Amplified Avondale Elevates with New Art Walk
On the last Friday evening of each month, the sidewalks of the Shoppes at Avondale transform into Amplified Avondale. This monthly “micro music art festival” is a time for friends and family to unwind on a Friday night with some food and drinks and enjoy live music performed by local bands and musicians. As of […]
Christmas in July: Wolfson Children’s annual toy drive yields $14,000
From sugarplums to silly putty, holiday cheer spread through the halls Wolfson Children’s Hospital on July 25 when Santa Claus made a special mid-year stop to distribute toys for Christmas in July. The 12th annual toy and donation drive, presented by Subaru of Jacksonville, lasted the entire month of July with community members donating nearly […]
A Safe Space for Maternal Health
Baptist Health launches The Motherhood Space Day Program Last month, Baptist Health Jacksonville officially opened the doors to The Motherhood Space Day Program, which will provide support for anyone battling perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs). PMADs is commonly referred to as postpartum depression. The Motherhood Space Day Program is a continuation of Baptish Health’s […]
Wayne’s World: A Different Idea
Repurposing JEA Headquarters into UF’s Downtown Campus Ever wonder what it takes to restore and repurpose an architectural gem in Jacksonville’s historic downtown? Wayne Wood thinks about it all the time. A founder of Riverside Avondale Preservation, Wood has been involved in saving Jacksonville’s under-appreciated architectural gems since the 1970s. His latest book, “Jacksonville’s Architectural […]
New School Year Presents Opportunity for Good Digital Habits
A new campaign is driving people to ditch cell phones for children under 13. Find out why, along with other tips for shaping good digital citizens. Each year, as summer draws to a close, families regroup and begin the transition to a school-year schedule. This transition usually involves re-commitment to, or establishment of, healthy family […]
5K to Benefit Groundwork Jacksonville
The 4th Annual VyStar Emerald 5K/10K presented by JTC Running and 1st Place Sports is headed to downtown’s riverfront on Sept. 30, 2023. The 5K and 10K Run/Walk begin at 7:30 a.m. and the 5K/10K ride follows at 9 a.m. JTC running covers all race costs so that 100% of proceeds benefit Groundwork Jacksonville, the […]
Youth and Greenscape team up for Columbus Park
In July, Greenscape hosted a service project for St. Mark’s Episcopal Youth for Christ youth group. Rising 5th and 6th graders braved the summer’s heat to provide care and maintenance for trees in Columbus Park, a pocket park on Iroquois Avenue in Ortega. The park has been stewarded by Ortega Forest resident Harrison Conyers […]
Angelwood – Soaring Possibilities
Angelwood held its annual celebration, Soaring Possibilities, on Saturday, Aug. 19, at 6 p.m. at the Sawgrass Marriott. Now in its 30th year, Angelwood announced at the event the opening of the new Angelwood Thrift Store, slated for early November 2023. The event raised more than $500,000 in support for children, adults and families living […]
Pupil Paparazzi: The Back-to-School Edition
Our vibrant community comes together in this heartwarming collection of photos celebrating the excitement of the 2023-24 school year. From the eager faces of our backpacked babies to the bittersweet smiles of their parents seeing them off to school, these snapshots embody the spirit of growth and learning. Let us remember that with each passing […]
