Grief help classes
The vacation season might be difficult for these grieving the loss of life of a beloved one, particularly throughout a pandemic. Group Hospice & Palliative Care gives Hope for the Holidays, a free workshop that helps attendees be taught methods to deal with grief throughout this time of festivities.
By serving to people decide what is correct for them and their households, they will refocus their energies on optimistic actions that honor and keep in mind their family members.
The subsequent session takes place on Friday, Nov. 19, beginning at 11 a.m. All classes are digital. To register, name (904) 407-7001.
New artwork exhibit opens Friday
Discover the Coastal Forest at an exhibit opening reception at Seashores Museum on Friday from 6 to eight p.m.
The group is welcome to affix the artists, museum members, supporters and artwork patrons for a primary take a look at Coastal Forest. Paintings will likely be obtainable for buy with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Seashores Museum.
Take a stroll by means of Coastal Forest, a collaborative exhibition highlighting Navy veteran Kristin Cronic and grasp oil painter Theresa Rykaczewski. This sequence will transport viewers right into a world filled with vibrant shade reflecting a tropical paradise.
This occasion is free to museum members with a instructed $5 donation for nonmembers. Pre-registration is required. For extra info and to preregister for this occasion, go to BeachesMuseum.org or name (904) 241-5657.
McKenzie’s Run 5K fundraiser
Assist create nice futures and empower the lives of younger folks by taking part within the twelfth annual McKenzie’s Run on Saturday.
The McKenzie Wilson Boys & Women Golf equipment present free after-school mentoring, tutoring and specialised educational packages, together with summer time enrichment programming to younger folks in our group.
A 1-mile Enjoyable Run begins at 8:30 a.m., adopted by the 5K at 9 a.m. on the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Seashore. Register on-line at https://bit.ly/3BMvgZp or for extra info, go to McKenziesRun.org.
Digital Story Time
Youngsters’s creator Connie Schofield-Morrison and illustrator Elizabeth Zunon will take part in The BookMark’s digital Story Time creator occasion on Saturday at 9 a.m., to introduce their new youngsters’s biography, “Sew by Sew: Elizabeth Hobbs Keckly Sews Her Technique to Freedom.”
The ebook introduces us to an awe-inspiring African American lady, Elizabeth Hobbs Keckly, a proficient seamstress who was born a slave — and finally purchased her freedom for herself and her son. Born in 1818, Lizzy was enslaved to a Virginian plantation proprietor. As an adolescent, Lizzy was despatched to work as the one slave on a small plantation, the place the work was limitless, and the masters handled her with unspeakable cruelty.
A brand new grasp, studying she might sew, despatched her to work for a tailor, who paid the grasp (not Lizzy) for her work.
The attractive robes that Lizzy created had been displayed within the tailor’s window and shortly attracted the eye of the wealthiest girls in Virginia. Amongst them was Mrs. Jefferson Davis, who additionally launched her to Mary Todd Lincoln. Although she first needed to borrow cash from her rich patrons to purchase her freedom, as soon as she was free, she earned cash of her personal and paid all of them again.
This inspiring story about an unsung hero is superbly illustrated with combined media together with oil paint, paper, material, ribbon, embroidery, lace and appliqué.
Signal as much as save a spot for the occasion on Crowdcast at https://bit.ly/2YudZq2. For extra info, go to BookmarkBeach.com or name (904) 241-9026.
Shredding occasion & meals drive
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Community Realty is internet hosting a free shredding occasion on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to midday, at its St. Augustine department workplace.
Members of the group are welcome to carry private paperwork and different delicate supplies, which will likely be securely shredded freed from cost by UltraShred Applied sciences. In return, the corporate encourages a donation to any of the workplace’s featured charities.
Throughout the occasion, the corporate can even gather nonperishable meals objects and financial donations to profit Pie within the Sky, St. Francis Home and Port within the Storm meals pantries in St. Johns County.
The St. Augustine actual property workplace is positioned within the SeaGrove City Middle, 112 SeaGrove Fundamental Road, Ste. 210, St. Augustine. For extra info, name (904) 471-6906 or go to FloridaNetworkRealty.com.
Vacation market
Take a look at a wide range of native wares this weekend throughout the ninth annual Vacation Market & Craft Truthful, hosted by Jacksonville Enterprise Connections, Liberty Dental Plan of Florida and different group companions. The family-friendly occasion takes place on Saturday from 10 a.m. to three p.m. at Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village.
The occasion features a Santa meet-and-greet, charity raffle, free swag baggage for the primary 30 visitors and no less than 100 distributors promoting do-it-yourself crafts, together with paintings and specialty objects from beads to blankets and extra. Liberty Dental Plan can even give out free dental kits and data to assist maintain younger smiles wholesome and vivid.
Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village is positioned at 500 South Legacy Path in St. Augustine. For extra info, go to the Jacksonville Enterprise Connections web site at https://bit.ly/3CrB3Um.
Sip, store and stretch
Get pleasure from a soothing little bit of vacation purchasing with bubbly drinks on Friday, Nov. 26, from 9:30 to 1:30 p.m. at Titanium Yoga. Instantly following is a sizzling yoga session that may aid you “Burn the Fowl” with detoxifying twists, breathwork, core workout routines and a serving of gratitude.
Join on-line at https://bit.ly/3Hp4E4y or go to TitaniumYoga.com for extra particulars.
Vacation decor demonstration
Uncover some festive new methods to decorate up your environment throughout “Dwelling for the Holidays,” a house decor demonstration and morning tea hosted by the Ribault Backyard Membership on Tuesday, Nov. 30.
From 9 a.m. to midday, the occasion additionally features a raffle and boutique. Checks, money and bank cards will likely be accepted. Tickets are $15 and seating is proscribed. The membership is positioned at 705 Second Ave. N. in Jacksonville Seashore. For reservations and extra info, name (904) 280-8487 or e mail [email protected]
WWII exhibit at library
Honor the troopers and sailors of World Conflict II with “The Street to Victory in World Conflict II by Land, Sea and Air,” an exhibit by Bob Burch on the Seashores Department Library.
The exhibit consists of fashions of U.S. army World Conflict II planes, ships, automobiles, and trains that gained the warfare. Three particular shows additionally salute America’s Korean Conflict veterans and America’s first Medal of Honor recipients, whereas associated WWII/Korean Conflict period books are included in every show.
The library is positioned at 600 Third St., Neptune Seashore, and the exhibit will likely be on show all through November. For hours, go to the Locations page at JaxPublicLibrary.org or name (904) 255-2665.
Newcomers vacation lunch
Christmas and all the trimmings arrive early this yr as Newcomers Alumnae holds its month-to-month vacation luncheon on Wednesday, Dec. 1, at Marsh Touchdown Nation Membership.
The festivities start with a efficiency of conventional vacation carols from Cornerstone Classical Academy’s second-grade refrain. Membership members and visitors will then feast on a mouth-watering meal of hearty beef lasagna, Caesar salad and a particular vacation dessert, topped off with a prosecco toast to ring within the holidays. After lunch, quite a few present playing cards and different prizes will likely be distributed.
Admission is $23 and reservations have to be made by Friday, Nov. 26. Contact [email protected] to order a seat.
The membership is positioned at 25655 Marsh Touchdown Parkway in Ponte Vedra Seashore. For extra info, contact [email protected]
Give Again Award presentation
Seashores Watch will host a digital occasion on Wednesday, Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. to current its 2021 Give Again Award. Since 2010, the Give Again Award acknowledges a company that has a considerable impression on the Seashores communities. This yr, the award goes to the Seashores Emergency Help Ministry (BEAM).
Established in 1985, BEAM offers lease, utility, meals help and case administration companies for residents or staff throughout the Seashores space communities, which incorporates Jacksonville Seashore, Neptune Seashore, Atlantic Seashore, Mayport, San Pablo and Ponte Vedra Seashore. BEAM will use the funds from the Give Again Award to help the meals help efforts.
The assembly is open to the general public, and contributors can be a part of utilizing the Zoom platform. For extra info name (904) 878-0435, e mail [email protected] or go to BeachesWatch.com.
Telephone calls from Santa
The St. Johns County Parks & Recreation Division is partnering with The North Pole to host the annual Santa Calls, Dec. 7-9. Dad and mom with youngsters age 8 and youthful residing in St. Johns County can signal as much as obtain a free cellphone name from Santa Claus at their house this Christmas season.
Registration for this system is just provided on-line by means of the county web site at https://bit.ly/3F5tYe1. After creating an account, mother and father should register every youngster individually and never a household as an entire. Calls happen from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
For extra info, name Ashley Brown at (904) 209-0379 or e mail [email protected]
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