NOW through JANUARY 4
The exhibit “Colors of Christmas” at Jefferson Arts Gallery (575 W. Washington) features giftable art and many holiday-themed pieces – all original, handmade designs by local artists. Regular gallery hours are Wednesdays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., or by appointment by calling (850) 997-3311.
DECEMBER 20 (Friday)
Christ Episcopal Church Food Pantry (425 N. Cherry St.) is open from 7:15 to 9:30 a.m.
Second Harvest Mobile Food Distribution lasts 9-11 a.m. or until the food is gone at Greater Fellowship M. B. Church (690 Cypress Street).
The Rotary Club meets at noon at 420 W. Washington St.
DECEMBER 21 (Saturday)
Food distribution takes place 7-8 a.m. at New Bethel A.M.E. Church (6496) Ashville Hwy.) in conjunction with the USDA, Second Harvest, Hickory Hill M.B. Church, Elizabeth M.B. Church, Mt. Pleasant A.M.E. Church and Philadelphia M.B. Church.
Springfield A.M.E. Church (1734 Piney Wood Rd.) invites the public to its Annual Prayer Breakfast at 9 a.m. Evangelist Dr. Ola Sylvia Sheffield is scheduled to speak on the theme “It's a New Season.”
DECEMBER 23 (Monday)
American Legion Post 234 meets at 6 p.m. at 100 Water St. (the Teen Center). For more information, call (850) 322-5766.
Hiram Masonic Lodge No. 5 (235 N. Olive St.) has dinner at 6:30 p.m. followed by a meeting at 7:30 p.m.
JANUARY 2 (Thursday)
This month's Monticello Community Prayer Breakfast will be hosted by Memorial M.B. Church (780 2nd St.) from 7 to 8 a.m. The program features testimony by Mike Grisham. For more information, contact Gary Wright at (850) 933-5567 or gw4120@outlook.com.
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 3 (Friday)
The Rotary Club meets at noon at 420 W. Washington St.
JANUARY 5 (Sunday)
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 251 meets at 5 p.m. at 910 Mamie Scott Dr.
JANUARY 8 (Wednesday)
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 9 (Thursday)
Pillow Pals meets at the First Methodist Church from 9 a.m. to noon to make pillows to provide comfort for cancer patients. Contact the church office for more information, (850) 997-5545.
The Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors meets at noon at the Extension Office (2729 W. Washington St.). For more information, call (850) 997-2072 ext. 3.
Altrusa International has its regular lunch business meeting at noon at the First Methodist Youth Center (395 W. Walnut St.).
The Monticello Local Planning Agency meets at 6 p.m. in City Hall (245 S. Mulberry St.).
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.