• Cerebral Palsy of Northeast Florida has a new name. It’s New Heights and the motto is “turning disabilities into capabilities.”
• Nice gesture from Nondumiso Maphazi, executive mayor of Nelson Mandela Bay in South Africa. Maphazi sent a fax to Mayor John Peyton to let him know how much Nancy Olson meant to the Sister Cities relationship between Jacksonville and Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Olson passed away late last week.
• In response to a Monday story in the Florida Times-Union about a law suit over public records in Venice, Fla., Managing Deputy General Counsel Steve Rohan sent all 19 City Council members a memo reminding them what kinds of official correspondence are subject to the state’s Sunshine Laws. Among the types Rohan listed are e-mail, phone, texting, Blackberry communications, Twitter, MySpace, Facebook and others.
• The next meeting of the First Coast Association of Fundraising Professionals is Oct. 14 at San Jose Country Club at 11:30 a.m. For more info, call daniel Director of Development Jimmy Kelly at 296-1055, ext. 1026.
• Sheriff John Rutherford will be on the hot seat soon, as he’s the honoree for a roast to benefit the Police Athletic League Nov. 10 at the Omni with hosts John Falconetti and Bruce Barcelo. A reception and silent auction begins at 6 p.m., with the dinner and roast to follow at 7 p.m. For more information on the event, call 355-1387.
• The “Turtle Trails” sculpture on Monroe Street in front of the Dalton Agency was vandalized Tuesday night. Specifically, the vandal(s) stole Tortoise Marley’s electric guitar. He’s set to be auctioned Saturday night at the “Shell-Abration” at the Fairgrounds, so a call has gone out seeking anyone who might donate an electric guitar to benefit the Child Guidance Center. If you have a spare axe around the house, call Bonnie Upright at 291-8604.
• According to a sign on the door, International Cafe on Hogan Street will be closed for the next 2-3 weeks due to a family emergency.
• To celebrate its first anniversary the 5 Points Theatre is hosting a free screening of “Casablanca” tomorrow at 7 p.m. It was the first film shown when the venue reopened a year ago. Also, the University of Georgia-LSU game will be shown on the big screen Saturday at 3:30 p.m. Admission is free and a wide selection of snacks and beverages will be available.
• The global services center for Deutsche Bank recently celebrated its one year anniversary in the area. Upon arriving, many economic development officials cited the company for its potential to generate jobs for the area and it hasn’t disappointed as it has more than 600 employees. “We’re committed to making our second year in Jacksonville an even bigger success,” said Jacksonville Managing Director John Lafond.
• Updating Tuesday’s story on First Coast Crime Stoppers and one of its big fundraisers. The 5th annual golf tournament to benefit the organization is Nov. 9 at the Ponte Vedra Golf and Country Club at TPC Sawgrass. Shotgun rules apply, with single entry at $125, foursomes for $500. The event also features a reception and barbecue dinner. For more information,go to www.fccrimestoppers.com.