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45th Annual Bob Hayes Invitational Track and Field Meet

Raines High School will host the 45th Annual Bob Hayes Invitational Track and Field meet this weekend, Friday, March 20, and Saturday, March 21. The meet will kick-off on Friday at 2 p.m., with a middle school track meet. All are welcome to attend. For more information, visit http://www.bhitm.org.

Attention DCPS Male Employees

DCPS’ Employee Wellness Department will host their next Lunch and Learn on Wednesday, March 25. Bring your lunch and learn about Health and Stress from Dr. Peter M. Adams, D.C., Life Mission Chiropractic. The event will be held at the district administration building, 1701 Prudential Drive, in room 613 from noon until 1 p.m. For more information, contact Tony Williams, wellness coordinator, at 904.390.2916.

2009 Jax Parks Get Out There! Festival

Next weekend, March 27-29, 2009, Jax Parks will host its 4th Annual Get Out There! This is a weekend filled with free, family friendly events revolving around health, fitness, environmental protection and FUN.

The festivities begin Friday, March 27, with the Super Celebration Kickoff being held at Hanna Park, 500 Wonderwood Drive. For more information, download this year’s brochure or call 904.630.4100.

2nd Biannual Jacksonville Green Expo

Global GreenUp, LLC will host the 2nd Biannual Jacksonville Green Expo on Saturday, April 25, and Sunday, April 26, at the Prime Osborn Convention Center, 1000 Water St. The exhibition will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days.

Jacksonville Green Expo educates individuals, communities, businesses and policy makers in an effort to promote sustainable living through efficient, renewable energy, and the conservation of water and land resources.

A Green Awards Breakfast will be held Saturday, April 25, from 8 to 9:30 a.m., to honor the winning "green" nominees in the non-profit, business and individual categories.

Global GreenUp is looking for teachers and student volunteers. All interested volunteers can sign up at http://www.jacksonvillegreenexpo.com. Student volunteers will receive a free t-shirt.

*Teachers, remember students earn community service hours for working the expo.