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.

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/

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.

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

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

Tues., Oct. 7, 10:30 a.m. registration, 12:30 p.m. shotgun start, Hidden Hills Country Club, 3901 Monument Rd.

Proceeds benefit Meals on Wheels. Jaguars kicker Josh Scobee will be celebrity host and honorary chair. Go to http://www.agingtrue.org/_documents/gcbrc.pdf for details.

20th Anniversary Customer Appreciation Lunch

Special guest appearance by Jacksonville Jaguar Defensive End Andre Branch!

Ticket raffle! Win two Club tickets and game day parking passes for Sunday, Oct. 19: Jaguars vs. Cleveland Browns. Must be present to win!

Wed., Oct. 8 to Sun., Oct.12, Southside United Methodist Church, 3120 Hendricks Ave.

Family-friendly events open to the public include Family Fun Night, Chili Cook-off, Friday Night Movie, Neighborhood Party and Fall Festival. For details, visit www.southsidemethodist.org.

Fri., Oct. 10, 5-7 p.m., San Jose Episcopal Day School, 7423 San Jose Blvd.

Hay maze, apple bobbing, bounce houses and slide, DJ, class-sponsored booths, sweets, treats and more. Benefits the Parents’ Association.

Fri., Oct. 10, 6:30 p.m., 223 Mill Creek Road

“Farm to table” event will feature freshly grown organic vegetables, a pig roast, and homemade desserts, live music and art auction. Event will benefit Berry Good Farms. To RSVP by Oct. 6, email [email protected] or call (904) 724-8326.