Colonial Dames treat local students to history lesson
If re-enactors could teach American history across the country, there would certainly be passing grades and fond memories of our heritage across the land. Thanks to Duval County School Board grant programs, underwriting from the Roger L. and Rochelle S. Main Charitable Trust and work by local women of the National Society of The Colonial […]
Local teen leads others to see, meet needs
Monthly outings serve young and old By Nancy Lee Bethea Resident Community News In many ways, Kelsey Ellis typifies the Millennial Generation – people born between 1980 and 2000. She’s optimistic and diligent, and she values people and community. In April, Ellis started Monthly Youth Outings, or Mo.YO. Mo.YO’s mission is to give high school […]
Junior chess competitors take a knee… and a bow!
Hendricks Avenue Elementary was well represented in the recent K-12 National Chess Championship held in Orlando, FL. Approximately 1,400 students attended from around the country. The Hendricks team competed in the unrated division with the following results; Niek Rezaei (4th place, 2nd grade), Artin Rezaei (8th place, 5th grade), Rylan Serrano (5th place, 3rd grade), […]
Public schools celebrate 150 year milestone
Students share their stories at School Choice Expo According to historical records, Florida’s first free public school opened in Jacksonville in 1864. Five years later, Duval County’s first Board of Public Instruction was appointed by the State Board of Education, making this year the 145th for the Duval County School Board. As part of its […]
JEB BUSH CLOSES OUT 2013-14 FLORIDA FORUM
The Florida Forum wrapped up its eleventh season as former Florida Governor Jeb Bush closed out the evening with a standing ovation. During his eight-year run in office, Bush became known for reforming education and health care in Florida, all while leading the nation in job growth and narrowing the student achievement gap. He joins […]
WEAVER’S HONORS SHARED AMONG FRIENDS, COLLEAGUES
The debut of the fifth installation in The Legacy Series afforded community leaders a great opportunity to rally around Delores Barr Weaver, Leadership Jacksonville and its trustees. The Legacy Series highlights the life and times of Weaver, from her work as a local philanthropist, historic preservation advocate, NFL franchise owner and longtime champion for economically […]
A ‘SWEET’ EVENT HELPS NURTURE SUPPORT
There was a battle to be the best, the best “Chocolatier of the Year” to be exact, at the 11th Annual Taste of Chocolate Challenge. The big fundraiser, held this year at the Haskell Corporation headquarters on Riverside Avenue, drew quite the crowd in support of the Family Nurturing Center. As guests paired sweets with […]
CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY PLAYS FOR A CAUSE
The San Marco Chamber Music Society held its sixth annual appreciation celebration for its donors at the home of board member Marjorie Broward on Jan. 12. Eric and Ellen Olson, the music directors of the Society, along with Steve Merrill, principal percussionist for the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra, performed a short concert sampler of the Society’s […]
