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Mar
21
Thu
Jaxson’s Night Market
Mar 21 @ 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Jaxsons Night Market is a local, downtown market held every third Thursday of the month in Hemming Park from 5:30 – 9 p.m. This free event for Jaxsons by Jaxsons, showcases what makes our community unique including local makers, food artisans, fashion vendors, food trucks, craft beer, live music, live demos and more!

Historic Preservation Workshop: Windows, Doors & Fences @ Wells Fargo Community Center
Mar 21 @ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Historic properties have unique charm, craftsmanship and also a special process to renovate them. Join the Planning and Development Department staff for an informative presentation on Windows, Doors, and Fences, with time to ask your questions!

The doors will open at 5:30pm, the program will run from 6-7pm.

Mar
22
Fri
Stories for Young Children @ Willowbranch Library
Mar 22 @ 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
Mar 22 @ 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.

1-on-1 Tech Tutoring @ Willowbranch Library
Mar 22 @ 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.

Pastel Drawing Class @ Murray Hill Art Class
Mar 22 @ 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

Mar
23
Sat
Bingo: Lakeshore Woman’s Club Fundraiser @ Lakeshore Woman's Club
Mar 23 @ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Doors open at 10 a.m., Bingo starts at 11 a.m.

$20 includes 10+ games & lunch

Win Specialty Baskets valued at $100 and up

Benefit: Financial Assistance for Graduating Seniors

TICKETS SOLD AT THE DOOR!

Master Gardener Plant Clinics
Mar 23 @ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Duval County Extension Master Gardeners are holding plant clinics on three upcoming Saturdays in March and one in April at various locations throughout Duval County. They will be available to answer your gardening questions, provide informative publications on gardening subjects and collect soil samples for pH! Click here for directions on how to take a soil sample.

March 16: Proctor Ace Hardware, 5723 University Blvd W. and Lowe’s (Baymeadows), 8054 Philips Hwy

March 23: Trad’s, 8178 San Jose Blvd and Lowe’s (Arlington), 12945 Atlantic Blvd

March 30: Philips Garden Store, 4234 Herschel St.; Hagan Ace Hardware, 12501 San Jose Blvd., and Turner Ace Hardware, 13164 Atlantic Blvd

April 6: Lowe’s (Mandarin); 4040 Oldfield Crossing

Many more locations available; contact Terry DelValle at (904) 255-7450 for complete list.

Riverside Arts Market @ Under Fuller Warren Bridge
Mar 23 @ 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.

Dedication of the Sugar Hill Mosaic
Mar 23 @ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

The largest art mosaic in Jacksonville to date, the Sugar Hill Mosaic is located under the I-95 overpass near Davis Street along the S-Line Rail Trail. It was commissioned by Groundwork Jacksonville and created by RouxArts to honor the past, present and future of the historic Sugar Hill Neighborhood, once the center of African-American prosperity in Northeast Florida.

The program will include a historical narrative about Sugar Hill, remarks from local dignitaries and light refreshments. Ample parking is available at Christ Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church. The event is free and open to the public.

An estimated 41,000 individual tile pieces were used to create the public art mosaic, design by Kate and Kenny Rouh of RouxArt.