AA Meeting Schedule:
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7 p.m. at the Lloyd Woman’s Club (9109 Old Lloyd Rd.). Sundays, Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 8 p.m at the Christ Episcopal Church Annex (425 N. Cherry St.). For more information call (850) 251-0278.
JUNE 12 (Thursday)
Pillow Pals meets at the First Methodist Church from 9 a.m. to noon to make pillows to provide comfort for cancer patients. If you can cut fabric, sew a straight line, use an iron, or add stuffing, your participation is welcome! Contact the church office for more information, (850) 997-5545.
Second Harvest offers free food distribution from 10 a.m. to noon at 379 Bethpage Rd. in Wacissa (Bethpage M.B. Church).
Story time with read-alouds, activities and crafts for preschoolers begins at 10:30 a.m. at the library (375 S. Water St.). For more information, call (850) 342-0205.
Monticello Woman's Club Watermelon Festival Fashion Show & Luncheon is at noon. For tickets, call Pam Kelly at (850) 510-8359.
The Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors meets at noon at the Extension Office (2729 W. Washington St.) to provide a connection between local farmers and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. The public is welcome to attend. For more information, call (850) 997-2072 ext. 3.
A tie-dye activity begins at 3 p.m. at the library (375 S. Water St.). For more information, call (850) 342-0205.
The Monticello Local Planning Agency meets at 6 p.m. in City Hall (245 S. Mulberry St.).
A Music Get Together happens from 7 to 9 p.m. at Jefferson Arts Gallery (575 W Washington St.). Everyone is invited to attend; bring your own instrument or borrow one at JAG.
JUNE 13 (Friday)
The Rotary Club meets at noon at 420 W. Washington St.
It's G/PG movie time at 3 p.m. at the library (375 S. Water St.). For more information, call (850) 342-0205.
Watermelon Festival events downtown today include the Vendor Village (open at 3 p.m.); Beer Garden (7-9 p.m.); Melon Jam street dance with Highway 59 Band (7-9 p.m.); and “Frozen Jr.” performance (7 p.m.).
JUNE 14 (Saturday)
Watermelon Festival events downtown today include the Vendor Village (9 a.m.-3 p.m.); Watermelon Parade (10 a.m.); Antique Car Show (10 a.m.); Kids Play Zone; live music in the Watermelon Oasis; Beer Garden (11 a.m.-3 p.m.); and “Frozen Jr.” performances (11:30 a.m., 2 p.m.).
Jefferson Arts Gallery (575 W. Washington St.) hosts an opening reception for their Summer Member Show “A Slice of the Good Life” from 12 p.m. until 4 p.m. For more information, call (850) 997-3311 or email jeffersonartsgallery@gmail.com.
American Legion Post 49 (1065 S. Water St.) holds its Annual “Flag Day” Ceremony at 12 noon. Families with non-serviceable flags to retire should bring them to the Post by June 13.
JUNE 15 (Sunday)
New Bethel A.M.E. Church (6496 Ashville Hwy.) has a Father's Day Service at 10 a.m., with Rev. Warren Bowers as the guest speaker.
Pastor Tobbie Berrian III and the congregation of Casa Bianca Missionary Baptist Church (1097 Waukeenah Hwy.) invite the community to celebrate their Annual Church Father’s Day Celebration at the 11 a.m. service, speaker Elder Michael Frazier. For more information, contact Mother Burnette Thompson at (850) 545-7620.
JUNE 17 (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.
JUNE 18 (Wednesday)
Eagle's Wings Food Pantry distributes donated food from 9 to 10:30 a.m. until the food is gone, at the First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall (290 E. Dogwood St.).
The Dept. of Children and Families provides assistance 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the library (375 S. Water St.). 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.
Career counseling, resume and job search assistance, and for eligible individuals, financial aid for training and skills development are available for the public through CareerSource Capital Region 12:30-5:30 p.m. at Jefferson K-12 (50 David Rd.) or call (850) 922-0023 for assistance.
The Monticello Market is 4-6 p.m. at Kelly & Kelly Properties (205 W. Washington St.). Interested vendors should apply on the MonticelloMarketFL Facebook page. For more information, email MonticelloMarketFL@gmail.com.
JUNE 19 (Thursday)
Second Harvest offers free food distribution from 10 a.m. to noon at 379 Bethpage Rd. in Wacissa (Bethpage M.B. Church).
The program “Animal Tales: Art of the Wild” begins at 10 a.m. at the library (375 S. Water St.). For more information, call (850) 342-0205.
Story time with read-alouds, activities and crafts for preschoolers begins at 10:30 a.m. at the library (375 S. Water St.). For more information, call (850) 342-0205.
Single Again, hosted by Elizabeth Baptist Church, meets for a devotional, lunch and Christian fellowship. This group is open to the community. For information on the time and location, call (850) 997-8444.
A Public Input Meeting is offered at 5:30 p.m. by the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners at the Courthouse Annex (435 W. Walnut St.), to be followed by a regular meeting at 6 p.m.
Lloyd Lions Club meets at 6 p.m. at the Lloyd Woman's Club (9109 Old Lloyd Rd.). For more information, contact Tiffany Campbell at LionTiffany@outlook.com.
A Music Get Together happens from 7 to 9 p.m. at Jefferson Arts Gallery (575 W Washington St.). Everyone is invited to attend; bring your own instrument or borrow one at JAG.
JUNE 20 (Friday)
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.
The Rotary Club meets at noon at 420 W. Washington St.
It's G/PG movie time at 3 p.m. at the library (375 S. Water St.). For more information, call (850) 342-0205.
JUNE 23 (Monday)
The Jefferson County School Board has a regular meeting at 5 p.m. at 1490 W. Washington St.
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). Andrew McClenahan of the United Council on Welfare Fraud is scheduled to speak. For more information, visit KFRWFL.org, call (850) 491-8755 email join@kfrwfl.org or (860) 214-8392.
JUNE 25 (Wednesday)
The Dept. of Children and Families provides assistance 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the library (375 S. Water St.). 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.
Career counseling, resume and job search assistance, and for eligible individuals, financial aid for training and skills development are available for the public through CareerSource Capital Region 12:30-5:30 p.m. at Jefferson K-12 (50 David Rd.) or call (850) 922-0023 for assistance.
The Monticello Market is 4-6 p.m. at Kelly & Kelly Properties (205 W. Washington St.). Interested vendors should apply on the MonticelloMarketFL Facebook page. For more information, email MonticelloMarketFL@gmail.com.
JUNE 26 (Thursday)
Second Harvest offers free food distribution from 10 a.m. to noon at 379 Bethpage Rd. in Wacissa (Bethpage M.B. Church).
Story time with read-alouds, activities and crafts for preschoolers begins at 10:30 a.m. at the library (375 S. Water St.). For more information, call (850) 342-0205.
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.
A Music Get Together happens from 7 to 9 p.m. at Jefferson Arts Gallery (575 W Washington St.). Everyone is invited to attend; bring your own instrument or borrow one at JAG.
JUNE 27 (Friday)
Christ Episcopal Church Food Pantry (425 N. Cherry St.) is open from 7:15 to 9:30 a.m.
Bethel A.M.E. Church (410 E. York St.) will distribute food from Second Harvest at 9 a.m. until all food is gone.
The Rotary Club meets at noon at 420 W. Washington St.
It's G/PG movie time at 3 p.m. at the library (375 S. Water St.). For more information, call (850) 342-0205.
JUNE 28 (Saturday)
A Second Harvest food sharing takes place at New Bethel A.M.E. Church (6496 Ashville Hwy.) from 7 to 8 a.m. or until the food is gone. This is a joint effort of Mt. Pleasant A.M.E. Church, Elizabeth M.B. Church, Hickory Hill M.B. Church and Philadelphia M.B. Church.
The Life Source Choice Food Pantry (1599 Spring Hollow Rd.) is open from 8 to 10 a.m.
A Cars and Coffee event takes place from 9 a.m. to noon at the 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.
Jefferson County Homeschool Association holds its annual Homeschool Seminar 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at First Baptist Church (325 W. Washington St.). Register at jeffersonhomeschool.com.
JULY 1 (Tuesday)
The Monticello City Council meets at 7 p.m. at City Hall (245 S. Mulberry St.).
Shepherd's Hands Free Health Clinic is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church (425 N. Cherry), offering eligible patients medical examinations, testing for diabetes, urinalysis, screening for eye problems and an EKG unit for heart monitoring by licensed medical professionals and trained volunteers.
JULY 2 (Wednesday)
Eagle's Wings Food Pantry distributes donated food from 9 to 10:30 a.m. until the food is gone, at the First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall (290 E. Dogwood St.).
JULY 6 (Sunday)
Rev. Charles F. and First Lady Bettie H. Flowers, and the Mount Pleasant A. M. E. Church (125 Groover Rd.) cordially invite the public to their Church Homecoming Service at 3 p.m. Guests will be Moderator Rev. Nathaniel Trumpet, Jr., and his Antioch M. B. Church congregation of Quincy. Event organizer is Sister Rosemary Seabrooks Hudson.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 251 meets at 5 p.m. at 910 Mamie Scott Dr.
JULY 7 (Monday)
A Community Dinner Church takes place 6-7 p.m. at the First Methodist Church Worship Center (325 W. Walnut St.).
JULY 15 (Tuesday)
A mobile marine lab will be set up all day at the library (375 S. Water St.). For more information, call (850) 342-0205.
JULY 22 (Tuesday)
CareerSource Capital Region is hosting a Hiring Fair at the Jefferson County K-12 Community Partnership School (50 David Rd.) 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Employers interested in participating can call Charlotte at (850) 617-4504.