Washington Oaks hosts Winter Solstice party


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  • | 5:00 a.m. December 17, 2013
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The Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Washington Oaks Gardens State Park will host a Winter Solstice Sunrise Celebration 7 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 21.

Winter Solstice traditions started with a fear that the fading daylight would never return unless humans kept watch and celebrated the seasonal change. And Park Services Specialist Joseph Woodbury will share his knowledge of the myths and legends about the winter solstice and help guests track the movement of the sun throughout the year.

The program will take place on the beachside of Washington Oaks Gardens, 6400 N. Oceanshore Blvd. Regular park fees apply. Chairs will be provided.
 

Humane Society Thrift Store celebrates five years
The Flagler Humane Society Thrift Store celebrated its fifth anniversary Dec. 7.

About 75 people were lined up waiting to enter the store located at 224 St. Joe Plaza Drive, where all items were on sale 50% off.
 

Happy Birthday: Fowler turns 100!
Charles Raymond Fowler, of Palm Coast, celebrated his 100th birthday Wednesday, Nov. 27. A party was held at Windsor Assisted Living, where Fowler was honored by the Palm Coast Lions Club, a club which he served in the past as president.

The American Legion also honored him with several metals earned during his service in WWII. Representations from Shepherd of the Coast Lutheran Church also thanked him as one of the founders of the church.

 

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