October 23 (Friday)
Wildlife After Dark at the North Florida Wildlife Center, 5-9 p.m. For information visit www.northfloridawildlife.org.
Monticello Jamboree takes place 6-9 p.m. at 625 S. Water St.
October 23, 24 (Friday, Saturday)
The Crucible at the Monticello Opera House. For showtimes and tickets, visit www.monticellooperahouse.org.
October 24 (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.
Lloyd Day at the Depot takes place 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on the grounds of the historic Lloyd Depot (8781 Old Lloyd Rd.), Florida’s oldest remaining train station. There will be tours of the Lloyd Volunteer Fire Department station next door to the depot, as well as more than 15 exhibits by local food and crafts vendors, Jefferson County government offices and various nonprofits.
Jefferson Arts Fall Fine Arts and Crafts Festival takes place 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at 575 W. Washington St., with vendors showcasing various arts and crafts such as soaps, ceramics, whimsical dresses, prints, original artwork, needlework; beaded items, silk scarves, flower arrangements, plants, quilts, photographs, custom pet portraits, pet related gifts, tin garden art, home decor, lamps, cyanotype, wall art, perfume, hand knits, wreaths, centerpieces, stained glass, woodcrafts, charcuterie boards, gun racks, custom signs, floral jewelry, preserved florals, dried flowers, home crafts. BBQ will be available for purchase from Milley's Ann Catering.
Music Hour (Beginner Strings) takes place 1-2 p.m. at the library (375 S. Water St.). For more information, call 850-342-0205.
The Wacissa Christian Church Fall Festival takes place 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at 14492 Waukeenah Hwy., with carnival games, bounce houses, a rock climbing wall, cake walk, pie eating contest, pumpkin toss, bowling ball toss and fishing for prizes. Food offerings include popcorn, cotton candy, snow cones, baked sweets and possibly hot dogs. All free!
October 24, 25 (Saturday, Sunday)
Bats, Beasts & Boos at the North Florida Wildlife Center, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. each day. For information visit www.northfloridawildlife.org.
October 25 (Sunday)
Choir #1 of Memorial M.B. Church (780 2nd St.) celebrates its 64th Anniversary at 3 p.m., with Elder Rodney Stewart and Greater Elizabeth M.B. Church as guests.
Pastor Herbert Hollingsworth and the congregation of Bethel A.M.E. Church invite the community to their 44th Annual Family and Friends Day celebration at 3 p.m., with Pastor George Proctor Jr. and The Voices of Gethsemane as special guests.
St. John’s M. B. Church hosts their annual Fall Festival and Trunk-or-Treat 5-7 p.m. There will be decorated trunks with lots of candy, festival booths with games, food and more. It's free! For more information, call 850-464-0114, or visit www.Facebook.com/SJMBCGreenville.
October 26 (Monday)
A support group for people caring for a loved one with dementia meets at noon on the last Monday of each month at CowHaus (100 N. Jefferson St. - closed to the public on Mondays). For more information, call the Alzheimer's Project at 850-386-2778 or info@alzheimersproject.org.
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.
October 27 (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.
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 at 2 p.m. at the library (375 S. Water St.). For more information, call 850-342-0205.
October 28 (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 Kiwanis Club of Monticello meets at 12 noon at 748 Boston Hwy.
October 29 (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.
The Monticello Merchants Association presents a Ghoul's Night in downtown Monticello from 4 to 8 p.m. All can enjoy extended shopping hours at local businesses, live music, sips, dancing and a costume contest on the stage at 7 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 30 (Friday)
Christ Episcopal Church Food Pantry (425 N. Cherry St.) opens at 7:15 a.m. and distributes 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 31 (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.
Fall Festival at Bethel A.M.E. Church (410 York St.) lasts from noon to 5 p.m., with free food, games and fun for all.
Music Hour (Beginner Strings) takes place 1-2 p.m. at the library (375 S. Water St.). For more information, call 850-342-0205.
Trunk or Treat at Aunt Louise's Farm (8108 Waukeenah Hwy.) takes place 6-8 p.m. The $3 entry fee benefits Backpack Buddies. Families can enjoy the corn maze and the farm animals as well as visit the trunks for candy, toys, books and other goodies.