APRIL 25 (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.
A New Day Initiative food pantry (1599 Waukeenah Hwy.) is open from 8 a.m. until the food is gone.
The Life Source Choice Food Pantry (1599 Spring Hollow Rd.) is open 8-9 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.
Union #2 of Jefferson County Ministers, Deacons and Home Mission Society will convene with New Jerusalem M.B. Church on Ashville Highway at 10 a.m. The union will conclude on 4/26 beginning at 9:45am with Sunday School.
APRIL 26 (Sunday)
Union #2 of Jefferson County Ministers, Deacons and Home Mission Society will conclude at New Jerusalem M.B. Church on Ashville Highway beginning with Sunday School at 9:45 a.m .
Sweetfield M.B. Church (3679 Old Lloyd Rd.) celebrates its 134th Church Anniversary at 3 p.m. with Rev. James Thompson as the guest speaker and the Piney Grove M. B. Church of Thomasville in charge of services.
APRIL 27 (Monday)
A support group for people caring for a loved one with dementia meets at 11:30 a.m. the last Monday of each month. For information about this month's meeting place, contact Cindy Roe Littlejohn at 850-251-6222.
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.
APRIL 28 (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.
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 Shofner at 850-997- 2442.
Book Club for adults meets at 2 p.m. at the library (375 S. Water St.) to discuss John Grisham's "The Widow." For more information, call 850-342-0205.
The Teen Lounge is open 4-5:30 p.m. at the library (375 S. Water St.), featuring arcade games on Switch today.
A special meeting of the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners takes place at the Courthouse Annex (435 W. Walnut St.) at 6 p.m. The agenda includes discussion of the old gym and a presentation by representatives of Trulieve.
APRIL 29 (Wednesday)
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 paint birdhouses. All ages welcome. For more information, call 850-342-0205.
APRIL 30 (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.). Today there will also be a puppy visit! For more information, call 850-342-0205.
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.
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.
MAY 1 (Friday)
Coffee with the Interim County Manager takes place 9 a.m. to noon at 450 W. Walnut St. Meet, share ideas, build community.
The Rotary Club meets at 11:45 a.m. at 420 W. Washington St.
MAY 2 (Saturday)
The Quincy-Monticello District Presiding Elder, Reverend Gregory V. Gay, Sr. , will conduct the 3rd Quarterly Conference (in person) at 9 a.m. at Mount Pleasant A.M.E. Church (125 Groover Rd.). The Pastor John B. Kennedy, III, and First Lady Kesha Kennedy encourage all members to attend this in-person service. The Church Secretary is Sister Mary Green.
The“The Wonders of Watercolor” exhibit opens at Jefferson Arts Gallery, featuring paintings by Bill Holkham, a London-born artist who has made North Florida his home for 20 years now. The opening reception is today, noon to 4 p.m. and will continue through Saturday, May 30, during regular hours, Wednesdays and Saturdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. To view the exhibit on another day, call 850-997-3311 to make an appointment.
opens, with refreshments from noon until 4 p.m. at Jefferson Arts Gallery (575 W. Washington).
See the newly restored Candy Jones historic home (365 S. Mulberry St.) at an opening reception from noon to 2 p.m.
MAY 3 (SUNDAY)
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 251 meets at 5 p.m. at 910 Mamie Scott Dr.