October 12 (Monday)
The Jefferson County School Board has 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.
A free, public old-fashioned political rally featuring local democratic and non-partisan candidates will be hosted by the Jefferson County Democratic Executive Committee at the Monticello Opera House (185 W. Washington St.) at 6:30 p.m.
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.
October 13 (Tuesday)
Rep. Allison Tant has "Tuesday in Town" 9-11 a.m. at CowHaus Coffee Co. (100 N. Jefferson St.). The public is invited to bring constituent concerns or simply say hello.
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.
October 14 (Wednesday)
Real Men meets 7:10-8 a.m. at 420 W. Washington St.
The Keystone Genealogical Library is open 10 a.m.-3 p.m. inside the public library (375 S. Water St.). For more information, call 850-342-0205.
The Women in Business Networking Luncheon, sponsored quarterly by the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce and the Monticello Woman's Club, takes place at noon at 975 E. Pearl St. and features a presentation by Meagan Hoffner Digital + Design. Lunch costs $15. Call 850-997-5552 to register or purchase tickets in advance at www.monticellojeffersonfl.com.
The Kiwanis Club of Monticello meets at 12 noon at 748 Boston Hwy.
October 15 (Thursday)
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.
Single Again, hosted by Elizabeth Baptist Church, meets for a devotional, lunch and Christian fellowship. This group is open to the community. For information on the time and location, call 850-997-8444.
The Crochet Club meets at 5:15 p.m. at Starling Musings (inside Tupelo's). For more information, contact Lisa Starling at star1fam@yahoo.com.
The Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners meets in the Courthouse Annex (435 W. Walnut St.) at 6 p.m.
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.
October 15-16 (Thursday-Friday)
JCS Homecoming Festivities begin with the Tigers v. NFC middle school football game on Thursday at 7 p.m. Then on Friday a Homecoming Tailgate Party will be held inside Memorial Stadium, including a celebration of Coach Blair Armstrong and the 1982 State Championship team.
October 16 (Friday)
Second Harvest Mobile Food Distribution at Greater Fellowship M. B. Church (690 Cypress St.) 9 a.m. until the food is gone.
The Rotary Club meets at 11:45 a.m. at 420 W. Washington St.
Monticello Jamboree takes place 6-9 p.m. at 625 S. Water St.
October 17 (Saturday)
Screenings for free Mobile Dental Care are available all day at Elizabeth Baptist Church (4124 Bassett Dairy Rd.). During the screening, appointments will be set for dental care during the week of Oct. 26-30. Patients must be 18+ years old without dental insurance and bring a list of all medications to the screening.
Music Hour (Beginner Strings) takes place 1-2 p.m. at the library (375 S. Water St.). For more information, call 850-342-0205.
October 18 (Sunday)
New Bethel A.M.E. Church (6496 Ashville Hwy.) celebrates its 15oth Church Anniversary with a special program at 2 p.m. The guest speaker is Retired Presiding Elder Rev. Lee E. Plumber.
Several churches are taking turns hosting a monthly Favorite Hymn Sing. This month everyone is welcome at Cody Church (3812 Tram Rd.), beginning at 6 p.m.