• The “Saving Our Money” forum is today at 6 p.m. at the main Bridge campus, 1824 Pearl St. The forum will feature practical discussions on how to conserve energy and lower your JEA bill and financial consulting from Wells Fargo on how to save money and live on a budget. Representatives from The United Way sponsored program, Real $ense Prosperity Campaign, will also be present to offer guidance on how to properly file end-of-year taxes. Finally, Family Foundations, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping families with family and financial counseling will discuss foreclosures, budgeting and managing assets. For more information, contact Lloyd Thompson at 359-2583.
• The 2009 Parade of Homes is April 18–26, with entry fees remaining the same as 2008: $2,300 for new homes, $2,000 for returning models from 2008 and every fourth model is free. For more information about the event, go to www.nefba.com.
• The Black Republicans of Duval County will open the organization’s new headquarters at 4963 Beach Blvd. Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. Party Chair Jim Greer and State Rep. Jennifer Carroll will cut a ribbon to officially open the office. RSVP to [email protected] or visit www.minorityrepublicansofduval.com.
• If you haven’t had time to see this year’s Best Picture nominees, the AMC Orange Park 24 is screening all five films back-to-back Saturday, the day before the Academy Awards. For $30 you can watch the movies from 10:30 a.m.-11:45 p.m.