August 29 (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.
Today's Constitution Alive! lesson is "First Amendment Freedom of Religion," 9-10:30 a.m. at Providence Church (210 W. Washington St.). For more information see www.patriotacademy.com/coach/register/11426.
Last day to view the exhibit A Slice of the Good Life, featuring the creative work of local artists in a variety of mediums. Jefferson Arts Gallery (575 W. Washington St.) is open Wednesdays and Saturdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and by appointment by calling 850-997-3311.
A free Literacy Festival takes place 10 a.m. to 1 p.m at the recreation park (1380 Mamie Scott Dr.). Enjoy free food, snow cones, free books, big raffle giveaways and the chance to touch a fire truck. There will be craft stations, adoptable dogs, special presenters, health checks, face painting and more. For more information, contact the library: library@jeffersoncountyfl.gov or 850-342-0205.
Music Hour (Beginner Strings) takes place 1-2 p.m. at the library (375 S. Water St.). For more information, call 850-342-0205.
August 30 (Sunday)
Memorial M.B. Church (corner of Martin Luther King Avenue and Second Street) hosts the Fifth Sunday Community Program at 11 a.m. Rev. Charles G. Smith and his congregation of the Mount Pleasant Ministries of Capps will be the guest church in charge.
August 31 (Monday)
A support group for people caring for a loved one with dementia meets at noon on the last Monday of each month at CowHaus (100 N. Jefferson St. - closed to the public on Mondays). For more information, call the Alzheimer's Project at 850-386-2778 or info@alzheimersproject.org.
September 1 (Tuesday)
Monticello Free Clinic at Christ Episcopal Church will be open 5:30-7:30 p.m. at 425 N. Cherry St., for those with no insurance and who meet the federal poverty guidelines. Volunteer physicians and nurses will be present to help patients with their health care needs.
Bingo for Seniors takes place 10-11:30 a.m. at the library (375 S. Water St.), hosted by ENGAGE! Center for Active Aging. For more information, call 850-898-1455.
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. Jefferson County Manager Doug Baber is scheduled to speak. The catered lunch costs $15 can be paid at the door or online at www.monticellojeffersonfl.com.
The Monticello City Council meets at 7 p.m. at City Hall (245 S. Mulberry St.).
September 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.).
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 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.
September 3 (Thursday)
After a summer break, the Monticello Community Prayer Breakfast resumes 7-8 a.m. with First United Methodist Church (325 W. Walnut St.) as host. The program features Alex Sanchez, a catholic, retired executive director of the Florida Bakers Association and frequent guest on Fox Business news.. For more information, contact Gary Wright at 850-933-5567 or gw4120@outlook.com.
The Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners meets in the Courthouse Annex (435 W. Walnut St.) at 9 a.m.
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.
Open House for the 4-H Life, Liberty & Livestock Club takes place at 5 p.m. at the extension office (2729 W. Washington St.). For more information, contact Emily Johnson at 850-342-0187 or emilynolen@famu.edu.
The Crochet Club meets at 5:15 p.m. at Starling Musings (inside Tupelo's). For more information, contact Lisa Starling at star1fam@yahoo.com.
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.
A Music Get Together happens 6-8 p.m. at Jefferson Arts Gallery (575 W. Washington St.). Everyone is invited to attend; bring your own instrument or borrow one at JAG.
September 4 (Friday)
The Rotary Club meets at 11:45 a.m. at 420 W. Washington St.
September 5 (Saturday)
Today's Constitution Alive! lesson is "The Bill of Rights," 9-10:30 a.m. at Providence Church (210 W. Washington St.). For more information see www.patriotacademy.com/coach/register/11426.
The exhibit Swamp Buddha Sumi-e Old Friends New Brush Strokes opens at Jefferson Arts Gallery (575 W. Washington St., Monticello) with a reception from 12 noon until 4 p.m. This exhibit features sumi-e artwork by a regional collective of ink-wash painters. The exhibit continues through Sept. 30, Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and by appointment by calling 850-997-3311.
Music Hour (Beginner Strings) takes place 1-2 p.m. at the library (375 S. Water St.). For more information, call 850-342-0205.