Due to unforeseen circumstances the San Marco Preservation Society’s Fall Concert in the Park scheduled for Oct. 10 has been cancelled. SMPS is seeking someone interested in planning the Spring Concert in May 2015. Contact the office at (904) 396-0081 or Mary Toomey at [email protected].

Sat., Oct. 11, 7:30 a.m, Florida Yacht Club, 5210 Yacht Club Road

For more information, contact Lydia Easterling at (904) 387-1653, ext. 413 or [email protected]

Sat., Oct. 11, 9 a.m., Bestbet Orange Park, 455 Park Ave., Orange Park

Noncompetitive 5K walk to raise money to fund breast cancer research and educate women about the importance of early detection and prevention. For more information and to sign up, visit makingstrideswalk.org.

Sat., Oct. 18, Metropolitan Park, 1410 Gator Bowl Boulevard

5K/2K run/fitness walk benefits breast cancer research. Register at www.komennorthflorida.org/komen-race-for-the-cure/

Sat., Oct. 11, 6 p.m., Sawgrass Marriot Resort & Spa, 1000 PGA Tour Blvd.

Annual fundraiser for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation includes cocktail hour, seated dinner, live and silent auctions and live entertainment. For information call (904) 739-2101.

Sun., Oct. 12, 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., St. Matthew Catholic School, 1773 Blanding Blvd.

Fun, food, games and raffle to benefit the school. Ride a mechanical bull, cool out in the  sports pub, play bingo and more, enter the silent auction and enjoy an All American fare of BBQ, hot dogs and burgers, as well as Asian and German specialties.

Sample cuisine and beverages from nearly 70 of NE Florida’s popular restaurants and wine vendors. Benefits the Children’s Home Society; call (904) 493-7739 or go to www.chscaringchefs.com

Mon., Oct. 13, 7 p.m., Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts

Presented by Florida Blue to benefit Wolfson Children’s Hospital, actor/activist Michael J. Fox is the first in the 2014-2015 series sponsored by The Women’s Board of Wolfson Children’s Hospital. For tickets, call (904) 202-2886, email [email protected], visit www.TheFloridaForum.com

Tues., Oct. 14, 9:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m., Mandarin Garden Club, 2892 Loretto Rd.

Duval County Extension Office will hold workshop on fall gardening tips, managing nuisance wildlife, invasive plant management techniques. Pre-register by calling (904) 255-7450.

Thurs., Oct. 16, 6-9 p.m., San Marco Square

Live music, farmers’ market, beer tastings