Florida-Georgia fans at RV City had a little non-football entertainment this week. Scott Littler, who races hydro sport boats, was practicing on the retention pond near the Ch. 12 studios. The boats can reach a top speed of 70 mph and produce quite a wake. Littler said he travels to boating tournaments around the country and uses the pond as apractice spot nearly every day.
• The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and the Florida Humanities Council are hosting a workshop Nov. 13 from 10 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m. to teach members of non-profit organizations how to apply for grants and sponsor humanities programs. The workshop is free. For details, call Susan Lockwood at 727-553-3807.
• Several concerts are on the schedule at the University of North Florida, including the UNF Orchestra Fall Concert Nov. 10; Great American Jazz Series featuring the Mulgrew Miller Trio Nov. 13; the UNF Concert Choir and Chamber Singers Nov. 18; and the UNF Gala and Dance Nov. 22. For ticket information, call 620-2878 or 620-2961.
• The National College Fair is scheduled for Nov. 8 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Osborn Center. The fair offers students and their parents an opportunity to meet representatives for over 100 colleges and universities. Admission is free.
• First Guaranty Bank & Trust named Ramsay Breazeale, former private client adviser for Bank of America, as senior vice president and senior trust officer. He will work in the trust/investment department, helping customers with their estate and financial planning goals.
• The next Jacksonville Historical Society program, Operation Pastorius: German Saboteurs in North Florida, is scheduled for Nov. 6 at Old St. Andrews Church. A reception begins at 6:45 p.m. followed by the program at 7:30 p.m. The speaker is Stan Cohen, author of “They Came to Destroy America.”
• The Museum of Science & History has elected new officers and board members. The officers are John Fletcher, chair; Will Newton, vice chair; Susan Ryzewic, treasurer; and Dwaine Stevens, secretary. Also serving on the executive committee are LeeAnn Rummell, immediate past president, and Hal Catlin, Irene Lazzara, Linda Slade and John Welch, members-at-large. The board of directors are Martha Barrett, Will Newton, Susan Ryzewic, Quinton White, Kim Dewan, LeeAnn Rummell and Dori White.
• JEA is hosting a motorcycle ride to benefit the United Way Nov. 8 beginning at 9 a.m. at the JEA Commonwealth Service Center. The 51-mile ride ends at Buffalo’s Southwest Cafe.
• The Governing Board of the Jacksonville Port Authority has selected its board officers for 2004. T. Martin Fiorentino Jr. will serve as chair for another one-year term. Other officers are William C. Mason III, vice chair; Thomas P. Jones Jr., secretary; and Jerry W. Davis, treasurer. Other board members are Marilyn McAfee, Tony D. Nelson and Ricardo Morales Jr.
• Ten people were recently presented Community Winner Awards by Gateway Community Services. They are John Tucker Sr., Robert Murray, Paul Loaches, Diane Gendreau, Charles VanDoren, Patricia Foss, Greg Bennett, Glorious Johnson, Charles Skinner and Susan McDonald.
• Mayor John Peyton is the speaker at Monday’s Rotary Club of Jacksonville meeting at the Omni. It begins at 12:30 p.m.
• Rick Berryman has started Sterling Financial Management, which offers financial management software that assists in accelerated payments for interest-bearing loans.