MS On the Move luncheon benefits critical research
The Garden Club of Jacksonville was the venue for the annual On the Move Luncheon to benefit the National MS Society May 16. The event featured delicious lunch from Designed Events Catering, Peterbrooke chocolate fountain, gift basket raffle, orchid sale, jewelry from Buki Designs, and gift bags for each attendee. Proceeds will benefit the critical […]
Big night for Omni Amelia Island, St. Vincent’s HealthCare Foundation
The Omni Amelia Island Plantation hosted an invitation-only Grand Re-Opening Gala in tandem with the celebration of its extensive $85 million “Re-Imagination”. The gathering raising more than $100,000 benefitting St. Vincent’s HeathCare Foundation, May 9. Patrons and honored guests were greeted by Omni executives and Amelia Island locals, followed by a few welcoming words from […]
A Taste of Talent enriches and enhances to support education
The Riverside Fine Arts Association’s annual Taste of Talent fundraiser again proved to be a success as area musicians presented short concerts throughout the evening and the venue at the Church of the Good Shepherd. Visual artists exhibited their art as the event’s silent auction showcase. Patrons enjoyed different musical performances and a gallery of […]
Jacksonville Junior League honored as a champion for Speech & Hearing
The Junior League of Jacksonville and Wells Fargo Bank were the honorees last month at the 2nd annual Champions for Speech & Hearing luncheon at St. John’s Cathedral. “The Junior League was honored to be recognized for our role in helping found the organization,” said Meg Sacks, immediate past president of the League. “The Speech […]
Sixth Clay Roberts Memorial Scholarship awarded
In memory of a son, Clay’s Tournament draws others grieving similar losses By Kate A. Hallock Resident Community News A lot of memories are made on the water, mused Gary Roberts, founder of In River Or Ocean. The nonprofit organization, founded in 2007 in memory of his son Clay, promotes Clay’s passion for fishing and […]
Know the tides to enjoy the area’s inlets this summer
By Nathan & Ted Miller Growing up in Jacksonville, I spent a lot of summer days fishing in the ocean. Friends and I would go look for tarpon along the beach. The air temperatures were in the 90s, and the water temperature was not far behind. We would fish until it was just too hot […]
Riverside House restoration complete
Local contractor lent knowledge, insight By Kate A. Hallock Resident Community News One of the area’s “forces for good” is also a fundraising powerhouse. During the past 90 years, the Junior League of Jacksonville has raised millions for the more than 50 community agencies it supports. But sometimes the focus needs to be turned inwards. […]
Scholarship recipients thankful for musical resource in Jacksonville
Friday Musicale a friend to music By Nancy Lee Bethea Resident Community News Riverside’s Friday Musicale has been an ally to Northeast Florida musicians since 1890 when Claudia L’Engle Adams invited friends to her downtown Jacksonville home each Friday to study and enjoy music. The Friday Musicale, located at 645 Oak Street, not only provides […]
Mt. Acosta Classic raises funds for two Jared Bynum scholarships
Exceeding expectations – just like the life of Jared Bynum – the organizers and sponsors of the Mt. Acosta Classic were able to present a check last month that was well in excess of $11,000 to the Rev. Gary Webber, pastor of Southside Baptist Church, where the Jared Bynum Scholarship Fund is administered. Each $5,000 […]
