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Born in Australia, Sam Haywood was a finalist in the BBC Young Musician of the Year competition at the age of 13. Awarded the Royal Philharmonic Society’s Julius Isserlis prize, he moved to Vienna to study with Paul Badura-Skoda. He has since performed in major venues around the world and has made several recordings, including one using Chopin’s own Pleyel piano. As a chamber musician, his partners have included Joshua Bell and Steven Isserlis, with whom he is featured on the Musical Gifts album. Mr. Haywood is also a composer and artistic director of London’s Solent Music Festival.
Free concert; music by Pergolesi, Telemann, Vivaldi and others, including “Spring” from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, performed by violinist Aurica Duca. Visit www.sanmarcochambermusic.org for details.
Twin Hearts Meditation with Jickie Yocum.
This free meditation was developed by Master Choa Kok Sui and is an advanced meditation technique aimed at achieving illumination of universal consciousness.
Seventh Wonder Day Spa, 4236 St. Johns Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32210
The children’s choirs of Ortega United Methodist Church will present the children’s Easter musical, Happy Day, on Wednesday, March 16 at 6:30 p.m. This musical, under the direction of Children’s Choir Coordinator, Gwen Smith, tells of the joy of Easter and the resurrection of our Lord. Happy Day will be presented in the Fellowship Hall in the setting of a Dinner Theatre. Serving of the meal will begin at 5:45 p.m.
Riverside Park United Methodist Church, 819 Park Street, will host a Community Crime Prevention Meeting, presented by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday, March 16, at 6:30 p.m. in their Fellowship Hall. The session will include strategies for personal safety and residential security. All are welcome.
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/.
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The Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS) is hosting a “Pot O’ Gold” promotion in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. Adopters are invited to select a coin from the golden pot to determine the price they will pay for an adopted pet, ranging from $0-50. The special will run from Thursday, March 17th to Sunday, March 20th. “St. Patrick’s Day is a marvelous time to adopt,” said Denise Deisler, Executive Director of JHS. “Dogs and cats give us unconditional love, and you can’t get luckier than that.” |
All pets are spayed or neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated. The shelter will be open during normal hours: Monday – Friday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. JHS is located at 8464 Beach Blvd. in Jacksonville. Some additional fees may apply. More information is available on our website, jaxhumane.org/adopt.
For a list of Duval County sites, visit www.stjohnsrivercleanup.com. Contact Shannon Blankinship (904-256-7613; [email protected]) with questions.
Mommy & Me Yoga– Newborn to toddlers, ages 3-24 months. These classes are a fun way to reconnect with your body while enjoying time with your baby. It’s a great way to take part in an understanding community of other new moms, too. Soluna Yoga+Spa provides a nourishing and safe environment for Mother and baby to play. Bring your own yoga mat. Offered at Soluna Yoga+Spa 4154 Herschel St, Jax 32210. Cost $20. Time: 10:45a-12pm. Register in advance at www.solunayogaspa.com or call 904-680-7344.
