Bolles students learn to care for the river
Bolles School freshmen helped label a significant number of storm drain in the San Marco area last month, reminding residents “Only rain down the drain.” According to Jennie Busey, education director for the St. Johns Riverkeeper, “So often we forget that these drains go directly to the river and so does everything lining our streets […]
Angels in the outfield at San Jose Catholic
San Jose Catholic School 8th grade students are volunteering for the third year to help the Miracle League of Jacksonville, which provides opportunities for children and adults with disabilities to play baseball. The students are known as “Angels in the Outfield” as they assist young men and women play a sport that they love. The […]
Patrons go country for little HeARTs
Art, music, food and fun and dancing were in line with the goal and mission to reach children around the globe who suffer from complex congenital heart conditions. The event sponsors understand the heft of their donations and efforts to support the University of Florida Pediatric Cardiovascular Center and Wolfson Children’s Hospital. Artscapade is the […]
Crews set sail at miracles gala
It was a great night to fight for Type 1 Diabetes as patrons, special guests and volunteers arrived at the Sawgrass Marriott to mount their offensive. Decked out and on deck, the seaworthy crowd readied to raise funds for the Northeast Florida Chapter of the Diabetes Foundation. The Brumos Companies were onboard and hailed for […]
The MOSH trustees gather for reunion
One of the Southbank’s greatest assets was showcased on Oct. 17, as The MOSH held a trustee reunion. The evening was sponsored by The Brumos Companies and wouldn’t have been complete without Biscotti’s catering and liquid nitrogen ice cream. The celebratory function made its way to the planetarium for a short presentation by Planetarium Director […]
The art of trees debuts at local gallery
The gallery space of the Framing Establishment-Fairfax Gallery on Herschel Street played host to a nonprofit fundraiser for local San Marco based Greenscape Oct. 24. Famed local artists and school children helped deck the walls with pieces of artwork that exhibited a love and fondness for trees and the outdoors. Greenscape helps to enriching our […]
New bill to remove barriers to events in public places
Nonprofit event organizers look forward to streamlined application process – There were a lot of questions last month at the second of three Nonprofit Forums when the City’s Risk Management Division met with community stakeholders, nonprofit organizations, businesses, local officials and City Council members. In recent months, Risk Management has heard concerns from numerous event […]
“Crowdfunding” for teachers prevents dipping into own pockets
PowerUP Jax fuels classroom innovation – Many teachers – perhaps the vast majority – have been known to dip into their own wallets a time or two or more to purchase supplies for creative classroom projects. Now a new initiative launched by the Jacksonville Public Education Fund will make it easier for teachers to raise […]
Absence speaks louder than their words
Where were Lakewood residents? – Based on reports of Lakewood residents unhappy about the ad valorem tax increase, District 5 Councilwoman Lori Boyer was armed and ready to discuss the events leading up to City Council’s vote to increase property tax by 14 percent. The meeting could have been lively, at best, and contentious, at […]
