Jacksonville, Florida
The Neighborhoods Department is hosting workshops to assist organizations with the Matching Grant application process, which offers eligible neighborhood groups the chance to receive a grant up to $5,000. The next session is Thursday, Nov. 15. More info.
Jacksonville is BIG. It’s the largest city in the continental U.S., covering 840 square miles, which means there are many hidden gems, like Jacksonville-Baldwin Rail Trail. The trail is contiguous with the Camp Milton Historic Preserve, which serves as a mid-point trailhead. Five other trailheads Read More …
October is Adopt A Shelter Dog Month. If you’re looking for a new furry friend visit the Animal Care & Protective Services website to learn about adoption. Jacksonville’s Animal Care and Protective Services (ACPS) provides animal control to the citizens in Jacksonville by fair enforcement Read More …
In support of Duval County Public Schools’ Jacksonville Goes to College Week and to promote educational excellence, Mayor Curry is encouraging students in Duval County to participate in the Mayor’s Essay Contest. Three winners will receive two tickets to watch the Jacksonville Jaguars take on Read More …
As the largest park system in America, JaxParks maintains nearly 400 parks and recreational spaces offering you the opportunity for a wide range of exciting and memorable experiences. In addition to traditional neighborhood and regional parks, our park spaces include 22 Community Centers conveniently located Read More …
It is always the right time to build an emergency supply kit. Duval County experiences a wide range of hazards including hurricanes, wildfires, flooding, severe thunderstorms, and tornadoes. Having an emergency supply kit ready ahead of time will ensure you are prepared in the event Read More …
CONGRATULATIONS JACKSONVILLE! As winner of the #BookWithUs 2018 program a local library or community organization will be receiving $25,000 in new book and a reading room makeover with celebrity interior designer Tyler Wisler! JPL came out on top after a battle against fellow finalist, Cleveland.
There will be more artists than ever this month along with local food trucks, Murray Hillbilly and Salt and Pepper, as well as live music from Apogee. Every first Friday from 6pm-9pm Element Earth Works opens their store and closes down the parking lot to Read More …
If you were thinking about adopting a pet, this weekend will be the time to do it. Over 1000 dogs, puppies, cats and kittens will be looking for a forever home at the 26th Mega Pet Adoption Event this weekend at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds. The event, Read More …
September’s Every Single Artist Lounge will be held on Tuesday, September 11, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM at CoRK Arts District. Join the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville and co-hosting artists Mal Jones and Kandice Clark for this monthly networking event for artists, arts professionals, Read More …
Reserve your seat now for Community Suppers on Thursday, September 20. The JAX Chamber and OneJax at the University of North Florida want to learn more about the communities they serve and encourage productive discussions about inclusion and diversity. Each Supper will be hosted by Read More …
Shane Mauss returns to Jacksonville September 3rd for another night of laughs at Rain Dogs in Five Points. With special guest, NYC’s Dan LaMorte, and the help of a few of Jacksonville’s favorite local comedians, TBA. Originally from Wisconsin, Shane Mauss caught his first break Read More …
Hope McMath, Founder and Director at Yellow House, invites you, yes you, and you and you and you, to celebrate Yellow Houses’s one year anniversary! Help us celebrate one year of Yellow House! We will have a low key, but thoughtful, Happy Hour on Friday, August Read More …
The Hope and History Mural Project commemorates the sit-ins and Ax Handle Saturday which began in Hemming Park August 27, 1960. The day when a mob of whites beat a group of students trying to integrate a whites-only lunch counter in downtown Jacksonville. The stunning Read More …
The Healing Hearts Project provides support to families and patients as they face the challenges of congenital heart disease. They ask that you join them on Sunday, August 26th, 2018 from 10am until 4pm for their End of Summer Bash & Block Party at Simply Read More …
Thursday night at Shantytown Pub, Miss Parker and the boys from Mudtown kick off their latest tour with one for Jax before they hit the open rode. Head on over and show them some love. • 8/23 Shanty Town (Jacksonville send off show) 8/23 Mudtown, Master Read More …
Tim Gilmore will launch, read from, and sign his newest book, Goat Island Hermit: The State of Florida vs. Rollians Christopher. “In 1955, Rollians Christopher, an illiterate goatherd who’d long claimed squatter’s rights on Goat Island, across from the fishing village of New Berlin in Read More …
“Tuesday’s in Five Points are getting poetic.” Tuesdays from 8 to 10pm Rain Dogs serves up Poetry Open Mic at Rain Dogs. There will be a sign up sheet. Participants have 5-10 minutes to perform. This Tuesday’s event will be their inaugural poetry night. “This Read More …