DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE: Meets Aug. 23 and Aug. 30 at 10:00 a.m. each date in the Zoning Department Conference Room, 3rd floor of the Administration Building, 477 Houston St., Green Cove Springs. Open to the public.
FLEA MARKET FUNDRAISER: Help raise funds for the Military Museum of Northeast Florida, 1 Bunker Ave., Green Cove Springs at its first-ever Flea Market Fundraiser, Aug. 24 & 25 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Sell your stuff by renting a 10-foot table for $20; additional 10-foot spaces can be rented for an additional $15 per 10-foot section. Info, (904)410-0781 or email militarymuseumnf@aol.com.
BIKE RIDE: to benefit the Rotary Club of Green Cove Springs and its local charities it supports throughout the year. Aug. 25 at Hibernia Baptist Church, 7100 U.S. Highway 17, Fleming Island with a 69-mile ride begins at 7:30 a.m. and a 27-mile ride begins at 8:30 a.m. Advance registration is $50 for either ride and $60 day of event. Registration and route map are at www.rotarybikeride.com.
DINNER THEATRE: “Murder at the Midnight Hour,” Aug. 26 at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m., American Legion, 3939 County Rd. 218, Middleburg. $25 per person or $40 per couple. Murder mystery dinner theatre where the guests are awarded for helping solve the murder, Hippie-themed event with 70’s attire, pulled pork and beans, salad, corn bread, cole slaw. Tickets, (904) 282-3766.
HELP FOR VETERANS: The DAV’s Mobile Service Office Program will offer free assistance to veterans on Aug. 29 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Orange Park DAV Chapter 30, 470 Madeira Dr. This “office-on-wheels” helps veterans and their families obtain the services and benefits they have earned.
PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT: “Gideon Mendel: Drowning World” runs from Sept. 1 to Dec. 9 at the MOCA, Museum of Contemporary Art in downtown Jacksonville. A public reception will be held Aug. 30 from 8-9 p.m. and the artist will be in attendance. The exhibit features photographs of Clay County residents whose homes were destroyed by the flooding on Black Creek during Hurricane Irma.
SEASON KICK-OFF: Art Guild of Orange Park begins its new season of programming with its September meeting at the Orange Lions Club at 423 McIntosh Ave. from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Artists Dee Roberts and Donna Grasso will offer art critiques at the meeting. It’s also annual dues collection time. How do I pay my $35 dues? Members can pay at the meeting, online or mail dues to Art Guild of Orange Park, P.O. Box 2554, Orange Park, FL 32067.
FINANCE & AUDIT COMMITTEE: Meets Sept. 4 at 3:30 p.m. and Sept. 18 at 3:30 p.m. in the BCC Meeting Room, fourth floor, Administration Building, 477 Houston St., Green Cove Springs. Open to the public.
PLANNING COMMISSION: Meets in a special session, Sept. 4 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.
RIVER RISING: Sept. 5 at Orange Park Town Hall, begins at 6 p.m. with mix and mingle and 6:30 p.m. presentation. Join St. Johns Riverkeeper and other experts as they take a deep dive into issues affecting our community at the start of hurricane season.
ANCIENT WORDS BIBLE CONFERENCE: Sept. 7 from 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. and Sept. 8 from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Oak Grove Baptist Church, 3645 County Rd. 215, Middleburg. Join us as we explore Biblical and Doctrinal truths rediscovered in the Reformation and we examine the “Founders’ Principles” that guided the formation of the Southern Baptist Convention. Info, Pastor Kermit Mathews at (352) 468-2257.
60th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: Help St. Johns River State College celebrate 60 years on Sept. 14 at 6 p.m. at the Thrasher-Horne Center.
QUIT SMOKING: Attend this free “Tools to Quit” class at Orange Park Medical Center on Sept. 15 from 10 a.m.- Noon. Includes free patches, lozenges and gum to help you kick the habit. Also includes a free quit plan, workbook, water bottle, stress ball and more. Call Northeast Florida AHEC at (904) 482-0189 to register and learn about more classes near you.
“WOOFSTOCK” Gala to benefit the SAFE Animal Shelter saluting 1960s-era music provided by DJ Tim, dinner from Chili’s and live and silent auctions. Sept. 22 from 5-9 p.m., Thrasher-Horne Conference Center. Hippie attire is encouraged. Tickets are $60 per person and are available at Safe Animal Shelter, 2913 County Rd. 220 or call (904) 375-9122 to purchase with a credit card.
COMMUNITY OUTEACH: to aid area flood victims, homeless and low-income families, Sept. 29 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., The Springs Church, 317 Blanding Blvd., Orange Park. Transportation from Middleburg, Green Cove Springs and Orange Park area. Free lunch from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., clothing, toiletries, blood pressure checkups, service referrals, veteran's services and more. Transportation, (904) 379-6208.
YARD, BAKE, CRAFT SALE: Oct. 6 from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., VFW Post 5968, held along with VFW Auxiliary, 187 Aurora Blvd., behind VyStar Credit Union branch. Rent a table for $10. More info, (904) 276-5968.
WHISTLING DEATH 5K: Oct. 6 at 8 a.m., Military Museum of North Florida, 1 Bunker Ave., Green Cove Springs. $25 registration through Sept. 15, $30 afterwards till race day. All finishers will receive a custom finisher medal. The race will traverse the various roads and runways of the former Lee Field airbase. Info, Chris Rodatz, (904) 655-6511.
FALL FESTIVAL: Asbury United Methodist Church, 16 College Dr., Orange Park, hosts its annual Fall Festival craft fair Oct. 13 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. There will be crafts, food vendors, baked goods, live entertainment, clowns, Child ID Program, Bounce House and the Pumpkin Patch will be open. Info, (904) 272-0110.
BLACK CREEK 5K/10K: to benefit the Detective David White Memorial Scholarship Fund, Oct. 20 at 7:30 p.m. at Middleburg Elementary School; this year with more historic views than ever. 5K registration is $30 and 10K registration is $35 through Sept. 31. Also includes a Kids Fun Run at 9 a.m. Packet pick-up Oct. 19 from Noon-5 p.m., Dye-Clay Family YMCA, 3322 Moody Ave., Orange Park.
PROCUREMENT CONFERENCE: Clay County municipalities and agencies come together Oct. 25 from 8 a.m.-Noon at the Thrasher-Horne Center, 283 College Dr., to host a half-day how-to conference on “Doing Business with Clay County.” Features a tradeshow and educational sessions where purchasing representatives will provide information about their procurement and vendor registration processes. $10 per person. Info, (800) 450-4624.
GOLF TOURNEY: to benefit the Florida Youth Challenge Academy Foundation and the programs it funds for troubled youth. Nov. 5 at 7:30 a.m. registration, 8:30 a.m. start at St. Johns Golf & Country Club, $85 per person, $100 hole sponsor. More sponsorships, Danny Brabham, (904) 571-0560 or brabhamd@aol.com.