All Events

International Surfing Day Beach Cleanups

June 23, 2013 - June 23, 2013 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

16th Avenue South
Jacksonville Beach, Florida 32250 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The City of Jacksonville and Keep Jacksonville Beautiful (KJB) will partner with the First Coast Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation, UNF Surfrider and Jacksonville Surf Training for a beach cleanup on June 23 from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. at 16th Avenue South in Jacksonville Beach.

Free Career and Employment Counseling Seminar

June 20, 2013 - June 20, 2013 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

City Hall - St. James, Suite 120
117 West Duval Street
Jacksonville, Florida 32202 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The City of Jacksonville Military Affairs, Veterans and Disabled Services (MAVDS) department is hosting its monthly free career and employment counseling seminar for veterans and active duty military as part of the city’s commitment to assisting veterans in securing employment.

DAWN Program Summer Graduation

June 19, 2013 - June 19, 2013 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

City Hall - St. James, Council Chambers
117 West Duval Street
Jacksonville, Florida 32202 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The City of Jacksonville’s Developing Adults With Necessary Skills (DAWN) Program will host a ceremony to celebrate the graduation of two young women and seventeen young men who have completed State Department of Education requirements to earn their high school diploma. These students, while serving jail sentences, received concentrated GED instruction coupled with transitional counseling and vocational training.

Dog Adoption Showcase Event: Shelter Stars

May 31, 2013 - May 31, 2013 5:30 p.m.

Jacksonville Humane Society
8464 Beach Boulevard
Jacksonville, Florida 32216
5:30 p.m.

The Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS), the City of Jacksonville’s Animal Care & Protective Services (ACPS) and First Coast No More Homeless Pets (FCNMHP) are offering a sneak peek at the Shelter Stars available for adoption during the ASPCA Rachel Ray $100K Challenge, a nationwide competition between shelters, in which JHS is a contender. Doggie Ambassadors will meet their adoring fans and will walk the red carpet in this special showcase.

Memorial Day Observance Ceremony

May 27, 2013 - May 27, 2013 8:30 a.m. - Pre-ceremony music
9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. – Jacksonville Memorial Day Ceremony

Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Wall
1145 East Adams Street
Jacksonville, Florida 32202
Between EverBank Stadium and the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville
8:30 a.m. - Pre-ceremony music
9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. – Jacksonville Memorial Day Ceremony

Mayor Alvin Brown will be joined by U.S. Rep. Corrine Brown, U.S. Rep. Ander Crenshaw, Navy Rear Admiral Sinclair Harris and a host of state and city officials, and local military and community leaders at Jacksonville Memorial Wall for the City’s annual Memorial Day observance. The ceremony will be to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of the nation.

National Public Works Week: Site Visit

May 23, 2013 - May 23, 2013 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Adolph Wurn Park
2115 Dean Road
Jacksonville, Florida 32216
10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

In recognition of National Public Works Week, Karen Bowling, Chief Administrative Officer for the City of Jacksonville, will accompany Jim Robinson, Director of Public Works, as he visits a work crew on location to thank them for their hard work and accomplishments over the past year.

Jacksonville Jazz Festival

May 23, 2013 - May 26, 2013

Downtown Jacksonville

The annual Jacksonville Jazz Festival will take place May 23 - 26 in Downtown Jacksonville. Learn about the performers, venues, showtimes and more at www.JaxJazzFest.com.

National Public Works Week Proclamation Ceremony

May 21, 2013 - May 21, 2013 9:45 a.m.

City Hall Atrium
177 West Duval Street
Jacksonville, Florida 32202
9:45 a.m.

Karen Bowling, Chief Administrative Officer, and Cleveland Ferguson, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, will present a proclamation to Jim Robinson, Public Works Director, thanking and commending Public Works employees during National Public Works Week.

Mayor Brown's Interfaith Breakfast

May 20, 2013 - May 20, 2013 Doors open at 7:30 a.m.
Program begins at 8 a.m.

Prime Osborn Convention Center
1000 Water Street
Jacksonville, Florida 32202 Doors open at 7:30 a.m.
Program begins at 8 a.m.

Mayor Alvin Brown will host Mayor Brown’s Interfaith Breakfast on May 20 at the Prime Osborn Convention Center. The breakfast, featuring Bishop T. D. Jakes of The Potter’s House of Dallas, will focus on the theme "Faith, Family and Friends." The event will explore ways to build community partnerships that will improve education and reduce crime. During the event, Mayor Brown will launch initiatives focusing on mentoring local youth, as well as crime prevention and intervention.

Free Veteran Career Counseling Sessions

May 16, 2013 - May 16, 2013 3 to 6 p.m.

City Hall - St. James
117 West Duval Street, Suite 120
Jacksonville, Florida 32202 3 to 6 p.m.

The City of Jacksonville’s Military Affairs, Veteran and Disabled Services (MAVDS) department will host free career and employment counseling seminars for veterans and active duty military within one year of transition, as part of the City’s commitment to assisting veterans in securing employment. The session will be provided by Incepture, Inc., a leading staffing and managed solutions company in Jacksonville and a member of the City of Jacksonville/Jacksonville Military Veterans Coalition (JMVC) “Jobs for Vets” initiative.

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