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Live Music returns to The Oaks September 14

published: September 7th, 2023 by

Join us from 5-8 pm Thursday, September 14, at The Oaks, 203 Sea Marsh, as Live Music returns from summer hiatus with an added feature! Endless summer continues as the acoustic duo of Sons of Beaches entertains with classic rock, beach, country and more. In response to community feedback, we’ll also have a local food truck on site for Live Music moving forward. Of course, everyone is still welcome to bring their own food and beverages to enjoy. We’ll launch this new tradition September 14 with Noelle’s Crunchy Taco which specializes in — you guessed it — crunchy tacos served… Read More »

Food Truck Night returns September 6

published: September 5th, 2023 by

Join us on the first Wednesday of the month for casual dining at The Oaks, 203 Sea Marsh. We feature select food trucks from around Nassau County and Jacksonville and The Tavern by AIBC selling beer, wine and specialty drinks. Most vendors accept cash and credit cards. Grab a meal to go or enjoy it at The Oaks with your friends and neighbors. Making its Food Truck Night debut September 6 will be First Coast Crepes & Coffee serving fresh, made-to-order crepes, savory and sweet options. Ma and Pop returns to serve up down-home Southern favorites including wings, seafood and… Read More »

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New Neighbor Meet & Greet September 6

published: August 24th, 2023 by

If you are new to AIP and looking to make connections with other residents, join us at our New Neighbor Meet & Greet from 4-5 pm Wednesday, September 6, at The Oaks, 203 Sea Marsh. The event includes a brief welcome and tours of the community center. The New Neighbor Meet & Greet will be immediately followed by our first Wednesday of the month Food Truck Night. Come out to The Oaks, meet some fellow newcomers, get the lowdown on living in AIP, and stay for some great food!

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Hurricane season preparations for your trees

published: August 21st, 2023 by

What the homeowner can and must do to prevent possible damage in your yard and on your home and buildings Study your yard and see if there is anything that you can do before you call an expert, be it your landscape company or an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)-certified arborist. It is important that you seek out an ISA-certified arborist when dealing with your trees. In your landscape you may find dead or broken limbs and even plants that need only a trim with hand clippers or a pull out of the landscape. Homeowner, do you ever walk around… Read More »

Monthly programming returns to The Oaks in September!

published: August 16th, 2023 by

First Wednesdays | Food Truck Night Sept 6 | First Coast Crepes & Coffee + Ma and Pop Second Tuesdays | Live Music Sept 14 | Sons of Beaches + Noelle’s Crunchy Tacos Third Mondays | Game Night Sept 18 | Trivia + Hot Dog House Fourth Saturdays | Breakfast at The Oaks Sept 23 | Sunshine and Bakin

Community author featured at Thoughtful Thursday

published: August 16th, 2023 by

Calling all readers! We’re shining a spotlight on authors at our next two Thoughtful Thursdays. First up at 5 pm August 24 is AIP’s own Capt. Pat Gordon, a pilot and storyteller who will regale us with tales from his early flying days recounted in his book “Fly the Friggin’ Airplane!” A gifted storyteller, Pat will take us through his adventures as a student of flying — from flying a biplane he named Betty to Oshkosh to delivering an F-27 turboprop to Rangoon — and the life lessons he learned along the way. Doors open at 4:30 pm to mix… Read More »

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Weeds: It’s time to get pulling

published: July 20th, 2023 by

Weeds are opportunists. Give them an inch and they will take a yard! (Pun intended.) They seem to be everywhere and the seeds are always left in the soil for the next season, especially with the abundance of rain and the warm/hot, muggy weather we have been having. A weed is a plant that’s out of place. They compete with desirable plants for nutrients, water, light, and space. They usually are not attractive and are summer or winter season plants. Ways to prevent weeds from invading a lawn or landscape are proper cultural practices such as “Right plant, right place.” A… Read More »

Delve into Fernandina’s boatbuilding history at July 27 Thoughtful Thursday

published: July 7th, 2023 by

Get an insider’s perspective on Amelia Island’s colorful boatbuilding and shrimping history at our next Thoughtful Thursday at 5 pm July 27 at The Oaks, 203 Sea Marsh. Amelia Island native Nick Deonas is the last of the wood boatbuilders and he’ll take us through every step of building a trawler, with many back stories about the building process and the shrimping industry. Doors will open at 4:30 pm to mix and mingle with neighbors around the Clapper Rail. Wine and beer available for purchase. Seating in the Sunset Room at The Oaks is limited, and reservations are required via… Read More »