Heartland Hospice will host a Memorial Service open to all on November 2, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. in Memorial Park, 1620 Riverside Avenue.  Anyone who would like to honor and remember loved ones are welcome.[...]

Music through the Ages Nov. 2, 6 p.m., All Saints Episcopal church, 4171 Hendricks Avenue Annual free concert series features the University of North Florida Orchestra, celebrating the 129th anniversary of All Saints. (904) 737-8488[...]

Mon., Nov. 3, 6:30 p.m. Board meeting; 7:30 meeting, Garden Club of Jacksonville, 1005 Riverside Ave. Larry Figart, Urban Forestry agent, will speak on pruning and grafting. Contact Donn Elliott, (904) 635-7318, [email protected]

Fri., Nov. 7, 2-8 p.m.; Sat. Nov. 8, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sun., Nov. 9, Noon to 5 p.m., Tues., Nov. 11, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sat., Nov. 15, 10 a.m. to 4[...]

Annual Boy Scout Troop 2 spaghetti (meat or vegetarian) dinner to benefit the Scouts; $7/person; eat-in or take-out.

The Parent Teacher Association will organize a Fall Festival with bounce houses, a toy general store, sandy candy, face painting, water based tattoos, cake walks, a popcorn stand and more. To sponsor at any level,[...]

Conference to address depression, delirium and dementia to help those who provide informal caregiving to older adults. To register call (904) 202-4AGE or go to agewell-caregivers-conference.eventbrite.com. Fee is $35; parking is free.

Twenty local bands will play on more than a dozen porches in Historic Springfield – Jacksonville’s oldest existing and original front-porch neighborhood –  along a walkable route. www.jacksonvilleporchfest.org

Catholic Charities Jacksonville will partner with Ovinté for a wine and food tasting fundraiser event with more than 200 wines to taste and purchase and 26 food vendors. Performing live will be The Chris Thomas[...]

Patriotic music by Navy Band Southeast, pre-order picnic dinners available or bring your own; water, beer, wine available for purchase. Sales benefit Memorial Park Association. Go to www.eventbrite.com to pre-order meal ((click on Discover, then[...]

A political power couple will come to Jacksonville as a part of the Florida Forum Series. The event will benefit the Women’s Board of Wolfson Children’s Hospital. (904) 202-2886 or www.womensboardwch.com

The tasting of signature dishes prepared by local chefs and the bidding for a private meal preparation will benefit the March of Dimes. Tickets are $150 and Tables are $1,800. (904) 398-2821 or www.marchofdimes.org  

Carnival games, a mechanical bull, rock wall, Ferris wheel, zip line, food, and more will be located on the school grounds. (904) 387-2841

Guests will be served a simple meal by local celebrities. Take home a bowl that was handmade by Jacksonville area senior citizens or students. Individual tickets are $30, non-profit tables are $300 and corporate tables[...]

More than 60 vendors will gather to benefit the Junior League of Jacksonville. Tickets are $7 for individuals and $10 for couples. (904) 387-9927

Fundraiser to celebrate the river and support the organization’s advocacy, outreach, and education programs. (904) 256-7591 or www.stjohnsriverkeeper.org

Volunteers will package more than 500,000 meals of rice and beans or mac ‘n cheese. All participants will receive a goody bag valued at over $150. www.hungerfight.org  

Individuals and teams of walkers fundraise for the American Diabetes Association. (904) 730-7200  

Sample more than 300 wines in the historic Riverside neighborhood. The charitable fall festival features food vendors, live entertainment and shopping. Limited one-way free transportation from 8-11 p.m. For more information, visit http://riversidewinefest.com or call[...]

Attendants may partake in cocktails, dancing, dinner, and a silent auction to benefit River Garden Hebrew Home and Wolfson Health and Aging Center. (904) 886-8431 or www.rivergarden.org

For most people, the holiday season is a festive time filled with family, friends, food, fun, and of course gifts!  Sadly, some children have never felt the warmth and joy this special season brings.  Children’s[...]