Through Dec. 15 at a variety of drop-off locations, including:

The Law Offices of John M. Phillips, 4230 Ortega Blvd.; Edible Arrangements, 3651 St. Johns Ave.; Duval Motor Company, 1616 Casset Ave.; Hassell Commercial Insurance, 4250 Lakeside Dr.; Edward Jones Investments, 4466 Hendricks Ave.; Hardage-Giddens Oaklawn Cemetery and Funeral Home, 4801 San Jose Blvd.; Sherwood’s, 1105 San Marco Blvd.; Thigpen Heating & Cooling, 2801 Dawn Rd.

Join the U.S. Marine Corps in the annual Toys for Tots drive to collect new, unwrapped toys for needy children. Last year toys were given to more than 15,000 Jacksonville-area children. Visit jacksonville-fl.toysfortots.org for more information or additional drop-off locations.

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.

This is an ongoing class that meets every Friday for all artists levels. The class will focus on pastels, materials and techniques.

Students will work from a live model and still life setups on a rotating basis using various types of soft pastels and supports. Check our website for the recommended supply list.

Questions can be directed to Kevin Arthur @ 904-327-7439

Friends of the Jacksonville Public Library will hold a “big bag” sale of books, DVDs and CDs. Members-only deals on Nov. 18, join at the door for just $5. Open to the public.

The Oyster Roast supports the effective advocacy, outreach and education programs of St. Johns Riverkeeper. Enjoy delicious oysters and seafood from Fisherman’s Dock, other taste treats from Biscottis, live music from Cloud 9, and silent auction. Visit www.stjohnsriverkeeper.org for more information.

Friends of the Jacksonville Public Library will hold a “big bag” sale of books, DVDs and CDs. Members-only deals on Nov. 18, join at the door for just $5. Open to the public.

You can make a big impact on the community this holiday season by volunteering to ring a bell at a Salvation Army red kettle at Publix and Winn Dixie locations across Jacksonville. Funds raised through the kettles stay local and help those in the most need with food, shelter, clothing, and emotional/spiritual support. Contact Kettle Coordinator Kathy DeSiena at (904) 301-4852, [email protected], or text JaxKettle to 41444 to sign up.

Studios will be open to the public to enjoy a self-guided tour of more than 70 participating artists in six buildings. Scheduled demonstrations and opportunities to purchase original artwork will be offered. Visit corkartsdistrict.com for more information.

Celebrate games and gaming at the library! Bring your favorite board and card games to share and learn new ones from others! This is an all-ages event so make sure your games are family-friendly.

Fall gently and deeply into the meditation of movement. There are no set steps, just gentle encouragement to follow your feet, or let your head go, find your breath. No one can do it wrong. The body moves in waves and patterns created by our energy.

Join us in a movement class that allows freedom of that energy. No previous movement or dance instruction is needed. There are no age limits or restrictions. Class is broken up into two 50-minute sessions with time for rest, water, and introspection.

This is a 6 week series of classes. Students have the option to enroll is the full 6 weeks or drop-in to any date of choice. Register on September 10th to sign up for the Full 6 Week series or pre-register as a drop-in on the date you wish to attend.