April 2015.pdfApril 2015
Apr 9 Pension Board Meeting (North Conference Room) 6:30 pm
Apr 13 City Commission Meeting 6:30 pm
Apr 18 Town Hall Meeting (Chamber) 10 am to Noon
Apr 21 Community Development Board Meeting 6 pm
Apr 27 City Commission Meeting 6:30 pm
Apr 28 *Cultural Arts & Recreation Advisory Committee 6 pm
May 2015
May 11 City Commission Meeting 6:30 pm
May 12 Code Enforcement Board Meeting 6 pm
May 14 Pension Board Meeting (North Conference Room) 6:30 pm
May 19 Community Development Board Meeting 6 pm
May 26 City Commission Meeting 6: 30 pm
May 26 *Cultural Arts & Recreation Advisory Committee 6 pm
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CITY OFFICIALS
Carolyn Woods, Mayor
Mark Beckenbach, Mayor Pro-Tem
Maria Mark, Commissioner
Jonathan Daugherty, Commissioner
Jimmy Hill, Commissioner
Nelson Van Liere, City Manager
Donna Bartle, City Clerk
Meetings are held in the Commission Chamber unless otherwise indicated.
* These events will be held at Adele Grage Cultural Center, 716 Ocean Blvd.
April 2015
Apr 1 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
Apr 4 Egg Hunt – Jordan Park 10 am to 1 pm
Apr 8 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
Apr 11 Wild Wonders – Dutton Island Preserve 1-2 pm
Apr 10-11 Shakespeare in the Park – Johansen Park
Apr 12 Songwriters’ Concert – Adele Grage 6-8 pm
Apr 15 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
Apr 16 North Beaches Art Walk – Town Center & Adele Grage 5-9 pm
Apr 22 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
Apr 25 Wild Wonders – Dutton Island Preserve 1-2 pm
Apr 25 Arts in the Park – Johansen Park 10 am to 6 pm
Apr 26 Acoustic Nights – Bull Park 6-8 pm
Apr 29 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
May 2015
May 3 Songwriters’ Concert – Adele Grage 6-8 pm
May 6 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
May 9 Wild Wonders – Dutton Island Preserve 11 am to Noon
May 13 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
May 16 Bowl Bash – Oceanside Rotary Skate Park 10 am-2 pm
May 16 Dancin’ in the Street – Town Center 11am-9pm
May 20 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
May 21 North Beaches Art Walk – Town Center & Adele Grage 5-9 pm
May 23 Wild Wonders – Dutton Island Preserve 11 am to Noon
May 24 Acoustic Nights – Bull Park 6-8 pm
May 27 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
www.coab.us/recreation
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SAME ROADS
SAME RULES
SAME RIGHTS
Atlantic Beach Ocean Rescue offers Junior
Lifeguard Program
The Atlantic Beach Junior Lifeguard Program provides participants, ages 9 to 15, with
an introduction to water safety/rescue, first aid, and CPR/AED in a fun and challenging
environment. Each session runs for one week (Mon-Fri) from 9 am-1 pm. There is
four one-week-long sessions available during June and July. A timed 100 yard swim
test and a three minute water tread must be passed in order to be eligible for the
program. The swim test is given at Fletcher High School Pool on May 2nd and May 9th
at 8 am. For more information, check the Atlantic Beach Website, or contact Lifeguard
Captain John Phillips at jphillips@coab.us.
SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK
Johansen Park
6 to 10 pm
The University of North Florida’s English Department will hold its 6th Annual Shake-
speare in the Park with a presentation of “Twelfth Night” on April 10th and 11th
(weather permitting). The misadventures of shipwrecked twins Sebastian and Viola
lead them deep into Illyria, where they encounter lovelorn Duke Orsino and grieving
Countess Olivia. This beloved Shakespeare comedy, with its love triangles, role-playing,
cross-dressing, drunken knights and singing, has it all! All performances are free
and open to the public.
CITY ELECTIONS
Primary Election - August 25, 2015
General Election (if run-off required) – November 3, 2015
OFFICES UP FOR ELECTION:
Mayor - Seat 1 (2-year term) – At Large- Currently held by Carolyn Woods.
Commissioner - Seat 2 (4-year term)- District 1308 (Formerly 13H)- Currently held by
Maria Mark.
Commissioner - Seat 3 (4-year term)- District 1307 (Formerly 13GS) - Currently
held by Mark Beckenbach.
QUALIFYING DATES:
Qualifying period begins at Noon on Monday, June 15, 2015 and will end at Noon on
Friday, June 19, 2015.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Visit the city’s website at www.coab.us/elections for more information and links to
the detailed election calendar, district map and Duval County precinct finder page.
Anyone interested in becoming a candidate should contact Donna Bartle, City Clerk at
(904) 247-5809.
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Dear Neighbors
April is an eventful month for Atlantic Beach. The month kicks off with
our annual Easter Egg hunt on Saturday, April 4th from 10 am to 1 pm at
the Jordan Park Community Center. Bring the little ones out to meet the
Easter Bunny, ride the train and enjoy all the fun activities.
Next, the University of North Florida's English Department will hold its 6th
Annual Shakespeare in the Park with a presentation of “Twelfth Night”
on April 10th and 11th from 6 to 10 pm. Pack a picnic supper and bring
the family out to beautiful Johansen Park to enjoy a night under the stars.
All performances are free and open to the public.
On Saturday, April 25th, the Atlantic Beach Cultural Arts & Recreation
Advisory Committee will sponsor the 12th Annual Arts in the Park. This is
one of the City’s most popular events and is quickly becoming one of the
region’s best art shows. Make plans to come out and enjoy the day under
the elegant oak trees. There will be live music and a variety of local food
vendors providing refreshments.
Regular monthly events held at Bull Park include our Mid Week Farmers
Market every Wednesday afternoon from 3-6, and our Songwriters
Concert in the Adele Grage Community Center on April 12th from 6-8 pm.
Our musical host, Mike Shackelford and his fellow talented performers
from our region will transform the Atlantic Beach Theater into a magical
space with original musical creations by neighbors and friends. Bring a
friend...or three! On April 26th come for Acoustic Night and hear local
musicians perform popular music solos or play with a small band on the
lawn. Bring a picnic, visit with neighbors, and enjoy the outdoors and
area playground.
In closing, I would like to welcome our City Manager Nelson Van Liere and
his family to town. They moved into the Selva Norte area and are getting
settled in and enjoying becoming Atlantic Beach residents.
Blessings to you and yours,
Carolyn Woods
Celebrate Earth Day and Conserve Water
On Wednesday, April 22, 2015 Earth Day turns 45! This year’s
global theme is It’s Our Turn to Lead. You can learn more
about Earth Day and check out the Toolkit for participating at
www.earthday.org/2015.
One way to help the earth is to avoid wasting water—one
of our most precious resources. For information on how to
conserve, go to www.FloridasWater.com.
Remember your days! Only irrigate on your days, before 10:00 am or after 4:00 pm
Address Irrigation Days
Homes with odd-numbered addresses Wednesday and Saturday
Homes with even-numbered addresses Thursday and Sunday
Non-residential properties Tuesday and Friday
HELP PROTECT OUR SEA TURTLES
The City of Atlantic Beach would like to remind everyone
that turtle nesting season takes place from May 1st through
October 31st. Please help protect their safety by keeping
our beaches as dark as possible during the nesting season.
For more information on sea turtle nests you can contact the
Beaches Sea Turtle Patrol at (904) 613-6081 or visit their
website at www.bstp.net.
ARTS IN THE PARK 2015
The Atlantic Beach Cultural Arts & Recreation
Advisory Committee will sponsor the 12th
Annual Arts in the Park on Saturday,
April 25th from 10 am to 6 pm. Original
art will be available for purchase by 60
accomplished artists exhibiting their fine arts
and crafts and there will be lots of hands-on
activities to delight the kids. Pack a picnic
lunch, grab your family and come out to enjoy the day under the elegant shady oak trees, listen
to acoustic musicians and sample lots of delicious food…all at beautiful Johansen Park. For
more information, contact the Recreation Office at (904) 247-5828 or www.recreation@
coab.us.