2026 Pin Up Paws Calendar Contest
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2026 Pin Up Paws Calendar Contest
It’s time once again for the St. Augustine Humane Society Annual Contest for the 2026 Pin Up Paws Calendar. The contest begins May 1, 2025 at 8:00am (EST).
The theme for the 2026 calendar is “The Gilded Paw”. So, if your pet has the charm of a Renaissance muse or the boldness of a modern masterpiece, be sure to enter them! Submit a photo of your pet and start rooting for votes, each vote worth $1.00.
Voting begins May 1, 2025 at 8:00am (EST) through Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 8:00pm (EST). And, you can vote as many times and for as many pets as you wish!
The Pet with the most votes becomes the ‘Grand Masterpiece’ on the cover for the 2026 “The Gilded Paw” calendar. The next twelve pets with the next highest amount of votes will be a celebrated portrait of the month.
Winners will enjoy a professional photo shoot with award-winning photographer Addison Fitzgerald. Then, Maribel Angel – talented fine artist and graphic designer – will transform their image into a stunning, museum-worthy portrait with timeless elegance.
The 2026 calendar will be revealed at the Pin Up Paws Party on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at The White Room.
Click the event website link for all additional info … including the rules, prizes, and to vote .
Questions about the calendar or contest, contact Carolyn Smith at admin1@staughumane.org or 904-829-2737, ext. 110.

Shrine Club Southern Fried Chicken Night
2025-06-27 16:00 - 19:00 | St. Augustine Shrine Club, 250 Brainard Drive, St. Augustine, FL, 32086, United States
Shrine Club Southern Fried Chicken Night
Join us at the St. Augustine Shrine Club on the last Friday of each month from 4:00pm-7:00pm (except November & December) for a delicious Southern Fried Chicken Dinner. Dinner consists of 3 pieces of southern fried chicken with two sides, corn bread, dessert and iced tea.
All-inclusive meal for only $14.00 per plate. Dine in or take out available. Cash or credit card accepted. An on-site ATM is available.
Thanks to people like you, Shriner’s have been able to help more than 1.4 million children reach their potential and lead more fulfilling lives, regardless of the families’ ability to pay. Drop a tip in our jar and all these monies go directly to our hospitals to help children in need.

Keys of Hope Gala
2025-06-28 18:00 - 22:00 | Ancient City Farmstead, 395 St Marks Pond Blvd, St. Augustine, FL, 32095, United States
Keys of Hope Gala
Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Keys of Hope Gala! Celebrate the 6th Anniversary of the Port in the Storm Homeless Youth Center! Hosted by the St. Augustine Society in collaboration with Bronx House Pizza.
When: Saturday, June 28, 2025 — 6:00pm-10:00pm
Where: Ancient City Farmstead
All proceeds from the evening will go directly to supporting the life-changing work of Port in the Storm, a safe haven for local youth experiencing homelessness.
Enjoy an evening of:
* Delicious food and drinks
* Live music and dancing
* A lively silent and live auction
* Key Raffle … offering guests a chance to win exciting prizes
Tickets: $125.00
Tickets include dinner, drinks, and full access to all entertainment and auction experiences.
Come be part of a night filled with community, compassion, and celebration. Help us unlock new opportunities and hope for St. Augustine’s youth.
Click the event website link to purchase your ticket(s).

2026 Pin Up Paws Calendar Contest
2025-07-12 00:00, 2025-07-13 00:00, 2025-07-14 00:00, 2025-07-15 00:00, 2025-07-16 00:00 | Online
2026 Pin Up Paws Calendar Contest
It’s time once again for the St. Augustine Humane Society Annual Contest for the 2026 Pin Up Paws Calendar. The contest begins May 1, 2025 at 8:00am (EST).
The theme for the 2026 calendar is “The Gilded Paw”. So, if your pet has the charm of a Renaissance muse or the boldness of a modern masterpiece, be sure to enter them! Submit a photo of your pet and start rooting for votes, each vote worth $1.00.
Voting begins May 1, 2025 at 8:00am (EST) through Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 8:00pm (EST). And, you can vote as many times and for as many pets as you wish!
The Pet with the most votes becomes the ‘Grand Masterpiece’ on the cover for the 2026 “The Gilded Paw” calendar. The next twelve pets with the next highest amount of votes will be a celebrated portrait of the month.
Winners will enjoy a professional photo shoot with award-winning photographer Addison Fitzgerald. Then, Maribel Angel – talented fine artist and graphic designer – will transform their image into a stunning, museum-worthy portrait with timeless elegance.
The 2026 calendar will be revealed at the Pin Up Paws Party on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at The White Room.
Click the event website link for all additional info … including the rules, prizes, and to vote .
Questions about the calendar or contest, contact Carolyn Smith at admin1@staughumane.org or 904-829-2737, ext. 110.

2025 Bridge of Lions 5K
2025-07-12 07:30 | Castillo de San Marcos, 1 South Castillo Dr, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
2025 Bridge of Lions 5K
It’s time once again for the annual Bridge of Lions (BOL) 5K … Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 7:30am. Don’t miss this annual tradition!
The 41st annual 5K begins at the historic Castillo de San Marcos (The Fort) and proceeds over the Bridge of Lions and through Davis Shores. The race finishes at Oglethorpe Park on Anastasia Island where participants will receive a custom-designed finisher medal as well as snacks, refreshments and more.
5K USATF Certified Course # FL23030JK
Registration Fee: $35.00 + sign-up fee through April 30 | $40.00 after 11:59pm on April 30
Click event website link to register and for all additional information.

Dancing Stars of St. Johns County™
2025-07-12 17:00 | Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College, 14 Granada Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Dancing Stars of St. Johns County™
Mark your calendars for Dancing Stars of St. Johns County™ — July 12, 2025 at Flagler College Lewis Auditorium in St. Augustine. This premiere dance competition and show features local celebrity dancers raising funds for a great cause.
Schedule
5:00pm — Lobby opens with pre-show activities including … concessions, silent auction, student performances, photo station, and more.
6:00pm — Auditorium doors open / a slideshow begins.
6:30pm — Celebrity Dancing Competition begins with local celebrities pairing up with professional dance instructors. They’ll perform in front of a panel of judges. Dancers compete for 2 awards: People’s Choice – based on votes by the community and Judge’s Choice – based on the dance performances the night of the event.
Following the competition, there is a professional show with championship dancers from Arthur Murray Dance Centers.
Tickets: $25.00 – General Admission * $55.00 – VIP Reserved Seating * $15.00 – Student
Click the event website link to purchase your tickets and for all additional information.
Proceeds benefit St. Augustine Community School of Performing Arts (SACSPA) and their music outreach programs in the community.
Sponsored by: Business Builders, EneRay Temple of Healing, EPIC Behavioral Health Care, Mind Bloom Academy, Premiere Pilates Rehabilitation & Fitness, St. Augustine Youth Services (SAYS), The Dance Company, The Kinkopf Group Realtors. and Flagler College.

Stuff the Bus Event
2025-07-14 09:00 - 11:00 | David Weekley Homes HQ, 680 Crosswater Parkway, Ponte Vedra, FL, 32081, United States
Stuff the Bus Event
INK! (Investing in Kids) is partnering with David Weekly Homes for their annual Tools 4 Schools Fundraiser – Stuff the Bus Event! Tools 4 Schools is a community-based classroom supply initiative that aims to reduce the out-of-pocket expenses for educators and ensure that both teachers and students have the necessary tools to succeed in the classroom.
When: Monday, July 14, 2025 — 9:00am-11:00am
Where: David Weekley Homes HQ
Community members can come stuff the bus with supplies from the list found here: INK! Tools 4 Schools Donation List.
Afterwards, enjoy a cool treat at an ice cream truck, courtesy of First Coast Mortgage.
Additionally, David Weekley Homes is also collecting supplies at its model home units beginning July 1st.
“Tools 4 Schools is so important because it is a program that keeps giving throughout the school year,” said Cathy Newman, INK!’s Executive Director. “Teachers can request supplies from the donations we collect and receive them, free of charge, to help make up supply shortages. INK! is extremely fortunate to have such dedicated community partners – each year we’ve been able to help more and more teachers and students.”
