Anastasia News

Area churches continue to announce plans for Vacation Bible schools this summer.

From caramel squares to chocolate coins, the confections at Whetstone Chocolates in St.

St. Benedict's will sponsor a barbecue from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday in the Cathedral-Basilica Courtyard, corner of St.

Tonight the sky over the St. Augustine Inlet will be lit up in dozens of different hues, and the city is hoping they will all blend into one color: green.

Family Bible Church, 4760 Palm Valley Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, will present "Walking with Jesus" for 3- to 12-year-olds from 9 a.m. to noon July 20 to 24.

St. Augustine Police arrested a juvenile Tuesday in connection with a recent string of Anastasia Island burglaries, and the boy's father was arrested on an outstanding warrant for an unrelated charge.

St. Augustine Police are investigating recent burglaries of five houses and a docked boat in an Anastasia Island neighborhood.

Augustine Beach Pier and Pavilion. Panama Hatties will serve dinners for less than $10 beginning at 6 p.m. Concerts will continue each week through Sept.

Surf Aid International and Billabong, in conjunction with Wild Rock Winery and South Beach Grill, will host a "Humanitarian Happy Hour today to benefit community-based health programs in the South Pacific Islands.

The Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 4256 is hosting an Aerie Appreciation Day on June 27 with music, food, raffles and auctions throughtout the day and into the evening.

Everything from boomerangs to crocodiles will be spotlighted this summer as area churches conduct Vacation Bible Schools for the 2009.

The movie "Dirty Dancing" will be on the big screen at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre.Admission to Night Owl Cinema Series is free, and the show begins at 8 p.m. The St.

The German-American Club of St. Augustine is hosting a breakfast at 10 a.m. Sunday.

Johns County will host the annual Memorial Day Ceremony at 10 a.m. today in the St.

Smeagle licks her nose while being walked by owners Mary and Kenny Davis on Anastasia Island near the lighthouse Tuesday morning, May 19, 2009.

Be A Pack Leader Dog Walking Club meets at 6 a.m. May 24 for a sunrise beach dog walk at Butler Beach park East, off A1A South.

May 17: Johannes Brahms' "A German Requiem" will be presented by the St. Augustine Community Chorus at 3:30 p.m. in Ancient City Baptist Church, 37 Sevilla St., downtown St.

May 8: Live blues music will be performed by Grammy nominee Tony O and special guests from 7 to 11 p.m. in Hurricane Patty's, 65 Lewis Blvd., from U.S. 1 South.

San Marco Terrace Rehab and Care will sponsor an arts and crafts festival from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the facility, 189 San Marco Ave.

May 9: SanMar Productions of St. Augustine will host a cool jazz music series throughout the summer in Flagler College Auditorium, 14 Granada St., downtown St.