May 28, 2012 – Florida Striders Memorial Day 5K
Get your Memorial Day started with a nice run (or walk) in the Florida Striders Track Club Memorial Day 5K in Orange Park, Florida.
The race starts at First Place Sports in Orange Park, and finishes at the Orange Park Town Hall, including a tour along the tree-lined streets of Doctors Lake Drive.
- The 5K race starts at 8 AM.
- TECH Shirts for all pre-registered 5K runners, and medals for all finishers.
- The FREE 1 Mile Fun Run starts at 9AM, with awards for all finishers.
And the Sunshine Rotary Club of Orange Park is holding a pancake breakfast.
For more information and to register, please visit the Florida Striders website.
May 20, 2012 – Walk for Lupus Now – Jacksonville
Jayla’s Smile organization is sponsoring a Walk for Lupus in Jacksonville, Florida on Sunday, May 20, 2012.
Jayla’s Smile organization is a group created by an 8 year old who was diagnosed with Lupus, and her mother. The organization works with children in Jacksonville communities as well as other local non-profit organizations with a focus on ailing children.
The Walk for Lupus in Jacksonville will cover the perimeter of the scenic A. Phillip Randolph Heritage Park, and for those who can, will include a second lap.
Caring and knowing people will be at this opportunity for the Lupus community to come together, to learn how to better live with Lupus, and raise awareness of the disease in their local communities.
If you have a friend or loved one suffering from Lupus, you know how this chronic, autoimmune disease can damage any part of the body (skin, joints, and/or organs inside the body).
Register and purchase a tee shirt for the Walk for Lupus Now in Jacksonville at Jayla’s Smile website or at Eventbrite.
Learn more about Lupus at the Lupus Foundation of America website and at the Jayla’s Smile organization website
May 19, 2012 – Stop Bullying Now – 1 Mile Fun Walk
Enjoy a scenic 1 mile Fun Walk in downtown Jacksonville with your children.
Learn how to stop bullying with former Jacksonville Jaguar Ernest Wilford and WJXT TV 4 Crime Analyst Ken Jefferson.
$15 Registration includes:
- participation in the Fun Walk
- breakfast
- an event t-shirt
- admission to the MOSH (Museum of Science & History).
The Walk starts at 8:30 AM, at the Museum of Science & History (which is also where the Fun Walk will end).
All proceeds from this fundraiser will go to Mental Health America’s Bullying Prevention Programs.
To learn more about the Stop Bullying Now 1 Mile Fun Walk, the Mental Health America organization, and to Register for the Fun Walk, please visit the Mental Health America of North East Florida website.
May 5, 2012 – Tees for Tatas Golf Tournament
Enjoy a day of activity and fun at the 8th Annual Cliff’s Bar and Grill Charity Golf Tournament – Tees for Tatas
11:00AM Sign in and Bloody Mary Party at Cliff’s
1:00PM Tees for Tatas Shotgun Start at
Mill Cove Golf Club 1700 Monument Road
6:30PM Steak Dinner and Awards Presentation at
Cliff’s Bar & Grill
8:00PM Post Party with more chance
drawings and music by Big Engine!
Please Note – Registration form must be received by April 30, 2012.
The 8th Annual Cliff’s Bar and Grill Charity Golf Tournament will raise funds for Bands Against Breast Cancer, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to educating women in the battle for early detection of breast cancer, financially assisting those going through treatment for breast cancer and supporting innovative breast cancer research.
The tournament includes:
- Greens Fees
- Cart
- Bloody Mary Party
- Tickets for Drink on Course
- Steak Dinner and Prizes
With prizes for
- 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Teams
- Last Place Team
- Best Dressed Pink Team
- Longest Drive
- Closest to the Pin
- Chance to Win a New Car from George Moore Chevrolet with a
- Hole in One!
- * Mulligans Available * 50/50 Drawing *
- * Chance Drawings *
For more information, and the Tees for Tatas Golf Tournament Registration Form PDF, please visit the Bands Against Breast Cancer website.
April 28, 2012 – Mandarin Biathlon
For some good exercise on the land and on the water, and to raise money for a good cause, the Mandarin Biathlon on Saturday, April 28, can be a memorable experience.
All proceeds from the race will benefit the Mandarin Museum and Historical Society.
- The Kayak portion of the Mandarin Biathlon is 5.78 miles. It starts at Walter Jones Park, travels around Mandarin Point to Mandarin Park.
- The Run/walk portion of the Mandarin Biathlon is 3.9 miles- starts at Mandarin Park and travels along Mandarin Rd, Brady Rd, and Flynn, to finish back at Walter Jones Park.
This race is open to men, women, and relay teams, and will start at 6:30 the morning of the Biathlon, with arrivals and Kayak drop offs at Walter Jones Park.
NO REGISTRATION DAY OF THE RACE. – NO REFUNDS. – SHOULD BE A BEAUTIFUL COURSE.
For registration, and more information about the race, please visit the Mandarin Museum and Historical Society website.
April 22, 2012 – DLC Nurse & Learn Golf Tournament
Get some good exercise for a good cause by joining in the 13th Annual Developmental Learning Center Nurse & Learn Golf Tournament at the beautiful Deer Creek Country Club.
DLC Nurse and Learn, Inc is a special education school and non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to meeting all of the needs of special needs children in a loving, positive atmosphere.
- The Tournament starts Sunday, April 22, 2012, at 1:30 PM.
- If you are a non-golfer, you can still enter for a nice dinner and prizes.
- Each team will consist of four players in a best ball scramble.
To sign up for the Tournament, please see the DLC Golf PDF, or visit the DLC Nurse & Learn website for more information.
April 14, 2012 – Earth Day at Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens will celebrate Earth Day 2012 from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 14, with Party for the Planet.
Environmental and conservation booths at the Zoo will be sharing how to take care of our Earth, throughout the day, with
- children’s activities
- entertainment
- prize drawings
For example, the Zoo will be teaching how to properly dispose of environmentally hazardous 6-pack rings and monofilament fishing lines.
Jax Zoo has a Special Admission Offer for Earth Day – bring electronic recycling or at least 5 pounds of recyclable paper for a coupon for $2 off one General Zoo Admission ticket. Each member of your group can bring their own recyclables for a $2 coupon. Acceptable recyclable items and where to turn them in are listed on the Jacksonville Zoo website.
Please note, the Zoo is NOT ACCEPTING ALL Recyclable Items; Zoo staff and volunteers maintain the right to refuse certain items if they are not on the list of acceptable recyclable items on the Zoo website.
April 7, 2012 – SML Women’s 5K Run/Walk & Children’s Fun Run
Fitness fun for the whole family – join thousands from the Jacksonville, Florida community on Saturday morning, April 7, 2012, for the Shannon Miller Lifestyle Women’s 5K and 1 Mile Children’s Fun Run!
The Children’s 1 Mile Fun Run will start at 8:00 a.m., followed by the Women’s 5K Run/Walk starting at 8:30 a.m.
Visit race vendors and enjoy the SML community Health Fair, featuring FREE health screenings.
Plan on a day of family health and fitness fun at the Jacksonville Landing in downtown Jax!
- Proceeds from the race will benefit the Shannon Miller Foundation to fight childhood obesity.
To register, and for sponsorship information, 2012 vendor agreement, volunteering, and frequently asked questions, please visit the Shannon Miller Lifestyle website.
March 31, 2012 – Jacksonville Walk the Talk for Epilepsy
Enjoy a walk for a good cause and join the fundraising Walk the Talk on Saturday, March 31, 2012, at Memorial Park.
Funds raised will support The Epilepsy Foundation of Florida (EFOF), which provides many services to individuals and their families, regardless of their financial situation, including resource materials, support groups, and Children’s Camp.
Walk the Talk Registration starts at 8:00AM; the Walk starts at 9:00AM.
- Registration is FREE, though EFOF requests each walker to raise at least $50 to receive a t-shirt.
For more information about the Walk, or to sponsor a walker if you can’t attend the Walk, please visit the Epilepsy Foundation of Florida (EFOF) website.
March 17, 2012 – St. Johns River Cleanup
The City of Jacksonville’s 17th Annual St. Johns River Celebration Cleanup gives us a chance to give back to nature and help the St. Johns River on Saturday, March 17.
From 8 a.m. until 11 am, join other volunteers in collecting litter and debris from the St. Johns River, at multiple sites around Jacksonville.
Pre-registration is not required, but volunteers 18 and under MUST be accompanied by an adult.
Students can receive community service hour certificates.
There will be Site Captains at each Cleanup location, to register volunteers and provide trash bags, gloves, and Tickets.
- Tickets may be redeemed for refreshments and t-shirts from Noon until 2 p.m. at Riverside Arts Market (while supplies last), with parking at Fidelity Bank.
For River Cleanup site locations and more information, please visit the 17th Annual St. Johns River Celebration Cleanup web page.
March 10, 2012 – The GATE River Run
This will be the 35th annual GATE River Run.
Last year over 21,000 runners and walkers participated in the three featured events, and this year should be even bigger and better. The course starts and finishes at the EverBank Field stadium, home of the Jacksonville Jaguars, and takes participants through downtown Jacksonville, across two bridges, and through many scenic, historic, and beautiful neighborhoods. Live bands will be performing at different locations along the course to keep the adrenaline going. The course also provides multiple water stations and medical stations along the route, and then there is the Publix Post Race Celebration.
There will be a 15K, a 5K, and a Junior River Run.
Each 15K participant will receive an adidas technical shirt and a finisher medal.
To volunteer to help, to register, and for more information, please visit the GATE River Run website.
February 25, 2012 – Daily’s Ortega River Run
Whether you are looking for a 1 Mile Fun Run or a 5 Mile Grand Prix Race, or even a nice Walk, the Daily’s Ortega River Run has the Saturday family event for you.
The Ortega River Run starts and ends at St. Mark’s Episcopal Day School, at the intersection of Ortega Boulevard.
The day’s events will include:
- t-shirts for all runners, and awards
- a Family Friendly Street Fair
- the famous Spaghetti Dinner hosted by Boy Scout Troup 26
- refreshments and food samples from local restaurants
For more information about this historic race, Registration, and a map, please visit the Ortega River Run web page.
February 23, 2012 – St. Vincent’s HealthCare Heart Screening
February is American Heart Month, when all Americans are encouraged to learn more about preventing heart disease by living heart-healthy lives.
“Heart disease kills an estimated 630,000 Americans each year, and, including stroke, is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States.”, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
You are at higher risk of heart disease if you are:
• A woman age 55 or older
• A man age 45 or older
• Or a person with a family history of early heart disease
St. Vincent’s HealthCare is offering Heart Screening on Thursday, February 23, 2012 -
- Blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol and BMI (body mass index) screening
- AngioScreen testing
- Plus metabolic screening
- One-to-one counseling from a panel of medical experts available to answer questions and discuss your results
Time:
8:00 AM until 12:00 Noon
Location:
St. Vincent’s Medical Center Southside
4201 Belfort Road
Jacksonville, FL 32216
To find out more and Register for this event, please visit the St. Vincent’s HealthCare Heart Screening web page.
February 12, 2012 – 26.2 with Donna
Be part of the 26.2 with Donna – The National Marathon to Finish Breast Cancer – is the only U.S. marathon dedicated solely to raising funds to end breast cancer; Sunday, February 12, 2012.
“Our mission is to passionately produce world class running events to raise funds for ground breaking breast cancer research and empower women living with breast cancer.”
The marathon, half-marathon and relay events will begin near the Mayo Clinic Campus in Jacksonville, Florida and follows a spectator lined course through the unique beach communities of Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach and Atlantic Beach.
To register for the race, for more information about the race, a course description and map, Race Weekend events, and more, please visit the 26.2 with Donna website.
February 3, 2012 – National Wear Red Day
Join in the Celebration of National Wear Red Day at the Avenues Mall on Friday, February 3, 2012, from 3:30 to 8:30PM.
The American Heart Association is holding an All Gender Casting Call to hear your (and your family’s) stories about how heart disease has effected your family – both struggles and triumphs, at the casting call held on National Wear Red Day.
All women over 18 who participate in the casting call will be considered for submission to the National Go Red For Women casting call in the spring of 2012.
Heart disease is the number ONE killer; make it your mission to save a life by sharing your story at this National Wear Red Day event!
For more information, please visit the Go Red for Women.org website, and the Avenues Mall on Facebook.
January 28, 2012 – A Walk in the Woods
There will actually be two Walks in the Woods at Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens on Saturday, January 28: one fitness and one casual.
Both Walks in the Woods are fun and informative.- Both Walks in the Woods start at the front kiosk, and are free and open to the public.
At 8:00 am, the Fitness walk:
A solid three mile hike through the Arboretum’s trails with a Biologist/Naturalist. A great way to kick-off the weekend.
At 9:30 am, the Casual nature walk:
A walk through the Arboretum’s trails to learn all about the 13 ecosystems through which they pass.
Jacksonville Arboretum and Gardens holds Walk in the Woods on the fourth Saturday of each month.
Please contact Jacksonville Arboretum and Gardens – info@jacksonvillearboretum.org – to let them know if you will need special accommodations.
For more information please visit the Jacksonville Arboretum and Gardens website.
January 8 – Kicks For Sticks 5k and Mile Fun Run
The race is brought to you by The Crosse Foundation, a charitable organization of the Jacksonville Bullies, which was founded to help support and grow the sport of lacrosse.
“We use lacrosse to help our local youth learn about sportsmanship, teamwork and to open doors for some of our young people to receive college scholarships, and the 5K is our biggest fundraiser of the year,” said foundation spokesperson Brianne Toole.
The time and place: Sunday, Jan. 8 at the Jacksonville Landing in downtown Jacksonville.
Kicks for Sticks 5K begins at 9 a.m., followed by a Kicks for Sticks Fun Run at 9:05 a.m.
Biggest Loser Season 11 – The Purple Team, Olivia Ward and HannahCurlee, will be making a guest appearance and running in the Kicks for Sticks 5k. Bring your camera because there will also be a meet and greet after the race from 10-12.
Also meet and greet the players of Jacksonville Bullies and the Jacksonville Bullies Dance Team, The Belles.
For more information, and to Register for the races, please visit the Jacksonville Bullies Lacrosse Facebook page.
December 31 – Vystar Gator Bowl 5K Run
If you enjoy running or walking as part of your exercise routine, you should register for the Gator Bowl VyStar 5K Run, which starts at 10am at the Jacksonville Landing.
This annual New Year’s Eve event draws thousands of local and national participants. The course runs through downtown and along Jacksonville’s scenic Riverwalk.
Participants in the Gator Bowl VyStar 5K Run can also make a $10 donation to Wolfson Children’s Hospital and receive a red arm band, bearing the name of a child who is a patient.
For more information, and to register for this race, please visit the Vystar Gator Bowl 5K Run web page.
November 26 to January 1 – Winter Wonderland
Snow: Every night experience snow in Florida as the Amphitheatre turns into
* * * * * * * W i n t e r W o n d e r l a n d * * * * * * *
* * * * * Ice Skating * * * * * The Igloo Ski Lounge * * * * *
* * * Frost Kingdom Express Train * * * * Ice Slide * * * *
The Elf Village: This unique and magical interactive experience is great for kids! Explore a variety of elf houses, each with their own unique details!
Visits from Santa (through 12/24): Kids of all ages are welcome to come out and visit with Santa Claus! Don’t forget to bring your wish list and drop it off for Santa in our oversized North Pole mailbox!
* * * * * Sleigh Rides * * * * * Blizzard Bounce * * * * * Obstacle Course * * * * * Games * * * * *
For directions, prices, times and more information, please see the Winter Wonderland website.
December 17 – Festival of Trees Children’s Holiday Program
The Jacksonville Public Library and the Junior League of Jacksonville continue a holiday tradition with the Festival of Trees Children’s Holiday Programs.
Families are invited to come to the alligator couch in the Children’s department of the Main Library to:
- hear a story
- participate in a craft.
Holiday trees decorated and donated by the Junior League will be displayed in the Children’s Department at the Main Library through December 30.
At 2pm – Winter Wizard will spread the magic of the season will read a story, and then attendees may participate in a craft activity.
For more information, please visit the event listing on jax365.com, or the Junior League of Jacksonville website.
