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The writers' opinions do not necessarily reflect the opinion ofRT Publishing, Inc. Advertising Rates are available by request. RT Publishing, Inc. is not responsible for advertisement content or accuracy of information provided by its advertisers. Nor does RT Publishing, Inc. endorse any of the products or services included in this publication. RT Publishing, Inc. reserves the right to refuse advertisement or copy from any advertiser. All rights are reserved and no portion of this publication may be copied without the express written consent of the publisher. @ 2010. www. Mandarinl~ewsLine.com October 2010 e ?/,,*,tD,,*,; News Line, Page 3 $14 for members and $15 for non members. For reservations or ad- ditional information, please call Iris by October 24 at 268-2459. The MOMS Club of Jackson_ ville/Mandarin-SE offers support for stay at home and part-time working moms living in zip code 32258. With the club you will have enriching activities for you and your children, during the day when you need the most support. A sample of activities includes park days, beach days, monthly socials, playgroups and field trips to the zoo and mu- seums. For additional information, please email semandarinmoms@ yahoo.com. The All Star Quilters Guild will have an Arts and Craft Tag Sale on Saturday, October 30 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the First Chris tian Church of Jacksonville, located at 11924 San Jose Boulevard. There will be lots of quilts and quilting supplies plus other craft projects, a great way to start Christmas gifts! For more information or if you would like to participate, please contact Julie Mainor at 571-9172 or e-mail her at cheezdoodle02@ yahoo.com. The Italian American Club opens its doors to the community this month for Festa Italiana. Mark your calendars and don't miss this classic event! This year we will have several outdoor activities for the kids, plus our homemade dinners, desserts, pizza, zeppolis, sausage and peppers and so much more. The dates are Friday, October 22 from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., Saturday, October 23 from 10:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Sunday, October 24 from 12:00 noon until 6:00 p.m. For details, please call the club at 268-2882 or check out our website at www.iacofjacksonville.com. There are no admission fees. Come and enjoy this special weekend! Sierra Club Northeast Florida will hold their general meeting on Monday, October 11 at Lakewood Presbyterian Church, located at 2001 University Boulevard in the Fellowship Room in the rear of the church. Social time begins at 6:45 p.m. and the Program begins at 7:30 p.m. The Gulf of Mexico is the only known spawning area for Western Atlantic bluefin tuna. The Gulf also provides important habitat to a variety of other severely depleted marine animals, such as leatherback sea turtles and sailfish. Join the Pew Environment Group's Cameron Jaggard to learn about the common threat that surface longhne fishing gear poses to these rare and beauti- ful marine animals, what is being done to protect them in the wake of the oil spill disaster and how you can take action. For more informa- tion,1p81ease contact Janet Larson at The Mandarin Garden Club will be holding its fall joint meeting on Thursday, October 14 at 10:00 a.m. at the clubhouse located at What's New cont. on page 5 Do you have community or club news you would like included in Mandarin NewsLine? Then contact Marrie Thompson ar: . editor@mandarinnewshne.com or 886-4919. n at beginning at 10:30 a.m. tion, please call 733-0516 or email nesday, October 20 at the alex9520@comcast.net. Inn Mandarin. The Vintage will perform "Bits and Shuffleboard is played on a dramatic presentation. Thesdays at 9:30 a.m. at Mandarin t of the luncheon is $14. For Park (south end of Mandarin Road) ons, please call 262-8719. next to the tennis courts at the park entrance. Beginners are welcome. the club commu e South Mandarin Regional located at 12125 San Jose rd, will present an author book signing delivered by . Wall., author of "Pulled by rt" on Saturday, October 9 p.m. Ellen Kort, Poet Laure isconsin describes "Pulled eart" as "... Nancy T. Wall's nd honest story of reshaping to fit two different cultures. he leaves the United States y the man she loves in the East, she discovers she has the Middle East as well. She ot have anticipated the many he journey would take her, expected directions in which ld be pulled, and the dan encounter." This program nd open to all. For more tion, please call 288-6385. honor ofVeteran's Day, the in Community Club will reath laying ceremony on y, November 11. Scheduled n, the ceremony will take the Veteran's Memorial lo- thin the Billard Commemo- ark, located at 11641 Brady ll interested members of the nity are invited to attend. her information, please call C office at 268-1622 or visit 's website at www.mandarin- nityclub.org. Just show up, unless it rains. The October General Meeting of the All Star Quilters Guild will be held on Monday, October 18 at 9:30 a.m. in the First Christian Church ofJacksonville, located at 11924 San Jose Boulevard. This is the annual meeting with elections of officers for 2011. The program, "Portrait of a Quilt Artist," will be presented by Julie Mainor, whose art quilts of Florida scenes are stunning. Please join us! For more informal tion, please contact Dot Butler at 642-6574 or visit us at www. orgsites.com/fl/allstarquiltguild. progrT e f rpd risd omcet e u8b will be Tom Edwards on "Living Trust: 8 Myths on Medicaid/Estate Planning." The program will be held at the Ramada Inn, located at 3130 Hartley Road and doors open at 10:30. Club membership is open to all women. The luncheon cost is ~'Www.'Shieldroductsco The Mandarin Chapter of AARP meets the third Friday of every month at 2:00 p.m. at Au- . gdstine I dm o ed a 10"" non-profit, non-partisan member- ship organization, affiliated with the national AARP. Our activities and programs are designed to help people age 50 and over improve the quality of their lives. Visitors are welcome! For additional informa- Editor Art Director . Commumty Happenmgs The Jacksonville Regional luncheon Chamber of Commerce Mandarin on Wed Council announces that their 14th Ramada annual Chili Cook-Off, with title Players sponsor Verizon, will be held on Pieces," Saturday, November 13 at River- The cos Place Shopping Center. Come out reservation and enjoy many types of chili, music and fun family activities! Proceeds Th benefit the Wounded Warrior Library, Project, Mandarin Food Bank and Bouleva Junior Achievement. Those inter talk and ested in participating as a contestant Nancy T should contact Randy Thomas at the Hea 735-9088. at 2:00 ate of W The Mandarin Senior Center by the H is planning a Garage Sale on Friday, direct a October 1 from 9:00 a.m. until her life 2:00 p.m. at the center, located on When s Hartley Road between San Jose to marr Boulevard and St. Augustine Road. Middle Clothes, toys, kitchen wares, small married appliances, furniture, knick knacks could n will all be available for sale! We may places t even have a plant sale too. Come the une join the fun! Open to all. she wou gers she The 50th class reunion of the is free a Andrew Jackson High School Class informal of 1961 will be held on Friday and Saturday, April land 2, 2011 at the In Renaissance Resort in World Golf Mandar Village. Please plan on joining us hold a w for a weekend of food, fun, fellow- Thursda ship and renewing friendships with for noo classmates from the Class of 1961. place at Please contact the 50th Reunion cated wi Committee at 288-8194 for ad- native P ditional information. Road. A commu The River City Women's Club For furt will hold its monthly meeting and the MC SAVE THOUSANDS Bob & Marion Diefendorf owners Don't replace your Roof, Restore it with Energy Saver Products. Make your old roof like New! . . Save up to 20% on your utility bill 20 Year Warranty No More Mildew 30% tax credit Up to $1500.