Weekend Overview August 11-13
Friday, August 11th, 2017
COSMIC COBRAS: AN EVENING OF YOGA AND SKYLORE IN THE DOME
YES! We are heading back to MOSH for another night at the museum! This time since the weather is summer sizzlin’ hot, come join the shala tribe for an out-of-this-world evening with day literally turning to night in the dome as we move and breathe in the Bryan-Gooding Planetarium!
TOUR DE PAIN
3 races in less than 24 hours! RACE DETAILS » Finisher Medals » Huge Post-Race Celebration with Free Beer » Moisture Wicking Shirts to all Participants 4 Mile on Friday at 6:30 PM 5K on Saturday at 7:00 AM Mile Sizzler on Saturday at 4:30 PM .
FRIDAY NIGHT YOU-PICK WORKSHOP WITH NEW OPTIONS!
Ready to try something new where all of your friends can choose something different?! Join us for our YOU-PICK Workshop! Choose from the huge variety of signs in our Gallery! Bring your sweetheart, your best friend, your mom, and get creative together! Check out Creativegrainstudio.com for information, options, and to register!
Saturday, August 12th, 2017
TOUR DE PAIN
3 races in less than 24 hours! RACE DETAILS » Finisher Medals » Huge Post-Race Celebration with Free Beer » Moisture Wicking Shirts to all Participants 4 Mile on Friday at 6:30 PM 5K on Saturday at 7:00 AM Mile Sizzler on Saturday at 4:30 PM
BACK TO SCHOOL BASH WITH DCPS
The bash is back! Join us on Saturday, August 12th at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds from 9 am – Noon for our annual Back to School Bash! Free backpacks, school supplies and community resources will be available for students.
BACK TO SCHOOL EVENT – FREE AT FLORIDA BLUE
Join us for a free fun day full of prizes, school supply giveaway, and kid friendly activities. Special performance by Jacksonville Drumline and appearances by Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp mascot and Florida Blue’s very own Sunny. Free smoothies provided by Tropical Smoothie Cafe. Vision and hearing screenings provided.
EARTH FARE’S END OF SUMMER CELEBRATION
Join us for a very special end of summer celebration! Enjoy free food, kids activities, giveaways, and more. The first 100 kids will receive a FREE snack pack full of natural and organic goodies.
JACKSONVILLE CARIBBEAN CARNIVAL
Celebrating all Caribbean cultures, the Jacksonville Caribbean Carnival features everything from a street parade featuring Caribbean costumes and music, to an elaborate food festival highlighting all the flavors and aromas of Caribbean food, as well as Caribbean craft displays and catchy steel drum music and live performances.
END OF SUMMER FAMILY FUN DAY
Have some fun before going back to school. Admission costs $9
WEB DESIGN FOR TEENS 2
We will begin discussing CSS style sheets and how they can improve HTML Web page design and functionality. Users will understand the differences between CSS and HTML and, with practice, be able to implement both on websites. This class is tailored for Teens ages 12 – 19.
SATURDAY GAMING AND MORE!
Are you the card wizard? Think you’ve got what it takes to unlock the mystery of the perfect deck? Come in and challenge your friends. Bring your own deck! or show off your Wii skills and challenge your friends at the library. Feel free to bring any games or controllers. For ages 12-18.
TEEN LEADERS OF AMERICA
Sewing Class
GAAM ADVENTURE SHOW
Games, Art And Music. Your favorite video game based, charity art party/show is back, this time with an Adventure theme focused on Zelda, Tomb Raider, and Uncharted! This adults only event has Charity art auctions, Indie games, DJs, cosplay, live streaming crowd participation, live performances, food trucks, dancing, current gen games, prizes, adventure, and surprises!
MEDIUM SIGN WORKSHOP – 14 AND UP WELCOME!
Have you wanted to bring your little sister, cousin, or daughter to the Studio for some DIY fun? For the first time, we are offering our Medium sign workshop to everyone 14 and up! Build your own signs, personalize with your own colors and style in the Studio! See you in the Studio!
Sunday, August 13th, 2017
COMMUNITY YOGA ON THE RIVER: BENEFITTING YOGA 4 CHANGE
Now every Second Sunday of the Summer! Are you wanting to try yoga for the very first time? Are you a yogi looking to advance your practice? Everyone is welcome at our Community Yoga Class! Community Yoga on the River + Brunch: Benefiting Yoga 4 Change happens again this Sunday!
CAKE POP WORK SHOP
Cake Pop and Don’t Stop! Ever wonder how to make those delcious sweet treats? Have you tried at home and found yourself with a “Pinterest Fail?” Well have no fear, our cake pop workshop will teach you the basics in cake pop making! This class is fun for ages 13 and up.