Holiday Happenings

New Year’s Celebration Cooking Class

When: Thursday, December 29 • 6PM
Where: Whole Foods Market Jacksonville
Address: 10601 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32257
Cost: $12
Join Registered YMCA Dietitian Jenna Braddock and Ryder Leary to ring in the New Year a few days early with a delicious, celebration meal. Menu: Garlic Prosecco Chicken, “Zesty” Risotto, and Fresh Kale Salad. To keep class fees low, items sampled during this class are appetizer-sized portions. Registration is required. Registration for all classes closes the night prior at 9PM. Acteva is a registration sponsor of our Lifestyle Center. For more details contact Myrajean.haslam@wholefoods.com or visit the Whole Foods Market Website at wholefoodsmarket.com.

Noon Year’s Eve

When: Saturday, December 31 • 10AM – 1PM
Where: Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens • view map
An elephant never forgets and neither will you! Bring your child out to the Zoo for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve and the Annual Noon Year’s Eve Celebration! Count down the hours until 2012 with special entertainment, games, prizes and an apple juice toast at 12Noon – Noon Year’s Eve 2012!

For more information about Noon Year’s Eve, visit the Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens Website at jacksonvillezoo.org.

6th Annual New Year’s Eve Beach Blast Off

When: Saturday, December 31 • 4 – 1oPM
Where: Pier Park St Augustine Beach, St Augustine Beach, FL
If you are looking for a “family friendly” early New Year’s Eve, then St Augustine Beach is the place! The family fabulous event includes a Chili Cook Off , Ice Sculpting, a Beer & Wine Zone, Kids Zone, face painting, clowns, pony rides, LIVE entertainment stage and MORE! Fun for all ages! The event blasts off a 4PM, with the Best Fireworks display in Northeast Florida synchronized with music at 8:30PM. The after-party continues until 10PM.

For more info, visit the St Augustine Beach Blast Off official Website a beachblastoff.com.

333NYE: Masqué Noir

When: Saturday, December 31 • 10PM
Where: Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville
Address: 333 N Laura St, Jacksonville, FL, 32202
Members: $65 Individual | $111 Couple for the Contemporaries
Non-Members: $80 Individual | $150 Couple for Non-Members
Intrigue, allure & imagination combine; don an artful Masqué Noir or disguise and spend 2012 New Year’s Eve in style noir. Sip Venetian-inspired cocktails, gamble among artwork and walk the 33NYE red carpet in something First Coast fabulous. With the 333NYE DJ spinning, you may just dance all night at this unforgettable fete noir. Last year’ New Year’s bash sold out, so be sure to sign up early!

Entertainment, hors d’oeuvres, beverages and a champagne toast at midnight are complimentary with admission. Masks are a MUST! Black tie optional.

For more information about the 333NYE: Masqué Noir, phone (904) 366-6911 or visit the Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville’s Website at mocajacksonville.org.

2nd Annual JCP Polar Plunge

When: Sunday, January 1, 2012 • 11AM
Where: Julington Creek Plantation Sports Plex • view map
Cost: FREE!
What a way to “splash” in the New Year! Take a cold dip & awaken your senses for 2012! Recreation Center Fun Pool Café will be open.

For more information, visit the JCP Sports Plex at jcpcdd.org or phone (904) 821-3637.

Gator Bowl

When: Monday, January 2, 2012 • 1PM
Where: EverBank Field
Classic match up Big 10 Ohio State Buckeyes vs Our SEC Florida Gators

For more info visit Jax Events Website at jaxevents.com.