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.

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

The Judy Nicholson Kidney Cancer Foundation presents the second annual A Vision of Hope Kidney Cancer Education Symposium in partnership with members of the medical community, our patient support group, patients and caregivers to achieve these goals:
• Educate, equip and empower kidney cancer patients on treatment choices
• Optimize the care of the kidney cancer patient through connections & collaboration
Many topics will be discussed that are important for people who are in active treatment, recovering or have been cured. These topics include:
• Therapeutic options
• Common Toxicities of Kidney Cancer Medications
• Surgical Treatment
• Treatment Options for Metastatic Kidney Cancer
• Molecular targets for renal cancer

This activity is approved for 6 contact hours for RN/LPN/ARNP/CNS.

To register please visit http://jnfkidneycancer.org/vision-hope/. There is no fee to participate. Enrollment will close once registration exceeds the capacity of the meeting space. An email confirmation will be sent upon completion of the registration process.

The theme for the free seminar is “Embracing Your Strength in Hard Places.” Special guest speakers are Sherndina Westmoreland, Kym Dunton, and Marsha Jackson. Please RSVP.

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.

The event will be rescheduled.

America at a Crossroads with Dinesh D’Souza, renown keynote speaker, award winning filmmaker and best-selling author. Honored Guest Speaker is Congressman Ron DeSantis. Featured speakers: Clare Lopez, Vice President for Research and Analysis, Center for Security Policy, Roger Arnolff, Founder of the Citizens Commission on Benghazi and Stephanie Jason, Expert on Libya and personal friend of the slain Ambassador Stevens. Invocation will be given by John Stemberger, Florida Family Policy Council. Emcee is CAPT Ryman Shoaf, USN, Ret.

Memorial service and military honors for the slain Battle of Benghazi heroes: Ambassador Chris Stevens, US Veteran Navy SEAL Tyrone Woods, U S Navy Veteran Navy SEAL Glen Doherty and US Navy Veteran Information Officer Sean Smith. Tickets: General Admission: $30 – Senior and Veterans – $25

You’re invited to take a beginner’s  oil painting class taught by Susan Astleford.

Nationally recognized painter and Jacksonville resident,

Susan’s taught water-soluble oil classes to adults for seven years around the United States.

 Refreshments Provided | Cost $195 per person | BYOBL (Bring Your Own Bag Lunch!)

(includes one day of instruction, paints, brushes, palette)

Display easels may be purchased for $20

 Reservations Required & Limited to 8 | 904 398 2890

Susan is a member of the Palette and Chisel Academy, Oil Painters of America,

Ohio Plein Air Society, American Artist Professional League, Allied Artist of America,

American Impressionist Society, and Women Painters of the Southeast.

Everyone is welcome to attend the Community Bible Study Ortega/Jacksonville on Tuesday mornings from 9:30 – 11:30 at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church.  This year’s 30 week study will be “From the Red Sea to the Jordan River” and will begin on September 5th. No matter what your age, denomination or Bible knowledge – we have a place for you.  Men, women and children are encouraged to come.  Our children’s program offers classes with trained loving teachers with age appropriate curriculum from nursery through high school. Visit our website at CBSJacksonville.cbsclass.org to find out more or to register for fall. Details about an informational tea in early August will also be posted on this website.