Events

FC JAX Destroyers and Children’s Miracle Network to Host “A Night to Remember”

Tuesday, July 12th, 2011, 9:16am

FC JAX Destroyers and Children’s Miracle Network to Host “A Night to Remember”

The FC JAX Destroyers and the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals are pleased to announce a joint effort in hosting a community event on July 21 that is sure to be a night to remember.

The FC JAX Destroyers’ July 21st match against the Central Florida Kraze will feature Jacksonville local Haley Richardson, the 2011 Florida Champion representative for the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals in the coin toss to begin the game. Richardson was treated at Wolfson Children’s Hospital for Osteosercoma and was selected as the state representative for her bravery battling and overcoming the cancer. Miracle Children will also be present and sing the national anthem as well as serve as the ball boys and girls during the game.

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Submitted by Rachel Leitao, First Coast News Staff

Monday, July 11th, 2011, 9:23am

Annual School Supply Drive About to Kickoff

Stuff the Bus, the annual First Coast News drive to collect school supplies for those in need is almost here. In partnership with The Salvation Army, Publix, Community First Credit Union and The United Way, we encourage those who can help to do so by dropping off school suply donations.

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Submitted by Rachel Leitao, First Coast News Staff

Monday, July 11th, 2011, 7:00am

Marble Slab Creamery has declared July 11, 2011, “Red Head Appreciation Day” to help celebrate the launch of the brand’s new Red Velvet Ice Cream.

All day today, July 11, 2011, at participating locations, Marble Slab Creamery will give away a free scoop of Red Velvet Ice Cream to anyone who has red hair, no matter if its natural, dyed or a wig.

Red Head and First Coast News staffer, Rachel Leitao. Photo courtesy of KateNicole Photo.

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Submitted by Rachel Leitao, First Coast News Staff

Friday, July 8th, 2011, 3:37pm

Jamey Johnson Jams at Whisky River Next Wednesday

Fresh off opening duties on the first leg of Kid Rock’s Born Free Tour, including an appearance in Jacksonville on March 9, country music star Jamey Johnson returns to the First Coast next week for a more intimate show on Wednesday night, July 13, at Whisky River.

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Submitted by Rachel Leitao, First Coast News Staff

Friday, July 8th, 2011, 2:17pm

Join us in stores for a special tea party designed for kids and their favorite doll or teddy bear. Guests will enjoy getting dressed up for a day of summer refreshments, fun crafts and more. RSVP with your local store — space is limited!

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Submitted by Erich Spivey, First Coast News Staff

Thursday, July 7th, 2011, 12:02pm

Weather Still Looks Bad for Shuttle's Final Flight | NEW SLIDESHOWS

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The weather still isn't cooperating with the final shuttle launch scheduled for Friday morning.

Mission managers said this morning there is a 70 percent chance bad weather will force a delay. They could launch Saturday or Sunday, but if it's delayed past Sunday they would have to wait a couple of weeks for an unmanned rocket launch.

PICTURES: Kennedy Space Center Weather

PICTURES: What's Flying on Atlantis?

But the countdown clock is still set for a Friday launch shortly after 11 a.m. NASA officials say they just need a small window through the clouds to launch.

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Submitted by Ilyssa Drumm, St. Vincent's HealthCare Media Relations Coordinator

Thursday, July 7th, 2011, 8:16am

St. Vincent’s HealthCare Foundation Announces Celebrity Chef for Food and Wine Tasting Event

Often hailed as the “Father of Wine Country Cuisine,” Chef John Ash will be featured St. Vincent’s HealthCare Foundation’s 10th anniversary Delicious Destinations Celebrity Chef by the Sea Champagne Reception and Luncheon on Thursday, September 8 at 11:30 am at the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club.

John Ash is a renowned chef, author, and food and wine educator. His restaurant, John Ash & Company, in Santa Rosa, California, uses local, seasonal ingredients to create dishes that complement the wines produced in the region. John has co-hosted a food and wine radio talk show for 23 years, and has also hosted his own TV show on the Food Network. He is an adjunct instructor at the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone in the Napa Valley, and was voted “Cooking School Teacher of the Year” by the International Association of Culinary Professionals in 2008.