DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE: meets July 14, July 21 and July 28 at 10 a.m. in the Zoning Department Conference Room, 3rd Floor of the Administration Building, 477 Houston St., Green Cove Springs. Meetings are open to the public.

SMOKING CESSATION CLASS: The Area Health Education Center of Northeast Florida is offering free stop smoking classes from July 11-Aug. 15 at St. Vincent’s Medical Center Clay County. Includes free nicotine replacement therapy. Mondays, 1-2 p.m. Register, (904) 482-0189.

OPEN HOUSE: Orange Park Performing Arts Academy, 1324 Kingsley Ave., July 14, July 18, July 19 and July 21 at 6 p.m. July 23 at 9 a.m. and July 24 at 1:30 p.m. Refreshments will be available. More info, Judelyn Larkin at (904)- 269-0039.

TEEN COURT: Meets July 14 at 5:30 p.m., Clay County Historical Courthouse, 915 Walnut St., Green Cove Springs. Teens can earn community service hours. Visit website for dress code requirements, www.clayclerk.com, or Debbie Mueller, (904) 278-3602.

ROUND ROBIN SHAKESPEARE: July 14 at 6:30 p.m., Fleming Island Public Library, 1895 Town Center Blvd. Join as we begin reading "The Merry Wives of Windsor" in this monthly meeting to read one of Shakespeare's plays aloud, round robin style. Free Admission. No experience necessary. Everyone welcome. Come to read, or come to listen. Some copies available, or free downloads. More info at roundrobinshakespeare.com

HEALTH SEMINAR: Heath to You presents Craig Dolven, M.D. speaking on “Men’s Health,” July 14 at 5 p.m., Thrasher-Horne Conference Center, 283 College Dr., Orange Park. Free for h2U members, $5 for non-members. RSVP for the light buffet, 800-899-3627.

CANDIDATE FORUM: Come learn the issues in the race for Clay County School Superintendent, School Board and Fourth Circuit State Attorney in this forum on July 14 at 6 p.m. in the Fleming Island High Cafetorium.

JUVENILE CRIME PREVENTION NIGHT: July 18 from 5-7 p.m., hosted by Teen Court, Clay County Historical Courthouse, 915 Walnut St., Green Cove Springs. Mandatory for all Teen Court respondents and open to the public, free of charge. Features guest speakers and videos aimed at reducing juvenile crime and promoting respect for respondents, parents and teachers. Visit website for dress code requirements, www.clayclerk.com, or Debbie Mueller, (904) 278-3602.

FINANCE & AUDIT COMMITTEE: Meets July 19 at 10 a.m. in the BCC Meeting Room, Fourth

Floor, Administration Building, 477 Houston St., Green Cove Springs. Open to the public.

HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY: Meets July 20 at 9 a.m., County Commission Meeting Room, fourth floor, county administration building, 477 Houston St., Green Cove Springs. The meeting is open to the public.

MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA: N.E. Florida Chapter 18 lunch meeting, July 20, NAS Jax Officer's Club. Social Hour 11 a.m., lunch promptly at 11:30. Choice of either chef salad or taco salad, desert and tea and coffee included. $14 per plate. RSVP, Dick Chadwell, (904) 264-5589 by 2 p.m., July 18. Includes a two-bell ceremony will be conducted by chaplain. Membership open to all officers active or retired from all military branches.

CHARITY TEXAS HOLD’EM POKER: Hosted by the Fleming Island Lions Club to benefit Quigley House and the Food Pantry of Green Cove Springs, July 21, Orange Park Best Bet Poker Room, cash prizes and Italian-themed dinner at 6 p.m., with play at 7 p.m. $65 entry fee. Tournament limited to the first 50 players. Contact Tim Rust at (904) 710-8909 or Bill Evenson at (904) 504-0180 or register on line at flemingislandlions.org.

BOOK SALE: The Friends of the Middleburg Clay Hill Library is holding a book sale July 28-30. Hours Thursday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. with early shopping from 9-10 for Friends members. Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Hardbacks are $1 and paperbacks 50-cents. Features a large selection of books of all descriptions and many children's books too. Join Friends for $5 for an individual and $8 for a family. Mark your calendars now to celebrate the library’s 25th Anniversary on Aug. 20.

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: Meets July 28 at 7 p.m. in the Board of County Commissioners Meeting Room, Fourth Floor, Administration Building, 477 Houston St., Green Cove Springs. The meeting is open to the public.

VISION SCREENINGS: The Middleburg Black Creek Lions Club will be conducting a Vision Screening in conjunction with the Evangel Temple, 5040 County Rd. 218, Middleburg on July 30 from 9 a.m.-Noon. If you need your eyes checked or need assistance with the purchase of glasses come by and see Lion Betty.

INDOOR YARD AND BAKE SALE: July 30 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Calvary United Methodist Church, 112 Blanding Blvd., Orange Park. Proceeds go for church ministry & operations.

Info, Margie Harris, (904) 291-5017.

GARAGE SALE: To benefit the Clothes Closet and Food Pantry in Orange Park, Aug. 13 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Orange Park United Methodist Church Family Life Center, corner of Reed Street and Stowe Avenue, off U.S. Highway 17. Donations can be dropped off Aug. 12 from 12 noon until 5 p.m. Donations of clean, good repair and serviceable clothing, household items, furniture, toys, shoes, books, games, garden equipment, small appliances and audio equipment will be accepted. Contribution receipts will be available upon request. Info, (904) 264-5239 for more details.

FAMILY TO FAMILY EDUCATION: Sponsored by NAMI, 12-week course for families and friends of individuals with brain disorders called mental illness beginning Aug. 22 through Nov. 14 from 6-8:30 p.m., Orange Park Medical Center. Limited to 25 with required pre-registration. (904) 264-6402.

PEDIATRIC COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Aug. 23 at 8:30 a.m., Classroom 7, Orange Park Medical Center, 2001 Kingsley Ave., Orange Park with guest speaker Heather Huffman, Florida Department of Health in Clay County, discussing Clay County Infant Mortality Data Assessment Summary Findings and Zika Virus Update.

UNTAPPED: Aug. 25 from 5-8 p.m., Thrasher-Horne Conference Center, $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Taste foods from top local restaurants and caterers and pair them with craft and domestic beer and wine. Save $5 by clicking the image below or by going to: http://events.claychamber.com/sbaweb/events/events.asp?details=true&cale_id=416&month=6/27/2016 Or call the Clay County Chamber at (904) 264-2651 to order tickets.

BIBLE STUDY: Jacksonville Ortega Community Bible Study (formerly known as Clay County CBS) will begin meeting Sept. 6 at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 4129 Oxford Ave. Jacksonville, 32210. The 30-week interdenominational study is open to all believers and seekers. Newborns to teens are welcomed. Registration fee is $35 for adults and $10 for each child. Fee includes all materials for class. Scholarship info and registrations at CBSJacksonville.cbsclass.org.

HEROES GALA: Sponsored by Clay County Chapter of Vietnam Veterans of America to benefit the Fallen Warriors Memorial Monument planned for the Historical Triangle in Green Cove Springs. Sept. 16 from 6-9 p.m., Sullivan Hall. $650 tables, $50 individual tickets, tax deductible. Gary Newman, (904) 269-1857.

YARD SALE: to benefit Waste Not Want Not, Oct. 1 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Orange Park Town Hall. Save the date to shop for great bargains or rent a 15'x15' space for $30 to sell your treasures. For details, www.wastenotflorida.com.

FOOD PANTRY GALA: “For I was hungry and you gave me food” Gala to benefit the Food Pantry of Green Cove Springs, Nov. 4, Sullivan Center, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, U.S. 17, Fleming Island. Sponsorships available. Wynema Lovell, (904) 284-5789.

CORKS & FORKS: To benefit St. Vincent’s Healthcare Foundation, Nov. 11 at 7 p.m., Club Continental, 2143 Astor St., Orange Park. Celebrate with a masquerade party and fine wine and foods. Info, (904) 308-7338.