FEBRUARY 28 (Saturday)
American Legion Post #49 (1085 S. Water St.) offers a free All-you-can-eat Pancake Breakfast open to all Jefferson County residents, 8-9:30 a.m. The menu also includes scrambled eggs, sausage, coffee and orange juice.
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.
The Life Source Choice Food Pantry (1599 Spring Hollow Rd.) is open 8-9 a.m.
A New Day Initiative food pantry (1599 Waukeenah Hwy.) is open from 8 a.m. until the food is gone.
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.
The historic Lloyd Depot (8781 Old Lloyd Rd.) has its winter open house 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For lunch, pulled pork sandwiches, sides and drinks will be available for a suggested donation of $12. All proceeds benefit the ongoing restoration of the depot.
Dr. Vivian Royster will host a series of meetings at the library (375 S. Water St.):
• 10 a.m. – Reunion planning committee for JCHS Class of 1969
• 11:30 a.m. – Howard Academy High School Alumni Association and Alumni Association Foundation
• 12:30 p.m. – Jefferson County Chapter of the FAMU National Alumni Association
• 1:30 p.m. – Eastside Neighborhood Assoc.
• 2:30 p.m. – The Society for the Study, Advancement, Preservation and Appreciation of African-American History, Life & Culture (SSAPA)
For more information, email vivian.royster@yahoo.com.
MARCH 1 (Sunday)
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 251 meets at 5 p.m. at 910 Mamie Scott Dr.
MARCH 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. Business Consultant Pamela Johnson is scheduled to speak. The catered lunch costs $15, which can be paid at the door or online at www.monticellojeffersonfl.com.
The Student Advisory Council for Jefferson County K-12 Community Partnership School (50 David Rd.), meets at 5:30 p.m. in the principal's conference room.
Lloyd 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.
The Monticello City Council meets at 7 p.m. at City Hall (245 S. Mulberry St.).
MARCH 4 (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.
It's Community Wednesday at Cody Church (3812 Tram Rd.), with food pantry, clothes closet, free supper, games and more 4:30-7 p.m.
MARCH 5 (Thursday)
This month's Monticello Community Prayer Breakfast will be hosted by First Baptist Church of Lloyd (124 St Louis St.) from 7 to 8 a.m. The program features Chelsea McCoy. 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 read-alouds, activities and crafts for preschoolers begins at 10:30 a.m. at the library (375 S. Water St.). 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.
A free Radiation Awareness Event with Dr. Beverly Rubik, a biophysicist internationally known for pioneering work and research on the biofield, takes place at 5:30 p.m. at American Legion Post #49 (1065 S. Water St.). Dr. Rubik will present scientific evidence of adverse biological effects of the increasing wireless radiation in our world and share practical ways to protect oneself in the home and the environment. Food and beverages will be available.
MARCH 6 (Friday)
The Rotary Club meets at 11:45 a.m. at 420 W. Washington St.