Women’s Center of Jacksonville celebrates ‘Women, Words & Wisdom’
“Women, Words, & Wisdom” was the theme of the Women’s Center of Jacksonville’s recent speaker event. Held at The Schultz Center on Aug. 26 – Equality Day, which commemorates the adoption of the 19th Amendment giving women the right to vote – the event featured a reception and speaker presentation by Dr. Ellen Glasser. The […]
Rise and Grind: Skateboarders celebrate opening of Artist Walk Skate Park
By Michele Leivas Skateboarders, bladers and roller-skaters alike dropped in to celebrate the official opening of Riverside’s Artist Walk Skate Park last month. Skaters joined Mayor Donna Deegan, District 7 City Councilmember Jimmy Peluso and city officials on stage at the Aug. 8 ribbon cutting before grabbing their boards and enjoying the new park, which […]
You asked for it: Backflow preventer exemptions
By Michele Leivas The Resident recently heard from a reader with a question regarding an article in our May edition on the periodic testing of backflow preventers required by JEA. “Your May 2024 article by Laura Phelps (An Ounce of Prevention…) inspired me to contact JEA for an exemption,” Patricia Kendrick wrote. “Our office is […]
Discover OLLI: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute to host open house Sept. 10
By Susan Brandenburg The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) – a program for “curious knowledge seekers” aged 50 and over – will host a free “Discover OLLI” open house from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Sept. 10 at the University of North Florida’s Adam W. Herbert University Center. Attendees will have an opportunity to watch […]
School board chair: Changing education landscape requires public schools to adapt, innovate
By Jennifer Logue In an era of school choice and new technologies, public schools are going to have to adapt, innovate and start marketing themselves to keep students enrolled and engaged, the chairman of the Duval County School Board said. At an Aug. 13 meeting of the Jacksonville Business Professionals, School Board Chair Darryl Willie […]
Mayo internship ‘sparks’ student’s interest in science
A Wolfson School for Advanced Studies student had an opportunity to intern at the Mayo Clinic this summer through its Science Program for the Advancement of Research Knowledge (SPARK) mentorship program. Abram Caccam, a senior in the Wolfson IB program, worked under Dr. Eduardo Chini in his Cancer Biology Research lab. The intensive hands-on laboratory […]
Angelwood celebrates ‘Soaring Possibilities’
“Soaring Possibilities” was the theme of the 2024 Angelwood Annual Celebration, held Aug. 17 at the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa. This year’s gala featured a more informal resort/beach theme, with guests clad in colorful sundresses and sport shirts. Attendees perused the hundreds of silent auction items and an island-themed buffet and a presentation […]
Wishmakers Ball celebrates30 years of wishes
Make-A-Wish of Central and North Florida celebrated 30 years of granting wishes last week at the Wishmakers Ball Jacksonville. Held at the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa, the annual gala featured a cocktail reception and silent auction, followed by dinner and a live auction. Proceeds from the event support granting wishes to children with […]
