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Calendar of events
Monday, October 19
Welcome Coffee with Women of Nassau
10:30 AM
1430 Park Ave
Fernandina Beach, FL
We welcome any ladies who are new to Fernandina Beach or who have lived here and are interested in meeting new people and getting involved in community. Everyone, including new and current members, are welcome to attend. Light refreshments served.
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Mindfulness & Meditation
3:00 PM
1430 Park Ave
Fernandina Beach, FL
Valerie Brandt leads us in a session of Yoga Nidra followed by the soothing sounds of her “singing crystal bowls.” If you haven’t tried it, but you’ve been feeling the need for calm and peace in your life, please join us! Yoga Nidra is a …
Tuesday, October 20
Poetry Canteen
3:30 PM
1430 Park Ave
Fernandina Beach, FL
On the 3rd Tuesday of the month, Amelia Island’s Poet Laureate Nola Perez and friends gather to share their love of poetry, reading their own works or favorites of others. There will be a five-minute “open mic” format to read your work.
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“Simply Ina” Cocktail Party
4:00 PM
1430 Park Ave
Fernandina Beach, FL
Come celebrate the release of Ina Garten’s new (and Donna’s favorite) cookbook, Simply Ina. The recipes are delicious, beautiful, and elegant. We’ll spotlight some of our favorites for our Release Party.
Enjoy a special Courtyard …
Wednesday, October 21
Mother-Daughter Book Club
3:00 PM
1430 Park Ave
Fernandina Beach, FL
New! The Mother-Daughter Book Club will meet on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 3 pm, beginning September 16. Open to daughters 18+ years old and their mothers. To register, contact Katie Rewa (Katie.Rewa@yahoo.com).
Complimentary - No …
Auditions for “Amelia, The Island” – A Musical
4:00 PM
1430 Park Ave
Fernandina Beach, FL
Open To All Ages! “Amelia, The Island – A Musical by Robin Pullen” will be performed at the 4th Annual Festival of Stories & Songs on Saturday, January 30, 2027 at 2 pm.
Thursday, October 22
Author Event: “Now, I See”
4:00 PM
1430 Park Ave
Fernandina Beach, FL
Join us for an engaging local author event with Gene McAllister in conversation with Lynnette Najimy of Beansprout Productions. They will discuss his new novel, Now I See, published in July 2026.
Auditions for “Amelia, The Island” – A Musical
6:00 PM
1430 Park Ave
Fernandina Beach, FL
Open To All Ages! “Amelia, The Island – A Musical by Robin Pullen” will be performed at the 4th Annual Festival of Stories & Songs on Saturday, January 30, 2027 at 2 pm.
Saturday, October 24
StoryTime with Ms. Dearsha
10:30 AM
1430 Park Ave
Fernandina Beach, FL
Join us at the store to listen to a story with Ms. Dearsha, our Director of Children’s Merchandise and Programming.
“An Evening of Story & Song”
5:00 PM
1430 Park Ave
Fernandina Beach, FL
A husband and wife duo who have performed together for over 15 years offers an unforgettable experience of music as art, emotion, and love. Nicolaas’s guitar work and Ariella’s rich vocals create a sound that spans …
Sunday, October 25
Rest & Renew Seasonal Mindfulness Retreat
2:00 PM
1430 Park Ave
Fernandina Beach, FL
“Ground, Let Be, Nourish” with Trish Magyari
Want to find peace in the midst of life’s transitions and challenges? Join us for these deeply nourishing retreats. You’ll be guided to reconnect with yourself in a kind and friendly way …
Monday, October 26
The Vinyl Hour
3:00 PM
1430 Park Ave
Fernandina Beach, FL
Join our monthly classic rock listening party! Each program will be facilitated by Loretta Ernst who will introduce the featured artist, present a listening session of 4 to 5 songs, and lead the discussion. Come learn about the artists, their rise, …
Tuesday, October 27
Author Event: “Boston Psychiatric”
2:00 PM
1430 Park Ave
Fernandina Beach, FL
Join local author J. Brian Turk as he shares the inspiration behind Boston Psychiatric, his experiences as a storyteller, and the lessons he learned along the way.
Thursday, October 29
Annual Book Group Dinner with Publisher Reps
5:30 PM
1430 Park Ave
Fernandina Beach, FL
What will your book group read next? What new books will spark lively conversation? Join us as we welcome three of our favorite sales reps from Penguin Random House back to introduce this season’s new books.
Saturday, October 31
StoryTime with Ms. Dearsha
10:30 AM
1430 Park Ave
Fernandina Beach, FL
Join us at the store to listen to a story with Ms. Dearsha, our Director of Children’s Merchandise and Programming. This week Ms. Dearsha will be reading The Bats on the Bus by Alison Jackson AND Giggling Ghosts by Fiz Osborne.