Looking for ways to get involved, gather your crew or plan a nearby outing? Here are a few Jacksonville-area happenings and community stories to keep on your radar this week.
- Rock the Pantries Food Drive brings a collection effort to two St. Johns County locations, with donations supporting 14 area food pantries.
- Plan a celebratory outing at Game Show Battle Rooms at St. Johns Town Center, where new seasonal challenges are joining the lineup for group gatherings.
- Food-minded locals can look ahead to Slow Food First Coast's Snail of Approval program at The Floridian in St. Augustine.
- For a family getaway close to town, explore this guide to family-friendly stops on Amelia Island, including beaches, parks, mini golf and museums around Fernandina Beach.
- Catch up on the impact of the Jacksonville Race for Champions, a fundraiser that generated $75,000 for Special Olympics Florida athletes.
- Read about the Pink Ribbon Trio at Marsh Landing, where three fundraisers raised $16,000 for Pink Ribbon Jax despite rain canceling the golf.
- Jaguars supporters can revisit the moment fans turned a London pub into “Tealwood” for a Thursday-night gathering.
- Find even more Northeast Florida ideas in our guide to community gatherings, food events and more around Jacksonville.
Whether you are lending a hand, cheering on a cause or making plans with family and friends, there is plenty of local spirit to discover.
