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People to see, places to go & things to do People to see, places to go & things to doBlood drive for Director ReynoldsWest Nassau High School is having a special "designated" blood drive on Friday September 5 from 8 am - 2 pm to gain blood for Don Reynolds, band director, who needs a liver transplant. You can contact Cindy Barney (904) 879-3746 at West Nassau High for additional information. Fourth Annual Jacksonville's Puerto Rican Parade & FestivalThis parade and festival is considered the biggest hispanic event in Jacksonville. It will be held on September 13 from 12:00pm - 2:00am. It is a family-oriented, cultural and educational event. It showcases the very best of the Puerto Rican culture, arts and crafts, Puerto Rican painters, exhibits and a colorful and cheerful parade. The Jacksonville Landing will be sizzling with the sounds of Latin music, marching bands, beauty queens in foot-high tiara and dancers, all moving to a thumping salsa beat! Amelia Island Film Festival inauguralFernandina Beach's Newest Festival opens with an exciting array of over 25 Screenings of 45 Independent, Classic and Foreign Films. The Amelia Island Film Festival takes place September 25-28 at four venues: The Fernandina Woman's Club, The Peck Center, Florida House Inn and The Palace Saloon. Individual passes are $100, founding member individuals are $75, couples $150, and students under age 24 with valid ID, $45. For information contact AIFF at (904) 335-1110 or visit www.ameliaislandfilmfestival.com St. Augustine Birthday Party CelebrationSept. 6: St. Augustine Birthday Party Celebration, downtown St. Augustine. Entertainment, Spanish dancing, games, reenactments, period costumes. Free admission. 904-825-1010. |
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