MAY 23 (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.
The Life Source Choice Food Pantry (1599 Spring Hollow Rd.) is open 8-9 a.m.
MAY 24 (Sunday)
New Bethel A.M.E. Church (6496 Ashville Hwy.) presents Arneter Hill Women's Missionary Society Morning in White at 10 a.m., with Apostle Brenda Kennedy Seymore as the guest speaker.
Memorial M.B. Church (Corner of MLK Ave. and 2nd St.) celebrates Deacon and Deaconess Anniversary at 11 a.m., with Assoc. Pastor William Massey of Greater Fellowship M.B. Church, as the guest speaker.
St. Phillip A.M.E. Church (8 Phillip Rd.) presents "A Living Legacy of Faith & Service" honoring Dorothy Mae Hightower Plummer. The special program lasts 3-5 p.m., and RSVP is requested by April 24 to silksilk@comcast.net.
Elizabeth M.B. Church - Dills Community (669 Groover Rd.) celebrates its annual Deacon and Deaconess Anniversary at 3 p.m., with Pastor Antonio Jackson as the guest speaker and the New Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church of Lloyd in charge of the service.
MAY 25 (Monday)
A Memorial Day Ceremony takes place at 11:30 a.m. organized by American Legion Post 49 (1085 S. Water St.). Davis S. Wilson, USAF (Ret), is scheduled to speak, with a fried chicken picnic to follow (no charge but donations appreciated). For more information, contact Commander Ed Gifford at gifforded78@yahoo.com or 330-354-5533.
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.
VFW Auxiliary 251 will host an Appreciation Banquet honoring the veterans of Jefferson County VFW Post 251. The event begins a 6 p.m. at the Monticello Opera House (185 W. Washington St.), with District 2 Auxiliary Commander Sean Golder as the keynote speaker.
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.
MAY 26 (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.
Adult Book Club meets 2-3 p.m. at the library (375 S. Water St.). For more information, call 850-342-0205.
Teen Lounge – Ramen Bar and Boba happens 4-5:30 p.m. at the library (375 S. Water St.). For more information, call 850-342-0205.
MAY 27 (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 offers a flower pot event 4-5:30 p.m. at the library (375 S. Water St.). For more information, call 850-342-0205.
MAY 28 (Thursday)
Second Harvest offers free food distribution from 10 a.m. to noon at 379 Bethpage Rd. in Wacissa (Bethpage M.B. Church).
Toddler Storytime (Turtle Tales) with read-alouds, activities and crafts begins at 10:30 a.m. at the library (375 S. Water St.). For more information, call 850-342-0205.
Altrusa International meets at noon at the First Methodist Youth Center (395 W. Walnut St.).
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 Quilting Bee takes place 6-9 p.m. at GrannyKat's (407 Industrial Park). Adults and children 10+ with an adult are welcome to bring projects to work on, such as sewing, quilting, crocheting, needle point, painting, etc. For more information, call 850-997-1947.
Adult D&D Character Creation happens 6-7 p.m. at the library (375 S. Water St.). For more information, call 850-342-0205.
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 29 (Friday)
Christ Episcopal Church Food Pantry (425 N. Cherry St.) opens at 7:15 a.m. and distributes until the food is gone.
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.
Summer Reading Kickoff Dino Glow Party takes place at noon at the library (375 S. Water St.). For more information, call 850-342-0205.
MAY 30 (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.
Rev. John B. Kennedy, III, First Lady Kesha Kennedy, and the Mount Pleasant A.M.E. Church (125 Groover Rd.) cordially invite everyone to attend their 2026 Family and Friends Day Worship Service at 1 p.m. Speaking on the theme of "Family and Friends in Complete Unity" is Rev. Gregory V. Gay, Sr., presiding elder of the Quincy-Monticello District. Music will be provided by the Mount Olive A.M.E. Church Choir, from Tampa. This event is organized by Sister Mary Green and the Kennedys.