Each quarter, the public is invited to submit questions on a new topic by email to communitythread@wjct.org or on Twitter using the hashtag #WJCTThread. Members of the public are also invited to attend the “Community Thread” TV show taping and ask questions directly to a panel of experts. Our news team will also sift through the questions and provide answers …
WJCT Travel & Entertainment Auction
Get set for summer with amazing deals on travel and entertainment from local businesses, around Florida and across the region. From resorts to restaurants and MORE! Over 300 items starting at 75% off! Just a few items: [list icon=”icon-check-square-o”] Blue Tree Resort Beacon South Beach Resort Dwight’s Bistro Gypsy Cab Co. Restaurant Windsor Parlor Golf Club YMCA Membership Hotel stays, …
An Evening with Dr. Richard Freund
***SOLD OUT*** Join us for an Evening with Dr. Richard Freund and a preview of the Nova episode at the WJCT Studios! On June 8, a team led by Dr. Richard Freund, a Judaic studies professor at the University of Hartford, and Jon Seligman, an archaeologist with the Israel Antiquities Authority, discovered the existence of an escape tunnel at Ponary, …
AARP FLORIDA presents American Masters – Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise
Select AARP members and others in the community are invited to a free screening of American Masters – Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise. This is the first feature documentary about the incomparable Dr. Maya Angelou (1928-2014), best known for her autobiography I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. Distinctly referred to as “a redwood tree, with deep roots in …
Total Retirement Planning
Petros Estate & Retirement Planning and WJCT are hosting a free lunch and learn at the WJCT studios. “Total Retirement Planning” will feature brief overviews by a panel of experts. The program will also include time for questions and answers. 11:30AM Registration 12:00 – 1:00PM Program Lunch Provided This event is free, but space is limited and reservations are required. …
In Pursuit of Fiscal Responsibility: Politics, Policy & You
Over his professional career, Dave Walker has held leadership positions in the private, government and nonprofit sectors – culminating in a decade-long mission to promote fiscal responsibility. From 1998 to 2008, Dave served as the seventh Comptroller General of the United States, where he spoke the truth to the American people about Washington’s fiscal mismanagement. Most recently, he served as …
Camp Blanding Documentary Screening
Join the Florida National Guard and WJCT for a screening of Camp Blanding: Florida’s Hidden Gem from the Beginning. This short documentary gives viewers a modern day high tempo view of the current training and capabilities of this little known post. It also provides a rustic historical telling of how the post came into being, its ties to Naval Air …
Deep Brain Stimulation Therapy for Essential Tremor & Parkinson’s Disease
Join Medtronic and WJCT as they present Deep Brain Stimulation Therapy for Essential Tremor & Parkinson’s Disease, a free lunch & learn. The medications used to treat Parkinson’s disease are normally very effective for treating symptoms at first. When medicines stop working as well, one option that may be right for you is called DBS Therapy. 11:30AM Registration 12:00 – …
Mayo Clinic presents a Health Forum on Colon Cancer
WJCT and Mayo Clinic present a free interactive forum on colon cancer and digestive disorders. Approximately 60 million people in the United States are affected by some type of digestive disorder, such as acid reflux/GERD, Crohn’s disease, ulcers, or cancer. Are you at risk? Join experts from Mayo Clinic for a free, informational evening to get answers about gastrointestinal health. …
Public Discussion and Q&A:“The Great War’: Screening and Reflections”
The Institute on World War II and the Human Experience, Department of History, Florida State University invites the general public to attend a free screening of a preview of “The Great War” a three-part documentary featured in the PBS American Experience series, and a Q&A session following with the film’s writer, director, and producer Stephen Ives and historian Michael Neiberg …
The Wall That Heals
The Wall That Heals honors the more than three million Americans who served in the US Armed forces in the Vietnam War and it bears the names of the more than 58,000 men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam. Opening Ceremony 0900 Thursday, April 13, 2017 Metropolitan Park [call_to_action background_pattern=”stripes-dark” button_color=”blue” button_text=”Click Here!” button_url=”https://thewallthatheals.eventbrite.com”]RSVP for the Opening …
Paychecks and Playchecks: A Retiree’s Guide To Financial Freedom
Stratton & Company in partnership with WJCT present a free interactive forum on retirement & financial freedom. Join author Tom Hegna as he answers your financial retirement questions, LIVE at WJCT Studios in Jacksonville. His book, Paychecks and Playchecks: Retirement Solutions For Life, details the math and science behind retirement income, and this talk contains the main principles of the …
Trends in New Home Design: From Energy Efficient to Net-Zero Homes
TerraWise in partnership with WJCT present a free interactive forum on trends in new home design. TerraWise Homes founders David and Melody Shacter will present the latest trends in new home construction and energy efficient design. TerraWise Homes is the only builder in Northeast Florida exclusively offering Net-Zero Energy Homes. Learn how new construction design, techniques and products, along with …
10 Present-Day Retirement Challenges, & How I Planned for Them
S&Co. & WJCT Present: Guest Speaker Dr. David Babbel, Professor Emeritus at the Wharton School of Finance Professor Babbel will speak with us about his personal retirement strategy, which he wrote about in NAFA magazine. Portions of that article are excerpted below. 5:30PM – Registration & Reception 6:15 – 7:15PM – Program Light Refreshments Provided Unprecedented Retirement Challenges “We live …
Jacksonville Dental Specialists & WJCT Present: The Truth About Dental Implants
Jacksonville’s #1 Dental Specialists tell you the TRUTH about everything you need to know about dental implants! Dr. Richard Aguila and Dr. Matthew Nawrocki of Jacksonville Dental Specialists host an informative seminar – “The Truth About Dental Implants.” The doctors are the leading implant specialists with access to all the latest Hybridge implant technologies and have performed the most successful …
WJCT’s Great Auction!
Get those fingers ready to click, bid and win at this year’s Great Auction! More than 300 items available for purchase at starting prices up to 75% off, including clothing, travel and dining packages, and jewelry. If you’ve never participated in a WJCT auction before, consider doing so; the proceeds support public broadcasting on the First Coast. [big_text]Great deals up …
Community Thread — City Spending: Where Should Our Money Go?
Each quarter, the public is invited to submit questions on a new topic by email to communitythread@wjct.org or on Twitter using the hashtag #WJCTThread. Members of the public are also invited to attend the “Community Thread” TV show taping and ask questions directly to a panel of experts. Our news team will also sift through the questions and provide answers …
The 7 Most Important Equations for Your Retirement
S&Co. & WJCT Present: Guest Speaker Dr. Moshe Milevsky, Professor of Finance at York University & Author of “The 7 Most Important Equations for Your Retirement” 5:30PM – Registration & Reception 6:15 – 7:15PM – Program Light Refreshments Provided The following is a passage from Prof. Milevsky’s book (which will be discussed in this talk): “…time is running out. North …
Speak Freely with Joshua Johnson, Host of 1A (WJCT Generation Listen Event)
WJCT’s Generation Listen Presents: Speak Freely with Joshua Johnson, Host of 1A Join WJCT for a special 1A listening party for young public radio listeners. This free event features a Skype Q&A with 1A host Joshua Johnson. Joshua will answer questions from the group and talk about his experience as the host of the new WAMU and NPR program 1A. …
If You Have IBD What Are Your Treatment Options?
Inflammatory bowel disease, commonly referred to as IBD, affects an estimated 1.6 million Americans. Attend a free symposium to learn how Mayo Clinic doctors diagnose and treat adults with IBD, including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Mayo Clinic specializes in helping people with severe symptoms that haven’t responded well to treatment in the past. Experts in IBD will discuss both …
Clean Pipes & Functional Wiring: Modern Approaches To Preventing Atherosclerosis & Arrhythmia
What You don’t know CAN hurt you. Understanding your heart & peripheral artery health risk factors. Did you know that after menopause, a woman’s risk of heart disease increases? 90 percent of women have one or more risk factors for developing heart disease and or peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and Arrhythmias. It’s time to learn about the causes of heart …
Good For You: Girls’ Day Out
Take time to reconnect with all that’s good for you. Join us for an uplifting day of health and wellness. Be inspired by health experts. Be smart with free screenings. Be pampered with a lovely gift bag. Be nourished with fresh food and the spirit of women. [call_to_action background_pattern=”stripes-dark” button_color=”blue” button_text=”Click Here!” button_url=”http://www.wjct.org/girlsdayout/”]Get your tickets today![/call_to_action]
The Vietnam War & The Many Meanings of Patriotism
***NOTE: This event location has been changed from the Flagler Room in Ponce de Leon Hall to Flagler College’s Ringhaver Student Center – Virginia Room (2nd Floor).*** Join WJCT, the Florida Humanities Council, and Flagler College’s Dr. Michael Butler as he and a panel of experts discuss the new documentary by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick, The Vietnam War. 6:00 …
The Vietnam War & Stories of Service: WJCT & the Special Forces Association – Chapter 88
Due to Hurricane Irma, this event (originally scheduled for September 12) has been rescheduled for Tuesday, October 3rd. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. Join WJCT and the Special Forces Association – Chapter 88 for an evening previewing and discussing The Vietnam War documentary from Ken Burns and Lynn Novak. Preview of The Vietnam War …
***POSTPONED*** WJCT Speaker Series & Mayo Clinic Present: Taking A Personalized Approach To Breast Cancer
***POSTPONED*** This event has been postponed. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you fro your understanding. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact Donna Starratt by email at dstarratt@wjct.org or by phone at 904.358.6367. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women, but death rates from breast cancer are decreasing in the United …
School, Inc.
Join WJCT for a preview of School, Inc. and an engaging discussion about the topics raised in the program about education. 5:30 – Reception 6:00 – School, Inc. Screening 7:00 – Panel & Audience Discussion School, Inc. is a three-part, three-hour exploration of global education let by the late Andrew Coulson, Senior Fellow of Education Policy at Cato Institute’s Center …
WJCT Speaker Series & Jacksonville Center for Clinical Research Present: Breakthroughs In Heart Failure
Come enjoy a free lunch and learn about new treatment options and medical research breakthroughs happening right here in Jacksonville, Florida. Learn what Heart Failure means and the current treatments available. Discover new Heart Failure treatment options and medical advancements. Learn about local research and community services available for Heart Failure. Have your questions answered by a heart expert. 11:30AM …
Sesame Street LIVE!
SESAME STREET LIVE! LET’S PARTY! Jump to the beat with your friends on Sesame Street! Introducing an all-new, interactive show that unfolds on one of the world’s most famous streets at the funniest, furriest party in the neighborhood. Join in the fun as the Sesame Street community discovers choosing a party theme is more challenging than they could have ever …
WJCT Speaker Series & Jacksonville Hearing & Balance Institute Present: Hearing Loss & Cognition
WJCT and Jacksonville Hearing & Balance Institute/The Hearing Center are hosting this FREE informative seminar. Hearing loss affects the whole family and can affect cognitive decline in older individuals. You will learn how we diagnose and treat hearing loss, and how we can help you navigate the complex world of hearing aids. Presented by J. Douglas Green Jr. MD and …
Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood LIVE: King for a Day – 2PM Showing
Do you love Daniel Tiger on PBS? Now you can catch Daniel Tiger “Live” on the Daniel Tiger Tour. The grr-ific musical for little tigers and grown-ups alike is back with an all-NEW show for 2017-2018! The hugely popular Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood LIVE!, based on the #1 PBS KIDS TV series, has delighted live audiences on stages across the country. …
Secrets of Spanish Florida: A Secrets of the Dead Special Screening
Secrets of Spanish Florida: A Secrets of the Dead Special uncovers one story of America’s past that never made it into textbooks; the first permanent European settlement in the United States was founded in 1565–two generations before Jamestown and Plymouth and by the Spanish and a melting pot of people they brought with them. Follow some of America’s leading archaeologists, …
Please Join Us for Michael Boylan’s Farewell Party
It’s hard to believe that after 18 years as President & CEO of WJCT, Michael Boylan has decided to step down. We’ve heard his voice on the radio gently asking for donations and our kids even recognize him from TV during PBS Kids programming. Although he won’t be at WJCT, we know that he will continue to be an advocate …
Someone You Love: The HPV Epidemic
Join WJCT and the Florida Department of Health in Duval County on March 1st for a free screening of “Someone You Love: The HPV Epidemic.” This documentary takes a look into the lives of five women affected by the human papilloma virus (HPV). This film could save you or someone you love. Following the documentary, take part in an interactive panel discussion with local health professionals led by Mel Toran, American …
Wild Kratts LIVE! 1PM Showing
WILD KRATTS – LIVE! is an all new theatrical stage show based on the #1 animated television series Wild Kratts. Martin and Chris Kratt, stars of the Emmy-nominated Wild Kratts step out LIVE ON STAGE to engage the audience in a classic Wild Kratts story. Starting off by sharing some wow facts about animals, as presented via large screen multimedia …
Deep Brain Stimulation Therapy for Essential Tremor & Parkinson’s Disease
Join Medtronic and WJCT as they present Deep Brain Stimulation Therapy for Essential Tremor & Parkinson’s Disease, a free lunch & learn. The medications used to treat Parkinson’s disease are normally very effective for treating symptoms at first. When medicines stop working as well, one option that may be right for you is called DBS Therapy. 11:30AM Registration 12:00 – …
Breakthroughs In Diagnosis & Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease
Come enjoy a free lunch and learn about new treatments for Alzheimer’s Disease. Discover new ways Alzheimer’s Disease is being treated Learn how Jacksonville’s communities are shaping the future of medicine Be part of an interactive discussion with a panel of experts in clinical research Dr. Erin Doty will be joined by Dr. Steven Toenjes and Dr. Carolyn Tran, with …