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Jan
11
Wed
Parents and Paws
Jan 11 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

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

Jan
12
Thu
Coffee and Code @ Bold Bean Coffee
Jan 12 @ 7:30 AM

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/.

JTA Public Meeting on Jacksonville Regional Transportation Center @ FSCJ Downtown Campus, Room A1058
Jan 12 @ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

The Jacksonville Transportation Authority will be hosting a public meeting on the Jacksonville Regional Transportation Center (JRTC), a regional multi-modal transportation facility. The JRTC  will be located in the heart of the LaVilla area. The state-of-the-art complex will integrate key local, regional and intercity services in one location. Please join JTA to hear more about this iconic facility. The purpose is to update the businesses and residents in the area and anyone else that is interested.  They will also get a chance to meet the designers and contractor.

Jan
13
Fri
30th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast @ Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center
Jan 13 @ 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Buffet breakfast, networking: 7-8:15 a.m.

Program: 8:30 a.m. with keynote speaker Bertice Berry, Ph.D.,

Tickets on sale through Friday, January 6 at JaxMLKbreakfast.com

Stories for Young Children @ Willowbranch Library
Jan 13 @ 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.

Pastel Drawing Class @ Murray Hill Art Class
Jan 13 @ 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

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

Jan
14
Sat
Riverside Arts Market @ Under Fuller Warren Bridge
Jan 14 @ 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

About Riverside Arts Market

A Program of Riverside Avondale Preservation (RAP) the Riverside Arts Market celebrates the arts and our Northeast Florida community. The weekly market features live music, food, art, fresh produce under the canopy of the Fuller Warren Bridge. For more information, including directions and a calendar of events, visit riversideartsmarket.com.

Harry Potter Triwizard Tournament @ Murray Hill Library
Jan 14 @ 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

 

Calling all tween and teen wizards and witches! Cast your name into the goblet of fire to become a Triwizard Tournament champion! Be daring, retreive what is lost, and don’t lose yourself along the way! Ages 13-18.
Jan
15
Sun
Baseball Camp @ USBA Middleburg
Jan 15 @ 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Omega Park is the host site for a six week baseball camp starting January 15. U.S. Baseball Academy site director Shannon Wofford will direct the program. Classes are available for players in grades 1-12 and are limited to seven players per coach. One-hour sessions are offered in advanced hitting, pitching, catching, fielding and baserunning. Space is limited. Registration is now under way. For more information, visit www.USBaseballAcademy.com, or call toll-free 866-622-4487.

Jan
17
Tue
1-on-1 Tech Tutoring @ Willowbranch Library
Jan 17 @ 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM

One-on-one help with e-books, email, the internet, online applications, and basic computer instruction. For downloadable media assistance, bring your charged laptop, e-reader or tablet.  Tutoring times may change with tutor availability.  Reservations highly recommended; book online at jpl.libcal.com/booking/techtutor or call 904.381.8490.