PAGE 8C, FEBRUARY 1-2, 2006 NORTH FLORIDA FOCUS ^miss ( faten Continued from Page 5C Feb. 25 Exploration class for K-5 students Florida Museum of Natural History in Gainesville will of- fer the "Amazing Adaptations" exploration series where kindergarten through fifth grade students can visit exhibits, make crafts and stretch their imaginations in a hands-on class entitled, "Shape Shifters, "10 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Feb. 25. Other classes in the series include: "Freaky Frogs" March 11 and "Squirmy Worms and Things that Squiggle" April 22. The cost is $15 per class for Florida Museum members and $20 for non-members. Pre-registration is re- quired. Info: 352-846-2000, ext. 277 or visit http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/education/childrens_classes.htm. Feb. 25 4-H Council yard sale Suwannee County 4-H Council will sponsor an indoor community yard sale from 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 25, at Suwannee County Agricultural Complex, inside Exhibi- tion II building, Eleventh Street, Live Oak. Individuals may rent table space inside for $10 per table and early bird set- up will be allowed between 4-6 p.m., Friday,. Feb. 24. Space outside $5, however, you must provide your own tables. In the event of rain, outside tables can be set up in sheltered areas. All proceeds will be used for annual 4-H awards ban- quet. Info/reservations: Carolyn, 386-362-2771. Feb. 25 Model Train Show The 27th Jacksonville Model Train and Railroadiana Show, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., at Prime Osborn Convention Center, 1000 Water Street, former Jacksonville Union Ter- minal site. Admission $6, children under 12 free, free park-. ing, main lot only; over 325 tables of model trains and rail- road collectibles for sale; Sponsored by Golden Spike En- terprises, Inc. Info: Phil Cross, 407-656-5056, Crossrails@earthlink.net or Charlie Miller, 703-536-2954, rrshows@aol.com, Web site www.gserr.com. Monday Feb. 27 NFCC will conduct TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education) North Florida Community College (NFCC); TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education) test; 6 p.m., Monday, Feb. 27; NFCC Testing Center, Building 16, Madison campus; Photo ID. Inf6/pre-registration: 850-973-9451. Tuesday Feb. 28 NFCC will conduct TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education) Norati Florida Commiiit\ College;,TABE ,.Test;c ofNAdti1, Basic-Education) tests; 1:,30 p.m., Tuesday\. Feb. 28: NFCC Testing Center, Building 16, Madison campus; Photo ID. Info/Registration: 850-973-9451, Al-Anon/Mayo Al-Anon Group Thursdays, 8 p.m., Mayo Manna House, Pine. Street for family members and friends to show support; Info: Barbara,'386-294-3348'or Marcia, 386-208-1008. Alcoholics Anonymous Branford Tuesdays and Fridays, 7:30 p.m., Branford United Methodist'.Church, Express and Henry St., Branford. For more info, call 386-935-2242 or the District 16 Help Line toll-free, 800-505-0702. Alcoholics Anonymous Live Oak Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fri- days, 8 p.m., Precinct Voting Building, Nobles Ferry Road,, Live Oak. Info: District 16 Help Line toll-free, 800-505-'0702. Alcoholics Anonymous Mayo Group Sundays, Mondays, Wednesday and Thursdays at-8 p.m.; Manna House, Pine Street, Mayo. Info: 386-294-2423 or District 16 Help Line toll-free, 800- 505-0702. Alcoholics Anonymous Trinity Group Mondays, 7-8 p.m.; Jasper Library; District 16 Help Line toll-free, 800-505-0702. Alcoholics Anonymous White Springs Courage to Change - Mondays, 8 p.m., Methodist Church, White Springs. Info: 386-397- 1410 or District 16 Help Line toll-free, 800-505-0702. Bluegrass Association Saturdays; 6 p.m.; bluegrass jam; Pickin' Shed; except during main festival events; Spirit of the Suwannee Mu- Allen Boyd (D-North Florida) Staff Branford third Wednesday; Town Hall, Council Chambers, Branford; 1-2:30 p.m.; trained staff vis- its to assist constituents; Info: 202-225-5235, www.house.gov/boyd/. Allen Boyd (D-North Florida) Staff Live Oak third Wednesday; City Council Chambers, City Hall, 101 SE White Ave., Live Oak; 9:30- 11:30 a.m.; trained staff visits to assist constituents; Info: 202-225- 5235,.www.house.gov/boyd/.. .Alzheimer's Support Group third Thursday (except December) at 3:30 p.m.; Good Samaritan Center, Dowling Park, Info: Angie Paarl- berg, 386-658-5594. American Legion Post 107 first Thursday; 12-2 p.m., Suwannee River Regional Library, South Ohio Ave., Live Oak; Info: Ron Slater, commander, 386-208-8073 or Richard Buffington, adjutant, 386-364- 5985. American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 107 first Saturday; 10-11 a.m.; Suwannee Elementary School, next to the track on Pinewood, Live Oak; Info: Pat McLauchlin 386-362-3524 or Tan',a Lees 386-364- 8331. American Legion Post 132 second Tuesday; 7 p.m.; Wellborn Ma- sonic Lodge. on CR 137, downtown Wellborn; Info: Gerald McKean, 386-963-5901. Branford Camera Club third Thursday; 7:30 p.m.; Branford Li- brary; Info: Carolyn Hogue, 386-935-2044. Cub Scout Pack No. 408 Committee second Tuesday; 6:30 p.m.; Live Oak Church of Christ, 1497 Irvin Ave. SR 51 South; Info: 386- 362-3032, comm chair@pack408.net, www.pack408.net; Tiger, Wolf, Bears and Webelos, dens (grades one five) every Thursday; at the church; 6:30-8 p.m.; Aug.-May; Pack meeting fourth Thursday; at the church; 6:30-8 p.m., Aug.-Mskits and fun. Disabled American Veterans Chapter No. 126 second Thursday; 6 p.m.; 226 Parshley St., S.W, Live Oak; Info: 386-362-1701. Dowling Park Volunteers first Saturday; 1.100 hours (11 a.m.); training each following Saturday at 1100 (11 a.m.); 22992 CR 250, Live Oak. .. Florida Gateway Charter Chapter of the Americaa Business W' omen's Association second Thursday; 6 p.m.;. locations change; Info: Sandy Harrison at 386-754-0434 or 386-752-0516. Friends of Suiwannee River State Park second Tuesday; 7 p.m., board meeting; Suwannee River State Park, US 90 West, Live Oak; Through Feb. 28 Driver's license checkpoints The Florida Highway Patrol will conduct driver's license and vehicle inspection checkpoints through Feb. 28, on Brown Road, CR 252, CR 252-A, CR 252-B, CR 25-A, SR 47, SR 341, US 441, US 41, CR 245, CR 238, CR 135, Turner Road, SR 100, Trotter's Road, Fairfield Farms Road, CR 250, CR 349, SR 247 and SR 25 in Columbia County; CR 132, CR 136, CR 136-A, CR 137, CR 249, CR 250, CR 252, CR 349, CR 49, CR 795, SR 20, SR 247, SR 10, SR 51, US 129 and Mitchell Road in Suwannee County; and CR 136, CR 152, CR 143, CR 249, CR 137, CR 251, CR 146, CR 135, CR 141, CR 150, CR 145 and US 41, SR 6, SR 25 in Hamilton County. Recognizing the danger present- ed to the public by defective vehicle equipment, troopers will concentrate their efforts on vehicles being operated with defects such as bad brakes, worn tires and defective lighting equipment. In addition, attention will be directed to drivers who would violate the driver license laws of Florida. The Patrol has found these checkpoints to be an effective means of enforcing the equipment and driver's license laws of Florida while ensuring the protection of all motorists. March 2 Patsy Cline Tribute at NFCC North Florida Community College Artist Series 2005- 2006 will present A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline: Ameri- ca's Favorite Patsy Cline Tribute at 7 p.m., Thursday, March 2, at Van H. Priest Auditorium, NFCC campus, Madison. This hit musical performed by Springer Theatre traces the legendary singer's rise to stardom from her hometown in Virginia to The Grand Ole Opry, Las Vegas and Carnegie Hall. Season Pass-adult-$40/12 and under-$25; Individual tickets-$11 adult/$6 child, NFCC student; Info: 850-973- 1653, e-mail artistseries@nfcc.edu or stop by the College Advancement office located on the NFCC campus, building No. 2, Madison. March 10 LCCC 2005-2006 Lyceum series Lake City Community College 2005-2006 Lyceum Series sponsored by First Federal Savings Bank of Florida presents Sharon Owens at 7:30 p.m., Friday, March 10 in the Alfonso Levy Performing Arts Center on the Lake City campus. She will perform Barbara Streisand's greatest hits from 1960s to the power ballads of today. General admission-$14; seniors- $13; students-faculty-$12 and season pass-$44, $36 seniors; dinner at El Lobo Cafe prior to concert $7, reservations re- quired. Info/reservations/tickets: 386-754-4340. Register now! March 10-12 Becoming an Outdoor-Woman Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will offer Becoming an Outdoors-Woman workshop Friday-Sun- day, March,0-102,at Camp Wallwood on :theGadsdenCoun- ty side of Lake Talquin, nerr Tallahassee; tim-ited to"fiTs t100 campers to register; Cost: $150; Info registration: visit MyFWC.com/BOW or call 850-413-0085. Weekly Meetings sic Park, US 129 North, Live Oak; potluck dinner discontinued until October; Info: 386-364-1683, Bridge Club Mondays, 6:45 p.m., Golden Corral Restaurant, Live Oak. Info: 386-362-3200. Boy Scout Troop 693 Mondays, 7 p.m., Shrine Club, Bass Road, until further notice. Info: 386-776-2863. Dowling Park Volunteers Saturdays; 1100 hours-11 a.m.; at 22992 CR 250, Live Oak. Home Front Ministries weekly meetings; offers spiritual and emotional support to women going through separation, divorce or a troubled marriage; also, offers individual prayer ministry to women, regardless of marital status, for healing life's hurts. Located in Lake City. Info: 386-754-2800 or 386-963-4903. Jasper Kiwanis Club of Hamilton County Wednesdays, 12:15 p.m., J.R. Lee Corhplex, Jasper. Now accepting applications for membership. Call for an application, 386-792-3484, 386-755-4896 or 386-792-1110; leave name, address and phone or contact number. Live Oak Singles Group Fridays, 7;30 p.m., Live Oak Christian Church fellowship hall on;US 129 North (next to Walt's Ford). This not a church sponsored event. Info: Bob, 386-935-6595 or Carla, 386- 758-1802; http://groups.yahoo'.com/group/SuwanneeSingles/ Month Meetings Info: Membership Chair Walter Schoenfelder 850-971-5354, wbs@surfbest.net. t Girl Scout Leaders, Girl Scouts of Gateway Council first Mon- day; 7 p.m.; Woman's Club, Eleventh Street, Live Oak; Info: Mary Check-Cason, 386-362-4475. Hamilton County Governmental, Bellville Volunteer Fire/Rescue executive board second Monday,.7 p.m. .Hamilton County Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention Coalition - fourth Wednesday; 9:30-11 a.m., Hamilton County School Board meet- ing room, JRE Lee.Administrative Complex, Jasper; Info: Grace Mc- Donald, 386-938-4911, mcdonaldgl@alltel.net Hamilton County Board of Commissioners first Tuesday,.9 a.m., and third Tuesday at 6 p.m., County Commissioners' Board Room, courthouse, Jasper. Hamilton County Chamber of Commerce, Inc. first Thursday; 6 p.m.; 204 N. Hatley St., Jasper; Info: 386-792-1300. Hamilton County Council on Aging, Inc. needs volunteer drivers; home-delivered meals program; Info: Kanoye Capps; 1509 S.W. First Street, Jasper, 386-792-1136. Hamilton.County Development Authority second Thursday; 7 p.m., at 204 NE 1st St., Sandlin Building, Jasper; Info: 386-792-6828. Hamilton County Planning and Zoning Board second Tuesday, 6 p.m.; Hamilton County Board of County Comnissioners meeting room, Hamilton County Courthouse, Jasper; open to the public. NOTE: Effec- tive Nov. 8, meeting changed from 7 p.m. to 6 p.m. due to Daylight Savings Time. Hamilton County Riding Club first Saturday; 5 p.m., meeting- games; Hamilton County Arena, Jasper; third Saturday; 5 p.m.; trail ride-dinner, location announced at the first Saturday meeting; new members welcome; Info: 386-792-2725. Hamilton County Tourist Development Council second Wednes- day; noon; 204 NE 1st St., Sandlin Building, Jasper; Info: 386-792- 6828. Home and Community Educators (HCE) first Wednesday; 9:30 a.m. (beginning January, 2006 meetings change from first Friday to first Wednesday); Suwannee County Extension Office, Coliseum Com- plex, Eleventh Street, Live Oak; new members welcome; Pleasant Hill- second Monday; McAlpin Community Club, McAlpin; Happy Home- makers-second Wednesday; Suwannee County Coliseum Complex, Saturday March 11 Exploration class for K-5 students Florida Museum of Natural History in Gainesville will of- fer the "Amazing Adaptations" exploration series where kindergarten through fifth grade students can visit exhibits, make crafts and stretch their imaginations in a hands-on class entitled, "Freaky Frogs," from 10 a.m.-noon, Saturday, March 11. Final class in the series, "Squirmy Worms and Things that Squiggle, April 22. The cost is $15 per class for Florida Museum members and $20 for non-members. Pre-. registration is required. Info: 352-846-2000, ext. 277 or visit http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/education/childrens_classes.htm. March 17 White Lake Yacht and Dinner Club White Lake Yacht and Dinner Club; fine dining with art and entertainment; Friday, March 17; meal served by local service club-gratuity paid to service club; 6-7 p.m. cocktail hour- BYOB; 7-9 p.m. meal and entertainment; the dress- coat and tie for the gentlemen; reservations only-call 386- 364-5250. March 17-April 2 Savannah Music Festival Tickets are officially on sale for the 2006 Savannah Music Festival, March 17-April 2! Go on-line to http://www.savan- nahmusicfestiVal.org/tickets.asp; artists scheduled: Emmy Lou Harris, Peru Negro, Andre Watts and the Atlanta Sym- phony Orchestra, Daniel Hope, Ben Tucker, Derek Trucks, The Codetalkers, Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, The Del McCoury Band, James Bignon and the 2006 American Tra- ditions Competition a celebration of American vocal music. Submit entry now! Entry deadline March 27 NFCC's literary and arts magazine accepting entries NFCC's literary and arts magazine, The Sentinel Review, requests entries for poetry, fiction, photography, drawings or graphic art suitable to be published in black and white from NFCC students, employees and alumni; deadline March 27; deliver or mail entry to North Florida Community College, Sentinel Review, c/o Linda Brown, 325 NW Turner Davis Drive, Madison, FL 32340; Info: Linda Brown, 850-973- 9456, brownlin@nfcc.edu, or NFCC English instructor John Grosskopf, 850-973-9455, grosskopf@nfcc.edupf@nfcc.edu. Deadline April 1 Summer Basketball Camp SApplications are now being evaluated for the Ten Star All Star Summer Basketball Camp. The camp is by invitation only. Boys and girls ages 10-19 are eligible to apply. Past participants include: Michael.Jordan, Tim Duncan. Vincer Carter. Jerr Stackhouse. Gir int ill and Antawn Jamison. College basketball scholarships are available for players se- lected tothe All-American Team. Area camp locations Bab- son Park and Gainesville, Ga.; Info/brochure: 704-373- 0873. Narcotics Anonymous Wednesdays and Saturdays, 8 p.m.; at the Jasper Public Library. Over Eaters Anonymous -,Mondays, 11:35 a.m.-12:50 p.m., at Suwannee River Regional Library, 129 South, Live Oak. We care. Info: 386-364-4749. Quarterback Club Meeting Mondays, 6:30 p.m.; at Old Nettie Baisden school next to the football stadium. Square Dance Vagabond Squares, Thursdays, 7-9:30 p.m., St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Newbern Road. Info: Loyce Harrell, 386- 963-3225 or Ralph Beekman, 386-752-2544. Suwannee River Riding Club Membership fee $25 per year. Team roping first and third Friday night. Speed events first and third Saturday night. Info: 386-935-2622. Suwannee Valley Barbershop .Chorus Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Crapps Meeting Room, Suwannee River Regional Library, US 129 South, Live Oak; Info: Fred Phillips, 386-362-1886. TOPS Take Off Pounds Sensibly; Thursdays;'8:30 a.m.,weigh-in; meeting 9 a.m.; Live Oak Community Church of God; Info: Barbara, 386-362-5933; Pat, 386-935-3720. Weight Watchers Mondays, 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., St. Luke's Epis- copal, toll-free 800-651-6000. Eleventh Street, Live Oak. Info: 386-362-2771. Humane Society, Suwannee Valley Animal Shelter second Monday; noon; at the shelter located on Bisbee Loop, south entrance, in Lee off CR 255, Madison County;. Info: toll-free 866-Adoptl2, 866- 236-7812, w'ww.geocities.com/suwanneehs. Jasper City Council Meeting second Monday; 6 p.m.; Jasper City Hall. Jasper Lions Club Meeting second and fourth Tuesday, 7 p.m., Roosters Diner. Info: Bob Clark, 386-792-2143. Jennings Town Council Meeting first Tuesday; 7 p.m.; Jennings Town Hall. Hamilton County School Board fourth Tuesday; 6 p.m. White Springs Town Council. Meeting: Third Tuesday; 7 p.m.; White Springs Town Hall. I Can Cope (cancer) third Tuesday; 7 p.m.; Marvin E. Jones Build- ing, Dowling Park; Info: Cindy, 386-658-5700; educational support group for any type of cancer for patients, families and friends. Leona 4-H Community Club first Monday; 7 p.m.; home of-Avon and Betty Hicks, 6107 180th St., McAlpin; Info: Betty Hicks, 386-963'- 4205; Pam Nettles, 386-963-1236. Lion's Club second Tuesday and fourth Tuesday; 7 p.m.; Farm Bu- reau meeting room; Info: Richard Tucker, 386-963-4577. Live Oak Artist Guild first Tuesday; 7 p.m.; St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Live Oak; Info: Don Strickland, 386-362-5146. Live Oak Christian Home Educators first, Thursday of every month. Info: Tammy Baco; 386-362-6939; strong home school support group. Live Oak Garden Club Sept.-May; Morning Glories-third Friday; Night Bloomers-third Tuesday, 1302 S.W. Eleventh Street, Live Oak. Live Oak Senior Citizens first Monday; 10:30 a.m.; Exhibition II Building, Coliseum Complex, 1302 SW Eleventh St., Live Oak; escort- ed tours, prices vary; Info: Lula Herring, 386-364-1510. Suwannee Valley Humane Society Animal Shelter second Mon- day; noon; at the shelter located on Bisbee Loop, south entrance, in Lee off CR 255, Madison County; Info: toll-free 866-Adoptl2, 866-236- 7812, www.geocities.com/suwanneehs. Live Oak, Suwannee County Recreation Board second Wednes- day; 5:30 p.m. Suwannee Parks & Recreation offices, 1201 Silas Drive, Continued on Page 9C PAGE 8C, FEBRUARY 1-2, 2006 NORTH FLORIDA FOCUS