Featured Past Events

Philadelphia Union Major League Soccer Game

February 15, 2013 - February 15, 2013 7:30 p.m.

EverBank Field 7:30 p.m.

On Feb. 15, 2013, the Philiadelphia Union will face another Major League Soccer team, to be announced in the near future, starting at 7:30 p.m. There will be a free youth clinic at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena box office and online at Ticketmaster.com.

NASCAR #Gen6 Road to Daytona Fueled by Sunoco

February 12, 2013 - February 12, 2013 11 a.m.

City Hall - St. James
117 West Duval Street
Jacksonville, Florida 32202 11 a.m.

As NASCAR gears up to kick off its 2013 season with the Daytona 500, Mayor Alvin Brown will publically acknowledge NASCAR’s commitment to continuing Florida’s proud reputation as the Birthplace of Speed.

U.S. Women's National Soccer Team vs. Scotland

February 09, 2013 - February 09, 2013 5 p.m.

EverBank Field 5 p.m.

Kickoff is scheduled for 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, with broadcast information to be announced at a later date. The announcement adds to a growing list of events that are each raising the profile of professional soccer in Jacksonville. Last May, the U.S. Men’s National Team helped to draw a crowd of more than 45,000 fans to EverBank Field to break a regional attendance record for a match of its kind. Last week, Mayor Alvin Brown announced a Major League Soccer presence in Jacksonville through a three-year agreement with the Philadelphia Union to play annual exhibition matches starting Feb. 15.

30th Anniversary of Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Commission

February 07, 2013 - February 07, 2013 6 to 7:30 p.m.

City Hall - St. James, Atrium
117 West Duval Street
Jacksonville, Florida 32202 6 to 7:30 p.m.

The Keep Jacksonville Beautiful (KJB) Commission will host an educational fundraiser to honor Florida Times-Union columnist Ron Littlepage for his work to promote a cleaner environment. The event will also recognize site captains, sponsors, volunteers, partners and organizations for their efforts to beautify Jacksonville during KJB events last year.

2013 Water Education Festival

February 02, 2013 - February 02, 2013 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Museum of Science & History (MOSH)
1025 Museum Circle
Jacksonville, Florida 32207
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The City of Jacksonville’s Environmental Protection Board, The Museum of Science & History (MOSH), and the St. Johns Riverkeeper will come together this Saturday to host the 2013 Water Education Festival.

Household Hazardous Waste & E-Waste Mobile Collection

February 02, 2013 - February 02, 2013 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Ed Austin Regional Park
3450 Monument Road
Jacksonville, Florida 32225
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The City of Jacksonville Solid Waste Division is collecting household hazardous waste and electronic waste at a mobile collection event this Saturday, Feb. 2.

Davis Cup: USA vs. Brazil

February 01, 2013 - February 03, 2013

Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena

Purchase your tickets now to come support the U.S. Davis Cup Team in its 2013 first round tie against Brazil Feb. 1-3 in Jacksonville, Fla.

DAWN Program Winter Graduation

January 30, 2013 - January 30, 2013 3 p.m.

City Hall – City Council Chambers
117 West Duval Street
Jacksonville, Florida 32202
3 p.m.

The City of Jacksonville’s Developing Adults With Necessary Skills (DAWN) Program will host a graduation ceremony for thirteen young women and seven 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.

Free Career Counseling Sessions for Veterans

January 24, 2013 - January 24, 2013 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

City Hall – Suite 120
117 W. Duval Street
Jacksonville, Florida 32202 3 p.m. 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.

Black History Month Calendar Unveiling

January 17, 2013 - January 17, 2013 4 p.m.

Main Library
Hicks Auditorium
303 Laura Street North
Jacksonville, Florida 32202 4 p.m.

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.

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