MedEvidence: Trusted Source of Medical Information Join Drs. Koren & Helow as they discuss the history & future of vaccines as well as what we’ve learned from COVID. Historical information about vaccines in the U.S. Origins of current mistrust The learning from COVID & the future of vaccines This informative luncheon is LIVE at WJCT Studios. Reserve your seat today! …
The Jaxson: Stadium District & Historic Eastside Walking Tour
Join The Jaxson for a guided walking tour of Jacksonville’s Stadium District and Historic Eastside. Established in 1869 and quickly settled by freedmen and women, the Eastside is one of Jacksonville’s last intact 19th-century Gullah Geechee communities. A stone’s throw from TIAA Bank Field, it’s also one of the city’s most walkable and architecturally unique areas. Significant historical figures associated …
*SOLD OUT* An Evening With Judy Woodruff
The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations and WJCT Public Media invite you to join us for An Evening With Judy Woodruff. Judy Woodruff will discuss, “Why We Need Local Journalism Right Now & Why Local Journalism Needs Us.” Michael Murray, president of the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations and David McGowan, president & CEO of WJCT Public Media, will join Judy on …
Community-wide Shred It Day
Join WJCT and AARP for a community-wide shred it day! Saturday, April 30th from 9AM to 12PM at WJCT Studios. Drive right up to the shredding truck parked directly in front of the building main entrance, and have your documents shredded right there, free of charge. Sponsored by:
Retirement In Today’s Economy & Beyond
Maximize your retirement benefits! Join WJCT Public Media and local retirement specialist, Peter Laliberte, host of RetireNow TV, for this timely Lunch & Learn. Event will cover the latest strategies for maximizing your Social Security benefits and important changes you need to know for an abundant retirement. We will also be discussing: Social Security – Will your benefits be cut? …
Be My Neighbor Day
The safety and well-being of our guests is our highest priority. Therefore the details and Covid precautions of this event are subject to change. Please read the Covid precautions below. We appreciate your continued support as we navigate the challenges of this time. “When you do something nice for your neighbor, you start something good.” Join us on Saturday, May …
Undercurrents: Cultures of Climate Change
Join ADAPT and Flagler College on June 2 for an in-person panel discussion on climate change, how it’s impacting cultural resources in the city of St. Augustine, what’s being done about it, and how artists can use their work to both spread awareness about climate change and call for action. Before the panel discussion, experience the Crisp-Ellert Museum’s current exhibit …
Turning Heart Failure Into Heart Success
Learn more about barostim therapy. Join Dr. Lamba, Director of Coronary Interventions at the First Coast Cardiovascular Institute, for an informative session as he discusses: What is heart failure and why does it happen? Treatment options to control heart failure symptoms Barostim Therapy – what is it and how does it work? This informative luncheon is LIVE at WJCT studios. …
Surviving & Thriving In Retirement
Taking back control of your financial future. If you’re wondering what to do – you are not alone. If you are retired or retiring soon, Bill Aldrich, President of First Coast Financial Group, will walk you through the following: How to maximize your Social Security benefits & minimize taxes. Discover how much exposure you have in the market./li> Inflation is …
Curious About Your Risk For Alzheimer’s Disease?
Curious about brain health as we age? Learn more about brain health and the risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease at a local community screening event. This event is part of an Alzheimer’s prevention research study for adults aged 65 to 80 who want to take an active role in their health. This screening event will be held at WJCT Studios. …
Florida House District 14 Candidate Forum
*This event was previously scheduled to take place at the Murray Hill Theatre but has been moved to WJCT Studios.* Jacksonville Today & the Jacksonville Bar Association partner to host a Florida House District 14 candidate forum About this event Jacksonville Today and the Jacksonville Bar Association invite you to hear from the candidates for Florida House District 14 before …
Is It “Old-Timers” or “Alzheimer’s”?
Breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s research. Join Dr. Steven Toenjes and Dr. Michael Koren for an informative session on Alzheimer’s disease. What are typical age-related changes vs signs of Alzheimer’s disease? Learn about some lifestyle disease-modifying approaches. Discuss new therapies that can change the course of the disease. This informative luncheon is LIVE at WJCT Studios. Reserve your seat today! Reserve your …
Tax Savvy Retirement Income Strategies
Minimize taxation of your assets & income. Bill Aldrich, President of First Coast Financial Group, will show you how to determine the steps necessary to minimize taxation of your assets and income in retirement. It’s all about what you KEEP! Topics to be discussed: Ways to create increasing, reliable income Some advantages of a ROTH IRA How Social Security benefits …
An Evening With Michel Martin
Join WJCT for “An Evening with NPR’s Michel Martin.” Weekend host of All Things Considered, Michel Martin will join WJCT’s President & CEO, David McGowan, for a dynamic, thought-provoking conversation. Michel Martin is the weekend host of All Things Considered and host of the Consider This Saturday podcast, where she draws on her deep reporting and interviewing experience to dig …
Resilience On Our Rivers
About this event: Join us for an engaging conversation about the biggest threats facing our rivers, the plans for mitigating those threats, and what individuals can do to help. 6-7PM – Meet & Greet with Community Partners (Groundwork Jax, Florida Green Chamber, Friends of the GTM Reserve, Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve, The Nature Conservancy, St. Johns Water Management District, …
Sheriff Candidate Forum
Two candidates are vying to be Jacksonville’s next sheriff. Before you vote, come hear T.K. Waters and Lakesha Burton debate — live in person or on the Jacksonville Today Facebook page. The debate, co-hosted by Jacksonville Today and the Jacksonville Bar Association, will be moderated by Jacksonville Today’s Ric Anderson. Submit a question for the candidates before the event by …
Fresh Eyes on Wellbeing: What Does This Child Need?
Join us for a conversation about seeing and meeting the wellbeing needs of teens. ABOUT THIS EVENT Join us for a conversation around seeing and meeting the wellbeing needs of teens as we shift the mindset from “What’s the matter with you?” to “What happened in your story?” The conversation will explore pathways to resolving trauma, developing connections to strengthen …
Take Control of Your Retirement
Learn how to maximize your benefits. Join us for a presentation of how to take control of your retirement with speaker Bill Aldrich, President of First Coast Financial Group. Topics to be discussed: Inflation, interest rates and market volatility How you can maximize your social security benefits The mid-term elections The new inflation reduction ACT How all these things can …
Making Black America
An intergenerational conversation about the social networks and organizations created by and for Black people. ABOUT THIS EVENT Join us for an intergenerational conversation about the social networks and organizations created by and for Black people and their impacts and legacy in Jacksonville. The panel will be facilitated by Jacksonville Today’s Will Brown and will feature Stacey L. Holman, the …
Defending Against Viruses – What’s Your Strategy?
MedEvidence: Trusted Source of Medical Information Create your personal strategy to defend against the flu & cold season Join Dr. Michael Koren and Dr. Mitchell Rothstein for an informative session on viruses. Discover how flu vaccines work Learn the different modes of viral transmission Discuss new research in the area of vaccines 11:30AM Registration 12:00 – 1:00PM Program This informative …
2022 State of the River Report
This is an official virtual panel discussion with technical experts about the 15th annual State of the St. Johns River report describing the health of the Lower St. Johns River Basin. The report looks at the current status and historic trends for a number of river health indicators, including aquatic life, water quality, fisheries and contaminants. The report is funded …
Community Health Screening Event *Registration Closed*
Take an active role in your health! ENCORE Research Group and WJCT Public Media present a community health screening event. This event will include screenings for: *Alzheimer’s blood test *Fibroscan Cholesterol Glucose *Lp(a) BNP EKG Blood Pressure *must prequalify Screenings will take place: 8:30AM – 3PM (Monday & Tuesday) The event is free, but registration is required. Reserve your spot …
Bear Market Retirement Planning *Postponed Until January*
Learn how to maximize your plan in a challenging market. Do you have a plan? Have you addressed your plan recently? If not, join Bill Aldrich, Founder & President of First Coast Financial Group with over 30 years’ experience, for an inform- ative discussion about planning in a bear market like 2022. Topics addressed: Inflation Market volatility Midterm elections Maximizing …
ADAPT: The State of the St. Johns River
Following the release on October 14 of the 15th annual State of the St. Johns River report, this panel discussion will allow local officials in various capacities to react to the report and reflect on how actions taken now could affect the river’s future health as well as what individuals can do to help. 6-7PM – Meet & Greet with …
Turning Heart Failure Into Heart Success
Learn more about barostim therapy. Join Dr. Lamba, Director of Coronary Interventions at the First Coast Cardiovascular Institute, for an informative session as he discusses: What is heart failure and why does it happen? Treatment options to control heart failure symptoms Barostim Therapy – what is it and how does it work? 11:30AM Registration 12:00 – 1:00PM Program This informative …
Jax PBS KIDS Writers Contest 2023
The Jax PBS Kids Writers Contest is open to any child in grades K-3 who wants to write and illustrate their own story. Submit your story to WJCT Public Media for judging and a chance to win cool prizes. Local winning stories will compete for the local online People’s Choice Award. The contest officially begins each year on January 1. All …
Lunch & Learn – Retirement Tax Planning for the New Year
MINIMIZE TAXATION OF YOUR ASSETS & INCOME Bill Aldrich, President of First Coast Financial Group, will show you how to determine the steps necessary to minimize taxation of your assets and income in retirement. It’s all about what you KEEP! Topics to be discussed: Ways to create increasing, reliable income Some advantages of a ROTH IRA How Social Security benefits …
TRACES, Voices of the Second Generation
Join Searching For Identity for an enlightening and emotional experience with “TRACES, Voices of the Second Generation.” In Traces, hear directly from children of Holocaust survivors, known as the Second Gen. They will tell their parents’ remarkable survival stories and explore what it was like to grow up with parents who survived history’s darkest of evils. Through their personal accounts, …
Lunch & Learn – Does Cholesterol Still Matter?
Take an active role in your health! Join Dr. Michael Koren and Adrian Rowda, ARNP, for an informative discussion on the following topics: • Statins are amazing drugs but they are not enough for some people or are poorly tolerated. • Lowering cholesterol is a time-tested strategy for reducing heart attacks and strokes. • Is there any level of LDL …
Experience Ramadan
WJCT Public Media, Angie & Sel Buyuksarac, and the Atlantic Institute welcome you to an evening of meaningful conversation as we break the fast together. Tables will seat 8 guests including a table host to help facilitate discussion. Tickets – $10 TICKET SALES FOR THIS EVENT HAVE CLOSED.
What’s Health Got To Do With It? LIVE
Join Dr. Joe Sirven and a panel of experts for a live discussion on timely health care topics that affect us all. This event will be recorded for broadcast at a later date. Now in its second season, What’s Health Got To Do With It? is a popular weekly medical show produced with locally and internationally renowned health experts to …
Building Design Decisions That Affect Wellness & Profitability
Learn about health & wellness design. Join us for an informational session discussing the items below: Interior environment is a major player in occupant wellness. How design elements like acoustics, quality lighting, biophilia, and thermal comfort effect occupant wellness. The mental and physical effects of healthy IEQ design. The effects Health & Wellness design has on employee retention, attraction, and …
Demystifying Over-the-counter vs Prescription Hearing Aids
Learn the signs & causes of hearing loss. The availability of over-the-counter hearing aids, commonly referred to as OTC hearing aids, were recently made available to purchase without a hearing evaluation. While OTC hearing aids are more readily available than prescription devices, they may not be the best choice for everyone. Join Dr. J. Douglas Green, Jr., founder and president …
Good Night Oppy Screening
Join WJCT Public Media and MOSH for a screening of Good Night Oppy. The film follows Opportunity, the Mars Exploration Rover affectionately dubbed Oppy by her creators and scientists at NASA. Oppy was originally expected to live for only 90 days but she ultimately explored Mars for nearly 15 years. Introduction by Eddie Whisler, director of the Bryan-Gooding Planetarium at …
DeLIVERing the Latest on Fatty LIVER
Breakthroughs in fatty liver disease. Join Dr. Ana Corregidor and Dr. Michael Koren for an informative session on the liver. What is the difference between Fatty Liver, NAFLD, and NASH? Learn about diagnosing Fatty Liver with Fibroscan vs. MRI vs. Liver Biopsy. Discuss new therapies to treat NASH right here in our community. This informative luncheon is LIVE at WJCT …
Be My Neighbor Day
“When you do something nice for your neighbor, you start something good.” Join us on Saturday, May 13 to celebrate WJCT Public Media’s 7th annual Be My Neighbor Day. We’re bringing together our friends and community partners for a FREE fun-filled Saturday festival sharing with families how to be a caring neighbor. Activities include: Decorate placemats to share with residents …