Happenings for APRIL 2014
HAPPENINGS Spring Break Gymnastics Camp Apr. 4, 14-18, 21 Gyminators, 4603 Shirley Ave. Activities for boys and girls, up to age 17; call (904) 638-3712 for details. CAP 2nd Annual Run Your HeART Out 5K Sat., Apr. 5, 8 a.m., starts/ends at The Shoppes of Avondale Blooms Galore & More Sat., Apr. 5, 9 a.m. […]
Emerging First Coast artists invited to apply for grants
The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida is inviting emerging individual artists from the First Coast area to apply for an Art Ventures Grant of up to $3,500. These grants are offered to help individual artists take the “next step” in their artistic development. According to Amy Crane, Program Director, The Community Foundation, for Northeast Florida, […]
Riverside touted as Planning Model
By Kate A. Hallock Resident Community News When the panel of experts was asked to come up with the top three attractive or important destinations in the Riverfront District, Dr. Dawn Emerick, president and CEO for Health Planning Council of Northeast Florida, said “The ‘golden child’ is Riverside. A lot of the work that is […]
Temporary progress for Murray Hill leaders
Club closure seen as catalyst for change By Kate A. Hallock Resident Community News While residents and business owners of Murray Hill may be breathing a sigh of relief at the news last month that the Fat Kat Lounge has closed, what happens next could go either way. “The way it’s zoned right now I […]
MOCA celebrates a milestone in style
With a cocktail party under the stars, fine art auctions and elegant décor throughout the museum, MOCA’s most dedicated patrons arrived poised and ready for the MOCA Classic– celebrating 90 years. Throughout the history of the arts in Jacksonville, one thing has remained a constant during the years of transition from official titles and physical […]
Spring for the Arts, indeed
The 10th Annual Cathedral Arts Project Spring for the Arts gala celebrated its mission– while raising over half a million dollars in one evening. The goal of helping enrich the quality of life in Northeast Florida by celebrating the creative spirit of Jacksonville’s youth was in full effect, as a youth performance kicked off the […]
JFCS Gala a huge success
Jewish Family & Community Services, a 96-year-old social service agency for children and families, drew several hundred people to its “You Can Count on Us” gala Mar. 6 at the Marriott Southpoint. Wayne and Delores Barr Weaver and Lawrence and Linda DuBow served as honorary co-chairs for the event, which celebrated JFCS’ work, and raised […]
Nonpartisan group hopes more women enter local politics
2015 municipal elections offer opportunities for women candidates – A growing grassroots initiative, Nine in ’15, encourages qualified women to run for City Council seats, public policy boards and commissions and other offices in the 2015 municipal elections in Jacksonville. Scheduled for next March and May, voters will elect the Mayor, City Council members and […]
