Sun., Feb. 8, 1 p.m., Congregation Ahavath Chesed, 8727 San Jose Blvd.

The WRJ Temple Sisterhood presents a documentary and in-depth conversation on Modern Slavery: Human Trafficking in Our World Today; free and open to the public.

Community Connections of Jacksonville annual Mardi Gras at the Garden Club of Jacksonville.

Tickets can be purchased on Community Connections’ website. Prices include $50 for general admission, $35 for young professionals and group rate of $350 for 10 tickets. All proceeds go to Community Connections. To learn more about Community Connections’ 2015 Mardi Gras, visit communityconnectionsjax.org/events/mardi-gras-2015.

Thurs., Feb. 12, 5:30 p.m., Deerwood Country Club, 10239 Golf Club Dr.

Annual Men’s Event, sponsored by Jewish Family & Community Services, is an evening of scotch, the Jacksonville Armada FC and cigars. Dinner speaker is Mark Frisch, owner of the Jacksonville Armada FC. For Sponsorship and ticket information, call (904) 394-5727 or email [email protected].

Sat., Feb. 14, 9 a.m. to noon, Boone Park South, Playground on St. John’s Ave.

Tree planting (provided by Green ReLeaf) and general cleanup. Bring work gloves, clippers and wheel barrow (if available). Contact Pam Telis, [email protected] or Margaret Tocknell, [email protected] or visit Friends of Boone Park South on Facebook.

Sat., Feb. 14, 6:30-11 p.m., 220 Riverside Ave.

Benefit for Rethreaded, with celebrity poetry readings by Delores Barr Weaver, Melissa Ross and others; live music. Tickets available for purchase through www.eventbrite.com.

Sun., Feb. 15, 3 p.m., Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts, 300 Water St.

Special price tickets benefit Seniors on a Mission. Buy online at SeniorsonaMission.org or call (904) 551-4373.

The program is “Unlocking the Secrets of the Mangrove Cuckoo.” The speaker is Rachel Mullin, Research Biologist, Ecostudies Institute.

Swaim Memorial United Methodist Church, 1620 Naldo Ave.

Tues., Feb. 17, 11:30 a.m., Prime Osborne Convention Center

Well known Christian author Liz Curtis Higgs will be speaking at the annual luncheon. Early registration encouraged; register online at www.eventbrite.com/e/women-for-christ-annual-luncheon-tickets-13495911635.

Tues., Feb. 17, 6:30 p.m., Murray Hill Library, 918 Edgewood Ave. South

Introduction of new board members, recap of previous year’s activities and a look at what’s ahead for 2015.

Wed., Feb. 18, 10 a.m., Garden Club of Jacksonville, 1005 Riverside Ave.

Garden Club presents “Spring Kaleidoscope of Colors” by Kelley King of Kelley’s Bloom Room. Demonstration and hands-on workshop of flower arranging. Tickets $20; pre-registration required. Contact Robin at (904) 355-4224.