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Mar
1
Sun
Garden Month at The Cummer @ Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
Mar 1 – Mar 31 all-day

Special events, lectures, demonstrations, workshops, exhibitions, concert.

Mar
25
Wed
First Coast Reflections Exhibit @ Hendricks Avenue Baptist Church
Mar 25 @ 5:00 PM – May 8 @ 5:00 PM

Hendricks Avenue Baptist Church presents First Coast Reflections, an exhibit of Jacksonville photographer and author Mary Atwood, opening with a reception and book signing of Historic Homes of Florida’s First Coast, on Wednesday, March 25, from 5:00-7:00 pm in the Transitional Gallery of the church sanctuary, 4001 Hendricks Avenue, 32207.

Parents and Paws
Mar 25 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

The Happy Hound Dog Resorts Social Hour — Every Wednesday, 7-9pm, no charge, only need to provide vaccination records, otherwise free to use and socialize your dog(s). 4603 Shirley Avenue, (904) 800-8800

Mar
26
Thu
Florida Native Plant Society Meeting @ Regency Library
Mar 26 @ 6:30 PM

The Ixia Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society will hold its monthly General Meeting on Thursday, March 26, 2015 at the Regency Square Library. The meeting is open to the public and will begin at 6:30 PM with the presentation “Belonging to the Universe”. This short TEDx.Jacksonville video features Warren Anderson, active in many local environmental protection agencies, and implores us to restore the early link to nature that we enjoyed as children in the great outdoors.
The presentation will be followed by a mystery plant identification featuring Ixia members Jake Ingram, a retired landscape architect and James Loper, owner of Reflections of Nature Nursery in Fernandina. Attendees are invited to bring unidentified plant leaves, including flowers when possible, and let Jake and James classify and recommend how to care for it.
A short business meeting will take place after the presentations and refreshments will be served. Regency Library is located at 9900 Regency Square Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32225. Further information is available on the chapter website www.ixia.fnpschapters.org

Mar
27
Fri
Arts in Avondale Free Concert @ Avondale United Methodist Church
Mar 27 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Ted Munn in Concert: “A Little Help from My Friends”

Mar
28
Sat
Color Me Fed 5K Walk/Run @ YMCA
Mar 28 @ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Lunch provided by Tijuana Flat. 100 percent of proceeds stay local to help feed the homeless.

32nd Annual BBQ & Western
Mar 28 @ 5:00 PM

Presented by Miller Electric and WW Gay Mechanical Contractors, the event benefits Vision is Priceless. Homecooked BBQ, silent and live auctions, live entertainment.

Under the Big Top @ Buck Student Center
Mar 28 @ 6:00 PM

A semi-formal evening gala featuring live and silent auctions for The Episcopal School of Jacksonville. Funds raised will be used to support all areas of the school. Tickets are limited.

Sheriff’s Round-Up Benefit @ Deerwood Country Club
Mar 28 @ 6:30 PM

A night of boots and bling honoring Sheriff John Rutherford; a benefit for PAL (Police Athletic League). For tickets, information or sponsorship opportunities, contact Renee Naugton.

Mar
29
Sun
Holy Week Labyrinth Walk
Mar 29 @ 12:00 PM – Apr 3 @ 6:00 PM

Holy Week Labyrinth Walk, beginning March 29.
South Jacksonville Presbyterian Church, 2137 Hendricks Ave., (904) 396-0567
Sunday noon – 6pm, Monday – Wednesday 9am – 7pm, Thursday – Friday 9am – 6pm.
Maundy Thursday service at 7pm on Thursday and a Good Friday service at 7pm on Friday.