DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE of the BCC meets May 19 and May 26 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.

BOOK SALE: The Friends of Orange Park Library has hundreds of great inexpensive books for public sale, May 19 from noon-7 p.m., May 20 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and May 21 from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Orange Park Library 2054 Plainfield Ave. Proceeds will benefit the library and programs sponsored by the Friends.

PENNEY FARMS HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Hilltop Historian Maude Jackson presents "An Oral History of African-American Schools in Clay County," May 19 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chamber Room at Penney Farms Town Hall, 4100 Clark Ave.

CLAY PREPARES: May 21 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., the Clay County Division of Emergency Management will stage its inaugural “Clay Prepares, Touch a Truck” at Orange Park Mall to educate the public about the start of hurricane season. Government and private sector emergency response vehicles, heavy equipment and other unique vehicles will be on hand to allow children to see and interact with them.

VETERANS IN NEED MUSIC FESTIVAL: May 21 at 3 p.m., American Legion Post 250, 3939 State Rd. 218, Middleburg. All proceeds go to aid homeless veterans program. $8 barbecue dinners, five local bands, 50/50 raffle.

BENEFIT CONCERT: Help Orange Park Chorale raise funds for a deserving local charity. The benefit concert is scheduled for May 21 at 7:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, U.S. Highway 17, Fleming Island.

CLAY COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY: DEC holds its regular monthly meeting on May 23 at 4 p.m. at the Democratic Party office, 868 Blanding Blvd, suite 124 (Marshall's plaza near Dollar Tree). All are welcome! Info, call 800-501-2702 or email claycountydp@gmail.com.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Art Yeaman discusses the Clay County Veteran’s Memorial project, May 23 at 6:30 p.m. in the Historic Courthouse, 915 Walnut St., Green Cove Springs. The monument will bear the names of Clay County’s fallen warriors and a brick adoption program will be available for other names. Everyone is invited to attend, contact Clay County Historical Society, (904) 284-5243.

SPRING CONCERT: Orange Park United Methodist Church Handbell Choir, May 23 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Headquarters Library, 1895 Town Center Blvd., Fleming Island. All ages are welcome to attend. No tickets required.

TEEN COURT:  Meets May 26 at 5:30 p.m. at the Clay County Historical Courthouse, 915 Walnut St., Green Cove Springs. Teens can volunteer and earn community service hours. Visit website for dress code requirements, www.clayclerk.com, or call Debbie Mueller at (904) 278-3602.

FALLEN HEROES: A memorial tribute ceremony honoring Clay County’s fallen heroes at the “Fallen in the line of duty Memorial Wall,” 1845 Town Center Blvd., Fleming Island, May 27 at 10 a.m. Guest speaker Art Yeaman with FIHS’ NJROTC color guard. Info, Bernadette at (904) 272-4040.

MAGISTRATE HEARING: Clay County Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing will be held June 2 beginning at 9:30 a.m. in the Board of County Commissioners’ Meeting Room, 4th Floor, Administration Building, 477 Houston St., Green Cove Springs. Open to the public.

CANDIDATE FORUM: The Clay County Republican Party hosts event, June 2, Sacred Heart Catholic Church’s Sullivan Hall, U.S. 17, Fleming Island. Featuring Republican school superintendent and school board candidates. Doors open at 6 p.m. with the forum beginning at 6:30 p.m.PLANNING COMMISSION: Meets June 7 at 7 p.m. in the Board of County Commissioners Meeting Room, Fourth Floor, Administration Building, 477 Houston St., Green Cove Springs. Open to the public.

TUTOR TRAINING CLASS: Help an adult change their life and become self-reliant through the power of reading and math literacy. Learn how to tutor adults June 18 from noon-4:30 p.m. Pre-registration required. Call Clay County Literacy Coalition, (904) 336-4458 or clayliteracy548@gmail.com.

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: Meets June 21 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.

FLEMING ISLAND ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Meets June 29 at 7 p.m. in the Orange Park Library Conference Room located on 2054 Plainfield Ave. Open to the public.

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.