• The 12th Annual Guns N Hoses Fight Night pitting police officers against firefighters is April 17 at 7 p.m. at the Arena. The event has traditionally been contested in March, but was moved this year in order to avoid conflicting with the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. Former Gators quarterback Tim Tebow will be a special guest before he heads for the NFL draft the following week. For tickets call FOP Executive Director Robbie Frietas at 251-5934.
• The 24th Annual Celebrity Chefs Tasting and Silent Auction will return to the Prime Osborn March 11 with several new local celebrity chefs whipping up their favorite recipes to benefit numerous programs of the Salvation Army. This year’s chefs include: Carol Alexander of The Ritz Theatre; Ken Amaro and Phil Amato of Ch. 12/25; Laura Capitano of The Florida Times-Union; Cathi Carson and Brent Martineau of Ch. 30/47; U.S. District Court Judge Paul Glenn; Tommy Hazouri of the Duval County School Board; Hope McMath of the Cummer Museum; artist Joanelle Mulrain; Jack Peter of the World Golf Hall of Fame; Nikki Preede of Ch. 4; Tony Vecchhio of the Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens; and a yet-to-be-announced Jaguars player. The event is from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. and tickets cost $25 and including entry and parking. Call Darlene Uhler at 301-4841 for tickets and information.