• This Friday and Saturday’s Cosmic Concert schedule at the Museum of Science and History is “The Beach Boys” at 8 p.m., “The Beatles” at 9 p.m. and “Classic Rock” at 10:30 p.m. Concerts cost $7.
• The Main Library’s “Intermezzo” series comes to a close on June 24 with pianist Christine Clark and violist Max Huls. The Sunday free concerts showcase talented First Coast musicians. The concert is in the library’s auditorium.
• Del Monte Foods Co., makers of Meow Mix brand cat food, and the Winn-Dixie Foundation have donated $100,000 to the Jacksonville Humane Society. Peter Lynch, president, CEO and chairman of the board of Winn-Dixie will be joined by Del Monte Regional Sales Manager Todd Flynn presented a check to JHS Executive Director Leona Sheddan and Board President Karen Bowling. The animal shelter was destroyed by a fire April 7 and the funds will contribute to the rebuilding campaign.
• Burrito Gallery’s next exhibition will feature paintings and sculptures by artists Steve and Rebecca Forster. The show begins July 7 and will run until August.
• No more training or fees for JTA’s Bikes on Buses service. The new bike racks on JTA buses are easy to use and don’t require any training or help from the driver. Anyone who still feels they may need help using the racks can pick up a brochure or watch a video on JTA’s Web site.
• Bob Hayes Invitational Track Meet Executive Director James Day has realized the pending budget cuts will likely negate any City assistance his annual track meet used to get, so Day is now seeking a major sponsor for the March 9-15, 2008 meet. The Bob Hayes Committee has been formed to help find a sponsor.
• Re/Max plans to open an office in Neptune Beach Town Center in the space formerly occupied by Hibernia.
• McAlister’s Deli in Tinseltown is celebrating its one-year anniversary this week. Anyone who stops by Thursday gets a free tea coupon.
• This year’s First Coast YMCA First Coast Games begin July 21. Thirteen teams have signed up to play in the 14-sport event. Last year, Team Blue Cross and Blue Shield won the inaugural Corporate Cup.
• Troy Spurlin, manager of special events and marketing at the Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, is moving to New York City to continue to pursue a career in acting. His last day at MOCA will be July 6 and he has decided not to take his car with him to the Big Apple. Spurlin said if anyone is looking for a deal on a 2000 Toyota MR2 Spyder, e-mail him at: [email protected].
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– Dianne Feinstein