Events

Night Terrors Haunted House Now Open

Submitted by Rachel Leitao, First Coast News Staff

Tuesday, September 27th, 2011, 3:22pm

Night Terrors is a haunted house event located in Jacksonville, FL. It consists of three terrifying walk through attractions filled with high-tech special effects, realistic sets, and trained actors in professional makeup. It's like being inside of a living Hollywood horror film. The haunted houses are all new this year. Because of the overwhelming response they received last season, they have moved to a massive 30,000+ square foot location to accommodate the huge crowds.

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Save Duval Sports Fundraisers: Keep Lax in Jax

Submitted by Rachel Leitao, First Coast News Staff

Tuesday, September 27th, 2011, 1:57pm

High schools will be kicking off October with fundraisers to save their sports programs.

Lighthouse Lacrosse will be hosting its First Annual Keep Lax in Jax Benefit Dinner to help save lacrosse. The event will begin with a Silent Auction that starts at 6 p.m. and dinner will be served at 7 p.m. The cost is $50 per person. For more information or to RSVP by Oct. 1, please visit www.LighthouseLacrosse.org.

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Blessing Of Animals Sunday October 2

Submitted by Rachel Leitao, First Coast News Staff

Monday, September 26th, 2011, 11:33am

Friendly and well-behaved animals are welcome to come to the outdoor chapel for a short prayer service and blessing of each animal. This service is held on the Sunday closest to St. Francis’ birthday, as he was a friend to all animals. Animals that may be nervous or aggressive, or that cannot attend, may be represented by their owner with a photo. All dogs need to be on leashes, and all other animals need to be in crates or carrying cases. All animals should have ID on them. We will take an offering for Heifer Project International, which provides farm animals to families in poor communities.

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ACE HARDWARE TO BE ANNOUNCED AS OFFICIAL NATIONAL SPONSOR FOR CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK CHAMPIONS P

Submitted by Nicole Mishko

Thursday, September 22nd, 2011, 10:36am

ACE HARDWARE TO BE ANNOUNCED AS OFFICIAL NATIONAL SPONSOR FOR CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK CHAMPIONS P

Haley Richardson, 10-year old Wolfson Children’s Hospital patient

Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals will officially announce that Ace Hardware is the sponsor for the 2011 Champions Program. In conjunction with its title sponsorship of this year’s Champions Program, Ace Hardware, in partnership with our vendor partner, Procter & Gamble, will conduct an in-store product promotion and icon campaign fundraiser to benefit Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

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Brooks Rehabilitation Offers Free Health Fair - “Keeping a Safe and Active Lifestyle in your Home”

Submitted by jmatejcek on Wednesday, September 21st, 9:16 am

Brooks Rehabilitation will join the nation in recognizing September 23rd, the first day of Fall, as Falls Prevention Awareness Day. Each year, one in every three adults age 65 and older falls. Falls remain the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injury for older Americans. According to data from the State of Florida and the Florida Department of Health/Office of Injury Prevention, Floridians aged 65 and older account for more than 150,000 hospital treated injuries from falls with medical charges exceeding $2.5 billion dollars.

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TONIGHT: St. Vincent's HealthCare to Host Bra Decorating Party

Submitted by Rachel Leitao, First Coast News Staff

Tuesday, September 20th, 2011, 12:01pm

TONIGHT: St. Vincent's HealthCare to Host Bra Decorating Party

This October pink is the new black. Women and a few good men from all over the first coast will be putting on their pink bras in support of breast cancer awareness month. The "Put on Your Pink Bra" concept is part of a statewide American Cancer Society campaign designed to empower women.

To get in the spirit of Breast Cancer Awareness month, St. Vincent's HealthCare will host a bra decorating party at Maggiano's Little Italy at the St.Johns Town Center on September 20th from 5:30-8:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public, but seating is limited. RSPV today for one of the two sessions (5 p.m.-6:15 p.m. or 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m.) at www.jaxhealth.com/braparty or call 308-6155. You will need to bring your own pink bra to the party, but we will supply the decorations.

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A workshop on the role laughter plays in healing

Submitted by Rachel Leitao, First Coast News Staff

Tuesday, September 20th, 2011, 10:46am

21st Century Oncology of Jacksonville will host a Laughology workshop on Tuesday, September 20 at 5:00pm at their offices located at 7751 Baymeadows Rd. East. The workshop is presented by Kathleen Beaudrea, a certifiable laughologist, and is open to the public with a special invitation for those patients and their families who are battling/have battled illness.

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