At the Jacksonville Dog Cafe (JDC), visitors will be able to enjoy complimentary coffee or tea and get to know a variety of adoptable dogs who can be their friend for a while or friend forever.

Children 5 years and older only, please; under 18, an adult must be present. Reservations advised; cafe space is limited. http://www.jaxdogcafe.com/reservations.html

Child Life staff and volunteers with Wolfson Children’s Hospital and Baptist Health will collect new, unwrapped toys, art supplies and financial donations to purchase developmentally appropriate toys for kids with special needs during the Christmas in July Toy and Donation Drive. A detailed gift list with price ranges plus an option to donate online is available at ChristmasJuly.com.

Secure online donations can be made 24/7 July 1-25, 2016.

Main Drop-Off Event – Monday, July 25, 2016, 7 am – 2 pm, Wolfson Children’s Hospital, Rotunda (Circular Driveway)

OTHER TOY DROP-OFF LOCATIONS: July 1 -25, 2016

1. Baptist Medical Center/Wolfson Children’s Hospital Rotunda (inside)
2. Baptist Clay Medical Campus, Medical Office Building Entrance and Emergency Center
3. Baptist Medical Center Beaches, Main Entrance
4. Baptist Medical Center Nassau, Main Entrance
5. Baptist Medical Center South, Main Entrance
6. Baptist/Wolfson Children’s Emergency Center at Town Center
7. Wolfson Children’s Rehabilitation, Aetna Building, Suite 140
8. Jersey Mike’s Subs, all 11 Jacksonville-area locations

Child Life staff and volunteers with Wolfson Children’s Hospital and Baptist Health will collect new, unwrapped toys, art supplies and financial donations to purchase developmentally appropriate toys for kids with special needs during the Christmas in July Toy and Donation Drive. A detailed gift list with price ranges plus an option to donate online is available at ChristmasJuly.com.

Secure online donations can be made 24/7 July 1-25, 2016.

Main Drop-Off Event – Monday, July 25, 2016, 7 am – 2 pm, Wolfson Children’s Hospital, Rotunda (Circular Driveway)

OTHER TOY DROP-OFF LOCATIONS: July 1 -25, 2016

1. Baptist Medical Center/Wolfson Children’s Hospital Rotunda (inside)
2. Baptist Clay Medical Campus, Medical Office Building Entrance and Emergency Center
3. Baptist Medical Center Beaches, Main Entrance
4. Baptist Medical Center Nassau, Main Entrance
5. Baptist Medical Center South, Main Entrance
6. Baptist/Wolfson Children’s Emergency Center at Town Center
7. Wolfson Children’s Rehabilitation, Aetna Building, Suite 140
8. Jersey Mike’s Subs, all 11 Jacksonville-area locations

Running the Race of a Lifetime!

Ortega Presbyterian Church invites your children to run with Olympian 2016, the exciting, fun-filled, and significant summertime Vacation Bible School adventure! Trained, caring “Coaches” guide young “Athletes” though action-packed, meaningful activities as they follow the heroic example of Joshua, that great champion of the faith whose life points us to Jesus Christ.

All children are welcome, from age 4 to completion of 6^th grade, so invite your neighbors, cousins, and friends! Costumed storytellers, personalized “training manuals,” lively singing, theme-related crafts and outdoor recreation, as well as tasty snacks, create an exciting summertime adventure.

Olympian runs daily from Monday, July 25^th through Friday, July 29^th, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, with a Closing Program Friday evening, at 4406 Longfellow Street, 32210.  For information and transportation, call the church office at 389-4043, or register on-line at www.ortegapres.org.

See you at the starting block!

Running the Race of a Lifetime!

Ortega Presbyterian Church invites your children to run with Olympian 2016, the exciting, fun-filled, and significant summertime Vacation Bible School adventure! Trained, caring “Coaches” guide young “Athletes” though action-packed, meaningful activities as they follow the heroic example of Joshua, that great champion of the faith whose life points us to Jesus Christ.

All children are welcome, from age 4 to completion of 6^th grade, so invite your neighbors, cousins, and friends! Costumed storytellers, personalized “training manuals,” lively singing, theme-related crafts and outdoor recreation, as well as tasty snacks, create an exciting summertime adventure.

Olympian runs daily from Monday, July 25^th through Friday, July 29^th, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, with a Closing Program Friday evening, at 4406 Longfellow Street, 32210.  For information and transportation, call the church office at 389-4043, or register on-line at www.ortegapres.org.

See you at the starting block!

Running the Race of a Lifetime!

Ortega Presbyterian Church invites your children to run with Olympian 2016, the exciting, fun-filled, and significant summertime Vacation Bible School adventure! Trained, caring “Coaches” guide young “Athletes” though action-packed, meaningful activities as they follow the heroic example of Joshua, that great champion of the faith whose life points us to Jesus Christ.

All children are welcome, from age 4 to completion of 6^th grade, so invite your neighbors, cousins, and friends! Costumed storytellers, personalized “training manuals,” lively singing, theme-related crafts and outdoor recreation, as well as tasty snacks, create an exciting summertime adventure.

Olympian runs daily from Monday, July 25^th through Friday, July 29^th, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, with a Closing Program Friday evening, at 4406 Longfellow Street, 32210.  For information and transportation, call the church office at 389-4043, or register on-line at www.ortegapres.org.

See you at the starting block!

Free adult painting sessions with wine, pink champagne, snacks and angels to paint. To RSVP no later than day before, visit http://whoozin.com/4FD-QGM-K3D6

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/.

Running the Race of a Lifetime!

Ortega Presbyterian Church invites your children to run with Olympian 2016, the exciting, fun-filled, and significant summertime Vacation Bible School adventure! Trained, caring “Coaches” guide young “Athletes” though action-packed, meaningful activities as they follow the heroic example of Joshua, that great champion of the faith whose life points us to Jesus Christ.

All children are welcome, from age 4 to completion of 6^th grade, so invite your neighbors, cousins, and friends! Costumed storytellers, personalized “training manuals,” lively singing, theme-related crafts and outdoor recreation, as well as tasty snacks, create an exciting summertime adventure.

Olympian runs daily from Monday, July 25^th through Friday, July 29^th, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, with a Closing Program Friday evening, at 4406 Longfellow Street, 32210.  For information and transportation, call the church office at 389-4043, or register on-line at www.ortegapres.org.

See you at the starting block!