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Independence Golf Classic – Pine Castle

St. Vincent’s HealthCare, a member of Ascension, the nation’s largest Catholic and non-profit healthcare system, is creating a pet therapy program for patients. In its beginning phase, the program will only be offered to residents of St. Catherine Labouré Manor, located adjacent to St. Vincent’s Riverside.

Research has shown companion animals can help their human counterparts regulate their hearts in stressful situations and ease anxiety. They can also help improve fine motor schools, help people develop social skills and motivate people to exercise.

St. Vincent’s is currently seeking volunteers with pets to become part of the program. To do so, interested pet owners need to become a volunteer through St. Vincent’s and their pet must pass a pet therapy certification. An informational meeting will be held on November 10^th at 5:30 p.m. at St. Catherine Labouré Manor in Riverside.

To learn more about how to be part of the pet therapy program or to RSVP for the informational meeting, contact Jessa Dickerman at [email protected] or (904) 308-4703.

To learn more about St. Catherine Labouré Manor, visit www.jaxhealth.com/StCatherine.

Free service to bring a more positive awareness and harmony to the community. Call (904) 381-8686 or visit www.seventh-wonder.com.

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

Hashrocket software developers host Coffee and Code in Riverside at 7:30 a.m. each Thursday at Bold Bean Coffee Roasters, 869 Stockton St. Suite 1-2 in Riverside.  Free to attend. For information, call Shaun Hubbard at 904-339-7047 or RSVP at http://www.meetup.com/jax-code-and-coffee/.

Participating chefs represent local restaurants including The Good Food Company, NINETEEN at TPC Sawgrass, Juliette’s at Omni, Moxie Kitchen & Cocktails, Publix Apron’s Cooking School & Catering, Matthew’s Restaurant, Azurea at One Ocean, HOBNOB and Ocean 60.

In addition to sampling signature dishes from the top Jacksonville chefs, Signature Chefs also features exciting and interactive silent and live auctions with a program emceed by Bruce Hamilton, Co-Host of Good Morning Jacksonville on WJXT-TV Channel 4.

Ticket prices are $250 per person and $2,500 for a table.  For more information on event sponsorship, or to purchase tickets or a table for the Signature Chefs event, contact the March of Dimes of Northeast Florida at 904-398-2821 or visit www.signaturechefs.org/jacksonville.

Gather your friends and co-workers to sponsor a table where you will work as a team to help package meals for Hunger Fight during three food packing sessions. The meals are distributed to hungry children and families in Northeast Florida and South Georgia.

hungerfight.org

Ortega United Methodist Church is hosting the 3rd Annual Ryan’s Run – a 5K Run/Walk & Celebration of Life on Saturday November 14th, 2015 in memory of Ryan Perry, to benefit the church and it’s children’s ministries! A one-mile fun run will take place at 9am. The 5k will start at 9:30am on Iroquois Ave behind the church offices, run though the beautiful tree-lined Ortega neighborhood streets, and then finish in the church’s courtyard with a post-race celebration, including food, refreshments, and games for the entire family.

All proceeds from the event will directly benefit the Ryan D. Perry Endowment at OUMC, and the church’s goal of growing children’s ministries in the community. Join us in remembering Ryan and running for the church!

Playground family FUNdraiser: games, food, crafts

All proceeds benefit renovation of the Charles E. Bennett Memorial Playground. Call (904) 389-1751 or email [email protected] for more information.

Guests will enjoy live music, local beer on tap, games, and savory dishes provided by King St. BBQ. All proceeds from the event will go towards the funding of King St. BBQ’s food truck and equipment. Tickets can be purchased for $30/guest on kingstbbq.com