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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.
Free yoga practice by certified yoga instructor Brenda Star Walker. Class appropriate for all ages and abilities; well-behaved dogs on leashes welcome.
Jacksonville University Choirs and Brass ensembles Annual Holiday Concert will feature Dr. Timothy Snyder conducting a tapestry of seasonal music from around the world. Also featured will be a Christmas carol sing-a-long and a reception featuring music from the All Saints Hand Bell Ensemble.
Keynote speaker will be Sally Burke, president of Moms In Prayer International.
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.
Ladies’ Night
Subject: Invasive Plants in Northern Florida
Speaker: Larry Figart, Duval County Extension – Service Urban Forestry Agent
Contact: Donn Elliott, [email protected]
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.
