Recognize Sexual Assault Awareness Month by attending the kick-off ceremony today at 10am on the steps of the Police Memorial Building

View Art & Soul’s Surviving to Thriving Art Exhibit tonight from 6 to 8pm at the Women’s Center of Jacksonville to commemorate survivors of sexual assault. During the exhibit viewing, a sexual assault survivor speak-out and teal ribbon tying ceremony service will commence in the courtyard. Go to www.womenscenterofjax.orgfor details.

Today is St. Augustine’s First Friday Art Walk from 5 to 9pm. Enjoy local artists’ works for free while enjoying a relaxing walk in downtown St. Augustine. Visit www.staugustinegalleries.com for details.

Come out to Springing the Blues at the Sea Walk Pavilion. Today through Sunday at Jacksonville Beach you can enjoy a blues music festival, complete with BBQ and seafood, kids’ activities, and arts & crafts. Visit www.springingtheblues.com for details.

The Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Northeast Florida, Inc. will host Trot For Tots today,a downtown march to raise awareness about Northeast Florida’s high infant mortality rate.  Northeast Florida has one of the highest infant mortality rates in the US: about 11 deaths per 1,000 live births.

Walk with mothers and their children at 9am. The trot will begin at the historic Mt. Zion AME church at the intersection for Newman and Beaver streets and end at Hemming Plaza. Children will be treated to games at the end of the event.

Call 904.398.5222 for details.

This four week group at the Women’s Center of Jacksonville will focus on the range of emotions that may occur during the breast cancer survivor journey. The worskshop will use discussion, art, writing and other forms of expression. The cost is $20. Please register in advance to attend all four workshops during April (7th, 14th, 21st and 28th) from 5:45 to 7pm. Call Coco at 904.722.3000 ext. 224 to register.

Take a yoga workshop today from 10am to 12pm at Avondale Dance Studio. Yoga instructor Brenda Starr-Walker will lead the workshop in connection with the art exhibit Figure It Out, on display at The Women’s Center of Jacksonville. The cost is $25 and there are a limited number of spaces available. Please call The Women’s Center of Jacksonville at 904.722.3000 for reservations.

Step into spring at the 12^th Annual San Marco Spring Art Festival today and tomorrow from 10am to 5pm in

Celebrate Earth Day today and tomorrow from 10am to 4pm atJacksonville Zoo and Gardens’ Party for the Planet.  Guests can learn how to take care of our earth while enjoying Earth Day activities and live entertainment. Visit jaxzoo.org for details.

Today is Equal Pay Day. Meet at Marriott Southpoint for morning workshops and a luncheon. Nominate someone for the Spirit of Rosie Award. For award criteria and more information, call Deb Phillians at the Women’s Center of Jacksonville at 904.722.3000 x227 or visit www.womenscenterofjax.org.

 

Join the skirt! staff at the Cellar Grille for Sip with skirt! tonight from 5:30 to 8:30pm. Enjoy free appetizers, live music, a raffle, and free copies of He Said She Said books, by the editors of skirt! (while supplies last). Call skirt! at 904.359.4693 for more information.

Attend Spring into Bloom today and tomorrow from 10am to 4pm at the new TroutRiverPlaza and the Great Lawn for Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. Local experts will give presentations on how to grow, decorate, and cook with botanical and plants.  Enjoy garden tours, children’s activities, and live entertainment. Visit www.jaxzoo.org   for details.

Today through May 4join in the festivities celebrating cultural diversity at the World of Nations Celebration. Enjoy a multi-ethnic marketplace of cuisine, crafts and entertainment, representing more than 30 countries. Visit coj.net for details.