But environmental concerns are also on the list. Susan Glickman, the Florida Director for Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, joined us to discuss some of the issues.
Women’s Center of Jacksonville
March is Women’s History Month and the Women's Center of Jacksonville, a women’s shelter and advocacy center, has a lot planned. Teresa Miles, the center's Executive Director of the , joined us with more.
ACT UP Drive-In
In honor of International Women’s Day, ANACT’s ACT UP series returns this Saturday, with a drive-in screening of Knock Down the House at the Beaches. Brianna Kilcullen is the founder and CEO of ANACT, and joined us with details.
What’s Good Wednesdays
This week’s good news includes:
- The Jacksonville Symphony will host its Virtual Gala Fundraiser Friday night, and on Saturday. enthusiasts will be able to attend an in person, live gala concert with a featured performance by famed pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet.
- Cowford Chophouse will hold its 5th Annual, MOO-VE IT 5K event to support Jacksonville Arts & Music School, a creative youth development organization that provides arts education and leadership development to students grades 3-10 from underserved communities in Jacksonville, on Saturday
- The Connectable movement launched a new initiative this week called Shopability, which is designed to shine a light on local businesses that employ individuals with Autism, Down Syndrome and other IDD’s.
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Michael Gonzalez can be reached at newsteam@wjct.org.
