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Entries from May 2013

THE PLAYERS Community Celebration

May 8th, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Hundreds of VIPs, sponsors, vendors, employees, charities and friends of THE PLAYERS gathered Tuesday night at the TPC Sawgrass Clubhouse for THE PLAYERS Community Celebration.

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PwC’s First Tee Chapter Shootout Competition at THE PLAYERS

May 8th, 2013 · Leave a Comment

THE PLAYERS Championship on Tuesday was full of families who gathered for the PwC First Tee Challenge – a replica of the famed 17th Hole where First Tee participants participated in a competition by taking shots at the Island Green.

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Pens, Pics and Players Day at THE PLAYERS

May 8th, 2013 · Leave a Comment

The sun came out and things were in full swing on Tuesday at THE PLAYERS Championship as fans and their families gathered to beat the crowd and attend the 1st annual “Pens, Pics and Players” Day. Tuesday, being the best day to snap a photo and score an autograph of favorite players before the start of competition, was full of fans doing just that.

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HabiJax Raises More than $25,000 at 25th Anniversary Gala

May 8th, 2013 · Leave a Comment

 Burlap tablecloths and bright-flowered centerpieces were incorporated into Habitat for Humanity of Jacksonville (HabiJax) HabiJax, “Home Sweet Home” –themed gala at the Jacksonville Public Library Courtyard. More than 160 people, including donors, volunteers and homeowners gathered to celebrate 25 years of turning the dream of homeownership into a reality for more 1,850 families.

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Executive Women’s Day at THE PLAYERS

May 7th, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Capitalizing on a successful (and sold out) Executive Women’s Day in 2011 and 2012, THE PLAYERS hosted 250 women business leaders and decision makers for an expanded Executive Women’s Day at the TPC Sawgrass Clubhouse. Executive Women’s Day is part of the overall Women’s Initiative of the PGA TOUR.

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Youth Crisis Center Celebrates Cinco de Mayo at THE PLAYERS

May 7th, 2013 · Leave a Comment

On Sunday evening, The Youth Crisis Center (YCC) invited the community to celebrate the kick-off to this year’s much-anticipated THE PLAYERS Championship Mexican-style. Senors and Senoritas gathered at the Cinco de Mayo-themed fundraiser, Margaritas and Chips, at Stadium Village at THE PLAYERS Championship for an evening of food, fun and contests.

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“A Night in the Village” Event Presented by The Jacksonville Area Dealers at Roy’s Raises $27,000 for the Monique Burr Foundation

May 7th, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Hawaiian fusion cuisine by celebrity chef Roy Yamaguchi, tropical drinks and live entertainment from Colleen Orender, lead singer of the Sheagles, set the scene at the Monique Burr Foundation for Children, Inc.’s 10th annual “A Night in the Village” event presented by The Jacksonville Area Lexus Dealers at Roy’s Restaurant in Jacksonville Beach in support of Child Abuse Prevention Month.

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THE PLAYERS host Operation Shower for Military Moms and Moms-to-be

May 6th, 2013 · Leave a Comment

The PGA TOUR and Birdies for the Brave partnered with Operation Shower to host a group baby shower for 30 military moms-to-be and new moms whose husbands are deployed members of the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard.

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THE PLAYERS hosts Military Job Fair

May 6th, 2013 · Leave a Comment

THE PLAYERS Championship welcomed active duty, Reserve, retired military, veterans, and military spouses to TPC Sawgrass today to participate in its second-annual job fair, in partnership with the Jacksonville Military Veterans Coalition. The Military Job Fair was a free event open to veterans and, for the first time, military spouses seeking employment, as well as more information on local educational institutions with veterans’ programs, career counseling and resume-writing assistance.

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“May” Your Days be Sunny and Bright

May 3rd, 2013 · Leave a Comment

May is upon us and Florida's First Coast is thriving with festivals, concerts and fun in the sun! Make your days brighter by checking out some of Jacksonville's happenings.

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