Expert local rose growers display best blooms, answer your rose-growing questions. Cut roses, modern and antique rose plants will be on sale. Free admission. For more information, email [email protected] or call (904) 268-4075.

Inaugural Wine and Chocolate 5K to benefit ongoing beautification of neighborhood. After party in the Square with wine and chocolate. Participants receive custom design wine glass. Sponsored by San Marco Merchants Association. Register online at www.1stplacesports.com

Curated show featuring haiku written by members of Jacksonville’s cultural scene in celebration of National Poetry Month.

The largest graduating class in the history of R. E. Lee High School will get together to celebrate its 50th anniversary. Members from the Classes of 1963 to 1967 are also invited. Limited seating.

Sat., Apr. 25, 6:30-11:30 p.m., Deerwood Country Club

The largest graduating class in the history of R. E. Lee High School will get together to celebrate its 50^th anniversary. Members from the Classes of 1963 to 1967 are also invited. Limited seating. For information and to register, go to www.powderblue2015.com

The Kentucky Derby-themed evening includes cocktail reception, silent auction, raffle, dinner and dancing, bourbon tasting and a hat contest. The 2015 Catholic Charities Gala of Giving fundraiser aids in reaching out to the community with emergency assistance. Visit www.ccbjax.org for tickets and details or call (904) 223-0062 or email [email protected] or go to www.eventbrite.com to purchase tickets.

The Ixia Chapter will give tours of Native Park, 3312 Park St., 1-4 p.m. both days of the Tour of Homes and will hold a plant sale on Sat., Apr. 25, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information about the annual event or to purchase tickets for the tour and the Designer Showcase Party, go to www.riversideavondale.org

Chef Matthew Medure presents fresh, seasonal flavors at an exclusive, intimate event to benefit Children’s Home Society. Seats are limited; register at www.chsfl.org/eveningoftasteregistration

Lunch, shotgun start, cocktail party with live and silent auctions will benefit Dreams Come True.
Contact [email protected] for details.

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