Special events, lectures, demonstrations, workshops, exhibitions, concert.

Sun., Mar. 1, 7 p.m., Lakewood Presbyterian Church, 2001 University Blvd. West Contact Lakewood Presbyterian Church at (904) 733-8055 or [email protected] for more information.

Mon., Mar. 2, 7 p.m., Garden Club of Jacksonville, 1005 Riverside Ave. Tatyana Vanberg, horticulturist, will speak on “Propagating Perennials” Open to the public. Contact Donn Elliott, [email protected] for details

Sponsored by Friends of Jacksonville Public Library, sale includes $10 bag of books deal as well as half price books.

Live music, speakers, cooking demonstrations, beer garden, kids’ zone, pie-eating contest, raffles, scavenger hunt and more. Organized by The Girls Gone Green.

Opening day presented by VyStar Credit Union kicks off with a parade; food, arts and crafts vendors, music and more.

Free dance festival featuring Florida Ballet, Fuego Flamenco and Unforced Rhythm Dance Company

Keitha Nelson to host performances by area church musical groups and other local musicians to benefit UCOM UrbanServ, Inc.

Forum on the proposal to dredge/deepen the St. John’s River, moderated by Dr. Georgette Dumont. Participants can comment/ask questions about the proposal

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

The 8th Annual Alexandra and Mark Miller Speaker Series presents Ellen and Paul Chute as guest speakers for a relationship workshop. The free event is part of the Jewish Healing Network programming at Jewish Family[...]

The 8th Annual Alexandra and Mark Miller Speaker Series presents Ellen and Paul Chute as guest speakers for a relationship workshop. The free event is part of the Jewish Healing Network programming at Jewish Family[...]

999 Anastasia Blvd, St Augustine, FL. Thanks to the resident alligators, wading birds like Snowy Egret, Great Egret, Wood Stork and Tricolored Heron make the Alligator Farm their nesting site. Spring is THE time to see these[...]

Free annual music festival benefits Children’s Home Society of Florida; includes Crafternoon, Artisan Market, Food Village.

  The program will be “If You Plant it, Birds Will Come.” The speaker is Dave Korlacki, The Plant Man. Swaim Memorial United Methodist Church, 1620 Naldo Ave.

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

11964 Mandarin Rd, Jacksonville, FL. The park boasts ancient live oak trees draped with Spanish moss and sits on the edge of the St. Johns River. We will be looking for migrating birds and local residents. Leader:[...]

1445 Millcoe Rd, Jacksonville, FL. We’ll explore some of the trails of this 120-acre nature preserve in urban Jacksonville, just off Monument Road, looking for resident birds; including Barred Owl, Prothonotary Warbler, Great-crested Flycatcher, Black-and-White warbler, and[...]

All boys and girls, infants through age six are welcome to model Willie’s spring fashions.

Hosted by Tehila’s Pilates, the documentary film is about the philosophy, lifestyle, movement, and world of Pilates. Told through the eyes of elders, world-renowned Pilates instructors, and everyday people who have been transformed by the[...]

Hendricks Avenue Baptist Church presents First Coast Reflections, an exhibit of Jacksonville photographer and author Mary Atwood, opening with a reception and book signing of Historic Homes of Florida’s First Coast, on Wednesday, March 25,[...]

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

The Ixia Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society will hold its monthly General Meeting on Thursday, March 26, 2015 at the Regency Square Library. The meeting is open to the public and will begin[...]

Ted Munn in Concert: “A Little Help from My Friends”

Lunch provided by Tijuana Flat. 100 percent of proceeds stay local to help feed the homeless.

A night of boots and bling honoring Sheriff John Rutherford; a benefit for PAL (Police Athletic League). For tickets, information or sponsorship opportunities, contact Renee Naugton.

Holy Week Labyrinth Walk, beginning March 29. South Jacksonville Presbyterian Church, 2137 Hendricks Ave., (904) 396-0567 Sunday noon – 6pm, Monday – Wednesday 9am – 7pm, Thursday – Friday 9am – 6pm. Maundy Thursday service[...]

Run or bike as many loops of the Acosta Bridge as possible to raise funds for the Jaren Bynum Scholarship Fund for students in the mentoring program at Julia Landon College Preparatory. Family street fair[...]