SPIRITUAL DISCUSSION A Transcendental Meditation introductory talk is held 6:30 p.m. Jan. 10 at Pablo Creek Library, 13295 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. 375-9517. For registration, send an email to jacksonville@TM.org. VETERAN WOMEN The V-WISE (Veteran Women Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship) training program is held Jan. 10-12 at Omni Hotel, 245 Water St., Downtown. Women veterans, active duty and female spouses/partners of military personnel discuss entrepreneurship and small business management. Admission is $75. (315) 443-4629. whitman.syr.edu/vwise HUMANA CHALLENGE The World Golf Hall of Fame celebrates the Humana Challenge, formerly the Bob Hope Classic, Jan. 17-20 at 1 World Golf Place, St. Augustine. WGHOF screens the tournament in the Bob Hope Theater that also features the exhibit “Bob Hope: Shanks for the Memory.” Visitors can also participate in a Bob Hope scavenger hunt in the museum for a chance to win a Humana Challenge Prize pack (no purchase necessary to enter). Active and retired military receive free admission to Museum, and St. Johns County residents receive 30% off admission. worldgolfhalloffame.org FIT FOR FIFTY The first session of this new fitness program series, featuring entry-level bicycling lectures and rides designed to teach basic bicycle maintenance, road safety, bike fitting and nutrition, is held 7 p.m. Jan. 15 at LakeShore Bicycles, 2108 Blanding Blvd., Jacksonville. 384-7945. lakeshorebicycles.com YOUNG ADULT MIX’N’MINGLE The Jewish Federation holds a mixer for young adult Jews between ages 25-45 for fun, food, drinks and socializing 6:30 p.m. Jan. 9 at Bonefish Grill, 10950 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin. jewishjacksonville.org SCRIPTURE STUDY Sessions for a free five-week study are held 6:30 p.m. Jan. 14, 21 and 28 and Feb. 4 and 11 at Hineni Messianic Fellowship, 1797 Old Moultrie Rd., Ste. 102, St. Augustine. The sessions feature a DVD story of a first-century rabbi and his disciples. 827-9731. hinenimessiah.com SIERRA CLUB Sierra Club, Northeast Group gathers 6:30 p.m. Jan. 14 at Lakewood Presbyterian Church, 2001 University Blvd. W., Jacksonville. Allen Tilley discusses “Planning for a Changing Climate.” Bring your own cup to reduce landfill waste. Free. 247-1876. CHILDREN’S COMMISSION SEEKING SEASONAL STAFF The Jacksonville Children’s Commission seeks seasonal temporary staff to help provide meal service assistance for organizations participating in the Summer Food Service Program, June 10-Aug. 9. Positions include Site Aide ($7.99 an hour), Site Supervisor ($9 an hour), Site Monitor ($10.14 an hour) and Admin Aide ($9.61 an hour). Applicants must pass background screening on a local, state and federal level, as required by the state of Florida and must be 18 years of age or older. Must have reliable transportation and a Florida Class E driver’s license; must meet standards required to obtain a city of Jacksonville driver’s certification. An online application is required. For detailed position descriptions and online application requirements, go to coj.net. 630-2489.
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DEBTORS ANONYMOUS Debtors Anonymous 12-Step meetings are held at 7 p.m. every Thur. at Christian Family Chapel, Bldg. D, 10365 Old St. Augustine Rd., Jacksonville. 269-8010. BEER APPRECIATION CLASS Beer history, the brewing process and tastings are featured 6:30-8:30 p.m. Jan 10, 17 and 24 at Herbert University Center, University of North Florida, 1 UNF Dr., Southside. Registration fee is $79; must be 21 years old or older. Materials fee is $25. ce.unf.edu LIFEGUARD ORIENTATION & TRYOUTS St. Johns County Fire Rescue holds orientation meetings 7 p.m. Jan. 16 and 10 a.m. Jan. 20 at the Marine Rescue Office, 366 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine. Tryouts are held 10 a.m. Jan. 26 and Feb. 2 at Solomon Calhoun Community Center, 1300 Duval St., St. Augustine. The Marine Rescue Academy is held 6-10 p.m. Feb. 4-7, 12-14, 19-21 and 2628, and at 9 a.m. Feb. 10, 17 and 24 and March 2 at Marine Rescue Beach Office. For details, call 209-0366 or go to co.st-johns.fl.us/BCCFire_Rescue RETIREMENT WORKSHOP SERIES Chris Draughon, First Coast Financial Advisors, offers the workshop “The Key to a RICHER Retirement Strategy” 10 a.m. Jan. 9 at River House, 179 Marine St., St. Augustine. For reservations, call 209-3655. JAX BEACH LIFEGUARDS The American Red Cross Volunteer Life Saving Corps holds its winter class orientation 9 a.m. Feb. 3 at the Station, at the foot of Beach Boulevard at the ocean, Jax Beach. The
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Hear the music of yesteryear performed by today’s talented musicians, 7 p.m. every Tue. at Underbelly in Downtown Jacksonville. ARC Corps features free lifesaving course, free American Red Cross certifications, a competition team and summer employment opportunities with Jax Beach Ocean Rescue. For details, call 249-9141. COMBAT MARTIAL ARTS Six-week martial arts classes for men and women are offered 7-8 p.m. every Tue. and Thur. at 4083 Sunbeam Road, Southside. The fee is $40 a month, which includes access to fitness center. 343-6298. YOUNG SURVIVORS Young Survivors Group (those diagnosed with cancer at a young age) meets 7-8:30 p.m. on the first and third Mon. each month at the Women’s Center of Jacksonville, 5644 Colcord Ave. 722-3000 ext. 224 or email mail@ womenscenterofjax.org FREE YOGA ON THE RIVER Karen Roumillat, RYT, teaches free gentle yoga 9 a.m. on the fourth Sun. of the month on the boardwalk, weather permitting, at Walter Jones Historical Park, 11964 Mandarin Road, Mandarin. Bring a mat. 287-0452. MARINE VETERANS GROUP The Oldest City Detachment 383 gathers 7 p.m. on first Tue. of the month at Elks Lodge 829, 1420 A1A S., St. Augustine. 461-0139. mclfl383.org VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA The Duval County Chapter No. 1046 gathers 7 p.m. the first Wed. of every month at the Elks Lodge, 1855 West Road, Southside. 419-8821. NAMI SUPPORT GROUP National Alliance on Mental Illness meets 7-8:30 p.m. every first and third Thur. each month at Ortega United Methodist Church, 4807 Roosevelt Blvd., Westside. Admission is free. 389-5556. ortegaumc.org NICOTINE ANONYMOUS (NIC-A) Want to quit smoking or using other forms of nicotine? Nic-A is free, and you don’t have to quit to attend the meetings, held 6:30 p.m. every Wed. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1415 S. McDuff Ave., Westside. 404-6044. nicotineanonymous.org Q-GROUP ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS This free, open discussion is held 5:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri. at Quality Life Center, 11265 Alumni Way, Southside. alcoholicanonymous.org NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Do you have a drug problem? Maybe they can help. 358-6262, 723-5683. serenitycoastna.org, firstcoastna.org NAR-A-NON This group meets 8 p.m. every Tue. and Thur. at 4172 Shirley Ave., Avondale. 945-7168. DEPRESSION AND BIPOLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE The group meets 6-7:30 p.m. every Tue. at Baptist Medical Center, 800 Prudential Drive, Downtown. 322-4040. To have your events or club meetings listed here, email time, date, location (street address and city), admission price and contact number to print to events@folioweekly. com or click the link in our Happenings section at folioweekly.com. Deadline is 4 p.m. Tue. for the next Wednesday publication.
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