Bishop Kenny tearing up the track

Bishop Kenny High School Men’s Varsity Track and Field Team won the 2A, District 3 track and field meet last month, beating host school Bolles by 8.33 points. Thirteen schools participated in 17 events at the Apr. 11 meet The boys’ shuttle hurdle relay team from Bishop Kenny broke the school record by seven seconds […]

JAX2025 vision includes girl power

Avondale photographer creates voice for the vision Ortega resident Laura Evans has no idea what to expect when this project is over, but she’s looking forward to seeing what the girls come up with.  Evans, with Evans-Ronan Design+Photography in Avondale, is the technical liaison for the Jax2025 Vision PhotoVoice exhibit sponsored by Girls Inc. Seventy-two […]

Support of patrons key during time of change

Support of patrons key during time of change

Patrons and partygoers celebrated the accomplishments of the San Marco Preservation Society, April 14, at the Cumber residence on River Road. The every-other-year occasion invites members and businesses to help build solidarity and support for San Marco’s business corridors, quality of life initiatives and smart growth planning. The event had special significance this year, as […]

Art Awards recognize best and brightest, contributors

Art Awards recognize best and brightest, contributors

The 37th Annual Arts & Culture Awards honored three special local innovators, as the Arts Educator Award was presented to Claudia Keundig-Williams, The Innovator Award went to David Engdahl and the Jacksonville Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) took home the Business Arts Award. The Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville rolled out announcements […]

Ladies of the Guild support Symphony goals

A group of loyalists to the mission of the Jacksonville Symphony held a fundraising luncheon at San Jose Country Club to rally around the mission- “To further awareness of music and music education and to create strong community support of the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra through fundraising projects”. The ladies have fun playing Monopoly, Bridge, Texas […]

Black,White and lots of green color gala

More than 500 loyal supporters filled the ballroom at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront on Apr. 13 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Catholic Charities Black & White fundraising gala. Over $230,000 was generously raised, providing the gift of hope for the thousands served by Catholic Charities. The Rev. Larry Synder, president of Catholic […]

The magic number for HabiJax is 25!

“Home Sweet Home” said it all for Habitat for Humanity of Jacksonville’s 25th anniversary gala at the Jacksonville Public Library Courtyard on Apr. 18. More than 160 generous donors and volunteers turned out to celebrate with homeowners 25 years of turning the dream of homeownership into a reality for more 1,850 families. HabiJax raised more […]

Jewish Community Alliance celebrates quarter-century of community enrichment

Jewish Community Alliance celebrates quarter-century of community enrichment

Community center’s 25th birthday party lasts all year Ted Koppel delivered news on “Nightline: In the Holy Land,” broadcast for the first time on location from Jerusalem. The Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series. George H. W. Bush defeated Michael Dukakis to win the presidency. Toni Morrison won the Pulitzer Prize for “Beloved.” The […]