March 18 Spring-4-A-Cause 5K Participate in this race to help end domestic violence. It begins at the St. Augustine Shores Riverview Club at 8 a. m. The 5K course is a loop through the St. Augustine Shores neighborhood. Awards will be given to the top three finishers; recognition will be given to the top finishers in various age groups. Registration ranges from $ 35- $ 25. 790 Christina Dr., St. Augustine 386-747-3532 www. racesmith. com
March 18 Founding of Fort Mose Fort Mose, founded by Spanish Florida Governor Manuel de Montiano in 1738, was the first legally sanctioned free Black community in the continental United States. This event begins with a reading of the governor’ s proclamation that extended freedom to Captain Francisco Menendez and his fellow militia men and established Fort Mose. Then, the site will be blessed by Franciscan Friar Don Joseph de Leon. There will be a scholarly presentation in the Visitors Center followed by a Middle Passage Remembrance Ceremony, which honors the thousands of people who were lost at sea or risked the journey south to Spanish Florida in search of their freedom. The free event is 10 a. m.-3:30 p. m. 15 Fort Mose Trl., St. Augustine 904-823-2232 www. fortmose. org
March 19 EMMA Concert Association Presents the Janoska Ensemble Three brothers, Ondrej, Frantisek and Roman, and their brother-inlaw, Julius Darvas, founded The Janoska Ensemble. The musicians are from Bratislava, Slovakia and currently live in Vienna. They received their education from renowned music institutions and worldfamous teachers. The performance is at Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College at 2 p. m. Admission is $ 35. 14 Granada St., St. Augustine 904-797-2800 www. emmaconcerts. com
March 19 Music and Wine in the Gardens Washington Oaks Gardens State Park is the backdrop for this evening event from 5-7 p. m. that features wine, appetizers and music by a Spanish guitarist. 6400 N. Oceanshore Blvd., Palm Coast 386-446-6783 www. washingtonoaks. org
March 21, 24, 28 & 31 Woman’ s Exchange Spring Luncheon Series The Woman’ s Exchange of St. Augustine’ s luncheon series features shopping and lunching with friends. The history of the luncheons date back to the late 1940s when the city’ s hotels and tourist homes reopened after World War II to winter visitors. The luncheons include a full meal with dessert, coffee or tea, plus a $ 5 gift certificate to be used for shopping that day on a $ 10 minimum purchase. Guests may bring a bottle of wine to enjoy with lunch. Reservations must be made by phone or in person. The cost is $ 30. Lunch is served at noon and shopping begins at 10:30 a. m. 143 St. George St., St. Augustine 904-829-5064 www. penapeckhouse. com