JaxParks is bringing residents together for good music and good eats with its new initiative, the Sunday Music Series, a free three-part event featuring local music artists and food trucks.

Spots are available for JaxParks’ free Spring Break camps. From March 9-13, participants will enjoy a full day (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.) of activities including fitness, sports, arts and crafts, and more. Parents and guardians may contact the following sites to register children or for more information:

The City’s Neighborhoods Department is encouraging neighborhood organizations to apply for its inaugural Neighborhood Awards, which will highlight community groups that have excelled in improving Jacksonville for its citizens. The deadline to apply is March 6; visit coj.net/NeighborhoodAwards to download the application packet.

Looking for a summer job? Love to swim? Consider serving your community as a lifeguard. Training classes* begin in March.

Celebrate Spring in Hemming Park

Friends of Hemming Park is proud to host events in Hemming Park located at 135 W. Monroe Street in the heart of Downtown Jacksonville. All activities listed below are free and open to the public.

The City of Jacksonville invites residents and visitors to the Ford on Bay located at 288 East Bay St. Jacksonville, Florida 32202 to visit the annual World of Nations Celebration. The celebration is a cultural destination that provides wonderful sights, sounds, and tastes from a diverse array of nations.

Friends of Hemming Park is proud to host events in Hemming Park located at 135 W. Monroe Street in the heart of Downtown Jacksonville. All activities listed below are free and open to the public.

In observance of Presidents’ Day, several City government offices and facilities will be closed Monday, Feb. 17.