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May
20
Sun
Historic Springfield Tour of Homes
May 20 @ 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

The walkable tour will begin at Southern Moss Realty at 1501 N. Main Street. Tickets are $15 before May 17 and $20 after, with no charge for children 12 years and under. Tickets can be purchased online at SpringfieldTour.com.

For those who would like an extended tour of Historic Springfield, e2ride Bike Tours will conduct a three-hour guided bike tour showcasing architecture, notable history and places on Saturday, May 19 at 1 p.m. The bike tour is free with purchase of a Tour of Homes ticket and your own bicycle. Contact e2ride for more information or to reserve a bike at 904-945-1571.

Look for new public art throughout the neighborhood, including Sculpture Walk Springfield at Henry J Klutho Park. The park features 10 large-scale sculptures from around the country placed along a new walking trail roughly 1/3-mile long. Parking is available at 250 W. 2nd Street for a self-guided walking tour.

Other public art includes the “Welcome to Springfield” mural at 1st and Main; the crowdfunded “Giraffe” sculpture in Klutho Park (commemorating the original site of the Jacksonville Zoo); and sculptural bicycle racks and entrance signs in several locations. These new works join a significant collection of more historic pieces found in neighborhood parks.

Know Your Palette @ Jennie Szaltis Studios
May 20 @ 1:30 PM – 8:30 PM

5th Annual “Know Your Palette” Workshop $115

This is a week-end to explore the joy of color mixing.

Friday, May 18, 6:15 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 19, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Sunday, May 20, 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Space is limited to assure personal attention for each participant.

Bring your own palette and 2 full sheets of Arches 140LB rough paper.

Paper will be available for purchase at the workshop .

ENROLL NOW VIA EMAIL TO:

jennieszaltis @hotmail.com

904 294 3135

 

May
22
Tue
1-on-1 Tech Tutoring @ Willowbranch Library
May 22 @ 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 22 @ 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 22 @ 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
May 22 @ 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
May 22 @ 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 Riverside
May 22 @ 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Let’s become Tobacco Free!  Join us for a FREE Quit Smoking Now class at St. Vincent’s Riverside.  Classes meet once a week for six weeks starting on Tuesday, May 15, 2018-June 19 2018 from 2:30pm-3:30pm.  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 22 @ 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 22 @ 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.