Hi all, My name is Amy and I'm a 32 year old single professional from Atlanta new to Jax last week. I know absolutely no one except for my brother's family and would welcome suggestions for fun things to do and invites for drinks or coffee :) I live in San Marco and work downtown and am trying to get to know both areas.
re: contacting our representatives regarding key legislative issues, can someone please advise me how to determine my district?
Thanks!
Hello, and welcome!
http://www.flsenate.gov/Legislators/index.cfm?Mode=Find%20Your%20Legislators&Submenu=3&Tab=Legislators&CFID=203498866&CFTOKEN=28027480
In the middle of the page there is a legislator zip+4 lookup. All you need is your zip +4 and it's right there.
Welcome to Jacksonville and to the forum. Glad to have you!
welcome Amy! We first need to know what you like to do for "fun". What type of things do you like to do?
Welcome to Jax. This website is a great resource if you are looking for good restaurants and things to do in town.
Quote from: duvaldude08 on April 28, 2010, 02:43:59 PM
welcome Amy! We first need to know what you like to do for "fun". What type of things do you like to do?
Hey Duvaldude08. I'm usually relatively low key, but as that's not a great way to meet people, I'm looking to branch out. I like to read, enjoy good food and drink, talk about things great and small, hang out, see live music in cool, non mosh-like environments. I went and saw Idina Menzel with the Jax symphony this weekend and that was a great time. Now that I'm in a good town for it, I'm looking forward to getting to know the beach/river scene and just spending more time outdoors in general.
Thanks for asking :)
Quote from: subro on April 28, 2010, 02:54:00 PM
Welcome to Jax. This website is a great resource if you are looking for good restaurants and things to do in town.
I second this.
Sounds like you should definitely make a point of going to RAM on Saturday, Art Walk next Wednesday, and the next scheduled Metrojacksonville Pubcrawl! Welcome.
Welcome Amy!
There are many groups in town that are good for meeting folks....Jax Scene, Thursday Night Drinking Club, and several of the Rotary clubs come to mind.
Another good one is IMPACTjax, which is the young professional arm of the Chamber of Commerce....they hold social, community service, political, and professional development events monthly....I am a member and it is great....see the website below
http://www.impactjax.com/
Finally, MetroJacksonville holds a public "meeting" every Tuesday evening (starts around 6pm) at 3 Layers coffee shop in Springfield....come out and meet the gang.
Quote from: tufsu1 on April 28, 2010, 04:17:31 PM
Finally, MetroJacksonville holds a public "meeting" every Tuesday evening (starts around 6pm) at 3 Layers coffee shop in Springfield....come out and meet the gang.
Not at HOLA anymore? I've been meaning to come out for, uhhh, 6 months now. Maybe I'll finally swing by since I'm posting about it.
Flogging Molly is performing at the Florida Theatre Sat night. If you're a smoker, Sherwood's is a nice watering hole in San Marco. If you're not, try Local's.
We're heading up to happy hour on top of the Bank of America tower next Wednesday to enjoy the view and have a drink or two before heading to Art Walk downtown next Wednesday. If you're looking for something to do, Art Walk is a blast and you'll enjoy some amazing views of our city 30+ floors up!
BTW, welcome to the Bold New City of the South :)
Welcome Amy! You've already stumbled onto a great resource here a MetroJax. Many great suggestions have already been made: RAM every Saturday, Art Walk next Wednesday. This weekend there's also the Gamble Rogers Folk Festival in St. Augustine (http://www.gamblerogersfest.com) along with the Shrimp Festival in Fernandina Beach (http://www.shrimpfestival.com) and the weather should be great. One of the secrets about Jacksonville: there's always more going on than you think, you just have to look a little harder to find out what's going on.
Quote from: ProjectMaximus on April 28, 2010, 05:09:27 PM
Not at HOLA anymore? I've been meaning to come out for, uhhh, 6 months now. Maybe I'll finally swing by since I'm posting about it.
Haha, I've been meaning to come out for....2 years....it's on my calendar for next week!
Quote from: fieldafm on April 28, 2010, 11:31:46 PM
We're heading up to happy hour on top of the Bank of America tower next Wednesday to enjoy the view and have a drink or two before heading to Art Walk downtown next Wednesday. If you're looking for something to do, Art Walk is a blast and you'll enjoy some amazing views of our city 30+ floors up!
BTW, welcome to the Bold New City of the South :)
That sounds great! Mind if I tag along?
QuoteFinally, MetroJacksonville holds a public "meeting" every Tuesday evening (starts around 6pm) at 3 Layers coffee shop in Springfield....come out and meet the gang.
http://www.metrojacksonville.com/forum/index.php/topic,5439.0.html
Wear a helmet & bring a camera -- you never know what type of trouble the boys will get into next. ;D
It is a GREAT way to spend a Tuesday night.
Quote from: 9a is my backyard on April 28, 2010, 11:51:32 PM
Welcome Amy! You've already stumbled onto a great resource here a MetroJax. Many great suggestions have already been made: RAM every Saturday, Art Walk next Wednesday. This weekend there's also the Gamble Rogers Folk Festival in St. Augustine (http://www.gamblerogersfest.com) along with the Shrimp Festival in Fernandina Beach (http://www.shrimpfestival.com) and the weather should be great. One of the secrets about Jacksonville: there's always more going on than you think, you just have to look a little harder to find out what's going on.
Quote from: ProjectMaximus on April 28, 2010, 05:09:27 PM
Not at HOLA anymore? I've been meaning to come out for, uhhh, 6 months now. Maybe I'll finally swing by since I'm posting about it.
Haha, I've been meaning to come out for....2 years....it's on my calendar for next week!
I'll go if you're going. Newbies unite!
Welcome Amy! I can vouch for the Metrojax pubcrawl. Great way to meet new peeps and visit the downtown watering holes. Next one is 13 May...
I think she's a plant. A beautiful young enticement to get you schlubs away from the monitor for a couplehours!
:D
Quote from: fieldafm on April 28, 2010, 11:31:46 PM
We're heading up to happy hour on top of the Bank of America tower next Wednesday to enjoy the view and have a drink or two before heading to Art Walk downtown next Wednesday. If you're looking for something to do, Art Walk is a blast and you'll enjoy some amazing views of our city 30+ floors up!
BTW, welcome to the Bold New City of the South :)
What time is this available on Art Walk? I can't make it there for lunch, and have been wanting to check this out.
Quote from: ProjectMaximus on April 30, 2010, 12:25:54 AM
I'll go if you're going. Newbies unite!
Deal! Looks like you'll have 2 more for the meeting next Tuesday!
Quote from: Lucasjj on April 30, 2010, 09:36:39 AM
What time is this available on Art Walk? I can't make it there for lunch, and have been wanting to check this out.
Same here. I didn't even realize it existed until the MJ piece that included it a few weeks/months ago.
Amy - welcome!
Definitely recommend the Tuesday evening meetings at Three Layers. I highly recommend it IF you don't want us to butter up Jacksonville. We are pretty open about the lunacy in this city (this week was particularly crazy!)
Ditto..............wecome Ms Amy! Three Layers is assuredly fun on Tuesday nights since I did make it there one Tuesday several weeks ago! I will make it there again at some point, so if able I do recommend showing up for some interesting conversation if nothing else! Once again welcome to Jacksonville!
Three Layers is fun anytime. Anyone new coming in should be issued a pair of flipflops and sent to Three Layers.
...hmmm ThreeLayer flipflops
^ you're not a true Jacksonville citizen until you can show proof of the jiffy foot!
^Blue Falcon?
Alone and awkward at Three Layers. Ok. I asked the barista and crashed one wrong table looking for you guys already so I'll be the freaked our looking chick in the dress sitting at a table in the middle of the coffee shop. Rescue welcome!
Did you go vist bugs the bunny atleast? Three Layers is one of those places you can strike up conversations with anyone and typically have a good one. Go see bugs in the mean time.
Quote from: 9a is my backyard on April 30, 2010, 12:39:09 PM
Quote from: ProjectMaximus on April 30, 2010, 12:25:54 AM
I'll go if you're going. Newbies unite!
Deal! Looks like you'll have 2 more for the meeting next Tuesday!
Sorry 9a...had to stay at work longer than expected tonight. How was everything?
Quote from: at8363 on May 04, 2010, 06:26:33 PM
Alone and awkward at Three Layers. Ok. I asked the barista and crashed one wrong table looking for you guys already so I'll be the freaked our looking chick in the dress sitting at a table in the middle of the coffee shop. Rescue welcome!
That was a fear of mine as well. Hope it worked out!
at8363, nice meeting you tonight at Three Layers.
sorry I missed you guys tonight...was there for about 20 minutes but had to leave for another meeting at 7pm.
Quote from: at8363 on May 04, 2010, 06:26:33 PM
Alone and awkward at Three Layers. Ok. I asked the barista and crashed one wrong table looking for you guys already so I'll be the freaked our looking chick in the dress sitting at a table in the middle of the coffee shop. Rescue welcome!
That happened to me too! I was there from like 5:50-6:20ish and didn't see anyone so I, quite awkwardly, left. Where was everyone hiding?!?!? Guess I'll try again next week... :(
That's way too early. Try 6:30 and beyond.
Ah-ha! Next week I'll stick around a little longer. I kept poking my head into the Cellar thinking maybe the group was in there. I only succeeded in creeping out the people in there.
Who's heading up to BoA Tower tomorrow pre-Art Walk? Does the building close after a certain time?