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.

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

Mary Coleman – Master Gardener. Mary will speak on fall planting and seeds. Mary has lived in Riverside Avondale for 36 years, and she has been a Master Gardener for 7 years. She has worked on community gardens for elementary schools and immigrants through Lutheran Social Service. Her area of interest is anything green!

Bring furry, fuzzy or scaly pets to Baker Green to celebrate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi with special blessings from the clergy and treats for dogs and cats and their human companions.

This is a 6 week class where we will explore the aspects of creating with clay off the wheel. You’ll become very comfortable working with coils, pinch pots and slabs.  You will learn to use underglazes to decorate your pieces.  Instructor provides guidance for all levels of experience with special attention to newcomers.  Experienced potters may pursue independent projects.

Please wear comfortable cotton clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty.  You may want to bring an apron to wear and please leave your fine jewelry at home.

Questions can be directed to Patti Moss @ 904-699-7571

Community Bible Study (CBS) is an interdenominational study open to all believers and seekers. Our mission is “to make disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ in our communities through caring, in-depth bible study, available to all.”

This year our 30-week study will be on Corinthians 1 and 2. We offer women’s, men’s, teen’s and children’s classes. Our children’s program is a structured bible study using age appropriate materials for each age. Newborns to teens are welcomed.

Registration fee is $35 for adults and $10 for each child. Fee includes all materials for class. Scholarships are available.

For more information or how to register visit: CBSJacksonville.cbsclass.org

Horticulture Program, FREE, No RSVP Required

“Attracting Birds and Butterflies to the Garden” presented by Glenda DuBose

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.

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.