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Community Calendar 3/7/19

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Posted 3/6/19

DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE: Meets March 7, March 14, March 21, and March 28 at 10 a.m. in the Zoning Department Conference Room, 3rd Floor of the Administration Building, 477 Houston St., Green …

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Community Calendar 3/7/19

Posted Wednesday, March 6, 2019 12:00 pm

Clay Today

DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE: Meets March 7, March 14, March 21, and March 28 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.

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: Meets March 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.

AMVETS WOMEN’S DINNER: March 8, 6:30 p.m., at AMVETS Post 86, 6685 Brooklyn Bay Rd., Keystone Heights. Lasagna and Garlic Bread, $8.

ROAR VBS TRAINING: First Black Creek Baptist Church, 3904 State Rd 16 W., Penney Farms, hosts Vacation Bible School training for churches planning to offer Group Publishing’s Roar VBS this summer on March 9 from 8:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Register with Debbie Ebersole at VBS@firstblackcreekbaptist.com.

GENEALOGY CONFERENCE: Church of Latter-Day Saints, 461 Blanding Blvd., Orange Park, on March 9 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be 22 classes offered in the morning and afternoon sessions, five different presentations each hour, family history consultants for one-on-one questions and a help desk. More information is available at https://nfgenealogyconference.org.

CARRIE CLARKE DAY: The Historical Society of Orange Park will celebrate local history March 9 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Clarke House Park, 1039 Kingsley Ave., Orange Park.

HONOR OF FIRST RESPONDERS: March 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the Orange Park Masonic Lodge No. 267, 511 Kingsley Ave., Orange Park.

HAMANTASH BAKE: For children between ages 3-12 on March 11 at 1 p.m. at Chabad of Clay County, 1760 Eagle Crest Dr., Fleming Island. Learn baking Hamantashen from scratch in time for Purim. Suggested donation $5. RSVP at Chabad at (904) 290-1017 or email info@jewishclaycounty.com.

GARDEN CLUB of FLEMING ISLAND: Will host guest speaker John VanBrocklin on March 11 at 10 a.m. at the Fleming Island Library, 1895 Town Center Blvd., Fleming Island.

FLORIDA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY: Ixia Chapter’s monthly meeting, March 12 at 6 p.m., Willow Branch Library, 2875 Park St., Jacksonville. Certified Permaculture Designer Alexander Ojeda will discuss planting techniques that use three permaculture ethics. More info is at www.ixia.fnpschapters.org, under the “event” tab calendar.

LENTEN LUNCHS: March 13 at noon at St. William Catholic Church, 275 Satsuma St., Keystone Heights. Speaker: Rev. Ray Peters.

ART EXHIBIT AND RECEPTION: Art Guild of Orange Park will open host a “Fin, Feather and Fur” exhibit at the Thrasher-Horne Mary Huntley Gallery to create awareness for the Art Guild in Clay County on March 14 and 5:30 p.m. at 283 College Dr., Orange Park.

GARDENING SEMINAR: March 15 from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., at the Orange Park Masonic Lodge, 511 Kingsley Ave. The annual horticulture program “Gloves on! Let’s Get Digging,” presents four experts for a day of fun and education. Info, Linda Fonferek, (904) 803-4599.

AMVETS ST. PATRICK’S DAY DINNER: March 15, 6:30 p.m., live band at 7 p.m., at AMVETS Post 86, 6685 Brooklyn Bay Rd., Keystone Heights. Corned beef and cabbage, $8.

RUMMAGE SALE: March 15-16 at the First Presbyterian Church, U.S. 17 and Gum Street, Green Cove Springs. A large variety of gently used times, including clothing and household goods, will be available. All proceeds to fund Clay County High college scholarships.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST TO BENEFIT JEREMY McKAY: March 16 from 8:30-10:30 a.m. at Dee’s Music Bar & Grill, 2141 Loch Rane Blvd, No. 140, Orange Park, to raise money for Clay County Firefighter Jeremy McKay, who was diagnosed with stomach cancer. Raffle and silent auction also included.

THE SOUND OF MUSIC: March 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the Thrasher-Horne Center, 283 College Dr., Orange Park. Tickets for the musical start at $49.

BOOK SALE: March 16 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Green Cove Springs Library, 403 Ferris St. A wide variety of books will be available, with proceeds benefiting library programs.

BINGO: Waste Not Want Not will offer bingo at Talons Restaurant, 2217 Eagle Harbor Pkwy, Fleming Island on March 19. Registration starts at 5:30 p.m., followed by a buffet at 6 p.m. and bingo at 7 p.m. Dinner and bingo, $25, bingo only $15.

FINANCE AND AUDIT MEETING: The Clay County Commissioners will hold a public hearing March 19 at 3 p.m. at the BCC Meeting Room, Fourth Floor, Administration Building, 477 Houston St., Green Cove Springs.

AMVETS SONS BURGER NIGHT: March 20, 6:30 p.m., at AMVETS Post 86, 6685 Brooklyn Bay Rd., Keystone Heights.

LENTEN LUNCHS: March 20 at noon at St. William Catholic Church, 275 Satsuma St., Keystone Heights. Speaker: Father Mike Williams.

CORKS & FORKS: To benefit St. Vincent’s Healthcare Foundation, March 22 at 6:30 p.m., Hilltop Club & Restaurant. Ticket info corksandforksclay.com or call Vanna DeLorenzo at (904)308-7306.

SANDY HACKETT’S RAT PACK SHOW: March 22, and 7:30 a.m., Thrasher-Horne Center, 283 College Dr., Orange Park. Tickets range from $42 to $82 and are available at THcenter.org or by calling (904) 276-6815.

CHORALE CONCERTS: Orange Park Chorale presents two spring concerts. The first is March 22 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 3976 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville and the second is March 24 at 3 p.m. at Orange Park Presbyterian Church, 1905 Park Ave. Concerts are free, but a love offering is collected to pay for sheet music and other expenses.

BASS TOURNAMENT: to benefit Clay County-based The Father’s Heart, a nonprofit that helps needy families in Northeast Florida. March 23 at first safe light, Palatka City Dock, 309 River St., $110 per boat. 3 p.m. weigh in. More info on entering or sponsoring, Nate Dowd (904) 716-0304 or Daniel Greene at (904) 449-9691.

FINDING NEVERLAND: March 26 at 7:30 p.m. at the Thrasher-Horne Center, 283 College Dr., Orange Park. Tickets for the Broadway play start at $49.

LENTEN LUNCHS: March 27 at noon at St. William Catholic Church, 275 Satsuma St., Keystone Heights. Speaker: Rev. Jeff Tate.

AMVETS VIETNAM WAR VETERAN’S STEAK DINNER: March 29, 6:30 p.m., at AMVETS Post 86, 6685 Brooklyn Bay Rd., Keystone Heights, $8.

DENIM and DIAMONDS DINNER: The silent auction with comedian Robert G. Lee is March 29 at 6 p.m. at the Thrasher-Horne Center, 283 College Dr., Orange Park. Tickets are $40.

VIETNAM VETERANS DAY: The Vietnam Veterans of America Col. William G. Byrns Chapter 1059 in Clay County and Clay County Veterans’ Services present the Inaugural Vietnam Veterans Day Ceremony, March 30, at 10:30 a.m., TAPS Monument, 915 Walnut St., Green Cove Springs. Reception to follow immediately.

AMVETS HONOR CENTER PIZZA PARTY: March 30, 11 a.m., at AMVETS Post 86, 6685 Brooklyn Bay Rd., Keystone Heights, Membership Drive pork dinner, 2 p.m., $8.

LENTEN LUNCHS: April 3 at noon at St. William Catholic Church, 275 Satsuma St., Keystone Heights. Speaker: Rev. Brandon Denmark.

LAKE REGION KIWANIS CLUB KOLAR RUN: March 30 at the Keystone Golf and Country Club, 294 SE 43^rd St., Keystone Heights. Corn hole tournament starts at 2 p.m., while the run starts at 3 p.m.

LENTEN LUNCHS: April 10 at noon at St. William Catholic Church, 275 Satsuma St., Keystone Heights. Speaker: Rev. Joey Hay.

MILITARY COLLECTORS SWAP MEET: April 13 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., The Military Museum of North Florida, 1 Bunker Ave., Green Cove Springs. A one day event for military collectors to buy, sell, and trade their stuff. Enjoy military vehicles and reenactors, too.

SPRING FLING: April 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Asbury United Methodist Church, 16 College, Dr., Orange Park. Craft fair includes food vendors, baked goods, live entertainment, clowns. Children’s ID program, bounce house, Big Red Bus for blood donations, Easter gifts and much more.

WINE TASTING GALA: to benefit Quigley House, the domestic violence shelter for Clay County, April 13 from 6-8:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Sullivan Hall 7190 U.S. Hwy 17. $50 per person or $1,000 for table sponsorship. Quigleyhouse.org/events or (904) 284-0340 extension 317 for more info.

BINGO: Waste Not Want Not will offer bingo at Talons Restaurant, 2217 Eagle Harbor Pkwy, Fleming Island on April 16. Registration starts at 5:30 p.m., followed by a buffet at 6 p.m. and bingo at 7 p.m. Dinner and bingo, $25, bingo only $15.

SKYWARN TRAINING: April 17, 6-83 p.m. and the Clay County Emergency Operations Center, 2519 State Road 16 West, Green Cove Springs. The National Weather Service will train volunteers to be the “eyes and ears” when severe weather is reported.

LENTEN LUNCHS: April 17 at noon at St. William Catholic Church, 275 Satsuma St., Keystone Heights. Speaker: Dr. Tom Farmer.

DINING OUT FOR LIFE: On April 25 will be NFAN's 14th annual DINING OUT FOR LIFE® in Jacksonville. Diners check the websites www.diningoutforlife.com or www.nfanjax.org for the list of participating restaurants and go dine out with friends, family, or co-workers. For that one day, 25 percent or more of your check will be donated by the restaurant to help support NFAN's services to HIV/AIDS clients and their families. All funds raised for the event stay in the Jacksonville area to provide help and hope. This event is also held in over 50 cities across the U.S. and Canada. Call Stephen at NFAN if you have any other questions. (904) 356-1612 extension 125.

TOUCH A TRUCK: May 18 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Orange Park Mall, sponsored by the Clay County Division of Emergency Management. Kids get to interact with response vehicles, heavy equipment and other unique vehicles and a hazard preparedness event for families and children. The first two hours of the event will be horn and noise free to accommodate children and/or adults with special needs.

BINGO: Waste Not Want Not will offer bingo at Talons Restaurant, 2217 Eagle Harbor Pkwy, Fleming Island on May 21. Registration starts at 5:30 p.m., followed by a buffet at 6 p.m. and bingo at 7 p.m. Dinner and bingo, $25, bingo only $15.

BINGO: Waste Not Want Not will offer bingo at Talons Restaurant, 2217 Eagle Harbor Pkwy, Fleming Island on June 18. Registration starts at 5:30 p.m., followed by a buffet at 6 p.m. and bingo at 7 p.m. Dinner and bingo, $25, bingo only $15.

BINGO: Waste Not Want Not will offer bingo at Talons Restaurant, 2217 Eagle Harbor Pkwy, Fleming Island on July 16. Registration starts at 5:30 p.m., followed by a buffet at 6 p.m. and bingo at 7 p.m. Dinner and bingo, $25, bingo only $15.