Jacksonville, Florida
Marriage is all the good and all the bad rolled into one lifelong journey. It takes careful intention, hard work, love, commitment and forgiveness. All this makes yearly anniversaries important to celebrate. Honor your day and the one you love with these wedding anniversary Read More …
August 6th is National Root Beer Float Day. Some root beer history: Sassafras root beverages were made by indigenous peoples of the Americas for culinary and medicinal reasons before the arrival of Europeans in North America, and European culinary techniques have been applied to making Read More …
During these difficult times, bringing your community together is more important than ever. If you love all things plants, reconnect with others and host a free neighborhood plant exchange swap — sharing is caring! Plant swaps are a rewarding method of promoting inclusivity within Read More …
“Make Your Mark” and complete the 2020 Census. What we are experiencing right now with this pandemic is an example of why federal funding is so crucial. Federal funds make a huge difference in the support and future of our community. For each person not Read More …
Please join in the ground breaking of Centennial Garden at Willow Branch Park July 25 at 8am, celebrating the 100th year anniversary of the dedication of this historic park. This gift is made possible through the combined efforts of the AIDS Memorial Project and Plant Read More …
There is a new butterfly garden in Landon Park. Laura Byres designed the new space after Hurricane Irma ruined the rose garden that was previously there. Byres, along with the San Marco Garden Club, filled it with milkweed, pentas, black-eyed Susans and more flowers to Read More …
Garden Club Jax joins the people raising support for the Centennial Garden at Historic Willow Branch Park. Richard Ceriello, president of the AIDS Memorial Project of Northeast Florida, has been working to improve the park for several years. His organization has planted trees in the Read More …
Tomorrow, July 9th Jax PAL and Feeding Northeast Florida are hosting a free, drive through food distribution. JaxPAL Northside 2165 West 33rd St. 2:30pm to 3:30pm
No school does not have to mean no lunch. Sites throughout Duval County are providing free, nutritious grab-and-go meals to keep kids healthy during Summer break through Summer Break Spot – Free Lunch Program, Jacksonville Public Library, ChartwellsK12Duval, Feeding America, and Kids Hope Alliance Visit http://SummerBreakSpot.com, or text FOODFL to 877-877 Read More …
The City of Jacksonville and Keep Jacksonville Beautiful will partner with the Beaches Sea Turtle Patrol for the annual July 5th Beaches Cleanup following the Independence Day holiday from 7 a.m. – 9 a.m. Litter collection bags and gloves will be distributed to volunteers at the following locations: • Read More …
Check out the new splash pad that the JaxParks team installed at Leonard Abess Park (12743 Leonard Abess Blvd. 32225). The park was named for Leonard L. Abess Sr., a prominent banker who was instrumental in providing the land to the City of Jacksonville for park development. Read More …
Join the City of Jacksonville as we celebrate the nation’s independence with the annual Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration offering an enhanced viewing experience this year with various ways to watch. The spectacular fireworks display will begin at 9:45 p.m. all around Jacksonville with in-person Read More …
Hubbard House, Inc. has been there, helping survivors in need for a long time and now they can use your help. They are in need of the following: Food Masks Sanitizer and Wipes Diapers E-mail Development@HubbardHouse.org with questions or to schedule a donation drop-off appointment. You Read More …
Farm Share upcoming food distribution schedule: THURS: June 18 @ 9am – Noon Legacy Ministries 825 University Blvd North, 32211 SAT: June 20 @ 8am – Noon Hopewell 3990 Loretto Road, 32223 SAT: June 20 @ 9am – Noon The Bethel Church 215 Bethel Baptist Read More …
The City of Jacksonville will launch the Senior and Disabled Financial Assistance Program on Saturday, June 20, at 8 a.m. to provide support to senior citizens (72 years or older) and anyone receiving Social Security Disability benefits. “These direct benefits are for our senior and disabled citizens Read More …
LET YOUR STORY BEGIN! Jacksonville Public Library is excited to host our annual summer learning program! Our summer learning program helps kids, teens and adults learn all summer long. This year, it’s a different kind of summer learning program that will happen entirely online using Read More …
Here is the Farm Share food distribution schedule for this weekend FRIDAY 6/12: NW Jacksonville Community Development 9am to Noon – 3416 Moncrief Road 32209 SATURDAY 6/13: FarmShare Truck To Trunk 9am to Noon – 5126 Timuquana Rd 32210 SATURDAY 6/13: Orange Park Mall – JC Read More …
The good people at Catholic Charities Jacksonville, Farm Share, and the Jessie Ball duPont Fund continue to provide food for families every Tuesday and Thursday from Noon to 6pm at the Jessie Ball duPont Building (40 East Adams Street). They have fed more than 2,000 Read More …