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Demolition of the interior of the Security & Public Safety building at the Main Gatehouse began Tuesday, August 12. Public access to the building is closed and in-person security assistance has been temporarily moved. The manned entry gates at the facility remain in operation 24 hours a day. The portion of the gatehouse under renovation has been fenced in for safety. During the renovation, all walk-in assistance, including RFID tag services, is being provided at the AIPCA Administrative Office, 5542 First Coast Highway. Hours are 9 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday; closed for lunch between 12:30-1:30 pm. Security… Read More »

The entrance to the AIPCA office has been relocated to the front of 5542 First Coast Highway in the Harrison Park commercial complex. The entrance is the second of two doors at the front of the building. This is the permanent location of the office entrance for all members and visitors. The AIPCA office is open 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday; the office is closed for lunch from 12:30-1:30 pm. Please stop by for ARB assistance; to pay rental fees and deposits for Walker’s Landing and The Oaks; pay kayak storage fees; make performance bond deposits; and… Read More »

The Oaks, 203 Sea Marsh, will be the place to be this Wednesday, March 5, for a triple-header celebration! We’re opening The Oaks’ awesome new second floor, Live at The Oaks is back with great food and music, and we’re launching AIP’s first-ever drone show! Event schedule5:30-6:30 pm Opening of The Oaks second Floor with volunteer guides and Meet the Trainer5:30-7:30 pm Live at The Oaks7:45 pm Drone Show Second Floor OpeningJoin us for the grand opening of The Oaks’ expanded second floor! Explore new amenities — library, meeting room, social commons with fantastic views — and get your questions… Read More »

Starting this month, Bingo! with Emily will be held monthly at 5 pm on the second Monday of the month (with a break over the summer) in the Sunset Room at The Oaks, 203 Sea Marsh. Join us January 13 for an evening of fun and friendly competition. Doors to the Sunset Room will open at 4:30 pm for card sales. Bingo cards are $1 per card (cash only). Small bills appreciated. Buy as many or as few cards as you’d like. The more cards, the more chances to win. And the prize pot gets bigger! Braille bingo cards are… Read More »

Join us for a magical evening at Light Up The Oaks from 4:30-9 pm Friday, December 6, at The Oaks, 203 Sea Marsh. Mark your calendars and get ready for a night of holiday cheer! Be dazzled by the Kristen Sparrow Circus as they perform breathtaking aerial feats from 4:30 to 5:30 pm. Snap a photo with these talented aerialists after the show. Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive just in the “nick” of time to light up the hundreds of sparkling white lights at The Oaks at 5:30 pm. Don’t miss your chance to visit with Santa until 6:30… Read More »

Brighten the season for the less fortunate in Nassau County by contributing to AIPCA’s annual Season of Giving donation drive. The drive will launch Monday, December 2, and continue through Wednesday, December 11. Place your donations in the decorated drop boxes inside The Oaks Community Center, 203 Sea Marsh. AIPCA is supporting two outstanding local nonprofit organizations this year. Gracie’s Kitchen maintains a food pantry as well as serving 3,000-3,500 hot dinners per month. Open four days a week to serve guests, the kitchen functions with volunteer teams from various churches and organizations who cook, serve, and help maintain the… Read More »

As we tumble headlong into an artificial intelligence (AI) future, our Thoughtful Thursday on October 24 will provide a chance to explore the key ethical considerations in AI, emphasizing the need to integrate ethical principles into its development and use. The discussion will underscore the importance of ongoing dialogue, collaboration, and public awareness in shaping AI that is fair, transparent, and respectful of privacy, calling on industry, policymakers, and society to actively contribute to ethical AI practices. Our presenter will be Dr. Joshua Gellers, a professor in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration at the University of North… Read More »

AIP’s 50th Anniversary Explore Amelia Nature Festival coincides with National Pollinator Week, an annual celebration to raise awareness of pollinators and the role they play in our ecosystems, economies, and agriculture. We’ve invited local beekeeper Pete Smith, also known as the Hive Pirate, to tell us all about bees during Thoughtful Tuesday at 5 pm June 18 in The Oaks, 203 Sea Marsh. Smith, a Florida Registered Beekeeper and a participant in the UF/IFAS Master Beekeeper Program, will also speak about his work producing honey on Amelia Island and Cumberland Island. Event check-in will begin at 4:30 pm with wine… Read More »

With nesting season underway for shorebirds, seabirds and wading birds, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is sharing tips with beachgoers on how to help protect our waterbirds while enjoying the shore. During this time of year, many shorebird and seabird species nest directly on beaches across the state where their eggs and chicks are well camouflaged in the sand. Colonies of wading birds, such as herons, will typically nest on mangrove islands off the coast. Because our state’s beaches and shorelines are critical for waterbird nesting, people enjoying time near the shore can play a big part… Read More »