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Join one of the largest fireworks displays in Northeast Florida as the World Golf Village celebrates Independence Day on Thursday, July 2. Bring blankets or lawn chairs and find a spot around the Walk of Champions to take in the grand fireworks show. Restaurants and shops will be open to the public and a minimal parking fee will be required for entry to the event. For event information, call (904) 940-4123.

Each Tuesday evening from 5 – 6 p.m., children ages 4 to 10 will have the opportunity to explore the galleries or gardens and experiment with a different art process. $5, Members and Non-Members. No pre-registration. Please arrive early as class size is limited.
Free museum admission from 4 – 9 p.m. on Tuesdays is sponsored by THE PLAYERS.

Paul Jenkins: Works from Jacksonville Collections
June 12 through August 9, 2009
Paul Jenkins is an important figure in post-World War II American Abstraction. He is best known for his painterly explorations of color, form, and light. A student of Yasuo Kuniyoshi at the Art Students League of New York, Jenkins has received international acclaim for his colorful creations in acrylic, oil, and watercolor. Now in his 80s, Jenkins continues to exhibit in America and Europe. His works can be found in the collections of major museums, including the Guggenheim Museum, the Museum of Modern Art, the Whitney Museum of American Art, and the Brooklyn Museum.
This exhibition is drawn from the collections of Margie and Graham Allen, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Halverson, Preston H. Haskell, The Haskell Collection, the Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Zimmerman.

Free admission for families. Children under the age of 18 and accompanying adults are free. Sponsored by Bank of America.

Family Saturday = Family Fun at Tree Hill Nature Center!
What: Family Saturday at Tree Hill
Why: Cure NDD (Nature Deficit Disorder)
When: Saturdays at 10:00 a.m.
Where: Tree Hill Nature Center MAP
Cost: Five Dollars per Family | FREE for Tree Hill members

Kayaking, sandbars, swimming and cookies! You can/t beat that for a fun day in the saltmarsh. Learn about Pistol shrimp, fiddler crabs and those crazy jumping fish.
This trip is great for everyone. Kids
under 12 yr. will paddle with an adult
in a two person kayak. Lunch will be waiting when we finish the tour.
Fee $55 adult
$35 children under 12 yr.

Fort Mose Historical Society in partnership with the Department of Environmental Protection’s Fort Mose Historic State Park will host a reception at the visitor center at Fort Mose Historic State Park.

The reception will celebrate the 13th birthday of the Fort Mose Historical Society. The historical society will accept the presentation of a significant donation to the Society’s building fund from Prosperity Bank of St. Augustine. Special guest speaker will be Dr. Pat Coggin. This event is free and open to interested members of the public

Each Tuesday evening from 5 – 6 p.m., children ages 4 to 10 will have the opportunity to explore the galleries or gardens and experiment with a different art process. $5, Members and Non-Members. No pre-registration. Please arrive early as class size is limited.
Free museum admission from 4 – 9 p.m. on Tuesdays is sponsored by THE PLAYERS.

Paul Jenkins: Works from Jacksonville Collections
June 12 through August 9, 2009
Paul Jenkins is an important figure in post-World War II American Abstraction. He is best known for his painterly explorations of color, form, and light. A student of Yasuo Kuniyoshi at the Art Students League of New York, Jenkins has received international acclaim for his colorful creations in acrylic, oil, and watercolor. Now in his 80s, Jenkins continues to exhibit in America and Europe. His works can be found in the collections of major museums, including the Guggenheim Museum, the Museum of Modern Art, the Whitney Museum of American Art, and the Brooklyn Museum.
This exhibition is drawn from the collections of Margie and Graham Allen, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Halverson, Preston H. Haskell, The Haskell Collection, the Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Zimmerman.