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Sep
14
Sun
Riverside Dog Park Week of Fundraising
Sep 14 – Sep 21 all-day

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.

Sep
20
Sat
Bike MS
Sep 20 @ 2:30 PM – Sep 21 @ 3:30 PM

Sat.-Sun., Sept. 20-21, 6:30 a.m. St. Augustine Airport to Daytona Beach Boardwalk

The scenic two-day ride benefits the Florida Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society

(904) 332-6810, www.bikems.org

Sep
21
Sun
Toast to the Animals @ EverBank Field Terrace Suite
Sep 21 @ 2:30 AM – 6:30 AM

Sat., Sept. 20, 6:30-10:30 p.m., EverBank Field, Terrace Suite

Sample hundreds of beers and wines with a variety of gourmet hors d’oeuvres and desserts to benefit the Jacksonville Humane Society. (904) 725-8766, www.jaxhumane.org

Brides Against Breast Cancer @ Sheraton Jacksonville
Sep 21 @ 9:00 PM – Sep 22 @ 2:00 AM

Sun., Sept. 21, 1-6 p.m., Sheraton Jacksonville, 10605 Deerwood Park Blvd.

Charity wedding gown sale and bridal show benefits children and adults impacted by cancer. www.bridesagainstbreastcancer.org

Sep
27
Sat
Dragon Boat Festival @ The Jacksonville Landing
Sep 27 @ 4:00 PM

Sat., Sept. 27, Opening Ceremony, 8 a.m., racing 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., The Jacksonville Landing

Dragon boat races, multicultural performances, free family day of fun benefits In the Pink, a nonprofit boutique for women with cancer. (904) 372-0029, [email protected]

Oct
2
Thu
Cocktails and Conversation @ Elevated Avondale Lounge
Oct 2 @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Hosted by Daniel James Salon Avondale — Bring a client, co-worker, friend, your business cards and brochures. Sip, snack, mingle and market! All attendees will be entered to win a free Aveda haircut. For more details, visit www.facebook.com/danieljamesavondale. The Elevated Avondale Lounge is above Blue Fish Restaurant.

Oct
3
Fri
Oktoberfest in Memorial Park
Oct 3 @ 6:00 PM – Oct 4 @ 8:00 PM

Fri., Oct. 3, 6-9 p.m., Memorial Park, VIP Preview Party

Sat., Oct. 4, Noon to 8 p.m., Memorial Park, open to public

Tickets include a souvenir Oktoberfest stein, a free stein fill, a giant pretzel, live oompah music and other entertainment. Benefits Memorial Park Association. For details, go to http://memparkjax.org/event/2014-oktoberfest-memorial-park/

Oct
4
Sat
Family Pet Fair / Blessing of the Pets
Oct 4 @ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Sat., Oct. 4, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Fletcher Park, 1652 Atlantic Blvd.

Proceeds benefit St. Francis Animal Hospital and St. Philip Neri Animal Ministry to help pets in need of medical care. Pet blessing will occur at 1:30 p.m.

Piggin’ and Peddlin’ @ Ortega UMC
Oct 4 @ 5:00 PM – Oct 5 @ 2:00 AM

Sat., Oct. 4, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m, Ortega United Methodist Church, 4807 Roosevelt Blvd.

Annual arts and crafts and BBQ, includes pulled pork and chicken. (904) 389-5556

Oct
5
Sun
FinFest at Sawgrass @ Sawgrass Marriott Resort & Spa
Oct 5 @ 2:30 AM – 6:30 AM

Sat., Oct. 4, 6:30-10:30 p.m., Sawgrass Marriott Resort & Spa, 1000 PGA Tour Blvd.

Annual fundraiser for Jacksonville Speech & Hearing Center includes food, beverages, live and silent auctions. www.eventbrite.com