River Garden celebrates in style, shines during a big night
It was an evening to remember for the River Garden Foundation, as the organization played host to a celebratory crowd that helped usher in its 30th Anniversary Gala. The ballroom at the Sawgrass Marriott played host to ‘A Time to Shine’, Sat., Dec. 10, where guests paid tribute to the almost 77 years of progress […]
A tradition for the season: Christmas in Avondale
Friends, families and neighbors gathered along St. Johns Avenue for another year of Christmas in Avondale, a time-honored community event that is a holiday tradition of more than three decades. “This is our opportunity to give back to the community,” said Avondale Merchants Association Vice President Bronwyn Benoit. “That has been our focus the last […]
Jacksonville Humane Society hosts 24th annual “Toast to the Animals”
The Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS) celebrated its 24th annual “Toast to the Animals” — touted as Jacksonville’s “premier charitable tasting event” — on Wednesday, Nov. 9. Originally scheduled for September this year, the event was postponed because of Hurricane Ian and moved to last month. This year, the event recognized and celebrated “Jacksonville Philanthropist and […]
St. Johns Riverkeeper hosts 21st annual Oyster Roast
St. Johns Riverkeeper hosted its 21st annual Oyster Roast on Friday, Nov. 18. Guests enjoyed good food and tunes while taking in the curated grounds of the Garden Club of Jacksonville, which hosted the event at its riverfront location in Riverside. Dubbed the organization’s “most impactful fundraiser of the year,” the event featured live music […]
Pine Castle celebrates 70 years — and capital campaign milestone
Pine Castle had more than one reason to celebrate at its 70th Anniversary Celebration BBQ on Saturday, Nov. 5. Held at its campus on Spring Park Road, the BBQ was attended by more than 750 guests. During the festivities, Pine Castle announced it had not only met but exceeded its $2.25 million capital campaign, Pathway […]
Sip & Shop Raises Key Funds for DLC ‘Passport’
San Marco neighbors and local businesses partnered for a successful pre-holiday fundraiser benefitting Riverside- and Ortega-based nonprofit Developmental Learning Center. The Sip & Shop with Leila’s Boutique helped raise more than $2,000 for DLC, which provides education and on-site therapy services for children with special needs and severe medical complexities. Held November 15 at Joe […]
Underwood’s Jewelers raises funds for Pink Ribbon Jax
Underwood’s Jewelers presented Pink Ribbon Jax (PRJ) with a check at a trunk show on Wednesday, Nov. 9, at its San Marco location, to support the non-profit organization’s mission to “raise funds for local breast cancer research, mammography and patient services.” This is the second year the San Marco location has participated in these fundraising […]
Feeding Northeast Florida hosts annual Empty Bowls luncheon
Handmade bowls of varying shapes, sizes, colors and designs filled two long rows of tables for guests to choose from at Feeding Northeast Florida’s annual Empty Bowls event. “[Empty Bowls] is an incredible opportunity, number one, as a relatively young food bank, to be able to expose people to the work that we do, expose […]
