Come Secure the Bag: Scholarships Edition, United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Community Scholarship Forum, Wednesday, November 5th, 6 – 8 p.m., Legends Center 7 gym, 5130 Soutel Drive.  Topics include: the college application process and how to secure financial aid.  Free admissions, refreshments and giveaways, and more! Register now at https://bit.ly/UNCFForum25.  

  Secure the Bag: Scholarship edition, United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Jacksonville Community Scholarship Forum 2025, Wednesday, November 5th, 6 – 9 p.m. Legends Center Gym, 5130 Soutel Dr. To register and for more info visit www.bit.ly.UNCFForum25.

The ‘JAMS A Decade in Motion Gala,’ taking place on Thursday, November 6th at 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. at the JAMS Campus, 3315 N Liberty St. This unforgettable evening will celebrate a decade of creativity, innovation, growth, and resilience! Enjoy food, drinks, curated auction and entertainment! For more info contact Director of Institutional Advancement Tori

The Science, Health and Medicine  Mayo course serves as an update in the diagnosis and management of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and related complications. This activity will target physicians who take care of patients with IBD including internal medicine residents, gastroenterology fellows, internists and family medicine, Friday, November 7th – 8th. Location is

Whiskey Wine & Wildlife Festival artfully combines renowned beverage tastings and inspired cuisines from some of the souths best chefs and local culinary superstars, with a chance to experience coastal wildlife up-close, all in one weekend, November 7th-9th. To check festival times, tickets and more visit www.whiskeywineandwildlife.com.

                       The spirited oceanside celebrated, Whiskey, Wine & Wildlife Festival returns to Vilano Beach, November 7th-9th, 10 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.. Whiskey, Wine & Wildlife features tastings of fine wines, beers, spirits, and other specialty beverages, paired with epicurean creations from some of Florida’s Historic Coasts’ most

Wounded Warrior Project Headquarters, 4899 Belfort Rd, is the location for the ‘Wounded Warriors Project Carry Forward 5K,’ Saturday, November 8th at 6:30 a.m., a family friendly fundraising event that benefits injured veterans. To register and for more info visit www.wwpcarryforward.org/Jacksonville.  

Duval County, ‘School Board & City Council Joint Meeting,’ Thursday, November 6th, 10 a.m., inside City Hall, 117 West Duval St.  Join this special joint meeting as the DCSB and City Council bring the two governing bodies together to discuss shared priorities.   For more info email damaris@strongflschools.com.  

Northside Storytellers annual ‘Beans Soup and Stories’ event. Come enjoy an afternoon of great stories a bowl of beans with cornbread, Saturday, November 8th, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., at Avondale UMC, 1651 Talbot Avenue. For more info call the church office at (904) 389-1175.

R&B Jazz Brunch Festival, ‘The Black & White Affair,’ is happening, Sunday, November 9th, 1:30 – 5 p.m. at Deerwood Castle, 7601 Centurion Pkwy.  For tickets and more info call (904) 478-5530.  

Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church, 2036 Silver St., ‘Senior Church Members Appreciation,’ for ages 75 and up, Friday, November 14th, 4:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Location is Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church, 2407 Reverend S.L. Badger Jr, Circle. Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church is under the leadership of Reverend R. L. Gundy. For more info contact

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, ‘2025 Achievement Week Awards Banquet,’ hosted by Iota Mu Nu Chapter, Saturday, November 15th, 1 – 5 p.m. inside the Rhythm Factory, 9501 Arlington Expressway, #329. Guest speaker is Dr. Chanda Holsey. For tickets and more info visit www.quadcountyques.com

The fifth annual, ‘NPHC tailgate, Sunday, November 16th 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the EverBank Stadium Sky Patio. Join the First Coast National Pan Hellenic Council (FCNPHC) as they celebrate the Jaguars versus the Los Angeles Chargers.  Food, beverages and more will be available!  For tickets and more info contact Jocely Simmons at (904)

RadiFi Credit Union, committed to empowering its members and the Northeast Florida community with financial wellness and safety, is partnering with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) Economic Crime Detectives to host a seminar series focused on scam prevention and fraud awareness.  The seminars topics include: common scams, romance scams, gift card scams; charity/nonprofit scams and

Come enjoy the live recording of the ‘Linda’s Jubilee: Groover Family in Concert,’ produced by Meachum Clark, November 21st – 23rdfor the church 62nd anniversary inside Greater Refuge temple Jacksonville Campus, 1317 Rowe Avenue. GRT is under the eleadership of Pastor, Bishop Dr. Kenneth Groover. For more info call the church office (904) 768-4009.  

  Katt Williams: Heaven On Earth Tour is back in Friday, November 21st at 7 p.m. He's back! Did you miss Katt Williams last year at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, or are you ready for round two? Be the first to get your tickets at www.ticketmaster.com.  

Accentuate Boutique presents the 9th Annual Taste of the Holidays, at the Aloft Tapestry Park, 4812 Deer Lake Drive W., Sunday, November 23rd, 3 – 7 p.m. Fashion show, vendors, performers and food tastings! For tickets and more info call (904) 693-0096.  

  Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N, Ponte Vedra, presents, ‘Acoustic Alchemy,’ Sunday, November 23rd at 7 p.m. For tickets and more info visit www.pvconcerthall.com.