Beginning Wednesday, June 6, Hendricks Avenue Baptist Church will offer an art exhibit honoring the mentor/mentee relationship among artists. A reception will be held Tuesday, June 5, 6-7 p.m. in the gallery, 4001 Hendricks Avenue.

The show features the art of eight well-known Jacksonville artists, all of whom have contributed much to the growth of the art community. They have worked within a variety of media, and the exhibit will include painting, sculpture, collage, ceramics and glass.

The artists include Louise Freshman Brown, Jim Draper and Nofa Dixon from the University of North Florida; Paul Ladnier, retired from UNF; Brian Frus of Jacksonville University; Dustin Harewood of FSCJ, Kent Campus; Glendia Cooper, retired from the Duval County School System, and Jim Smith of The Bolles School.

In addition to producing their own creations, these talented artists have dedicated themselves, some for decades, to enhancing the development of emerging artists as well. A work of each will be paired with that of a mentee who they feel embodies the concept of absorbing the learning experiences and then synthesizing a new direction in their own art.

For more information, call (904) 396-7745.

Books for the Bold is a monthly read-your-own-books discussion group hosted by staff from the Willowbranch Library. Read a book that fits the monthly theme and then come talk about it over coffee at Bold Bean!

June theme: Books by or about LGBT+ people

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.

Do you have arthritis? Are you 60 years or older? Participants learn balance skills, good body alignment, and coordinated fluid movements to increase flexibility and strength, reduce falls, and improve fitness.

WHERE: Unity Church of Jacksonville—634 Lomax St., Jacksonville, FL. 32204,

WHEN:  Tuesdays and Thursdays, TIME: 5:30 -6:30p.m., DATES: 6/5/2018-7/26/2018. The one-hour classes meet twice a week for eight weeks.

There is NO CHARGE to attend but class size is limited.

CONTACT: Sherri Cheshire, NEFAHEC Senior Programs to register or for additional information (904) 482-0189 Ext. 111.

True Stories meets on the first Thursday of every month to discuss a nonfiction book selection.  At February’s meeting come prepared to discuss your favorite nonfiction reads and recommend books for future meetings.

The event is free and open to the public and will feature refreshments, a variety of health-related checks and activities for all ages. Additionally, the campus will hold a blood drive on site for those interested in and able to give blood. Attendees 18 and older can enter to win a pair of Jabra Elite 65t True Wireless Earbuds in addition to other prizes.

The event is part of Virginia College parent company Education Corporation of America’s national Community Health Fair events being held at 59 other Brightwood College, Brightwood Career Institute and Virginia College locations throughout 17 states.

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.

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.

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

About Riverside Arts Market

A Program of Riverside Avondale Preservation (RAP) the Riverside Arts Market celebrates the arts and our Northeast Florida community. The weekly market features live music, food, art, fresh produce under the canopy of the Fuller Warren Bridge. For more information, including directions and a calendar of events, visit riversideartsmarket.com.