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Places to go, People to See, Things to Do Places to go, People to See, Things to DoMay 7THE PLAYERS Opening Celebration May 8JCA Film Series: The JCA Film Series presents a free showing of "The Impossible Spy" at 7:30 p.m. "The Impossible Spy" is the true story of Israel's master spy, Elie Cohen. "A portrait of spies and spying that is as chilling as it is compelling," the New York Times reported. Cohen was a family man leading a quiet, normal life when, at the age of 35, he was recruited by Israel's secret service (Mossad) and assigned a mission that would forever change his life and the history of Israel. The Jewish Community Alliance is located at 8505 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville. For information call 904- 730-2100, ext. 221. May 9-10Quilt Walk May 10UNION COUNTY, FL - The Second Annual Union County Disaster Preparedness Fair. Between the hours of 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., experts will be on-hand to give first aid instruction, tips for purifying drinking water without electricity, cooking without power, preparing survival kits, using hand-held radios, fingerprinting for children, using a GPS, gardening tips in limited spaces and much more. There will also be a house-fire simulator to show families how to exit a fire and create a safe meeting place. Florida Surgeon General Dr. Viamonte Ros will be a guest speaker during the fair. There will be plenty of food, drinks, prizes and fun. The day's grand prize giveaway will be a generator. The event is free and open to the public. For additional information, please contact Angie Gibson at (386) 496-3250 May 10Stunt team will perform May 10Inn Tours Addison on Amelia, the Amelia Island Williams House, the Ash Street Inn, Elizabeth Pointe Lodge, Fairbanks House, Florida House Inn and the Hoyt House will participate in the tours. Tickets for the tours are $20/each or $45 for the series and will be available beginning in April at any of the seven inns and the Chamber of Commerce Gateway Office. For more information, visit www.ameliaislandinns.com. Community Club meets
Mark your calendarMay 15The Baker County Middle School Band Program will present the 4th Annual "Sousa Spectacular" Concert. Join us for an evening of patriotic music, a celebration of the American spirit and the "March King", John Phillip Sousa. Selections include Mack the Knife, When the Saints Go Marching In, and Stars & Stripes Forever. The Sousa Spectacular will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the B.C.M.S. auditorium. Admission is free, however donations are accepted. May 17The second Wild Amelia Nature Festival, featuring eco-tours and exhibits will be May 16-18 at the Atlantic Recreation Center and sites around Amelia and the Talbot islands. Segway, kayak, cycling, hiking and boat tours with naturalists and nature lovers will be available. Exhibitors, including the Georgia Sea Turtle Center, will be at the Rec Center from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 17. For more information, visit www.wildamelia.com. May 23-25Florida Folk Festival at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park in White Springs, FL Enjoy the diversity of Florida’s culture and history when its residents share their food, music, dance, stories, crafts and work life. Visit Seminole family camp, watch the state fiddling contest and savor ethnic food and church supper favorites. Pets are not allowed. For advance tickets, call 1-877-635-3655 or visit Florida Folk Festival. May 27FCCD golf tourney The Florida Council on Crime and Delinquency Chapter V will host a golf tournament on Tuesday, May 27, to help raise money for their many training and community service events. There will be 4-Man Scramble and Captain's choice for $50 per player or $200 per team and Mulligans $2 each or three for $5. Awards will be provided for first, second and third-place teams and for the closest to the pin and longest drive. The tournament will take place at Southern Oaks Golf Club in Lake City. Pre-registration is available now through May 21. For further information, please contact Joey Hill at (386) 466-3018, Eddie Winkler at (386) 466-1412 or Dennis Crawford at (386) 876-0674. May 30Trace Adkins has been a major star in country music for over a decade, his newest release, "You’re Gonna Miss This" currently sits at number one on the Billboard Country Music chart. He will be at the St. Augustine Amphitheater on May 30. Tickets are $39.50 - $75 May 31Cassels Christian Academy golf tourney All proceeds will benefit Cassels Christian Academy in Starke. For registration or more information, please call (904)-964-2245. To include your events, send them at least one week in advance to news@ northfloridanewsdaily.com Please include your name, contact information, and a short description of the event.
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