Martin Luther King Jr. celebration is Jan. 14
The Beaches Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, in Jacksonville Beach at the SeaWalk Pavilion, 75 First St. North.
Presented by the Rhoda L. Martin Cultural Heritage Center in Jacksonville Beach, the event will be an occasion of remembering and rejoicing around the theme, “Together we can be the dream.”
The speaker is Jacksonville City Council member Rory Diamond. No ticket is required.
For information, email mislil1230@gmail.com.
Mega Open House Weekend is Jan. 14-15
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty’s Mega Open House Weekend returns on Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 14-15.
The Mega Open House Weekend features open house viewings of the company’s listings of available homes. The listings encompass homes in a wide range of prices, styles and neighborhoods in Northeast Florida. In addition to the in-person open houses, the Mega Open House event features virtual open houses on social media to ensure maximum reach and engagement.
Go to OpenHouseNEFlorida.com for a list of open houses. To view the homes virtually during the event, go to facebook.com/FloridaNetworkRealty or instagram.com/FloridaNetworkRealty.
For more information about Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty, go to FloridaNetworkRealty.com.
Bereavement support group to meet
Grieving the death of a loved one is never easy, but support from others and sharing your loss can lessen the burden. Community Hospice & Palliative Care conducts open bereavement support groups throughout the year.
These support groups create a safe and comfortable environment where you can share with others who are grieving. Led by trained bereavement counselors, these sessions are ongoing and available to anyone who has experienced a loss.
Open support group participants do not need to contact Community Hospice & Palliative Care before attending a session. Contact the Bereavement Department at 904-407-7001 to attend.
The next meeting is noon to 1 p.m. Jan. 24 at Stephen R. Chapman Family Community Campus
1355 U.S. 1 South, St. Augustine.
Matching personality to career subject of workshop
Margaret MacNaughton, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) qualified practitioner, will present a free in-person workshop, “Do What You Are: Connecting Personality Types to Careers Using MBTI,” from 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 26. Sign-in and networking begin at 9:45 a.m. at Christ Church, 400 San Juan Drive, Ponte Vedra Beach, in Room 106 of the Formation + Arts Building.
The MBTI helps job seekers recognize their strengths and identify careers that are good matches for their personality type.
To register, email Pam Ottesen at pottesen66@gmail.com. You will receive a confirmation email upon reserving your seat.
This meeting is part of the Savvy Job Hunters Ministry of Christ Episcopal Church.
Palm Valley Market every Tuesday
The Palm Valley Market is held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Tuesday inside the Palm Valley Community Center, 148 Canal Road. The market offers fresh produce, baked goods, local honey, tea, seasonal treats, soap, jewelry, plants and more.
RV MegaShow set for Feb. 9-12
The 2023 Jacksonville RV MegaShow will be held Feb. 9-12 at the Jacksonville Equestrian Center, 13611 Normandy Blvd. Show hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.
Regular admission is $10 for adults, and children 12 years or younger are admitted free. All active and retired military and first responders who attend will receive half-off the regular admission price throughout the show. On Feb. 9, seniors will receive half-price admission. Tickets are sold at the gate.
Hundreds of new recreational vehicles of all types, including motor homes, travel trailers, fifth wheels and truck campers will be on display.
The event is hosted by Florida RV Trade Association members in Northeast Florida, with participating dealers, including Campers Inn of Jacksonville, D&H Truck Emporium, General RV Center and RV One.
Also, the association will host a “What Can You Tow” booth, where visitors can get recommendations on the towing capacity of their existing cars and trucks for the various travel trailers, fifth wheels and toy haulers on the market today.
For more information, contact the Florida RV Trade Association at 813-741-0488 or go to frvta.org.
Registration open for Gate River Run
The Gate River Run is registering runners for the March 4 event, to be held in the Jacksonville Sports Complex area. The race starts in four different waves based on expected finish time or pace.
The Neotein Runners' Expo will be held noon to 6 p.m. March 2, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 3 and 8:30 a.m. to noon March 4 in the Jacksonville Fairgrounds exhibit halls, 510 Fairgrounds Place. Jacksonville. 15K and 5K participants must pick up packets at the expo. Out of-town participants may pick up packets on race morning by paying a $5 fee for this option.
The Publix post-race celebration will be held at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds. There will be a live band, 120 kegs of beer, free food and drink from Publix, exhibitors and a National Championship Awards Ceremony.
Register for the race at: raceroster.com/events/2023/64688/gate-river-run-2023?mc_cid=25b0b851b2&mc_eid=66de7522d3.
Wine and Chocolate Run registration opens
Registration is now open for the Wine and Chocolate Run, to be held at 5 p.m. April 8 at San Marco Square, Jacksonville.
The Wine and Chocolate Run is a 5K through historic San Marco to raise funds for the continued beautification of San Marco Square. After the run, everyone is encouraged to stick around and enjoy the wine and chocolate party. There will be red and white wine, and bubbly to choose from. There will also be lots of chocolate treats from Peterbrooke.
To register, go to 1stplacesports.com/races/wine5k/?mc_cid=1a53fc1876&mc_eid=66de7522d3.
North Florida Land Trust annual meeting set
On March 5, the North Florida Land Trust will conduct its 2023 annual meeting, where more than 100 dedicated donors, supporters and business partners will hear about the trust’s 2022 achievements and goals for the new year. The event will be held from noon to 3 p.m. at The Barn, 531 N. Wilderness Trail, Palm Valley, and will include mimosas and networking, brunch and the program.
Those wanting to learn how their organizations can be a part of this event can contact Sarah Hande at shande@nflt.org.
For more information, go to nflt.org/2022/12/15/2023-annual-meeting-march-5.
— Compiled by Shaun Ryan
