents and $30.00 for non-residents.  March 2 to May 18, Monday evenings 6:00 to 9:00 at the tennis courts near Project Swing.  Registration will be held at the Recreation and Park Office, 2175 Mizell Road, Monday through Friday, 9:00-4:00 the entire month of February. Contact Betsy Clarkson at (904) 209-0333 for more information.

Triple Crown Junior College Fast Pitch Softball Tournament - February 7 and 8 at Treaty Park. Junior colleges from around Florida and Georgia will be participating in the annual event. Contact Betsy Clarkson at (904) 209-0333 for more information.

Belly Dancing Classes have started at Ketterlinus Gym on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7-8 p.m. please contact Joe Shakar at (904) 209-0385 for more information.

Coed Volleyball "A" & "B" Divisions Open Gym is being held at Ketterlinus gym on Tuesday, January 13th and Thursday, January 15th from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Contact Joe Shakar at (904) 209-0385 on more information on this league.

Fast, flat and scenic, the Matanzas 5k runs for the 29th year on January 24th.  Race begins at the Events Field on Castillo Drive in St. Augustine.  Chip timing, well-designed shirts and much fun for all! Visit www.ancientcityrr.org/ to register early for the race.

Youth Activities
Middle School Dance Teen Night - January 17th at Ketterlinus Gym, 60 Orange Street. Students must have school ID and $2 to get in the door. Dance begins at 7:00 p.m. and will end at 9:30 p.m.  Contact Jamie Baccari at (904) 209-0377 for more information.

Matanzas 1 Mile Fun Run - On January 24th children 13 years old and younger can race around St. Augustine. This is a free event and the first 200 hundred runners over the finish line will receive a T-shirt and Ribbon for completing the race.  The overall Boy and overall Girl will receive a trophy along with the school that has the most runners will receive a award, for more information please visit www.ancientcityrr.org/

Monkey Around Fitness is designed for children regardless of athleticism or special needs. It promotes the idea of maintaining a healthy lifestyle through activities that are fun and which stimulate a child's movement through play. They are offering two exciting classes this Spring:

Half Pints Athletic Development Class for children ages 3 - 4 at Ketterlinus Gym (inside) for 45 Minutes, every Thursday from 11:30 - 12:15 p.m. Program Fee: $60 for 6 week session. Contact Lisa Layman, (904) 461-8691 or monkeyaroundfitness@yahoo.com

Intro to Sports Program - After School Activity is offered 1 hour, every Wednesday from 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. for Kindergarteners ages 5 - 7 at Treaty Park Fields & Courts. Program Fee: $72 for a 6 week session. Contact Lisa Layman at (904) 461-8691, or email monkeyaroundfitness@yahoo.com

Abrakadoodle - New Mommy & Me Art Classes - This engaging parent/child class introduces your young, aspiring artist to color, texture, artists, arty words, and more while experimenting with new and innovative materials. Little fingers will paint, glue, stick, print, and create while developing fine motor, language and self-help skills. Parents/caregivers will learn what they can do to nurture creativity in these young and imaginative minds. This class is for artists 2-4 years of age. Register for our session that begins February 4th from 9:15-10:00 at Ketterlinus Gym, program cost is $100 for 8 weeks.  Visit www.abrakadoodle.com/fl08 or call (904) 287-0797 for more information.
Northeast St. Johns County Time for Leagues!
Youth Activities

PVAA Spring Registration is open for www.pvaa.org (All sports: Soccer, Girls Softball, Baseball, Boys & Girls Lacrosse).

Mill Creek Little League Baseball registration is open.

Travel Baseball registration (www.pvaa.org).

Abrakadoodle is a program that introduces your child to new artistic techniques that will ignite their imagination and provide opportunities for them to explore different forms of media. Two classes are available at the THE PLAYERS Community & Senior Center: 

Twoosy Doodlers is for Young Artists ages 2 - 4, Saturday mornings from 9:15 - 10 a.m.

Doodlers is for ages 6 - 12, on Thursday afternoons from 4:00 - 4:50 p.m. To register for these ongoing programs please contact Tania Devito at (904) 287-0797.

Monkey Around Fitness is designed for children regardless of athleticism or special needs. It promotes maintaining a healthy lifestyle through activities that are fun and stimulate a child's movement through play. They are offering two exciting classes this Spring: Days and times to be announced.

Half Pints Athletic Development Class for children ages 3 - 4 for 45 minutes, Program Fee: $60 for 6 week session. Contact Lisa Layman at (904) 461-8691

Intro to Sports Program After School Activity is offered for 1 hour for Kindergarteners ages 5 - 7. Program Fee: $72 for a 6 week session. Contact Lisa Layman at (904)  461-8691, monkeyaroundfitness@yahoo.com

Adult Activities

Beaches Adult Soccer League registration is open visit www.basl.com to register.

Jacksonville Cricket Club registration is open.  www.jacksonvillecricketclub.com


Please contact Allan Wages at (904) 209-0370 for information regarding these programs.
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Northwest St. Johns County Smiling Girl Youth Activities
Monkey Around Fitness is designed for children regardless of athleticism or special needs. It promotes the idea of maintaining a healthy lifestyle through activities that are fun and which stimulate a child's movement through play. They are offering two exciting classes this Spring:

Half Pints Athletic Development Class for children ages 3 - 4 at Veterans Park for 45 Minutes, every Wednesday from 11:30 - 12:15 p.m. Program Fee: $60 for 6 week session. Contact Lisa Layman at (904) 461-8691

Intro to Sports Program - This after school activity is offered for 1 hour every Wednesday from 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. for Kindergarteners ages 5 - 7 at Veterans Park. Program Fee: $72 for a 6 week session. Contact Lisa Layman (904) 461-8691, or email monkeyaroundfitness@yahoo.com

Abrakadoodle - New Mommy & Me Art Classes - This engaging parent/child class introduces your young, aspiring artist to color, texture, artists, arty words, and more while experimenting with new and innovative materials. Little fingers will paint, glue, stick, print, and create, while developing fine motor, language and self-help skills. Parents/caregivers will learn what they can do to nurture creativity in these young and imaginative minds. This class is for artists 2-4 years of age. Classes will begin on February 4th from 11:00 - 11:45 a.m. at Veterans Park above the concession stand.  The program fee is $100 for 8 weeks, visit www.abrakadoodle.com/fl08 or call (904) 287-0797 to register.

Girls Softball registration is open. Visit the Creeks Athletic Association website to learn how to register: www.caaleague.org

Please contact Brian James at (904) 209-0384 for information regarding these programs.