Making friends around the world with CISV
This summer when we were 11 years old, we went to a CISV Village in Trento, Italy. We spent four weeks in a camp with kids from 11 different countries along with two 16-year-olds from two other countries who were Junior Counselors. We went with our fun adult leader and another girl from Gainesville. We […]
Beautiful dancing gives back to children
The opening line in Disney’s song, “A dream is a wish your heart makes” reflects the spirit of Jacksonville’s Community Nutcracker Ballet. Artistic Directors Dulce Anaya, Beth Marks, Debra Peters Rankin and Mark Spivak‘s dream – a production which would give back to the community and give more dancers performance opportunities – is a reality. […]
21st Annual event honors The Frisches
Arlene and Dr. Tony Adelson and Diane and Dr. Mitchell Rothstein combined forces to co-chair the 21st River Garden Gala, honoring Lilo and Harry Frisch. The Nov. 16 event, held at the Renaissance Resort at the World Golf Hall of Fame property, is the foundation’s major annual fundraising event in support of River Garden’s mission […]
A RECIPE FOR HEALTHY BABIES BENEFIT THROWN AT OMNI
Patrons raised glasses in celebration of the 75th anniversary of the March of Dimes even as they raised forks at its 2013 Signature Chefs Auction, Nov. 21 at the Omni Hotel Jacksonville. The fun and the food never stopped as attendees moved from silent auction and cocktails to gourmet dishes served up by chefs, including […]
A DIVINE LOCATION FOR A CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
Treaty Oak Park, in all its majesty, was the venue for the 10th annual Festival d’Vine. Patrons of the outdoor event contributed to the Catholic Charities Emergency Assistance Program through purchases of wine. “Our Festival d’Vine is a wonderful, fun event that grows every year. Most importantly, it enables Catholic Charities to help families who […]
SIPPIN’ THE REDS AND WHITES, ENJOYIN’ THE BLUES FOR NFSSE
Supporters of the North Florida School of Special Education packed Daryl Bunn Studios in Riverside on Nov. 8 to enjoy live music, student artwork and cuisine from Biscottis, Designed Events, Inc., Liz Grenamyer Catering, and the NFSSE Culinary Team. Wines from Kenwood Vineyards, Trinchero Family Estates, and Republic National Distributing Company were served to patrons […]
ANGELS OF THE ARTS TREATED TO SONG AND DANCE
The Cathedral Arts Project hosted its Angels of the Arts reception on Oct. 16 at the beautiful Ponte Vedra Beach home of Frank and Marisa Martire. The annual event recognizes the generous contributions made to Cathedral Arts Project’s mission by its major donors and supporters.
OYSTERS ABOUND FOR ANNUAL ROAST
The annual Riverkeeper Oyster Roast – known as one of the best parties of the season – was held Nov. 22 at the Garden Club. Supporters know this is one of the most important fundraising events to help continue the St. Johns Riverkeeper’s advocacy, outreach and education programs in support of the area’s greatest natural […]
Saws, shapers and sanders get put to good use
Woodworkers Club holds annual toy fair The 24th annual Jacksonville Woodworkers Club Toy Fair on Nov. 16 was the culmination of ten and a half months of cutting, gluing, shaping and sanding and resulted in 4,460 wooden toys. Or, as club president Margaret Miller noted, “over 10,000 wheels.” Chet Davis, project coordinator, said the club […]
