NFCAA Awards Banquet - The Northeast Florida Community Action Agency, Inc. (NFCAA) 3rd annual Awards and Recognition Luncheon, August 4, at 12 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency, 225 East Coastline Drive.  Featured speaker is Dr. [...]

First Thursday Jacksonville presents 21st Century Investment Strategies, Thursday, August 4th at 4:30 p.m. Jacksonville Urban League, 903 W. Union Street. For more details call (904) 374-9313.    

Back to school and sports physical, AGAPE Community Health center school and sports physical, Saturday, August 6, 9 - 12 p.m., 5150-9 Timuquana Rd.; Saturday, August 13th, 120 King St. For more info (904) 760-4904. [...]

New Town Success Zone 8th Annual Back School Life and Health Event. Being successful in school begins with the right start. Families living within the New Town community and surrounding areas will have the opportunity [...]

Touch A Truck Event - Unique vehicles will be on-site for the “Touch-A-Truck,” event for kids to sit in, climb on and take photos with Big Rigs, Fire and Rescue Trucks, Police Vehicles, Construction Equipment, [...]

 Maxwell in Jacksonville, Sunday, August 7th, 7 p.m. Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Water Sr., Singing his hits and songs from his new album ‘blackSUMMERS'night' and first new song in 7 years, "Lake [...]

Soul crooner Maxwell's is back! On tour with special guest Ro James, August 7, at 7:30 p.m. at Times-Union Center - Moran Theater, 1000 Water St. For tickets and more info visit www.ticketmaster.com.  

District 5 Candidate Forum - Monday, August 8, 6 - 8 p.m., District 5 candidate forum at Edward Waters College, 1658 Kings Rd. Come hear info on the importance of school board elections to help [...]

District 7 Candidate Forum - Tuesday, August 9, 6 - 9 p.m., District 7 candidate forum at Mandarin High School, 4831 Greenland Rd. Come hear info on the importance of school board elections to help [...]

JU and WJXT Debates  - The Jacksonville University Public Policy Institute (JU PPI) and WJXT Channel 4 will co-host hour-long candidate debates (#JUdebates) in the State Attorney Fourth Judicial Circuit, Congressional District 4 and Congressional [...]

Sisterly A.C.T.S. Back to School Event - Sisterly A.C.T.S. (Anticipation, Compassion Triumph, Sincerity) Inc., back to school event, free haircuts, snacks, face painting and more, Wednesday, August 10, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., Hemming Park, [...]

Mayport Village: On the River of Change - “Mayport Village: On the River of Change,” Thursday, August 11 - October 30, a series of events that include items of interest to railroad enthusiasts, film buffs [...]

SBDC Workshop - Small Business Development Center and Enterprise Florida workshop, Thursday, August 11, designed to encourage the new-to-export company to consider its role in the international economy, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Green Cove [...]

Join the Jacksonville Sister City Association Nelson Youth Ambassadors for a special fun filled evening of entertainment at “Smokey Joe’s Café,” performance at the Alhambra Dinner Theatre, 12000 Beach Blvd., Thursday, August 11, 6 p.m.  [...]

The Friends of Brentwood Library 3rd Annual Back to School Bash, Friday, August 12, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Brentwood Public Library, 3725 N. Pearl Street.  Free backpacks filled with school supplies giveaways, fun [...]

FAMU Rattler Roundup - Rattler Round Up and College Send Off, Friday, August 12, 6 - 9 p.m. at Suite, 4880 Big Island Drive #1, St. Johns Town Center. Wear your orange and green! Come mix, [...]

AnnieRuth Foundation, Inc., “I Choose Youth Empowerment Rally”, Saturday, August 13th, Beaver Street Enterprise Center, 1225 W Beaver St. Empowerment workshops, indoor activities, music, talent showcases, free haircuts and free manicures. Breakfast and lunch too! For [...]

P.R.I.D.E. Bookclub Meeting - People Reading for Information Discussion and Enjoyment (P.R.I.D.E.) Bookclub Meeting, Saturday, August 13th, 2 p.m. Host is Marsha Phelts, 5400 Ocean Blvd, American Beach. The book for discussion is “How the [...]

FLAJAX Summer Cookout - Attend the FLAJAX Club's summer outing/cookout, Saturday, August 13th, 2 - 7 p.m. at the club house located at 7832 Fernandina Ave. For more info contact James Andrews at (904) 868-9150.

Boney James is Back! - Back by popular audience demand its four-time Grammy nominee and multi-platinum selling saxophonist Boney James, Thursday, August 18 at 8 p.m., Florida Theaters, 128 E Forsyth St. For tickets and more [...]

Clara White Mission lunch buffets, Friday, August 19th and every Friday, St. John's Cathedral, 256 E. Church St., 11 a.m. - 1:30 pm. For more details contact the CWM at (904) 354-4162.

Hob Nob 2016 - News 104.5 WOKV to host Hob Nob 2016,  Friday, August 19th, 5-7 p.m. at the Terrace Suite inside EverBank Field,  in support of Jacksonville and Florida politics.  Cast your ballot for [...]

Women's Center Celebration of Women - The Women's Center of Jacksonville 21st Annual Celebration of Women, “The Next Chapter” Friday, August 19, 6:30 p.m., reception and silent auction, Deerwood Country Club, 10239 Golf Club Drive. For [...]

Saturday, August 20th, 9 a.m., 1010 N. McDuff Avenue, Vegetable Garden Workshop offers gardeners exercise, mental therapy, nutritious fresh vegetables, economic savings and many other benefits. Learn how to plan and prepare your own vegetable [...]

Julius Guinyard Swim Meet - The Julius Guinyard Open Invitational Swim Meet, Saturday, August 20th, at 11 a.m., Swim meet is held in honor of the First Black Supervisor of Aquatics for the city of [...]

Jax Genealogical Meeting - Saturday, August 20th, 1:30 p.m., Main Jacksonville Library, 303 North Laura Street, featuring Kathleen Krizek presenting a workshop on personal research. For more information visit www.jaxgen.org.  

Join Quest for the Nest, a race against other teams to see who can find all of the office locations, complete activities and find the nest that holds prizes including gift cards for the UNF [...]

Women of Influence Awards - Jax Business Journal 13th Annual Women of Influence Awards, Wednesday, August 24th, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Renaissance World Golf Village Resort, 500 S. Legacy Trail, St. Augustine, Florida. For [...]

Chamber/Bar Association Health & Wellness at Suns Stadium - Join JAX Chamber and the Jacksonville Bar Association's Committee on Health and Wellness for a night of networking and baseball, Wednesday, August 24, 6 - 9 [...]

Allstate Family Reunion, September 1 - 5, Kissimmee Florida..  Head on down to the Tom Joyner Morning Show Family Reunion for all star celebrities, music, vendors, fun and more! For more visit www.blackamericaweb.com/category/tom-joyner-family-reunion

Jax Chamber North Council lunch and networking at the Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens, Samburu Room, 370 Zoo Pkwy, 11:30 a.m., August 25th or every 3rd Thursday. For cost and more details visit www.myjaxchamber.com.

Blues, Brews and BBQ, Thursday, August 25, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., enjoy live continuous live music, craft beer and Jacksonville’s Best BBQ!  For more info call the Florida Theater at (904) 355-2787.

St. Augustine Amphitheater 1340C A1A S., St Augustine, free Sing Out Loud Festival August 26 - September 11 featuring Brandi Carlyle, Indigo Girls, Booker T. Jones and over 130 additional local and national musicians. For [...]

Get ready to walk, ride or roll in the 10th Annual Gift for Life Block Walk. Join African-American breast cancer support group Sisters Network of Northeast Florida for the 5K neighborhood walk, Saturday, August 27, [...]

NCI Golf Tournament - Northside Community Involvement, Inc., 11th Annual Charity Gold Tournament, raising funds to support services for low income individuals, Saturday, August 27th, 7 a.m., at Ocean Links Golf Course, Omni Resort, 6800 [...]

 SoFit Expo - SoFit Expo, Health and Fitness Expo, August 27 - 28, 9 a.m., Prime Osborn Convention Center, 1000 Water St. For more details visit www.southeastfitness.com.

Jill Scott in Jax! - Jill Scott the artist with an abiding, deep commitment to lyrical honesty and musical integrity at the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts, 300 Water St., Sunday, August 28th at [...]

Anthony Hamilton Neo-soul artists Anthony Hamilton, Lalah Hathaway and Eric Benet at the Times Union Center, 300 Water St., Friday, October 28th, 7 p.m. For tickets and more details visit www.ticketmaster.com.

Lights, Camera, Action! - COJ Film and TV Industry Awards Call for Nominations, Local film buffs, directors and actors are invited to submit nominations for the annual Mayor’s Advisory Commission on Motion Picture, Television and [...]

LGBT Button Making Party - Wednesday, August 31st, 4 - 6 p.m., LGBT Resource Center, Student Union, Building 58 East, Room 1111, button making party! Come create a button that represents your identity! For more [...]