Coastal Companion

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26.2 with Donna to fight breast cancer – Jacksonville, Florida

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The big marathon with Donna takes place on February 15th in Jacksonville, Florida, but there are lots of events including a fitness expo over the weekend, so even if you’re not running – check out the Breast Cancer marathon event.

2009 Race Weekend Itinerary
Thursday, February 12, 2009
11:59 p.m. Online race registration closes, Eastern/Pacific Time

Friday, February 13, 2009
26.2 with Donna The National Marathon to Fight Breast Cancer Health & Fitness Expo Presented by Winn Dixie Hyatt Regency Jacksonville 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. On-site registration and packet pick-up are available during expo hours.

Saturday, February 14, 2009
7 a.m.- noon CME Symposium- Management of Adjuvant and Metastatic Breast Cancer, Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Course Directors: Edith Perez, MD Lynn C. Hartmann, MD Frances M. Palmieri, RN, MSN, OCN 26.2 with Donna The National Marathon to Fight Breast Cancer Health & Fitness Expo Presented by Winn Dixie Hyatt Regency Jacksonville 9 a.m.-6 p.m. On-site final race registration and packet pick-up available during expo hours.

3 p.m. 2008 Honda Fit Drawing Health & Fitness Expo
4 p.m. National Galloway Pep Rally The Jacksonville Landing
6 p.m. Pasta Dinner presented by Nektar Therapeutics Hyatt Regency Jacksonville
Tickets may be purchased online, at the door or at the expo on Friday and Saturday.

Sunday, February 15, 2009
26.2 with Donna National Marathon to Fight Breast Cancer Marathon and Half Marathon Start/Finish, Mayo Clinic Campus Medical Support at the start/finish line will be provided by Mayo Clinic from 7 a.m. until the end of the race and race events.

4 a.m. Runners’ Village Opens Staff will be on-site to assist runners.
6:30 a.m. VIP/Sponsor Viewing Area Opensï‚· Located at the race start/finish line.ï‚· Invitation Only
7:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. Marathon and Half Marathon Post- Race Celebration
ï‚· Food and Beverages
ï‚· Entertainment
ï‚· Family Reunite Area
Noon Awards Presentation

for more information, visit www.breastcancermarathon.com

First Garden Tour in 2009 – Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, Florida

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For those interested in gardening, here’s an interesting event. The first Garden Tour of the year is taking place at Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens in February.

This is an opportunity to learn about evergreen plants. Participants need to register in advance on the website www.Jacksonvillezoo.org. Saturday February 7th at 9.00 am.

Ticket to the event are $10 per person for Zoo members and $20 per person for nonmembers. Admission to the Zoo itself is included in the cost.

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Horse Show & Kid’s Carnival to Benefit Jacksonville Zoo

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$35,000 Annual Grand Prix Horse Show & Kid’s Carnival to Benefit Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
February 1, 2009 – 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

gallopazoolaJanuary 21, 2009, Jacksonville, FL – The North Florida Hunter Jumper Association announced its 14th annual Grand Prix International Horse Show and Kid’s Carnival, GallopaZOOla. There will be drawings to win a 40” wide screen, LCD Sony TV (winner can take home that day to watch the Super Bowl) and other great prizes. The event is being held at the Clay County Fairgrounds on State Road 16 on February 1st, from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Attendees can dance and play games with Radio Disney live; meet Jazoo, the Zoo’s friendly lion mascot, ride ponies, enjoy animal encounters, tour the stables and more. The Outback Steakhouse Luncheon will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the funny Celebrity Horse Relay Competition will take place at 1:00 p.m. and the main event, the Grand Prix Horse Jumping Competition, is at 2:00 p.m. Arthur Crofton, WEJZ 96.1 FM radio personality, will be the Master of Ceremonies.

“We are delighted to provide funding from this event to the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens for the 14th year,” said Hunter Jumper Association President Tony Weight. “We look forward to continuing our support for the Zoo in the years to come.”

GallopaZOOla also includes a silent auction with a large variety of merchandise and Gift Certificates provide by Northeast Florida merchants. Admission to the horse show and kid’s carnival are free, with a $5.00 parking donation. Tickets to the Outback Steakhouse luncheon are on sale online at jacksonvillezoo.org, at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens’ Guest Relations and Membership Offices and on-site at the event. A Family Pack of 4 tickets is $75; Adult tickets are $35; and Children’s tickets are $12. All proceeds go to the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. For more information go to jacksonvillezoo.org or call 904-757-2000.

January 7th 2009 Art Walk Downtown Jacksonville

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The Art Center presents Scott Morris
Come see the unique art by Scott Morris. His wall sculptures are created using aluminum, glass, and steel. The Art Center is located at 31 West Adams Street, Jacksonville Fl 32202
The event will start at 5:00pm and end at 9:00pm
Get a sneak preview at www.ScoMo-art.com

Spoken Word – Jacksonville, Florida

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Spoken Word is a monthly gathering of artists, writers, and others who enjoy poetry, storytelling and music. On the first Thursday of each month, the lobby of the Ritz Theatre & LaVilla Museum becomes a casual cafe style setting for live open-mic performances by local poets, playwrights, orators, musical vocalists and anyone who has words to share. for more information visit www.ritzlavilla.org