The Carver Center in Jacksonville Beach will once again serve as the location of the “Beaches Health Jam” from 4-7 p.m., Friday, Aug. 9. The event, founded in 2016 by the Rotary Club of Jacksonville–Oceanside, brings together area health and healthy lifestyle organizations for an afternoon of fun.
Other area Rotary Clubs have joined together to lead the event including Ponte Vedra Beach Sunset, Ponte Vedra and Ponte Vedra Beach Rotary Clubs, along with local Rotaract and Interact Clubs. Twenty other organizations have joined in the event that brought out over 500 people in its first year.
“We are looking forward to another outstanding event,” said Chris Hoffman, event co-chair. “Health Jam is a perfect fit for things that are important to our Rotary Clubs — fellowship, service, healthy communities and partnership. We are so glad it has continued to be such a success.”
One of the main goals of the creation of Beaches Health Jam was to bring the St. Vincent’s Mobile Health Unit to the beach. Rotary Clubs across Jacksonville contributed funds to support the creation of the mobile unit.
The event is designed for all ages, but several activities will be geared toward getting kids active including a bouncy obstacle course, a kickball tournament and other games and activities led by the Rotaract and Interact Clubs.
The event is free and open to the public.
The Carver Center is located at 777 5th Street South in Jacksonville Beach.
For more information, email Chris Hoffman at hoffmanjaxbch@gmail.com or call (904) 476-6153.
Event details:
Date: Friday, August 9, 2019
Location: Carver Center, 777 5th Street South, Jacksonville Beach
Time: 4-7pm--Community partner’s booths open, entertainment, refreshments, kick-ball tournament and St. Vincent’s Mobile Health Unit available.
Participating Organizations:
Baptist Medical Center Beaches
BEAM Mobile Food Distribution
Carver Center
City of Jacksonville Beach Police Department (COPs)
First Citizens Bank
Jacksonville Beach Golf Association
Lend An Ear
Mayo Clinic
Ponte Vedra YMCA
Regions Bank
Rhoda L. Martin Cultural Heritage Center
Rotary--Oceanside
Rotary--PV Beach
Rotary--PV Sunset
Shakin It Up with Shay
St. Andrews AME
St. Vincent's Mobile Health Unit
The Cove at Marsh Landing
Vicars Landing Home Health Agency
Wahby Financial Group, LLC
Will Line Dancers for Health
For more information, contact Chris Hoffman at hoffmanjaxbch@gmail.com or 904-476-6153.
