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Nassau Habitat for Humanity
Press Release Submitted by Cindy Jacoby June 21, 2022 Nassau Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors invites the community to attend a reception at Mocama Beer Company on Sunday, June 26th at 5 P.M. Nassau Habitat is excited to reveal our goals to increase the number of affordable homes we build each year and expand our building footprint off Amelia Island by 2026. In 2021, 88 eligible applicants applied for the two houses that were funded and built. This is a 57% increase over 2020. Habitat estimates that the local unmet need in Nassau County is up to almost 88% compelling Habitat to do more. Nassau Habitat relies on the local community for funding and for the volunteers we need to help build homes that can be purchased by Nassau County residents at an affordable rate. It will take this village to reach our important new goals. At the event the leadership will launch our newest fundraiser She Nailed It!– an all women, nail-hammering relay competition to be held on October 23, 2022, in partnership with Mocama Beer Company and the New South Food Truck. This inaugural event will feature a fierce competition between local hammering teams from our community along with a silent auction, raffle prizes, food, and beverages. Don’t miss the fun! Gather June 26th 5 P.M. at Mocama Beer Company!
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June 16, 2022 (Jacksonville, Fla.) – Community Hospice & Palliative Care’s “Forever in our Hearts” Memory Pillow program reached its first anniversary this June with over 100 pillow requests from family members. Memory Pillows are special keepsakes created by volunteers that are made from an article of clothing owned by a patient. This complimentary pillow is a one-of-a-kind treasure and a loving memento. It is also a wonderful condolence gift to offer families bereavement and emotional support. The program is comprised of 13 sewing volunteers and 2 liaison volunteers who speak directly with the families and help take orders. The volunteer team consistently receives heartwarming feedback from recipients. One caregiver shared, “It is so thoughtful of your group to do something like this. I miss my husband so badly. We were together for 26 years and this pillow will be greatly treasured. Thank you from my heart and God bless you all.” In addition to the many kind comments from family members, the volunteers equally share the same sentiment and are thankful to be a part of the meaningful opportunity. “The Memory Pillow program was initiated a year ago this month. Betsy Miller, volunteer coordinator, has done a phenomenal job of organizing sewing volunteers and creating a program structure to process the requests from families for a pillow,” said Dan Batty, volunteer manager. “We greatly appreciate the effectiveness with which Betsy has been able to accomplish so much in just the first year of this program. This program is a testimony to turning every critical touchpoint into an intentional encounter to create meaningful experiences and memorable moments for the families of our patients.” If you are interested in becoming a Community Hospice & Palliative Care volunteer, please visit Volunteer.CommunityHospice.com for more information. # # # About Community Hospice & Palliative Care Established in 1979, Community Hospice & Palliative Care is an innovative national leader in palliative and hospice care, as well as providing programs and services to meet the diverse needs of the communities it serves. During its 42-year history, through the support of more than 1,000 employees and 1,000 volunteers, the organization helps approximately 1,600 patients per day to live better with advanced illness – at home, in long-term care and assisted living facilities, in hospitals and at its 10 inpatient care centers. No one is ever denied care due to an inability to pay. To learn more about the support and services of Community Hospice & Palliative Care, visit CommunityHospice.com.  Sewing Volunteer, Audrey Harrell, of St. Augustine  Liaison Volunteer, Lori Peters, of Jacksonville  Sewing Volunteer, Sue Diedzic, of Fernandina Beach  6/13/22 @ 10:40 a.m.
In January 2017, the Board of County Commissioners dedicated 40 acres of County-owned property for a Public Safety Training Center to be used by public safety personnel. Long term plans for the center include gun ranges, training rooms, a mock jail, K-9 training area with kennels, an SRT training obstacle course, shoot house, dive-team training pond, Fire/Rescue training area (with classroom, training tower, railcar prop, semi/fuel prop) and other possibilities as future needs develop. A Groundbreaking Ceremony was held on March 21, 2021, to celebrate the commencement of construction. The first phase of the Public Safety Training Center consisting of gun ranges and temporary parking is now complete. To celebrate, the Board will host a Ribbon Cutting for Phase One and Firing of the First Shot Ceremony on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at the site’s location at 153322 County Road 108, Yulee, FL. The public is invited to attend. Phase Two of the project will commence in the very near future and will include construction of the classroom building with airnaseum, a storage building, and resurfacing of the parking lot. If you have any questions, please contact the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office at (904) 225-0331.  Nelson and Associates Insurance is proud to host the 1st Annual Health and Safety Expo for Nassau County residents. This exciting event will provide resources, tools, and education for Nassau County residents including FREE sports physicals and immunizations for all Nassau County school-aged children, FREE haircuts, FREE vision screenings and more.
This event will be held on July 15th (4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.) and July 16th (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.). We are seeking vendors for this 2-day event who offer products or services to maintain a healthy or safe lifestyle. If you would like to become a vendor, please complete the registration form on this link. Spaces are based on a first come first served basis and are limited. We thank our sponsors for making this event available in Nassau County: Nelson and Associates Insurance, Florida Blue, Baptist Health and UFHealth. In Search of DONATIONS for the Health Expo:
Sponsoring Opportunities: Education Corner, Event Signage, Event Passports, Physical Privacy Screening, Expo Bags or a Monetary Donation of your choosing Vendor Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1st-annual-health-and-safety-expo-tickets-323516886717?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&fbclid=IwAR0Dd8-d9DMvL485HguiH-Knv7kbGBaTk0wRBV6U2zVjBWAtXNl1gS1odds Food Truck Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/health-and-safety-expo-food-truck-registration-tickets-347278999837?fbclid=IwAR0abS2aqyg1QMpjAphpFGBokqFSVQYtcaC51Cie3Yf3scjIxG1ejIvGRUY Email Kathy at kathy@nelsonandassociatesinsurance.com or call 904-441-2925 with any questions! 6/8/22 @ 10:25 a.m. -
The Fernandina Beach Library will be hosting another Passport Day on Saturday, June 25, 2022 from 9am-5pm. During this event, you can apply for a passport and get your passport photo taken on site! Appointments are strongly encouraged, however walk-ins are also welcome. If you have any questions or to make an appointment, call (904) 530-6508 or email libraryinfo@nassaucountyfl.com. Event sponsored by the Friends of the Fernandina Library. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer  The full cast of Radium Girls Amelia Community Theatre presents the drama Radium Girls on its main stage for ten performances in June. Written by D. W Gregory, the show is a fictionalized account of the true-life stories of the young women who were hired as dial painters by the U.S. Radium Corporation and exposed to radium poisoning. Set in Orange, New Jersey from 1918-1928, it is an inspiring story of the women’s fight for justice, and the struggle of conscience in the corporate and scientific communities.
By the end of World War I, the U.S. Radium Corporation had a contract to supply the military with radioluminescent watches. Most of their workers were young women whose smaller hands were better suited for the exacting work. They were told that the radium paint was safe and were encouraged to use their lips to bring the paint brushes to a fine point. When the dialpainters began to have serious health problems, the corporation assumed no responsibility. To the contrary, they hired consultants who told the women the problems were caused by poor diet or hygiene. The play focuses on Grace, a dialpainter whose life is upended by her medical issues. She refuses to take a minimal settlement or one that puts the blame on the workers. Instead, she reaches out to a consumer advocate and an attorney to help her get her day in court. Directed by Linda McClane, the cast includes Karina Jimenez, Sharon Parker, and Clarisse Phillips as dialpainters; Carol Bolton and Peggy Strickland as journalists; John Chastine, Ron Kurtz, Eric Linden, and Richard Smith as the company men; Diana Herman, Joe Wall, and Lisa Howard-Welch as family supporters; Elmer Smith and Jayme Taylor as advocates for the women, and Alexis Nix as Marie Curie. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. on June 10-11, 16-18, 23-25 and at 2 p.m. on June 12 and 19 at 207 Cedar Street. Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for students, available at AmeliaCommunityTheatre.org and by calling the box office at (904) 261-6749. Box office hours are 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Wednesday through Friday and ninety minutes before curtain on show dates. Radium Girls is produced by special arrangement with The Dramatic Publishing Company of Woodstock, Illinois. 6/1/22 @ 2:15 p.m. The Nassau County Procurement Division is hosting two vendor information sessions to help current and prospective vendors learn more about the County's procurement process. Topics include:
Sessions are as follows: In-Person Event Wednesday, June 29, 2022 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. James S. Page Governmental Complex, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097 Virtual Event Thursday, June 30, 2022 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. A Zoom link will be sent to you after your registration is submitted. Reserve your spot today by registering here. If you have any questions, please contact the Procurement Department at (904) 530-6040. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer  Community Hospice & Palliative Care is hosting free support and educational sessions throughout the month of June. See below for more information or visit www.CommunityHospice.com.
Open Support Groups – In-Person & Virtual Events Grieving the death of a loved one is never easy, but support from others and sharing your loss can lessen the burden. To help you, Community Hospice & Palliative Care conducts open bereavement support groups throughout the year. These support groups create a safe and comfortable environment where you can share with others who are grieving. Led by our trained bereavement counselors, these sessions are ongoing and available to anyone who has experienced a loss. Open support group participants do not need to contact Community Hospice & Palliative Care before attending a session. This group meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month. Please contact the Bereavement Department at 904.407.7001 to attend.
Father’s Day Workshop – Virtual Event Community Hospice & Palliative Care invites adults grieving the death of a father to join our Virtual Father's Day Workshop, Wednesday, June 15th, from 6 - 7 p.m. Join us as we reflect on the memories and their bond of love. We will share ideas on how to honor our loved ones and care for ourselves as we grieve their loss and ultimately celebrate their lives. To register, please call (352) 204-9876, or email Bethany Wilcox at bwilcox@communityhospice.com. Understanding Grief – In-Person & Virtual Events Understanding Grief is designed to help people learn that healing is possible after the death of a loved one and there are effective ways to cope with grief and loss. Space is limited, please call 904.407.7001 to register.
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May 18, 2022 For more information, contact: Marie Fenn at rmr.marie@gmail.com Fernandina Beach, FL—The Eight Flags charter Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) invites all area women to their first annual ABWA Extravaganza on June 14, 2022, at the Golf Club of Amelia Island, 4700 Amelia Island Pkwy. “Our education fundraiser is rift with food, fun, fashions, and celebrations,” says current president Lillie Marie Rogers. “Let’s get together with our peers to network while enjoying a gourmet meal, door prizes, and a silent auction featuring high-end handbags complete with goodies inside,” says Dottie Fortwengler, ABWA membership chair. The Fashionistas from local businesses Go Fish and Twisted Sisters will showcase fashions and accessories that help businesswomen “dress for success on a budget.” The cash bar opens at 5:30, and the exciting program of celebrations, a plated gourmet dinner, and the fun starts at 6 pm. Tickets are $45 and are available online at www.abwaeightflags.org. “The ABWA Extravaganza offers a fantastic evening of fun and fellowship for area women. says President-Elect Jenny Higginbotham. “And, In addition to door prizes, all attendees will receive discounts at the two shops, and we are grateful to our event sponsor L. Moore Aesthetics,” she adds. ### The mission of the American Businesswomen’s Association is to bring together businesswomen of diverse occupations and to provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, networking support, and national recognition. The Eight Flags charter Chapter has been helping the women of Nassau county succeed for 52 years. This year’s ABWA theme is Together Towards Tomorrow Nassau County, Florida, May 25, 2022 – On Friday, June 10, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., the Board of County Commissioners will host a Ribbon Cutting in celebration of the completion of the new County Extension Office located at 85831 Miner Road, Yulee, FL 32097.
The Board of County Commissioners broke ground on this project on May 15, 2019. All construction work has been done in-house by Facilities Maintenance staff consisting of over 1,800 man-hours and resulting in significant savings to the County. Upon completion, this new 2,000 square foot facility will serve as the administrative office for the County Extension staff and will feature classrooms for horticulture, natural resources, agriculture, 4-H Youth Development, and family consumer classes and training rooms for the master gardener volunteers and extension agents. The property will also feature demonstration gardens, a nature trail with learning stations, an orchard, and an aquatic pond for pond maintenance training. At the May 15, 2019 groundbreaking event, an announcement was made that the facility would be called the “Rebecca L. Jordi Cooperative Extension Office” in honor of Extension Director Rebecca L. Jordi who spent countless hours advocating for a new facility for Extension services. Unfortunately, Ms. Jordi passed away on July 31, 2020, however having the facility named after her will ensure that she will always be remembered for her great passion for agriculture and horticulture and for all her efforts in bringing this project to fruition. Members of the public are invited to attend and participate in this celebration. ***************************************************************************************************** The Smith Lever Act of 1914 established the Cooperative Extension Service as a partnership between land grant colleges nationwide, including the University of Florida and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, in order to provide scientific knowledge and expertise to the public through educational programs. The Nassau County Extension is a joint partnership between the University of Florida and the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners and has been in operation since 1915. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer |
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