UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
CLAY CHAMBER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Quarterly Luncheon, noon Wednesday, Dec. 3, Courtyard by Marriott, 610 Wells Rd. Senator Bill Nelson, speaker. $40/advance, $50 day of event. RSVP by Dec. 1 at 394-3606.
AARP DRIVER SAFETY CLASS: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6 and Dec. 13, at the Life Care Center of Orange Park , 2145 Kingsley Ave. $10 registration fee; there are no driving tests. To register, (904) 276-3426.
CLAY SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD: 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8, Conference Room of the Clay County Extension Office, 2463 State Road 16 West, Green Cove Springs. The meeting is open to the public.
NEFBA CLAY BUILDERS COUNCIL HOLIDAY PARTY AND INSTALLATION: 6:30 p. m. Thursday, Dec. 11, at Fleming Island Golf and Country Club. Contact: Corey Deal, (904) 725-4355
BOY SCOUT TOWN HALL MEETING: 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, Fleming Island United Methodist Church, 7170 U.S. 17, Fleming Island.
"GRIEFSHARE: SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS": 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, a seminar for people facing the holidays after a loved one’s death; Pinewood Presbyterian Church, 198 Knight Boxx Road, Middleburg. There is no charge for the event and it is open to the public.
NEFBA CARPENTRY APPRENTICE COMMITTEE: 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22, Middleburg High School. Contact: Vaune Scobie, (904) 421-0296
Following are on-going Clay County events and meetings broken down by category:
HEALTH
MAKING STRIDES COMMITTEE MEETING: 6 - 7 p.m. second Monday of each month, at American Cancer Society Clay County office, 1536 Kingsley Ave., No. 123, Orange Park. Volunteers sought for Oct. 11 walk. Call (904) 264-6039 for details.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH FOR AUTISM: 6:30p.m. first Wednesday of the month, , Grace Episcopal Church, 245 Kingsley Ave., Orange Park. Call the church at (904) 264-9981 to register.
HOSPICE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Haven Hospice of Jacksonville needs volunteers. Assignments are available at various times to meet volunteers’ schedules. Call Sandra Francis at (904) 733-9818 or 465-0290.
MOMS CLUB OF ORANGE PARK/WESTSIDE: 10-11 a.m. second Thursday, at Calvary United Methodist Church, 112 Blanding Blvd. Call (904) 504-6016 for details
RECOVERY INC.: 1 p.m. Wednesday; for those suffering from stress, tension, anxiety, panic, depression, fatigue, sleep problems, worry, anger, fear, helplessness or hopelessness at Advent Lutheran Church, 2156 Loch Rane Blvd., Orange Park. Call (904) 264-2315 for details.
FREE REHABILITATION SEMINAR: 4 - 5 p.m. first Wednesday. Offered by the Rehab. Department of Orange Park. 276-7170.
SPANISH FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS: 6 - 8 p.m. Monday, at the Orange Park Medical Center Banquet area. 10-week course costs $50 and includes textbook. Call (904) 482-0189 for details.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly): 10 a.m.-noon Tuesday, at Calvary United Methodist Church, 112 Blanding Blvd. Call (904) 269-6465 for details.
GIRLS ON THE RUN: 4:30 - 6 p.m. Mondays and 9-10:30 a.m. Saturdays at the Barco Newton YMCA on Fleming Island. Combines running and training with life lessons. Open to all girls of all abilities. Call (904) 730-9670 or go online to www.gotrneflorida.org for details.
FREE MEDICAL CARE: 9 a.m.-noon, second Saturday of the month, Clay County Volunteer Medical Clinic, at the Clay County Health Clinic, 3229 Bear Run Blvd., Orange Park. Must be 200 percent below poverty level. Call (904) 282-0439.
GRIEFSHARE: 3 - 5 p.m., every Sunday, Pinewood Presbyterian Church, 198 Knightboxx Road, Middleburg. Support group for someone grieving the loss of someone else. Call (904) 272-7177.
CHURCH ACTIVITIES
CLAY COUNTY COMMUNITY BIBLE STUDY: 9:30 a.m. each Thursday, First Baptist Church, Orange Park. Nondenominational fellowship. Nursery and preschool provided. For information 269-1625 or 981-9385 or www.claycounty.orgt.
CLAY COUNTY SALVATION ARMY WOMEN’S AUXILIARY: 10 a.m. third Friday of every month (Sept.-May) at the Salvation Army facility on County Road 220 in Middleburg For more information about The Salvation Army of Clay County, call (904) 276-6677.
CALLED 4 ACTION GROUP: 7 p.m., last Tuesday of each month at the Fellowship Bible Church, 2827 CR 220. Call (904) 291-9889 for details.
THE GOD FIRST BUSINESS NETWORK: 7:30-8:30 a.m. first and third Tuesdays, at Orange Park Presbyterian Church, 1905 Park Ave. Call (904) 746-4255 for details.
HEALTH BY GOD: 7 p.m., first Thursday, Discover FAMILY chiropractic, 1339 Blanding Blvd., No. 5. Food, fellowship and prizes. Call (904) 272-6886 for details.
GOD FIRST BUSINESS: 7:30 a.m. first and third Tuesdays, Celebration Church, Orange Park Campus, 512 Kingsley Ave. Call (904) 483-6881, send email to ejaffe@integritycsg.com or go online to www.godfirstbusiness.com.
CHRISTIAN MOTORCYCLIST ASSOCIATION: 6 - 8 p.m. Friday, Zaxby’s at Blanding and Kingsley; also 5 - 6 p.m. fourth Saturday, Orange Avenue Baptist Church, Green Cove Springs.
COME TO THE OASIS: 10 a.m. and 7 p.m., every other Tuesday, Radiant Assembly of God, Fleming Island. Prayer and Bible study for healing life’s hurts. Call (904) 614-8015 for information.
BUSINESS
WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS: 8 - 9 a.m. third Thursday of the month, Howard Johnson’s, Orange Park. Meeting cost is $2 per person. Call (904) 557-1453 to RSVP.
ALLIANCE SUCCESS GROUP: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. Mastermind group of peer to peer brainstorming. Call Carol DeJarnatt at (904) 589-9997 or go online to www.asuccessgroup.com
CEO ROUNDTABLE: 7:30 - 9 a.m. second and fourth Tuesdays, Middlekauff Accounting, 767 Blanding Blvd., Suite 110A. Group does brainstorming of business issues and problem solving. Call Carol DeJarnatt at (904) 589-9997 for details.
FIND A NETWORKING GROUP FOR BUSINESS: 7:30 - 9 a.m. Thursday, at Eagle Harbor Golf Club. $10 fee includes breakfast. 213-8564.
ORANGE PARK WOMEN’S CONNECTION: 10 a.m., 2nd Thursday of each month, brunch meet at Howard Johnson’s at 150 Park Ave. Cost is $15.00, inclusive. Complimentary childcare is available with reservation. To RSVP contact Connie Rhodebeck at 531-9034.
POLITICAL MEETINGS
REPUBLICAN MEN OF CLAY: 7 p.m. third Wednesday of each month, Howard Johnson’s, Park Avenue, Orange Park.
FEDERATED REPUBLICAN WOMEN: 11:30 a.m. fourth Wednesday of the month, Orange Park Howard Johnson’s, Park Avenue. Lunch is $15.
AMERICANS FOR FAIR TAXATION: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.: first Monday and 7 - 8:30 p.m. last Thursday, at Orange Park Public Library and Middleburg Public Library, respectively. Call (904) 291-4381 or 291-0871 or email jjrg@bellsouth.net for details.
SENIOR EVENTS
MIDDLEBURG SENIOR CENTER: 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Every Monday and Thursday at 3916 Section St. Come join us for “FUN BINGO.” (904) 291-3520
ORANGE PARK SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER: 7:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. each Monday, 414 Stowe Ave. Ballroom dancing; come dance or just listen to music; with or without partner. $5 donation. Call 260-8061 for information.
RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES: 1 p.m., Second Tuesday, at the Orange Park Public Library. 276-9415.
VETERANS ACTIVITIES
DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS 38: 7 p.m. second Tuesday of each month, 470 Madeira Drive, Orange Park. Service officers also available Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 1 - 4 p.m. to help veterans with claims. Bingo every 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Call (904) 269-2945 for information.
MARINE CORPS LEAGUE: 7 p.m., third Monday, at Middleburg VFW. 272-5013.
DAV CHAPTER 38 MEETINGS: 7 p.m., second Tuesday of each month, 470 Madeira Drive, Orange Park. Service officers available 1-4 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday. Bingo 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays. Call (904) 269-2945 for details.
VFW POST 8255 AND LADIES AUXILIARY: 7:30 p.m. third Wednesday, 2296 Astor Ave. Men’s Auxiliary meets 7:30 p.m. second Tuesday of each month at and Bingo is held 6 p.m. every Thursday.
SERVICES OFFERED
BINGO: Every Thursday night at VFW 8255, 2296 Astor Ave., Middleburg. Early bird games(5) start at 6:30 p.m. Regular games start at 7 p.m. and late night games(5) start around 9:30 p.m. Three jackpots, $250 each. For more info call VFW post 8255 at 282-0475.
CLUBS MEETINGS
ART GUILD OF ORANGE PARK: 7 p.m., first Tuesday of each month (September through May), 423 McIntosh Ave., Orange Park. Go online to www.artguildoforangepark.com for more details.
GARDEN CLUB OF GREEN COVE SPRINGS: 10 a.m., third Thursday of the month at (Sept-May) Sacred Heart Catholic Church (across from GCS Library). Everyone is invited to attend.
GREEN COVE SPRINGS LIONS CLUB: 6:30 p.m. second and fourth Tuesday, Rich’s Real Pit BBQ, 505 N. Orange Ave. Call (904) 529-4630 for details.
GARDEN CLUB OF THE LAKES: 10 a.m., third Thursday of each month, Faith Presbyterian Church, SR 21, between Melrose and Keystone Heights.
FIRST COAST QUILTERS GUILD: 7 p.m. second Thursday, Orange Park Library, 2054 Plainfield Ave.
MIDDLEBURG CROCHET CIRCLE: 7 p.m. first and third Wednesday of each month, Middleburg Library on Aster Ave. For more information contact Betty at 291-6153 or email her at LavaHalo@bellsouth.net with Middleburg Crochet Circle (MCC) in the subject line. Go online to www.groups.yahoo.com/group/Middleburgcrochet/
CLAY COUNTY CRUZERS: 5 - 9 p.m. third Saturday of the month, Lil Bambino’s, 1241 Blanding Blvd., Orange Park. Classic car show includes 50/50 raffle, trophies, music and door prizes. Call (904) 589-8970 for details or go online to www.myspace.com/claycountycruzers
WEIGHT-LOSS COOKING CLUB: 6:45 - 8 p.m. every Tuesday, 3400 Red Oak Circle, Orange Park. Learn how to cook delicious foods and portion control. Call Kathy Legat at(904) 278-1179 for details.
THE ORANGE PARK NUTRITION CLUB, LLC 6:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. every Tuesday. 12 weeks Health & Wellness class: weight loss challenge included. Orange Park Nutrition Club, 1732 Kingsley Ave., Suite #24-Call (904) 704-5341 to register.
FLEMING ISLAND GENEALOGY CLUB: 7 p.m. first Monday, Clay County Headquarter Library, 1895 Towne Center Blvd. Call (904) 278-3722 for details.
CLAY COUNTY COUPON CLUB: 10 a.m. Third Wednesday, at the Orange Park Library.284-2937.
SOUTH EAST VOLKSWAGEN CLUB: 6 p.m. first Saturday, at the Sonic Drive-In, 1711 Wells Road, (904) 272-5244.
GREEN COVE SPRINGS/PENNEY FARMS LIONS CLUB: 6 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays, at Ronnie’s Wings, Oysters and More restaurants in Green
Cove Springs. Call (904) 303-2075.
CLAY COUNTY COMMUNITY BAND: 7 - 9 p.m. each Tuesday, at Lakeside Junior High on Moody Avenue, Orange Park. All adults who play traditional band instruments are welcome. Call (904) 269-9819 or go online to www.claycountyband.org for details.
SUPPORT GROUPS
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: 8 p.m. Thursday, at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Green Cove Springs.
AA MEETINGS: 8 p.m. daily, Nana’s House, 610 Ferris St., Green Cove Springs.
TEEN SEXUAL ABUSE SUPPORT GROUP: 4:30 p.m., first Monday of each month, Clay County Victim Services Center, 1403 Idlewild Ave, Green Cove Springs. Call (904) 284-0340 for details.
ADULT SEXUAL ABUSE SUPPORT GROUP: 10:30 a.m., first and third Wednesday of the month, Clay County Victim Services Center, 1403 Idlewild Ave., Green Cove Springs. Call (904) 284-0340 for details
ARTHRITIS SUPPORT GROUP: 10:30 a.m., third Wednesday of each month, Orange Park Library, 2054 Plainfield Ave. Group sponsored by the Arthritis Foundation. Call (904) 282-9444 or 353-5770 for details.
ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP: 5:30 p.m., second Thursday of the month, Life Care Center of Orange Park, 2145 Kingsley Ave. Call (904 272-2424 for details.
CAREGIVER/ALZEHEIMER SUPPORT GROUP: 6:30 - 7:45 p.m. third Tuesday, Orange Park Senior Center. 264- 5977.
PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP: 4 p.m., second Saturday of each month, 1895 Kingsley Ave., Suite 903, Clay Neurology Associates. Call (904) 860-2471 or 545-9654 for details.
BETTER BREATHERS SUPPORT GROUP: 2 p.m. fourth Tuesday, at Kindred Hospital North Florida. Call (904) 284-9230 for details.
DEPRESSION/BIPOLAR SUPPORT GROUP: 6 - 7:30 p.m., Fridays, 776 Foxridge Center, No. 124, Orange Park. Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) is open to anyone with depression or bi-polar disorder. Call (904) 703-4740, send an email to portiajay1869@comcast.net or go online to www.dbsalliance.org for information.
CANCER RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP: 5 - 6 p.m. Sundays beginning Jan. 6, Orange Park United Methodist Church. Support your Medical Treatments thru Nutrition, Exercise, Attitudes & Beliefs, and Social Support. Meetings begin Sunday, Jan. 6. Call Candis Whitney at (904) 759-0802 for details.
FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP: 6 - 8 p.m. first Thursday, at Life Care Center on Kingsley Avenue. Call (904) 291-1099 for details.
BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT GROUP: Meets with the La Leche League of Orange Park the second Tuesday at Orange Park United Methodist Church’s Family Life Center. Call (904) 284-0785 for details.
HAVEN HOSPICE GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: 4:30 p.m., second Tuesday, Sabo’s Restaurant, Keystone Heights. Call (352) 473-3854 for details.
DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUP: 7 p.m. each Tuesday, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, U.S. 17, Green Cove Springs. Contact Gina at (904) 529-7737 or Linda at (904) 282-5402 for details.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT GROUP: 7 – 8:30p.m. Wednesdays, Quigley House. Call (904) 284-0340 for details.
COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS: 7 p.m. second Monday of each month, Trinity Baptist Church, 3716 SE State Road 21. Call (352) 475-1146 for details or email alicewatts1@alltel.net.
CULTURAL SOCIETIES
NE FLA. TURKISH AMERICAN CULTURAL ASSOCATION: 6 p.m. every Monday, Aron’s Pizza, 250 Park Ave., Orange Park.
POLISH AMERICAN CULTURAL SOCIETY: 1 p.m., the second Sunday of the month, 5850 Collins Road, Jacksonville.
FREE SERVICES
QUIGLEY HOUSE: Offers free services for victims of sexual assault and abuse, including counseling, advocacy and information. Call the confidential 24-hour hotline: (800)-339-5017.
OLDE FARM FOOD DISTRIBUTION: Free food every Friday from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Take County Road 218 west to Carter Spencer Road, then south approximately two miles to the Carter Spencer farm, the former Ham Jam site. Call 291-3852 for details.
ORANGE PARK WOMAN’S CLUB THRIFT SHOP: Open Wednesdays and Saturday s from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Funds are used to provide scholarships to qualified high school seniors.
THE OLDE FARM INC. COMMUNITY FLEA MARKET: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., second Saturday and Sunday, 5543 Carter Spencer Road. Proceeds benefit The Olde Farm Inc. Call (904) 291-3852 or 458-6369.
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August 29th 2008 - 9:13AM