June 20th is World Refugee Day, and there are several different agencies here on the First Coast that work year-round to settle displaced people who flee their home countries in search of a better life and freedom from persecution. Refugees come to Jacksonville from countries around the world, and it can be challenging to find them places to live, jobs, and even help with basic things like communication in a language they often don’t know. We spoke to Molly Tidwell, spokesperson for the Jacksonville refugee resettlement agency World Relief, about what they’re doing to help refugees integrate into the First Coast’s population.
This Saturday is the 8th annual Health and Neighborhoods Day, or HANDS Day. The Northwest Jacksonville Community Development Corporation has organized vendors and sponsors at the new North Point Town Center, which will be the focal point for people who live in the area to get together and enjoy some entertainment. Paul Tutwiler, president of the Northwest Jacksonville Community Development Corporation, joined us with more about the event.
Tomorrow night, students from the Florida State College at Jacksonville are previewing a new rock opera they’ve created. The one night only event is a sneak peek of La Caroline, which tell the story of the settling of Fort Caroline right here on the First Coast. Jennifer Chase and John Citrone, who wrote the rock opera, joined us along with some of the stars of the show. We also get a special in-studio performance to preview the event.
And we found out what’s going on around town this weekend with Jacksonville Magazine’s Kerry Speckman. Visit her website for a full list of events.
If you missed any portion of today’s program, be sure to check out our podcasts at www.wjctondemand.org or listen to the replay of this program tonight at 8 pm on WJCT Arts.
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