COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP: For commercial applicators, Sept. 22 from 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. with optional testing at end of seminar, UF/IFAS Extension Service, 2463 State Rd. 16 W., Green Cove Springs. Register online at tinyurl.com/H307BXD or call Wayne Hobbs at (904) 284-6355 or whhobbs@ufl.edu.

DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE: Meets Sept. 22 and Sept. 29 at 10 a.m. in the Zoning Department Conference Room, 3rd Floor of the Administration Building, 477 Houston St., Green Cove Springs. The meeting is open to the public.

2016 ANNUAL FALL OUTREACH: Social service agencies, faith-based groups and nonprofit organizations come together to provide services to low-income, disadvantaged and homeless people in Clay County, Sept. 24 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., The Springs Church, 317 Blanding Blvd., transportation available by calling (904) 379-6208.

FLEA MARKET: Sept. 24 from 7 a.m.-2 p.m, Cross+Road Lutheran Church, 5101 Lakeshore Dr., Fleming Island. Space is paid with a 10 percent fee for goods sold. Sign up at www.crossroadlutheran.com.hit event then hit flea market register form fill it out and arrive on the 24th. Shirley West at (904) 923-4496.

HEALTH FAIR: St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Sept., 24, from 9 a.m. -1 p.m., 135 Brickyard Rd. Middleburg. Health care professionals and a variety of vendors and health screenings and information. The community is invited.

BEEKEEPING SHORTCOURSE: Learn about how to become a beekeeper, expenses involved and the benefits of beekeeping Sept. 24 from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Clay County UF/IFAS Extension office, 2463 State Rd. 16, Green Cove Springs. Pre-register by Sept. 20, $13 single, $20 couples. Michelle Alters, (904) 284-6355 or mdalters@ufl.edu.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF CLAY COUNTY: “Reflections of Stereographs,” presented by Vishi Garig, Clay County archive specialist. Come see these vintage dual photos that are viewed through a Stereoscope – some for the first time – that were taken by Isaac Haas who operated a photo gallery here in the 1800’s. Sept. 26 at 6:30 p.m., in the Historic Courthouse, 915 Walnut St., Green Cove Springs. Info, John Bowles at historicsociety@aol.com.

MEDICAL MARIJUANA: Amendment 2 pros and cons presentation and discussion, Clay County Democratic Party, Sept. 26 at 4 p.m. Speaker from United for Care will speak. Democratic Party Office, 868 Blanding Blvd., Suite 124 (Marshall's Plaza, near Dollar Tree). Come to learn and catch up on campaign activity as well. Info, claycountydp@gmail.com.

GROWING AND CARING FOR BROMELIADS: Flower Show Judge and Master Gardener Dottie Hudson gives this presentation, Sept. 28 from 6:30-7:30 p.m., Fleming Island Library, 1895 Town Center Blvd. Co-sponsored by Garden Club of Fleming Island. Free and open to the public. No registration required.

TEEN COURT: Meets Sept. 29 at 5:30 p.m. at the Clay County Historical Courthouse, 915 Walnut St., Green Cove Springs. Great opportunity for teens to volunteer and earn community service hours. Visit our website for dress code requirements, www.clayclerk.com, or call Debbie Mueller at (904) 278-3602 for more information.

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.

RUMMAGE SALE: Oct. 1 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m., St. Giles Presbyterian Church Annual 116 Foxridge Rd., in the fellowship hall. Donated items can be dropped off Sept. 26-Sept. 30 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. For more info, call (904) 272-1244.

CLERK OF COURT PUBLIC INFO SESSION: Tara S. Green, Clay County Clerk of Court, will present info on three new initiatives, Oct. 1 at 9:30 a.m., Fleming Island Library, 1895 Town Center Blvd. Learn about the Triage Pilot Program, the Trieshield Notification System and Realauction, an online bidding system for foreclosure and tax deed sales. Info, Michelle Taylor, (904) 269-6337.

SOUL FOOD FESTIVAL: Celebrate the 15th Annual Soul Food Festival on Oct. 1 with a parade beginning at noon, Clay County Administration Building, Palmetto Avenue, Green Cove Springs. Become a vendor or participant, www.greencovesprings.com has application or call Felecia Hampshire, festival coordinator at (904) 622-7903.

PUMPKIN PATCH: Grand opening Oct. 1 from 10 a.m.- 8 p.m.(Mondays-Saturdays) and noon- 8 p.m. on Sundays, Asbury United Methodist Church, corner of College Drive and Blanding Boulevard. Sales through Oct. 31. Children’s groups welcome for do-it-yourself face painting, themed photo areas, Story Telling by appointment. Info, (904) 272-0110.

FINANCE & AUDIT COMMITTEE: Meets Oct. 4, at 10 a.m. and Oct. 18 at 10 a.m. in the BCC Meeting Room, fourth floor, administration building, 477 Houston St., Green Cove Springs. Open to the public.

PLANNING COMMISSION: Meets Oct. 4 at 7 p.m., Board of County Commissioners meeting room, fourth floor, administration building, 477 Houston St., Green Cove Springs. The meeting is open to the public.

CODE ENFORCEMENT SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING: Oct. 6 beginning at 9:30 a.m.. Board of County Commissioners’ meeting room, 4th floor, administration building, 477 Houston St., Green Cove Springs. Open to the public.

CHAMPIONS FOR MERCY: To benefit the nonprofit Mercy Support Services, Oct. 6 from 6-8:30 p.m., Thrasher-Horne Conference Center on the campus of St. Johns River State College, $100 per person with food, entertainment and auction items. RSVP (904) 297-4052.

CLAY COUNTY CROP HUNGER WALK: Help fight hunger around the world and around the block, Oct. 9 at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 400 St. Johns Ave., Green Cove Springs. Registration at 1:30 p.m. and the one to two-mile walk begins at 2 p.m. Each walker is asked to bring a jar of peanut butter, which will be donated to the Food Pantry of Green Cove Springs and the Clothes Closet in Orange Park. Info, Kathy Kleist, (904) 866-1854, or kmkleist616@gmail.com.

SMOKING CESSATION CLASS: Free tools to quit smoking class at Orange Park Medical Center, Classroom 7, Oct. 13 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free patches, lozenges, and gum. Free quit plan, workbook, water bottle, stress ball and more. Call to register, Northeast Florida AHEC (904) 482-0189.

CAR SHOW AND COOKOUT: To benefit food and clothing mission of Good Samaritan Church, Oct. 15 from 9 a.m.–2 p.m., Tanglewood Station Shopping Center, 1241 Blanding Blvd., Orange Park. Free for visitors and spectators, $25 show entry fee for vehicles and vendors. Info, Jim Wiliford, (904) 406-5660 or Facebook.com/Goodsamcarshow.

BARK FOR LIFE: Canines and humans come together to raise awareness and funds as part of the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life program. Oct. 15, Village Square gazebo, 2245 Plantation Center Dr., Fleming Island, 9 a.m.-noon with 8:30 a.m. registration. Fun, games, dress-up contests, food, and a walk to honor the lifelong contributions of canine caregivers to cancer patients and survivors. http://www.relayforlife.org/barkflemingislandfl or Pam Mylrea, 904-210-3502 for pet vendors.

HAUNTED HIKE: Gold Head Branch State Park hosts its seventh annual Haunted Hike, Oct. 15,

6239 State Road 21, Keystone Heights. Ticket sales begin at 7 p.m. with the hike starting at approximately 7:30 p.m. Cost for the hike will be $5 per person. Park is still looking for volunteers and haunters; call Wesley Collins at (352) 473-4701.

“BATS IN MY BACKYARD!”: A special presentation at Camp Chowenwaw County Park, 1517 Ball Rd., Green Cove Springs, Oct. 16, Kiwita Nature Center exhibits open 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. At 1 p.m., Shari Blissett-Clark, president of the Florida Bat Conservancy will debunk myths and misconceptions about bats and will feature species commonly seen in Florida’s urbanized landscape.

LADIES LIVE LAUGH LEARN LUNCH: Fundraiser to benefit philanthropic programs of Fleming Island Rotary Club. Oct. 22 from 8 a.m.- 2 p.m., Sullivan Hall, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 7190 U.S. Highway 17, Fleming Island. Choose three of six different classes ranging from Women’s Safety & Awareness to Furniture Refurbishing. $35, register at www.rotaryclubfi.org.

PENNEY FARMS HISTORIC 5K RUN: 3rd Annual 5K, Oct. 29 at 8:30 a.m. to benefit the J. C. Penney Memorial Scenic Highway, Corridor Management Committee. Includes 1 mile Fun Run. Register at 1stplacesports.com/calendar. Brochures are also available at Town Hall or by calling (904) 529-9078.

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.

GROVE PARK OAK HOLLOW CIVIC ASSOCIATION: The public is invited hear guest speak Diane Hutchings, chair of the Board of County Commissioners, Nov. 10 from 7-8:30 p.m., Orange Park Public Library, 2054 Plainfield Ave. Our association is not an HOA, but a nonprofit grassroots organization founded in 1982 to provide a voice for Grove Park and encourage community improvement.

CORKS & FORKS: 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.

GOLF TOURNAMENT: Benefit the Florida Youth Challenge Academy Foundation Inc., Nov. 21, St. Johns Golf & Country Club, 205 St. Johns Golf Dr., St. Augustine. Four person “Captain’s Choice,” $80 per player, includes range balls, golf cart, continental breakfast, lunch, prizes and more. Gold Level sponsors, $1000 and Silver Level sponsors are $500. Danny Brabham, (904) 571-0560 or Sheila Booth, (904) 859-7123.