Jacksonville, Florida
Snoopy has a proud history of floating, and not just down the streets of New York City. For more than 50 years, Snoopy has contributed to the excitement for NASA human spaceflight missions, helping inspire generations to dream big. In 1969, Apollo 10 astronauts traveled Read More …
During a brief window in 1950-51, children could get the Gilbert U-238 Atomic Energy Lab—a kit allowing them to make nuclear reactions at home using ACTUAL RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL.
Nov. 26: NASA SpaceX CRS-26 Company / Agency: NASA-contracted SpaceX mission Rocket: SpaceX Falcon 9 Location: Pad 39A at Kennedy Space Center Launch Time: 2:20 p.m. EST Trajectory: Northeast Weather: 60% “go” Live coverage: Starts 90 minutes before liftoff at floridatoday.com/space About: A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch the 26th Commercial Resupply Services mission, or CRS-26, Read More …
Lydia Maria Child wrote the poem titled “The New-England Boy’s Song about Thanksgiving Day,” in 1845. It is best known for its opening lines “Over the river and through the wood, to grandfather’s house we go.” Her poem gained its lasting popularity in 1874 when Read More …
The Women’s Board of Wolfson Children’s Hospital is celebrating its Golden Jubilee and 50 years of community service. The Women’s Board raises awareness and funds for Wolfson Children’s Hospital — the only dedicated children’s inpatient health care facility in the region — and supports its Read More …
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS! JaxParks has asked Greenscape of Jacksonville to plant trees along the S-Line, the urban trail and greenway that connects the historic neighborhoods of Newtown, Durkeeville, Brentwood and Springfield. They are planting 50 trees Wednesday, Nov. 30, at 10 am. Plant with them! Read More …
The 20th Annual Gingerbread Extravaganza, hosted by the Jacksonville Historical Society, will enthrall visitors of all ages as they ooh and aah over dozens of delectable gingerbread creations built by amateurs and professionals. The event includes decorated trees and a holiday shop. New this year: Read More …
There is nothing that says Thanksgiving like the smell of roast turkey wafting through your kitchen and the rest of the house. Of course, a roasted turkey can also be the centerpiece of any special family occasion or holiday. Despite its central role in family Read More …
A Jacksonville holiday tradition is making its return to Thanksgiving weekend. The City of Jacksonville is excited to announce the Jacksonville Light Boat Parade will be held on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at 6:00pm on the St. Johns River. The Jacksonville Light Boat Parade has Read More …
On November 13th, as part of World Kindness Day, we are encouraged to spread kindness like an infectious cold. We want to share it more than usual because studies show when others observe kindness in action they are more likely to carry out an act Read More …
MOCA Jacksonville’s team has completed a post-storm evaluation on our campus. The museum will resume regular business hours tomorrow, Saturday, November 21 for VyStar Free Saturdays @ MOCA. MOCA are thrilled to be able to offer this free access day through the generous support of Read More …
We hope that you do not have to be on the roads today, but if you have to, please review these safety tips from JaxReady:
Public K-12 schools Duval County Public Schools will close Thursday. Athletics, extracurricular activities and afterschool activities are canceled for Thursday and will be rescheduled. The school district will remain closed Friday for Veterans Day, but athletic events and activities scheduled for Friday and Saturday are not affected. Clay County schools Read More …
Save the date for the Mayor’s Community Based Crime Reduction Program & New Town Success Zone-Jacksonville‘s Diabetes Awareness Month event. Attend Saturday, November 19th from 10am to Noon for a FREE grocery distribution, health check ups, and more at 1401 Grunthal St. on the campus Read More …
The City Council’s Critical Quality of Life Issues Special Committee working groups have three meetings scheduled for Monday; 9 a.m. to discuss homelessness, 1 p.m. on access to health care, and 4 p.m. on affordable housing. All three meetings are in the Lynwood Roberts Room at City Hall, 117 W. Read More …
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – You can make a difference in the lives of the homeless by donating to the City Rescue Mission’s Annual Shoeboxes of Love project. Share the holiday spirit by donating personal care items for homeless men and women in our community. The Shoeboxes of Read More …
Safe Future Foundation and their partners are hosting a food and diaper giveaway TOMORROW-11/5 at Beaches Chapel located at 610 Florida Blvd. This event starts at 9am and goes until supplies run out. “Join us this Saturday (November 5, 2022), for a Food Giveaway + Read More …
WJCT Public Media, VyStar Credit Union, Suddath Moving & Logistics, and Tom Bush Family of Dealerships are honoring the memory of Fred Rogers with the annual Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Sweater Drive. The drive runs through November 30 and accepts gently used sweaters, jackets and blankets. Contributions will be donated to a Read More …