Across the board budget cuts to affect Balis community center
Increased millage rate would be the lifesaver needed to stay open By Lara Patangan Resident Community News Alba and Sheffield Balis never had children of their own, but through a generous bequest to the City of Jacksonville gaggles of children delight in the community center they made possible. While Balis Recreation Center accommodates many uses, […]
Sock Hop at Cummer celebrates with dancing to the oldies
Residents enjoyed a night of oldies spinning at The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens on July 12. Some patrons went all out, dressed in ‘50s and ‘60s sock hop garb, as they twisted, turned and bebopped to the spins of DJ Earl Yeomans. The Cummer hosted the sock hop as part of the excitement […]
Fast cars, fine wine – brought to you by Terra
Driving, then drinking was a great mix for an evening of fun on July 15 at Terra Restaurant in Fairfax as owner Michael Thomas hosted an opportunity for patrons to first test drive one of two 2014 Maserati Quattroportes, courtesy of Maserati of Jacksonville, and then to partake in a wine tasting event sponsored by […]
Jay Fund benefit brought to Lakewood Presbyterian
Lakewood Presbyterian Church was host for the fourth of The River City Men’s Chorus benefit concerts this summer. All proceeds benefited the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation, which helps families tackle childhood cancers by providing comprehensive emotional, financial and practical support. The theme, “I Carry Your Heart with Me!” appropriately reminded the audience of the […]
University Club recognizes first members, 45 years
It was an evening to celebrate, as a handful of special patrons were honored by University Club management and current members. “Life Members” were showered with cheers and thanks, as they hailed back to the beginning- in 1968. Old Hollywood Glitz and Glamour was the theme, as Oscar-theme décor set the stage for the evening […]
Kegs ‘n Eggs on the rooftop
Intuition Aleworks teamed up with the Black Sheep Restaurant on July 16 to benefit Hens in Jax, the grassroots group trying to spur change to residential zoning for chicken coops. The six-course eggs and beer dinner pairings, which included delicacies such as poutine with fried duck egg, mini truffled egg toast and Intuition Ale ice […]
Shircliff Society unites young professionals for a cause
Fun and food – especially when it’s nonperishable items collected for the St. Vincent’s Food Pantry – are a winning combination for the Shircliff Society. Young professionals donated food items for diabetics at last month’s Party for the Pantry, held at Pele’s Wood Fire. Josh Cockrell, one of the Society’s original founders, said, “We started […]
“La Caroline” friends, patrons enjoy rock opera preview
Dr. Wayne Wood and Douglas Coleman teamed up to help local author, playwright, singer and musician Jennifer Chase bring to life the rich history of the French in Jacksonville. Musical excerpts of Chase’s rock opera “La Caroline” were performed live by the cast and band at the Riverside home of Dr. Wayne Wood in late […]
