Johnston's 100th Celebration, Veterans Day Breakfast, CarQuest Car Show, Thanksgiving Feast at the Teen Center and MORE!
November 7 (Saturday)
Shop at Jefferson County Vendor's Village 9 a.m.-12 noon in the courthouse parking lot (123 E. Washington St.).
Johnston's (1480 W. Washington St.) celebrates 100 years as a local business 10 a.m.-3 p.m. with live music, local vendors, family fun, tours, giveaways and free samples.
A Colorama Program takes place at 2 p.m. at New Bethel A.M.E. Church (6496 Ashville Hwy.).
November 8 (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.
November 9 (Monday)
The Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners holds a public workshop at 6 p.m. in the Courthouse Annex (435 W. Walnut St.) to explore the pros and cons of data centers.
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.
November 10 (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 Woman's Club meets at 6 p.m. at 975 E. Pearl St. For more information, contact Leslie Wilkerson at 850-294-1307.
Jefferson County Democrats meet 6-7 p.m. in the Community Room of the library (375 S. Water St.). For more information, email democratsofjeffersoncountyfl@gmail.com.
American Legion Post 49 (1065 S. Water St.) meets at 6:30 p.m.
November 11 (Wednesday)
Veterans Day
The Otto M. Walker American Legion Post #49 invites the community to enjoy a free Veterans Day Breakfast at 1085 S. Water St. Doors open at 8 a.m. to begin serving up a delicious menu of sausage, grits and eggs. The program at 9 a.m. will honor all United States military veterans by branch of service. The guest speaker will be the new Jefferson County Veterans Affairs Officer, David Dishman. Following the program, a raffle ticket will be drawn to name the winner of a Sako hunting rifle with scope. For more information about this event and other activities at Post #49, contact Commander Ed Gifford at 330-354-5533.
November 12 (Thursday)
Pillow Pals meets at the First Methodist Church from 9 a.m. to noon to make pillows to provide comfort for cancer patients. If you can cut fabric, sew a straight line, use an iron, or add stuffing, your participation is welcome! Contact the church office for more information, 850-997-5545.
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.
The Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors meets at noon at the Extension Office (2729 W. Washington St.) to provide a connection between local farmers and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. The public is welcome to attend. For more information, call 850-997-2072 ext. 3.
Altrusa International meets at noon at the First Methodist Youth Center (395 W. Walnut St.).
The Monticello Local Planning Agency meets at 6 p.m. in City Hall (245 S. Mulberry St.).
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.
November 13 (Friday)
The Rotary Club meets at 11:45 a.m. at 420 W. Washington St.
November 14 (Saturday)
CarQuest Car Show and Customer Appreciation Day takes place 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at 1321 S. Jefferson St. There will be free food and raffle prizes every 15 minutes. Proceeds benefit a local charity.
Jefferson Arts Gallery opens its annual Members Holiday Exhibit with a reception from noon to 4 p.m. See and shop for lots of giftable art. The exhibit continues through Jan. 2 during regular hours, Wednesdays and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
November 15 (Sunday)
A free Thanksgiving Feast for the entire community starts at 3:30 p.m. at the Teen Center (555 Tiger Ln.), with food, music, games and activities sponsored by the Our Kids Our Legacy Foundation.
Several churches are taking turns hosting a monthly Favorite Hymn Sing. This month everyone is welcome at Wacissa Pentecostal Holiness Church (152 County Rd. 259), beginning at 6 p.m.