Southern Gentleman Tour hits Riverside
With a bowtie and Southern Charm, DJ mFACE, aka Matthey Davey, made his way through Jacksonville- stopping at O’Brother’s Irish Pub in Riverside on his whirlwind tour of 26-days, 15 cities, grossing 4,175 miles throughout the Southern portions of the country. Davey, a DJ and native of Richmond, Virginia was inspired by the work of […]
Rotary celebrates attendance, welcomes Jags President
The South Jacksonville Rotary Club welcomed Jaguars President Mark Lamping and honored members who have served the club with outstanding attendance. Rotary clubs in District 6970 have once again partnered with The Jaguars in order to heighten attendance for the home game. Purchased tickets for the matchup against the Buffalo Bills at 1 p.m. on […]
A reunion for the ages
Towers family a pillar of community By Victoria Register Freeman Resident Community News “Babies to Eighties” was the theme of the Towers’ family reunion on Independence Day. The patriarch, 89-year-old Charlie Towers, lawyer and well-known civic leader, was surrounded by 81 members of his clan, many of whom reside in or near Jacksonville. The event […]
Blue Jeans ‘n Bar-B-Q Shabbat
Congregation Ahavath Chesed, The Temple, celebrated Shabbat and the opening of school with a Blue Jeans ‘n Bar-B-Q Shabbat on Aug. 16. The Friday Night Live Band, a group of 16 Temple members who are musicians and vocalists, provided the music for the worship service and had everyone clapping and tapping their toes. Cara Jackson […]
Residents support cause for affordable housing
San Marco residents gathered to support the Habitat for Humanity of Jacksonville (HabiJax) fundraiser on Aug. 14. Firehouse Subs on the Square donated 20 percent of proceeds to the worthy cause. “We are thrilled that Firehouse Subs chose to partner with us,” said HabiJax president and CEO Mary Kay O’Rourke. “We are so grateful for […]
Toast to the Animals ‘Paw’-sitively Fun
The 5th annual Toast to the Animals was the perfect soiree for soft-hearted lovers of dogs and cats. Donors, volunteers and friends of the furry were on hand Aug. 16 at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront to raise a glass of wine or beer for the purr-fect cause and beg for treats from Sweet Pete’s, […]
Women’s Center celebrates women, suffrage
It was an evening dedicated to the 93rd anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, a major victory for women’s rights. The 18th Annual Celebration of Women held a fitting tribute, as The Women’s Center of Jacksonville recognized those who continue to improve the lives of women through advocacy, support and […]
Sock Hop at Cummer celebrates with dancing to the oldies
Residents enjoyed a night of oldies spinning at The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens on July 12. Some patrons went all out, dressed in ‘50s and ‘60s sock hop garb, as they twisted, turned and bebopped to the spins of DJ Earl Yeomans. The Cummer hosted the sock hop as part of the excitement […]
