Junior Achievement of North Florida hosts $mart Women Make Change. Guest speaker will be Sonia Manzano, “Maria” on Sesame Street and one of the most influential Latinas in television. She is an award-winning television writer and children’s book author.

Sponsorships and table reservations are available. All proceeds benefit Junior Achievement’s JA Girl$ program.

This is a 6 week long class that is designed to teach students of varied experience.  Beginners are welcome.

Students will have a chance to make their very own dinnerware set including bowls, vessel, cups, mugs, and plates. Ceramic terminology along with basic glazing techniques will also be taught in this class.

Questions can be directed to Cat Plasko, [email protected]

Join other local readers on the third Thursday of the month as we discuss interesting books for everyone to enjoy.

May reading selection: The Wangs vs. the World, by Jade Chang

Stop in at the Willowbranch Library or call 904.381.8490 for this month’s book selection.

What: The third annual See the Girl Summit will be a thought provoking two-day conference where national thought leaders, subject matter experts and participants will address the needs of Florida’s girls and young women through a girl-centered, trauma-informed framework. Featured workshop tracks include Girl-Centered Values in Action, Research and Advocacy. CEUs will be available for professionals.

Who: The See the Girl Summit is geared towards healthcare and service providers, educators, students, therapists, social workers, legal professionals, juvenile justice and child protection professionals, advocates, survivors, concerned citizens and anyone interested in championing the rights of girls.

Speakers include Dr. Amy Banks, Director of Advanced Training and Senior Research Scientist at The Jean Baker Miller Training Institute and the Wellesley Centers for Women, Russel Funk, Executive Director of MensWork, working to engage and mobilize men to end violence against women, and Dr. Barbara Guthrie, Professor and Director of PhD program at Northeastern University School of Nursing. (Images attached).

Registration: For more information and to register, visit https://www.seethegirl.org/2016-summitregister/.  Early Bird Registration – $179 (through October 7th), Regular Registration- $199 (after Oct. 7th), Student Rate – $99

This program is for children birth to 5 years with an adult caregiver. The program includes stories, books, fingerplays, nursery rhymes, and songs that promote language development, vocabulary building, and comprehension.

This is an ongoing class that meets every Friday for all artists levels. The class will focus on pastels, materials and techniques.

Students will work from a live model and still life setups on a rotating basis using various types of soft pastels and supports. Check our website for the recommended supply list.

Questions can be directed to Kevin Arthur @ 904-327-7439

The Art Center announces the call for submissions to all young artists grades K – 8th.

We are looking for the next generation of creative little peoples.

All forms of art will be considered

2D and 3D (size limitations may apply)

Art does not need to be framed but recommended

Art should be ready to display

TAC will supply complimentary mats for works on paper if necessary

$10 submission fee to enter – limited space

PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED FOR DIFFERENT CATEGORIES

Deadline to submit is Oct. 15

Exhibit dates Oct 20 – Dec 2 at our Jax Landing location

Opening Reception Oct. 21, Friday, 6-8p

Contact TAC @ 904-233-9252  or [email protected]

Budding Gardeners, for 1st though 6th graders, FREE, RSVP (904) 355-4224 as space is limited.

National Alliance on Mental Illness presents “Car Show for a Cause,” an event for the whole family! The event is FREE to attend and will feature a fall-themed Kids Zone just in time for Halloween, artists, vendors, local food trucks, raffles and so much more. Car Show entries are $15 in advance and $20 after October 17.

DJ Chris of Sunshine State Chevelles will MC the event and provide the entertainment. Car Show prizes are “People’s Choice” so everyone can get in on the action!

For more information or to enter your car into the Car Show, please visit www.namijacksonville.org. If you or your business would like to help sponsor this event, sponsorship opportunities are available by contacting Taralynn Harvey at [email protected] or by calling 904-301-2251. If you are an artist or vendor and are interested in selling your items at this event, email Peggy Harrell Jennings at [email protected].

Fall gently and deeply into the meditation of movement. There are no set steps, just gentle encouragement to follow your feet, or let your head go, find your breath. No one can do it wrong. The body moves in waves and patterns created by our energy.

Join us in a movement class that allows freedom of that energy. No previous movement or dance instruction is needed. There are no age limits or restrictions. Class is broken up into two 50-minute sessions with time for rest, water, and introspection.

This is a 6 week series of classes. Students have the option to enroll is the full 6 weeks or drop-in to any date of choice. Register on September 10th to sign up for the Full 6 Week series or pre-register as a drop-in on the date you wish to attend.