Calendar
The Museum of Contemporary Art presents The New York Times Magazine photographs, 333 N. Laura St.
Dedication of camellia to memory of John Robertson, Bernard Gandy, Cecil Milligan and Gerald McKinley.
Sat., Aug. 23, 9:30 a.m. launch from St. Johns Riverkeeper HQ at Jacksonville University
Swimmers will arrive at Riverside Arts Market at noon. For more information, visit [email protected]
Tues., Aug. 26, 9-11 a.m., WJCT Community Room
Women’s Services Coalition of NE FL presents an educational forum on mental health, substance abuse and violence against women. For more information, to register, call (904) 722-3000.
I-10/I-95 Project Development & Environment Study Meeting
Who: Florida Department of Transportation
When: Thursday, August 28, 4 p.m. open house, followed by presentation at 6:30 p.m.
Where: The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, 829 Riverside Avenue
Free evening of great music, including Broadway show tunes, inspirational music and more!
Sat., Sept. 6, Registration starts at 8 a.m. run/walk at 9:30 a.m., Riverside Park, 753 Park Street
Contests include Pet Look-A-Like, Best Kisser, Rescue Runway Fashion Show, and more. The event benefits local animal rescue organizations.
Free fun run at 9 a.m. benefits Duval County Public Schools. To register: www.1stplacesports.com
Sunday September 14th
• Corinna Hoffman Photography – “Family Portrait Mini-Session with Your Pooch! $125 for a 25-Minute session per family (up to 5 family/people members plus all pet dogs). 10 high-resolution digital photo files emailed to client. Email [email protected] or call 904-477-1610 to schedule a time. 40% of proceeds to the Dog Park!
Monday September 15th
• Kickbacks Gastropub – “Dollar Dog Day” – $1 for every hot dog entrée, corn dog entrée, and Dogfish beer purchase will be donated to Dog Park!
Tuesday September 16th
• O’Brothers – Cornhole Tournament and 10% of all sales to go to the Dog Park!
Wednesday September 17th
• Intuition Ale Works – Special one off Wednesday Dog Park Brew! 10% of sales go to the Dog Park!
• Mellow Mushroom – Mention the Dog Park and 10% of your ticket will go to the Dog Park!
• Corner Taco – Mention the Dog Park and 10% of your ticket will go to the Dog Park!
Thursday September 18th
• Hawkers – 10% of all sales go to the Dog Park!
• Brew – 10% of all sales go to the Dog Park!
Friday September 19th
• Black Hive Tattoo and the Riverside location of Inksmith & Rogers Tattoo (Stockton St. location only!) ~ These two shops will be doing a sheet of selected and prepared dog-themed flash for $125 or $225 each (on the arm or leg, $200 or $300, respectively, on the torso) and donating ALL of the proceeds to the Dog Park! **A special note: You can also have those proceeds donated in your name by filling out an engraved brick form after your tattoo!
- Rain Dogs – Raffles, Silent Auction Items, Live Bands to benefit the Dog Park!
Saturday September 20th
• Blue Fish – 10% of all sales to the Dog Park!
Sunday September 21st
• SunRay Cinema – 1pm showing of Best in Show to benefit the Dog Park! Plus raffle featuring City Dog Photography, Terrarium by Crystal Floyd, and more!
• The Brick – Buy a Brick and get a Free Mimosa, 10-2pm.
• Lola’s – Buy a Brick and get a Free Appetizer. 12-4pm
All week long specials (September 15-21)
- Bark on Park – Round Up for the Dog Park and Brick Purchase Site all week.
• Biscottis – Handmade Dog Biscuits sold in the following stores all week to benefit the Dog Park: Avondale Gift Boutique, Ellie Bing, J.Ashley, Synergy Stuidios, Exit Real Estate, Hope Jewelers. http://www.shoppesofavondale.com/project_riverside_dog_park
• Black Sheep – Specialty “Hair of The Dog Cocktail” sold all week and entire proceeds to benefit the Dog Park!
• Bold City Brewery – 10% of each Tab donated to the Dog Park for open hours during the week (Thursday, Friday and Saturday)!
• European Street (Park St) – $1 for each dog themed brew sold – Dogfish Head, Sea Dog Bluepaw, Duke’s Cold Nose Brown all week to benefit the Dog Park!
• Happy Hounds – All Dog Grooming for the entire week will donate 10% to the Dog Park!
• Helen Cowart – Glass Pendant Making Class: Design your own glass pendant from start to finish. $40 for a single pendant, $25 per additional pendant. $20 deposit required, 5 students maximum. Weekdays 7pm-9pm; Weekends 10am-12pm. Email: [email protected] to schedule a time. 25% of proceeds to the Dog Park!
• Peles Wood Fire – “Yappy Hours”: $1 from each Bold City or Intiution beer sold the entire week donated to the Dog Park!
• Vanity Furs – 10% of all grooming to Dog Park!
For more information please visit www.riversideavondale.org or Riverside Avondale Preservation on Facebook.
Support the Riverside Fine Arts Association during a run/walk event that ends with beverages and live music. To register: www.prsracetiming.com
