There's lots going on! Here's a glance at the week ahead:
September 28 (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.
September 29 (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.
Adult Book Club meets at 2 p.m. at the library (375 S. Water St.). For more information, call 850-342-0205.
September 30 (Wednesday)
Real Men meets 7:10-8 a.m. at 420 W. Washington St.
The Dept. of Children and Families provides assistance 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the library (375 S. Water St.). For more information, call 850-342-0205.
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 1 (Thursday)
This month's Monticello Community Prayer Breakfast will be hosted by Elizabeth Baptist Church (4124 Bassett Dairy Rd.) from 7 to 8 a.m. The program features testimony from Jefferson County Manager Douglas Baber. For more information, contact Gary Wright at 850-933-5567 or gw4120@outlook.com.
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).
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 Crochet Club meets at 5:15 p.m. at Starling Musings (inside Tupelo's). 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.
October 2 (Friday)
The Rotary Club meets at 11:45 a.m. at 420 W. Washington St.
The annual Waukeenah Methodist Fish Fry will be held at the church (81 Methodist Church Rd.) from 5 to 7 p.m., featuring a menu of fried mullet, grits, baked beans, cole slaw, hush puppies, dessert and drinks.
Monticello Jamboree takes place 6-9 p.m. at 625 S. Water St.
October 3 (Saturday)
Jefferson County First Saturday Vendor's Village takes place 9 a.m.-12 p.m. in the Courthouse parking lot at 123 E. Washington St. Shoppers can park just a few blocks away, across from First Baptist Church.
Out of the Darkness Walk takes place at Apalachee Regional Park (7550 Apalachee Pkwy., Tallahassee), with registration at 8:30 a.m. and program/walk beginning at 9:30 a.m. Pre-registration available at the website for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: afsp.org/tallahassee.
The exhibit "Sketch Crawl Reunion 2026" opens, with refreshments from noon until 4 p.m. at Jefferson Arts Gallery (575 W. Washington). The exhibit continues through Oct. 31 during regular hours, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays or call 850-997-3311 for an appointment.
Music Hour (Beginner Strings) takes place 1-2 p.m. at the library (375 S. Water St.). For more information, call 850-342-0205.