Community Events

	Event Description		Time / Location
7/13 - 8/17		Summer Jazz Series Summer Jazz Series Seawalk Pavilion Jacksonville Beach, Florida PRICE: Free PHONE: (904) 270-1651 Sun - Jul 13, 2008 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Sun - Aug 17, 2008 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM The City of Jacksonville Beach announces the lineup for its 7th Summer Jazz Series. The three-concert series is scheduled for Sunday evenings from 5 - 9pm at the Sea Walk Pavilion on June 8, July 13 and August 17. Admission is free and open to the public. Bring your blanket or lawn chair and enjoy refreshments available for purchase from local vendors. This year's schedule is: June 8: Headliner - The Sax Pack, starring Jeff Kashiwa, Kim Waters and Steve Cole. Opener will be Matt Marshak and starter is C1 Jazz. July 13: Headliner - Nelson Rangell. Opener will be Urban Jazz Coalition. August 17: Headliners - Marion Meadows and Gerald Veasley. Opener will be The Robert Harris Group.	5:00 PM - 9:00 PM, at Seawalk Pavilion
7/15 - 8/15		12th Annual Furry Faces - 2009 Calendar Contest Is your pet one of Jacksonville's most photogenic critters? The Jacksonville Humane Society wants your pet for its 12th Annual Furry Face Calendar. The 12 winning pets selected for the calendar will be professionally photographed and your pet will be featured in the 2009 Furry Faces calendar. Submit your photos and a $10 donation for each photo submitted to: Furry Faces Calendar / 8464 Beach Blvd / Jacksonville, FL 32216 or online at www.jaxhumane.org.	See Below, at Jacksonville Humane Society
7/24		UNF Natural High Health Fair To promote the natural healing and treatment to the UNF community through handouts, interactive activities and demonstrations We would like the UNF campus to get a new holistic experience. The “Natural High Health Fair” will help educate the students, faculty, and staff on the benefits of Natural Healing. Businesses and organizations are asked to bring pamphlets as well as an interactive demonstration or activity that the campus community can participate in. The Health Fair will be located outside so please bring your If you have any questions please contact: Tara Keller with the Department of Health promotions at (904) 620-1570 or sant0006@unf.edu	11:00am until 2:00pm, at UNF Green
7/25		The Alzheimer’s Association’s Memory Walk Kick-off The Alzheimer’s Association’s Memory Walk Kick-off will take place on Friday, July 25, 2008 from 6 - 8:00 p.m. The event will be held at Maverick’s Rock N’ Honky Tonk at The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Drive, Jacksonville. Tickets for the event are being sold for a minimum donation of $10 and can be purchased online or by calling 904.252.4534. Tickets include the first beer or wine, yummy food, entertainment and a door prize ticket. Bring friends, family, colleagues, and others to this fun night that benefits the Alzheimer's Association, Central & North Florida Chapter. Door prizes will be drawn at 7:30pm. Stay after for country line dance lessons that evening at 8pm. This event is for supporters 21 and older, please. To start a team or make a donation, contact the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org/memorywalk or 904.252.4534.	6-8pm, at Mavericks at Jacksonville Landing
8/1		Andrew Jackson Class of 1983 Looking for all Andrew Jackson Class of 1983 alumni. We are having our 25th High School reunion. For full details and to register please go to www.tigers83.com.	7:00 PM, at Downtown Omni
8/1 - 8/30		The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team In Training (TNT) Join Team In Training And Raise Funds For Lifesaving Cancer Research If completing a marathon, triathlon or 100-mile cycling race is on your to-do list but you don’t know how to reach the finish line, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team In Training (TNT) program can help get you there. There is no better time to join. TNT is celebrating its 20th Anniversary during 2008, recognizing 20 years of saving lives. TNT, the world’s largest endurance3 sports training program, provides four to five months of certified coaching, a supportive group of teammates and nutrional clinics to help you complete a marathon, half marathon or century ride. TNT has prepared more than 39,000 participants a year, from novices to accomplished endurance racers, sinces its inception in 1988. . In that time more than 360,000 TNT participants have raised more than $850 million to support The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) blood cancer research and patient services initiatives. LLS’s Northern Florida chapter is currently recruiting TNT participants for winter events, including the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, scheduled for January 10-11, 2009, P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Marathon & ½ Marathon on January 18, 2009, and the Jacksonville Bank Marathon set for December 21, 2008. Learn more online about information meetings that start in August and take place around Jacksonville. For additional TNT information, call the Northern Florida chapter at 904-332-6414; or visit: www.teamintraing.org/nfl. Beaches Regional Library 600 3rd Street, Neptune Beach, 32266 Sunday, August 3 – 2:00 p.m. South Mandarin Regional Library 12125 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, 32223 Tuesday, August 5 – 6:30 p.m. Yates Family YMCA 221 Riverside Ave., Jacksonville, 32202 Tuesday, August 5 – 6:30 p.m. Pablo Creek Regional Library 13295 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, 32246 Wednesday, August 6 – 6:30 p.m. Hilton Garden Inn 9745 Gate Pkwy North, Jacksonville, 32246 Thursday, August 7 – 6:30 p.m. Riverplace Tower 1301 Riverplace Blvd., Jacksonville, 32207 Thursday, August 21 – 5:30 p.m.	Varies, at Varies
8/2		2008 JDR 5K Bridges Run 2008 JDR 5K Bridges Run Hemming Plaza 117 W. Duval Street Jacksonville, FL 32202PRICE: Entry Fee: Until July 26th - $28.00July 27th - August 1st - $20.00Day of Race - $25.00 PHONE: 904-288-7755 FAX: 904-260-9031 Sat - Aug 2, 2008 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM The JDR Family Foundation will host its 13th annual JDR 5K Bridges Run through downtown Jacksonville on Saturday, August 2 at 7:30 p.m. in Hemming Plaza	7:30 PM - 10:00 PM, at Hemming Plaza
8/7		Dairy Queen Miracle Treat Day On Thursday, August 7, 2008, participating local Dairy Queen locations will be giving all Blizzard proceeds to Children's Miracle Network and thus the pediatric programs of Shands Jacksonville and Wolfson Children's Hospital. Your cool treat can help make local miracles happen. Presales are also available. For more information, contact the local Children's Miracle Network office at 904-202-2900 or Lauren.andry@bmcjax.com. Visit us at www.cmnjax.com to find participating Dairy Queen locations.	8:00 AM - 8:00 PM, at Your local Dairy Queen
8/9		Sandalwood Class of 1998 10 Year Reunion Gala You won't want to miss the Reunion Gala! Catch up with old friends at the restaurant of one of our classmates, Russell Clayton! Dinner will feature Thai specialties as well as traditional American food. Dress is semi-formal. Guests must be 21 years or older. Ticket prices are $80 per guest and includes the cost of unbelievable food, great entertainment, excellent service, beer and wine, decorations and favors. Credit card payments are accepted via the class website for an additional fee. PHONE: 904-254-0498	6:00 PM - 12:00 AM, at 9551 Baymeadows Rd. STE. 1
8/15		Learning for Life Presents 2008 Centurion Golf Classic Learning for Life Presents the 2008 Centurion Golf Classic to benefit Special Needs Children. It all happens on Friday, August 15th at the World Golf Village Slammer & Squire. Registration and Continental Breakfast start at 7 a.m. / Shotgun Start at 8 a.m. / Lunch at 12:30 / Registration, cocktails with cash bar, Silent Auction opens at 6 p.m. / Dinner, Golf awards, Live Auction, Reverse Draw, Results of Slient Auctiion at 7 p.m. Last years event raised over $100,000 and allowed over 500 special needs children and their families to attend Camp Echockotee at NO COST. For more information or to participate, please call Jana Metzger Boy Scouts of America and Learning for Life at 904-388-0591 ext. 106 or e-mail at jmetzger@bsamail.org	7 a.m. Registration / 8 a.m. Shotgun start, at World Golf Village-Slammer & Squire
9/6 - 9/7		Riverside Arts Festival Riverside Arts Festival Riverside Park Jacksonville, Florida Corner of Park and Post Streets PRICE: Free PHONE: (904) 389-2449 Sat - Sep 6, 2008 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sun - Sep 7, 2008 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM The 37th Riverside Arts Festival will be held September 6 - 7 in historic Riverside Park. Over 150 fine artists and fine fine crafts; hands on children's art activities; great food; entertainment; free bus tour of historic district and much more. Free.	10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, at Riverside Park
9/15		Heroes Helping HEROES Golf Tournament Inaugural Captain's Choice Golf Tournament to raise scholarships for K-12 at-risk students. There will be door prizes, great goodie bags, food and fabulous prizes. For information and registration, visit www.HEROESinc.org. Providing Educational Opportunities - Inspiring Lives PRICE: $150/single player; $550/foursome (includes Mulligan package, putting contest, lunch & dinner) PHONE: 904-241-6035	11:00 AM - 8:30 PM, at 3985 Hunt Club
9/20		4th Annual "Walking for Huntington Disease" Huntington’s Disease (HD) is an inherited brain disorder that leads to severe incapacitation and eventual death 10-40 years after the onset of the disease. Although it usually affects adults between the ages of 30 and 45, symptoms can appear in young children (Juvenile HD) and adults in their golden years. All money raised at this event will go to find a cure for Huntington’s disease and to provide services for HD patients and their families in our area.	8:00 AM - 1:00 PM, at 3450 Monument Road
9/27 - 9/28		Paintball Event “JULIANA” A Local Florida Girl Needs Our Help !!! The First Annual Charity Event For "JULIANA" BATTLEFIELD BLANDING NORTH VS. SOUTH September 27th – 28th A Two Day Big Game 50% of Proceeds To Benefit JULIANA For More Info On JULIANA Visit Our Site And Click On Her Link… www.campblandingpaintball.com www.lcpscenariogames.com * www.paintballpropsstore.com * www.xppaintballfield.com	Two day event!, at Battlefield Blanding
10/6		A Taste of Golf The annual event features chefs from 15 Northeast Florida golf and country clubs preparing their signature appetizers, entrees and desserts. The one-night only event also features a silent auction, live auction, wine tasting and performance by jazz band PMXperience - comprised of talented student musicians. Tickets are $125 per person. PHONE: (904) 924-0401	5:00 PM - 9:00 PM, at 1830 Epping Forest Drive
10/7		14th Annual Barbara Ann Campbell Memorial Breakfast Hubbard House will host the 14th Annual Barbara Ann Campbell Memorial Breakfast, which is held annually to honor former Mayor Jake Godbold’s sister-in-law, Barbara Ann Campbell, whose life tragically ended when her husband shot her then killed himself in 1995. At the breakfast, we celebrate Barbara Ann Campbell's life and honor her memory by encouraging the Jacksonville community to unite and realize that domestic violence truly is everyone’s issue. PHONE: (904) 354-0076 ext. 212	7:30 AM - 9:00 AM, at 225 East Coastline Drive
10/10		Crocodile Rock - EPIC Community Services EPIC Community Services of St. Augustine celebrates their 35th Anniversary with Crocodile Rock! Join EPIC of St. Augustine on Friday, October 10th starting at 6:30 p.m. at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park. Live music from Cloud 9, and food catererd by S.A.I.R.A. (St. Augustine Independent Restaurant Association). Contact EPIC Community Services of St. Augustine at 904.829.2273 for more information.	Starting at 6:30 p.m., at St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park
10/16		Betty Griffin House "Runway for Safety" A benefit luncheon and fashion show will be held with proceeds going to the Betty Griffin House, a safety shelter for victims of domestic abuse and/or rape for St Johns County. Reservations must be pre-paid check or credit card by calling (904)543-1086. PRICE: $50. Tables of 8/10 are available.	11:00 AM, at 1000 PGA Tour Blvd.
10/18 - 10/18		2008 Bubba Fishing Tournament DESC’s 2008 Bubba Fishing Tournament helps to feed, clothe, house, and much more for people right in our area who have come across some unfortunate circumstances. This event, which is in its 13th year, will take place Saturday, October 18th. About 150 volunteers run the tournament. There are 100 fishing spots that anglers can purchase @ $275.00/spot. The prize for catching Big Bubba, a catfish weighing 30+ pounds, is $5,000.00. There are also prizes given up to the 10th place winner! After prizes are given out, a BBQ dinner, cooked by our very own local firemen, will be available for $25.00 per dinner. The event lasts from 10am-4pm. ALL donations and/or monies collected for this event goes to DESC, an emergency services ministry in its 27th year. This in turn goes right back to our community. For more information you can contact the DESC at 904.358.7955 or the Bubba Hotline at 904.403.3859	10am to 4pm, at TBD
10/19		Caring Chefs Caring Chefs The Avenues Mall Southside Boulevard Jacksonville, Florida Southside and Philips Highway PRICE: $60 PHONE: (904) 493-7739 Sun - Oct 19, 2008 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM The 25th Annual Caring Chefs benefiting the Children's Home Society of Florida will be held this evening at The Avenues Mall	7:00 PM - 9:30 PM, at The Avenues Mall
11/10		"Celebrating America" An Evening of Patrotic Music and Hymns. You become part of the choir as we lift our voices to heaven in thanksgiving for our Great Nation and for all those who have served this country to maintain our freedom. Come and celebrate. Organist and Music Director, Jon Gates. For further information contact Trinity Episcopal Parish at (904) 824-2876	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM, at 215 St. George Street
11/28 - 12/2		Nutcracker at World Golf Village Nutcracker at World Golf Village Fri - Nov 28, 2008 / 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Sat - Nov 29, 2008 / 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Sun - Nov 30, 2008 / 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Mon - Dec 1, 2008 / 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Tue - Dec 2, 2008 / 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Free holiday home tour featuring homes elaborately decorated in themes inspired by The Nutcracker Ballet. World Golf Village 1 World Golf Pl Saint Augustine, FL 32092 Phone: 904-940-4123 PRICE: Free and open to the public. PHONE: 904-359-0981 FAX: 904-359-0808 Free parking available onsite. Directions:From Jacksonville, take I-95 south to exit 323, International Golf Parkway.Turn right onto International Golf Parkway and go about 1.7 miles to the intersection of International Golf Parkway and SR 16. Go straight across onto Pacetti Rd., following the signs to the golf curse. The entrance to the King and the Bear Sponsors:The Neighorhoods of World Golf Village	12:00 PM - 4:00 PM, at WGV - King and the Bear
12/7		Florida Telco Festival of Lights Luminaries will light up the streets of beautiful San Marco on Sunday, December 7, 2008 as runners take to the path with bells tied to their shoes for the 12th Annual Florida Telco Festival of Lights and Family Fun Run. The festivities will provide enjoyment for all ages with a Kids Fun Run, Kids Zone, Food Zone and music, as well as the 5K run. Contact Children's Miracle Network at 904-202-2900 or www. cmnjax.com for more information. Registration will be available at First Place Sports.	6:00 PM, at Downtown/San Marco
12/21		Christmas Luminaria Christmas Luminaria Riverside Avondale Historic District Jacksonville, Florida PRICE: Free PHONE: (904) 389-2449 Sun - Dec 21, 2008 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM Visit the Riverside Avondale Historic District lit with 30,000 Luminaria candles. There will be a live nativity with real animals and Christmas music presentations by area churches. Drive, walk, bicycle or rollerblade. Free.	6:00 PM - 9:30 PM, at Riverside Avondale Historic District