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Mon., Oct. 13, 7 p.m., Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts
Presented by Florida Blue to benefit Wolfson Children’s Hospital, actor/activist Michael J. Fox is the first in the 2014-2015 series sponsored by The Women’s Board of Wolfson Children’s Hospital. For tickets, call (904) 202-2886, email [email protected], visit www.TheFloridaForum.com
Tues., Oct. 14, 9:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m., Mandarin Garden Club, 2892 Loretto Rd.
Duval County Extension Office will hold workshop on fall gardening tips, managing nuisance wildlife, invasive plant management techniques. Pre-register by calling (904) 255-7450.
Thurs., Oct. 16, 6-9 p.m., San Marco Square
Live music, farmers’ market, beer tastings
Neighbors are invited to hear an update from the City of Jacksonville Public Works Department regarding the ongoing issues with water intrusion and the steps they are taking to address them.
City Councilman Jim Love will attend, along with representatives of the Jacksonville Public Library, Friends of the Willowbranch Library, and Riverside Avondale Preservation Inc. (RAP).
Fri., Oct. 17-Sat., Oct. 18, San Marco Square
Portion of sales from participating merchants (find the pink balloon at their door) to benefit The Donna Foundation in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Raffle sales will also be added to the overall Hope Squared donation. In 2013, the event raised $3,700.
Fri., Oct. 17, 6 p.m. Fun Run/6:30 p.m. 5K, Jacksonville Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall, 510 Fairgrounds Place
Feature a restaurant village of food, adult beverages, children’s activities and entertainment on the main stage. Benefits Community PedsCare, a program of Community Hospice of NE Florida; call 904.886.3883 or visit HDM.CommunityHospice.com
Sat., Oct. 18, 3-8 p.m. Jacksonville Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall, 510 Fairgrounds Place
Trick-or-treat at Fantasy Doors; enjoy Magical Meet & Greet Streets, Candyland, Trick-or-Treat Theatre, Groovy Goblin Family Disco, and Ghostbusters Grown-Up Grotto. Benefits Community PedsCare, a program of Community Hospice of NE Florida; call 904.886.3883 or visit HDM.CommunityHospice.com.
Sunday October 19 2 pm ages 9-12 4 pm ages 13 – adult $10.00 audition fee
Baggs Studio of Ballet 1276 King Street Jacksonville, Florida 32204 904-388-2466
Artistic Director: Debra Peters Rankin
Tues., Oct. 21, 9:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m., Duval County Extension Office, 1010 N. McDuff Ave.
Workshop topics on pond design, planting and maintenance of ponds. Pre-register by calling (904) 255-7450.
Tues., Oct. 21, 6 p.m., Jacksonville Jewish Center, 3662 Crown Point Rd.
Honoring Lilo and Harry Frisch, recipients of the Lifetime Achievement Award. Register via email at [email protected] or call (561) 447-9733.