BEACHES Beaches Art Fest call for artists

Beaches Art Fest is looking for artists for its 2015 event. Anyone interested needs to submit an application by March 13. For more, artsjolynjohnson@bellsouth.net.

BEACHES Beaches Watch welcomes new members

Beaches Watch Inc., a nonprofit nonpartisan civic organization that promotes and facilitates educated citizen involvement in local and state government decisions, welcomes new members. Membership dues at $10 per individual and $15 for families. For more, beacheswatch.com.

BEACHES Atlantic Beach charter review

Atlantic Beach city commissioners have granted an extension until March 1, 2015, for the citys Charter Review Commission to submit any recommended changes to the City Commission for placement on the August 2015 municipal election ballot.

CLAY Tax exemption deadline

The deadline for property tax exemptions in Clay County is Monday, March 2. First-time applicants must bring their deed, proof of residency and social security numbers of all applicants. Mobile home owners must also provide titles or registrations to the home. Applications can be filed at either the main office, second floor of the administrative building, Green Cove Springs, or the branch office, 1518 Park Avenue, Orange Park. For more, ccpao.com or (904) 284-6305.

CLAY Doggie play groups

Clay County Animal Care and Control, 3984 Florida 16 West, Green Cove Springs, is starting dog play groups. Staff and volunteers went through four days of Dogs Playing For Life training with dog trainer Aimee Sadler, who started the program. Paid for by a grant from The Animal Farm Foundation, the program is intended to help the dogs socialization, relieve stress, improve kennel presentation and release their energy. For more, claycountygov.com/departments/clay-county-animal-care-control.

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