Fishweir students enjoy unusual concert
Thanks to a grant from Linda McLucas Fisher and Michael Medill Fisher, the fifth grade class at arts magnet Fishweir Elementary School enjoyed a Friday Musicale presentation last month by Moroccan-born musician Charles Ohayon. He played the oud – or lute – while singing a selection of songs in French, Hebrew, Arabic, Spanish and Greek. […]
Two local soccer players on Team USA in Spain
Two Westside Soccer Club Academy players, Giuseppe Carr and Noah Eaton, played on Team USA in the Global Coerver Cup Tournament in celebration of 30 years of Coerver® Coaching. Carr and Eaton joined eight other soccer players from Orlando, Tampa and Miami, representing Jacksonville, Florida and the United States to play teams from 30 countries […]
Avondale resident named Soccer Player of Year
Sue Anderson, a senior at The Episcopal School of Jacksonville, has been named the Times-Union All-First Coast Girls Soccer Player of the Year. Anderson, who has committed to Elon University, N. Car., is hoping to win a starting position there her freshman year. The Avondale resident had represented the North squad at the Florida Athletic […]
Betty Altee and the St. Joseph’s Class of 1949
By Laura Jane Pittman Resident Community News The St. Joseph Catholic School class of 1949 has been faithfully meeting once a month for the last several years. In the past, they had the usual major reunions, and even some yearly get-togethers, but the recent monthly meetings have been faithfully attended and thoroughly enjoyed. Many members […]
Getting to know Bridget Pudimat
By Julie Kerns Garmendia Resident Community News Working as a volunteer with youth definitely snuck up on Bridget Pudimat, who works in human resources. She never imagined how she would enjoy spending many hours each week with a group of middle school through high school students, leading them through a wide range of community outreach […]
Pine Castle at TCC
The biggest day in horse racing coincided with the biggest day of fundraising for Pine Castle, as the second annual “Run for the Roses” soiree took place at the Timuquana Country Club May 3. Patrons donned their best with the ladies wearing their best Derby hats as the gents tied up bowties, some even pulled […]
The Great McGala a hit for Ronald McDonald House
The Sawgrass Marriott Resort in Ponte Vedra Beach was transformed into the celebratory event of the season as the The Great McGala took place May 3. The event helps to share the success stories and the role Ronald McDonald House Charities of Jacksonville has played for all of its 25 years, helping children and families […]
RiverHops supports NFSSE, celebrates a milestone
Patrons at the North Florida School of Special Education’s annual fundraiser were blessed with beautiful weather, a stunning location and gourmet pairings sure to please any palate. Guest chefs Matthew Medure and Steven Schaefer teamed up to provide the evening’s menu as guests enjoyed the experience of two seasoned chefs as they plated the fine […]
