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/.

This is a 6 week long class that is designed to teach students of varied experience.  Beginners are welcome.

Students will have a chance to make their very own dinnerware set including bowls, vessel, cups, mugs, and plates. Ceramic terminology along with basic glazing techniques will also be taught in this class.

Questions can be directed to Cat Plasko, [email protected]

This program is for children birth to 5 years with an adult caregiver. The program includes stories, books, fingerplays, nursery rhymes, and songs that promote language development, vocabulary building, and comprehension.

This is an ongoing class that meets every Friday for all artists levels. The class will focus on pastels, materials and techniques.

Students will work from a live model and still life setups on a rotating basis using various types of soft pastels and supports. Check our website for the recommended supply list.

Questions can be directed to Kevin Arthur @ 904-327-7439

Get to know an artist personally at Dinner with An Artist.  The artist for October is Travis Smith, a great wood carver and sculptor.  The cost is $20 and includes dinner and drinks while enjoying a presentation from the artist of his work and story.

https://www.facebook.com/events/246521505734924/

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dinner-with-an-artist-travis-smith-tickets-26490120664

Evelyn “Evie” Pankok
Program Assistant
[Florida Yards & Neighborhoods](http://www.solutionsforyourlife.com/fyn/)
Duval County Extension Service

Evie will speak on vermiculture.

Charles Martin signs newest book Long Way Gone

The Civic Orchestra of Jacksonville extends an invitation to listeners of all ages for a free concert
featuring festive and exciting symphonic music. Following the concert, audience members are invited to celebrate with the musicians during a champagne reception.

The Civic Orchestra of Jacksonville is not-for-profit classical music orchestra comprised of
professional, amateur, and student musicians. Members donate their time and talents to cultivate
classical music connoisseurship through education, performance and collaborative programing.
Civic Orchestra concerts are informal and free.

For more information please call 904.513.1673
or email: [email protected]