Category: Community News

MAY 16 (Saturday) A Music Jam Session takes place 1-2 p.m. at the library (375 S. Water St.). For more information, call 850-342-0205‬. May 17 (Sunday) Several churches are taking turns hosting…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County R.J. Bailar Public Library (JCPL) has provided new information about their upcoming “Adventure Awaits” summer program. In celebration of reading, exploring and discovering, plenty…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello Young Professionals (MYP) has its quarterly networking mixer next Thursday, May 21. The gathering, sponsored by the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce, will take place 5-6:30…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Community Friends of Jefferson County invite everyone to the annual 20th of May (Emancipation Day) Celebration, 1-5 p.m. at the Old Howard Academy, located at 835 Mamie…

New information has been added! Summer Camp & VBS Directory – 2026

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Memorial Day is Monday, May 25, and the entire community is invited to join together to remember and honor those who died while serving in the United…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Summer is swiftly approaching, and that means that the more heat-hardy among us are headed outside to spend some time in the sunshine. A popular outdoor activity…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. At the Jefferson County Humane Society’s Wolf Creek Pet Adoption Center, many animals are searching for somewhere to call home. Among them is Patches, a senior sweetie…

Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc.  Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 10, and it is always a festive affair at churches everywhere. Restaurants and flower shops also make festive amounts of money on…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. At the Jefferson County Humane Society’s Wolf Creek Pet Adoption Center, many animals are searching for somewhere to call home. One of these animals is Diamond, who…

Metro Media Homeowners know that the work of maintaining a home is never done. Cleaning is a daily task associated with homeownership, and such sessions can reveal more than dust buildup or…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The North Florida Wildlife Center is introducing a new special event – Wildlife After Dark. On Thursday, May 14, the center will re-open 5-9 p.m. to offer…

MAY 11 (Monday) Teen Lounge – D&D Character Building takes place 4 -5:30 p.m. at the library (375 S. Water St.). For more information, call 850-342-0205‬. The Jefferson County School Board has…

Check it out at  https://ecbpublishing.com/summer-camp-vbs-directory-2026/.  To add a camp to the directory, email reporter1@ecbpublishing.com.

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The Founders Circle of the Monticello Garden Club recently held their annual plant sale at the historic Wirick-Simmons House. The sale is a fundraiser for the club’s…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Fluffy and Jack, two cats at the Jefferson County Humane Society’s Wolf Creek Pet Adoption Center (JCHS), are in need of a new home. Fluffy, true to…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Senior citizens of Jefferson County are invited to “Rooted Together: Homegrown Connections,” a multigenerational gardening event on Wednesday, May 20, at the UF/IFAS Extension – Jefferson office…

Photo Courtesy VFW Post 251 has honored Monticello Police Department K9 Officer Christopher Lancaster with a certificate of appreciation for his service as a law enforcement officer. Accepting the award and $50…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County R.J. Bailar Public Library has announced their events calendar for May, filled with exciting free activities for patrons of all ages. So, what’s on…