APRIL 11 (Saturday)
A Rai of Sunshine hosts a Vendor Showcase beginning at 8 a.m. at 850 N. Jefferson St. Shop for food, beverages, fashion/accessories, beauty products and more while supporting the host non-profit's mission. For more information, call 352-642-2527 or email araiofsunshineofnorthflorida@gmail.com.
In conjunction with the "WWI: Legacies and Lessons" exhibit now showing at Jefferson Arts Gallery (575 W. Washington), today a special talk will be given at 11 a.m. by American Legion Post #49 Commander Ed Gifford.
VFW Post 251 (910 Mamie Scott Dr.) has a Fish Fry 11-a.m.-3 p.m. Dinners cost $15 and include two sides and a drink.
Order of the Eastern Star invites anyone interested in learning about the organization to come by the public library (325 S. Water St.) for a meet-and-greet event 12-3 p.m., hosted by Daughter of Deborah #60, OES, PHA.
APRIL 12 (Sunday)
Philadelphia M.B. Church (555 Fulford Rd.) celebrates Family & Friends Day at 3 p.m., with fellowship and worship featuring Rev. Barry Young as the guest speaker.
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center meets at 3 p.m. at 1420 1st St. To learn more, call Bill Hawkins at 850-322-1193.
Welaunee Missionary Baptist Church (75 Avalon Side Rd., Lamont) has a 12th Pastoral Anniversary Celebration at 3 p.m., honoring Pastor Pedro McKelvin & Elect Lady Julia Johnson-McKelvin. The guest pastor and guest church family are Pastor Kelvin L. Johnson-Mack and Saint Stephen Missionary Baptist Church, Tallahassee.
A community-wide supper is offered at Wacissa Christian Church (14492 Waukeenah Hwy.) from 5:30 to 7 p.m. For more information, call (850) 933-8309.
APRIL 13 (Monday)
The Jefferson County School Board has a regular meeting at 6 p.m. at 1490 W. Washington St. To attend via Microsoft Teams, use Meeting ID 229 905 633 064 and Passcode bo2nf2hq.
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.
APRIL 14 (Tuesday)
Bingo for Seniors takes place 10-11:30 a.m. at the library (375 S. Water St.), hosted by Advantage Aging Solutions. For more information, call 850-898-1455.
The Teen Lounge is open 4-5:30 p.m. at the library (375 S. Water St.), with a ramen bar and boba today.
The Woman's Club meets at 6 p.m. at 975 E. Pearl St. For more information, contact Leslie Wilkerson at 850-294-1307.
Jefferson County Democrats meet 6- 7 p.m. in the Community Room of the library (375 S. Water St.). For more information, visit www.democratsofjeffersoncounty.com.
American Legion Post 49 (1065 S. Water St.) meets at 6:30 p.m.
APRIL 15 (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.-3 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.
Casual Crafters meets 4-5:30 p.m. at the library (375 S. Water St.) to make book bricks. All ages welcome. For more information, call 850-342-0205.
APRIL 16 (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 a dinosaur-themed craft 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.
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 12:30-4 p.m. at Jefferson K-12 (50 David Rd.) or call (850) 922-0023 for assistance.
The Crochet Club meets at 4 p.m. at the library (375 S. Water St.). For more information, contact Lisa Starling at star1fam@yahoo.com.
The Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners meets in the Courthouse Annex (435 W. Walnut St.) at 6 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 850-464-6257.
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.
APRIL 17 (Friday)
Second Harvest Mobile Food Distribution takes place at Greater Fellowship M. B. Church (690 Cypress St.) from 9 a.m. until food is gone.
The Rotary Club meets at 11:45 a.m. at 420 W. Washington St.
APRIL 18 (Saturday)
A Community-wide Exterior Clean-up event takes place at the historic Howard Middle School (1145 Second St.) beginning at 7 a.m., organized by the First Bethlehem M.B. Assoc. Volunteers are encouraged to help with this restoration/beautification project.
Refuge House of God youth are sponsoring a carwash & fish fry in the parking lot of the Monticello News office (180 w. Washington St.) beginning at 10 a.m. until sold out.
Music Hour (Beginner Strings) takes place 1-2 p.m. at the library (375 S. Water St.). For more information, call 850-342-0205.
The Lloyd Spring Festival, sponsored by the Jefferson County Lions Club, opens at 2 p.m. at 2616 Gamble Rd. Parking is $5, and the event includes food, vendors, music and more. For more information, email liontiffany@outlook.com.
APRIL 19 (Sunday)
New Bethel A.M.E. Church (6496 Ashville Hwy.) presents a Youth Celebration at 10 a.m., with Sister Marcelete Thompson Young as the guest speaker.
Philadelphia A.M.E. Church (2289 Dills Rd.) celebrates its Annual Family and Friends Day at 3 p.m., with Rev. John Kennedy III as the guest speaker and The Brightside Gospel Singers providing music.
Several churches are taking turns hosting a monthly Favorite Hymn Sing. This month everyone is welcome at Waukeenah Methodist Church (81 Methodist Church Rd.), beginning at 6 p.m.