JANUARY 17 (Friday)
Big Bend Hospice has a grand opening for their new resale shop, Oak Tree Treasures, with a ribbon cutting at 10:15 a.m. and shopping 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at 3260 Mahan Dr., Tallahassee. For more information, contact Brooke Mariscal at bmariscal@bigbendhospice.org or (850) 328-8629.
The Rotary Club meets at noon at 420 W. Washington St.
The Forest Service is holding a tree giveaway to celebrate Arbor Day at Tractor Supply (1575 S. Jefferson St.) from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Fifty plants, including oaks, maples, figs and blueberries will be provided on a first-come first served basis.
Hiram Masonic Lodge invites the public to a Fish Fry Fundraiser from 5 to 7 p.m. at 235 N. Olive St. Enjoy a mullet plate for just $11.
Bass fisherman Hank Parker will speak at the Sixth Annual Beast Feast at St. John’s M. B. Church (5905 N.W. Lovett Rd., Greenville) at 6 p.m. Admission is free for this evening of food, hunting/fishing giveaways and fun for the whole family. For more information, visit www.SJMBCGreenville.com, Facebook.com/SJMBCGreenville or call (850) 464-0114.
JANUARY 18 (Saturday)
Pallbearers Lodge No. 21 meets at 11 a.m. at Pine Grove M. B. Church (4 Alexander Rd. in Lamont). For more information, call William Hicks at (850) 322-5766.
JANUARY 19 (Sunday)
Men and Women Day at New Bethel A.M.E. Church (6496 Ashville Hwy.) begins at 10 a.m. and features Rev. Matthew Bryant Sr. as the guest speaker.
JANUARY 20 (Monday)
Martin Luther Kind Jr. Day events include a Peace Walk/Parade/Family Day beginning at 11 a.m.
The Magnolia Garden Circle meets at 11 a.m. for lunch and an educational program. All are welcome to attend. For information about this month's meeting place, call Leonia Maresch at (850) 997-4467.
JANUARY 21 (Tuesday)
The Jefferson County Republican Executive Committee meets at 6 p.m. at the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce (420 W. Washington). For more information, contact Donna V. Stevens at donna.TLPC@gmail.com.
JANUARY 22 (Wednesday)
Career counseling, resume and job search assistance, and for eligible individuals, financial aid for training and skills development are available through CareerSource Capital Region 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the library (375 S. Water St.) or call (850) 922-0023 for assistance. For more information, call (850) 342-0205.
The Keystone Genealogical Library is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. inside the library (375 S. Water St.). For more information, call (850) 342-0205.
The Kiwanis Club of Monticello meets at 12 noon at 748 Boston Hwy.
The Monticello Market takes place from 4 to 6 p.m. in the parking lot of The Social, on Courthouse Circle. Interested vendors should apply on the MonticelloMarketFL Facebook page. For more information, email tsterling@jeffersoncountyfl.gov.
JANUARY 23 (Thursday)
Second Harvest offers free food distribution from 10 a.m. to noon at 379 Bethpage Rd. in Wacissa (Bethpage M.B. Church).
Altrusa International has its regular lunch program at noon at the First Methodist Youth Center (395 W. Walnut St.).
The Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners meets in the Courthouse Annex (435 W. Walnut St.), with a workshop for input on uses for the Old Gym at 5:30 and the regular meeting at 6 p.m.
The Jefferson County Lion's Club meets at 6 p.m. Contact Lion Shanna Boutwell at (850) 694-3509 for more information.
The JAG Bluegrass Group meets from 7 to 9 p.m. at Jefferson Arts Gallery (575 W Washington St.). Everyone is invited to attend, especially those who play instruments.
JANUARY 24 (Friday)
The Rotary Club meets at noon at 420 W. Washington St.
JANUARY 25 (Saturday)
Food sharing at New Bethel A.M.E. Church (6496 Ashville Hwy.) lasts from 7 to 8 a.m. or until the food is gone. This distribution is a joint effort with Mt. Pleasant A.M.E. Church, Elizabeth M.B. Church, Hickory Hill M.B. Church and Philadelphia M.B. Church, with Second Harvest of the Big Bend assisting with distribution of USDA commodities.
A Cars and Coffee event takes place from 9 a.m. to noon at CarQuest Auto Parts (1321 S. Jefferson St.). People interested in classic cars are invited to bring coffee, hang out and enjoy the cars. For more information, contact Don Romaine at (850) 242-2243.
JANUARY 27 (Monday)
The Alzheimer's Project caregiver support group meets from 12 noon to 1 p.m. at the library (375 S. Water St.). For more information, call (850) 386-2778.
American Legion Post 234 meets at 6 p.m. at 100 Water St. (the Teen Center). For more information, call (850) 322-5766.
The Keystone Federated Republican Women (KFRW) meets at 7 p.m. at 1065 S. Water St. (American Legion Post 49). For more information, visit KFRWFL.org, call (850) 491-8755 email join@kfrwfl.org or (860) 214-8392.
JANUARY 28 (Tuesday)
LLL Club (Living Long & Loving it) meets at First Baptist Church Monticello fellowship hall (325 W. Washington St.) at 10:30 a.m. for a time of fun, friends, fellowship and a potluck lunch. For more information, call Maggie Shoffner at (850) 997- 2442.
JANUARY 29 (Wednesday)
Career counseling, resume and job search assistance, and for eligible individuals, financial aid for training and skills development are available through CareerSource Capital Region 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the library (375 S. Water St.) or call (850) 922-0023 for assistance. For more information, call (850) 342-0205.
The Keystone Genealogical Library is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. inside the library (375 S. Water St.). For more information, call (850) 342-0205.
The Kiwanis Club of Monticello meets at 12 noon at 748 Boston Hwy.
The Monticello Market takes place from 4 to 6 p.m. in the parking lot of The Social, on Courthouse Circle. Interested vendors should apply on the MonticelloMarketFL Facebook page. For more information, email tsterling@jeffersoncountyfl.gov.
JANUARY 30 (Thursday)
Second Harvest offers free food distribution from 10 a.m. to noon at 379 Bethpage Rd. in Wacissa (Bethpage M.B. Church).
The Jefferson County Lion's Club meets at 6 p.m. Contact Lion Shanna Boutwell at (850) 694-3509 for more information.
The JAG Bluegrass Group meets from 7 to 9 p.m. at Jefferson Arts Gallery (575 W Washington St.). Everyone is invited to attend, especially those who play instruments.
JANUARY 31 (Friday)
Christ Episcopal Church Food Pantry (425 N. Cherry St.) is open from 7:15 to 9:30 a.m.
The Rotary Club meets at noon at 420 W. Washington St.