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Community Calendar 10/6/16

Clay Today
Posted 10/5/16

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. …

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Community Calendar 10/6/16


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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.

FALLING FOR BOOKS: A book sale presented by Friends of the Orange Park Library to fund special programs, at the library, 2054 Plainfield Ave. Oct. 6 from noon-7 p.m., Oct. 7 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Oct. 8 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Ask how you can support these programs by becoming a “Friend” as well.

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.

DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE: Meets Oct. 6, Oct. 13, Oct. 20 and 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.

MAKING STRIDES AGAINST CANCER WALK: Oct. 8 with 7:30 a.m. registration and 9 a.m. walk to raise funds for The American Cancer Society’s fight against cancer. Held at bestBet, 455 Park Ave., Orange Park. Info, (800) 227-2345.

OCTOBERFEST: Oct. 8, Advent Lutheran Church, 2156 Loch Rane Blvd., Orange Park, along with the Annual Pet Blessing and a Quilt Sale. (904) 272-6370 for times.

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

TEEN COURT: Meets Oct. 13 and 20 at 5:30 p.m. at the Clay County Historical Courthouse, 915 Walnut St., Green Cove Springs. Teens can earn volunteer community service hours. Read our dress code requirements online at clayclerk.com, or call Debbie Mueller at (904) 278-3602 for more info.

ROUND ROBIN SHAKESPEARE: Oct. 13 at 6:30 p.m., Fleming Island Public Library, 1895 Town Center Blvd. Join in the continued monthly aloud, round robin-style reading of “Troilus and Cressida” and begin “All’s Well That Ends Well.” Free admission. No experience necessary. Everyone welcome. Come to read, or come to listen. Info, roundrobinshakespeare.com.

SOIL & WATER: The Clay County Soil & Water Conservation District meets Oct. 14 at 9 a.m. at the Clay County Extension office, 2463 State Rd. 16 W., Green Cove Springs. This meeting is open to the public.

BOOK SALE: The Penney Writers Group and the Clay County Writers Group host this book sale Oct. 15 from 1:30 to 4 p.m. in the Commons Building of the Penney Retirement Community on Wilbanks Avenue, Penney Farms). The sale will help fund an anthology of stories about Clay County with the working title “Embedded in Clay. Maureen Jung (904) 298-5714, or mjung@wordspringconsulting.com.

BLACK HERITAGE FESTIVAL: Oct. 15 at 11 a.m., Hunter-Douglas Park, Hill Top Community, Longmire Avenue, Middleburg, presented by the Black Heritage Education Center and Museum and One Room School House of 1903. Celebrate the 22nd Anniversary of Hill Top Heritage Development Inc.

WILD GAME FEAST: to fund the civic programs of Elks Lodge No. 1892, Oct. 15 at 3 p.m., 702 South Orange Ave., Green Cove Springs. Wild game and domestic food, desserts, live music, raffles and more. Open to the public. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Purchase tickets at the Elks Lodge or call Tim Smith, (904) 327-6690.

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.

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH: Dancers from Danzas PeruJax will perform folklore dances from Peru, Fleming Island Library, 1895 Town Center Blvd., Oct. 17 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. All ages are welcome to attend.

FINANCE & AUDIT COMMITTEE: Meets 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.

RISK MANAGEMENT AND INSURANCE CAREER EXPO: Oct. 18 from 9:30-11:30 a.m., Thrasher-Horne Conference Center, St. Johns River State College. Hear insurance industry pros explain the variety of RMI careers and talk with while SJR graduates who will share their internship experiences. Info, (386) 312-4183.

MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA: N.E. Florida Chapter 18 has its luncheon and meeting Oct. 19 at the NAS Jacksonville Officers Club. Social Hour is 11-11:30 a.m. Lunch will be choice of Fried Cod Fish w/fries, coleslaw and hush puppies or Breast of chicken with supreme sauce with potato and vegetable. $14 per plate, RSVP to Dick Chadwell, (904) 264-5589 no later than Oct. 17. Membership open to all officers active or retired from all military branches.

SENIOR HEALTH FAIR: Oct. 20 from 1-4 p.m., Penney Retirement Community, Penney Farms, vendors include home health care companies, hospice resources, Elder Source, wound care, oncology specialist, hearing testing, flu shots, plus two guest speakers. Info, (904) 284-8579.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.