Calendar

Aug
18
Fri
Stories for Young Children @ Willowbranch Library
Aug 18 @ 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM

This program is for children birth to 5 years with an adult caregiver. The program includes stories, books, fingerplays, nursery rhymes, and songs that promote language development, vocabulary building, and comprehension.

Storytime for Young Children @ San Marco Library
Aug 18 @ 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Storytime is a program that promotes language development, vocabulary building and comprehension using fun interactive activities, including finger plays, stories and songs. It is designed for children ages birth – 5 years with a caretaker.

Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program @ Jim Fortuna Senior Center
Aug 18 @ 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

The Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program is a low impact physical activity program proven to reduce pain and decrease stiffness. The sessions include gentle range-of-motion exercises that are suitable for every fitness level and ability. Led by a trained program leader, these enjoyable and motivational classes may be taken either standing or sitting in a chair.

Sponsored by ElderSource and NEFAHEC.

Pastel Drawing Class @ Murray Hill Art Class
Aug 18 @ 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

This is an ongoing class that meets every Friday for all artists levels. The class will focus on pastels, materials and techniques.

Students will work from a live model and still life setups on a rotating basis using various types of soft pastels and supports. Check our website for the recommended supply list.

Questions can be directed to Kevin Arthur @ 904-327-7439

Aug
19
Sat
Doug Schembri Memorial Horse Show @ Jacksonville Equestrian Center
Aug 19 @ 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Art for Tots: Just Dance @ The Cummer Museum
Aug 19 @ 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

Members $15 per pair, Non-Members $20 per pair | Registration Required

This class is for children 24-36 months and an accompanying adult.  The program is designed to help develop a child’s sensory and motor skills through art, movement, music, and storytelling and takes place in the galleries, garden, and studios. Art for Tots is funded through the generosity of the Chartrand Family Foundation. Entry is through Art Connections. Class size is limited. For further information, please email [email protected] or call 904.355.0630.

Riverside Arts Market @ Under Fuller Warren Bridge
Aug 19 @ 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

About Riverside Arts Market

A Program of Riverside Avondale Preservation (RAP) the Riverside Arts Market celebrates the arts and our Northeast Florida community. The weekly market features live music, food, art, fresh produce under the canopy of the Fuller Warren Bridge. For more information, including directions and a calendar of events, visit riversideartsmarket.com.

Art Adventures: Self-Portrait @ The Cummer Museum
Aug 19 @ 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Members $10, Non-Members $15 | Registration Required

Join us on the third Saturday of each month for studio classes Artists have been making images of themselves since ancient times. In this class students will view examples of self-portraiture throughout art history before working in the studios to create a work of their own likeness. Open to children ages 6 through 12. Class size is limited. For further information, please email [email protected] or call 904.355.0630.

Tools to Quit Smoking Class @ Webb Wesconnett Library
Aug 19 @ 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

A chance for a new start tobacco free!  FREE Tools to Quit Smoking class:  Free patches, lozenges, or gum! FREE quit plan, workbook, water bottle, stress ball and more. Call to register and learn about more classes near you: Northeast Florida AHEC (904) 482-0189

Aug
20
Sun
Doug Schembri Memorial Horse Show @ Jacksonville Equestrian Center
Aug 20 @ 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM