Job Fair
AMI staffing will hold a Job Fair on Saturday at the ALOFT hotel on Deer Lake Drive West. It will begin at 10 a.m. and last until 2 p.m. The staffing agency will be looking for executives, human resource coordinator, and executive administrative assistants, accounting professionals, tax professionals and account payables and receivables. For more information, call 904-730-3138 or go to Jacksonville.onsite@amistaffing.com.
Book Sale
Friends of the Library will host a book sale on Saturday. It will begin at 9 a.m. and last until 5 p.m. at the University Park Library Friends Book Warehouse on University Boulevard. If you can’t make it to the sale on Saturday, you can stop by on Sunday from noon until 5 p.m. Saturday’s special deal is $10 for a bag of books.
All of Us for Alex
The second annual All of us for Alex fundraiser will be held on Saturday. This benefit will be held at the Foundry in St. Augustine Beach beginning at 4 p.m. All proceeds go to the Children’s Organ Transplant Association in honor of Alex Fast. The 14-year-old is in need of a liver transplant. This benefit event will include a silent auction, food, beverages and entertainment. To help with this fundraiser, call 352-348-8382.
Stop the Violence Car and Bike Show
Local families can attend the Stop the Violence Car and Bike Show on Saturday. It will be held at the Abyssinia Baptist Church beginning at 2 p.m. For more information, call 904-444-7072.
Steve Forbert & Carrie Rodriquez
You can see Steve Forbert and Carrie Rodriquez in concert at the Ponte Vedra Concet Hall on Saturday. Forbert had his first major hit in 1979 at the age of 25 from his hometown of Meridian, MS. Rodriquez launched her professional career in 2001 after a show at South by Southwest. The show will begin at 8 p.m. For ticket information, go to www.pvconcerthall.com or call 904-209-0399.
Stepout: Walk to Stop Diabetes
Put on your sneakers and walk to stop diabetes this weekend. The Stepout: Walk to Stop Diabetes will be held at the Riverside Arts Market beginning at 9 a.m. To register, go to www.diabetes.org/stepout Jacksonville.
Santa Arrives
Santa Claus is coming to town and making himself at home at the Orange Park Mall on Saturday. Local families are welcomed to attend Simon Kidgits Club beginning at 8:30 a.m. During the event, the mall will host a special breakfast and seasonal craft-making activities. Santa will also lead kids in a parade through the mall. Kids will also have a chance to take their picture with Santa. To find out more information about Simon Kidgits Club, go to www.simon.com.
Relay for Life
Local families are invited to participate in the 2012 Relay for Life in Fernandina Beach this weekend. Opening ceremonies will begin at noon on Saturday and run 18 hours non-stop with closing ceremonies taking place at 6 a.m. Sunday morning. There will be field games, dance troupes, karate demonstrations, and other activities taking place around the clock. The relay will be held at Yulee High School football field and this year's theme is Cancer Avengers.
Sunday:
Old City Music Festival
Come down to the St. Augustine Marketplace for some good music on Sunday. The Old City Music Festival will feature the Charlie Daniels Band, 38 Special and Craig Morgan. Tickets are available at www.oldcitymusicfest.com or at Nippers Beach Grille in Jacksonville Beach.
Monday:
Grief and Loss Support Group


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