Calendar

Aug
17
Fri
Stories for Young Children @ Willowbranch Library
Aug 17 @ 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.

1-on-1 Tech Tutoring @ Willowbranch Library
Aug 17 @ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

One-on-one assistance with downloadable media, email, the Internet, online applications, and basic technology instruction. For downloadable media support, please bring your charged laptop or mobile device. Times and locations vary. You can now sign up for your appointment online at https://jpl.libcal.com/booking/techtutor. Please visit or call your local branch if you need help booking an appointment.

Pastel Drawing Class @ Murray Hill Art Class
Aug 17 @ 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

Painting Backgrounds and What Does it Matter? Workshop @ Jennie Szaltis
Aug 17 @ 6:30 PM – Aug 19 @ 3:30 PM

This workshop is not your typical “background search” There are methods and techniques that can be employed to bring depth and distance into your painting which will enhance your work.

Join us for this workshop and “put your best foot forward” on painting backgrounds!

Bring your own supplies and the paper or canvas on which you like to work.

August 17 – 19

Friday, August 17, 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Saturday, August 18, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Sunday, August 19, 1:30 p.m.- 3:30 p.m.

Space is limited to ensure participants receive personal attention.

To register or for questions contact jennieszaltis @hotmail.com, 904 294 3135

Aug
18
Sat
Honey Bee Festival @ Jacksonville Fairgrounds
Aug 18 @ 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Learn the basics of beekeeping, shop with local vendors and adopt your very own beehive during this all day festival. There will be  education speakers throughout the day. Enjoy sessions like Beekeeping 101, Planting for Pollinators, Cooking with Honey and more. This is a free, family-friendly event for the whole family.

Riverside Arts Market @ Under Fuller Warren Bridge
Aug 18 @ 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.

Aug
19
Sun
August Ski Season Kick-off @ Maggiano's
Aug 19 @ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Jacksonville Ski Club and the Florida Ski Council (15 clubs) supports the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind.  The School has a Blind Skier Program, taking visually impaired students to Colorado each season to ski.  Students come from all over the USA to the Extreme Mobility Camp (a 501c3 organization).

Raffle Gifts valued at $1,400.00 and still increasing…The proceeds from the raffle support the skiing program at the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind – St. Augustine.  Your ski club helps to send 6 students each season out to experience skiing.

Aug
21
Tue
1-on-1 Tech Tutoring @ Willowbranch Library
Aug 21 @ 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM

One-on-one help with e-books, email, the internet, online applications, and basic computer instruction. For downloadable media assistance, bring your charged laptop, e-reader or tablet.  Tutoring times may change with tutor availability.  Reservations highly recommended; book online at jpl.libcal.com/booking/techtutor or call 904.381.8490.

Music & Movement Session 1 @ Willowbranch Library
Aug 21 @ 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM

This program is for children 0 to 5 years with an adult caregiver. This program includes songs, stories, and instruments that promote basic musical concepts and terminology while incorporating pre-literacy skills for reading and writing.

Music & Movement Session 2 @ Willowbranch Library
Aug 21 @ 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM

This program is for children 0 to 5 years with an adult caregiver. This program includes songs, stories, and instruments that promote basic musical concepts and terminology while incorporating pre-literacy skills for reading and writing.