First-ever live Swamp Radio holiday show celebrates what makes the holidays special in Northeast Florida through stories, music and interviews. For tickets, visit floridatheatre.com or call (904) 355-2787.

Sun., Dec. 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Stinson Park by Ortega River Bridge

Live music. Bring a lawn chair and flashlight. Contact Ortega United Methodist Church, (904) 389-5556 or visit www.ortegaumc.org

Enjoy the Christmas spirit with a cup of hot cocoa or cider and a short bell concert before the annual luminaria festivities.

Pre-service Christmas music by members of the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra followed by 11 p.m. worship. Works from Bach’s “Christmas Oratorio”, Bach’s Cantata BWV #151, Saint-Saens “Christmas Oratorio” and music by local composer Bob Moore.

Bring in the New Year on Sunday afternoon January 4th at 3:00 pm, 2015, with the Pena Trio, members of the Jacksonville Symphony under the direction of Jorge Pena. Open to the public to help support the Honduras Ministry Team’s medical/evangelistic mission trip.

Mon., Jan. 5, 7 p.m., Garden Club of Jacksonville, 1005 Riverside Ave.

Open to the public. Meeting topic: Irrigation; speaker: Vick Groner, community garden assistant. For details, contact Donn Elliott, (904) 635-7318 or [email protected]

Tues., Jan. 13, 7 p.m., St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 4129 Oxford Ave.

Members of Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra will lead the free Bach Ensemble concert of Baroque music. For details, call (904) 388-2681.

Wed., Jan. 14, 7-8:30 p.m., Jewish Community Alliance, 8505 San Jose Blvd.

Flippin’ the Block stars Whitney and John Spinks will demonstrate how small changes can make a big difference in your home. Registration required; go to jcajax.org/ji.

Gifts going toward Nuclear Medicine SPECT/CT Camera, Technology Support Endowment

WHO: The Wolfson Children’s Challenge Telethon and media sponsor WJXT TV 4 will host an all-day Telethon to air on TV 4. Teams from the community are set to answer phones, including former patients, local celebrities, the Wolfson Ultra Marathon runners, church groups, teen volunteers, Baptist Health and Wolfson Children’s Hospital employees and volunteers. Wolfson Children’s patients will share inspiring stories during the telethon, some attending live with their families.

Gifts of all sizes are accepted. To make a donation, please call:

904.348.6022 or 800.366.9598 (WJXT)

WHEN: Thursday, January 15, 2015, 6 am-11:30 pm

 WHERE: WJXT TV 4 Studios, airing live on TV 4

 MORE INFO: The Telethon is an event of the Wolfson Children’s Challenge. The Wolfson Children’s Challenge takes place on Saturday, January 31 at EverBank Field. The Challenge features the 55K Ultra Marathon, a 55K Ultra Relay, a 30K Individual Run and a 1-mile Fun Run (https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Jacksonville/WolfsonChildrensChallenge to register). Other events include: bounce houses, live entertainment and other family friendly activities.