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July 6, 2024
AABT Breakfast (City Terrace 7)
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July 6, 2024
Johnson & Johnson Breakfast (City Terrace 4)
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July 6, 2024
Janssen, (a subsidiary of Johnson and Johnson) invites you to join them for breakfast and a panel discussion about various blindness journeys; especially differing generational perspectives.
The Flight to Freedom: Stories About the Southbound Underground Railway that Led to St. Augustine(Continuation of AABT Breakfast) (virtual, City Terrace 7)
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July 6, 2024
Discover the Flight to Freedom story of men, women and children who risked their lives to secure freedom for themselves and their families as they traveled the “southbound underground railway” to St. Augustine in Spanish Florida. Hear the story of the first legally sanctioned free African settlement in what would become the United States. Colonial Fort Mose is brought to life with hands-on artifacts depicting textiles, foods, tools, and toys that Freedom Seekers would have utilized in 1738. DD Stein, Social Studies Teacher, Florida School For The Deaf And The Blind, St. Augustine, FL.
Ifly Indoor Skydiving
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July 6, 2024
No airplane required! Put on a flight suit, helmet and goggles. After an introductory class fall face-down in to a padded tunnel of wind! The wind will propel you up and you will be “flying” around the tunnel. You will have two “flights” with the second flight you could be flying 15 feet above the ground! No parachute, just the wind keeping you aloft! If you have any shoulder injuries this tour is not for you! Closed toed shoes are required, and of course you cannot bring your dog in the tunnel! This tour will have a lot of waiting time but is well worth it for any adrenaline junkie! Food is not provided on this tour.
Fort Caroline
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July 6, 2024
Florida has many stories of conquest, but Fort Caroline might just be the bloodiest. Originally established in the 1500’s for European settlers in America, Fort Caroline became the site of several massacres and military executions over the years. Several times it was burned down and rebuilt. Included in this tour is a walk on very narrow pathways, with roots and rocks, this is not a tour for someone who has difficulty walking and it is not wheelchair accessible. Food is not provided on this tour.
City Bus Tour I – Jacksonville City Experience Driving Tour
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July 6, 2024
This tour is sold out as of 6/14/24. If you purchase this tour you will be placed on a waiting list. If you are waiting at the tour bus pick up area and are not called from the waiting list on the day of the tour, you will receive a refund. Experience the history and culture of the largest city in the continental United States! Your costumed tour guide is a professional storyteller, historian and award-winning writer. He has designed a tour to entertain all your senses with things to touch, smell and taste while we visit sites around the city and historic neighborhoods. For example, at one site you will hear the amazing success story of Peterbrooke Chocolate while tasting their famous chocolate covered popcorn (bring $10 in cash to optionally buy a bag). Your guide creates an interactive tour atmosphere which is fun for everyone.
The Buffet Where Your Favorite Recipe for Leadership Success is Served (virtual, City Terrace 9)
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July 6, 2024
Several ACB leaders will stir up necessary ingredients to spice up your meetings and affiliate activities. Come to the table with a hearty appetite for strategies to deal with ingredients that might not always mix well together. Audience participation will be plentiful during this session.
ACB Lions Luncheon: Teaching Children About Blindness (City Terrace 9)
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July 6, 2024
Meet Lions from the Knights of the Blind in Washington State as they explain how they teach third graders about blindness through activities and use of the book “Grandpa’s White Cane.” Active Lions, former Lions, and anyone interested in learning more about becoming a Lion welcome.
RSVA/IVIE Awards Luncheon (City Terrace 7)
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July 6, 2024
Sports Fanatics Lunch (Clearwater)
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July 6, 2024
How a Visually Impaired Entrepreneur Created and Launched Her New Business (Continuation of RSVA/IVIE Luncheon) (virtual, City Terrace 7)
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July 6, 2024
Motivational Speaker: Tricia Waechter, CEO, Blind Girl Designs
Meet Lions from the Knights of the Blind in Washington State (Continuation of Lions Lunch) (virtual, City Terrace 9)
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July 6, 2024
Meet Lions from the Knights of the Blind in Washington State as they explain how they teach third-graders about blindness through activities and use of the book “Grandpa’s White Cane.” Active Lions, former Lions, and anyone interested in learning more about becoming a Lion is welcome.
Sports Fanatics Program (Clearwater)
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July 6, 2024
It’s back by popular demand! Come share your favorite sports stories. Enjoy some scrumptious ballpark food. Reminisce with other sports enthusiast remembering the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat! Meet a sports legend in person and cheer on your favorite team. Stay tuned for a future announcement on the name of our sports legend for 2024. It’s time to play ball in Jacksonville!
City Bus Tour II – Jacksonville City Experience Driving Tour
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July 6, 2024
Experience the history and culture of the largest city in the continental United States! Your costumed tour guide is a professional storyteller, historian and award-winning writer. He has designed a tour to entertain all your senses with things to touch, smell and taste while we visit sites around the city and historic neighborhoods. For example, at one site you will hear the amazing success story of Peterbrooke Chocolate while tasting their famous chocolate covered popcorn (bring $10 in cash to optionally buy a bag). Your guide creates an interactive tour atmosphere which is fun for everyone.
Community Hospitality (virtual, Matthews)
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July 6, 2024
Burning the Candle at Both Ends (ACBNG) (virtual, City Terrace 9)
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July 6, 2024
Do you feel like you’re stretched too thin? Are things falling through the cracks and you don’t know where to turn? Join us as we learn from the experiences of Greg Lindberg, Koni Sims, and John McCann how they manage and balance their personal and professional responsibilities.
RSVA Program – Tech It Out (virtual, City Terrace 7)
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July 6, 2024
Learn iPhone and Android tips for entrepreneurs, hear about various apps and how to use them effectively.
Giving Society Reception (by invitation only) (Clearwater)
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July 6, 2024
Interdenominational Service (City Terrace 5)
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July 6, 2024
Conducted by Rev. Peter Heidi
Network Yourself for Success (ACBNG) (City Terrace 4)
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July 6, 2024
In conjunction with our June 27th P.R.E.P for Successful Networking program, we are pleased to host an in person networking event where you can practice what you’ve P.R.E.P’d. Come mingle with members of the ACB Employment Committee, ACB Government Employees, American Association of Blind Teachers, American Association of Visually Impaired Attorneys, Independent Visually Impaired Entrepreneurs (IVIE), and Randolph-Sheppard Vendors of America (RSVA) among others and join us for an evening of creating new connections. All are welcome, whether you attended the virtual event or not.
Jacksonville Beach Pier
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July 6, 2024
This tour is sold out as of 6/2/2024. If you purchase this tour you will be placed on a waiting list. If you are waiting at the tour bus pick up area and are not called from the waiting list on the day of the tour, you will receive a refund. A perfect place to walk; no streets or bicycles, just a quarter mile (one way) walk on the pier overlooking the ocean. Take a leisurely stroll, power walk or run. Snacks are available for purchase.
2024 Scholarship recipient event (by invitation only) (Matthews)
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July 6, 2024
ACB Community Meet and Greet (Clearwater)
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July 6, 2024
45 Years of CCLVI Dance (St. John’s)
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July 6, 2024
Put on your bell bottoms and dancin’ shoes and come boogie with CCLVI at our 45 Years of CCLVI dance. Show off your style by dressing in your best 1970’s outfit, channeling your inner John Travolta and compete in our costume contest. Themed drinks will keep the thirst away, so grab those platform shoes and dance the night away.