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One night only art sale with partial proceeds to benefit ongoing programming in Balis Park and beautification of San Marco. Tickets cost $75 and are limited; go to www.mysanmarco.com to order.
Episcopal Schools honors and concert chorale, vocal ensemble and instrumental ensemble. Free, open to the public.
The classically trained women of Harpeth Rising combine original, gritty lyrics with folk, roots, classical bluegrass, and rock on violin, banjo, cello, foot-percussion, and powerful, three-part vocals. Admission $12 in advance (www.raylewispresents.com), $15 at door.
The St. Johns Chapter of the Catholic Writers Guild (CWG) invites aspiring writers, poets, composers & all interested other artists to join us for our monthly meeting on Saturday, December 5, 2015 from 10 a.m. to noon at The Father Felix Varela Center (formerly the Cuban American Club), 5110 Lourcey Road, Jacksonville, Florida 32257.
1) Business: Looking to the New Year; brainstorming
2) Discussion Group: “What does it mean to be a Catholic Writer?”
3) Christmas Party
4) Author Readings & Book Signings
5) New board!
In celebration of the Christmas season on display will be dozens of gingerbread house confections and themed Christmas trees created by the Junior League of Jacksonville Sustainers. Also featured for the 17th straight year will be an angel tree owned by Betsy Lovett. Special Gingerbread House Extravaganza activities and field trips will be available for school children, seniors and other groups.
Take the stress out of your holidays and help a great cause at the same time! Let our St. Francis Animal Hospital holiday elves wrap your gifts with beautiful wrapping paper sure to please everyone: cat lovers, dog lovers, Christmas, Hanukkah, kids and adults. Donations from the gift wrapping will go to San Marco nonprofit St. Francis Animal Hospital to help family pets in need of medical care.
In front of the San Marco Theatre
For more information: www.SaintFrancisAnimalHospital.org
Snowflake Bentley will be read, then children will create snowflakes to decorate the children’s department and make some to take home.
Presented by the Avondale Merchants Association, the kickoff to the holiday season includes games, music, food, entertainment and more. For information visit www.facebook.com/ChristmasInAvondale.
Saturday, Dec. 5, 5:30 p.m., San Marco Square
Get in the holiday spirit as San Marco lights up with luminaries and participants walk/run to raise funds for the Children’s Miracle Network, UF Health and Wolfson Children’s Hospital. Register at www.1stplacesports.com.
Families can enjoy sleigh rides, a petting zoo and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus.
