Sabbath Services: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, Temple Bet Yam, 2055 Wildwood Drive. Services are led by Rabbi Dr. Nadia Siritsky and will be followed by an Oneg Shabbat. For information, visit templebetyam.org or call 904-819-1875.
Vilano Beach Love Fest: 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, North Shores Community Park, 120 Meadow Ave. Sponsored by RealDeal Ministries International and The Vine Christian Singles Ministry of St. Augustine, the family-friendly event will feature live music, performances and activities for kids and adults. New Zealand surfer Ian McCormack, subject of the movie, “The Perfect Wave,” will tell of his “life after death” experience after he was stung by box jellyfish in the Indian Ocean. To participate or volunteer contact Lennette Deal at realdeal4Jesus@aol.com or 813-787-2478. Visit RealDealMinistries.com.
Library Tour: 11 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, the Isser and Rae Price Library of Judaica at the University of Florida. The St. Augustine Jewish Historical Society will meet at the Main Branch of the St. Johns County Library, 1960 N. Ponce De Leon Blvd., before driving to Gainesville. Rebecca Jefferson, the unofficial “The Jewish Librarian of Florida,” will lead the hour-long tour. After, guests will have an opportunity to examine the stacks in the 120,000-volume library. All are welcome to attend this free event. No advance arrangements are necessary. For information, call 804-914-4460.
Global Warming Discussion: 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4287 A1A S. Donald Brandes will present “The Effects of Global Warming on Climate.” Brandes, a Florida native, has a Ph.D. in physical geography, with a specialization in climatology and natural resource management from the University of Florida. He later had a career in water resource management with the St. Johns River Water Management District, where he served at various times as water conservation program manager, assistant director of water supply planning, and assistant director of water use permitting.
Interfaith Thanksgiving Service: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, Memorial Presbyterian Church, 32 Sevilla St. The collection for the ninth annual event will benefit GlobalGiving(GlobalGiving.org) to help support the Bahamas following Hurricane Dorian. Refreshments will be available following the service. For information, visit facebook.com/staugustineinterfaithcommunity
Interfaith Devotional Gathering: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, the Ponce St. Augustine Hotel, 1111 N. Ponce DeLeon Blvd. The Bahai’s of St. John’s County will host an evening of prayers and spiritual conversation on the unity of religions. For information, email bahai.info.first.coast.fl@gmail.com
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