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On Tuesday, March 28th at 5:30 p.m., the Board of County Commissioners and Hilliard Little League will host an opening ceremony for the new Hilliard Ballpark Playground.
Please join us to celebrate this new addition to the Stein-Tompkins (Hilliard) Sports Complex. The facility is located at 175355 Bay Road, Hilliard.
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 3/24/23 @ 10:35 p.m.
The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with Winn Dixie in Hilliard to host Nassau Night Out on Thursday, March 30th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Come and meet members of the Nassau County Sheriff's Office and learn more about their work within the community. Crime prevention information will be provided and other community groups will be there as well such as: Skittles the Clown, the Instrument Zoo, NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), Micah's Place, One More Child, Salvation Army, Women's Center of Jacksonville, Boys and Girls Club of Nassau, Family Support Services as well as Nassau County Fire-Rescue and MORE! The Sheriff's Office has indicated that they will also have scent kits and Autism stickers available on site! If you have any questions, please contact the Sheriff's Office at (904) 225-0331. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer  Join Nassau County 4-H for a fun and exciting summer! We have a variety of camps available regarding horses, agriculture, cooking, environmental science and more! Bring your lunch each day and wear closed-toe shoes. Descriptions for each camp are listed by ticket including each camp's ages and special events. After registering through EventBrite, all youth must enroll in 4-H online if they are not already current 4-H members. If you need assistance with this, please call our office for support.
Spaces are VERY limited for each camp, so reserve your spot today! Please note, if you choose the "pay by check" option, your space is not reserved until payment is received. It will be on hold for 72 hours. If payment is not received within that window, your spot will be released to the next person in line. Don't see any spaces available in the camp you want? Call 904-530-6353 or email llaroche@ufl.edu to get on our waiting list! We'll alert you if spots become available up until 1 week before your camp begins! If you're still looking for a good day camp option, consider joining one of the many awesome offerings with Duval County 4-H. For help navigating 4-H Online, click HERE for step by step instructions.  Nassau County Commissioner Jeff Gray; Douglas Conkey, SWRWMD 3/22/23 @ 8:30 a.m. - At the Wednesday, March 15th meeting, the Board approved Resolution No. 2023-026 proclaiming the month of April 2023 as Water Conservation Month in Nassau County, Florida. This follows the State's annual designation of April as Florida's Water Conservation Month, which is meant to educate citizens about how we can all help save Florida's precious water resources. 2023 is the 25th Anniversary that the State has declared April as Florida's Water Conservation Month!
This year, Water Conservation Month centers around water loss from leaky faucets, toilets and irrigation. Douglas Conkey, Intergovernmental Affairs Director for the St. Johns River Water Management District, was in attendance to accept the Resolution. He stated, "Water conservation is the most important action we can take to sustain our water supplies, meet future needs, and reduce demands on Florida's water dependent ecosystems such as springs, rivers, lakes, and wetlands. The average household's leaks account for 10,000 gallons of water wasted every year, the equivalent of the amount of water needed to do 270 loads of laundry. 10% of our homes have leaks that waste 90 gallons or more of water per day. Repairing simple leaks can save homeowners about 10% on their water bill". The Board of County Commissioners urges to repair leaks and to do their part in saving Florida's water not just in April, but also year-round. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer.  2022 $1,000 Start-Ups Cohort Graduates, Photo Credit: Beansprout Productions Fernandina Beach, FL – Since 2020, $1,000 Start-Ups, Inc. has helped launch 30 small businesses in Nassau County through its entrepreneurship, financial management, and life skills training program. The program is available at no cost to adults and includes up to $1,000 in business start-up funding. The 501(c)3 non-profit organization is now accepting applications for its 2023 program to begin on May 10 and concluding on January 27, 2024.
The 2022 Cohort graduated from the program on Saturday, March 25 at the annual Spring Into Action Small Business Fair at the Peck Center Gymnasium. A variety of business types have participated in the program, including retail, bakers and chefs, artists, a wide range of service providers, and others. As a complement to the Cohort, the $1,000 Start-Ups Consortium includes dozens of established local businesses and organizations who serve as mentors, resources, and collaborators to participants. The $1,000 Start-Ups Cohort is guided through every step of starting and growing a successful small business in 26 one-hour sessions taught on Zoom led by Leah Ward-Lee with occasional professional guest presenters. Meeting on Wednesday evenings from 5:30-6:30 and Saturday mornings from 10-11, the sessions alternate between course material and homework presentations that allow the Cohort members to not only learn from the material, but from each other. In a very practical application, four small business fairs are held throughout the year. The first is the Prototype fair that allows the Cohort to test the marketability of their products or services in a limited environment with friends, family, former graduates, donors, and supporters. Three additional small business fairs are open to the public and include other area small businesses who are invited to display at no cost. This collaboration allows the cohort to learn from established businesses, grow their network, increase their customer base and revenue, and circulate money within the local community. Cohort members in good standing are reimbursed up to $1,000 business start-up or growth funding upon fulfillment of required milestones. The enrollment process includes an interview with the lead instructor. During this interview mutual expectations are established before a written contract is signed. $1,000 never asks participants for money or for an ownership stake in their business. The application process begins at 1000dollarstartups.org/start. $1,000 Start-Ups, Inc is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation founded by Leah Ward-Lee and Tony X. Lee with the mission to provide economic and re-entry opportunity by training and funding low-cost business start-ups for potential entrepreneurs from traditionally marginalized or at-risk communities. To build a consortium of businesses who mentor, support, and grow with each other. To provide entrepreneurship and life skills training to potential employees of consortium businesses. To learn more about $1000 Start-Ups mission and programs visit their website at www.1000dollarstartups.org or follow on social media @1000dollarstartups. FERNANDINA BEACH, FL (March 23, 2023) Boys and Girls Clubs of Nassau County congratulates our March 2023 Youths of the Month. Miller Freedom Center member Ariya Gotschall, Roberts Learning and Achievement Center member Meyli Hernandez, and Journey Church West Campus member Emma Jo Allen are our latest members to receive this recognition.  Ariya Gotschall, Yulee Elementary School Ariya Gotschall School: Yulee Elementary School Grade: 4th Age: 9 Ariya Gotschall is a nine-year-old in the 4th grade at Yulee Elementary School and has been a member at Miller Freedom Center since October. Ariya really likes the The Learning Zone at the club because she enjoys learning about emotions. She also enjoys expressing her emotions and giving feedback on her personal feelings. Swimming is the sport Ariya likes the most. Her favorite musical performer is Rhianna and her favorite book is ‘Brown Girl Dreaming’ by Jacqueline Woodson. Ariya likes the color pastel pink and her favorite subject in school is math. Ariya tells us she has a hidden talent - she does voice overs of different movie characters! Ariya was chosen as Youth of the Month for March because she is always smiling, kind, and she loves learning new things at the club as well as the meals provided.  Meyli Hernandez, Southside Elementary School Meyli Hernandez School: Southside Elementary School Grade: 2nd Age: 7 Meyli Hernandez is a 7 year-old 2nd grader who attends Southside Elementary. She has one older brother. She recently became a BGCN club member. Meyli’s favorite program at BGCN is the Arts. In addition, Meyli has no favorite sport but she loves playing flag tag. Her favorite color is black. When not studying her favorite subject of math, Meyli enjoys listening to music and spending time with her family. Her favorite singer is Selena “because she’s pretty and her music is good”, Meyli says. Meyli loves to read, and her favorite book is ‘Baby Mouse’. She aspires to be a doctor when she grows up. Meyli was selected as Youth of the Month for March because she slowly coming out of her shell and setting examples for all of her peers. Meyli is always positive, caring and supportive.  Emma Jo Allen, Hilliard Elementary School Emma Jo Allen
School: Hilliard Elementary School Grade: 1st Age: 7 Emma Jo Allen is a 7-year-old in the 1st grade at Hilliard Elementary School and recently became a member at BGCN’s Journey Church West Campus in Hilliard. Emma has two siblings. Emma’s favorite program at the club is Sports, Fitness & Recreation and her favorite sports are gymnastics and cheerleading. In school Emma enjoys studying math. When she’s not studying, she likes to cheer on her older brother whenever he plays baseball for his school. Emma was selected as Youth of the Month for March because she leads by example and surpasses all standards. Emma is always respectful of her peers and the staff at BGCN. Congratulations, Emma! For more information on Boys & Girls Clubs of Nassau County please visit bgcnassau.org. MARCH 28-29: U.S. Small Business Administration Announces Second Annual Women’s Business Summit3/23/2023 The summit convenes women entrepreneurs and thought leaders from across the public and private sectors
WASHINGTON – In honor of Women’s History Month, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will hold its 2023 Women’s Business Summit from March 28-29, 2023. The two-day hybrid summit will feature virtual panels, “Ask an Expert” workshops, and fireside chats to help women-owned small businesses build, scale, and grow. In-person salon/listening sessions will also be held by local and regional hosts. The event will be held in collaboration with the National Women’s Business Council and co-sponsored by the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center, Wells Fargo, and the Association of Women’s Business Centers. Additional speakers and schedule details will be announced at a later date. Last year, more than 27,000 participants joined the SBA’s inaugural Women’s Business Summit, which highlighted resources and offerings by the SBA and partners. In addition, the inaugural Women’s Business Summit featured remarks from Vice President Kamala Harris. WHAT: SBA 2023 Women’s Business Summit WHEN: March 28-29, 2023 WHO: Isabella Casillas Guzman, Administrator, U.S. Small Business Administration Donald Malcolm Smith, Acting Assistant Administrator, Office of Women’s Business Ownership, U.S. Small Business Administration Tene Dolphin, Executive Director, National Women’s Business Center Nicola Corzine, Executive Director, Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center Other speakers and notable business leaders TBA HOW: Registration is required. Click here to register or visit: https://womensbusinesssummit2023.eventbrite.com. MEDIA RSVP: Please RSVP at Press_Office@sba.gov with the reporter’s name and press outlet by 5:00 p.m. EST, Monday, March 27, 2023. Additionally, media interested in one-on-one interviews should submit requests in advance.  MSC container moving through JAXPORT's Blount Island Marine Terminal MSC's ScanBaltic to USA service links Jacksonville to seven destinations in North Europe
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (March 23, 2023) – MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company is now offering direct container service with seven destinations in North Europe through the Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT). MSC’s ScanBaltic to USA rotation is Jacksonville’s only direct container service to/from Scandinavia. The bi-weekly service begins calling the SSA Jacksonville Container Terminal (JCT) at JAXPORT’s Blount Island Marine Terminal with the arrival of the container ship MSC Olia in late April. SSA Atlantic will provide stevedoring services at Blount Island. The port rotation is Klaipeda, Lithuania; Gdynia, Poland; Gothenburg, Sweden; Bremerhaven, Germany; Felixstowe, England; Antwerp, Belgium; Le Havre, France; New York; Philadelphia; Norfolk; Jacksonville; and Klaipeda, Lithuania. ScanBaltic to USA is MSC’s fifth container service at JAXPORT. MSC also offers existing service from JAXPORT to destinations in Asia through the 2M Alliance; a North America service, Canada Gulf Bridge; and two Caribbean services, Bahamas Express and Florida Gulf Feeder. “MSC is the world’s largest ocean carrier and JAXPORT’s largest container customer by the number of ocean carrier services offered through our port,” said JAXPORT CEO Eric Green. “We are proud of the relationship we have built with MSC and look forward to using our efficiencies to support their continued success in Jacksonville.” The ScanBaltic to USA service is ideal for a number of commodities, including food and beverage, automotive parts, and forest products. Located in the heart of the Southeast U.S., JAXPORT is Florida’s No. 1 container port by volume and one of the nation’s top vehicle-handling ports. Jacksonville offers a 47-foot deepwater shipping channel, two-way ship traffic with no berth or terminal congestion, and same-day access to 98 million U.S. consumers.    The West Nassau Historical Society has selected Saturday, April 22, for their signature fundraising Railroad Day Festival. The all-volunteer nonprofit’s 18th annual celebration is an all-day event held in and around the historic 1881 Callahan Train Depot and adjoining 1856 Florida Railroad bed. This year’s event will celebrate the history of the area's dairy, poultry and other industries with photos, artifacts and maps of interest displayed inside the newest exhibit building on the Train Depot campus. The 142-year old wooden train station and 1940s-era caboose will also be open.
The arts/crafts vendors and food vendors are open from 9 AM to 4 PM and the kids area will include Joel Pace hands-on music zoo and a scavenger hunt. Local live entertainment will perform on the main depot stage from 9 AM to 4 PM. Callahan Cruisers will host a classic car show at Cochrane's Collision Center next door to the depot from 10 AM to 2 PM. Various citizens and sponsors will be honored and car show and contest winners announced during the festivities. Antique machines, tractors, and scaled trains will be exhibited outside the depot while model train layouts will be on display inside the Depot Annex. This is an outdoor event so please bring your lawn chairs. Admission is free and open to the public but donations are always gladly accepted. The West Nassau Historical Society is an all-volunteer non-profit, tax exempt organization dedicated to the preservation of Nassau County’s rich and diverse history and culture as well as being entrusted with the upkeep of the historic Callahan Train Depot. Donations to the 501c3 organization are tax deductible in accordance to current IRS rules. Sponsors and volunteers are needed to help make this year’s festival a success. For additional information on the 2023 Railroad Day Festival visit www.wnhsfl.org or if you are interested in becoming a volunteer, vendor, sponsor, member, or donor call festival co-chairs John Hendricks or Emily Baumgartner at 904-879-3406.  3/21/23 @ 10:30 a.m.- The County's bi-annual Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. - noon (or until trucks reach capacity... whichever comes first). Examples of items that will be accepted include:
What: Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event When: Saturday, October 15, 2022 from 8am-12pm (or until truck reaches capacity) Where: Nassau County Road Department, 86200 Gene Lassere Blvd., Yulee, FL 32097 Please enter the facility utilizing Courtney Isles Way from Chester Rd. (see map below for details) This event is FREE to Nassau County residents with proof of residency. Small businesses may also be approved to dispose of items for a small fee, however you must call Keep Nassau Beautiful in advance to register at (904) 261-0165. Participants are asked to bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to the Barnabas Food Pantry. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer  |
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