Mystery writers’ focus is jury selection research
This month’s meeting of the Northeast Florida Sisters in Crime will start at noon Saturday, Nov. 4, at the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library. Join fellow writers and readers of mystery novels to hear tips that will enhance your descriptive text and your enjoyment of reading intriguing court case dialogue.
Conducting a “mock jury” is a valuable tool for defense and prosecution attorneys. This research technique can reveal, for example, how specific witnesses will be perceived by jurors.
This month’s speaker, Nancy Ulrich-Suddath, is the founder of Ulrich Research Services, a full-service marketing research firm in Clay County. Her area of expertise has been in qualitative research, but she has conducted more than 6,000 focus groups and hundreds of mock juries. She has collected “a platter full of life’s interesting tidbits” through her research.
The group welcomes misters and sisters to learn more about writing, promoting and enjoying crime fiction.
For further information, go to floridasistersincrime@gmail.com.
PLAYERS general parking lot has reached capacity on March 10
Tournament officials have announced that THE PLAYERS Championship’s general parking lot has reached capacity for Friday, March 10, but parking passes could still be available on THE PLAYERS’ verified resale site (via THEPLAYERS.com/parking). THE PLAYERS does not control or regulate pricing on the verified resale site.
Fans are encouraged to use alternative modes of transportation to the tournament, including rideshare; a shuttle service from downtown Jacksonville; a new, free shuttle service on Friday, Saturday and Sunday (March 10-12) from several locations in Nocatee; and bikes or golf carts.
More information about THE PLAYERS is available at THEPLAYERS.com.
Affordable housing is Democratic Club topic
The Ponte Vedra Democratic Club will hold its monthly meeting March 28 at the Ponte Vedra Beach Library, 101 Library Road. Chat and chew start at 5:30 p.m., and the meeting begins at 6 p.m. The program will be a panel with Bill Lazar, CEO of St. John’s Housing Partnership, and others in the affordable housing industry discussing the status of affordable housing in St John’s County
For further information, email jkary@verizon.net.
Job hunters workshop topic: ‘Re-Emerging Post COVID’
The public is invited to attend the next Savvy Job Hunters workshop, “Re-Emerging Post COVID: Tips & Tools for Success,” presented by Coach J. Dianne Tribble, CPMCT, At the Table certified professional health-and-wellness, business-and-life master coach, global speaker, accredited corporate trainer, published author and business start-up consultant.
With the onset of the pandemic, the public had to embrace new ways of doing things to be productive, successful and to drive winning results. People went from onsite meetings and events to getting very comfortable on virtual platforms. The time has come to re-emerge. Tribble will share valuable tips and tools to assist attendees in the process.
So, grab a coffee and fire up your Zoom connection.
The presentation begins at 10 a.m. on March 31, but people are encouraged to log in 10-15 minutes prior for a brief networking session. The room will be kept open for a while after the presentation for additional questions and conversation. If there are additional questions or concerns prior to the presentation, contact Pam Ottesen at pottesen66@gmail.com.
Register in advance at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0sfuCorTstEtRRgq35TZL7fb8ntdIBBGkq.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Repticon Jacksonville set for March 11-12
Repticon, a recognized leader in hosting reptile and exotic animal expos throughout the United States, is coming to Jacksonville with a mixture of vendors and breeders. This family-oriented, fun-filled event offers guests the opportunity to learn about animals not normally seen in local pet stores. Breeder-vendors are always willing to teach in their field of herpetology.
Guests can also shop for a new family pet among the hundreds of reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, spiders and small exotic animals. Also available will be cages, supplies and both live and frozen feeders, as well as expert advice.
This event will be held at the Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair & Expo Center. The show hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 11, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 12. Ticket options are only sold online: $15 Super Ticket, $12 Saturday, $10 Saturday after 1 p.m., $12 Sunday, $6 for children ages 5-12, with children 4 and younger admitted free. For more information and to find tickets go to https://repticon.com/florida/jacksonville.
— Compiled by Shaun Ryan
