Date: August 17, 2012
by: Shanna Fortier | Community Editor

Bulow Gold is the fourth book on a series about The Old Kings Road.

A book signing and discussion local author Bill Ryan’s newest book Bulow Gold will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, at the BeachHouse Beanery, 202 S. Central Ave., Flagler Beach.

Bulow Gold is the fourth book on a series about The Old Kings Road. Events along the old roadway built by the British prior to the American revolution appear with characters and events he describes as researched historical fiction.

The ruined Bulow plantation in Flagler County was one of the richest in Florida. Ryan uses the character
of Aunty Mary, Bulow’s slave housekeeper to tell the story. “She was real, as are all my characters,” he said.

Other Weekend event are:
Surfers For Autism Beach Festival — 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, at Flagler Beach. Two-hundred children and young adults with autism and related special abilities will charge the pier at Flagler Beach to provide the locals with a day centered on sharing, positivity and philanthropy. Call 561-315-0407 or email dsrman747@gmail.com. For a full preview, click here.

Arabian Nights Program — 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, at Flagler County Public Library, 2500 Palm Coast Parkway N.W. Features a history and demonstration of belly dancing by Ms. Donna.

Dance and Show — 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, at Palm Coast VFW, 47 Old Kings Road. Doors open at 6 p.m., show and dance begin at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10. The Reministyx will perform music from the 50s, 60s and 70s and many Motown favorites. Call 446-8696.

For a full calendar, click here.