GOVERNMENT MEETINGS:
• CLAY COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION District regular monthly meeting: Monday, April 5, 2010 at 1pm at the Clay County Extension Office located at 2463 SR 16 W, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043.This meeting is open to the public.
POLITICAL EVENTS:
• DAN GELBER, a Democratic running for Florida attorney general, will speak at 7 p.m. Monday, March 22, at the Doctor’s Lake Estate’s Civic Association clubhouse, 4055 Cedar Road. Refreshments will be served and seating is limited. Call (904) 272-0093 for more information.
EASTER EVENTS:
• MOOSEHAVEN EASTER EVENT: 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, April 3, at the Moosehaven grounds on Park Avenue, Orange Park. Egg hunt for children ages 1-12; food and drinks available for purchase.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
• TEA PARTY GROUP: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 18, at the Middleburg-Clay Hill Public Library, 2245 Aster St., Middleburg. The South Clay County Community Group of the First Coast Tea Party will discuss the 350 Project. Call (904) 282-1883 or send an email to d.scarborough@comcast.net for further details.
• ORANGE PARK CHORALE PERFORMANCE: 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 19, at Grace Episcopal Church, 151 Kingsley Ave., Orange Park. Performance features selections from three of the most famous and popular operettas of W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan: The Mikado, the Pirates of Penzance, HMS Pinafore. Free admission (donations accepted); call (904) 271-2326 for details.
• SACRED HEART FISH FRY: 5:30 p.m. Friday, March 19, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 7190 U.S. 17, Fleming Island. Advance tickets available in the parish office. The church will also host a Flea Market from 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, March 20, in the parking lot. Proceeds benefit summer youth programs.
• RETIRED MILITARY SEMINAR: 10 a.m. Saturday, March 20, at The Allegro at Fleming Island, 3651 US 17. Educational program for retired veterans and their spouses, probate avoidance and VA Benefits. Call (904) 278-4442 for details.
• VFW FUNDRAISER: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, March 20, at the Green Cove Springs VFW Post 1988, 311 Oak St. There will be food, raffles and a silent auction to raise money for the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Call (904) 284-7566 for details.
• FFA FLEA MARKET: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 20, at Middleburg High School. Includes crafts and BBQ chicken dinner sales. All proceeds benefit the Middleburg High School FFA Chapter. Call (904) 838-5653 for details.
• CHURCH YARD SALE: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, March 20, at First Presbyterian Church, U.S. 17 at Gum Street, and at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 400 St. Johns Ave. Clothing, shoes, small appliances, household items, books and toys. Call (904) 284-9261 for details
• HOGS FOR DOGS RUN: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 20, at Love2Ride, 3217 U.S. 17, Green Cove Springs. Ride begins at 11 a.m. and benefits the Clay County Humane Society. Call (904) 276-7729 or go online to www.clayhumane.org
• OPJH RUMMAGE SALE: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, March 20, at the school on Gano Avenue, Orange Park. Car wash also part of the event. Vendors still needed. Call Chris Neal at (904) 728-6663 for details.
• EDUCATIONAL HEALTH FAIR: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, March 20, at Orange Park Adult Medicine, 1543 Kingsley Ave., Suite 1. Information on a variety of health conditions will be provided. Call (904) 278-3383 for details.
• GOSPEL SING: 5 p.m. Saturday, March 20, at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, 1055 CR 226, Green Cove Springs. Zion’s Voice and Mike Tucker will perform. Donations appreciated. Call (904) 284-9044 for more details.
• TROOP 362 CAR SHOW: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, March 20, behind the Orange Park Kennel Club. Free admission, and breakfast and lunch available. Custom trophies built by scouts. Cost is $15 in advance or $20 day of the show. Call (904) 343-0174, go online to www.Troop362.zoomshare.com or email bsa362@gmail.com for more details.
• KEYSTONE HEIGHTS HISTORIC HOMES TOUR: 1-4 p.m. Sunday, March 21. Call John or Janet Sloane at 352-473-9253 for details on the tour that will visit several old homes in the area.
• ART FOR A SONG: 6 p.m. Friday, March 26, at the Pace Island Club House, U.S. 17, Fleming Island. Tickets are $25 per person for non Fleming Island Rotary Club members. Go online to www.concertonthegreen.com for more information.
• GOOD SAM CAR SHOW: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, March 27, at 3813 Old Jennings Road, Middleburg. Event includes all makes and models as well as motorcycles; $25 entry fee with proceeds going to the Church of the Good Samaritan. Trophies in all categories. Call (904) 406-5660 or 272-0203 or go online to www.goodsamaritananglican.org for details.
• FI ROTARY 5K WALK/RUN: 6 p.m. Saturday, April 10, at Fleming Island High School. Kids fun run at 7 p.m. Proceeds go to colon cancer prevention and Rotary charities. Go online to www.FlemingIslandRotaryRun.org to register.
• VENDOR CRAFT FAIR: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, April 10, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 5725 Blanding Blvd. Booths are $25 each. Call (904) 786-0137 for details.
• FOXMEADOW SPRING FESTIVAL: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, April 10, at the Foxmeadow’s Orlin Payne Public Park. Arts and crafts, a silent auction, food and raffles are planned. Call (904) 707-0076 for details.
• HISTORIC ARTS FESTIVAL: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, April 17, at St. Margaret’s Church, 6865 Pine Ave., Fleming Island. Historic tours and archives, music, artists and food are among the activities planned. Call (904) 264-3108 for more information.
• CONCERT ON THE GREEN COMPETITION: 7 p.m. Monday, April 19, at New Grace Church, 5804 U.S. 17, Fleming Island. The public can attend for free and watch the students’ performances.
• LIGHTHOUSE LEARNING CENTER GOURMET NIGHT: 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 27, at The Country Club of Orange Park. Proceeds go to the school; tickets are $30 and are available by calling (904) 264-2012 or at the door.
• ORANGE PARK MALL HONORS MILITARY MEN AND WOMEN WITH ARMED FORCES APPRECIATION DAY: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, May 15. This event is free and open to the community. Sponsorship packages vary; please contact the mall for more information
Following is a list of ongoing actitivies in Clay County.
SENIOR ACTIVITIES
· AARP TAX PREPARATION SERVICES: 10 a.m.-noon every Thursdays at Green Cove Springs Senior Center, 604 Walnut St., through April 15. Call (904) 284-5977 .
· BALLROOM DANCE: 7:30 p.m. each Monday at the Orange Park Senior Center, 414 Stowe Ave. Three piece band plays. $5 donation. Call Kete at (904) 260-8061 or Vince at 768-0050 .
MIDDLEBURG SENIORS BINGO: 10-11:45 a.m. each Monday and Thursday, Weigel Senior Center, 3916 Section St., Middleburg. Call (904) 291-3520 .
FREE SOUP KITCHEN: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. each Saturday, Weigel Senior Center, 3916 Section St., Middleburg. Open to all area residents. Call (904) 291-3520 .
GREEN COVE SPRINGS SENIOR CENTER: Bingo (10 a.m. M-W-Fr); yoga (8:30 a.m. Wed); free soup kitchen (11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday); free blood pressure check (third Wed. of month); free diabetic check (fourth Wed. of month); adult day care daily. Call (904) 284-5977 .
HEALTH
· OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: 10 a.m. each Tuesday and Friday, Orange Park Presbyterian Church, 1905 Reed St. Open to all men and women with eating disorders. Call (904) 264-1548 or 771-8957.
· ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP: 6:30 p.m., first Wednesday of each month, The Allegro of Fleming Island, 3651 U.S. 17. Call (904) 278-4442, ext. 123 .
· ALZHEIMERS SUPPORT GROUP: group 10 a.m., first Tuesday of every month at Moosehaven, 1701 Park Ave. , Orange Park. Call Holly Sanford (904) 521-8252 .
· GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: 10:30 a.m., first Monday of every month at Moosehaven ,1701 Park Ave Call Holly Sanford (90-4) 521-8252 .
· GRIEFSHARE SEMINAR: 5:30-7:30 p.m. each Sunday through April 18, at Pinewood Presbyterian Church, 198 Knight Boxx Road, Middleburg. Call (904) 272-7177 .
• FIBROMYALGIA GROUP: 6 p.m., first Thursday of each month at the Life Care Center, Kingsley Avenue, Orange Park. Call Judy Post (904) 291-1099 .
• GRIEF SHARE: 7 p.m. each Monday, Church of the Good Samaritan, 3813 Old Jennings Road, Middleburg. Call (904) 406-5660 .
• YOGA AND LIVING FOOD CLASSES: daily classes at The Goddard School, 2280 Village Square Parkway, Fleming Island. Classes for parent/child, home schoolers, moms only and athletes. Email penny@bottlinghealth.com or call (904) 962-8398 to register.
• MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER: 6 p.m., third Tuesday of each month at Orange Park Medical Center, CR1. Volunteers are sought for 2009 event. Call (904) 264-6039 .
• FREE MEDICAL CARE: 9 a.m. –noon, second Saturday of every month, Clay County Volunteer Medical Clinic, 3229 Bear Run Blvd., Orange Park. One must be at the 200% poverty level or below to qualify. Call 282-0439 or 269-6340.
• GREEN COVE SPRINGS WEIGHT WATCHERS: 6:30 p.m., every Monday, at the Orange Avenue Baptist Church, 1106 Orange Ave. Rosemarie Murphy is meeting leader.
• GRIEF RECOVERY SUPPORT: 7 p.m. every Monday at Russell Haven of Rest and Funeral Home, Russell Road, Green Cove Springs. Each session is self-contained. All are welcome. Call (904) 284-7720.
• GRIEF WALK: 8 a.m. every Saturday, at Russell Haven of Rest Cemetery and Funeral Home, Russell Road, Green Cove Springs. A “grief walk” will be held where people can share their feelings about loss and get support. Call (904) 284-7720
• CLAY COUNCIL OF THE BLIND: 10 a.m., the first Monday of each month, meets at the Fleming Island Library, 1895 Town Center Blvd. Blind, visually impaired and sighted persons are all welcome. Call Dan at (904)264-4612 or Debbie (904)264-5095 .
• NE FLA BRAIN TUMOR PATIENT/CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP: 10 a.m., third Saturday of the month. at the FCCJ Deerwood Center, 9911 Old Baymeadows Road. Call (904) 273-8755 .
• 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 .
• 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 .
• TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly): 10 a.m.-noon Tuesday, at Calvary United Methodist Church, 112 Blanding Blvd. Call (904) 529-8841 .
• GIRLS ON THE RUN: 4:30 - 6 p.m. Mondays and 9-10:30 a.m. Saturdays at the Barco Newton YMCA, 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 .
• 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: 5:30-7:30 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
IMPACT CLAY COMMUNITY PRAYER MEETING: noon, second Thursday of every month at Journey Church, 797 Blanding Blvd., or online at www.impactlcay.org. Call (904) 483-6881 for details
• SPIRITUAL AWARENESS BIBLE CLASS: 9:30 a.m. every Friday, Barco-Newton YMCA, Fleming Island. Call Marie Smith at (904) 284-2937 .
• Ladies Community Christian Book Club: Noon -1:30pm, first Tuesday of each month at the Fleming Island Library Meeting Room. Go online to home.comcast.net/~ccbcinop/site/ or email ccbcinop@comcast.net for information.
• BIBLE STUDY: 7-8:30 p.m. each Tuesday at Hilton Garden Inn, Park Avenue, Orange Park. The Source World Wide Ministries hosts the study. Go online to www.thesource-wwm.com or call Jerry Lewis at (904) 483-1710 .
• MIDDLEBURG AREA REPUBLICAN CLUB: 7 p.m., third Monday of each month, at Cedar River Seafood, 2475 Blanding Blvd., Middleburg. Dinner optional. Call Ann Wiggins (904) 282-4958 .
• FAMILY FUN NIGHT: 4-7 p.m. first Sunday of each month, at First United Methodist Church of Green Cove Springs, 500 Walnut St. Families watch a movie and enjoy snacks and drinks. Unaccompanied school-age children if a parent or guardian has filled out a registration form. Call (904) 284-9700 .
• SURVIVING DIVORCE SEMINAR: 6:15 p.m. every Wednesday through June 3, at First Baptist Church of Orange Park, 1140 Kingsley Ave. Classes are two hours; cost is $15 to cover cost of workbook. Email firstbaptist@opfirst.org or call (904) 264-2351 .
• CLAY COUNTY COMMUNITY STUDY: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., beginning Sept. 10 and each Thursday thereafter. Meets at First Baptist Church, Orange Park; nondenominational fellowship. Nursery and preschool provided when available. Bilingual group also offered. Call (904) 269-1625 or 215-9037 or go online to www.claycountycbs.org .
• 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 .
• HEALTH BY GOD: 7 p.m., first Thursday, Discover FAMILY chiropractic, 1339 Blanding Blvd., No. 5. Food, fellowship and prizes. Call (904) 272-6886 .
• 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, Evangel Temple Assembly of God-Southwest, Middleburg; 12-step based group for healing life’s hurts. Call (904) 614-8015 for information.
POLITICAL
OAKLEAF CONSERVATIVES CLUB: 7 p.m., the third Tuesday of each month at Up The Creek Grill, Oakleaf Town Center. Go online to www.oakleafconservatives.weebly.com .
• CLAY CO. REPUBLICAN PARTY: 7 p.m., fourth Monday of the month at Orange Park Town Hall, 2042 Park Ave. All interested parties are welcome. Call (904) 282-4958 for details or go online to www.clayrepublicans.org.
• CLAY CO. DEMOCRATIC PARTY: 7 p.m. fourth Monday of each month, Orange Park Library. Everyone is welcome. Call (904) 272-0093 details or go online to www.claycountydemocrats.net.
BUSINESS
· LUNCH AND LEARN NETWORKING: Noon, each Saturday at Opie's Wings and Oyster Bar , 2141 Loch Rane Blvd., Orange Park. Open to all local small businesses owners and entrepreneurs. Call (904) 272-7829 .
• AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION: 6 p.m., third Tuesday of the month, Club Continental, Astor Street, Orange Park. ABWA of Orange Park meeting begins with networking at 6 p.m., meeting at 6:30 p.m. Call (904) 771-7205.
• BNI GOLDRUSH CHAPTER: 7:30 a.m. every Tuesday, 2574 County Road 220, Duke’s BBQ. Call (904) 703-7067..
• 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.
MILITARY
• U.S. COAST GUARD AUXILIARY FLOTILLA 14-5: 7 p.m., second Monday of each month at Reynolds Park Yacht Center, Green Cove Springs. Email : johnruss2360@bellsouth.net .
• 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 are available from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. Bingo: Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., and Thursday, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Breakfast and lunch served Saturdays; dinner served Thursdays. Call (904) 269-2945 .
• VFW POST 8255, LADIES AUXILIARY & MEN’S AUXILIARY: 7:30p.m., third Wednesday of every month, 2296 Aster Ave., Middleburg. BINGO is held at 6 p.m. every Thursday.
• AMERICAN LEGION POST 202 MEETINGS AND BINGO: meetings every Thursday at the post, 7441 SR 21, Keystone Heights; 6 p.m. social hour, 7 p.m. dinner, 8 p.m. meeting; Bingo every Wednesday (early birds at 6 p.m., regular games at 7 p.m.) Call (352) 473-6642 .
• VFW BINGO: Every Thursday night at VFW 8255, 2296 Astor Ave., Middleburg. Early bird games 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. Call (904) 282-0475 for details
CLUB MEETINGS
* CLAY COUNTY WRITERS GROUP: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 17, at the Clay County Headquarters Library, 1895 Town Center Blvd., Fleming Island. Meeting open to everyone. Email mjung@wordspringconsulting.com for details.
* ORANGE PARK WOMAN’S CLUB: 10 a.m., first Thursday of the month at the Clubhouse, 130 Kingsley Ave. Call (904) 264-1881 for information.
* HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF ORANGE PARK: 6:30 p.m., second Monday of each month at Clarke House in Clark Park, Kingsley Avenue. Call (904) 264-1881 for information.
* HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF PENNEY FARMS: 7 p.m., third Thursday of the month at Penney Farms Town Hall, Clark Avenue. Call (904) 529-9078 .
* CLAY COUNTY BAND REHEARSALS: 7 p.m. each Tuesday, Lakeside Junior High, Moody Avenue in Orange Park. All adults who play traditional band instruments are welcome, without audition. Call (904) 269-9819 .
• GREATER ORANGE PARK DOG CLUB: 7:30 p.m. second Monday of the month, most often at the Orange Park Public Library, Plainfield Avenue. Check the club web site www.gopdc.org or contact club secretary Suzanne via email at kbtikal@comcast.net to confirm monthly meeting site.
• GARDEN CLUB OF MIDDLEBURG: 9:30 a.m. first Friday of the month, at the Middleburg Civic Center, 2102 Palmetto St. Call Art Burnett at (904)282-4981 .
• GARDEN CLUB OF THE LAKES: 10 a.m. second Thursday of the month, at the First Presbyterian Church, SR21, Keystone Heights. Call Zaire at (352) 473-2014 .
• GREEN COVE SPRINGS GARDEN CLUB: 10 a.m. third Thursday of the month, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, State Road 16, Green Cove Springs. Call Sheila at (904) 284-2256 .
• WW2 WAR BRIDES CHAPTER NE FLA.: one Saturday per month as selected by the hostess. Open to all foreign-born war brides, children or grandchildren of war bride parents. Call Joan (352) 473-5450 or (904) 472-7191 for more information.
• TOASTMASTERS CLUB: 7:30 p.m. each Tuesday at the Kingsley Life Care Center, 2145 Kingsley Ave., Orange Park. The nonprofit organization helps people with overcoming public speaking fears, help with job interviews and over communication. Call (904) 504-8162 .
• ORANGE PARK LIONS CLUB: 7 p.m., second and fourth Monday of the month at 423 McIntosh Ave., Orange Park. Dinner is served at 7:05 p.m. Call (904) 298-1967 .
• ORANGE PARK WOMEN’S CONNECTION: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., second Thursday of each month at The Country Club of Orange Park, 2525 Country Club Blvd. Cost is $15.50, inclusive. Complimentary childcare is available. Call (904) 276-7660 to RSVP.
• FI GARDEN CLUB: 10 a.m., the second Tuesday of the month, at the Fleming Island Library Community Room. For more information about the Flamingos Garden Circle email Nina Bielawski at nina.bielawski@gmail.com.
• FRATERNAL ODER OF EAGLES AUXILIARY 4365: 7 p.m. second and fourth Thursday, 292 College Drive Orange Park. Buffet breakfast 9 a.m. to noon every Sunday; $6 per person; open to the public. Email FOE4365@att.net or call Pattie at (904) 294-8133 for more information.
• FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES: 7 p.m. first and third Tuesday of the month, 424 Walnut St., Green Cove Springs. Call Dennis Reinhart at (904) 449-6576 or email him at Dreinhart1@aol.com .
• FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES AUXILIARY: 7 p.m., first and third Tuesday, at the American Legion, County Road 218, Middleburg. Call (904) 449-9716.
• FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES AUXILIARY: 7 p.m. second and fourth Monday of the month, 424 Walnut St., Green Cove Springs. Call Dennis Reinhart at (904) 449-6576 or email him at Dreinhart1@aol.com .
• AMERICAN SEWING GUILD ORANGE PARK GROUP: 10 a.m., third Thursday of the month at Jo-Ann’s Fabrics, 6001 Argyle Forest Blvd., Jacksonville. Call Marcy Joswick (904) 215-5921 for details or go online to www.asg.org.
• AMERICAN SEWING GUILD FLEMING ISLAND GROUP: 6:30 p.m., third Tuesday of the month at the Michaels on Fleming Island, 1993 East West Parkway, Orange Park. Call Marcy Joswick (904) 215-5921 for details or go online to www.asg.org.
• NARFE CHAPTER 1414: 1 p.m. second Tuesday of the month, Orange Park Library, 2054 Plainfield Ave. National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Chapter 1414. Socializing begins 30 minutes before meeting. Call (904) 276-9415 or 264-2369 .
• 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.
• 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 .
• HEALTH AND WELLNESS: 6 p.m. every Thursday, St. James AME Church, 535 McIntosh Ave, Orange Park. Health and wellness discussed along with a weight loss challenge. Call (904) 704-5341 .
• FLEMING ISLAND GENEALOGY CLUB: 6:30 p.m. second Monday, Clay County Headquarter Library, 1895 Towne Center Blvd. Call (904) 278-3722 .
• CLAY COUNTY COUPON CLUB: 10 a.m. Third Wednesday, at the Orange Park Library. (904) 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 LIONS CLUB: 6 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays, at Rich’s BBQ, 505 N. Orange Ave., Green Cove Springs. Call (904) 303-2075 for information.
SUPPORT GROUPS
· OASIS 12 STEP SUPPORT GROUP: 10 a.m. and 6:45 p.m. every other Tuesday, at Evangel Temple Southwest, 5040 County Road 218, Middleburg. Call (904) 291-1426 for more information.
· TEEN SEXUAL ABUSE SUPPORT GROUP: 3:30-5 p.m., second and fourth Monday of the month, Island View Baptist Church, 900 Park Ave., Orange Park. Call Quigley House at (904) 284-0340 .
• REFORMERS UNANIMOUS ADDICTIONS: 7 p.m. every Friday, Calvary Baptist Church, 1532 Long Bay Road, Middleburg. Reformers Unanimous is a 10-step program with 90 percent success rate. Nursery provided. Free counseling provided. Call (904) 282-0407 or go online to www.reformu.com .
• 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.
• 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 .
• 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 .
• CAREGIVER/ALZEHEIMER SUPPORT GROUP: 6:30 - 7:45 p.m. third Tuesday, Orange Park Senior Center. 264- 5977.
• 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 .
• DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT GROUP: 7 – 8:30p.m. Wednesdays, Quigley House. Call (904) 284-0340 .
CULTURAL SOCIETIES
• POLISH AMERICAN CULTURE SOCIETY: 2:30-5:30 p.m., fourth Sunday of each month, 5850 Collins Road. Dance to live Band “The Whole Notes.” Cost is $6; bring a dish to share. Call (904) 215-5668.
• 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.
VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT
• Challenge Enterprises of North Florida Inc. Work at the Adult Day Training Center, Green Cove Springs, or preschool program at Lighthouse Learning Center, Orange Park. Call (904) 284-9859 or go online to www.challengeenterprises.org and www.shredforgood.org.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
HOME WORKSHOPS: 1 p.m., the third Thursday of each month, Clay County Habitat for Humanity ReStore, 1717 Blanding Blvd., Middleburg. Workshops focus on recycling, reusing and restoring home items. Call (904) 282-7590 or go to www.clayhabitat.org .
• LOVE 2 RIDE BIKE NIGHTS: 6-10 p.m., first Thursday of every month, Every 1st Thurs. Ronnie’s Wings, 232 Walnut St., Green Cove Springs. Proceeds from raffle ticket benefit Rolling Thunder. Call Dee at Love 2 Ride at (904) 284-4321 for information.
FREE SERVICES
· FREE DOCUMENT SHREDDING: 10 a.m.-noon, second Thursday of each month at Orange Park Enterprises Plaza, 500 Kingsley Ave., or 10 a.m. to noon every Tuesday and Thursday at Challenge Enterprises, 3530 Enterprise Way, Green Cove Springs. Call (904) 284-3575 or go online to www.shredforgood.org and www.challengeenterprises.org.
• 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 .
Editor’s note: Submissions to the Community Calendar are needed by the Friday prior to publication and are placed on a space-available basis. Send Calendar items to gwalsh@jcpgroup.com
