Events in Nassau County today

Take a seat with a favorite morning beverage and learn about the Amelia Island Genealogical Society. Discover ways to get help with your family history research, and hear about the Genealogy room at the Fernandina Library, where you can explore books and maps along with complimentary access to Ancestry supported by the library.

People affected by someone else’s drinking will find a welcoming, open Al-Anon meeting offered by the S.O.S. Al-Anon Family Group in Fernandina Beach on Amelia Island. Meetings are free, confidential, and friendly to newcomers. Al-Anon is a peer support fellowship for families and friends of alcoholics. It is separate from AA and is intended for those impacted by another person’s drinking, whether that person is a spouse, parent, child, sibling, friend, partner, or other loved one. Participants share their stories and support one another, which can ease isolation, build understanding, and encourage healthier ways to respond. This is an open meeting, so relatives and friends are invited, and observers are also welcome, including professionals, medical personnel, students, reporters, and anyone seeking to learn about how alcohol affects families and loved ones. The gathering takes place at the Alachua Club and the space is accessible for people with disabilities. S.O.S. Al-Anon Family Group, AFG #2564, is part of North Florida District 3.

Enjoy what many call the best wings in town while supporting a good organization. A simple, flavor-packed way to do good and treat yourself at the same time.

A playful twist on bingo combines card game elements with the familiar format, and winners take home meat prizes. Card strips are $5, and when you purchase three you receive a fourth at no additional cost. Bring a nonperishable food item for Salvation Army Hope House to receive a complimentary card, and anyone attending for the first time also gets a free strip. Dinner prepared by Auxiliary members is available for a donation. Proceeds power the Auxiliary’s top fundraiser, supporting veterans, currently serving military personnel, and community programs.

This bar bingo event adds a playful twist with surprise Let's Make a Deal style moments that can earn free bingo cards. Attendees are encouraged to bring a few unusual items in case a deal pops up. One advance hint is shared, carrying any U.S. coin dated before 1997 can help secure a complimentary card.

Riders of all ages can compete in a yearly points-only buckle series featuring barrel and pole events. Divisions include peewee ages 6 and younger, juniors 7 to 12, seniors 13 to 18, adults 19 to 40, and senior adults 41 and up. There is an open arena period before the show begins, concessions will be available, and the entry fee is $20. Points are tracked automatically for TR members, and the finals are reserved for members.

S.O.S. is an Al-Anon Family Group that gathers weekly in Fernandina Beach on Amelia Island, offering a free and confidential open meeting at the Alachua Club. Anyone whose life has been touched by another person’s drinking is welcome, and newcomers are encouraged to attend. The space is accessible to people with disabilities. Al-Anon is a peer support fellowship for relatives and friends of people with alcohol problems. It is separate from AA and is not intended for the person who drinks. The focus is on those affected by someone else’s drinking, whether that person is a spouse, parent, child, sibling, friend, partner or other loved one. There is no quick solution to alcoholism, but Al-Anon provides tools to cope, to better understand its impact on families, and to respond in healthier ways. Meetings center on members sharing personal stories, practical tools and encouragement. By hearing from others who have faced similar challenges, many find connection, fresh perspective and a steady, day by day approach. Because this is an open meeting, observers may attend as well, including professionals, medical personnel, students, reporters and anyone interested in learning more about how alcohol affects families and loved ones. S.O.S. Al-Anon Family Group, AFG 2564, is part of North Florida District 3.

Amelia Shotgun Sports hosts a weekly men's league focused on sharpening skills, friendly competition, and easygoing camaraderie in a welcoming setting. New shooters and seasoned participants are equally encouraged, with a format that stays challenging and fun without added pressure. Participants receive VIP pricing during scheduled league meets, benefit from steady week-to-week practice that builds confidence and consistency, and have opportunities to connect with regulars and fellow members. For details or to RSVP, contact Steve Gross at SueSteve5759@yahoo.com or 973-600-136.

Back Alley Cadillac performs at Down Under Restaurant with an evening of rock and blues classics alongside dinner service. With a Let’s Ride theme and a dinner party focus, the night centers on familiar tunes in a restaurant setting.

Explore the OG arts market in Fernandina, where independent makers and local artists present unique, handmade pieces not available elsewhere. Spend time browsing and supporting local creativity. The farmers market is just a block away, making it easy to enjoy both in one trip.

Enjoy a calm start by the sea with a beginner-friendly Qigong class on the beach in front of Elizabeth Pointe Lodge in Fernandina Beach, Florida. This gentle practice combines slow, flowing movements with mindful breathing and relaxation to support balance, mobility, flexibility, energy, and overall well-being. The session is offered on a donation basis, requires no equipment, and does not require reservations. Bring water, wear comfortable clothes, and move at a pace that feels right for you while taking in the ocean air.

Book lovers can gather for the first Books and Brunch, a friendly social filled with laughter, tasty bites, creative activities, and giveaways. General admission is $30, and the VIP option is $40. Every ticket includes a buffet of brunch favorites and desserts, a gift bag, chances to win prizes such as a basket of locally made items and signed books, a make-your-own-bookmark table, a selfie area, and lighthearted games with prizes, plus a bookseller on site. Expect plenty of opportunities to meet fellow readers in a relaxed setting. VIP guests receive everything in general admission along with a surprise mystery book to take home.

An open meeting of the S.O.S. Al-Anon Family Group offers a confidential, cost-free setting for people whose lives are affected by someone else’s drinking. Participants share experiences to support one another, ease isolation, and learn healthier ways to respond to the impact of alcoholism on families and friends. This fellowship is for relatives and friends rather than the person with the drinking problem, and it is separate from Alcoholics Anonymous. Observers are also welcome, including professionals, medical staff, students, reporters, and others interested in how alcohol use affects loved ones. Newcomers are welcome. The meeting is held at the Alachua Club in Fernandina Beach on Amelia Island. The group is AFG #2564 in North Florida District 3, and the location is accessible to people with disabilities.

Settle into a gentle Yin yoga session that blends long-held poses with live music and reflective storytelling. Layers of sound from sitar, flute, gongs, and ambient textures accompany the practice, encouraging the nervous system to unwind, emotions to soften, and a spacious inner calm to emerge. The session is led by Dennis and Kathy Lang, E-RYT 500 and YACEP educators in yoga, meditation, and mindfulness. After high-pressure corporate careers, a pivotal class in 2000 set them on a new path as full-time traveling teachers and sound healers. Their approach weaves classical yogic wisdom, international experience, and a deep commitment to inner work. Open to every level, this immersive master class is offered at $33 and is separate from standard memberships or regular class pricing.

Presented by the City of Fernandina Beach Parks & Recreation Department, this Summer Sunset Concert Series event at the new Amelia River Waterfront Park features Alrighty Then performing by the water. Expect sunset views, live music, food and local vendors, and activities for children in a relaxed setting where guests can spread out on blankets or settle into lawn chairs. Admission is free. Rip Tide will offer chair rentals for a $5 donation. Keep Nassau Beautiful will provide complimentary water refill stations, so bring a reusable bottle.