Writers to learn about real world of law enforcement
Northeast Florida Sisters in Crime invites local writers to bring their friends and coffee to their next meeting to hear another unique presentation about crime and those who fight against it.
Much of what the public believes about how law enforcement works and what's involved in criminal investigations comes from the news, television programs, social media, novels and movies. Just how close to the truth can it be? Sometimes writers get it right and other times, probably not. How do law enforcement professionals tackle real life situations?
The meeting will feature a speaker representing the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office. It will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 6, at the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library.
The group welcomes “misters and sisters” to learn more about writing, promoting and enjoying crime fiction.
For further information, go to floridasistersincrime@gmail.com.
Cecil Airport holding job fair on May 6
Approximately 14 companies doing business at Cecil Airport on Jacksonville’s west side will participate in a job fair from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 6. Members of the public interested in a position at one of these businesses are welcome to attend.
The job fair will be held at the Cecil Conference Center Theater, Building 333, 13561 Lake Newman St., Jacksonville. Parking is free. The nearest bus stop is at Lake Newman Street and Authority Avenue.
Boeing, Northrop Grumman, FlightStar, LSI, ManTech, Million Air, FSCJ Air National Guard, Customs Border Patrol, Department of Homeland Security, Florida Department Of Agriculture Forest Services, FRCSE-Navy, Jacksonville Sheriff’s Department, Tactical Air Support are expected to participate.
Participating businesses are hiring for a wide range of positions at Cecil. These jobs run a wide gamut from aviation maintenance mechanics and electricians, flight tech and maintenance instructors, welders, metal inspectors, composite fabricators, project managers, 911-Dispatchers and HR staff.
Lantana Trio to perform at the library
The Lantana Trio will perform May 9 at the Ponte Vedra Branch Library, 101 Library Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach.
The Trio is composed of three current or retired members of the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra: Melissa Barrett, violin; Betsy Federman, cello; and Ileana Fernandez, piano. All three have performed throughout the United States. The concert at the library is free and open to the public. Doors open at 6 p.m.
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.
Women artists topic for Speaker Series
The Friends of the Library, Ponte Vedra Beach, Speaker Series will feature Jan Bialka at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 16. She will present a non-scholarly talk titled “From Known to Unknown Women Artists in the 19th Century.”
Bialka is a local artist and a longtime member of the Friends' board. She earned a BA in history and has spent the last 30 years increasing her knowledge through travel and studies in the United States and Europe. She feels that being an amateur gives her a certain freedom of expression.
The program at the library is free and open to the public. The doors will open at 6 p.m.
Grief support group to meet
A grief support group meets on the third Wednesday of every month at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Room 107 of the Family Life Center, 578 First Ave. N., Jacksonville Beach. The group is for men and women grieving the death of a family member or friend. The next meeting will be at 7 p.m. May 17. For information, call Kathy at 553-8933.
Repticon Jacksonville set for May 20-21
Repticon is coming to Jacksonville with a mixture of vendors and breeders. This event offers guests the opportunity to learn about animals not normally seen in local pet stores. Breeder-vendors are always willing to teach in their field of herpetology.
Guests can also shop for a new family pet among the hundreds of reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, arachnids and small exotic animals. Merchandise, cages, supplies and both live and frozen feeders will be available. Visitors may also get expert advice about caring for their new pet.
This event will be held at the Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair & Expo Center, 510 Fairgrounds Place, Jacksonville.
Show hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 20, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 21.
Tickets are sold online only. Prices are $15 entry for both days, $12 Saturday (all day), $10 Saturday (after 1 p.m.), $12 Sunday (all day), $6 for children ages 5-12. Children age 4 and younger will be admitted free.
To purchase tickets or for more information about the show, go to repticon.com/florida/jacksonville.
— Compiled by Shaun Ryan
