New Bolles Head of School moves into San Marco
By Susanna P. Barton Resident Community News Brian Johnson and his wife Cindy were looking for a neighborhood with a sense of community and place that was convenient to the Bartram, San Jose and Ponte Vedra campuses of The Bolles School, where Brian recently was hired as head of school. They found it in San […]
Southside United Methodist Church’s Pumpkin Patch adds up for youth
By Olga Bayer Resident Community News The vernal equinox may signal the official transition from summer to fall, but nothing puts us in the mood for autumn fun and festivities quite like the Pumpkin Patch. When the north lawn or “point” of Southside United Methodist Church transforms into a sea of orange, families come out […]
Breast cancer patients’ best medicine –Friends, family, community
By Julie Kerns Garmendia Resident Community News As critical to a breast cancer patient’s treatment and recovery, is the commitment and support of a passionate team of health care providers, family, friends and caring strangers. Bonnie Verlander, Helen Ghezai Miller and Gail Gibson are deeply, forever grateful to those who stood beside them through their […]
Students Who Care essay contest
Oct. 30 — That’s the deadline for local students to submit their essays to First Coast Oncology. The Fourth Annual First Coast Oncology Students Who Care Essay Contest focuses on the power of “doing good.” Contest organizers ask high school students to write essays about “doing good” and how that affects them and those around […]
Komen North FL Race for the Cure
Oct. 20 — The 18th Annual Susan G. Komen North Florida Race for the Cure includes a 5K race that begins at 9 a.m. and a 2K fun run and walk which begins at 9:45 a.m. The festivities will be at Metropolitan Park. For more information, visit www.komennorthflorida.org.
Victory in Pink
Oct. 20 — Celebration of women who have fought breast cancer is from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at St. Johns Town Center (between Pottery Barn Kids and Ted’s Montana Grill). Activities include free samplings from Ted’s Montana Grill and Smoothie King, massages from Natural Body Spa and Shop, breast cancer survivor fashion shows and […]
Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day
Oct. 17 — Come see the Jags in their pink during the 4 p.m. home game. There will be a Buddy Check awareness event during the third quarter.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
Oct. 13 — Walks begin at 9 a.m. at San Marco’s Treaty Oak in Duval County and Best Bet in Clay County. The American Cancer Society event is sponsored by St. Vincent’s HealthCare. Women are encouraged to “put on their pink bra to fight cancer” for the event. The bra is a symbol of how […]
Halloween fun, fitness
On Oct. 19, it’s runners take your mark for the Monster Mash Dash 5K. A one-mile fun run starts at 6 p.m., and the 5K begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds. The fairgrounds are a hotspot of local fun. On Oct. 20, the Halloween Doors & More event will be wowing local families […]
