Allied Universal, a leading facility services company and the largest security force in North America with over 150,000 employees, will host a professional security personnel hiring event on Tuesday, January 10 from 10 am to 3 p.m. at the Allied Universal branch office in Jacksonville at 9428 Baymeadows Road, Suite 170.  We invite The Resident Community News Group, Inc to feature this hiring event.

Allied Universal is hiring and training new security officers, account managers, supervisors and dispatchers. Qualified candidates must meet the following minimum requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalency
• Be at least 18 years old (21 years old for positions that require driving)
• Successfully complete a pre-employment background investigation and pre-employment drug/alcohol test
• Display exceptional customer service and communication skills
• Possess intermediate computer skills to utilize innovative, wireless technology at client sites

Company benefits include medical insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, accident insurance, 401(k), holidays and more. Allied Universal is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce.

View additional January hiring events at: http://www.aus.com/Careers/Southeast-Hiring-Events.

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.

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.

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 for decoration  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. 

Space is limited. Register at artsjax.org.

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/.

The Jacksonville Transportation Authority will be hosting a public meeting on the Jacksonville Regional Transportation Center (JRTC), a regional multi-modal transportation facility. The JRTC  will be located in the heart of the LaVilla area. The state-of-the-art complex will integrate key local, regional and intercity services in one location. Please join JTA to hear more about this iconic facility. The purpose is to update the businesses and residents in the area and anyone else that is interested.  They will also get a chance to meet the designers and contractor.

Buffet breakfast, networking: 7-8:15 a.m.

Program: 8:30 a.m. with keynote speaker Bertice Berry, Ph.D.,

Tickets on sale through Friday, January 6 at JaxMLKbreakfast.com