• Mayor John Peyton and First Baptist Church pastor Dr. Jerry Vines have announced plans to make Hemming Plaza a “family friendly zone” during the 2005 Super Bowl. Feb. 3-6, Hemming Plaza has been designated for family-related activities. During this time, no alcohol may be sold or consumed within the perimeters of the park. “The Super Bowl game itself brings a flurry of activity to downtown,” said Peyton.”We want to provide all of our citizens with the opportunity to participate in the festivities.” First Baptist Church and other organizations may use Hemming Plaza to provide activities and information for Super Bowl visitors. Interested organizations may contact the Special Events office at 630-3690.
• Don Fibicj has joined St. John & Partners as executive vice president/creative director. Fibich was formerly a senior vice president and creative director at Doner Advertising in Southfield, Mich.
• David L. Stites has joined Taylor Engineering, Inc. as environmental services director.
• The “land of the ice and snow”meets Juilliard, as the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra performs the music of Led Zeppelin at the T-U Center Saturday at 8 p.m. The orchestra will be amplified by a full rock band and accompanied by singer Randy Jackson.
• The Downtown Development Authority is scheduled to meet Wednesday at 9 a.m. in City Council Committee Room B.
• Florida Coastal School of Law is hosting an alumni/faculty/staff oyster roast Oct. 9 at the home of Andy and Nancy Frashuer on Fort George Island. Festivities begin at 4 p.m. with the roasting to begin around 6:30 p.m. If you are currently working for a firm or other legal organization, you are also invited to bring one supervisor or partner (and their spouse and children) so we can promote the school and its graduates through your boss’ social interaction with the faculty, staff and other alumni. Please RSVP by e-mail no later than Oct. 6, to [email protected].