Weekend Overview August 25-27
Friday August 25th, 2017
BACK TO SCHOOL ALL NIGHT
Come out to Skate Station in Mandarin and have some fun with friends. Admission is $27.Enjoy skating and listening to music all night long.
Saturday August 26th, 2017
RIVER RUCKUS: A FESTIVAL CELEBRATING THE ST. JOHNS
This year’s River Ruckus features a kayak trip, SUP lessons, fishing clinics, river cleanup, raffles, kids activities, free boat trips, craft beer fromSweetWater Brewing Company, and a beer garden with fun games. Plus, enjoy all of the great artisans, produce and fun that the Riverside Arts Market always has to offer.
PHOTO HUNT – KONA SKATEPARK
Join us as, Greg Chapman, takes us on a photo hunt every last Saturday of the month all year long! August Theme: Action Photography (KONA) This is for Photographers that want to connect with other local photographers, share experience, and capture what inspires them about our First Coast.
FREE UKULELE LESSON AT GEORGE’S MUSIC
Come join us for a fun, interactive, and educational workshop on a great instrument – the ukulele! It’s easy! Come out and play! Ukulele will be provided if you do not have one. This FREE session will cover: Basic Ukuele Overview Beginning Chords Strumming Techniques Learn Some Tunes!
PLAY DRUMS FOR FREE AT GEORGE’S MUSIC
Learn the basics of the drum set at George’s Music totally for free! We’ll be covering everything you’ll need to get started on the drums, from identifying the different parts of the kit to simple drum beats. If you’ve ever wanted to learn to play the drums but didn’t know where to start this class
HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS
Hurricane season in Florida started on June 1st. Are you prepared with what to do in case of an emergency? Join our speaker, Becky Greene, for helpful information on basic Hurricane Preparedness to aid teens in developing the skills and confidence needed during an emergency situation. Teens will also be participating in making individual 72-hour emergency kits.
THE LANDING LIGHTS UP AUGUST!
Join Sleiman Enterprises, The Jacksonville Landing and 961 WEJZ for The Landing Lights Up Summer! The Jacksonville Landing will have fireworks and live music. Event schedule on the Coca-Cola Riverfront Stage: 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Live music by Austin Park 9:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. Live music by Disco Inferno Florida 10 p.m. FIREWORKS CELEBRATION!
TIJUANA FLATS SUMMER BEACH RUN
The 5 mile and one mile course is out-and-back on the beach. RACE DETAILS: Prize Money » Event Tank Tops » Large Finishers Medal » Free Tacos from Tijuana Flats » Live Band » Free Beer!
Sunday August 27th, 2017
PET PHOTO SHOOT FUNDRAISER FOR JACKSONVILLE HUMANE SOCIETY
AGoldPhoto Pet Photography and Southern Swells Brewing Co. are teaming up to raise money for Jacksonville Humane Society. The photo shoot sitting fee for each pet is $35 and 100% of the sitting fee goes to the shelter. The Details – The AGoldPhoto sitting fee is $35, which is fully donated to charity.
SPECIAL NEEDS YOGA CLASS SERIES
Sponsored by HEAL Foundation Registration Fee: $10.00 (one time fee) Sunday afternoon 1. Young/Family Yoga 1:30 p.m. – 2 p.m. 2. Teenager Yoga: 2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
BACK TO SCHOOL SHOWDOWN! J-VILLAINS VS ACR HUNNIES
Come out to this exciting Jacksonville Roller Derby event! New School Year, Old Skool Derby! Celebrate the new school year by enjoying fast-paced derby action with the Jacksonville J-Villains taking on the ACR Hunnies at home! Come support your favorite skater/official/referee/volunteer! Concessions will be available for purchase. Spectators: bring a portable/camp chair & enjoy the action from between Turns 3 and
ACOUSTIC NIGHT WITH FOOD TRUCK
What a great way to spend a Sunday evening! Bull Park is the place….loaded with local talented performers entertaining outside for a free acoustic concert. Grab the chairs or blankets, bring the kids, and mingle with friends and neighbors as Mike Shackelford and local musicians entertain.
