Celebrate Black History Month at JPL and receive ‘unique, informative’ calendar In keeping with its tradition of honoring Black History Month, Jacksonville Public Library will host the unveiling of the highly esteemed Black History Calendar. A new calendar is produced each year, with the artwork and contents kept confidential throughout the creative process until it is revealed to the community at the library event.
Local partners will be recognized for their commitment Mayor Alvin Brown will join Mike Fleming, Chairman, Jacksonville Military Veterans Coalition, and community business leaders to announce a milestone achievement for the Jobs For Vets program.
Animal Care and Protective Services (ACPS) will open its doors to the public in an after-hours event to support the new photography book “Better Together” produced by the Friends of Jacksonville Animals (FOJA). The group is one of the vital nonprofit agencies that provides crucial animal support and services, such as heartworm treatment for dogs, on behalf of ACPS.
Boater Registration is now open Mayor Alvin Brown is pleased to announce the Jacksonville Light Parade will be held Nov. 24 at 7 p.m. The event will be held in partnership with private organizations and local supporters, similar to the 2011 event.
Near the Lifeguard Station at Jacksonville Beach 2 Oceanfront North Jacksonville, Beach, Florida 32250 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Keep Jacksonville Beautiful is partnering with the Sea to Shore Alliance, Keepers of the Coast and other organizations to host a beach cleanup at the 4th annual Right Whale Festival, a celebration for the critically endangered North Atlantic right whales' annual return to the Southeast coast of the United States. The warm waters off the coasts of Northeast Florida, Georgia and South Carolina are the only known right whale calving areas in the North Atlantic Ocean.
Main Library Hicks Auditorium, Conference Center Level 303 Laura St. N. Jacksonville, Florida 32202 6 p.m.
“Local Patriots: A Discussion with Arab American Heroes of Jacksonville” chronicles the experiences of six residents who served in the U.S. military. Joy Batteh-Freiha and Carol Mackoul will moderate the discussion.
The 10th Annual Jacksonville Film Festival is this week, November 1 - 4. To see a full schedule, see previews of the films, events and workshops, to volunteer, or to purchase tickets. For more info please visit www.jaxfilmfest.com.
Show center will be located between 1st Ave. N and 6th Ave. N Jacksonville Beach, Florida 9:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Join the City of Jacksonville, Naval Station Mayport and City of Jacksonville Beach, City of Neptune Beach and City of Atlantic Beach as the skies and waterways of the First Coast are transformed into the backdrop for the most exciting air acts and military demonstrations in the world!
The City of Jacksonville’s Military Affairs, Veteran and Disabled Services Department will host free career and employment counseling seminars for veterans as part of the city’s commitment to assisting veterans in securing employment.