DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE: Meets Oct. 27 at 10 a.m. in the Zoning Department Conference Room, 3rd Floor of the administration building, 477 Houston St., Green Cove Springs. Open to the public.

BARBECUE: The Clay County Senior Adult Advocacy Council is hosting its annual BBQ to support various programs for Clay County senior citizens, Oct. 27 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. at Orange Park Town Hall Park. Tickets are available at The Shepherd’s Center for $8. Info, (904) 269-5315.

YARD SALE: To benefit Kairos Outside, a ministry for family members with incarcerated loved ones. Oct. 28 from 5-7 p.m. and Oct. 29 from 8 a.m.- 2 p.m., St Michael’s Anglican Church, 5041 Lakeshore Dr. West, Fleming Island. Includes glass, jewelry, silver overlay, designer label clothing, lamps, kitchen - great holiday gift items. Sue Krall, (904) 613-2542.

FREEDOM WALK/RUN: 2nd Annual 5K to benefit the programs of Soldiers Freedom Outdoors and its PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injury programs for military veterans, $25 entry fee, Oct. 29 at 9 a.m., Camp Freedom, 4342 8th Ave., Melrose. Donations go directly to outdoor healing programs for vets. Info, (800) 875-0309.

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.

TRUNK OR TREAT: Church of the Good Samaritan, Oct. 29 from 6-8 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the fun. It takes place at 3813 Old Jennings Rd., Middleburg. Info, (904) 406-5660.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Nov. 2 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Col. Matt Johnson, commanding officer of Camp Blanding Joint Training Center, presents a discussion onhow Camp Blanding impacts the region’s economy, for the 4th quarter luncheon of the Clay County Economic Development Corp. Info, ChooseClay.com to register, or Laura Pavlus, (904) 375-9394.

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.

ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW: Using the theme, “From the Heart,” Penney Retirement Community hosts its 68th Annual Arts & Crafts Sale, Nov. 4 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Nov. 5 from 9-12 noon, in Barrows Hall and Commons Building. Includes Christmas ornaments, wearables, paper crafts, stained-glass, fiber arts, handwoven items, woodworking and carvings, furniture, pine needle art, pottery, plants, ceramics, mosaics, quilts, clocks, and jewelry will be for sale. Info, PRC Arts & Crafts Center, (904) 284-7328, M-F, 9a-4p.

FOOD DISTRIBUTION: Nov. 5 from 9 a.m.-noon, Centerpoint Baptist Church, 1650 Blanding Blvd. No income qualification or screening, first come, first served. Sponsored by Farm Share Inc. and Sen. Rob Bradley and Rep. Travis Cummings. Info, (904) 278-5761.

SEIZURE SMART TALK 5K RUN/WALK: To benefit the local programs of the Epilepsy Foundation of Florida, Nov. 5 with 7 a.m. registration and 8 a.m. walk, Lake Asbury Jr High and Elementary Schools. Register at www.efof.org/events/5k before Oct. 20 is $20 for adults and $20 for children 12 and under. After Oct. 20, goes to $25 for adults and $15 for children 12 and under. Kerrie Pruitt, seizuresmarttalk@gmail.com or (904) 731-3752.

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. Association is a nonprofit grassroots organization founded in 1982 to provide a voice for Grove Park and encourage community improvement.

DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE: Meets Nov. 11 and Nov. 18 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.

VETERANS DAY: The Historical Society of Orange and the Town of Orange Park invited residents to attend the Veterans Day ceremony, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m., at the Veterans Memorial at the entrance to Magnolia Cemetery, 1040 Kingsley Ave., Orange Park.

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.

WALK LIKE MADD: Walk to benefit Mothers Against Drunk Driving Northeast Florida's local programs, Nov. 12, registration starts at 7:30 am and walk begins at 8:30. River Road at Wells Road, Orange Park. $25 adults/$20 kids. Register at WalkLikeMADD.org/NortheastFlorida or call (904) 388-2455. Vendor booth space also available.

FESTIVAL: Middleburg Historic Festival, Nov. 12 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., museum exhibits, kids korner, reenactors, authors, historians, a Car/Truck Show, tours, a Chili Cook-off, crafts. Info, Tina Fox, weecare4717@gmail.com.

FREE CONCERT: Allow saxophonist Melvin Smith to take you on a "musical journey" of jazz, pop, funk and gospel, Fleming Island Library, 1895 Town Center Blvd., Nov. 16 at 6:30 p.m. Free. No ticket required.

JEWELS AND JEANS ANNUAL SPECTACULAR: Clay County Chamber of Commerce presents its fifth annual ‘Chic-Country’ style event, presented by Orange Park Medical Center, Nov. 17, 2016 from 6- 9 p.m. at the Keeler Property, a country estate with an upscale charm and is located at 17255 Normandy Blvd., Jacksonville.

ORANGE PARK CHORALE: Fall Concert Series, featuring songs of Shakespeare, Alice in Wonderland and traditional folk songs. Nov. 18 at 7:30 p.m., Grace Anglican Church, 5408 U.S. 17 on Fleming Island and Nov. 20 at 3 p.m. at San Jose Episcopal Church, 7423 San Jose Blvd.,

Jacksonville. Free but donations accepted to support the nonprofit.

GOLF TOURNAMENT: Benefits 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.