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Dec
23
Sat
Operation KidSafe @ O'Steen Volkswagen
Dec 23 @ 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

FREE digital fingerprint and photo safety program. Specialized digital imagery equipment will only be in your area for a limited engagement! Did you know over 2,000 children are reported missing every day in the United States? Don’t miss this opportunity to get your FREE Child Safety kit, including digital fingerprints and photograph.

Operation KidSafe captures your child’s picture and fingerprints using a digital video capture device, digital ink-less fingerprint capture device and specialized software. The captured data is assembled and a quality 8 1/2 x 11” printout is given to the parent. The parent can use the printout they receive to provide to law enforcement anywhere in the world to instantly aid in an investigation.

15th Annual Gingerbread House Extravaganza @ Old St. Andrews Church/Jacksonville Historical Society
Dec 23 @ 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Enjoy dozens of delightful gingerbread creations at the annual show, sponsored by the Jacksonville Historical Society. For more information, call (904) 665-004.

The Gingerbread House Extravaganza runs through December 23, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily except Sundays, at Jacksonville Historical Society’s Old St. Andrews, 317 A. Philip Randolph Boulevard, across from the Veterans Memorial Arena. It opens at 10 a.m. on Saturdays.

A  donation of $5 for adults and $3 for children over three is suggested for this charity event. The Jacksonville Historical Society’s Merrill Museum House, highlighting 1903 Jacksonville life, is open from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. during the Extravaganza and is located on adjoining property. Parking for both events is free.

Riverside Arts Market @ Under Fuller Warren Bridge
Dec 23 @ 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

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.

Free Diabetes Self-Management Program @ Northeast Florida AHEC
Dec 23 @ 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM

This FREE diabetes class allows participants to discuss ways to prevent or delay diabetes complications,

discover tools to enhance nutrition and exercise choices, and learn new ways to talk with your doctor and family about your health.

Participants receive a FREE Healthy Living Book and other program-related materials.

Call Northeast Florida AHEC at 904-482-0189 for more information and registration.

Dec
26
Tue
30-Week Community Bible Study @ St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Dec 26 @ 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Everyone is welcome to attend the Community Bible Study Ortega/Jacksonville on Tuesday mornings from 9:30 – 11:30 at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church.  This year’s 30 week study will be “From the Red Sea to the Jordan River” and will begin on September 5th. No matter what your age, denomination or Bible knowledge – we have a place for you.  Men, women and children are encouraged to come.  Our children’s program offers classes with trained loving teachers with age appropriate curriculum from nursery through high school. Visit our website at CBSJacksonville.cbsclass.org to find out more or to register for fall. Details about an informational tea in early August will also be posted on this website. 

 

1-on-1 Tech Tutoring @ Willowbranch Library
Dec 26 @ 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
Dec 26 @ 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
Dec 26 @ 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.

1-on-1 Tech Tutoring @ Willowbranch Library
Dec 26 @ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

One-on-one assistance with downloadable media, email, the Internet, online applications, and basic technology instruction. For downloadable media support, please bring your charged laptop or mobile device. Times and locations vary. You can now sign up for your appointment online at https://jpl.libcal.com/booking/techtutor. Please visit or call your local branch if you need help booking an appointment.

Public Garden Tours at The Cummer @ The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
Dec 26 @ 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.