Preschoolers don red noses to help children in need
On May 21, four-year-old Leah Postal of San Jose wore a red plastic nose at school for a very special reason. “To raise money for poor kids so they can go to the doctor and stay healthy,” she said. Joining Postal in wearing red noses were 11 of her schoolmates in Nicole Alexander’s VPK class […]
Crenshaw visits Episcopal economics class
Twelfth grade students in Ortega resident’s Perry Walthour’s economics at The Episcopal School of Jacksonville received a visit from U.S. Congressman Ander Crenshaw (R-Florida, 4th District) on May 5 as part of their participation in the SIFMA Foundation’s 12th Annual Stock Market Game Capitol Hill Challenge. Congressman Crenshaw, currently Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee […]
Bishop Kenny students assist human trafficking victims
Representatives from World Relief and the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office were on hand when Bishop Kenny High School’s Interact Club donated 25 backpacks for victims of human trafficking on the First Coast during a ceremony at the school. Ally Schneider and Lily El Hassan, both sophomores at the school, led the presentation. Schneider awarded thank-you trophies […]
Mosaic mural project draws observers, helpers
Art in Public Places truly a public work of art Had the “call for artists” for the Southbank Riverwalk Main Street Bridge mural project gone another way, the process may have been a whole lot different and the outcome, perhaps, viewed in another light. Fortuitously, the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville’s project description to create […]
Pine Castle raises $60,000 on Derby Day
The racehorse American Pharaoh may have won the Kentucky Derby, but Pine Castle’s programs for the disabled were the real winners during its annual “Run for the Roses” Derby Day fundraiser May 2. Kelly and Erik Smith served as honorary co-chairmen for the event. Over $60,000 was raised during the benefit at Timuquana Country Club […]
Residents raise a toast at RiverHops
The stunning home of Charlene Johnson at the Marsh Landing Country Club in Ponte Vedra was the venue of the 6th Annual RiverHops charity benefit for North Florida School of Special Education May 2. More than 200 guests attended the pairings dinner, which featured beers from Intuition Ale Works and delicious food prepared by Executive […]
EF Exchange Student Program Seeks Host Families
EF Educational Homestay is looking for loving homes to place teens from various countries for a 3-week summer language program. Students are coming eager to improve their English skills and learn about the American culture and will arrive July 9. Dates: July 10-29 Student nationalities: French, Spanish, Finnish and Chinese Students age: 13 to 18 years […]
Intuition Ale Works Recall 2015 Underdark
The following was sent via email on May 18 to customers of Intuition Ale Works: Intuition Ale Works is announcing a total recall of our 2015 Underdark barrel-aged stout. We have found through testing that the 2015 batch contains lactobacillus that is causing unwanted sour flavors to develop in the beer. Lactobacillus is commonly used […]
