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2016 Take Steps walk to raise awareness and funds for The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA). Part of the nation’s largest organized series of walks for digestive diseases, Jacksonville Take Steps invites the community out for a fun-filled day of camaraderie and cause beginning at 10 a.m. on April 30, 2016 at Riverside Park.
There is no registration fee to participate, but all fundraising participants are encouraged to make a donation to cover the cost of their participation. There are also fundraising incentives, which will be given out at the walk. In addition to the Walk festivities, there will be a kid’s zone with clowns, coloring contest and lots of activities, plus food including IBD friendly items, entertainment and an after party held at a local restaurant.
To register, visit www.cctakesteps.org/jacksonville.
Laugh and learn fun for children (ages 6-8)
Camp Compassion offers interactive learning and creative fun for humane education outreach. Space is limited for this free event. Reserves a spot. Call (904) 274-1177 or email [email protected]
Acro Yoga blends the wisdom of yoga, the dynamic power of acrobatics, and the loving kindness of healing arts. Try something new. Challenge your balance, communication and trust, lead by Leah Green. No experience required. Come solo or bring a partner. Offered at Soluna Yoga+Spa 4154 Herschel St, Jax 32210. Cost: $30/person. Time: 10:30am-12:30pm. Register in advance at www.solunayogaspa.com or call 904-680-7344.
Opening ceremony: 3 p.m.
Survivor and caregiver lap: 3:30 p.m.
Luminaria ceremony: 8 p.m.
Healing Circle with Rachel Layne, Please join us for this FREE healing event in Jacksonville. We start by chanting the sacred sound of OM, and dig deeper into the angelic wisdom of the Archangels. Each Healing Circle is focused on a different theme, to help direct the healing. Healing Circle ends with distance or hands on Reiki healing.
Congregation Ahavath Chesed is proud to host the fifth Annual Jewish Food Festival on Sunday, May 1, beginning at 11:30 a.m.
Matzo ball soup, corned beef sandwiches, kugel, kishke and kreplach are just some of the delicious dishes that will be available. The “All You Can Nosh” format returns, so bring your appetite. Individual tickets are $20, and a family bundle – good for up to two adults and children (16 and younger) in your family – costs $50. Children under age 3 will be admitted for free. All festival events are held indoors, including a Kids Zone, which will have child-friendly food and activities.
Bubbe’s Bake Off, an annual highlight of the festival, returns. There’s only one category this time, but there are two divisions – adults and children (13 and younger). Another favorite, the L’Chaim Wine Wall, filled with wines of all varieties, also returns.
The festival is The Temple’s largest fundraiser, and it would not be possible without the support of the many sponsors and vendors. For more information, contact Sarah Fraden at srfraden@yahoo.
Bubbe’s Bake Off
When: Judging takes place at the fifth annual Jacksonville Jewish Food Festival, Sunday, May 1.
Where: Congregation Ahavath Chesed, 8727 San Jose Boulevard, Jacksonville.
Category: Cakes (layers, tube, sheets, or cake pops)
Divisions: Adult & Children (13 and under)
Full contest rules & registration form: http://www.thetemplejacksonville.org/images/PDFs/Community_Activities/JJFF2016-5th_Annual_Bubbes_Bake_off.pdf
Bubbe: Yiddish for “grandmother” – but you do not need to be an actual bubbe to participate.
Awards: Prizes in each division
Deadline to Enter: Friday, April 29
More information: (904) 733-7078, www.TheTempleJacksonville.org.
Installation of Officers, Annual Barbecue
Contact: Donn Elliott, [email protected]
With her dynamic performances and flawless technique, Russian-born pianist Natasha Paremski thrills audiences with her astounding virtuosity and interpretive abilities. She was awarded several prestigious prizes at a young age, including the Gilmore Young Artists prize in 2006 at the age of 18, the Prix Montblanc in 2007 and the Orpheum Stiftung Prize in Switzerland. Ms Paremski performs at major venues around the globe as a recitalist and with many of the world’s leading orchestras.
complete Festival information and to purchase tickets, go to www.aicmf.com.
This program is for children birth to 5 years with an adult caregiver. The program includes stories, books, finger plays, nursery rhymes, and songs that promote language development, vocabulary building and comprehension. Open play block time or art time following.
A buffet lunch begins at 12:00noon, with the general meeting starting at 12:30pm and the Program beginning around 1:00pm. Meetings end by 1:30pm. Guests and visitors are always welcome ($25 for lunch and the meeting).
Wednesday, May 4th – Michele McManamon with Tournament Chairman, The Players
Wednesday, May 11th – Judge Mark Mahon, 4th Circuit Court, Jacksonville
Wednesday, May 18th – John Delaney, former Mayor of Jacksonville, current President of the University of North Florida
Wednesday, May 25th – Angela Corey, State Attorney, 4th Judicial Circuit in a debate with Matt Shirk, Public Defender, 4th Circuit; Moderated by Daniel Bean
Christy Rosen
Executive Secretary
Southside Business Men’s Club
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