The Garden Club of Jacksonville ballroom will be the setting for dozens of floral, horticultural and photographic displays, at the “A River Runs Through It”’ Garden Club of America (GCA) juried flower show, hosted by The Late Bloomers Garden Club on Wednesday, April 20, from 2 to 5 pm.

Show entries are expected from member clubs from throughout the Southeast.  The show, which is free to the public, consists of four divisions: Floral Design, Horticulture, Photography, and Conservation/Education.  Overall there will be 38 competitive classes.

The Floral Design division will have themes inspired by Jacksonville history such as “A Blinding Typhoon of Smoke and Dust,” and “Hemming Park.” The Photography divisions will include the Cummer-inspired, “Design in the Garden,” Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens-inspired, “Botanical Portrait, and RAM’s Farmers’ Market-inspired “Still Life.”

In the Conservation/Education division, the Conservation exhibit will include examples of ecologically beneficial native plants that reduce harmful contaminants, improve air quality, and restore native habitats through a natural process called phytoremediation.  It will also feature the St. Johns River and the local wildlife that will be affected by restoring biodiversity, wildlife habitat and natural beauty.

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

Hashrocket software developers host Coffee and Code in Riverside at 7:30 a.m. each Thursday at Bold Bean Coffee Roasters, 869 Stockton St. Suite 1-2 in Riverside.  Free to attend. For information, call Shaun Hubbard at 904-339-7047 or RSVP at http://www.meetup.com/jax-code-and-coffee/.

EverBank Field Lot E

March for Babies is the March of Dimes premier fundraising event. It funds research on preterm birth, birth defects, and infant mortality, and programs nationwide and in our community that help more babies be born healthy and support those who need help to survive and thrive.

Sign up and raise funds at marchforbabies.org.

Yoga Dance Fusion Class-Our ability to move freely and consciously with our breath allows us to experience life in our bodies and out of our heads. This workshop blends yoga and dance into one, lead by Tamara Davidson. This workshop includes Meditation, Pranayama, Asana, fun movement, Kriyas, and Savasana to leave you feeling energized, grounded, & refreshed.Offered at Soluna Yoga+Spa 4154 Herschel St, Jax 32210. Cost $25. Time:11a-1p. Register in advance at www.solunayogaspa.com or call 904-680-7344.

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Event lead: Jessica Griffin, [email protected]

Contact Cheyenne Overby, [email protected]

Meditation 101 with Jickie Yocum, This guided meditation is suitable for all skill levels but is aimed towards teaching people new to meditation. This group will meet to meditate on inner peace and love and converse about their experiences. Seventh Wonder Day Spa is very proud to offer this love offering style service to bring a more peace, love, and harmony to the community.

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

Hashrocket software developers host Coffee and Code in Riverside at 7:30 a.m. each Thursday at Bold Bean Coffee Roasters, 869 Stockton St. Suite 1-2 in Riverside.  Free to attend. For information, call Shaun Hubbard at 904-339-7047 or RSVP at http://www.meetup.com/jax-code-and-coffee/.

Executive leadership changes in nonprofit organizations can be daunting. However, when managed effectively and efficiently, these transitions can maintain and even strengthen the organization, especially if planned for BEFORE the change happens. This three-hour session defines succession planning and provides a framework for what should be done before, during and after the transition occurs. Take-aways include preparation to assure the nonprofit is stable and secure, transition roles, and key elements of successful transitions.

Who should attend? Board members, CEOs / Executive Directors, Transition and Search Committees, Funders – anyone who is concerned with the long-term success of a nonprofit organization.

LINK: http://connect.nonprofitctr.org/Forms/RegisterEvent/2380

COST: $50 for members, $100 for non-members

40 East Adams Street, Room 208 Lecture Hall