This Weekend in St. Augustine
Thursday, May 10, 2012| Friday: May 11 |
Parents' Night Out
Let
the St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park entertain your kids
(ages 5-12) from 6-10 p.m. with pizza, crafts, hand-on animal
presentations, zoo tour, games and fun! $25 for members; $30 for
non-members. Pre-registration required, call Katie at 904.824.3337, x29.
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| Friday, Saturday and Sunday: May 11-14 |
THE PLAYERS Championship
The
game's greatest players compete at TPC Sawgrass - THE PLAYERS Stadium
Course in Ponte Vedra Beach.THE PLAYERS Championship is recognized by
PGA TOUR members as "their" championship tournament. It features one of
the most coveted titles in professional golf, the strongest field of
competitors and the richest purse. Previous winners of THE PLAYERS
Championship include K.J. Choi in 2011, Tim Clark in 2010, Henrik
Stenson in 2009, Sergio Garcia in 2008, Phil Mickelson in 2007, Stephen
Ames in 2006, Fred Funk in 2005, and many other greats. In addition to
practice rounds Monday through Wednesday, this year's schedule includes
Executive Women's Day on Monday; Community Day on Tuesday, Military
Appreciation Day on Wednesday and THE PLAYERS Championship competition
rounds Thursday through Sunday. Television coverage will be aired live
on the Golf Channel from 1 to 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 12 to 2 p.m.
on Saturday and Sunday, with NBC Sports picking up weekend coverage from
2 to 7 p.m. each day. www.pgatour.com or call 800-741-3161
Free Mini-Golf
From
Friday thru Monday, the mini golf course operated by Ripley's at the
St. Augustine City Marina will be free for everyone to play. Bayfront
Mini Golf will be open from 9:a.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday,
and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday and Monday. For more information, kkiff@ripleys.com
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| Saturday: May 12 |
Historic Weapons Demonstrations at Fort Matanzas
Take
the National Park Service's ferry to Rattlesnake Island and experience
daily military life at Fort Matanzas - the 18th century Spanish fort
that guarded the southern approach to St. Augustine. From 12:30 p.m.
until 3:30 p.m., authentically clad re-enactors will demonstrate Spanish
muskets and cannons at the fort. Admission is free. Fort Matanzas
National Monument is located on A1A at the south end of Anastasia Island
approximately 15 miles south of St. Augustine. For more information,
call 904.471.0116 or visit www.nps.gov/foma
National Miniature Golf Day at Adventure Landing
Adventure
Landing will celebrate National Miniature Golf Day by offering a free
Miniature Golf Season Pass ($59.99 value) to the first 100 guests that
purchase a round of golf! Other discounts, Activities and special offers
will be available throughout the day. Adventure Landing is located at
2780 SR 16 (At the entrance to the St. Augustine Premium Outlet Mall).
Admission to the park is $7 click here
Annual Dine on the Wild Side
Explore
the St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park and enjoy a complete
BBQ or vegetarian dinner and lively entertainment at this annual event
that helps to raise funds for HAWKE, a not-for-profit organization licensed torehabilitate injured and orphaned wild birds, mammals, and reptiles. Dine
on the Wild Side is from 6 to 9 p.m., butcome early to enjoy the park
and then stay all evening to participate in a guided tour of the bird
rookery to view thousands of birds including endangered wood storks.
Bring your camera for unique photographic opportunities! When the park
closes to the general public, the wild fun begins. The St. Augustine
Alligator Farm is located at 999 Anastasia Boulevard in St. Augustine.
For ticket prices and more information, call 904-692-1777 or visit www.hawkewildlife.org.
Treasure Chest Quest
Yield
to your inner pirate and go sailing with the crew of the Black Raven
on a quest to capture Blackbeard's Treasure Chest. The Black Raven will
exchange cannon fire with Queen Anne's Revenge while children learn
proper sword play techniques in anticipation of a boarding. If you're
brave enough, there will booty for all! And if you're not, you're sure
to capture a lifetime of memories. The Black Raven sails from St.
Augustine Marina on this quest at 12:15 and 2:15 p.m. Tickets are $34.95
for adults and seniors, $24.95 for children. For more information,
call 877-578-5050 or go to www.PirateShipBlackRaven.com
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| Saturday and Sunday: May 12 & 13 |
Roger Bansemer's Landscape Painting Journey Workshop
Take
advantage of a special workshop led by Roger Bansemer, one of today's
most insightful artists and host of PBS series Painting & Travel.
Roger's Landscape Painting Journey workshop will take place at the St.
Augustine Art Association Gallery, located at 22 Marine Street in St.
Augustine. The workshop takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day and
the cost is $275 per person. For more information, call 904-824-2310 or
visit www.staaa.org/education
Mother's Day Eco Tour
Celebrate
mom by taking her on a relaxing 2-hour sail aboard the stable Sirenia
(named after the endangered manatee). Hop on the 3:45 trip and be done
in time to treat mom to a special dinner in beautiful, historic St.
Augustine. Have the boat all to yourselves for $250 (up to 6 people) or
pay $45 per passenger with mention of this ad. You can't go wrong on
this peaceful, professionally guided sail! Call (904) 377-7245 for
reservations or visit www.staugustineecotours.com
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