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Jun
23
Fri
Pastel Drawing Class @ Murray Hill Art Class
Jun 23 @ 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

Jun
24
Sat
FREE Tools to Quit Smoking Class @ Mayo Clinic Primary Care
Jun 24 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Are ready for a change and a new you? FREE Tools to Quit Smoking class at Mayo Clinic Primary Care on Saturday, June 24, 2017 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Free patches, lozenges, or gum! FREE quit plan, workbook, water bottle, stress ball and more. Call to register and learn about more classes near you: Northeast Florida AHEC (904) 482-0189.

Riverside Arts Market @ Under Fuller Warren Bridge
Jun 24 @ 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.

Building with STEAM @ Willowbranch Library
Jun 24 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Take part in hands-on, minds-on exploration of science, technology, engineering and math concepts. Together we’ll explore, create and discover through weekly challenges, experiments and projects. Whether building boats or making works of art, you’ll have so much fun you won’t realize you’re actually learning! For children ages 5 – 12.

Highlands Region Science Saturdays: Native Plants @ Willowbranch Library
Jun 24 @ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Welcome to our Summer STEM programming for adults! Join us at the Willowbranch Library to learn from a Master Gardener about native plants and the science you need to know to make your plants grow.

Go Native – Art Around the World
Jun 24 @ 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Tired of the same old art activities? Need reminding that creativity can exist outside of paper and canvas? Then join us for Go Native!, a six-part art adventure that will be sure to inspire. Explore indigenous art and culture from around the world as we create projects that fuse traditional methods with contemporary designs. For teens ages 12 – 18.

The Performers Academy Open Mic Night @ The Performers Academy
Jun 24 @ 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Open Mic night is a monthly event for youths in Jacksonville that gives them a chance to perform in front of their peers and the community. The event attracts creative kids from around the city who want to participate in performance art. It’s a lively, energetic event that gives kids a chance to share their performances of poetry, singing, acting or rapping, etc.

Family friendly, suggested donation $5. Pizza, snacks, drinks available for purchase.

Jun
25
Sun
Patriotic & American Music Concert @ Riverside Presbyterian Church
Jun 25 @ 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

This concert is magnificent and features the Riverside Presbyterian Church Chancel and Celebration choirs, hand bell choir, instrumental ensemble, soloists and The Ancient City Brass. The event will include sing-a-longs. The concert is free and open to the community and starts at 5 pm.

Jun
27
Tue
1-on-1 Tech Tutoring @ Willowbranch Library
Jun 27 @ 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.

Music & Movement Session 1 @ Willowbranch Library
Jun 27 @ 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM

This program is for children 0 to 5 years with an adult caregiver. This program includes songs, stories, and instruments that promote basic musical concepts and terminology while incorporating pre-literacy skills for reading and writing.