Social Events

Many of the top social events in the area.

Root Ball returns for Derby Day

Root Ball returns for Derby Day

Frosty mint juleps flavored Greenscape of Jacksonville’s 16th annual Root Ball fundraiser on May 6, aptly named “Ante Up for Derby Day” for its Kentucky Derby-themed watch party, complete with casino games, hat and bowtie contests and silent auction. Funds raised will assist in providing education, advocacy and tree-planting here in the River City.  “We […]

Communities in bloom for third annual Garden Tour

Communities in bloom for third annual Garden Tour

Guests walked, biked and drove throughout the Riverside and Avondale communities to explore the gardens participating in the third annual Garden Tour on Saturday, May 13. The event, hosted by Riverside Avondale Preservation (RAP), celebrated homeowners’ green thumbs and landscaping designs rather than the homes’ interiors and histories that were the focal point of RAP’s […]

Spring has Sprung at Garden Club of Jacksonville

Spring has Sprung at Garden Club of Jacksonville

The Garden Club of Jacksonville, which has been in Jacksonville for nearly 100 years, had everything coming up roses…and irises, and lilies, and daisies…for flower lovers in Northeast Florida. Recently, the Garden Club hosted two large events at its Riverside Avenue location. In late March, the Late Bloomers Garden Club (LBGC) presented its Garden Club […]

Sponsors, Friends and Golf Enthusiasts Gather in Ponte Vedra Beach

Sponsors, Friends and Golf Enthusiasts Gather in Ponte Vedra Beach

Star power raised funds for charity It was a night to celebrate celebrities of the golf world as 17-time PGA TOUR winner Jim Furyk and 7-time LPGA Tour winner Michelle McGann took on 2014 FedEx Cup Champion Billy Horschel and 2-time Korn Ferry Tour winner Luke Guthrie for some friendly competition at The Yards in […]

The Return of San Marco Beer Fest

The Return of San Marco Beer Fest

The San Marco Beer Fest returned for the second installment of the now-annual event. The 2nd Annual San Marco Beer Fest was held Saturday, April 1, from 1-5 p.m. at Balis Park. The event, hosted by the San Marco Merchants Association and Aardwolf Brewing Co., featured craft beer from more than 25 local breweries and […]

Taking it to the Yard “Fore” Charity

Taking it to the Yard “Fore” Charity

The Law Firm of Pajcic & Pajcic hosted its annual yard golf and lawn party, The Yard Course & Back 9, on Saturday, April 1, raising over $150,000 for Jacksonville Area Legal Aid (JALA), which provides cost-free civil legal services for those in need. The cornerstone of the event is the 18-hole course played at […]

Charity Takes Flight at Jacksonville Executive at Craig Airport

Charity Takes Flight at Jacksonville Executive at Craig Airport

The hangars were cleared out for a very special evening of camaraderie, compassion and shared stories about the impact Gabriel House of Care has upon the recovery of cancer and transplant patients. Guests in attendance were treated to a first class, front row seat to hear testimonials while celebrating the nonprofit with honorary host, Leslie […]

ExZooberation Returns with Wonder

ExZooberation Returns with Wonder

The Jacksonville Zoo’s premier annual fundraiser, ExZooberation, returned Saturday, April 1, from 6-10 p.m. under a tent of wonder and intrigue. The 26th celebration of ExZooberation was themed Cirque Du Zooleil, where supporters immersed themselves in a world of beauty with larger-than-life gardens, interactive Cirque-style entertainment, traditional French cuisine, and a live and silent auction. […]