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Today: Marble Slab Celebrates Red Head Appreciation Day!

Submitted by Rachel Leitao, First Coast News Staff
Monday, July 11th, 2011, 8:00am

Marble Slab Creamery has declared July 11, 2011, “Red Head Appreciation Day” to help celebrate the launch of the brand’s new Red Velvet Ice Cream.

All day today, July 11, 2011, at participating locations, Marble Slab Creamery will give away a free scoop of Red Velvet Ice Cream to anyone who has red hair, no matter if its natural, dyed or a wig.

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Weather Still Looks Bad for Shuttle's Final Flight | NEW SLIDESHOWS

Submitted by Erich Spivey, First Coast News Staff
Thursday, July 7th, 2011, 1:02pm
Weather Still Looks Bad for Shuttle's Final Flight | NEW SLIDESHOWS

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The weather still isn't cooperating with the final shuttle launch scheduled for Friday morning.

Mission managers said this morning there is a 70 percent chance bad weather will force a delay. They could launch Saturday or Sunday, but if it's delayed past Sunday they would have to wait a couple of weeks for an unmanned rocket launch.

PICTURES: Kennedy Space Center Weather

PICTURES: What's Flying on Atlantis?

But the countdown clock is still set for a Friday launch shortly after 11 a.m. NASA officials say they just need a small window through the clouds to launch.

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Marble Slab Celebrates Red Head Appreciation Day!

Submitted by Rachel Leitao, First Coast News Staff
Wednesday, July 6th, 2011, 3:22pm

Marble Slab Creamery has declared July 11, 2011, “Red Head Appreciation Day” to help celebrate the launch of the brand’s new Red Velvet Ice Cream.

All day on Monday, July 11, 2011, at participating locations, Marble Slab Creamery will give away a free scoop of Red Velvet Ice Cream to anyone who has red hair, no matter if its natural, dyed or a wig.

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”Save Jax High School Tennis” Fundraiser Features Clinics with Pros

Submitted by Rachel Leitao, First Coast News Staff
Wednesday, July 6th, 2011, 12:13pm
”Save Jax High School Tennis” Fundraiser Features Clinics with Pros

A full day of tennis play and exhibitions are scheduled for Saturday, August 13, 2011 at the San Jose Country Club when Jacksonville-area former touring ATP pros Brian Gottfried, Todd Martin and MaliVai Washington, along with Amer Delic, Wolfson High School tennis standout and current touring ATP pro, donate their time in a fundraising effort to “Save Jax High School Tennis.”

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The Jacksonville Humane Society Reminds People to Keep Pets Safe this Independence Day

Submitted by Jacksonville Humane Society, Jacksonville Humane Society
Wednesday, June 29th, 2011, 3:15pm

Some holiday celebrations are harmful for pets

The Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS) is encouraging families to keep pets safe this Fourth of July weekend.   

“While fireworks and parties are Independence Day traditions that many people enjoy, Fourth of July celebrations are scary for some animals,” said Danya Parks-Freel, director of operations at JHS.  “Many pets go missing or suffer severe injuries during Fourth of July celebrations, so it is important pet owners take precautions to ensure the safety of their pets.”

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Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront Hosts 4th of July Bash on Riverdeck

Submitted by Joe Wolf, Downtown Dweller
Wednesday, June 29th, 2011, 1:42pm
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront Hosts 4th of July Bash on Riverdeck

Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront’s Annual 4th of July Bash on Monday, July 4th from 7:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. is a perfect opportunity for the entire family to come out and rock the night away with a front-row seat to Jacksonville’s fireworks spectacular. The event will feature Spanky the Band, one of Jacksonville’s premiere rock bands, with food and beverages bountifully available. Hyatt guests can purchase tickets for $10 and non-guests can purchase tickets for $20 at the door.

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TODAY: Save Our Sports in Duval County Telethon

Submitted by Rachel Leitao, First Coast News Staff
Wednesday, June 29th, 2011, 7:26am
TODAY: Save Our Sports in Duval County Telethon

The Save Our Sports In Duval County Campaign is designed to raise the funds needed to re-implement the high school sports that have been cut due to budget constraints by the Duval County Public School (DCPS) system for the next school year.

On June 29, Sports Talk Radio 1010XL in partnership with DCPS, and several local sports organizations will be holding a telethon to solicit donations to save the twelve high school sports that have been cut - boys and girls junior varsity soccer, boys and girls lacrosse, boys and girls tennis, boys and girls cross country, boys and girls golf, wrestling, and slow pitch softball. 

If you'd like to donate, please call (904) 647-5418

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