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It’s thought-provoking and inspiring, emotional and raw, connecting us all through the power of the written word. In celebration of National Poetry Month, Hope at Hand presents the 4th Annual Jax Poetry Fest with free community workshops and presentations by a collection of local poets, writers and spoken-word artists in . Jax Poetry Fest is an annual event produced by the North Florida nonprofit every April during National Poetry Month to inspire community-based poetry projects and engage the community. The inaugural Poetry Fest was held in 2016. Now in its fourth year, the festival has grown in terms of both …

It’s easy to see why Dr. Clayman’s Plastic Surgery Center & Miracle Spa has been voted “Best in Jax” for Best Plastic Surgery 22 years in a row. and provide over 50 combined years of award-winning surgical experience for patients in need of cosmetic, reconstructive or non-surgical procedures to correct or enhance their faces and bodies. With degrees from Harvard University and Tufts University, Loren became interested in plastic surgery after serving in the U. S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. He performed reconstructive surgery on soldiers with deforming injuries and operated on the first prisoners of war in …

BY HURLEY WINKLER ******************* WHAT: Gingerbread Extravaganza WHEN: now through December 23 WHERE: Old St. Andrews Church (317 A Philip Randolph Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32202) TICKETS: suggested donation of $5 for adults and $3 for children at the door MORE INFORMATION: jaxhistory.org/gingerbread-extravaganza ******************* Although she’s an award-winning gingerbread builder, E.J. McIntyre is not exceptionally competitive. The retired computer programmer enjoys admiring her fellow Gingerbread Extravaganza competitors’ edible creations much more than the competition itself. “I love seeing everyone’s creativity,” she says. “There are a lot of really talented people there.” McIntyre set the bar incredibly high for herself when she …

Four years ago, with its renaissance in full swing, the and Revitalization Committee created a walk-able event to showcase the historic neighborhood with live music playing from the porches of the area’s “Grand Old Ladies.” The first annual was a success, drawing an estimated 4,000 visitors into the community. Now in its fourth year, the Jacksonville PorchFest is bigger and better than ever. The free, family-friendly event is held from noon to 9 pm Saturday on many of the inviting porches in the historic neighborhood. PorchFest begins and ends in beautiful , with a main stage performance from headliner Big …

JAX HAS RELIEF HELPERS As Jacksonville struggles to right itself after a dust-up with Hurricane Irma, the Third Coast and the island of Puerto Rico are still face down in the wake of hurricanes Harvey and Maria. The devastating storms downed trees and power lines, peeled back roofs like tin cans and washed away lifetimes of memories in the polluted flood waters. Residents emerged shaken, with nothing left to do but wait for help to arrive. Volunteers throughout the First Coast city quickly mobilized, organizing donation sites and preparing to transport much-needed supplies into the storm-ravaged regions. Our mayor has …

Theatre on a Mission (TOM) held its annual gala fundraising show on July 31, 2017 at . This is the third year the Alhambra has hosted this annual benefit. Team Coordinator , who has been instrumental in the group’s formation and growth, appeared as Master of Ceremonies. She introduced the group, provided information about its formation, and kept the festivities moving along smoothly. Shelley’s daughter, , and started the group while students at . In 2012, they raised the funds to take a trip to Bondo, Kenya, and invited other interested students to join them. Once there, they offered a …