Pedestrian struck in the Shoppes of Avondale
Incident highlights vulnerability, need for plans – “Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should.” That sentiment applies equally to drivers and to pedestrians who traverse the Historic District’s retail corridors on busy streets. Unfortunately, two individuals did not take heed on the night of Mar. 8, when a pedestrian crossing St. John’s Avenue in […]
Local small businesses concerned, upset by vendor
To paraphrase Kermit, it’s not easy selling green. After a slow crawl out of the economic recession and this winter’s dismal weather, local nurseries and florists were especially hoping for a strong spring season. Those hopes were dashed – or at least daunted – by the surprise arrival of a temporary plant and flower vendor […]
Celebrity Chefs celebrate another year of success
28th Annual Celebrity Chef Tasting Luncheon Local celebrities, such as San Marco author Dorothy Fletcher and San Jose’s Richard Rosenblum as well as Jaguars Defensive Lineman Will Rackley, cooked for a cause at the 2014 Celebrity Chef Tasting Luncheon on Mar. 13, where more than 900 guests sampled the chefs’ favorite mouthwatering appetizers, exquisite entrees […]
Letting the animals out of the zoo
Leo Rasch, a preschool student at Child’s Day Out, poses with McDoor the Alligator and Emily Cunningham from the Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens. Cunningham introduced the children to a python, a skink, and an armadillo as well, on Zoo Day late last month.
Budding artists display their talents at open house
Original artwork by budding artists was offered for purchase at St. Matthew’s Catholic School, 1773 Blanding Boulevard, during the school’s annual open house for 2014 enrollment. The very talented students of art teacher Kathy Strandes proudly showed off their renderings and depictions of famous art, such as Vincent Van Gogh’s Starry Night, along with original […]
Healthy smiles start with early education
Local pediatric dentist Dr. Jila Mahajan doesn’t monkey around when it comes to her patients, but she does enlist the services of MoJo the Monkey when teaching children about dental hygiene. Children attending the Avondale Child’s Day Out program at Avondale United Methodist Church were treated to an engaging presentation in early February, learning how […]
Regional science fair winners include state qualifier
Nine students represented St. Paul’s Catholic School at the Northeast Florida Regional Science and Engineering Fair on Feb. 10 at the Morocco Shrine Auditorium with five students returning home with ribbons. The winners included Jayme Marquez, with a 4th place in Engineering, Nathan Lesser who took 3rd place also in Engineering, Henry Guild with another […]
Ortega resident finalist for UVA Jefferson Scholars Program
Sarah Irving, a senior at the Episcopal School of Jacksonville, has been named a finalist for the University of Virginia’s Jefferson Scholars Program. Only 33 students in the incoming first year class are selected for the award. The Jefferson Scholars program at UVA admits individuals of extraordinary intellectual range and depth who possess the highest […]
All you need is love
Preschool children at St. John’s Presbyterian Kindergarten and Preschool put their love into action for Valentine’s Day, making four dozen valentines with lollipops attached for children at Trinity Rescue Mission. School administrative assistant Michele Pelham and her daughters delivered the gifts, and spent time reading to the children and sharing a Veggie Tales movie with […]
