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World Sea Turtle Day

Thursday, June 16

World Sea Turtle Day, June 16th, is a day used to honor and highlight the importance of sea turtles. These creatures, like any other creature, are magnificent in their own way. Not only are sea turtles beautiful animals, but they also show incredible perseverance and resiliency – after all, they have been nesting on beaches for millions of years. So of course they deserve their own day dedicated to their awesomeness!

World Sea Turtle Day would not be rightfully celebrated without mentioning, Dr. Archie Carr, Sea Turtle Conservancy’s founder and “father of sea turtle biology.” World Sea Turtle Day is celebrated the same day as Dr. Carr’s birthday, June 16th. Dr. Carr will forever be remembered for the enhancement of the sea turtle conservation movement and the legacy he has left behind. His research and advocacy brought attention to the threatening conditions that continue to impact sea turtles today. His work highlighted the issues and helped create the community that continues to strive for a better life and future for sea turtles around the globe.

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Local Business Expo – Beaches Museum

Tuesday, June 21 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Beaches Museum, 381 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville Beach

ONLY $25 per table for Vendors/ We will be providing Appetizers and setting up a Cash Bar! Last time this was a highly attended event, please message us to be added to the vendor table list. Thanks for the Beaches Museum for hosting us again, we are excited for another great evening of local business and local history!!!! Beaches Hospitality Network 25 Years Strong!!! Go Local!!!

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Yoga for Humanity

Tuesday, June 21

Yoga is an ancient physical, mental and spiritual practice that originated in India. The word ‘yoga’ derives from Sanskrit and means to join or to unite, symbolizing the union of body and consciousness.

Today it is practiced in various forms around the world and continues to grow in popularity.

Recognizing its universal appeal, on 11 December 2014, the United Nations proclaimed 21 June as the International Day of Yoga by resolution 69/131.

The International Day of Yoga aims to raise awareness worldwide of the many benefits of practicing yoga.

The draft resolution establishing the International Day of Yoga was proposed by India and endorsed by a record 175 member states. The proposal was first introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address during the opening of the 69th session of the General Assembly, in which he said: “Yoga is an invaluable gift from our ancient tradition. Yoga embodies unity of mind and body, thought and action … a holistic approach [that] is valuable to our health and our well-being. Yoga is not just about exercise; it is a way to discover the sense of oneness with yourself, the world and the nature.”

The resolution notes “the importance of individuals and populations making healthier choices and following lifestyle patterns that foster good health.” In this regard, the World Health Organization has also urged its member states to help their citizens reduce physical inactivity, which is among the top ten leading causes of death worldwide, and a key risk factor for non-communicable diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer and diabetes.

But yoga is more than a physical activity. In the words of one of its most famous practitioners, the late B. K. S. Iyengar, “Yoga cultivates the ways of maintaining a balanced attitude in day-to-day life and endows skill in the performance of one’s actions.”

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Man & Woman of the Year

Saturday, June 4
The Anthem, Washington, DC

Man & Woman of the Year is a philanthropic competition to support blood cancer research among a group of motivated and dedicated individuals in communities across the United States. Candidates form powerful fundraising teams and compete in honor of two local children who are blood cancer survivors.

The man and woman who have raised the most funds during the ten-week campaign are awarded the prestigious title of Man or Woman of the Year in their community. The man and woman who have raised the most across the entire US will be recognized as the national Man & Woman of the year.

21 dedicated candidates, along with their campaign teams and supporters, collectively raised a record-breaking $3.4 million for the LLS mission in just 10 weeks! Thank you to all the 2021 candidates, campaign teams, donors, and supporters! View the 2021 Grand Finale Gala Program Book HERE.

The 2022 Washington, DC Man & Woman of the Year campaign will culminate at the Grand Finale Gala on Saturday, June 4th, 2022 at The Anthem in Washington, DC.

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Food and Wine Classic 2022

Friday, June 17 to Sunday, June 19
Aspen, CO

FOOD & WINE Classic in Aspen attendees have the opportunity to sign up in advance for two cooking demonstrations and/or beverage seminars on Friday, two cooking demonstrations and/or beverage seminars on Saturday, and one cooking demonstration or beverage seminar on Sunday.

The event is currently sold out but there’s a waiting list you can sign up for.

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Botanicals for Modern Life – Amass

WE BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF PLANTS.
From botanical spirits to body care products, AMASS makes clean botanics for modern life.
At AMASS, we wear our ingredient lists on our sleeve. All of our botanical ingredients are NATURAL, NON-GMO, and vetted by the best in the business. You won’t find any artificial preservatives or unnecessary chemicals in our bottles – JUST PLANTS.
We carefully select each botanical that goes into our bottles. From adaptogens like LION’S MANE MUSHROOM and ASHWAGANDHA to culinary ingredients like SUMAC and SORREL, each and every one of our botanicals is thoughtfully considered for a cleaner cocktail.
Our personal care products are made with NATURAL BOTANICAL EXTRACTS and LUXURIOUS ESSENTIAL OILS for a brief sensory ritual. The bespoke botanical blends were designed with moments of self-care in mind, whether you’re washing your hands, taking a bath, or lighting a candle.
While AMASS first began by offering a Dry Gin and Botanic Vodka, we’ve always felt that our core values of QUALITY, STORYTELLING, AND COMMUNITY were not limited to alcohol. That’s why we make CLEAN BOTANICS FOR BOTH SOCIAL AND SELF-CARE RITUALS.

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Ron Desantis Flotilla

Saturday, June 11 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
St. John’s River, Jacksonville

The Republican Party of Florida and Duval GOP invite you to join us Saturday, June 11, 2022 for the World’s first DeSantis Flotilla!

Let’s show Governor Ron DeSantis how much we appreciate him here in Northeast Florida. Order your DeSantis flags NOW using the link below. All proceeds will go to help the Governor in his re-election efforts.

Boat Registration
All information, including Hull Number are required. Please indicate the estimated number of passengers in the Guest section.

If you are willing to assist as a safety boat, please email donovan@duval.gop.
Spectator Registration
Registering as a spectator will allow us to give the Governor a count of how many supporters participate and to communicate information to you. Indicate the number of people in your group in the GUEST section of the registration form.

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Protect your lips!

Most people forget their lips when they think of SPF protection – Skin Cancer Awareness Month is a great time to remind your readers to show their lips a little love before they head out for their Memorial Day plans. Options range from: coconut vanilla with Zinc, original sport, berry, and mint. You can read more about Eco Lips in People’s “Eco-Friendly Gift Guide”.

Key Facts:
– Broad spectrum SPF protection
– Available in SPF 15 and SPF 30
– Protection against UVA/UVB rays
– Eco Lips founder, Steve Shriver, suffered from lip cancer, which inspired the creation of this product line
– Made with a combination of organic aloe vera & organic coconut oil and cocoa butter
– Eco Lips is a B Corp & Fair Trade Certified
– Production facility runs on renewable energy reserves

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Healthy Water – Tezahn

Tezahn is a natural herbal cold infusion that instantly transforms plain water into a therapeutic immunity booster. The infusion relaxes your mind & body; keeping you rejuvenated & uplifted all day. Made with 100% organic herbs and spices, the beverage is convenient to make, easy to carry around, and refreshing to drink – motivating you to stay hydrated throughout the day!

The quest for a healthy enhancement to water inspired Tezahn’s founder, Sirisha. Like most of us, she always carried a bottle of water to yoga, meditation, gym, and trek. She started thinking about an alternative to an exercise drink that was just as convenient to carry and exciting to drink, but was not loaded with sugars, additives or preservatives.

Sirisha thought of her grandma (an ardent follower of Ayurveda and natural remedies), who kept a copper drinking pot next to her bed. She refilled this pot everyday with fresh water, herbs and spices, and consumed it everyday for 90+ years of her life. As a child, Sirisha loved this special water and its divine taste. As she grew older, she came to understand all of its true benefits.

The healing properties of treating water in a copper pot stems from the teachings of Ayurveda. Sirisha’s memory of her grandma, along with her learnings of the therapeutic benefits of Ayurveda, thrusted her into beginning her journey in creating a unique Wellness Water: Tezahn.

It’s simple – place a Tezahn bag into 500 ml of water. A water bottle with cap is preferred. Shake it well & leave it for 3 minutes. Enjoy your natural immunity boosting wellness water. Discard any unused drink after 8 hours.

Tezahn is available in three delightful infusion varieties, including Ginger and Jaggery, Tulsi and Spices and Mint and Turmeric.

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Celebrate the queen’s platinum jubilee aboard Britannia!

Saturday, June 4
The Royal Yacht Britannia

Celebrate the queen’s platinum jubilee aboard Britannia!

The Royal Yacht Britannia was home to Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal Family for over 40 years, sailing one million miles around the world. Berthed in Edinburgh’s historic Port of Leith, Britannia is now a five-star visitor attraction and exclusive use evening events venue. There are five main decks to explore with a fascinating audio guide included telling stories of life at sea in both an adult and children’s version. Visit this Platinum Jubilee year to discover the ship described by Her Majesty as the ‘one place I can truly relax.’

The highlight of our Platinum Jubilee celebrations will be the former crew of the Royal Yacht returning for ‘Yotties Week’, from 30 May – 2 June. The teak decks will be bustling with the padding plimsoles of 65 former Royal Yachtsmen who are returning to their duties on Britannia once again.

We will also be offering a special Platinum Jubilee Private Tour of Britannia. The captivating behind-the-ropes tour gives an insight into how the Royal Family and 220 crew lived and worked on board. Britannia was the one Royal residence for which both The Queen and Prince Philip had final say in its design. The Royal couple approved plans and personally selected furniture, fabrics and paintings for what was to become their floating palace. Guests will hear stories of life on board and discover what made Britannia so special to all who knew her.

Platinum Jubilee celebrations on Britannia will also include the following:

Celebratory dishes and cocktails in our Royal Deck Tea Room
The Royal Collection’s Official Platinum Jubilee China is available in our Gift Shop
Musical entertainment for visitors in The State Apartments on June 2
A city-wide Corgi Treasure Hunt
Come aboard and join us to celebrate this momentous Platinum Jubilee year!

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Strega!

If you haven’t tried Strega, don’t wait any longer! You don’t know what you’re missing. A little bit of heaven, in a bottle.

Strega liqueur is one of the most famous Italian liqueurs; it is unique and unmistakable for its taste, thanks to the exclusive use of natural ingredients. Its processing starts with the grinding of about 70 herbs and spices, they are being selected from all over the world, and each one of them has unique properties. Among these herbs we find Ceylon cinnamon, Florentine iris, Italian Apennine juniper, Samnite mint, which grows along the riverbanks in the whole region. The liqueur gets its characteristic yellow color from the precious Saffron that is added to the herb distillate. Strega liqueur is aged in ash barrels over a long period of time to ensure a perfect blending of the different aromas. The resulting distillate is 40% proof and only after the ageing process is the liqueur bottled and distributed all over the world.

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Jacksonville Taco & Margarita Festival

Saturday, June 4 from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
TIAA Bank Field and Daily’s Place

The Jacksonville Taco & Margarita Festival returns to TIAA Bank Field and Daily’s Place June 4th. Find over 20 of Jacksonville’s best restaurants, food trucks & carts serving up an amazing variety of mouthwatering tacos & related food items (sold separately). There will be bars and beverage stations serving margaritas, tequila shots, ice cold beer, water, soda & more. Fun for the whole family with live DJ and bands!

11:00 am – VIP doors
12:00 pm – General Admission door
6:00 pm – Event concludes

General Admission and VIP Tickets are available.

Have a restaurant or food truck? Click here for more information.
Want to be a retail vendor or sponsor? Email info@unitedfestivalproductions.com for more information.

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