March 2014.pdfMarch 2014
Mar 10 City Commission Meeting 6:30 pm
Mar 11 Code Enforcement Board Meeting 6 pm
Mar 18 Community Development Board 6 pm
Mar 24 City Commission Workshop 6: 30 pm
Mar 25 *Cultural Arts & Recreation Advisory Committee 6 pm
April 2014
Apr 14 City Commission Meeting 6:30 pm
Apr 15 Community Development Board 6 pm
Apr 22 *Cultural Arts & Recreation Advisory Committee 6 pm
Apr 28 City Commission Workshop 6:30 pm
Meetings are held in the Commission Chamber unless otherwise indicated.
* These events will be held at Adele Grage Cultural Center, 716 Ocean Blvd.
www.coab.us • (904) 247-5800
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
March 2014
Mar 2 Yoga – Adele Grage 4-5 pm
Mar 5 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
Mar 8 Wild Wonders – Dutton Island Preserve 1 pm
Mar 9 Yoga – Adele Grage 4-5 pm
Mar 9 Songwriters’ Concert – Adele Grage 6-8 pm
Mar 12 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
Mar 16 Yoga – Adele Grage 4-5 pm
Mar 19 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
Mar 20 North Beaches Art Walk – Town Center & Adele Grage 5-9 pm
Reception for the Artist – Adele Grage 5-9 pm
Mar 22 Wild Wonders – Dutton Island Preserve 1 pm
Mar 23 Yoga – Adele Grage 4-5 pm
Mar 26 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
Mar 30 Yoga – Adele Grage 4-5 pm
Mar 30 Acoustic Nights – Bull Park 6-8 pm
April 2014
Apr 2 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
Apr 5 Wild Wonders – Dutton Island Preserve 1 pm
Apr 6 Yoga - Adele Grage 4-5 pm
Apr 9 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
Apr 11 & 12 Shakespeare in the Park – Johansen Park
Apr 13 Yoga – Adele Grage 4-5 pm
Apr 13 Songwriters’ Concert – Adele Grage 6-8 pm
Apr 16 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
Apr 17 North Beaches Art Walk – Town Center & Adele Grage 5-9 pm
Reception for the Artist – Adele Grage 5-9 pm
Apr 19 Easter Egg Hunt - Jordan Park 10 am – 1 pm
Apr 20 Yoga – Adele Grage 4-5 pm
Apr 23 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
Apr 26 Wild Wonders – Dutton Island Preserve 1 pm
Apr 26 Arts in the Park – Johansen Park 10am – 6 pm
Apr 27 Yoga – Adele Grage 4-5 pm
Apr 27 Acoustic Nights – Bull Park 6-8 pm
Apr 30 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
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ABET PRESENTS…RED
By John Logan
Directed by Dave Alan Thomas
March 14, 15, 21, 22, *23, 27, 28 and 29, 2014
DRAMA / A moving and compelling account of Mark Rothko, one of
the greatest artists of the 20th century, whose struggle to accept his
growing riches and praise became his ultimate undoing.
Showtimes: Fri & Sat at 8:00pm | *Sundays at 2:00pm
For reservations: Visit www.abettheatre.com or call 249-7177
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DEAR NEIGHBORS
As the weather warms and we look forward to spending more time
outdoors, I want to encourage you to keep up with and participate in
all of the great events happening in our local parks. Information can
be found via our city website, www.coab.us, under "Things To Do" in
the top right corner of the home page. There is also a “Notify Me”
link where you can sign up to receive email notifications on things
that interest you such as Park Events, job listings and bid postings.
Speaking of being outside, I want to give an update on the River
Branch Preserve Marsh Master Plan progress. We will be entering
the Preliminary Study Phase for the design of the route for the
multipurpose path that will hopefully connect Dutton Island Preserve
to Tideviews Preserve along the Intracoastal Waterway. This is a
very important first step as the consultants help the City plan for
the long-term recreational opportunities of this area. One of the
most important aspects of the process is citizen involvement. Please
keep your eyes and ears open so you can participate by offering your
druthers, insights, and concerns. We have a very real opportunity
to make this a fantastic venue for our children and grandchildren.
Please join us.
As always, please feel free to contact the Commission at
ElectedOfficials@coab.us with your insight, input and innovations.
Together we can continue to make the changes in Atlantic Beach
positive, healthy and lasting.
Blessings to you and yours,
Carolyn Woods
World Water Day 2014: Water and Energy
In 1992, the United Nations General Assembly designated March 22 of each
year as World Water Day to focus attention on the importance of fresh water
and encourage sustainability.
This year’s theme is aimed at increasing awareness of the relationship be-
tween water and energy. Pumping and treating water—both before and after
use—takes energy. At the same time, water is needed to produce energy.
This is called the “water-energy nexus.
Check out the World Water Day website at www.worldwaterday.org to par-
ticipate in the Facebook Photo Contest, read facts and figures, and learn how
you can save water and energy.
Let’s protect our precious water supply.
Remember Your Day:
Only irrigate on your day, before 10:00 a.m. and after 4:00 p.m.
Odd numbered addresses - Saturday
Even numbered addresses - Sunday
Nonresidential properties – Tuesday
For more information on water conservation go to www.FloridasWater.com
Scoop the Poop!
Not only is dog waste not a pretty sight (or smell), but it's also a breeder of
germs and disease. Pet waste left in yards, on the beach, on sidewalks, and
near streets and gutters is a significant contributing factor to the spread of
bacteria, protozoa, and diseases.
When you leave poop on the sidewalk, it is eventually swept into the
storm sewers, which often discharge directly into the waterways with little
treatment. The poop degrades water quality, leading to cloudiness and an
increase of algae. Pet waste has been considered responsible for almost
one fourth of the fecal contamination of the waterways -- those very same
waterways in which you are boating, fishing, and swimming!
“But it’s a natural fertilizer” NOT! Not only do we not need the extra nutrients
going into our waterways, but fertilizer manure needs to be from a plant
eater. Dog poop won't help your plants or the grass.
HELP KEEP YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD SAFE!
Atlantic Beach Police Department is looking for residents who want to take the
initiative to start a neighborhood watch program! This is a great opportunity to get
to know your neighbors and partner with the police department. Neighborhood
Watch is a voluntary program organized by concerned citizens to reduce crime in
their communities. Working with local law enforcement, citizens can learn when
and how to report suspicious activities, and implement home security measures
and precautions. Any resident of Atlantic Beach can join a Neighborhood
Watch, even those who do not own a home. If you are interested in starting a
Neighborhood Watch or just getting more information, please contact Sgt. Jon
Tusing or Commander Tiffany Layson at 904-247-5859.
WILD WONDERS RETURNS TO DUTTON ISLAND PRESERVE
Do you enjoy the great outdoors and nature? A hands-on nature program
for the entire family will be held at Dutton Island Preserve in Atlantic Beach
beginning in March. Mike Rossi, an experienced local educator, will present
his program “Warm Fuzzies and Prehistoric Pals”. Kids can experience one-
on-one encounters with turtles, snakes, small mammals and reptiles. Dance,
storytelling and humor are interwoven into this delightful presentation. The
Wild Wonders Program will be held on the following dates: Saturdays at
1pm – March 8 & 22 and April 5 & 26
Change your Clocks &
Smoke Detector
Batteries with
Daylight Savings Time
On Sunday, March 9th, daylight savings begins at
2 a.m. and you will need to reset your clocks one
hour ahead. When you are changing your clocks we
encourage you to also replace your batteries in your
smoke detectors.