Guests will be served a simple meal by local celebrities. Take home a bowl that was handmade by Jacksonville area senior citizens or students. Individual tickets are $30, non-profit tables are $300 and corporate tables are $600. (904) 353-3663 or www.wenourishhope.org

More than 60 vendors will gather to benefit the Junior League of Jacksonville. Tickets are $7 for individuals and $10 for couples. (904) 387-9927

Fundraiser to celebrate the river and support the organization’s advocacy, outreach, and education programs. (904) 256-7591 or www.stjohnsriverkeeper.org

Volunteers will package more than 500,000 meals of rice and beans or mac ‘n cheese. All participants will receive a goody bag valued at over $150. www.hungerfight.org

Individuals and teams of walkers fundraise for the American Diabetes Association. (904) 730-7200

Sample more than 300 wines in the historic Riverside neighborhood. The charitable fall festival features food vendors, live entertainment and shopping. Limited one-way free transportation from 8-11 p.m.

For more information, visit http://riversidewinefest.com or call (904) 354-1001. Benefits Riverside Avondale Preservation.

Attendants may partake in cocktails, dancing, dinner, and a silent auction to benefit River Garden Hebrew Home and Wolfson Health and Aging Center. (904) 886-8431 or www.rivergarden.org

For most people, the holiday season is a festive time filled with family, friends, food, fun, and of course gifts!  Sadly, some children have never felt the warmth and joy this special season brings.  Children’s Home Society of Florida serves children who have suffered from abuse and neglect, and we want to ensure these children experience a happy holiday season that they will hold in their hearts forever. Together we can make this a reality.

Donations can be delivered to the CHS Buckner office at 3027 San Diego Road, Jacksonville, FL 32207 between 8AM-4:30PM from November 24th through December 12th.  If you would like to schedule a donation drop-off outside of normal business hours, contact Sarah N. Smith at 904-493-7797.  Please donate all gifts unwrapped or in gift bags.

Topic is spring gardening; speaker is Terry DeValle, urban horticulture agent. Contact Donn Elliott, (904) 635-7318, [email protected]

Dec. 3 – 23, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays, Old St. Andrews, 317 A. Phillip Randolph Blvd. across the street from Veterans Memorial Arena

The Jacksonville Historical Society’s annual Gingerbread Extravaganza showcases gingerbread and confection creations from traditional houses to animals and fairy tale themes. Adults $5, children 3-16 $3 suggested donations. Special Gingerbread Extravaganza activities and fieldtrips are also available to schools, seniors and other groups.  For more information, (904) 665-0064 or [email protected]