College offers CPR training

throughout summer

Some occupations and roles require CPR, including those in healthcare, childcare and emergency response, as well as those working with vulnerable populations or in high-risk environments. 

St. Johns River State College will offer American Heart Association CPR/BLS/AED training this summer. Apply online at sjrstate.coursestorm.com for $75.

Orange Park Campus on June 26 from 5-9 p.m. (room A0072)

St. Augustine Campus on July 10 from 5-9 p.m. (room C0105)

Palatka Campus on July 24 from 5-9 p.m. (room B0031)

The course is for individuals seeking certification in CPR/Basic Life Support (BLS). Students will receive up-to-date training and instruction in the areas of basic CPR administration; choke relief; proper Automated External Defibrillator (AED) operation; and the role of each in the chain of survival. After completing this course, students will receive a certification card. 

FDOT’s Ross featured at Chamber’s

upcoming Lunch and Learn

ORANGE PARK – Meg Ross, Florida Department of Transportation, Public Information Officer, will share an update on the upcoming Wells Road and Blanding Boulevard projects, and other upcoming FDOT projects in Clay County.

Ross will speak at the Clay Chamber’s Lunch and Learn at Haven Hospice on Thursday, June 19, at 11:30 a.m., at 745 Blanding Blvd.

To register, visit business.claychamber.com/events/.

Magnolia News earns

national acclaim from NUSA

JACKSONVILLE – The Neighborhoods USA selected the Magnolia News as its second-place winner of the national Electronic Format Newsletters Not-For-Profit Organization at its recent national conference.

Neighborhoods had the opportunity to enter their community projects and newsletters, which were judged by a panel of judges.

According to NUSA, Neighborhood and Community newsletters are an effective communication tool to share news about your city, community and neighborhood. A well-designed newsletter can spark an interest in neighborhood involvement, increase neighborhood association membership and spur volunteerism.

Clamour offers coaching, auditioning

information on June 28

FLEMING ISLAND – Clamour Theatre Company’s Artistic Director Elaine Smith will coach actors on audition material as well as provide performance and business tips on June 28 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Fleming Island United Methodist Church, 7170 U.S. Highway 17.

Class is also open and free to those who wish to observe rather than be coached. Reservations (clamourtheatre.org/classes) are required for both actors and observers.

Smith is an actor, director, audition coach, award-winning playwright, and veteran of thousands of NYC auditions.

For more information, call (917) 902-7210.

Bounce Land Family Fun

bounces into fairgrounds

Bounce Land Family Fun takes place from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. June 12-15 at the Clay County Fairgrounds. The event includes a $500 drawing each day; local food vendors; a dozen giant inflatables, live entertainment, music and interactive games.

SJR State’s Arredondo earns

DII Softball Play of Year honors

PALATKA – St. Johns River State College softball catcher/infield Princess Arredondo has earned her biggest post-season award to date – the DII Softball Player of the Year by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). The sophomore from South Sumter High School (Bushnell) is the first SJR State athlete to receive the national status. 

Head softball coach Joe Pound said, “She is a professional hitter. Her bat-to-ball skills, combined with the power aspect of her game, make her a special player.” 

SJR State President Joe Pickens said Arredondo is the epitome of a student-athlete. “She is a leader both on the field and in the classroom,” Pickens said.

 Arredondo graduates from SJR State with an associate in arts degree and 3.52 GPA. This fall, she will go to James Madison University in Virginia, where she will play for the Dukes and major in business.

OP Community Sports Day

slated for June 28

The 2^nd annual Orange Park Community Sports Day is scheduled for Saturday, June 28, at OP Athletic Association located at 1086 Fromhart St.

This year’s honoree is Randy Lefko, the longtime sports editor of Clay Today. Edward and Annie Lee Keyes Foundation for Life, a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of underprivileged youth, is organizing the event.

It will include a youth football camp for ages 8 to 14 and a basketball skills challenge for all ages. For more info, contact edannforlife@gmail.com, visit edannforlife.org or call (904) 728-5438.

First Coast Comic Con

to resurface in July 

North Florida’s premier comic and collectibles show, First Coast Comic Con, returns on Saturday, July 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Adam W. Herbert University Center, University of North Florida in Jacksonville.

The event promises an exciting, family-friendly celebration of comics, creativity, and pop culture. Known for uniting top-tier comic book and pop culture vendors from across the Southeast, First Coast Comic Con offers everything from vintage comics and collectibles to the latest merchandise. It’s a marketplace and community hub for fans, collectors and creators alike.

Tickets are available now at www.firstcoastcomiccon.com: $10 for adults; kids 12 and under get in free.

Elmo and Friends Say Hello

at Thrasher-Horne in December

ORANGE PARK – Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and their friends from Sesame Street are coming to your neighborhood to say hello. At Elmo and Friends Say Hello, you can sing and dance with your favorite furry friends while enjoying fun surprises along the way. So put on your dancing shoes and make your way to where the air is sweet for this all-new celebration on Sesame Street!

The Sesame Street Live! show will be at the Thrasher-Horne Center on Dec. 6 at 2 p.m. Tickets, which start at $37, are available at the box office or thcenter.org.

A special photo experience is available for an additional $60.