Riverside Park United Methodist Church, 819 Park Street, will host a Community Crime Prevention Meeting, presented by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday, March 16, at 6:30 p.m. in their Fellowship Hall.  The session will include strategies for personal safety and residential security.  All are welcome.

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

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/.

All pets are spayed or neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated. The shelter will be open during normal hours: Monday – Friday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. JHS is located at 8464 Beach Blvd. in Jacksonville. Some additional fees may apply. More information is available on our website, jaxhumane.org/adopt.

For a list of Duval County sites, visit www.stjohnsrivercleanup.com. Contact Shannon Blankinship (904-256-7613; [email protected]) with questions.

Mommy & Me Yoga– Newborn to toddlers, ages 3-24 months. These classes are a fun way to reconnect with your body while enjoying time with your baby. It’s a great way to take part in an understanding community of other new moms, too. Soluna Yoga+Spa provides a nourishing and safe environment for Mother and baby to play.  Bring your own yoga mat. Offered at Soluna Yoga+Spa 4154 Herschel St, Jax 32210. Cost $20. Time: 10:45a-12pm. Register in advance at www.solunayogaspa.com or call 904-680-7344.

Dancing, entertainment, food, live auction, sponsored by Matrix One Source and Down Syndrome Association of Jacksonville

Vessel staging at Metropolitan Park, blessing at the Lone Sailer Statue on the Southbank. Arrive downtown by 1:30 p.m., tune to VHF Channels 16 and 72. For information, call (904) 509-0588.

Yin+Vin Workshop (Yoga & Wine Tasting)– This workshop is a combination Yin Yoga followed by a Wine Tasting. Yin yoga is a challenging yet relaxing and grounding practice. Poses are held for longer periods of time (3-5 minutes). Bernie’s Wine Stop will be presenting a complimentary wine tasting of a flight of 6 or so boutique wines following the practice, showcasing springtime vinos. Join us for this perfect paring! Must pre-register for this workshop, as space is limited. Bring your own yoga mat. Offered at Soluna Yoga+Spa 4154 Herschel St, Jax 32210. Cost $45. Time: 4-6pm. Register in advance at www.solunayogaspa.com or call 904-680-7344.

Speaker: Bob Montanaro, Wildlife Photographer

The Florida scrub-jay is an attractive and personable bird with many unique qualities. It is a cooperative breeder, often living in extended family groups with young from previous years staying around as helpers to help raise and care for the latest offspring. To illustrate the life history of the Florida scrub-jay, Pelican Island Audubon Society office manager and wildlife photographer Bob Montanaro spent considerable time documenting the Florida scrub-jay behavior through still photographs and digital video.

“The Secret Life of the Florida Scrub-Jay” brings to life the often-elusive behavior of these birds and why the preservation of their habitat is one of the best ways to preserve the Florida scrub-jay along with the myriad other species that make the scrub their home.

Sponsored by the Duval Audubon Society