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.
June 2 (Tuesday)
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. Erica Averion, executive director of the Florida Foundation for Correctional Excellence, is scheduled to speak on "The ROI of Second Chance Hiring." The catered lunch costs $15, which 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.).
June 3 (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 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.
June 4 (Thursday)
This month's Monticello Community Prayer Breakfast will be hosted at the JCI Training Facility (1050 Big Joe Rd.) from 7 to 8 a.m. The guest speaker is Warden Gary Hewett. For more information, contact Gary Wright at 850-933-5567 or gw4120@outlook.com.
Get a free school physical at the health department (1255 W. Washington St.) 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Children under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call 850-342-0170.
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).
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.
Florida Public Archaeology Network's “The Puzzle of Our Past” is a special guest at 2 p.m. at the library (375 S. Water St.).
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 850-408-4259.
June 5 (Friday)
Get a free school physical at the health department (1255 W. Washington St.) 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Children under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call 850-342-0170.
The Rotary Club meets at 11:45 a.m. at 420 W. Washington St.
“The Good Dinosaur” movie shows at 2 p.m. at the library (375 S. Water St.).
June 6 (Saturday)
The Watermelon Festival Pageants take place at Kilpatrick Civic Auditorium (575 S Water St.) at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. For tickets visit monticellowatermelonfestival.com.
The summer member exhibit "Slice of the Good Life" opens, with refreshments from noon until 4 p.m. at Jefferson Arts Gallery (575 W. Washington). The show will last through August 29
June 7 (Sunday)
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 251 meets at 5 p.m. at 910 Mamie Scott Dr.
June 8 (Monday)
The Jefferson County School Board has a policy workshop meeting at 5 p.m., followed by a regular meeting at 6 p.m. at 1490 W. Washington St. To attend via Microsoft Teams, use Meeting ID 229 905 633 064 and Passcode bo2nf2hq.
Hiram Masonic Lodge No. 5 (235 N. Olive St.) has dinner at 6:30 p.m. followed by a meeting at 7:30 p.m.