MAY 2 (Saturday)
The Quincy-Monticello District Presiding Elder, Reverend Gregory V. Gay, Sr., will conduct the 3rd Quarterly Conference at 9 a.m. on Zoom. hosted by Mount Pleasant A.M.E. Church. The Pastor John B. Kennedy, III, and First Lady Kesha Kennedy encourage all members to tune in. The Church Secretary is Sister Mary Green.
“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.
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.
MAY 5 (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 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. Graduates of this year's Student Leadership Program are scheduled to speak. Lunch costs $15 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.
The Monticello City Council meets at 7 p.m. at City Hall (245 S. Mulberry St.).
MAY 6 (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.
May 7 (Thursday)
This month's Monticello Community Prayer Breakfast will be hosted by Rotary Club at the First Presbyterian Church (290 E. Dogwood St.) from 7 to 8 a.m. The program features Gary Wright. For more information, contact 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.
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.
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 8 (Friday)
The Rotary Club meets at 11:45 a.m. at 420 W. Washington St.
MAY 10 (Sunday)
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.
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.
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