JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Hey, Insiders! 👋
We’ve had a busy week here at the station. We covered dozens of awesome community stories, such as a family trying to raise money for Kona Skatepark, a community project bringing a historic grocery store back to the Eastside. You can check out what’s happening in your community here.
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Also, did you see that famous singer-songwriter Akon stopped by the station?! He made sure we weren’t 🎶 lonellyyyyy. 🎶 I was able to get a photo with him. I’ll post it at the bottom of the River City Guide!
You’re in for another weekend weather treat. Friday, Saturday and Sunday are nothing but sunshine (and maybe a few fluffy white clouds). Here are the awesome events taking place between April 19 - 21. ⬇️
What’s happening... 📅
- Alpaca Yoga and Mimosas at Shady Rest Alpacas - Join the handsome Alpacas of Shady Rest Alpaca Farm for a lovely morning of yoga. Bring a mat, towel, or blanket to practice on, along with bug spray and water. Mimosas and a tour of the farm will be provided after the session. Space is limited to 25 participants and tickets are $35. More info
- Family Fun Day to benefit Tristyn Bailey Foundation: Vendors will gather on Saturday, April 20 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Treylor Park in Nocatee for a family-friendly, free event to support the Tristyn Bailey Foundation. More info
- Vilano Beach Artisan Market Walk: Catch the Vilano Vibe and shop the area’s most unique artists and vendors on Saturday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. More info
- Pena-Peck House Tours: Take a complimentary tour of the circa 1750 Peña-Peck House in St. Augustine. Tours are available every Wednesday through Saturday. More info
- Family Sensory Night at MOSH: Family Sensory Night is a monthly evening event at MOSH, designed to be sensory-friendly for families who may appreciate a lower-stimulus environment. More info
- Party for the Planet at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm: More than 130 AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums across North America are throwing a Party for the Planet, making it the largest combined Earth Day, Endangered Species Day, and World Oceans Day celebration on Saturday. More info
- Lullaby of the Rivers Festival: Celebrate Earth Day by taking a short trip across St. Augustine’s harbor to the Lullaby of the Rivers Festival on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. More info
- Escape To Margaritaville at The Alhambra: Escape to Margaritaville is an American jukebox musical from 2017, crafted by Greg Garcia and Mike O’Malley, drawing inspiration from the music of Jimmy Buffett. This performance will be held from April 4 to May 12. More info
For more ideas for fun weekend activities, take a look at our Community Calendar. Have an event you want added to our list? Enter it here!
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SnapJAX with Akon! 🌟
As promised, here is my photo with Akon! Be sure to upload your photos -- whether it be with or without Akon -- on SnapJAX.
Carianne Luter
Akon stopped by the station and I just had to grab a picture with him!
Did we miss an event? Let us know below.