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Feb
12
Tue
Sweet Adelines Jax Harmony Chorus @ Avondale United Methodist Church
Feb 12 @ 7:00 PM

The Jax Harmony Chorus, a Sweet Adelines group, rehearses every Tuesday at 7 p.m. Open houses are held every 4th Tuesday but you are welcome any time! As a member of the chorus, you will belong to a worldwide family of friends who value the joy of singing chord-ringing, fun-filled harmony.

Feb
13
Wed
Introduction to Tai Chi @ Bill Brinton Murray Hill Library
Feb 13 @ 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

The Taoist Tai Chi Society internal arts and methods incorporate stretching and turning into a sequence of 108 movements that reduce tension, improve circulation and balance and increase strength and flexibility. Often referred to as a moving meditation, this introductory class will cover the first 17 moves and explore other health benefits of Taoist Tai Chi.

All programs are free and open to the public.

St. John’s Country Day School Open House @ St. John's Country Day School
Feb 13 @ 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Dementia Support for Caregivers @ River Garden
Feb 13 @ 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Movie Night: Venom @ Bill Brinton Murray Hill Library
Feb 13 @ 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Join us for our monthly movie night as we turn our meeting room into a mini movie theater. This month’s featured movie is Venom. Plot synopsis: A journalist becomes the host of an alien symbiote and acquires superhuman abilities – alongside a malevolent and unpredictable alter-ego while investigating the true nature of the secretive experiments conducted by the Life Foundation. Movie is Rated PG-13. Light refreshments will be served.

All programs are free and open to the public.

Feb
14
Thu
Young Children Read, Play, and Learn @ Bill Brinton Murray Hill Library
Feb 14 @ 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM

This program is for children birth to 5 years with an adult caregiver. The program includes stories, books, fingerplays, nursery rhymes, and songs that promote language development, vocabulary building, and comprehension. 

All programs are free and open to the public.

Public Garden Tours at The Cummer @ The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
Feb 14 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Free with Paid Admission, No registration required

Join the Museum every Tuesday and Thursday for a guided tour of the historic Cummer Gardens, beginning in the Museum lobby.

Hemming Park Walking Club Kick-off @ Hemming Park
Feb 14 @ 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Beginning Thursday, January 10th, join us every Tuesday and Thursday at 11:30 a.m. for a fast-paced 30-minute walk in downtown Jacksonville, led by Friends of Hemming Park staff. We will meet near the “Opposing Forces” sculpture in Hemming Park at the corner of  Monroe and Laura Streets. Our route will change daily, and we will visit a variety of Jacksonville landmarks during this fun, free, twice-weekly event. For more information, email [email protected]

Feb
15
Fri
Stories for Young Children @ Willowbranch Library
Feb 15 @ 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM

This program is for children birth to 5 years with an adult caregiver. The program includes stories, books, fingerplays, nursery rhymes, and songs that promote language development, vocabulary building, and comprehension.

1-on-1 Tech Tutoring @ Willowbranch Library
Feb 15 @ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

One-on-one assistance with downloadable media, email, the Internet, online applications, and basic technology instruction. For downloadable media support, please bring your charged laptop or mobile device. Times and locations vary. You can now sign up for your appointment online at https://jpl.libcal.com/booking/techtutor. Please visit or call your local branch if you need help booking an appointment.