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Arts and Culture Nassau, along with Mayor Mike Lednovich and County Commissioner John Martin, presented proclamations to commemorate Art and Culture Nassau's 15 years of service to the County and City.
The event was tied to the recognition of a new public art display established through Arts and Culture's "Arts in Public Places Program" established by the City in 2012. The event took place at the downtown Court House in front of a piece done by local artist Jarred Bishop. There are two other public art displays in the City: one at the Fernandina Beach Public Library and one at Marina Parking Lot C. "Arts and Culture Nassau proudly celebrates its 15th Anniversary supporting area arts organizations by facilitating grant assistance programs, fostering cooperation and communication, and making facility and infrastructure recommendations to improve and enhance the use and enjoyment of the arts”, Mayor Lednovich. Additional information can be found on the City website (www.fbfl.us/485/Arts-and-Culture-Nassau), or by contacting Parks and Recreation Manager, Kaitie Rivera at (904) 310-3362; krivera@fbfl.org.
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 11/29/22 @ 3:30 p.m.
The Fernandina Beach Library is hosting a guitar concert with local singer/guitarist, Tom Sullivan. He will be playing songs that span the decades along with some holiday favorites sprinkled in. Hot chocolate, coffee and cookies will be served. There is no cost to participate however there is limited seating so RSVP is required. Visit www.nassaureads.com to register. Feel free to bring the entire family to celebrate the upcoming holiday season. If you have any questions, please contact the Nassau County Public Library at (904) 530-6500. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Fernandina Beach Library. Note: Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in order to participate in this program should contact (904) 530-6500 or the Florida Relay Service at (800) 955-8770(v) or (800) 955-8771(TDD) at least 72 hours in advance to request such accommodations.  This December, Amelia Community Theatre returns full of good cheer to Pemberley, the Darcy estate created by Jane Austen in “Pride and Prejudice,” with the holiday production of “The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley.”
This energetic romantic comedy by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon, set in 1815, is an exuberant companion play to last season’s holiday show about the Bennet sisters reuniting at Pemberley. This Christmas, the story takes us downstairs to the servants’ hall and introduces the staff who must make sure the festivities go off without a hitch. Besides their regular duties of serving the upstairs guests, it is up to them to deal with the unwelcome visitor who shows up, namely George Wickham, a rogue who has been banned from Pemberley by Mr. Darcy, even though Wickham is married to Darcy’s sister-in-law. No matter the century, holiday gatherings evoke memories of family and food, and often provoke much drama. Such is the case for those at Pemberley, both upstairs and downstairs, who share their hopes and dreams and their love of orange biscuits, and who must look to their hearts for forgiveness for one another. Director Lisa Howard-Welch who also directed last season’s Pemberley show, says, “These delightful stories are such a delectable treat. There is something festive and wonderful about a show that includes any of Jane Austen’s characters. It is exciting to bring Christmas 1815 in Derbyshire, England back to the ACT stage.” The cast features Mokena Lipinski, Steven Marshek, Sebastian Miller, Clarisse Phillips, Trey Stafford, Jessica Tita, and Sue Weiner. Ensemble players include Juliet Howard-Welch, Elliot Miller, Sharon Parker, Marybeth Tita, and Lila Zacarro. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. on December 2-3, 8-10, 15-17 and at 2 p.m. on December 4 and 11 at 207 Cedar Street. On opening night December 2, there will be complimentary Victorian desserts for ticket holders from 6:30-7:30 p.m. The show is rated PG. Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for students through college, available by calling the box office at (904) 261-6749 and online at www.AmeliaCommunityTheatre.org. The box office is open from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays and is open 90 minutes before curtain on show dates. Jax Black Car Transportation presents exciting Nights of Lights Charter offerings from Amelia Island, to St Augustine, Florida. Each includes 6 Hour Charter = 2 hours drive time and 4 hours to tour the nights of lights. This is an excellent evening out on the night after thanksgiving, or any time from now until January with friends, family and visiting guests. Available Now thru December 30, 2022. Weekends are filling up fast. Mention your Nassau County Chamber of Commerce membership when booking to receive the Special Member Rate!
 Baptist Health’s four adult hospitals once again earn “A” grades for safety from The Leapfrog Group.
All four adult Baptist Health hospitals have once again been rated top of the class for patient safety according to a national organization's latest rating. Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville, Baptist Medical Center South, Baptist Medical Center Beaches, and Baptist Medical Center Nassau each received an "A" Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for fall 2022, which recognizes the hospitals for providing the highest level of safety in patient care. "Safety and quality are top priorities in every interaction with our patients," said Matthew A. Zuino, FACHE, executive vice president and chief operating officer at Baptist Health. "We know patients have a choice when it comes to health care and we use many measures, like Leapfrog, to ensure we are continuously evaluating and improving the care we offer." The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog organization, assigns letter grades A, B, C, D, or F to hospitals across the country based on more than 30 national performance measures and their record of patient safety. The rating takes into consideration:
Results are peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. Go here to see details on The Leapfrog Group website. In addition to this recognition for Baptist Health's adult hospitals, in December 2021, Wolfson Children's Hospital was named a Top Children's Hospital nationally by The Leapfrog Group.  'Give the Gift' of Local
From November 17th-December 31st, we're celebrating small, local businesses and promoting our 'Give the Gift' of Local campaign. The Nassau County Chamber of Commerce is encouraging every person in our community to support friends and neighbors by shopping, dining, and exploring local. Local Businesses are a Big Deal to Nassau County Small, local businesses made up over 60% of all new jobs this year, but consistently face challenges from rising costs to filling vacancies and everything in between. On average, $68 of every $100 spent locally stays in our community. Shopping small can make a big difference, so join us and pledge to support local this holiday season. Simply print out the shop local pledge, take a photo of you holding the sign and/or take a selfie holding it, and share on social media. If we all make the pledge to shop small, imagine the difference we can make to our local economy! If you're a small business owner, we'd like to help you be a part of the 'Give the Gift' of Local campaign:
Over half of the newly registered businesses in Nassau County during October 2022 have indicated that they are a home-based or remote business.
In December, the Nassau County Chamber of Commerce will conduct a focus group for those running businesses out of their homes. Participants will be asked to discuss topics such as how the Chamber can address the specific needs of this growing demographic. The results of the focus group will provide valuable information for creating programming and partnerships that enable home-based businesses to thrive. Participants will be asked to pay special attention to the Chamber's role in providing helpful resources, marketing tools, and networking opportunities to home-based business owners. This meeting will also have an emphasis on referrals, practical business ideas and camaraderie for and between home-based business owners. For more information and to register for the Home-Based Business Focus Group, please contact the Chamber's Events & Programs Manager, Megan Georgeo, at Megan@NassauCountyFLChamber.com or (904) 261-3248 x. 107. FERNANDINA BEACH, FL (November 11, 2022) – For the 8th year in a row, Charity Navigator has recognized Boys & Girls Clubs of Nassau County Foundation with its Four-Star Rating.
Charity Navigator, launched in 2001, is a leading nonprofit assessment organization that evaluates charitable organizations in the United States. Its stated mission is “to make impactful giving easier for all.” They rate over 200,000 charities annually and help to highlight the cost-effectiveness and overall health of a charity’s programs, stability, efficiency, and sustainability. In addition to the top four-star rating and “give with confidence” seal, Boys & Girls Clubs of Nassau County Foundation is among the select few organizations to achieve a perfect 100-percent rating for both Accountability & Finance as well as Leadership & Adaptability. These scores are based on the independent analysis of a charity’s financial accountability, transparency, and how the funds it receives are used. Our administrative and fundraising costs are lean, which means donations to the Foundation directly support the outstanding programs offered to our members at three local Clubs here in Nassau County. To learn more about the ratings and metrics please visit charitynavigator.org and for more information on Boys & Girls Clubs of Nassau County please visit bgcnassau.org. Below is a complete list of every Chamber member restaurant that will be open or offering to-go options on Thanksgiving Day this year. For questions or additional information, please contact the individual restaurant or email us at info@NassauCountyFLChamber.com. Chamber Member Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving Day 2022 DAVID’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE Address: 802 Ash Street Phone: (904) 310-6049 Hours: 2pm – 7pm (last seating) Three courses of traditional and non-traditional Thanksgiving fare. $89.95 per person plus tax and gratuity. Please call for an available seating time. SANDBAR & KITCHEN Address: 2910 Atlantic Avenue Phone: (904) 310-3648 The Sandbar will be open with a special Thanksgiving Day menu including roasted turkey, glazed ham, prime rib with au jus, and all the fixins'. $59.99 ages 13 & up, $29.99 ages 6-12. Seating times: 11:30, 1:30, 4:00 and 6:00. Reservations Required. Call for seating time. CLICK HERE for menu. SALTWATER PIZZA/NATURAL SLICE AT OMNI AMELIA ISLAND RESORT Address: 75 Amelia Village Circle Phone: (904) 491-4115 Hours: 5pm - 9pm Whether you want to relax and just get away from it all or watch the game with friends, we can help. Enjoy your saltwater pizza of choice and three domestic beeers (dine in or carry out). $39 inclusive. OCEANSIDE AT OMNI AMELIA ISLAND RESORT Address: 53 Beach Lagoon Road Phone: (904) 491-4113 Hours: 5pm - 9pm Enjoy Port 'Dina Prime Rib, fried Fernandina shrimp, salt roasted potato and roasted root vegetables for $49 per person. Or try our southern saltwater turkey with mashed potatoes and bacon-oyster stuffing for $39 per person. If you're not a guest of the resort, please make a reservation HERE. FALCON'S NEST AT OMNI AMELIA ISLAND RESORT Address: 39 Beach Lagoon Road Phone: (904) 277-5166 Hours: 5pm - 10pm Wood Smoker Feature - Smoked turkey sandwich served with mashed potatoes, brussels sprouts and Chef Earnest's cranberry sauce. $19 per person. SUNRISE CAFE AT OMNI AMELIA ISLAND RESORT Address: 39 Beach Lagoon Road Phone: (904) 491-1468 Brunch Hours: 10am - 3pm; Dinner Hours: 3pm - 8pm Enjoy traditional favorites, prime rib, raw bar, array of salads, sides, desserts and more. Live entertainment 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and 4 – 8 p.m. $84 per adult and $49 per child (no a la carte available). If you're not a guest of the resort, please make a reservation HERE. VERANDAH AT OMNI AMELIA ISLAND RESORT Address: 142 Racquet Park Drive Phone: (904) 261-7288 Hours: 12 - 8 p.m. Delight in our dinner menu with chef's amuse-bouche, choice of appetizer, entrée including Verandah favorites or traditional Thanksgiving turkey and dessert. Live entertainment during all dining hours. $89 per adult and $46 per child (no a la carte service available). Reservations recommended. Please make a reservation HERE. THE RITZ-CARLTON, AMELIA ISLAND - THANKSGIVING GRAND FEAST Address: 4750 Amelia Island Pkwy Hours: 11am - 3pm Prepared and presented as only Ritz-Carlton chefs can, celebrating all the traditional holiday favorites and trimmings, this elaborate culinary feast is sure to satisfy. You’ll savor an endless array of decadent desserts and children will treasure the crafts and games. $149 for guests ages 10 and older, $60 for children ages 4 - 9. Service charge included, tax not included. 21+ beverage package available for an additional $50 per person. Reserve tickets on EVENTBRITE. THE RITZ-CARLTON, AMELIA ISLAND - THANKSGIVING AT SALT Address: 4750 Amelia Island Pkwy Phone: (904) 277-1100 Hours: 5pm – 9pm Chef Okan Kizilbayir of Salt crafts a four-course menu built around the freshest seasonal ingredients and guaranteed to be a culinary masterpiece with a curated wine pairing available for adults. $200 for ages 10 and older, $95 for children ages 4 - 9. Service charge and taxes are not included. Curated wines for an additional $85 per person. VIEW MENU (PDF) THE RITZ-CARLTON, AMELIA ISLAND - COAST THANKSGIVING BUFFET Address: 4750 Amelia Island Pkwy Phone: (904) 277-1100 Hours: 1pm – 9pm Coast will host a traditional Southern-inspired Thanksgiving Buffet that is eagerly anticipated by locals as well as visiting guests. Drawing on Coast menu favorites as well as traditional Thanksgiving dishes, you’ll savor the mouthwatering tastes of a low-country celebration. $105 for guests ages 10 and older, $45 for children ages 4 - 9, plus gratuity. 21+ beverage package available for an additional $50 per person. Chamber Member Restaurants Offering To-Go Options for Thanksgiving Day 2022
BLISS CAKERY & MORE Address: 464073 State Road 200, Suite 9, Yulee FL Phone: (904) 849-7229 Pre-order your Thanksgiving pies today through Nov. 19th! Come in and order, or call us: 904-849-7229. All orders are pre-paid. Pie pick up: Wednesday, November 23rd from 9:00AM - 3:00PM. Early pick up upon request : Tuesday, November 22nd. MARCHE BURETTE Address: 87 Amelia Island Village Circle (Omni Amelia Island Resort) Phone: (904) 491-4834 Let Marché Burette take care of the cooking this Thanksgiving while you enjoy quality time with friends and family. Meals are $159 and feed 6-8 people. Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal to include a fully cooked 16-pound turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, rolls, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie and a bottle of house wine. Orders must be placed by November 23 and picked up 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. on November 24. Call (904) 491-4834 to place your order. NASSAU HEALTH FOODS Address: 833 TJ Courson Road, Fernandina Beach, FL Phone: (904) 277-3158 Order a fresh, frozen turkey today! Organic and Non-GMO available. Frozen in stock now and fresh arriving soon. For more information and to place your order today, call (904) 277-3158. OUTER BANKS BOIL COMPANY OF AMELIA ISLAND Address: 820 Sadler Road, Fernandina Beach, FL Phone: (904) 601-2272 Pre-order a to-go pot for Thanksgiving today! Visit www.AmeliaIsland.OuterBanksBoilCompany.com or call (904) 601-2272 to place your order. POGO'S KITCHEN Address: 1408 Lewis Street Phone: (904) 432-8483 Pogo's Kitchen will offer a Thanksgiving family style dinner to go! Choose a family style package, build your own feast or add a few a la carte items to supplement your meal. Order online by November 19th and pick up from POGO's on November 23rd. All items will be fully cooked and ready to reheat with instructions included. PUBLIX SUPERMARKET Address: 1421 Sadler Rd, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 Phone: (904) 277-4911 As is their traditional policy, all Publix stores will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. However, you can pick up pre-made turkey day fare that will make your prep work so much easier! PUBLIX SUPERMARKET Address: 463855 State Road 200, Yulee, FL 32097 Phone: (904) 261-2400 As is their traditional policy, all Publix stores will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. However, you can pick up pre-made turkey day fare that will make your prep work so much easier! Evacuations of Zones A & D, Sheltering and Transportation
Evacuations: As of 10:00 a.m. this morning, Nassau County has issued an Evacuation Order for Evacuation Zones A and D. An Evacuation Zone Map can be located at www.onenassau.com/evacuations. There is also an interactive version at www.nassauflpa.com, under the GIS Mapping feature. Sheltering: A shelter has been opened at the Callahan Multi-Purpose Facility located at 543350 US Highway 1, Callahan, FL 32011. This shelter is available for general population, individuals with special needs, and for pets. If you have special medical needs, please ensure that you have completed the special needs registration through the Department of Health. They can be reached at 888-353-8387. You can also register online at https://snr.flhealthresponse.com/. If you have already registered, you will be contacted by the Department of Health. If you are feeling ill, report symptoms to the individual checking you in at the shelter. (gastrointestinal issues, fever, COVID symptoms, etc.) Everyone visiting a shelter should be prepared to bring:
Transportation: If you need transportation, please call the Emergency Operations Center at (904) 548-0900. A transportation schedule will be released later today. Nassau County is unable to tell residents when they will be able to return as that will depend on damages from the storm and associated assessments deeming it’s safe to return. Upon returning to Nassau County, please have identification available. This will ensure that you don’t have any issues returning to your home. If your identification card does not include your home address, please ensure you have some sort of documentation so they can confirm your address. (deed, utility bill, property tax bill, etc.) Please continue to remain vigilant and follow public safety announcements. They can be heard on NOAA Weather Radio; Local radio stations 89.9 FM, 145.5 FM and 690 AM; and local news stations Channels 4, 12, 30 and 47. If you have any questions, please contact Nassau County Emergency Management at (904) 548-0900. Information related to the storm can also be found at www.OneNassau.com Follow Emergency Management on social media at Nassau EM or at www.twitter.com/NassauEM. |
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