Calendar
Sat.-Sun., Sept. 20-21, 6:30 a.m. St. Augustine Airport to Daytona Beach Boardwalk
The scenic two-day ride benefits the Florida Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society
(904) 332-6810, www.bikems.org
Sat., Sept. 20, 8 a.m., begins at The Shoppes of Avondale
Guests at the Shindig on the Seine can run off the previous evening’s cuisine at the annual 1-mile fun run and 5K to benefit Sanctuary on 8th Street. (904) 387-2060, www.sanctuaryon8th.org
Sat., Sept. 20, 6:30-10:30 p.m., EverBank Field, Terrace Suite
Sample hundreds of beers and wines with a variety of gourmet hors d’oeuvres and desserts to benefit the Jacksonville Humane Society. (904) 725-8766, www.jaxhumane.org
Sun., Sept. 21, 1-6 p.m., Sheraton Jacksonville, 10605 Deerwood Park Blvd.
Charity wedding gown sale and bridal show benefits children and adults impacted by cancer. www.bridesagainstbreastcancer.org
Sat., Sept. 27, Opening Ceremony, 8 a.m., racing 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., The Jacksonville Landing
Dragon boat races, multicultural performances, free family day of fun benefits In the Pink, a nonprofit boutique for women with cancer. (904) 372-0029, [email protected]
Hosted by Daniel James Salon Avondale — Bring a client, co-worker, friend, your business cards and brochures. Sip, snack, mingle and market! All attendees will be entered to win a free Aveda haircut. For more details, visit www.facebook.com/danieljamesavondale. The Elevated Avondale Lounge is above Blue Fish Restaurant.
Fri., Oct. 3, 6-9 p.m., Memorial Park, VIP Preview Party
Sat., Oct. 4, Noon to 8 p.m., Memorial Park, open to public
Tickets include a souvenir Oktoberfest stein, a free stein fill, a giant pretzel, live oompah music and other entertainment. Benefits Memorial Park Association. For details, go to http://memparkjax.org/event/2014-oktoberfest-memorial-park/
Sat., Oct. 4, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Fletcher Park, 1652 Atlantic Blvd.
Proceeds benefit St. Francis Animal Hospital and St. Philip Neri Animal Ministry to help pets in need of medical care. Pet blessing will occur at 1:30 p.m.
Sat., Oct. 4, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m, Ortega United Methodist Church, 4807 Roosevelt Blvd.
Annual arts and crafts and BBQ, includes pulled pork and chicken. (904) 389-5556
Sat., Oct. 4, 6:30-10:30 p.m., Sawgrass Marriott Resort & Spa, 1000 PGA Tour Blvd.
Annual fundraiser for Jacksonville Speech & Hearing Center includes food, beverages, live and silent auctions. www.eventbrite.com
