neighborhood happenings

Community Meeting to Discuss Goals for Springfield

Posted by helen_samba on March 6, 2013 | No Comments

March 14, 2013
5:30 pm	to	7:30 pm
5:30 pm	to	7:30 pm

By now, you have certainly heard of the EPIC Communities initiative developed through LISC Jacksonville. But you have likely wondered how to become involved in helping to guide the initiatives for Springfield. It is for this reason that SAMBA & SPAR are using the Quarterly Community Meeting on March 14th to join together to discuss short, medium, and long-range projects & plans and prioritized those plans for the Springfield Historic District. This community meeting is meant to complement the EPIC initiative, where many residents helped form a general Quality-of-Life plan for the community. Organizers from SAMBA and SPAR have planned a 90 minute structured workshop to help guide the discussion to help reach the goal of having clear objectives to make Springfield an “EPIC” community.

The Community Meeting will be held at Paul Davis Restoration, 2111 N. Liberty Street, Jacksonville, Florida 32206 who has invited us to use their beautifully restored warehouse. Arrive at 5:30pm for refreshments and networking. The meeting will promptly begin at 6pm and end at 7:30pm, on Thursday, March 14th.

Springfield’s Neighborhood Pharmacy

Posted by helen_samba on March 5, 2013 | 2 Comments

Premier Pharmacy, family owned and operated, was established in 1997 in the Premier Foods Grocery store on 7th and Hubbard in historic Springfield. Since then, Premier Pharmacy has expanded to its own 2700 square foot free standing building right around the corner on 8th and Market Street. The larger store allows them to better accommodate thier customers and provide a better pharmacy experience. Three pharmacists are available to serve their patients, David M. Bateh Rph, Dr. Molly J. Hicks Pharm. D. and John R. C. Peoples Rph.

In addition, Premier Pharmacy has a wide variety of over the counter products and a 20-foot dollar section that has multiple paper products, everyday household items, and cleaning supplies. Premier Pharmacy accepts most insurance plans. Their staff is ready and available to accommodate you with customized care. They are open Monday through Friday from 9 am to 7 pm and on Saturday from 9 am to 2 pm.

Reclaim Main Kickoff Event with City Beautiful Jax and SPAR

Posted by helen_samba on May 23, 2012 | No Comments

June 2, 2012
9:00 am	to	12:00 pm

What is this project about? Understanding and combating visual pollution. Here are some excerpts from the website for the City Beautiful Jax NIVP Program. http://citybeautifuljax.org/nivp-program.htm.

Individual citizens are often frustrated by community degradation through visual pollution, which may come about through neglect, an intentional act, or simply the failure to take advantage of an opportunity for the creation of beauty.

A saying has developed, “we get used to ugly.” However, when you resist this “getting used to” syndrome, your eyes may easily be drawn to a parade of visual blight.

The City Beautiful Coalition, Inc.’s NIVP Program represents a proven method by which community groups and interested citizens can come together for a purpose: to become better educated on sources of blight and then canvas a neighborhood and collect at one time a single list of the sources of visual pollution that should be redressed by appropriate authorities or, in some cases, by other volunteer groups.

We will meet at the Wells Fargo Community Center at 1601 N. Main Street, 2nd Floor at 9 on June 2. Please join us for this important project!

JSO and Operation New Hope Join Forces to Address Local Business Owners and Residents’ Concerns

Posted by helen_samba on May 23, 2012 | No Comments

June 12, 2012
5:00 pm	to	6:30 pm

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, Assistant Chief Michelle Cook for Zone
1, along with Operation New Hope will be conducting a question and answer
forum for local business owners and concerned residents. They are inviting
all those that can attend and will answer questions about local crime
rates and where they currently are, ways to improve safety and what to
look for in our are. They will also address individual concerns that those
working in the community have had and suggest methods and strategies to
help each other stay safe this summer.

When: Tuesday 6/12 5:00-6:30 pm
Where- Wells Fargo Community Center 1601 N. Main St. 2nd floor

Questions or concerns contact Earline Rowe 904-354-4673 x 108 or Brandon
Smith 904-354-4673 x 300

May 17 Membership Meeting

Posted by helen_samba on May 10, 2012 | No Comments

May 17, 2012
5:30 pm	to	6:30 pm
5:30 pm	to	6:30 pm

Agenda: City Beautiful Jax event with SPAR

Learn about the Reclaim Main Kickoff Event on June 2, 2012

http://citybeautifuljax.org/

Mobile Eats in Springfield

Find out about this initiative to bring people to Springfield for eating and other events in the neighborhood

Historic Main Street Cruise Event

Don’t miss this opportunity to market your Springfield business to a new audience during this event scheduled for June 23, 2012.

Date: Thursday, May 17, 2011

Time: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Location: Wells Fargo Community Center

1601 N. Main St.

Jacksonville, Florida 32206

Sweet Pete’s Celebrates Jacksonville’s Local Artists with a Sweet Candy Themed Art Show!

Posted by jason_samba on August 3, 2011 | 1 Comment

August 11, 2011
6:30 pm	to	8:30 pm

Sweet Pe te’s, Jacksonville’s only all natural sweet shoppe is excited to host its first art show. The company’s founder, Peter Behringer has lived in Jacksonville since childhood and opened Sweet Pete’s in Historic Springfield last year. As Peter spent more time in Springfield and the urban core he became increasingly impressed with Jacksonville’s art movement. After attending the Riverside Arts Market and the Downtown Art Walk, Peter decided he wanted to show appreciation for the local artists who are working hard to grow art awareness in Jacksonville.

Peter shared his excitement with a customer and lifelong painter, Deborah Reid. As luck would have it, Deborah also curates monthly art shows at Zodiac Grill as a charity fundraiser for Jacksonville Legal Aid. Deborah encouraged Peter to host an art show at Sweet Pete’s and they decided together the show’s theme should focus on Jacksonville Landmarks and/or candy.

The Art show @ Sweet Pete’s will host 15 artists. Sweet Pete’s will offer samples of their all natural candies and chocolates along with chocolate & candy Martinis. The show will also feature live music by local band Fainted Paces.

The Art Show @ Sweet Pete’s
Thursday, August 11th
6:30-8:30 pm

Got Pollen? You Need Main Street Car Wash!

Posted by helen_samba on February 28, 2011 | No Comments

Ahh! Spring! The balmy weather, the flowers, the birds, and all that comes with them. With the grand opening of Main Street Car Wash, Silas Jones and his wife, Betty, are bringing their expertise in the car wash business to Springfield. Mr. and Mrs. Jones have been in the car wash business since 1978.

Mr. Jones worked for the Duval County School Board for 40 years, holding such positions as assistant principal and principal. But during that time, Mr. Jones owned and operated two different car washes. The Main Street Car Wash, on the corner of 4th Street and Main Street, is his third car wash and it has been a long time coming.

The property was originally a car wash which opened in 1954 by the Lindsey family and was the second automatic car wash opened in Jacksonville. When Mr. Jones purchased the property in 1995, the building was in bad shape and the lot was terribly overgrown. Over the years, he worked on the property until he was finally ready to get the car wash operational. However, unbeknowst to him, the zoning for the property had changed and a car wash could not be operated at that location. Mr. Jones worked for two and one-half years to get the his variance and finally, the City Council agreed.

With new landscaping, paint and the latest equipment, the Main Street Car Wash is ready to provide you with the best service to keep your car looking good. They offer free self-serve vacuums and air and an automatic wash for $6 in 6 minutes. They also offer a full range of services, including a full service hand wash and wax for that brand new car you just bought.

The grand opening is scheduled for March 3rd at 8:00 a.m. See you and your dirty car there!

Tagged car wash, Silas Jones

Sweet Pete’s: Honey and Cheese Pairing

Posted by jason_samba on February 25, 2011 | No Comments

March 24, 2011
5:30 pm	to	8:30 pm

This free event is being hosted at Sweet Pete’s:

Enjoy delicious honey paired with creamy cheeses and served with fine wines. Savannah Bee Company will be on site with honey pairing tips, recipes and information on the magic of honey bees. Experience Sweet Pete’s new honey truffle! You can paint a ceramic honey pot with Morning Glory Fire Arts ($15.00). Check out these two great companies at www.savannahbee.com and www.morninggloryfire.com.