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Pet adoption fees, which range from $50-$125, will be waived for the four days of this Memorial Day special. Pets will be available for adoption at the Jacksonville Humane Society shelter – 8464 Beach Blvd. Friday, 12 p.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and special holiday hours of 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday. Some additional fees may apply.
For more information about this event, including hours, location, pricing and profiles for each available pet, please visit jaxhumane.org or call 904-725-8766.
About Riverside Arts Market
A Program of Riverside Avondale Preservation (RAP) the Riverside Arts Market celebrates the arts and our Northeast Florida community. The weekly market features live music, food, art, fresh produce under the canopy of the Fuller Warren Bridge. For more information, including directions and a calendar of events, visit riversideartsmarket.com.
In collaboration with the City of Jacksonville, the Memorial Park Association presents, A Memorial Concert to be held in Memorial Park. On the eve of Memorial Day, the Memorial Park Association will host a FREE two hour concert, honoring all Americans who died while in the military service.
The FREE concert will feature the U. S. Navy Ceremonial Band (Navy Band Southeast) AND Don‘t Miss a Beat All Stars
Attendees are encouraged to bring their own blankets or folding chairs and can bring their own picnic to enjoy during or after the concert. Everyone is also encouraged to wear RED, White & BLUE!
Picnics can be pre-ordered through Cool Moose Cafe’ or Black Sheep Restaurant.
Event updates and information on how you can order your picnic, can be found on our website www.memparkjax.org/event
Loved ones, veterans, service members and citizens will join together Monday to honor our fallen heroes at the City of Jacksonville’s annual Memorial Day observance. This year, four new names have been added to the almost 1700 on Jacksonville’s Veterans Memorial Wall that stands in honor of the service and sacrifice of U.S. Service Members who died while on active duty. The four servicemen, including Christopher Colafati, Zachary Debeau, Micki Nixon and Wade Wilkenson, will be recognized in a ceremony to include their families and keynote speakers, Mayor Lenny Curry and ADM William F. Moran, Vice Chief of Naval Operations. Free parking is available in Lot J (enter from Gator Bowl Boulevard on the stadium side) and Lot P (enter from Duval Street). Patriotic attire is suggested.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
