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Nov
7
Fri
Friends of Library Book Warehouse Sale @ University Park Library
Nov 7 @ 10:00 AM – Nov 15 @ 8:00 PM

Fri., Nov. 7, 2-8 p.m.; Sat. Nov. 8, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sun., Nov. 9, Noon to 5 p.m., Tues., Nov. 11, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sat., Nov. 15, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., University Park Library, 3435 University Blvd. N.

The proceeds will be used to supplement the Library’s budget. For more information, go to the FJPL website (fjpl.org) or call (904) 630-2304.

Boy Scout Spaghetti Dinner @ St. John's Presbyterian Church
Nov 7 @ 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Annual Boy Scout Troop 2 spaghetti (meat or vegetarian) dinner to benefit the Scouts; $7/person; eat-in or take-out.

Fishweir Elementary Fall Festival @ Fishweir Elementary School
Nov 7 @ 5:00 PM

The Parent Teacher Association will organize a Fall Festival with bounce houses, a toy general store, sandy candy, face painting, water based tattoos, cake walks, a popcorn stand and more. To sponsor at any level, contact Corrina Madrid, (904) 534-5628

Nov
8
Sat
AgeWell Institute Caregivers Conference @ UNF University Center
Nov 8 @ 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Conference to address depression, delirium and dementia to help those who provide informal caregiving to older adults. To register call (904) 202-4AGE or go to agewell-caregivers-conference.eventbrite.com. Fee is $35; parking is free.

Jacksonville PorchFest
Nov 8 @ 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Twenty local bands will play on more than a dozen porches in Historic Springfield – Jacksonville’s oldest existing and original front-porch neighborhood –  along a walkable route. www.jacksonvilleporchfest.org

11th Annual Festival d’Vine @ Treaty Oak Park
Nov 8 @ 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Catholic Charities Jacksonville will partner with Ovinté for a wine and food tasting fundraiser event with more than 200 wines to taste and purchase and 26 food vendors. Performing live will be The Chris Thomas Band. (904) 224-0062

Nov
10
Mon
Salute to Veterans Sunset Concert & Picnic @ Memorial Park
Nov 10 @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Patriotic music by Navy Band Southeast, pre-order picnic dinners available or bring your own; water, beer, wine available for purchase. Sales benefit Memorial Park Association. Go to www.eventbrite.com to pre-order meal ((click on Discover, then Category, Music).

Nov
12
Wed
Florida Forum: James Carville & Mary Matalin @ Times-Union Center for Performing Arts
Nov 12 @ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

A political power couple will come to Jacksonville as a part of the Florida Forum Series. The event will benefit the Women’s Board of Wolfson Children’s Hospital. (904) 202-2886 or www.womensboardwch.com

Nov
13
Thu
Signature Chefs Auction @ The Omni Hotel
Nov 13 @ 6:00 PM

The tasting of signature dishes prepared by local chefs and the bidding for a private meal preparation will benefit the March of Dimes. Tickets are $150 and Tables are $1,800. (904) 398-2821 or www.marchofdimes.org

 

Nov
15
Sat
St. Paul Catholic School Carnival @ St. Paul Catholic School
Nov 15 @ 10:00 AM

Carnival games, a mechanical bull, rock wall, Ferris wheel, zip line, food, and more will be located on the school grounds. (904) 387-2841