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CLAY COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD: will meet on Nov. 2 at 6 p.m. at the Teacher Training Center at Fleming Island High, 2233 Village Square Pkwy.

CLAY COUNTY HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD: will meet on Nov. 2 at 5:30 p.m. at the BCC Meeting Room, fourth floor, at Administration Building, 477 Houston St. in Green Cove Springs.

ORANGE PARK ECONOMIC COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: will meet on Nov. 2 at 5:30 p.m. at town council chambers, 2042 Park Ave.

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CLAY COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD: will meet on Nov. 2 at 6 p.m. at the Teacher Training Center at Fleming Island High, 2233 Village Square Pkwy.

CLAY COUNTY HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD: will meet on Nov. 2 at 5:30 p.m. at the BCC Meeting Room, fourth floor, at Administration Building, 477 Houston St. in Green Cove Springs.

ORANGE PARK ECONOMIC COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: will meet on Nov. 2 at 5:30 p.m. at town council chambers, 2042 Park Ave.

LAKE REGION KIWANIS: will meet on Nov. 2 at 7:30 a.m. at the Montgomery Center, 88 SE 75th St. in Starke.

GREATER JACKSONVILLE AGRICULTURE FAIR: will run from Nov. 2-12 at the Greater Jacksonville Agriculture Fairgrounds and Expo Center, 510 Fairgrounds Place. Admission tickets are $12 for adults, $6 for children 6-12 and seniors and children 5 and younger are free. Admission is good for the fairgrounds, concerts and exhibits. Rides require separate tickets.

FOOD AND FRIENDS WEEKLY FAMILY-STYLE MEAL: will be served on Nov. 2 from 5-6:30 p.m. for families needing nourishment at River Christian Church, 5900 U.S. Highway 17 on Fleming Island. For more information, call (904) 458-4809.

FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY: will be on Nov. 3 from 5-9:30 p.m. at Spring Park in Green Cove Springs. There will be several food trucks and live music from the Curt Towne Band and guests. Bring your chair and cooler to the free event.

WARRANT: will play on Nov. 3 at 7:30 p.m. at the Thrasher-Horne Center, 283 College Dr. in Orange Park. Tickets start at $39 and are available at thcenter.org.

MIDDLEBURG HISTORIC FALL FESTIVAL: will be at Middleburg Civic Association, 2102 Palmetto St., on Nov. 4 from 3-7 p.m. Celebrate the history, culture and family fun with a classic car show, live music, food vendors, handcrafted goods, unique gifts and family entertainment.

MARKET AND MUSIC AT THE COVE PLAZA: will be on Nov. 4 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at 1415 S. Orange Ave. in Green Cove Springs. Fresh produce, food trucks, home décor, music, jewelry and hourly giveaway will be offered. For more information, email showcaseevents17@gmail.com.
FLORIDA BLUE HEALTHY WALK: will be on Nov. 4 at 10 a.m. at the Orange Park Mall, 1910 Wells Road. Walkers to meet near AMC Theatre entrance.

STEEP CANYON RANGERS: will play on Nov. 4 at 8 p.m. at the Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., in Jacksonville. Tickets are available at (904) 355-278 or at floridatheatre.com.

THE ORANGE PARK CHORALE: will present “Meditations of the Heart” on Nov. 4 at 4 p.m. at Penney Memorial Church, 4465 Poling Blvd., and at Orange Park Presbyterian Church, 1905 Park Ave. at 4 p.m. on Nov. 5. While admission is free, donations are appreciated.

FANTASIA WITH SPECIAL GUEST JOE: will be at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 A. Philip Randolph Blvd. in Jacksonville on Nov. 4 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which start at $59, are available at ticketmaster.com.

FIRST RESPONDERS CHILI COOKOFF: will be on Nov. 5 at Whitey’s Fish Camp, 2032 County Road 220 on Fleming Island. Local law enforcement will join fire rescue to see who makes the best chili. Proceeds will benefit Signal 35 Fund for first responders in need.

ORANGE PARK FARMERS AND ARTS MARKET: will be on Nov. 5 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Town Hall Park, 2042 Park Ave.

MARKET DAY AT NAKAMA: will be on Nov. 5 from 1-5 p.m. at Nakama Anime Bard, 1540 Wells Road in Orange Park. Shop for homemade items, stickers, figures and pushies.

KEYSTONE HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL: will meet on Nov. 6 at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 555 S. Lawrence Blvd.

MUNCHIE MONDAYS: will be on Nov. 6 at Keystone Beach, 556 S. Lawrence Blvd., from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

CLAY COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION: will meet on Nov. 7 at 5 p.m. at the BCC Meeting Room, fourth floor, at Administration Building, 477 Houston St. in Green Cove Springs.

ORANGE PARK TOWN COUNCIL: will meet on Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. in town council chambers, 2042 Park Ave.

GREEN COVE SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL: will meet on Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. in council chambers at 321 Walnut St.

WOLFSON CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL: will welcome former Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski on Nov. 8 during its Florida Forum Speaker Series at the Center for Performing Arts, 300 Water St., in Jacksonville. The session starts at 7 p.m. For tickets and subscriptions, visit thefloridaforum.com.

LAKE ASBURY/PENNEY FARMS ADVISORY COMMITTEE: will meet on Nov. 9 at 6 p.m. at the BCC Meeting Room, fourth floor, at Administration Building, 477 Houston St. in Green Cove Springs.

FOOD AND FRIENDS WEEKLY FAMILY-STYLE MEAL: will be served on Nov. 9 from 5-6:30 p.m. for families needing nourishment at River Christian Church, 5900 U.S. Highway 17 on Fleming Island. For more information, call (904) 458-4809.

GREEN COVE SPRINGS CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE: will meet on Nov. 9 at 6:30 p.m. in city council chambers, 321 Walnut St.

ORANGE PARK ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY BOARD: will meet on Nov. 9 at 3 p.m. in town council chambers, 2042 Park Ave.

ORANGE PARK PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD: will meet on Nov. 9 at 6 p.m. in town council chambers, 2042 Park Ave.

LAKE REGION KIWANIS: will meet on Nov. 9 at 7:30 a.m. at the Montgomery Center, 88 SE 75th St. in Starke.

GREATER JACKSONVILLE AGRICULTURE FAIR: will run from Nov. 9-12 at the Greater Jacksonville Agriculture Fairgrounds and Expo Center, 510 Fairgrounds Place. Admission tickets are $12 for adults, $6 for children 6-12 and seniors and children 5 and younger are free. Admission is good for the fairgrounds, concerts and exhibits. Rides require separate tickets.

BLACKBERRY SMOKE: will play at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre on Nov. 10 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets, which start at $34.50, are available at the box office or at ticketmaster.com.

ORANGE PARK VETERANS DAY WREATH LAYING: will be on Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial at Magnolia Cemetary, 1040 Kingsley Ave.
VET VEST: WARRIORS AND WHISKEY: will be on Nov. 11 from noon-6 p.m. to benefit Project Help. The event is presented by April One Bourbon Whiskey, Corks and Barrels and Brass & Anchor Straight Bourbon and will be held at 1824 Town Center Blvd. on Fleming Island.

MOOSEHAVEN CHILI COOKOFF AND CAR SHOW: will be on Nov. 11 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at 1701 Park Ave. in Orange Park. There is free admission and parking for live entertainment, a classic car show and access to food trucks, while chili-tasting kits are $5.

FLORIDA BLUE HEALTHY WALK: will be on Nov. 11 at 10 a.m. at the Orange Park Mall, 1910 Wells Road. Walkers to meet near AMC Theatre entrance.

MAGNOLIA POINT WOMEN’S CLUB: will host its annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair on Nov. 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Clay County Fairgrounds. More than 50 vendors will have their wares on display. The event includes food trucks, a raffle and a silent auction to assist the underserved in Clay County. Members of Green Cove Springs VFW Post 1988 will be there until noon.
CLARKE HOUSE TOURS: will be on Nov. 12 from 2-4 p.m. at Clarke House Park, 1039 Kingsley Ave. in Orange Park. The house was built in 1912 and guests are invited to tour the house.

THANKSGIVING FOOD AND GIFT CARD GIVEAWAY: will be on ccc for 130 families will be given out at River Christian Church, 5900 U.S. Highway 17 on Fleming Island. To sign up for delivery on Nov. 12, visit outreach@riverchristian.church. For more information, call (904) 458-4809.

PENNEY FARMS CONCERT SERIES: continues on Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. with pianist Scott Watkins playing Mozart’s “Sonata in C Minor,” Howard Hanson’s “Three Etudes” and selected Chopin Waltzes. The concert will be at the Penney Memorial Church, 4465 Poling Blvd. Admission and parking are free.

CLOTHES CLOSET AND FOOD PANTRY THANKSGIVING OUTREACH: will be from Nov. 13-18 from 9 a.m.-noon at 1010 Fromhart St. in Orange Park. Fleming Island and Orange Park residents can sign up for a complete Thanksgiving food basket. Children 14 and younger can pick up toys. For more information, call (904) 264-5239.

CLAY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: will meet on Nov. 14 at 4 p.m. at the BCC Meeting Room, fourth floor, at Administration Building, 477 Houston St. in Green Cove Springs.

LAKE REGION KIWANIS: will meet on Nov. 16 at 6 p.m. Clyde’s Cozy Corner Café, 195 S. Lawrence Blvd. in Keystone Heights.

FLORIDA REP. BOBBY PAYNE: will hold office hours on Nov. 16 from 9 a.m.-noon at Keystone Heights City Hall, 555 S. Lawrence Blvd. For more information, call Tammy Still at (352) 732-1244 or email her at tammy.still@myfloridahouse.gov.
MIDDLEBURG GARDEN CLUB: will host its monthly meeting on Nov. 17 from 9:30-11 a.m. at the Watson Realty Building, 2239 Blanding Blvd. Light refreshments, a raffle, educational demonstrations and resources, gardening tips, plant trades, sales, and civic projects will be featured. For more information, call (904) 343-8235 or email gardenclubofmiddleburg@hotmail.com.

IN THIS MOMENT, ICE NINE KILLS: will bring their Kiss of Death Tour to Daily’s Place, 1 Daily’s Place adjacent to EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville. Show starts at 6:15 p.m. Tickets are available at ticketmaster.com.

FEEDING THE 5,000: will be on Nov. 18 at noon at the First Baptist Church of Middleburg, 2645 Blanding Blvd. Food boxes will be given away to first 1,000 people. For more information, call (904) 282-5289.
HISTORY HIKE: will be on Nov. 18 at 9:30 a.m. at Camp Chowenwaw, 1517 Ball Road in Green Cove Springs. Event is free. Bring bug spray, bottled water and closed-toe shoes. You can register at forms.office.com/g/VJHtakSRir.

GREEN COVE SPRINGS MARKET IN THE PARK: will be on Nov. 18 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Walnut Street. Vendors will have their handcrafted goods, clothes and snacks on sale.

FLORIDA BLUE HEALTHY WALK: will be on Nov. 18 at 10 a.m. at the Orange Park Mall, 1910 Wells Road. Walkers to meet near AMC Theatre entrance.

ORANGE PARK FARMERS AND ARTS MARKET: will be on Nov. 19 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Town Hall Park, 2042 Park Ave.

SALVATION ARMY’S THANKSGIVING CELEBRATION: will include lunch on Nov. 19 at noon at 2795 County Road 220 in Middleburg. For more information, call (904) 276-6677.

CLAY COUNTY FARM-CITY LUNCHEON: is on Nov. 20 at noon at the Clay County Fairgrounds Exhibition Building 2, 2463 State Road 16 in Green Cove Springs.

MIDDLEBURG/CLAY HILL CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE: will meet on Nov. 20 at 6 p.m. at the Middleburg Civic Center, 2102 Palmetto St.

HOME INSTEAD CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP: will host its Alzheimer’s and Dementia meeting on Nov. 21 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Asbury United Methodist Church, 16 College Dr. in Orange Park. Families needing information on dealing with the disorders are encouraged to attend the free event.

SALVATION ARMY’S THANKSGIVING FOOD DISTRIBUTION: will be on No. 22 from 9-11 a.m. at 2795 County Road 220 in Middleburg. For more information, call (904) 276-6677.

THANKSGIVING FEAST OF PLENTY: will be on Nov. 23 from noon-2 p.m. at The Springs Church, 900 Park Ave., in Orange Park. To reserve a dine-in spot or for delivery, call (904) 214-5120, (904) 525-0762 or (904) 537-5422.
THEORY OF A DEADMAN AND SKILLET: will bring its Rock Resurrection Tour on Nov. 24 at 7 p.m. to Daily’s Place, 1 Daily’s Place adjacent to EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville. Tickets are available at ticketmaster.

FLORIDA BLUE HEALTHY WALK: will be on Nov. 25 at 10 a.m. at the Orange Park Mall, 1910 Wells Road. Walkers to meet near AMC Theatre entrance.

UF/IFAS EXTENSION GARDENING ADVICE SERIES: will focus on caring for fruit trees on Nov. 27 from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Extension Office, 2463 State Road 16 in Green Cove Springs. For more information, call (904) 284-6355 or email whhobbs@ufl.edu.
GREEN COVE SPRINGS PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD: will meet on Nov. 28 at 5 p.m. at city council chambers, 321 Walnut St.

CLAY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS’ STRATEGIC PLAN: will be discussed on Nov. 28 from 9-11 a.m. at the BCC Meeting Room, fourth floor, at Administration Building, 477 Houston St. in Green Cove Springs.

CLAY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: will meet on Nov. 28 at 4 p.m. at the BCC Meeting Room, fourth floor, at Administration Building, 477 Houston St. in Green Cove Springs.
ORANGE PARK PUBLIC SAFETY/PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE: will be on Nov. 28 at 6 p.m. in town council chambers, 2042 Park Ave.

EMPTY BOWLS: will be on Nov. 30 to benefit Lake Area Ministries’ food pantry that feeds 700 people a month. Each ticket can be redeemed for a bowl of soup, bread and water, and you get to keep the bowl. For more information, call Tanya C. Dennis at (352) 473-2846.

FOOD AND FRIENDS WEEKLY FAMILY-STYLE MEAL: will be served on Nov. 30 from 5-6:30 p.m. for families needing nourishment at River Christian Church, 5900 U.S. Highway 17 on Fleming Island. For more information, call (904) 458-4809.

CLAY COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: will meet on Nov. 30 at 6 p.m. at the BCC Meeting Room, fourth floor, at Administration Building, 477 Houston St. in Green Cove Springs.

LAKE REGION KIWANIS: will meet on Nov. 30 at 7:30 a.m. at the Montgomery Center, 88 SE 75th St. in Starke.

MIDDLEBURG GARDEN CLUB: will host its monthly meeting on Dec. 1 from 9:30-11 a.m. at the Watson Realty Building, 2239 Blanding Blvd. Light refreshments, a raffle, educational demonstrations and resources, gardening tips, plant trades, sales, and civic projects will be featured. For more information, call (904) 343-8235 or email gardenclubofmiddleburg@hotmail.com.

VINTAGE MARKET DAYS: will be on Dec. 1-3 at the Clay County Fairgrounds, 2497 State Road 16 in Green Cove Springs. Hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The event offers an upscale vintage-inspired market for 120 vendors with original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home décor, outdoor furnishings, treats and seasonal plantings. Tickets are available at Eventbrite.com/e/vintage-market-days.

GREEN COVE SPRINGS CHRISTMAS PARADE: will proceed along Orange Park on Dec. 2 at 6 p.m.

FLORIDA BLUE HEALTHY WALK: will be on Dec. 2 at 10 a.m. at the Orange Park Mall, 1910 Wells Road. Walkers to meet near AMC Theatre entrance.

ORANGE PARK FARMERS AND ARTS MARKET: will be on Dec. 3 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Town Hall Park, 2042 Park Ave.

MARKET DAY AT NAKAMA: will be on Dec. 3 from 1-5 p.m. at Nakama Anime Bard, 1540 Wells Road in Orange Park. Shop for homemade items, stickers, figures and pushies.

KEYSTONE HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL: will meet on Dec. 4 at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 555 S. Lawrence Blvd.

ORANGE PARK HOLIDAY LIGHTING OF TOWN PARK: will be on Dec. 5 at 5 p.m. at Town Hall Park, 2042 Park Ave.

GREEN COVE SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL: will meet on Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. in council chambers at 321 Walnut St.

ORANGE PARK TOWN COUNCIL: will meet on Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. in town council chambers, 2042 Park Ave.

CLAY COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION: will meet on Dec. 5 at 5 p.m. at the BCC Meeting Room, fourth floor, at Administration Building, 477 Houston St. in Green Cove Springs
CLAY COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD: will meet on Dec. 7 at 6 p.m. at the Teacher Training Center at Fleming Island High, 2233 Village Square Pkwy.

FOOD AND FRIENDS WEEKLY FAMILY-STYLE MEAL: will be served on Dec. 7 from 5-6:30 p.m. for families needing nourishment at River Christian Church, 5900 U.S. Highway 17 on Fleming Island. For more information, call (904) 458-4809.

ORANGE PARK ECONOMIC COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: will meet on Dec. 7 at 5:30 p.m. at town council chambers, 2042 Park Ave.

LAKE REGION KIWANIS: will meet on Dec. 7 at 7:30 a.m. at the Montgomery Center, 88 SE 75th St. in Starke.

ORANGE PARK HOMETOWN HOLIDAY: will be on Dec. 8-9 at 9 p.m. at Clarke House Park, 1039 Kingsley Ave.

JOURNEY TO THE NATIVITY: will be on Dec. 8-9 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at River Christian Church, 5900 U.S. Highway 17 on Fleming Island. Families can walk through an inspiring live nativity. For more information, visit riverchristian.church/nativity.

A COUNTRY CHRISTMAS: will be on Dec. 8-9 at Elrod Acres, 3679 Thunder Road in Green Cove Springs. Hours on Saturday, Dec. 8, are from 5-9 p.m., and on Sunday, Dec. 9, from noon-9 p.m. Venue will include displays and activities.
WHITEY’S BOAT PARADE: will be on Dec. 9 at 6 p.m. along Swimming Pen Creek. Event benefits the Safe Animal Shelter, and it includes an auction, raffle, family fun and music. Whitey’s Fish Camp is located at 2032 County Road on Fleming Island.

THE NUTCRACKER: is coming to the Thrasher-Horne Center, 283 College Dr. in Orange Park at noon and 4:30 p.m. on Dec. 9. Tickets, which start at $10 for the noon performance and $28 for the afternoon show, are available at the box office or at thcenter.org.

FLORIDA BLUE HEALTHY WALK: will be on Dec. 9 at 10 a.m. at the Orange Park Mall, 1910 Wells Road. Walkers to meet near AMC Theatre entrance.

CLARKE HOUSE TOURS: will be on Dec. 10 from 2-4 p.m. at Clarke House Park, 1039 Kingsley Ave. in Orange Park. The house was built in 1912 and guests are invited to tour the house.

THE NUTCRACKER: is coming to the Thrasher-Horne Center, 283 College Dr. in Orange Park at 4:30 p.m. on Dec. 10. Tickets, which start at $28 for the afternoon show, are available at the box office or at thcenter.org.

CLAY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: will meet on Dec. 12 at 4 p.m. at the BCC Meeting Room, fourth floor, at Administration Building, 477 Houston St. in Green Cove Springs.

LAKE ASBURY/PENNEY FARMS ADVISORY COMMITTEE: will meet on Dec. 13 at 6 p.m. at the BCC Meeting Room, fourth floor, at Administration Building, 477 Houston St. in Green Cove Springs.

CLAY HIGH’S BLUE DEVIL HOLIDAY GALA: is on Dec. 16 at 6 p.m. at Vintage Oaks Events, 5960 Sweet Moody Road in Green Cove Springs. The adults-only event features semi-formal attire, dinner and a dessert dash. Proceeds will benefit ongoing improvement projects at the school. To make a reservation, visit the Clay High School Facebook page.

FOOD AND FRIENDS WEEKLY FAMILY-STYLE MEAL: will be served on Dec. 14 from 5-6:30 p.m. for families needing nourishment at River Christian Church, 5900 U.S. Highway 17 on Fleming Island. For more information, call (904) 458-4809.

GREEN COVE SPRINGS CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE: will meet on Dec. 14 at 6:30 p.m. in city council chambers, 321 Walnut St.

ORANGE PARK ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY BOARD: will meet on Dec. 14 at 3 p.m. in town council chambers, 2042 Park Ave.

ORANGE PARK PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD: will meet on Dec. 14 at 6 p.m. in town council chambers, 2042 Park Ave.

LAKE REGION KIWANIS: will meet on Dec. 14 at 7:30 a.m. at the Montgomery Center, 88 SE 75th St. in Starke.

A COUNTRY CHRISTMAS: will be on Dec. 15-16 at Elrod Acres, 3679 Thunder Road in Green Cove Springs. Hours on Saturday, Dec. 15, are from 5-9 p.m., and on Sunday, Dec. 16, from noon-9 p.m. Venue will include displays, holiday lighting and activities.
WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA: will be on Dec. 16 at four different locations in Clay County – Magnolia Cemetary, 1040 Kingsley Ave. in Orange Park at 9:30 a.m.; Keystone Heights Memorial Gardens, 7304 State Road 100 at noon; Moosehaven, 1701 Park Ave. in Orange Park; and Hardage-Giddens Holly Hill Memorial Park, 3601 Old Jennings Road in Middleburg at noon. To purchase a wreath, visit wreathsacrossamerica.com.

J.P. HALL CHARITIES CHILDREN’S TOY GIVEAWAY: will be on Dec. 16 from 9 a.m.-noon at the Clay County Fairgrounds, 2463 State Road 16 in Green Cove Springs. Children 14 and younger must be present to receive age-appropriate toys at the drive-through event.

GREEN COVE SPRINGS MARKET IN THE PARK: will be on Dec. 16 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Walnut Street. Vendors will have their handcrafted goods, clothes and snacks on sale.

FLORIDA BLUE HEALTHY WALK: will be on Dec. 16 at 10 a.m. at the Orange Park Mall, 1910 Wells Road. Walkers to meet near AMC Theatre entrance.

HICKORY TRAIL NATURE HIKE: will be on Dec. 16 at 9:30 a.m. at Camp Chowenwaw, 1517 Ball Road in Green Cove Springs. Event is free. Bring bug spray, bottled water and closed-toe shoes. You can register at forms.office.com/g/kNhQ5s5hJd.

ORANGE PARK FARMERS AND ARTS MARKET: will be on Dec. 17 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Town Hall Park, 2042 Park Ave.

UF/IFAS EXTENSION GARDENING ADVICE SERIES: will focus on caring for plants before and after freezes on Dec. 18 from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Extension Office, 2463 State Road 16 in Green Cove Springs. For more information, call (904) 284-6355 or email whhobbs@ufl.edu.
GREEN COVE SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL: will meet on Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. in council chambers at 321 Walnut St.

HOME INSTEAD CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP: will host its Alzheimer’s and Dementia meeting on Dec. 19 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Asbury United Methodist Church, 16 College Dr. in Orange Park. Familes needing information on dealing with the disorders are encouraged to attend the free event.

FLORIDA REP. BOBBY PAYNE: will hold office hours on Dec. 21 from 9 a.m.-noon at Keystone Heights City Hall, 555 S. Lawrence Blvd. For more information, call Tammy Still at (352) 732-1244 or email her at tammy.still@myfloridahouse.gov.
FOOD AND FRIENDS WEEKLY FAMILY-STYLE MEAL: will be served on Dec. 21 from 5-6:30 p.m. for families needing nourishment at River Christian Church, 5900 U.S. Highway 17 on Fleming Island. For more information, call (904) 458-4809.

LAKE REGION KIWANIS: will meet on Dec. 21 at 6 p.m. Clyde’s Cozy Corner Café, 195 S. Lawrence Blvd. in Keystone Heights.

FLORIDA BLUE HEALTHY WALK: will be on Dec. 23 at 10 a.m. at the Orange Park Mall, 1910 Wells Road. Walkers to meet near AMC Theatre entrance.

SALVATION ARMY CHRISTMAS BREAKFAST AND WORSHIP: will be on Dec. 24 at 10 a.m. at 2795 County Road 220 in Middleburg. For more information, call (904) 276-6677.
GREEN COVE SPRINGS PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD: will meet on Dec. 26 at 5 p.m. at city council chambers, 321 Walnut St.

ORANGE PARK PUBLIC SAFETY/PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE: will be on Dec. 26 at 6 p.m. in town council chambers, 2042 Park Ave.

FOOD AND FRIENDS WEEKLY FAMILY-STYLE MEAL: will be served on Dec. 28 from 5-6:30 p.m. for families needing nourishment at River Christian Church, 5900 U.S. Highway 17 on Fleming Island. For more information, call (904) 458-4809.

ORANGE PARK HISTORICAL PRESERVATION BOARD: will meet on Dec. 28 at 4 p.m. in town council chambers, 2042 Park Ave.

FLORIDA BLUE HEALTHY WALK: will be on Dec. 30 at 10 a.m. at the Orange Park Mall, 1910 Wells Road. Walkers to meet near AMC Theatre entrance.

CLAY COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD: will meet on Jan. 4 at 6 p.m. at the Teacher Training Center at Fleming Island High, 2233 Village Square Pkwy.

FOOD AND FRIENDS WEEKLY FAMILY-STYLE MEAL: will be served on Jan. 4 from 5-6:30 p.m. for families needing nourishment at River Christian Church, 5900 U.S. Highway 17 on Fleming Island. For more information, call (904) 458-4809.

38 SPECIAL AND THE CURT TOWNE BAND: will perform on Jan. 6 at 8 p.m. at The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St. in Jacksonville. Tickets, which start at $45, are available at ticketmaster.com.

MARKET DAY AT NAKAMA: will be on Jan. 7 from 1-5 p.m. at Nakama Anime Bard, 1540 Wells Road in Orange Park. Shop for homemade items, stickers, figures and pushies.

FOOD AND FRIENDS WEEKLY FAMILY-STYLE MEAL: will be served on Jan. 11 from 5-6:30 p.m. for families needing nourishment at River Christian Church, 5900 U.S. Highway 17 on Fleming Island. For more information, call (904) 458-4809.

GREATEST PIANO MEN: featuring Pete Peterkin, Bill Connors, David K. Maiocco and Donnie Kehr will play at the Thrasher-Horne Center, 283 College Dr. in Orange Park, on Jan. 12 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $29 and are available at thcenter.org.
MIDDLEBURG GARDEN CLUB: will host its monthly meeting on Jan. 12 from 9:30-11 a.m. at the Watson Realty Building, 2239 Blanding Blvd. Light refreshments, a raffle, educational demonstrations and resources, gardening tips, plant trades, sales, and civic projects will be featured. For more information, call (904) 343-8235 or email gardenclubofmiddleburg@hotmail.com.

CLARKE HOUSE TOURS: will be on Jan. 14 from 2-4 p.m. at Clarke House Park, 1039 Kingsley Ave. in Orange Park. The house was built in 1912 and guests are invited to tour the house.

HOME INSTEAD CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP: will host its Alzheimer’s and Dementia meeting on Jan. 16 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Asbury United Methodist Church, 16 College Dr. in Orange Park. Familes needing information on dealing with the disorders are encouraged to attend the free event.

WOLFSON CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL: will welcome Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak on Jan. 17 during its Florida Forum Speaker Series at the Center for Performing Arts, 300 Water St., in Jacksonville. The session starts at 7 p.m. For tickets and subscriptions, visit thefloridaforum.com.

FOOD AND FRIENDS WEEKLY FAMILY-STYLE MEAL: will be served on Jan. 18 from 5-6:30 p.m. for families needing nourishment at River Christian Church, 5900 U.S. Highway 17 on Fleming Island. For more information, call (904) 458-4809.

GREEN COVE SPRINGS MARKET IN THE PARK: will be on Jan. 20 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Walnut Street. Vendors will have their handcrafted goods, clothes and snacks on sale.
FOOD AND FRIENDS WEEKLY FAMILY-STYLE MEAL: will be served on Jan. 25 from 5-6:30 p.m. for families needing nourishment at River Christian Church, 5900 U.S. Highway 17 on Fleming Island. For more information, call (904) 458-4809.

MIDDLEBURG GARDEN CLUB: will host its monthly meeting on Feb. 2 from 9:30-11 a.m. at the Watson Realty Building, 2239 Blanding Blvd. Light refreshments, a raffle, educational demonstrations and resources, gardening tips, plant trades, sales, and civic projects will be featured. For more information, call (904) 343-8235 or email gardenclubofmiddleburg@hotmail.com.

EAST COAST BEACH BAGGERS: will host the Clay County Super Regional cornhole tournament on Feb. 3-4 from 9 a.m.- 7 p.m. at the Clay County Fairgrounds, 2497 State Road 16 in Green Cove Springs. For more information, visit eastcoastbeachbaggers.com.

MARKET DAY AT NAKAMA: will be on Feb. 4 from 1-5 p.m. at Nakama Anime Bard, 1540 Wells Road in Orange Park. Shop for homemade items, stickers, figures and pushies.

GRAND FUNK RAILROAD: will perform on Feb. 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the Thrasher-Horne Center, 283 College Dr. in Orange Park. Tickets, which start at $30, are available at the box office or at thcenter.org.

CLARKE HOUSE TOURS: will be on Feb. 11 from 2-4 p.m. at Clarke House Park, 1039 Kingsley Ave. in Orange Park. It was built in 1912, and guests can tour the house.

GREEN COVE SPRINGS MARKET IN THE PARK: will be on Feb. 17 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Walnut Street. Vendors will have their handcrafted goods, clothes and snacks on sale.
ROD STEWART: will play on Feb. 17 at 8 p.m. at Daily’s Place, 1 Daily’s Place adjacent to EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville. Tickets are available at ticketmaster.com.

HOME INSTEAD CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP: will host its Alzheimer’s and Dementia meeting on Feb. 20 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Asbury United Methodist Church, 16 College Dr. in Orange Park. Families needing information on dealing with the disorders are encouraged to attend the free event.

WOLFSON CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL: will welcome former U.S. Navy Adm. James Stavridis on Feb. 26 during its Florida Forum Speaker Series at the Center for Performing Arts, 300 Water St., in Jacksonville. The session starts at 7 p.m. For tickets and subscriptions, visit thefloridaforum.com.

MIDDLEBURG GARDEN CLUB: will host its monthly meeting on March 1 from 9:30-11 a.m. at the Watson Realty Building, 2239 Blanding Blvd. Light refreshments, a raffle, educational demonstrations and resources, gardening tips, plant trades, sales, and civic projects will be featured. For more information, call (904) 343-8235 or email gardenclubofmiddleburg@hotmail.com.

MARKET DAY AT NAKAMA: will be on March 3 from 1-5 p.m. at Nakama Anime Bard, 1540 Wells Road in Orange Park. Shop for homemade items, stickers, figures and pushies.

CLARKE HOUSE TOURS: will be on March 10 from 2-4 p.m. at Clarke House Park, 1039 Kingsley Ave. in Orange Park. The house was built in 1912 and guests are invited to tour the house.

HOME INSTEAD CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP: will host its Alzheimer’s and Dementia meeting on March 19 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Asbury United Methodist Church, 16 College Dr. in Orange Park. Familes needing information on dealing with the disorders are encouraged to attend the free event.

GREEN COVE SPRINGS MARKET IN THE PARK: will be on March 16 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Walnut Street. Vendors will have their handcrafted goods, clothes and snacks on sale.

DINOSAUR WORLD LIVE: will be at the Thrasher-Horne Center, 283 College Dr. in Orange Park, on April 4 at 7 p.m. Tickets, which start at $19, are available at the box office or at thcenter.org.

MIDDLEBURG GARDEN CLUB: will host its monthly meeting on April 5 from 9:30-a11 a.m. at the Watson Realty Building, 2239 Blanding Blvd. Light refreshments, a raffle, educational demonstrations and resources, gardening tips, plant trades, sales, and civic projects will be featured. For more information, call (904) 343-8235 or email gardenclubofmiddleburg@hotmail.com.

MARKET DAY AT NAKAMA: will be on April 7 from 1-5 p.m. at Nakama Anime Bard, 1540 Wells Road in Orange Park. Shop for homemade items, stickers, figures and pushies.

CLARKE HOUSE TOURS: will be on April 14 from 2-4 p.m. at Clarke House Park, 1039 Kingsley Ave. in Orange Park. The house was built in 1912 and guests are invited to tour the house.

HOME INSTEAD CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP: will host its Alzheimer’s and Dementia meeting on April 16 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Asbury United Methodist Church, 16 College Dr. in Orange Park. Families needing information on dealing with the disorders are encouraged to attend the free event.

MOM COMM CONFERENCE: will be on April 26-27 at The Springs Church, 900 Park Ave. in Orange Park. The event hopes to attract 750 moms, including more than 16 speakers, a bookstore, a vendor expo and a mom prom. Moms will get life-giving encouragement, support, lifelong relationships and truth. To register, visit ablemoms.org/events.

LUKE COMBS’ GROWIN’ UP AND GETTIN’ OLD TOUR: will be at EverBank Stadium, 1 EverBank Stadium Dr. in Jacksonville on May 3. Special guests include Cody Jinks, Charles Wesley Godwin, Hailey Whitters and The Wilder Blue. Tickets are available at axs.com.

MIDDLEBURG GARDEN CLUB: will host its monthly meeting on May 3 from 9:30-11 a.m. at the Watson Realty Building, 2239 Blanding Blvd. Light refreshments, a raffle, educational demonstrations and resources, gardening tips, plant trades, sales, and civic projects will be featured. For more information, call (904) 343-8235 or email gardenclubofmiddleburg@hotmail.com.

LUKE COMBS’ GROWIN’ UP AND GETTIN’ OLD TOUR: will be at EverBank Stadium, 1 EverBank Stadium Dr. in Jacksonville on May 4. Special guests are Jordan Davis, Drew Parker and Colby Acuff. Tickets are available at axs.com.

GEORGE STRAIT, JOINED BY CHRIS STAPLETON AND LITTLE BIG TOWN: will play on May 11 at 5:45 p.m. at EverBank Stadium, 1 EverBank Stadium Dr., in Jacksonville. Tickets are available at ticketmaster.com.

CLARKE HOUSE TOURS: will be on May 12 from 2-4 p.m. at Clarke House Park, 1039 Kingsley Ave. in Orange Park. The house was built in 1912 and guests are invited to tour the house.

HOME INSTEAD CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP: will host its Alzheimer’s and Dementia meeting on May 21 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Asbury United Methodist Church, 16 College Dr. in Orange Park. Familes needing information on dealing with the disorders are encouraged to attend the free event.

CLARKE HOUSE TOURS: will be on June 9 from 2-4 p.m. at Clarke House Park, 1039 Kingsley Ave. in Orange Park. The house was built in 1912 and guests are invited to tour the house.

CLARKE HOUSE TOURS: will be on July 14 from 2-4 p.m. at Clarke House Park, 1039 Kingsley Ave. in Orange Park. The house was built in 1912 and guests are invited to tour the house.

NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK: will perform with Paula Abdul and DJ Jazzy Jeff on July 21 at Daily’s Place, 1 Daily’s Place adjacent to EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville. Tickets are available at LiveNation.com.

CLARKE HOUSE TOURS: will be on Aug. 11 from 2-4 p.m. at Clarke House Park, 1039 Kingsley Ave. in Orange Park. The house was built in 1912 and guests are invited to tour the house.

CREED: will be joined by 3 Doors Down, Daughtry, Switchfoot, Tonic and Big Wreck on Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. at Daily’s Place, 1 Daily’s Place adjacent to EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville. Tickets are available at LiveNation.com.