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WOLFSON CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL CHRISTMAS IN JULY: A FESTIVE SUMMER TRADITION

July 24, 2024

Words by Angelica Santini Hernandez Every year as the summer sun reaches its peak, Jacksonville residents find a delightful and unusual yet heartwarming Christmas in July celebration. Organized by Wolfson Children’s Hospital, this event has become a beloved tradition, bringing the joy and magic of Christmas to the heat of summer while supporting a noble cause. This year’s event,

Charitable·Community·Environmental·Learning·Lifestyle·Outdoors

Educational Clean Up at Blue Cypress Park

Educational Cleanup – 7.17.24 (11 AM – 3 PM) Blue Cypress Park 4012 University Blvd. N. Jacksonville, FL 32277 YOU’RE INVITED! A Fun Event for All Ages! Help Keep Our Beautiful River Clean! Special Guest Appearance by Johnnie the St. Johns River Monster! Delicious Pizza & Beverages for Registered Participants!

Summer Break & Child Hunger: Free Meal Sites for Kids and Teens Around Jacksonville

Words by Mallory Pace It is estimated that around 30 million U.S.

Strikes of Compassion

Travis Etienne Jr. Charity Bowling Night Words by Carson Rich In a

Historic Springfield Tour of Homes

May 31, 2015

Charitable·Community·Family·Feature·History·Neighborhoods·Springfield·Urban Planning

The 37th annual Historic Springfield Tour of Homes will be held June 6 and 7 from 12 to 5 p.m. each day, showcasing homes and businesses in Jacksonville’s oldest neighborhood. This year’s tour highlights eight venues, featuring the classic architecture and character of the Springfield Historic District: Four turn-of-the-century beautifully

Discover Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings and the trial that had Gainesville in an uproar

May 29, 2015

Charitable·Feature·History·Learning·On Stage·Theatre

Invasion of Privacy Preview Party & Fundraiser Friday, June 12, 2015 6:00-8:00 pm $35 per person Meet the director and cast of the award-winning play Invasion of Privacy on Friday, June 12, 2015 from 6-8 pm at the Matheson History Museum. After winning a Pulitzer Prize for The Yearling, was at the height

Mothering Eartha: The Gift of Loving from the Clara White Mission’s 111 Years

May 7, 2015

Charitable·Community·Downtown·Feature·LaVilla·Neighborhoods

In 1993, the City of Jacksonville had the Clara White Mission in its crosshairs. Mayor Ed Austin’s River City Renaissance plan sought to demolish the Clara White Mission along with the nearly 50 square blocks of it bulldozed, but a young leader named Ju’Coby Pittman, the Mission’s fourth president, got

An Enchanted Evening at Alhambra Theatre and Dining

April 21, 2015

Charitable·Comedy·On Stage·Southside·Theatre

Join Theatre On A Mission for at Alhambra Theatre and Dining, June 1, 7 p.m. You will see your favorite Princes and Princesses in a delightful comedy. With the help of two fairy Godmothers the Royals must work together to help the Children of Costa Rica. So grab your pumpkin,

Abundant Harvest: Thanks-giving Jazz Dinner Party with a Purpose

April 1, 2015

Charitable·Community·Food + Drink·Local Musicians

Abundant Harvest Outreach’s 1st Annual Benefit Dinner Caria Hawkins and family host Thanks-giving Jazz Dinner Party with a Purpose. Abundant Harvests sustainable farm recycles EVERYTHING. This isn’t your garden variety (no pun intended), toss-an-aluminum-can-into-a-designated-bin type of recycling, this place is a monument to eco-efficient living and manufacturing of foodstuffs. “We

GastroFest 2015 Schedule of Events & Tastings! March 21st, Hemming Park 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

March 17, 2015

Charitable·Downtown·Drink·Family·Feature·Festivals·Food + Drink·GastroFest·GastroJax·Hemming Park·Lectures·Movies·Music·Neighborhoods·On Screen·Outdoors·Restaurants·Shopping·Special Showings

Welcome to GastroFest; we hope you are excited! This program of events will give you the details on what is happening, when, and where throughout the day. Our goal is to bring you tastes from around the First Coast, expert speakers, chef demos, kids’ activities and more! So get out

Preston Haskell Gives $5M to MOCA Jacksonville Endowment

January 22, 2015

Art News·Charitable·Downtown·Feature·Hemming Park·Local Galleries·Videos·Visual Art

He said he hopes to inspire others to support the Museum’s future , a cultural resource of the , announced Tuesday that is giving $5 million to the Museum’s endowment. This historically significant gift validates the vital role the Museum plays in the community and lays a foundation to ensure MOCA Jacksonville continues

Springfield Neighborhood, Jacksonville FL

NEIGHBORHOOD: Living in Springfield

January 10, 2015

Charitable·Community·Family·Feature·Neighborhoods·Springfield

The reasons residents love living in Springfield are as diverse as the residents themselves. Diversity happens to be one of the many features of our great community, and most people don’t choose to live here unless they appreciate it. I love Springfield because our quiet streets overlooking the city skyline

Speak Up – Silence Is a Bully’s Best Friend

December 26, 2014

Charitable·Community·Family·Feature·Lifestyle·Videos

Thirteen-year-old Breeanna DeGrove’s face, which had been full of youthful lightheartedness, suddenly takes on a sad countenance when the subject of school bullying comes up. “It started in the fourth grade. They started giving me a hard time verbally about my weight. They said some really hurtful things to me,

National Feed the Homeless Day in Hemming Park

December 18, 2014

Charitable·Community·Downtown·Food + Drink·Lifestyle·One Spark

In recognition of National Feed the Homeless Day, Hemming Park hosted Jacksonville’s social service partners for an event in the park on Tuesday, December 17 from 10:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. This will be a yearly event highlighting the social services available to those in need in Jacksonville. All invited organizations have the mission