The Jacksonville Jaguars have started a “Junior Jags” program, part of a transformation from the former Jaguars Kids Club.
Parents of children ages 4-12 can sign up for a $29.99 annual membership, which includes a gift pack, monthly e-newsletter, birthday card from Jaxson De Ville and discounts on game days at JagWear merchandise stores.
It also allows the children to attend members-only events with an adult guest, part of a year-round series to engage the family and create memorable experiences.
Season ticket holders can enroll at a discounted price and can contact their member relations specialist for more information.
For more information overall, visit juniorjags.com.
Downtown road closures for One Spark
There’s a little thing called One Spark happening Downtown through Sunday, which means road closures throughout the urban core. Here’s a rundown of all the traffic-related blockages.
Through 6 a.m. Monday, the following streets are closed and metered parking suspended:
• Laura Street from Church Street to Independent Drive
• Duval Street from Hogan to Laura streets
• Monroe Street from Hogan to Main streets
• Adams Street from Hogan to Ocean streets
• Forsyth Street from Hogan to Newnan streets
• Water Street from Hogan to Laura streets, if needed
• Hogan Street from Water Street to the Northbank Riverwalk
In addition, the inaugural One Spark 5K will be Saturday morning.
The race means rolling road closures from 9-10 a.m. They are:
• Duval Street from Broad to Market streets
• Market Street from Duval to Adams streets
• Adams Street from Market to Broad streets
• Broad Street from Adams to Duval streets
Jacksonville Craft & Beer Festival set for May 15
The 7th Annual Jacksonville Craft & Import Beer Festival is back Downtown on May 15.
This year’s event is at Veterans Memorial Arena and will feature 40 breweries with more than 530 beers to sample. It also will have more than 20 local restaurants, bands and two disc jockeys.
Tickets are $60 for the VIP package, which includes admission to the event from 5-9 p.m. — an hour before general admission — and a 5-ounce beer sampling glass. The other package is $45 for admission and the sampling glass.
Both ticket levels have access to beverages, food, entertainment and silent auction. They can be purchased at beerfestjax.com or at the door the day of the event.
Each year, the festival benefits a local charity. This year’s is the Meninak Club of Jacksonville.
David Marovich selected for awards
David Marovich, 121 Financial Credit Union vice president of business services, was selected as the Small Business Administration’s North Florida District and State of Florida Financial Advocate of the Year.
Marovich has consulted existing and startup businesses through the Small Business Development Center and conducted classes like “Boots to Business” for military families. He’s a 19-year veteran of the banking industry and held leadership roles in retail, operations and small business within the field. He joined 121 Financial in 2007.
He is president of the Small Business Resource Network of North Florida.
Silver Airways new flights start Thursday
Silver Airways is starting its nonstop service between Jacksonville International Airport and Pensacola International Airport on Thursday.
The first flight departs Jacksonville at 12:10 p.m., with the first arriving flight at 2:18 p.m.
National economists speaking in town Thursday
The National Federation of Independent Business and Visa will present the latest economic trend data targeted toward small-business owners Thursday at University Club.
Dubbed the “Small Business Economic Road Show,” the event will feature Wayne Best of Visa Inc. and William Dunkelberg of the National Federation of Independent Business as speakers.
The program will be moderated by state Sen. Aaron Bean, R-Fernandina Beach. A reception starts at 5:30 p.m., with the program from 6-8 p.m.
The free presentation and dinner is open to all small-business owners, but a reservation is required. It can be made online at nfib.com/florida or by emailing [email protected].
Jacksonville University to help Arlington area next week
Jacksonville University will hold a Charter Day of Service on April 16 in recognition of its 81st anniversary.
More than 700 students, faculty and alumni will take part in outreach projects across the Arlington area. Those efforts include partnerships with HandsOn Jacksonville, Greenscape and other local groups. Projects include prom setup for the PACE Center for Girls, tree planting at Reddie Point and construction of a butterfly garden at Arlington Heights Elementary School.
The events will be documented through JU photography students’ work.
Participants are invited the same day to the campus’ River House for a celebratory lunch, followed by an evening celebration from 8-11 p.m. with music, activities and fireworks.
“This is a tremendous day to enhance our connection to the Arlington Community,” said retired Brig. Gen. Michael Fleming, JU chief government, military and community relations officer, in a news release.
For a list of the projects, visit bit.ly/1c4GvR9.