All Events

University of Florida Black Men's Health Study Released

September 25, 2012 - September 25, 2012 10 a.m.

Lynwood Roberts Room, City Hall
117 West Duval Street
Jacksonville, Florida 32202
10 a.m.

Tony Hill, federal policy director for the City of Jacksonville, and Dr. Folakemi Odedina, associate director of health disparities for the UF Shands Cancer Center, will host a forum to release and discuss the Florida Black Men’s Health Community Report, which provides a snap-shot overview of black men’s health in several Florida cities. The forum will introduce the report’s major findings and present a special screening of the WORD on Prostate Cancer educational video.

"Brown Bag" Information Exchange

September 12, 2012 - September 12, 2012 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

University of North Florida
Osprey Fountains (Residential Hall)
Osprey Ridge Road
Second Floor, Meeting Room
Jacksonville, Florida 32244
12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The Jacksonville Human Rights Commission (JHRC) and First Coast Diversity Council Jacksonville will co-host a “Brown Bag” Information Exchange on Sept. 12. Malcolm Medley, District Director of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Miami district office, will present “Current Enforcement Trends within the EEOC.” The event is free and offers the opportunity for employers, labor attorneys, human resources personnel and members of the public to gain information and engage in a discussion about issues surrounding equal employment.

Duval Legislative Delegation Rules Committee Meeting

September 11, 2012 - September 11, 2012 2 p.m.

City Hall, St. James
117 West Duval St.
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Conference Room 2C

2 p.m.

This is a public notice regarding the Duval Legislative Delegation's open meeting to discuss delegation rules of procedure.

"One In Three" Art Exhibit Opening

August 29, 2012 - August 29, 2012 3:30 p.m.

City Hall Atrium
117 West Duval Street
Jacksonville, Florida 32202
3:30 p.m.

Mayor Alvin Brown, education stakeholders and community leaders will attend the opening of the Jacksonville Public Education Fund’s traveling exhibit “ONE in THREE: Let’s Solve our Dropout Crisis.” Mayor Brown is pleased to host this significant exhibit at City Hall, as part of his continuing focus on improving public education in Jacksonville.

Purple Heart Day Ceremony

August 07, 2012 - August 07, 2012 7 p.m.

Veterans Memorial Wall
1145 East Adams Street
Jacksonville, Florida 32206 7 p.m.

The City of Jacksonville’s Military Affairs, Veterans and Disabled Services Division, along with military officials, veterans and family members, will honor Purple Heart recipients on Purple Heart Day.

9th Annual Poetry Jam

July 25, 2012 - July 25, 2012 Registration 5 :30 p.m.
Event 6 p.m.

Main Library, Hicks Auditorium, Conference Center
303 Laura Street North
Jacksonville, Florida 32202
Registration 5 :30 p.m.
Event 6 p.m.

Aspiring poets share spoken word at family-friendly event

Young people age 12 and older and adult poets are invited to perform original or published poetry at the Jacksonville Public Library’s 9th Annual Teen and Adult Poetry Jam. This non-competitive open mic event is hosted by Lydia Stewart of the Ritz Theatre and Museum.

All ages are welcome to this free poetry lovers’ program featuring family-friendly material.

Duval Legislative Delegation - Roundtable Discussion on Tuberculosis

July 19, 2012 - July 19, 2012 3:30 p.m.

City Hall, 1st Floor
Lynwood Roberts Room
117 W. Duval St.
Jacksonville, FL 32202 3:30 p.m.

The Duval Legislative Delegation will conduct a roundtable on tuberculosis Thursday, July 19, at 3:30 p.m. in the Lynwood Roberts Room.

City Council Special Meeting - Annual Budget Presentation

July 16, 2012 - July 16, 2012 9:00 a.m.

City Hall

117 W. Duval St., 1st Floor

Council Chamber

9:00 a.m.

Notice is hereby given that a Special Meeting of the Council will be held on Monday, July 16, 2012 at 9:00 a.m., in the Council Chambers, 1^st Floor, City Hall, St. James Building, located at 117 West Duval Street, Jacksonville, Florida. The Honorable Alvin Brown, Mayor – City of Jacksonville will present the 2012-2013 Annual Budget address to the Jacksonville City Council at this time.

Sister Cities International Conference

July 12, 2012 - July 14, 2012

Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront
225 East Coastline Drive
Jacksonville, Florida 32202

The 56th Sister Cities International Annual Conference connects local leaders and motivated citizens who want to have a positive impact in their community and around the globe. The Annual Conference will provide an educational and interactive environment for networking, sharing best practices, engaging elected officials, having robust roundtable discussions, and gaining knowledge about the latest trends in diplomacy. You will leave armed with the tools for connecting communities and empowering partnerships worldwide.

Beach Cleanup

July 05, 2012 - July 05, 2012

Volunteer sign-in at the following locations:

Atlantic Boulevard at the ocean
Beach Boulevard at the ocean
16TH Avenue South at the ocean
Seawalk Pavilion (Go to the end of Beach Blvd, turn left on 1st Street, the pavilion is on the right.)

The City of Jacksonville, Keep Jacksonville Beautiful and the Beaches Sea Turtle Patrol are coordinating the annual July 5 Beaches Cleanup following the Independence Day holiday.

City of Jacksonville