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.
Franklin Academy of Jefferson County (425 S. Jefferson St.) is hosting a Fish Fry for the Democratic Women Club of Florida Region 3 at 11 a.m.
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.
October 19 (Monday)
The Magnolia Garden Circle meets at 11 a.m. for lunch and an educational program. All are welcome to attend. For information about this month's meeting place, call Leonia Maresch at 850-997-4467.
October 20 (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 Jefferson County Republican Executive Committee meets at 6 p.m. at the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce (420 W. Washington). For more information, contact Chairman Glen Bishop at 850-508-4536.
October 21 (Wednesday)
Real Men meets 7:10-8 a.m. at 420 W. Washington St.
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 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 22 (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.
Altrusa International meets at noon at the First Methodist Youth Center (395 W. Walnut 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.
October 23 (Friday)
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 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 25 (Sunday)
Choir #1 of Memorial M.B. Church (780 2nd St.) celebrates its 64th Anniversary at 3 p.m., with Elder Rodney Steward 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.