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Sights from the Clay County Agricultural Fair Day 4

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – There’s never a bad time to have a good time, but Sunday seemed better than most to experience thrills and chills at the Clay County Agricultural Fair. In fact, it was the … more

4/8/24

Sydney Fontenot (center) as Katherine Plummer with the newsies ensemble.

Extra! Extra! Standing ovation for The Island Theater’s ‘Newsies’ production

FLEMING ISLAND – The Island Theater performed Disney’s “Newsies” in several sold-out shows this past month. Performers tap-danced, sang and spared on stage in an engaging and energetic … more

Jack Randall,
jack@claytodayonline.com | 10/19/23

Golden Years Gala celebrates 17th year

The 17 annual Windsor Ortega Golden Years Gala will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. The Gala recognizes older adults for outstanding volunteer service in Clay County. This is a … more

4/18/24

Principal Mallory McConnell, students of the school’s gifted class, staff from Pat’s Nursery and garden club members planted a red maple tree at Fleming Island Elementary on Arbor Day.

Garden Club of Fleming Island: Now’s the time to plant seeds

FLEMING ISLAND – After taking a break for the holiday season, The Garden Club of Fleming Island reconvened for their regular monthly meeting. This month’s speaker was our member and Master … more

Rhona Scoville | 1/25/24

Cuban refugee, U.S. Navy petty officer reunite 30 years after Guantanamo Bay

Celia E. Ochoa Celia E. Ochoa lives in Middleburg now, but it was nearly 30 years ago when she, her family and six other passengers were ankle-deep in the surf along Cuba’s northern coast, boarding … more

Jack Randall,
jack@claytodayonline.com | 4/18/24

Tax Collector’s Office provides donated relief to Vineyards Transitional Center

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – The Clay County Tax Collector’s Office used all four of its branches to accept donations of cash and clothing last month for the Vineyard Transitional Center, and it turned … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 1/25/24

CalaVida Music and Arts Festival will be coming to Green Cove Springs on April 22

CalaVida 10th anniversary festival coming April 22-27

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Cities worldwide celebrate their artists in their own way. Chicago has the Old Town Art Fair. Miami has the Coconut Grove Art Festival. Closer to home, Green Cove Springs has … more

Jack Randall,
jack@claytodayonline.com | 4/18/24

Oakleaf High's 'Anastasia' premiers May 2-4

OAKLEAF – Oakleaf High invites you to enjoy its spring musical, " Anastasia," on May 2-4. Join Anya as she goes on a journey to the past with Dmitry and Vlad, all while being hunted by … more

For Clay Today | 4/18/24

Cynthia Royce Smith takes down “Fat Boy’s Seafood” from the wall and prepares to take the piece home. Her painting and the paintings of many others were proudly displayed at the Sky Gallery at the Jacksonville International Airport.

'Last Look' at JAX art exhibit featuring Art Guild of Orange Park

JACKSONVILLE – It is estimated that hundreds of thousands of travelers flew in and out of Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) over the holidays last year. As passengers rolled luggage over … more

Jack Randall,
jack@claytodayonline.com | 1/12/24

Stephen DoRego sporting the Family Reach jersey and flashing a Boston Marathon medal after finishing the race on April 15.

Fleming Island's Stephen DoRego finishes Boston Marathon

BOSTON – Stephen DoRego and four other runners partnered with Family Reach to raise over $50,000 for a charity run for the Boston Marathon. DoRego's was able to exceed his $10,000 goal by … more

Jack Randall,
jack@claytodayonline.com | 4/18/24

A chapfallen George Bailey (left), played by Michael Flynn, laments that it would be better if he were never born at all. Clarence, played by Steve Conrad, is his guardian angel committed to showing George just how many lives he has brightened.

‘To George Bailey, the richest man in town’: Review of The Island Theater’s ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’

FLEMING ISLAND – It’s a holiday tradition in my family to watch “It’s a Wonderful Life” while gift-wrapping before Christmas. It’s a movie I grew up watching from a young age, even … more

Jack Randall,
jack@claytodayonline.com | 12/28/23

'Stop and smell the roses' at the County Fair

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – It's called the Clay County "Agricultural" Fair for a reason , and horticulture is just one more aspect. Meandering through Reinhold Exhibit Hall 2, … more

4/11/24

Stephen DoRego (r) stands next to Sarah Sheppard, general manager of Club Pilates.

Running 26.2 miles, raising $10,000 for charity

FLEMING ISLAND—Stephen DoRego has been training tirelessly for months. He's incorporated long runs, tempo runs, and scheduled rest days into his regimen as he prepares for the Boston Marathon on … more

Jack Randall,
jack@claytodayonline.com | 3/28/24

The Clay & Water cohort sits eagerly as the developmental reading is about to begin

Five original scripts presented at Clamour's Clay & Water 2024

PENNEY FARMS —The playwrights sat in the front row and exchanged glances eagerly as the lights dimmed. Each playwright wondered just before the show, but none more so than the one whose play was … more

Jack Randall,
jack@claytodayonline.com | 3/28/24

Avid reader Tanya Lea proudly displays her new additions to her bookshelf.

Local authors featured at Present Tense Coffee and Books

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Present Tense Coffee and Books is a cultural focal point. It's a welcoming home for bookworms and local authors. Last Saturday, the coffee house invited a dozen local … more

Jack Randall,
jack@claytodayonline.com | 4/19/24

First place: Graham Johnston, 12th grade, Fleming Island High ‘The Hornist’, Teacher Michael Green

Concert on the Green 2024 Student Poster Contest Winners

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Concert on the Green auditions and submissions for the Young Artist Competitions for 2024 are in! Students competed in the Art/Poster Contest and in the Music Instrumental and … more

For Clay Today | 4/11/24

The Cat in the Hat comes back for literacy night

ORANGE PARK—Thirty-one children came out to literacy night at Asbury United Methodist Church for BINGO, free books, and fun. All of them left with photos of the Cat in the Hat and Things 1 and 2, … more

For Clay Today | 3/7/24

Garden club member Karen Donovan manned a table that explained how to compost, recycle and reuse in your own back yard.

Garden club horticulture program huge huccess

ORANGE PARK – The annual horticulture program sponsored by the Garden Club of Orange Park was held on Friday, March 15, and featured four outstanding speakers who discussed “Gardening for … more

Susan Brecht | 4/4/24

‘Good Singin', Good Playin'’ from Grand Funk at Thrasher-Horne

ORANGE PARK – They promised to come to town and help us party down, and that’s exactly what Grand Funk did in a 14-song set last Saturday night at the Thrasher-Horne Center. With two of three … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 2/12/24

The club has dedicated the past two months to clearing out garden beds to prepare for an April 27 butterfly release,

Garden Club of Fleming Island set for busy spring

FLEMING ISLAND—Members of the Fleming Island Garden Club have worked for two months on good pruning and weeding to start preparing their gardens for the April 27 Butterfly Release. Also, we had our … more

Rhona Scoville | 3/28/24

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