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Apr
9
Sun
Easter Egg Hunt @ WhatleyPark
Apr 9 @ 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM

Pack a picnic and chairs or a blanket and stay for lunch. Sponsored by South Jacksonville Presbyterian

Easter Egg Hunt @ Southside United Methodist Church
Apr 9 @ 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Egg hunt on the lawn, picnic to follow.

Apr
10
Mon
Marriage Course @ Riverside Baptist Church
Apr 10 @ 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM

A Marriage Course which will be starting in March for all married couples or singles who have lived together for at least a year.  This is a seven-week course with a dinner and two-hour class covering building strong foundations, solving conflicts, communication, finances, forgiveness, the impact of families, sex, love in action and commitment.  This class will be free starting on Monday, March 6, at 6:30 pm  with an introductory class to see if this class would be for you.  The dinner each evening would be $6 and the homework booklet $5. Reserve a space by calling or texting Barbara Sapp at 904-955-9773.

Apr
11
Tue
Community Women’s Bible Study @ Ortega Presbyterian Church
Apr 11 @ 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

The Community Women’s Bible study, which has been going on for over 25 years at Ortega Presbyterian Church, will begin a new series on Tuesday, January 31, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the church library.  This series is led by lifelong resident of the Avondale area, Audrey Ainsworth, and will utilize teaching by Dr. Sinclair Ferguson, which gives an overview of the Sermon on the Mount: How to Live a Kingdom Life in a Fallen World.  Women are welcome to join the study. The church building is located in old Ortega, at 4406 Longfellow Street, near the intersection of Algonquin Avenue and Longfellow Street.

1-on-1 Tech Tutoring @ Willowbranch Library
Apr 11 @ 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM

One-on-one help with e-books, email, the internet, online applications, and basic computer instruction. For downloadable media assistance, bring your charged laptop, e-reader or tablet.  Tutoring times may change with tutor availability.  Reservations highly recommended; book online at jpl.libcal.com/booking/techtutor or call 904.381.8490.

Music & Movement Session 1 @ Willowbranch Library
Apr 11 @ 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM

This program is for children 0 to 5 years with an adult caregiver. This program includes songs, stories, and instruments that promote basic musical concepts and terminology while incorporating pre-literacy skills for reading and writing.

Music & Movement Session 2 @ Willowbranch Library
Apr 11 @ 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM

This program is for children 0 to 5 years with an adult caregiver. This program includes songs, stories, and instruments that promote basic musical concepts and terminology while incorporating pre-literacy skills for reading and writing.

Public Garden Tours at The Cummer @ The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
Apr 11 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Free with Paid Admission, No registration required

Join the Museum every Tuesday and Thursday for a guided tour of the historic Cummer Gardens, beginning in the Museum lobby.

Free Quit Smoking Class @ St. Vincent's Medical Center - Riverside
Apr 11 @ 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Here is your chance for a new start tobacco free! FREE six- week Quit Smoking class at St Vincent’s– Riverside on Tuesdays, April 4  through May 9, from 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. FREE patches, lozenges, and gum! FREE quit plan, workbook, water bottle, stress ball and more. Call Northeast Florida AHEC at (904) 482-0189 to register and learn about more classes near you.

Florida Blue Free Tuesday at The Cummer @ The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
Apr 11 @ 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Every Tuesday, enjoy free admission to the Cummer Museum and its historic Gardens, thanks to the generous support of Florida Blue. Guests can enjoy free admission to the Galleries and Gardens. Each Tuesday evening, the Cummer Café is open for Tapas Tuesday sponsored by VyStar Credit Union.