• The San Jose Country Club is hosting a big bash for Super Bowl weekend. The Hall of Fame Player’s Association Legends of the Gridiron is scheduled for Feb. 4, featuring over 250 NFL Hall of Famers. ESPN’s Chris Berman is the master of ceremonies.
• Jags center Brett Romberg is putting his spare time to good use. He’s teaching a Junior Achievement class at Twin Lakes Academy Elementary School.
• New face in the General Counsel’s Office: Thomas M. Beverly is an assistant general counsel in the General Litigation Department.
• Fresh off selling out Madison Square Garden two nights in a row, the Rev. Joel Osteen is coming to the Adams Mark Hotel. Osteen will host a breakfast at the hotel Tuesday. Osteen’s televised sermons are the most watched Christian television programs in the country.
• SunBelt Coffee and Water Service has awarded two franchise territories in Florida and is negotiating another three. After launching a national franchise early this year, SunBelt projects $5 million in revenue for 2005. President and CEO Susan Hartley, also a JEDC commissioner, accepted last month an Industry Appreciation Award from Lt. Gov. Toni Jennings.
• The Red Mass, which brings together government officials, members of the judiciary, law enforcement officers and attorneys so they can find spiritual direction to fulfill the obligations of public service, is scheduled for Oct. 28 at 5:30 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. A reception will follow in the church courtyard.
• The City Council’s updated informational brochure has been released. Its theme: “The past is reflected in our vision for tomorrow.” Copies can be picked up at City Hall.
• City Council member Michael Corrigan has turned down an invitation to serve as an alternate on the Jacksonville Waterways Commission.
• Marine Max boats has opened at the old Crest Chevrolet site on the Arlington Expressway.
• Karpeles Manuscript Museum is hosting a Contorted Halloween Art Show Oct. 22 from 7-11 p.m. The show features the paintings of Brenda Kato along with the Gothic art photography of Neal Rue. Admission is free, but the museum is asking for donations at the door to help make up budget shortfalls.