Fri., Oct. 24, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Main Library, 303 N. Laura Street

One-day conference with three tracks (See Me Now: Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children; Advocacy to Activism; Girl-Centered Practice). Register at www.seethegirl.org/event

Fri., Oct. 24, 7 p.m. – 11 p.m., The Museum, 4160 Boulevard Center Drive

Raise funds to continue to provide life-saving surgery to children with congenital heart defects from around the world. Theme is Caribbean Tales with “Caribbean chic” dress theme. For tickets, visit www.patronsofthehearts.com

Sat., Oct. 25, 9 a.m., Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Dr.

Noncompetitive 5K walk to raise money to fund breast cancer research and educate women about the importance of early detection and prevention. For more information and to sign up, visit makingstrideswalk.org.

Sat., Oct. 25, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wyndham Downtown Jacksonville Hotel, 1515 Prudential Drive

Free screenings include blood pressure, glucose, high cholesterol, body mass index, dental, prostate (men over 40 years), podiatry (foot), cardiac evaluation including echocardiogram and carotid Doppler testing, eye examinations, nutrition counseling, arthritis evaluation, bone density testing, psychiatry and mobile mammography. To schedule mammography call (904) 308-3780. There may be cost for the screening based on insurance coverage or financial qualifications.

Sat., Oct. 25, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Hyatt Regency Riverfront

Proceeds benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Florida. Event information and tickets are available at www.winewomenandshoes.com/Jacksonville.

Sat., Oct. 25, 3 p.m., Whatley Park

Proceeds benefit North Florida School of Special Education’s Berry Good Farm, and Whatley Park improvements. Tickets are limited; visit www.smpsjax.com for purchase.

Thurs., Oct. 30, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., Christian Family Chapel, 10365 Old St. Augustine Rd.

This one-day program introduces middle and high school age boys and girls to a cappella singing. Free to public, private, and homeschooled students (with a chaperone) and includes lunch. For more information, visit www.bigorangechorus.com or email [email protected]

Fri., Oct. 31, 5-6:30 p.m., in front of Riverside Baptist Church, 2650 Park St.

Join District 14 Councilman Jim Love and other community leaders for free, family-friendly games, costume contest and trick-or-treat.

Fri., Oct. 31, 5:30-8 p.m., Avondale United Methodist Church, 1651 Talbot Ave.

Enjoy a safe Halloween experience! Free, open to public. Cake walk, too! For details, call (904) 389-1175; visit www.aumcjax.org

Heartland Hospice will host a Memorial Service open to all on November 2, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. in Memorial Park, 1620 Riverside Avenue.  Anyone who would like to honor and remember loved ones are welcome. Music ensemble, One AcChord will perform. Join us to decorate and light luminaries in celebration of those you love who have passed away.  RSVP to Betsy Clark at Heartland Hospice (904) 737-2553 or [email protected].