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.
October 28 (Wednesday)
Real Men meets 7:10-8 a.m. at 420 W. Washington St.
The Keystone Genealogical Library is open 10 a.m.-3 p.m. inside the public 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.
October 29 (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 activities/crafts for preschoolers begins at 10:30 a.m. at the library (375 S. Water St.). For more information, call 850-342-0205.
The Monticello Merchants Association presents a Ghoul's Night in downtown Monticello from 4 to 8 p.m. All can enjoy extended shopping hours at local businesses, live music, sips, dancing and a costume contest on the stage at 7 p.m.
Jefferson County 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 or call 850-408-4259.
October 30 (Friday)
Christ Episcopal Church Food Pantry (425 N. Cherry St.) opens at 7:15 a.m. and distributes until the food is gone.
The Rotary Club meets at 11:45 a.m. at 420 W. Washington St.
Monticello Jamboree takes place 6-9 p.m. at 625 S. Water St.
October 31 (Saturday)
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 Young Boyz to Men holds it 11th annual Breast Cancer Walk from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Harry Jacob's Field on Tiger Lane off Water Street.
Fall Festival at Bethel A.M.E. Church (410 York St.) lasts from noon to 5 p.m., with free food, games and fun for all.
Music Hour (Beginner Strings) takes place 1-2 p.m. at the library (375 S. Water St.). For more information, call 850-342-0205.
Trunk or Treat at Aunt Louise's Farm (8108 Waukeenah Hwy.) takes place 6-8 p.m. The $3 entry fee benefits Backpack Buddies. Families can enjoy the corn maze and the farm animals as well as visit the trunks for candy, toys, books and other goodies.
November 1 (Monday)
The Monticello City Council will hold its regular meeting a day early on Monday, Nov. 2, at 7 p.m., rather than on the first Tuesday, due to the General Election on Nov. 3. City Hall is located at 245 S. Mulberry St.
November 3 (Tuesday)
The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce has its monthly member luncheon at noon at First Methodist Church Family Ministry Center (325 W. Walnut St.) in Monticello. Monticello Police Department Capt. Jack Pitts is scheduled to speak. The lunch by Millie's Ann Catering costs $15 can be paid at the door or online at www.monticellojeffersonfl.com.
November 7 (Saturday)
A Colorama Program takes place at 2 p.m. at New Bethel A.M.E. Church (6496 Ashville Hwy.).
November 11 (Wednesday)
The Otto M. Walker American Legion Post #49 invites the community to enjoy a free Veterans Day Breakfast at 1085 S. Water St. Doors open at 8 a.m. to begin serving up a delicious menu of sausage, grits and eggs. The program at 9 a.m. will honor all United States military veterans by branch of service. The guest speaker will be the new Jefferson County Veterans Affairs Officer, David Dishman. Following the program, a raffle ticket will be drawn to name the winner of a Sako hunting rifle with scope. For more information about this event and other activities at Post #49, contact Commander Ed Gifford at 330-354-5533.