August 5 – 7
Soon Y. Warren Workshop
Soon Y. Warren's “Painting Glass in Watercolor” Workshop will focus on the technical skills needed to paint crystal and glass, as well as focusing on composition, color theory, value, perspective, and the other elements necessary for the two dimensional painting with watercolor. An “Early Bird Discount” is available if paid by July 4. Cost is $375. For registration, visit www.ameliaislandartistsworkshop.com or contact Mikolean Longacre at (904) 415-3900 or (904) 491-8040.

August 6 - 19
White Oak Conservation Center Isabella Rossellini Auction
Enter the White Oak Conservation Center summer auction and win dinner for you and five of your friends with Isabella Rossellini at Nobu New York, the flagship restaurant of Chef Nobu Matsuhisa in New York City. Guest will be able to visit the kitchen to watch the chefs’ work, and the winner will receive a cookbook and chef’s jacket. For more information, email Brandy at BCarvalho@wogilman.com or call (904) 225-3359.

August 7
Amelia Island Sun Splash
The Amelia Island Sunsplash is not just a reggae music concert. At 7am, there will be a beach clean up with Keep Nassau Beautiful, the Eastern Surfing Association will have a surf contest at 8am. Live reggae will be from 1-7pm. Swimwear fashion show, volleyball, ping-pong, sand castle contest, giveaways and prizes. Seaside Beach, 8am – 7pm. Everyone is welcome. For more information, visit www.aisunsplash.com.

August 7
Florida Sea Turtles
Join a park ranger and learn about the lifecycle of the sea turtle and the importance of these creatures. The program will take place at pavilion one on Little Talbot Island at 2pm. No reservations are necessary and the program is free with regular park admission. For more information, call the Talbot Island Ranger Station at (904) 251-2320.

August 7, 14, 21, 28
Fernandina Farmers Market
Enjoy a morning of food, fun, and friendship, featuring farm-direct fruits and vegetables, organic products, specialty foods, gourmet baked goods, specialty plants and more. 9am – 1pm. For more information, go to www.fernandinafarmersmarket.com.

August 12 -28
Postmortem
The Amelia Community Theatre presents the murder mystery thriller, Postmortem. For play description, ticket pricing, times and more information, call (904) 261-6749 or visit www.ameliacommunitytheatre.org.
 
August 14
Animal Signs
Join a Park Ranger for a presentation and leisurely guided hike through different Florida ecosystems on a quest to characterize tracks left by an assortment of critters. This program will take place at the Ribault Club on Fort George Island Cultural State Park at 2pm. No reservations are necessary and the program is free. For more information, call (904) 251-2320.

AUGUST 14
The Greatest Show on Earth!
“Back to School Fashions” presented by students and teachers of Nassau County for the benefit of Communities in Schools. Lunch, fashions, raffle and fun! St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Burns Hall and the Parish Courtyard, 801 Atlantic Avenue, Fernandina Beach. Tickets are $20; Students $10 and available at YYoga, Red Otter, The Book Loft, Vystar Credit Union, Southeastern Bank. For more information and tickets call (904) 261-0011.

August 14
Resale Bus Tour with Tax Free Savings
In honor of Florida’s tax-free holiday weekend, Fifi’s Fine Resale Apparel is offering a bus tour that will take shoppers to the finest resale shops on Amelia Island. Tickets are $29 and include a catered boxed lunch while being transported from shop to shop in an air conditioned bus, along with a 20% discount on your purchase at each shop, on top of the 7% sales tax savings. To reserve tickets, call (904) 277-4430, or visit Fifi’s at 1853 S. 8th Street.

August 14
Second Saturday Artrageous Artwalk
The second Saturday of each month features the Artrageous Artwalk in the historic downtown district of Fernandina Beach. The galleries offer a diverse selection of art, including: acrylics, copper, metals, photography, pottery, stained glass, watercolors and much more. This month, The Blue Door Artists will feature nationally collected artist Casey Matthews colorful abstract, mixed-media paintings. Designs On Gallery will be featuring the pen and ink drawings of local artist Jose Garcia. 5:30 – 8:30pm. For more information, call (904) 277-0717.

August 18
Spanish 101
In this course, you will develop Spanish language proficiency in all skill areas, including reading, writing, speaking and listening comprehension, as well as gaining knowledge of the culture, literature, and history of the Spanish speaking world. For more information, visit www.tlcnf.com or call (904) 430-0120.

August 20
3rd on 3rd at Amelia Island Museum of History
On the third Friday of every month, the Amelia Island Museum of History offers a special presentation related to the intriguing history of the island. Events take place at 5:30 p.m. at Baker Hall in the museum. Admission is free for members and $5 for non-members. For more information, visit www.ameliamuseum.org or call (904) 261-9701.
 
August 21
Barrier Islands
Join one of our knowledgeable park rangers for an informative talk on the natural history of sea islands and their important role in coastal ecology. The topics addressed will include beach erosion, island migration, island formation and the natural communities present on such barrier islands today. This program will take place at the Ribault Club on Fort George Island Cultural State Park at 2pm. No reservations are necessary and the program is free. For more information, call (904) 251-2320.

August 22 & 29
Frame Your World Digital Photography
In this workshop, you will develop a better understanding of your digital camera features and to use them for improved composition and artistic expression. You will also learn the five areas to further improve your pictures. For more information visit www.tlcnf.com or call (904) 430-0120.
 
August 28
Talbot Critters
Join a park ranger to learn about the many common species that inhabit the natural communities of the undeveloped barrier islands of northeast Florida. The program will take place at pavilion one on Little Talbot Island at 2pm. No reservations are necessary and the program is free with regular park admission. For more information, call the Talbot Island Ranger Station at (904) 251-2320.

August 27 – 28
Great Southern Tailgate Cook-off
More than 40 cooking teams from across the country will compete at Main Beach for up to $20,000 in cash and prizes. The cook-off will be sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society and is a Florida State Championship event. More information is available at www.gstailgatecookoff.com or by calling
(904) 277-0717.