St. Johns County is hosting a Medical Marijuana Workshop at 4 p.m. on April 13, 2017 at the St. Johns County Permit Center, 4040 Lewis Speedway, to discuss proposed zoning and permitting regulations for medical marijuana retail stores and treatment. The public is invited to attend and provide feedback. For additional information, please call 904.209.0805 or email psoria@sjcfl.us.

St. Johns County is pleased to join the Coast2Coast Rx Card program. The new Coast2Coast Rx card will allow all County residents, regardless of income, age, or health status, to participate in the program and save on the cost of their medications. The program saved cardholders throughout the nation an average of 65% in 2016 on the cost of prescription drugs. Even pets and people living outside the County are able to take part in the program. The Rx card is distributed free of charge and may be used at all pharmacy chains and most independent pharmacies in St. Johns County and includes over 60,000 drugs in its formulary. The Coast2Coast Rx card will be available for residents at most participating pharmacies, governmental offices, libraries, and County health facilities. Residents will also be able to print the Rx card and view the nearest participating locations at www.coast2coastrx.com/counties/fl/stjohns.

The Hastings Branch Library is offering qualified community members the opportunity to earn an accredited high school diploma and credentialed career certificates through Career Online High School. Career Online High School is specifically designed to reengage adults into the education system and prepare them for entry into post-secondary career education or the workforce. The Hastings Library will award scholarships for Career Online High School to qualified learners looking to earn a high school diploma and advance their careers. Residents can learn more about this one-of-a-kind opportunity by visiting www.sjcpls.org or calling 904.827.6976.  

St. Johns County Parks and Recreation is hosting free Easter Egg Hunts at multiple park locations on Thursday, April 13 and Saturday, April 15. Children eight years old and younger are invited to participate at the following parks:

    

 

Thursday, April 13 at 11 a.m.

- Veterans Park, 1332 Veterans Parkway, St. Johns

- Palencia Park, 405 Palencia Village Dr., St. Augustine

 

Saturday, April 15 at 11 a.m.

- Treaty Park, 1595 Wildwood Dr., St. Augustine

- Al Wilke Park, 6140 Main St., Hastings

 

Please bring a basket for collection, and eggs and treats will be provided. The Easter Bunny will be available for pictures at 10:30 a.m. and again after each Easter egg hunt. Parents are invited to bring their own cameras for photographs. For more information, please call 904.209.0377.    

Children ages 5 through 14 are invited to join the fun and participate in the 2017 St. Johns County Just Tri It! Kids Triathlon, scheduled for 8 a.m. on Sunday, April 23 at the Solomon Calhoun Center, 1300 Duval Street. The non-competitive event provides everyone with the chance to participate in a triathlon and Just Tri It! The first 150 children to pick up race packets will receive a Just Tri It! T-shirt, and every child that completes the race will get a medal for their accomplishment. For more information, including race distances, eligibility, registration fees, race schedules, a course map, and directions, please visit www.sjcfl.us/Recreation/Youth/JustTriIt.aspx or contact St. Johns County Recreation and Parks at 904.209.0377 or jbaccari@sjcfl.us.