The Salvation Army will hold its second annual Red Shield Ball, which raises funds for the Red Shield Lodge women and families shelter. The shelter, located at 900 West Adams Street in downtown Jacksonville, houses an average of 147 families every year, and in 2014 alone the shelter housed 407 children. The gala-style fundraiser includes dinner, a live band and dancing, and live and silent auctions.

Tickets $150 (young professionals 35 and under $100)

For tickets: call 904-301-4845 or visit www.salvationarmynefl.org

Performances daily by the Blue Angels, Geico Skytypers, F16, P51 and more.

Simulators, military vehicles, Saturday concert by Air National Guard at Sea Walk Pavilion after the show.

Free admission. www.JaxSeaAndSky.net or call (904) 630-3690

Food, fun and games for all ages. Visit www.stmatthewscs.com for more information.

This meditation was developed by Master Choa Kok Sui and is an advanced meditation technique aimed at achieving illumination  of universal consciousness. “Meditation on Twin Hearts is one of the most powerful meditation tools for spiritual development. It is a true gift from the Great Ones.” – Master Choa Kok Sui. Seventh Wonder Spa is honored to offer this free service to bring a more positive awareness and harmony to the community. 4236 St. Johns Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32210, (904)381-8686 or www.seventh-wonder.com.

The Happy Hound Dog Resorts Social Hour — Every Wednesday, 7-9pm, no charge, only need to provide vaccination records, otherwise free to use and socialize your dog(s). 4603 Shirley Avenue, (904) 800-8800

Hashrocket software developers host Coffee and Code in Riverside at 7:30 a.m. each Thursday at Bold Bean Coffee Roasters, 869 Stockton St. Suite 1-2 in Riverside.  Free to attend. For information, call Shaun Hubbard at 904-339-7047 or RSVP at http://www.meetup.com/jax-code-and-coffee/.