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Everything happening on the Eastside this month — in one place.

The Eastside moves because people choose to move with it. Here’s what’s coming up: a class to make something with your hands, food for your table, three days of neighborly celebration, a fall festival on Florida Avenue, and a call for young artists ready to leave their mark on this neighborhood.

Create & Sip · Friday, October 9

MAKE SOMETHING WITH YOUR OWN HANDS.

Creativity has a home on the Eastside. Join us Friday, October 9 at 6:00 PM for Create & Sip, a wire earrings class where you’ll make three beautiful designs alongside your neighbors. No experience is needed, all materials are included, and we’ll have beverages and snacks on hand — bring your favorite drink if you like. Class fee is $35.00. 920 A Philip Randolph Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32206. Scan the QR code on the flyer to register and pay.

Create and Sip wire earrings class flyer, Friday October 9 at 6:00 PM

Free box of cereal flyer for Eastside families

Free Box of Cereal · While Supplies Last

TWO BOXES PER FAMILY, STARTING TODAY.

Food security is neighborhood work. Thanks to our partnership with Pine Forest Elementary School, which collected boxes for the Eastside, families can now pick up a free box of cereal — two boxes per family, starting today, while supplies last. Pickup is at the SHINE Resource Center, 820 A Philip Randolph Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32206. Thank you to Pine Forest Elementary for showing up for your neighbors.

Hey There, Neighbor! · Save the Date

THREE DAYS OF CONNECTION, FUN, AND COMMUNITY.

Meet, play, and thrive with us this fall. October 10: Hey There, Neighbor! — Did You Know? Community Resource Fair. October 24: Hey There, Neighbor, F.A.L.L. for OUTEAST Family Fall Festival. November 7: Hey There, Neighbor! — It’s Time to Give! Community Service Day. All events run 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM at A Philip Randolph Heritage Park, 1096 A Philip Randolph Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32206. Brought to you by the Where Families Thrive Initiative, sponsored by LIFT JAX. Building community one neighbor at a time.

Hey There Neighbor save the date flyer with three fall community dates

Historic Eastside Fall Festival flyer, Friday October 30

Historic Eastside Fall Festival · Friday, October 30

COME ENJOY FAMILY, FOOD, AND FUN.

Save the date and bring the whole family. On Friday, October 30, the Florida Avenue Main Street District comes alive for the Historic Eastside Fall Festival, presented by Aunt Barbara’s King Academy. Stop by the businesses along the corridor for food, kids activities, and vendors — an evening of neighborhood joy on one of our own main streets. Family Zone at 737 A Philip Randolph Blvd. Festivities begin at 5:00 PM.

Light the Way Mural Project · People. Place. Possibilities.

STUDENT ARTIST APPRENTICES: PAINT. LEARN. CREATE. TRANSFORM.

We are seeking Student Artist Apprentices to help paint a transformational mural on the 7th & Milnor pedestrian walkover, next to Matthew Gilbert High School. You’ll work alongside a professional artist team, gain hands-on experience, build skills and creativity, and be part of a project that celebrates Eastside’s youth and limitless potential. Student stipends will be provided. Installation is October 2026. Open to middle and high school students. Application deadline: September 28, 2026 — selected students will be notified by September 30, 2026. Presented with LIFT JAX. Art changes places. People change the future.

Student Artist Apprentices flyer for the Light the Way mural project

Second Wednesday Food Distribution

FOOD FOR YOUR TABLE — WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14

Join us Wednesday, October 14 at 10:00 AM at World International Church, 925 Spearing Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206. Open while supplies last. Come as you are — and tell a neighbor.

THE FUTURE FEELS CLOSER WHEN WE BUILD IT TOGETHER.

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