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Nov
2
Wed
Storytellers @ Museum of Contemporary Art
Nov 2 @ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Join OneVoice in a three-event series exploring the intersection of inclusion and downtown development. In our first event, we’ll hear six stories from individuals who are impacted by downtown development every day. Their stories will help us investigate how the pursuit to develop a vibrant, healthy and livable downtown intersects with their life and community.  

Register for free tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jax-at-the-core-storytellers-tickets-28561294601

Parents and Paws
Nov 2 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

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

Nov
3
Thu
Coffee and Code @ Bold Bean Coffee
Nov 3 @ 7:30 AM

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/.

National Sandwich Day @ Daily's Dash
Nov 3 @ 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

In honor of National Sandwich Day on Thursday, November 3rd, all Daily’s Dash locations will be offering lunch sandwiches for just $3. No additional purchase necessary. One per customer.

Dash customers can use the National Sandwich Day $3 offer to sample one of Dash’s delicious chef crafted sandwiches, d-melts or fresh your way sandwiches (regular price $4.99-$6.99).

All Dash sandwiches are made-to-order and built with fresh house-baked bread, all natural, sliced-to-order, gluten free, premium deli meats & cheeses and finished with garden fresh toppings and condiments.

There are 15 Dash locations in Jacksonville with a 16th location set to open at the end of November.  To find a Daily’s Dash location near you, visit dailys.com.

Nov
4
Fri
Stories for Young Children @ Willowbranch Library
Nov 4 @ 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM

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.

Revivals First Friday @ CoRK Arts District
Nov 4 @ 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Whether you work, live or play in the neighborhood, all are welcome. This month, learn more about the CoRK Arts District at Rosselle and King and the artists who have studios at CoRK. Adult beverages will be provided.

Pastel Drawing Class @ Murray Hill Art Class
Nov 4 @ 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

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

Fishweir Fall Festival @ Fishweir Elementary School
Nov 4 @ 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Sponsored by the PTA, the event is the school’s biggest fundraiser and is open to the community.

Nov
5
Sat
4th Annual Ryan’s Run/Walk @ Ortega United Methodist Church
Nov 5 @ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Annual benefit to grow children’s ministries in the Ortega community begins with a one-mile fun run at 9 a.m. and a 5K kicks off at 9:30 a.m. Register at www.1stplacesports.com/ryans.html

St. Johns Professional Alliance Chili Cook-Off to benefit the Epilepsy Foundation of Florida @ Faith Community Church
Nov 5 @ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

The third annual St. Johns Professional Alliance Chili Cook-Off to benefit the Epilepsy Foundation of Florida will take place Saturday, Nov. 5 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Faith Community Church (3450 County Road 210) in St. Johns.

Chili Cook-Off participants will feature their best chili recipes, and all creations will be available to attendees for sampling and judging. Winners will be named in three categories: Best 5-Alarm Chili, Most Unique Chili, and Best All Around Chili. In addition, prizes will be awarded for most money raised by chili cooks, food trucks, and vendors. 

 This annual, fun-filled family event will also feature live music, food trucks, a photo booth, a silent auction, raffles, vendor tables, and lots of activities for children.

To participate as a vendor, register to enter the Chili Cook-off, or support a team in the competition, visit: https://www.donasity.com/fundraiser/T1RFNQ==/St-Johns-Professional-Alliance-3rd-Annual-Chili-Cook-Off. To become a sponsor or to purchase Chili Cook-Off “Taste & Judge” passes, visit: http://www.efof.org/events/3rdchilicookoff/. Passes are $10 in advance or $15 at the event. For more information about the event, contact Dawn Sedlitz at (407) 765-1322 or [email protected].  

Prizes will be awarded to the winners of the Chili Cook-off and for the chili cooks, food trucks, and vendors that raise the most money. Most importantly, proceeds from the event will benefit the Epilepsy Foundation of Florida (EFOF) and will help raise much needed awareness for the organization as it celebrates its 45-year anniversary. EFOF serves as the lead advocate for the rights and needs of people with epilepsy and other seizure disorders. The family of epilepsy diseases is the third-most prevalent neurological condition in the United States, striking more than 400,000 people in Florida.