More than 60 vendors will gather to benefit the Junior League of Jacksonville. Tickets are $7 for individuals and $10 for couples. (904) 387-9927

Fundraiser to celebrate the river and support the organization’s advocacy, outreach, and education programs. (904) 256-7591 or www.stjohnsriverkeeper.org

Volunteers will package more than 500,000 meals of rice and beans or mac ‘n cheese. All participants will receive a goody bag valued at over $150. www.hungerfight.org

Individuals and teams of walkers fundraise for the American Diabetes Association. (904) 730-7200

Sample more than 300 wines in the historic Riverside neighborhood. The charitable fall festival features food vendors, live entertainment and shopping. Limited one-way free transportation from 8-11 p.m.

For more information, visit http://riversidewinefest.com or call (904) 354-1001. Benefits Riverside Avondale Preservation.

Attendants may partake in cocktails, dancing, dinner, and a silent auction to benefit River Garden Hebrew Home and Wolfson Health and Aging Center. (904) 886-8431 or www.rivergarden.org

Topic is spring gardening; speaker is Terry DeValle, urban horticulture agent. Contact Donn Elliott, (904) 635-7318, [email protected]

Thurs., Dec. 4, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 2105 Park Street, Suite D

Ponte Vedra Plastic Surgery Holiday Open House will host an open house with special discounts, product demonstrations, give-a-ways and a complimentary holiday latte bar.

Sat., Dec. 6, 13, and 20, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sun., Dec. 21, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., 1996 San Marco Blvd. in front of San Marco Theatre.

Donations for wrapping will provide veterinary care through St. Francis Animal Hospital for pets in need. For information, visit www.SaintFrancisAnimalHospital.org

Fun for all ages: photobooth, gingerbread houses, facepainting, silent disco, Christmas movies, live music and more. Sponsored by the Avondale Merchants

Christmas Performance

Sat., Dec. 6, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Shoppes of Avondale

St. John’s Presbyterian Church choir and praise band will perform on the street during the annual Christmas in Avondale

Luminaria 30th Anniversary Reception

Join us in celebrating the 30^th year of Riverside Avondale’s Luminaria. To commemorate this special season, Riverside Avondale Preservation will host a reception during Christmas in Avondale on Saturday, December 6^th.

During the reception, local artist Karen Kurycki will reveal her design of the 30^th annual Luminaria poster.

Only 75 commemorative copies, signed by the artist, are available for purchase. To reserve yours, contact [email protected]. Proceeds benefit Riverside Avondale Preservation Society.

4:00PM-9:00PM — Official Luminaria kits available for purchase

6:00PM — Reception begins. Meet local artist Karen Kurycki, as she reveals her design and signs commemorative posters. Members of RAP receive a complimentary glass of wine. Light hors d’oeuvres will be served.

For more information call Riverside Avondale Preservation at (904) 389-2449.