Calendar
A PRESERVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY CONFERENCE
PRESERVING THE OLD…THE ORIGINAL GREEN
May 2 – 6 • DOWNTOWN MAIN LIBRARY
SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERS
STEVE THOMAS
Host of “Renovation Nation”, Former host of “This Old House”
and “Save Our History”
STEVE MOUZON
Author of “The Original Green”
DONOVAN RYPKEMA
Principal of PlaceEconomics
CONTRACTOR & BUILDING
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
MAY 2-3
Two days of training on historic preservation and energy efficiency in older homes by national and local experts.
AWARDS CEREMONY
MAY 3
Jacksonville Historic Preservation Commission Annual Preservation Awards.
6pm Main Library Auditorium.
HOMEOWNER WEEKEND
MAY 5-6
“How-to” sessions covering a wide range of topics, a restoration resource expo and tours.
http://www.restorejacksonville.com
Time For Three
World of Nations Celebration
MAY 3RD – 6TH, 2012
Metropolitan park – Jacksonville
TAKE AN ADVENTURE WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY WITHOUT LEAVING JACKSONVILLE.
Come experience the sights, sounds and scents of more than 35 countries
as you wind your way through exquisite cuisine and colorful entertainment.
TICKET PRICING
International Party Ticket $5 (Friday night only)
One Day Ticket $5 (Saturday or Sunday)
Two Day Ticket $8 (Saturday and Sunday)
Three Day Ticket $10 (Friday through Sunday)
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
• International Party & Fireworks Friday, May 4·5–9 p.m.
Join us as we celebrate 20 years of culture and cuisine! The celebration will culminate with a spectacular fireworks show over the St. Johns River.
• Naturalization Ceremony Saturday, May 5·10:30 a.m.
Witness the commemorative ceremony as people from different cultures are sworn in as United States citizens.
Parade of Flags Saturday, May 5·2 p.m.
Representatives from each country proudly carry their country flag and offer a greeting in their native languages.
Tickets will be available at the following locations:
· City Hall at St. James (117 W. Duval St., Ste. 280)
· Local multicultural organizations
· Metropolitan Park Gates (during festival hours only)
For more information, call (904) 630-3690 or visit MakeASceneDowntown.com.
2012 MEMBERS SHOW
Preview Party & People’s choice voting
Friday, April 27 • 5-8 pm
Barbara Flowers WPSE Demonstration
Saturday, April 28 • 9 am
Opening Celebration & Awards Presentation
Saturday, April 28 • 5-9pm
For more information visit http://www.womenpaintersSE.blogspot.com
June 9 – July 25 – Elementary
July 28 – August 1 – Middle School
Camp offered Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Call (904) 355-0630 or visit cummer.org/camp-cummer
The Museum of Contemporary Art presents The New York Times Magazine photographs, 333 N. Laura St.
St. Paul’s Riverside is hosting the Weird Animals Vacation Bible School from July 14 – 18th followed by the Annual Rummage Sale on Saturday, July 19th from 8am – 1pm in the school auditorium. Call 387-2841 for more information.
July is Independent Retailer Month. Help celebrate by shopping at the local retail shops and businesses of San Marco, during the three-day event. A different discount will be offered at each participating business, so grab some friends and support the local San Marco community! For more information, go to http://www.mysanmarco.com/.
