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Going once, going twice — sold for foundation
The auction at the MaliVai Washington Youth Foundation’s largest fundraiser of the year will feature several memorable experiences.
Those attending the Current/Sherman Group of Merrill Lynch Champions for Children Gala at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the Florida Blue Conference Center at 4800 Deerwood Camps Parkway will have the opportunity to bid on items such as:
• Tickets to the 2017 Country Music Association Awards, including round-trip air fare, a three-night stay at the Loew’s Vanderbilt Hotel in Nashville and tickets to the Country Music Hall of Fame.
• Tickets to the Jacksonville Jaguars’ 2017 game at Wembley Stadium in London, including round-trip transportation on the team’s charter jet and two nights at The Dorchester overlooking Hyde Park.
• A seven-day Holland America Line cruise for two in Alaska, the Caribbean, Mexico or Canada in an ocean view stateroom.
• Two of the first four days of the 2017 U.S. Open tennis tournament in seats that cannot be purchased. Tickets are for box seats for the first Tuesday night and lunch and matches from the President’s Box for Wednesday or Thursday day sessions.
• A one-week vacation for four at The Regent Grand Resort at Grace Bay Beach in Turks & Caicos.
• Tickets to the 2017 ESPY Awards in Los Angeles, including round-trip air fare and three nights’ accommodations in a luxury hotel.
• Three days of pit passes and tickets in the Paddock Grandstand at the May 26-28 101st running of the Indianapolis 500.
• A day of quail hunting on a private reserve and farm in Hilliard, including hunting guide, dogs and catered lunch.
If you are unable to attend but still want to bid or would like to purchase tickets to the gala, call (904) 359-5437 or email [email protected].
Cummer Museum hits first fundraising goal
With $375,000 from trustees and donors, the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens reached the first fundraising goal associated with the 2015 Challenge Grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.
In order to receive the full $500,000 award, the museum must raise an additional $1.5 million from the community by 2020.
The Cummer was one of 15 institutions selected for the grant from the endowment, an independent federal agency dedicated to supporting research, education, preservation and public programs in the humanities.
The funding will create a $2 million programming endowment that will provide sustained funding for programming, including lectures, workshops, symposia and bringing scholars and artists to Jacksonville.
To participate in the second year of the match or for more information, contact [email protected] or call (904) 899-6025.
Pin Up Paws fundraiser Nov. 3 in St. Augustine
The St. Augustine Humane Society will hold its Pin Up Paws calendar fundraiser at the 2017 PUP Party.
The calendar’s Travel Tails theme will be featured at the event, 6-9 p.m. Nov. 3 at Mark Lance Armory, 190 San Marco Ave. in St. Augustine.
Cost per person is $50 in advance and $60 at the door. It includes dinner, cash bar, music, silent auction and wine pull.
Additionally, the 2017 Pin Up Paws Travel Tails calendar will debut at the party and copies will be available for $10 each.
Proceeds from the calendar pet voting process, submissions, donations and sales benefit the programs and services of the St. Augustine Humane Society.
For more information, call (904) 829-2737 or email [email protected].
Visit the website at PUPparty.org.
Deutsche Bank joins effort to honor teachers
Public school educators in Duval County will be honored at the Jacksonville Jaguars Teacher Appreciation Game on Dec. 24 through a partnership with Deutsche Bank.
As the new Teacher Leadership Partner of the Jacksonville Public Education Fund’s annual EDDY Awards teacher recognition program, the bank will support work to elevate leadership among the city’s best public school educators.
Deutsche Bank joins other local businesses and community organizations that support teachers through the annual Duval County Teacher of the Year program, including Florida Blue, Wells Fargo and the Rotary Clubs of Duval County.
In addition to the EDDY Awards, the education fund works with teachers to bring their voices to the policymaking table through its Teacher Roundtable program and to support classroom innovation through the PowerUP Jax grant program.
This is the first year in which the Jaguars will host a Teacher Appreciation Game.
In addition to the teacher of the year nominees receiving tickets, the 15 district semifinalists will be honored in an on-field presentation at the game.
A list of the 173 teachers of the year is available online at www.jaxpef.org/news.
North Florida Land Trust closing deal on fort
On Nov. 3, North Florida Land Trust plans to close the deal on the purchase of the 1898 Spanish American War Fort.
While the organization still needs to raise about $21,000 to complete the purchase, it is close enough to schedule the closing.
That’s possible through an anonymous donor who has offered to match donations up to $39,000 in order to raise the final money needed to complete the purchase.
The trust has served as the acquisition and fundraising partner of the National Park Service and plans to convey the fort to the federal government.
The property will be added to the Fort Caroline National Memorial as a public access park.
The 1898 Spanish-American War artillery battery fort was one of four forts on St. Johns Bluff that acted in defense of the river and is the only one that remains.
Donations can be made online at northfloridalandtrust.org, or by check marked “Fort” mailed to North Florida Land Trust, 2038 Gilmore St., Jacksonville, 32204.
Salvation Army helps after hurricane
Within hours of Hurricane Matthew’s departure, the Salvation Army Northeast Florida Area Command went into action, deploying mobile kitchens to aid victims of the storm.
As of Tuesday, the organization was focusing its efforts at locations in St. Johns County, including at Vilano Beach near the Publix Super Market; the Crescent Beach Fire Department at 5867 Florida A1A; Bridge Street and Granada Street in St. Augustine; and 109 N. Main St. in Hastings.
The organization is serving nearly 1,000 meals each day to victims of the disaster.
See the Girl Oct. 20-21 at duPont Center
The third annual See the Girl Summit is a two-day conference where national thought leaders, subject matter experts and participants will address the needs of Florida’s girls and young women.
It’s 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Oct. 20-21 at the Jessie Ball duPont Center, 40 E. Adams St.
The program is geared toward healthcare and service providers, educators, students, therapists, social workers, legal professionals, juvenile justice and child protection professionals, and anyone interested in advocating the rights of girls.
Registration is $199 per person, $99 for students. For more information, visit seethegirl.org/2016summitregister.