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

Neighbors are invited to hear an update from the City of Jacksonville Public Works Department regarding the ongoing issues with water intrusion and the steps they are taking to address them.

City Councilman Jim Love will attend, along with representatives of the Jacksonville Public Library, Friends of the Willowbranch Library, and Riverside Avondale Preservation Inc. (RAP).

Fri., Oct. 17-Sat., Oct. 18, San Marco Square

Portion of sales from participating merchants (find the pink balloon at their door) to benefit The Donna Foundation in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Raffle sales will also be added to the overall Hope Squared donation. In 2013, the event raised $3,700.

Fri., Oct. 17, 6 p.m. Fun Run/6:30 p.m. 5K, Jacksonville Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall, 510 Fairgrounds Place

Feature a restaurant village of food, adult beverages, children’s activities and entertainment on the main stage. Benefits Community PedsCare, a program of Community Hospice of NE Florida; call 904.886.3883 or visit HDM.CommunityHospice.com

Sat., Oct. 18, 3-8 p.m. Jacksonville Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall, 510 Fairgrounds Place

Trick-or-treat at Fantasy Doors; enjoy Magical Meet & Greet Streets, Candyland, Trick-or-Treat Theatre, Groovy Goblin Family Disco, and Ghostbusters Grown-Up Grotto. Benefits Community PedsCare, a program of Community Hospice of NE Florida; call 904.886.3883 or visit HDM.CommunityHospice.com.

Sunday October 19  2 pm    ages 9-12     4 pm ages 13 – adult  $10.00 audition fee

Baggs Studio of Ballet   1276 King Street Jacksonville, Florida 32204    904-388-2466

Artistic Director: Debra Peters Rankin