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Apr
30
Sun
2017 RAP Home Tour
Apr 30 @ 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

The 43rd Annual Tour of Homes will feature 11 residences, including a “before” house, as well as a school, a church, and a private club. The self-guided tours will be held Sat., Apr. 29, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sun., Apr. 30, noon to 5 p.m.

The Ixia Chapter will give tours of Native Park, 3312 Park St., 12-3 p.m. both days of the Tour of Homes and will hold a plant sale on Sat., Apr. 29, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

A three-hour narrated bike tour will depart City Cycle, 2740 Park St. at 10 a.m. on Sat., Apr. 29, led by local historian Jeanmarie Grimsley. If you plan to visit the residences on the tour you will need to purchase ticket, but the bike tour is free.

For more information about the annual event or to purchase tickets for the tour and the Designer Preview VIP Party, go to www.riversideavondale.org. Tickets can also be purchased at the Riverside Avondale Preservation office, 2623 Herschel St.

May
2
Tue
1-on-1 Tech Tutoring @ Willowbranch Library
May 2 @ 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
May 2 @ 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
May 2 @ 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
May 2 @ 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
May 2 @ 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
May 2 @ 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.

Tapas Tuesday at The Cummer @ Cummer Cafe
May 2 @ 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Reservations recommended

Tap into Tapas Tuesday sponsored by VyStar Credit Union at the Cummer Café. Every Tuesday from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on the Cummer Café patio, take in the sunset while listening to local musicians with beer, wine, or artfully inspired tapas for sale at the Café. Reserve your table by calling 904.899.6022.

May
3
Wed
Books for the Bold @ Bold Bean Coffee
May 3 @ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Books for the Bold is a monthly read-your-own-books discussion group hosted by staff from the Willowbranch Library. Read a book that fits the monthly theme and then come talk about it over coffee at Bold Bean!

June theme: Books by or about LGBT+ people

Parents and Paws
May 3 @ 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