Sat., Feb. 14, 9 a.m. to noon, Boone Park South, Playground on St. John’s Ave.

Tree planting (provided by Green ReLeaf) and general cleanup. Bring work gloves, clippers and wheel barrow (if available). Contact Pam Telis, [email protected] or Margaret Tocknell, [email protected] or visit Friends of Boone Park South on Facebook.

Sat., Feb. 14, 6:30-11 p.m., 220 Riverside Ave.

Benefit for Rethreaded, with celebrity poetry readings by Delores Barr Weaver, Melissa Ross and others; live music. Tickets available for purchase through www.eventbrite.com.

Sun., Feb. 15, 3 p.m., Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts, 300 Water St.

Special price tickets benefit Seniors on a Mission. Buy online at SeniorsonaMission.org or call (904) 551-4373.

The program is “Unlocking the Secrets of the Mangrove Cuckoo.” The speaker is Rachel Mullin, Research Biologist, Ecostudies Institute.

Swaim Memorial United Methodist Church, 1620 Naldo Ave.

Tues., Feb. 17, 11:30 a.m., Prime Osborne Convention Center

Well known Christian author Liz Curtis Higgs will be speaking at the annual luncheon. Early registration encouraged; register online at www.eventbrite.com/e/women-for-christ-annual-luncheon-tickets-13495911635.

Tues., Feb. 17, 6:30 p.m., Murray Hill Library, 918 Edgewood Ave. South

Introduction of new board members, recap of previous year’s activities and a look at what’s ahead for 2015.

Wed., Feb. 18, 10 a.m., Garden Club of Jacksonville, 1005 Riverside Ave.

Garden Club presents “Spring Kaleidoscope of Colors” by Kelley King of Kelley’s Bloom Room. Demonstration and hands-on workshop of flower arranging. Tickets $20; pre-registration required. Contact Robin at (904) 355-4224.

Wed., Feb. 18, 7 p.m., Jacksonville Jewish Center, 3662 Crown Point Rd.

The Michael and Drew Land Speaker Series in conjunction with Jewish Family & Community Services and Nemours BrightStart present Jonathan Mooney, dyslexic writer and co-founder of Project Eye-to-Eye. For details, visit www.jfcsjax.org or call (904) 448-1933.

Sat., Feb. 21, 8 a.m., San Jose Episcopal Day School, 7423 San Jose Blvd.

Second annual Run the Boulevard 5K and Fun Run, presented by Arlington Toyota. A family-friendly post-race party follows. Register at runboulevard.itsyourrace.com/register by Feb. 6 to guarantee free t-shirt.

Tues., Feb. 24, 6 p.m., St. Paul’s Hall, 2609 Park St.

RAP’s annual meeting and presentation of preservation awards; social begins at 6 p.m., program at 6:30 p.m.