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