11/28/18 @ 1:45 p.m. - The Fernandina Beach Library Branch will be hosting a Family Holiday Festival this Saturday, December 1st, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. The event will feature a variety of holiday activities including music, stories, crafts, games, balloon art, character appearances and more!

This event is sponsored by the Fernandina Beach Friends of the Library and is free and open to all ages. If you have any questions, please contact Youth Librarian, Michelle Forde, at (904) 530-6506 or via email at mforde@nassaucountyfl.com.

Date: Saturday, December 1, 2018
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Fernandina Beach Branch Library,25 North 4th Street

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

11/26/18 @ 1:15 p.m. - The City of Fernandina Beach has coordinated the 4th Annual Guns & Hoses Event for Saturday, December 8, 2018. The event will feature food trucks, emergency vehicles, bounce houses, and exciting softball games played by the City of Fernandina Beach Police Department, City of Fernandina Beach Fire Department, Nassau County Fire/Rescue and the Nassau County Sheriff's Office. 

The event will take place at the Ybor Alvarez Sports Complex from 9am-4pm. Please see the attached flyer for specific game times.

The cost for entry is $5 for adults and kids 12 and under are free. Proceeds will benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

11/14/18 at 1:15 p.m. - Swearing-in Ceremonies for the incoming County Commissioners will be held on Tuesday, November 20th, as that is the first day of their four-year terms. Each Commissioner will take an Oath of Office affirming their duties as required by Florida Statute.

The ceremonies will be as follows:

Thomas Ford
Mr. Ford was elected to serve as County Commissioner for District 4 (Hillard, Bryceville, Boulougne, Kings Ferry & Nassau Oaks). His ceremony will be held on Tuesday, November 20th at 11:30 a.m. at the Historic Courthouse in Fernandina Beach. The ceremony will be officiated by the Honorable Judge Robert Foster.

Aaron Bell
Mr. Bell was elected to serve as County Commissioner for District 2 (South Amelia Island, Nassauville & O'Neil). His ceremony will be held on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. at the Historic Courthouse in Fernandina Beach. The ceremony will be officiated by the Honorable Judge Wesley Poole.

Please join us in celebrating these two events! If you have any questions, please contact the County Attorney's Office at (904) 530-6100.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

10/22/18 @ 10:10 a.m. - The Nassau Alcohol Crime Drug Abatement Coalition (NACDAC), Nassau County Sheriff's Office, City of Fernandina Beach, the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), and the Counterdrug Task Force will be hosting a Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 27, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Bring your unused prescription medications to either of the below locations. You DO NOT need to provide identification, nor do you have to remove the labels from the bottle. Your prescription will be collected by a representative of the DEA and placed in a box for safe and proper disposal.

DROP OFF LOCATIONS

• Nassau County Sheriff's Office, 77151 Citizens Circle, Yulee, FL 32097
• City of Fernandina Beach Police Department (front lobby), 1525 Lime Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32097

If you have any questions, please contact Rachel Stokes at (904) 277-3699 or via email at rachelstokes@nacdac.com.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

10/19/18 @ 11:25 a.m. -

This Saturday from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Nassau County Animal Services will hold an adoption event at Petco in Yulee which will feature adoptable cats and dogs. Adoption fees are sponsored by Petco and include a $450 discount book for Petco services, pet food, pet treats, bed and toys! All pets are spayed/neutered, vaccinated and have an ID micro-chip - a $250 value.

If you can't find your pet at Petco, the shelter is right across the street at 86078 License Road. There will be plenty more furry faces there waiting to greet you! Visiting hours are Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

If you have any questions, please contact Animal Services at (904) 530-6150.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

10/17/18 @ 4:50 p.m - The Nassau County Master Gardener Fall Plant Sale will take place this Saturday, October 20, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in the demonstration garden located at 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL (James S. Page Governmental Complex)

The sale will feature a variety of plants, fall flowers, custom painted pots and secondhand gardening equipment. All proceeds will benefit the Master Gardener Program and their community projects throughout the County.

If you love gardening, you don't want to miss this event! If you have any questions, please contact the County Extension Office at (904) 530-6353.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

10/17/18 @ 1:40 p.m. - On September 8, 2018, Keep Nassau Beautiful and the Nassau County Solid Waste Department sponsored the first fall Household Hazardous Waste Collection (HHWC) Event on the west side of the County. Prior to this event, a HHWC Event has been held each spring in the middle of the County in Yulee. Due to the population growth and increased demand, a second event was added in 2018. Based on the attached Press Release, the fall event was the largest on record based on participation and the amount of items collected. Nine volunteers provided more than 90 hours of their time to assist unloading and properly disposing of more than 46,800 pounds of hazardous waste. The top items collected included latex paint, electronics, and used oil. The below photo provides a breakdown of all types of items collected.

The Nassau County Solid Waste Department's Annual Tire Amnesty Day was also held on September 8th at the Nassau County Convenience Center in Callahan which resulted in 8.79 tons of waste tires being collected and properly disposed of.

Since the fall HHWC Event proved to be successful, it is anticipated that two events will now be held annually. The spring event has already been scheduled for Saturday, March 30, 2019, so go ahead and mark your calendars! Additional information will be shared as that date gets closer.

For additional information, please visit Keep Nassau Beautiful's website or call them directly at (904) 261-0165.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

9/13/18 @ 9:00 a.m. - The Nassau County Health Improvement Coalition has coordinated a 5K Health Walk/Run in recognition of World Heart Day. This is a free, non-timed event to raise awareness on cardiovascular disease prevention. All participants who complete the 5K will receive free shoelaces and will be entered into a drawing for a door prize.

Other activities taking place during the event include:

• * Hands Only CPR Training (with free Friends & Family training kit)
• * Walk With Me Program Information
• * Drain & Cover, Spill the Water Information (to prevent mosquito exposure)
• * "5210 - Let's Go" Healthiest Weight activity

What: World Heart Day 5K Walk/Run
When: Saturday, September 29, 2018 at 10:00 a.m.
Where: Ewing Park, Callahan, FL 32011

For additional information, please contact J. Miller at (904) 556-9156 or visit the Health Department's Website.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

9/11/18 @ 11:25 a.m. - Keep Nassau Beautiful and Kayak Amelia have coordinated a Coastal Clean-Up Event for this Saturday, September 15th. If you are interested in volunteering, please visit Kayak Amelia's website, select BOOK A TRIP, and choose one of the access points to register and reserve your spot. Volunteers registering in advance will be eligible to win a Volunteer Appreciation Gift.

Site captains will be at each location to provide gloves, trash grabbers, trash bags/buckets. Volunteers should bring sunscreen and water if desired.

If you have any questions, please contact Keep Nassau Beautiful at (904) 261-0165 or via email at knb@keepnassaubeautiful.org.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

Just a reminder that the following two recycling events are scheduled for this Saturday, September 8th. NOTE: THESE EVENTS ARE ON THE SAME DATE BUT ARE BEING HELD AT TWO SEPARATE LOCATIONS. SEE EVENT INFO FOR EACH BELOW.

Waste Tire Amnesty Day
When: 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., OR UNTIL THE TRAILER IS FULL (WHICHEVER COMES FIRST)
Where: Nassau County Convenience Center, 46026 Landfill Rd., Callahan, FL 32011
Description of Event: Residents may bring up to 10 (ten) tires for FREE disposal (car and light truck tires only). Tires must be off the rim and free of debris. No commercial loads will be accepted. Must provide proof of Nassau County residency.

Household Hazardous Waste Event
When: 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Where: Northeast Florida Fairgrounds, 543378 US Highway 1, Callahan, FL 32011
Description of Event: Drop off your household hazardous waste and help keep our County green. Example of items collected include:

• Pesticides and insecticides
• Paint and paint thinners
• Radiator fluids, used oil/lubricants, oil filters, gasoline, propane tanks
• Used cooking oil
• Fluorescent bulbs
• Electronics (computers, TVs, printers, phones, calculators, etc)
• Medications
• Aerosol cans
• All batteries
• Corrosives

This is event is free, however you are asked to bring a non-perishable canned good to donate to the Barnabas Food Pantry.
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For additional info regarding either event, please contact Nassau County Solid Waste at (904) 530-6700.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office