Featured Past Events

Free Veteran Career Counseling Sessions

March 21, 2013 - March 21, 2013 3 to 6 p.m.

City Hall - St. James
117 West Duval Street, Suite 120
Jacksonville, Florida 32202 3 to 6 p.m.

The City of Jacksonville’s Military Affairs, Veteran and Disabled Services (MAVDS) department will host free career and employment counseling seminars for veterans and active duty military within one year of transition, as part of the City’s commitment to assisting veterans in securing employment. The session will be provided by Incepture, Inc., a leading staffing and managed solutions company in Jacksonville and a member of the City of Jacksonville/Jacksonville Military Veterans Coalition (JMVC) “Jobs for Vets” initiative.

Women Inspiring Innovation through Imagination

March 19, 2013 - March 19, 2013 5:30 p.m.

University of North Florida
Thomas G. Carpenter Library
1 UNF Drive
Jacksonville, Florida 32224
5:30 p.m.

Four local women who have made outstanding contributions to the Jacksonville community have been selected for recognition as 2013 Women’s History Month honorees by the Mayor’s Commission on the Status of Women. These women epitomize this year’s theme, Women Inspiring Innovation through Imagination: Celebrating Women in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM).

Household Hazardous Waste & E-Waste Mobile Collection Event

March 16, 2013 - March 16, 2013 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Blue Cypress Park
4012 University Boulevard North
Jacksonville, Florida 32277 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The City of Jacksonville Solid Waste Division is hosting a household hazardous waste and electronic waste mobile collection event this weekend.

Mayor's Trailblazer Awards

March 08, 2013 - March 08, 2013 6 p.m.

City Council Chambers
117 West Duval Street
Jacksonville, Florida 32202 6 p.m.

Mayor Alvin Brown will recognize 17 community leaders who were the first African Americans to enact changes in fields such as business, education and public policy. They will receive the inaugural “Mayor’s Trailblazer Award.”

Free Veterans Career Counseling Sessions

February 21, 2013 - February 21, 2013 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

City Hall - St. James Building, Suite 120
117 West Duval Street
Jacksonville, Florida 32202 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The City of Jacksonville’s Military Affairs, Veteran and Disabled Services (MAVDS) department will host free career and employment counseling seminars for veterans and active duty military within one year of transition, as part of the city’s commitment to assisting veterans in securing employment. The session will be provided by Incepture, Inc., a leading staffing and managed solutions company in Jacksonville and a member of the City of Jacksonville/Jacksonville Military Veterans Coalition (JMVC) “Jobs for Vets” initiative.

"Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield" Navy Excercises

February 19, 2013 - March 04, 2013

NS Mayport and NAS Jacksonville

NAS Jacksonville and NS Mayport will participate in national-level “Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield” exercises from Feb. 19 through March 4. These annual anti-terrorism/force protection exercises are designed to enhance the training and readiness of Navy security forces for responses to threats against installations and units, and will be conducted on all naval installations in the continental United States.

Philadelphia Union Major League Soccer Game

February 15, 2013 - February 15, 2013 7:30 p.m.

EverBank Field 7:30 p.m.

On Feb. 15, 2013, the Philiadelphia Union will face another Major League Soccer team, to be announced in the near future, starting at 7:30 p.m. There will be a free youth clinic at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena box office and online at Ticketmaster.com.

NASCAR #Gen6 Road to Daytona Fueled by Sunoco

February 12, 2013 - February 12, 2013 11 a.m.

City Hall - St. James
117 West Duval Street
Jacksonville, Florida 32202 11 a.m.

As NASCAR gears up to kick off its 2013 season with the Daytona 500, Mayor Alvin Brown will publically acknowledge NASCAR’s commitment to continuing Florida’s proud reputation as the Birthplace of Speed.

U.S. Women's National Soccer Team vs. Scotland

February 09, 2013 - February 09, 2013 5 p.m.

EverBank Field 5 p.m.

Kickoff is scheduled for 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, with broadcast information to be announced at a later date. The announcement adds to a growing list of events that are each raising the profile of professional soccer in Jacksonville. Last May, the U.S. Men’s National Team helped to draw a crowd of more than 45,000 fans to EverBank Field to break a regional attendance record for a match of its kind. Last week, Mayor Alvin Brown announced a Major League Soccer presence in Jacksonville through a three-year agreement with the Philadelphia Union to play annual exhibition matches starting Feb. 15.

30th Anniversary of Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Commission

February 07, 2013 - February 07, 2013 6 to 7:30 p.m.

City Hall - St. James, Atrium
117 West Duval Street
Jacksonville, Florida 32202 6 to 7:30 p.m.

The Keep Jacksonville Beautiful (KJB) Commission will host an educational fundraiser to honor Florida Times-Union columnist Ron Littlepage for his work to promote a cleaner environment. The event will also recognize site captains, sponsors, volunteers, partners and organizations for their efforts to beautify Jacksonville during KJB events last year.

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