PAGE 10C, APRIL 5-6, 2006 NORTH FLORIDA FOCUS Monthly Meetings Continued from Page 8C 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 Commissioners 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 Sav- ings 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 mem- bers welcome; Info: 386-792-2725. Hamilton County School Board board meetings, second Monday (third Monday during June and July); School Board workshops-fourth Mondays-as needed. For times and locations, visit the district's Web site at www.firn.edu/schools/hamilton/hamilton. 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.; Suwannee County Extension Office, Coliseum Complex, Eleventh Street, Live Oak; new members welcome; Pleasant Hill-second Monday; McAlpin Community Club, McAlpin; Happy Homemakers-second Wednesday; Suwannee County Coliseum Complex, Eleventh Street, Live Oak. Info: 386-362-2771. Humane Society, Suwannee Valley 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. 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 fo'r 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 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; escorted tours, prices ar., Inf... 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 :*L" lf.ldion C.ouni., Info toll-free 866-Adopt'12, .866-236- 78.12, ,, ge ._i[ t:,m ,a rinneeh , Lise Oak, Suwannee County Recreation.Board second Wednesday; 5 30 p m Suwannee, Parks & Recreation offices, 1201 Silas Drive, Live Oak. into 386-362-3004. MADD Dads Third Thursday; 7 p.m.; Suwannee County Courthouse. Man To ManGroup second Thursday; 7 p.m.; Marvin E. Jones Building. Dowling Park; free; refreshrncins provided; Info: American Al-Anon/Mano l-Anon Group now meets with Banford Al-Anon Q iup"-'-tisdi, arnd Frida, i. 3 p n F ir tiL',mcd Methodist Y(1ur0. 4'. rrrner ot ,'.pt l' ,< St l' Brr.lurd. Info: Bar- ,Alcoholic's 'nonsmmou'&- Branford Tue, dj'. F;.,d1. and Satur- d'is, 10 p m Branl'fod IiUnii Mleth.:.dici Church, E press and Henry St Br)nford For mrr e inro. c:1ll 3So-9':.3 .827 or the District 16 Help Line loll-free. .il-50i-.0' "i 2. Alcoholics .Anonmoui Lit Oak Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fri- days, 8 p.m., Precinct Voting Building, Nobles Ferry Road, Live Oak. Inifo: Distiict 16 Help Line toll-free, 800-505-0702. Alcoholics ,non) mou. Mayo Group Sundays, Mondays, Wednes- d .ns .nd Thurtda.,' at p m .nlTnn Houise, Pine Street, Mayo. Info: $ 6-29J-2423 or Disirci 16 Help Lin i.oll-free, 800-505-0702. Alcoholics ,noinmous Trinii\ Group Mondays, 7-8 p.m.; Jasper Lbrar, Di.iri, [n HHelp Line toll-free, 800-505-0702. SAlcoholics Anonymous White. Springs Courage to Change Mon- days, 8 p m Mleihod,-i Church, White Springs. Info: 386-397-1410 or District I6 Help Line ',.ll-free. SO0O-505-0702., iBlu.egr.ass Associaiion Saturdays; .6 pi.m.; bluegrass jam; Pickin' Shed, e\cepl during main festival events; Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, (11 ]29 North, Live Oak; potluck dinners third Saturday of each nonuth Irfo 386-364-1683. Another Wa3. Inc. Support Groups support groups for victims and .iriort of domestic violence; Info: 386-792-2747, toll-free hot line 800-5.00-1119. .Childbirth classes (free) Suwannee County Health Department; every Tuesday; 6-8 p.m.; Info or to register: Coleen Cody, 386-362- 2708;,' ext. 218. . Christian Home Educators of Suwannee (CHES) home school sup- port group; weekly park days; informal meetings; fellowship for parents ard kids. 'Info: ches3inl@yahoo.com or Tammy, 386-362-6939. Christian Mission in Action Ministry free food and clothing give- away, second Saturday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., at John H. Hale Park and Recre- ation Center, Duval' i$reet, Live Oak; Info: Audrey Sharpe, 386-364- 4560. Community Concerts of Lake City typical performances include jazz, swing, ,and often Broadway performers. Reciprocity-Program: North Florida Community College and North Florida Community Col- lege. Info and/or tickets: Herman Gunter, 386-362-7101; Joan Radford, 386-364-4923. ' Department of Children and Families (DCF) DCF service center, 501 Demorest St., Live Oak; public assistance recipients get help in completing voter registration, applications; Info: 386-362-1483. Disaster Action Team Volunteers Needed The American. Red Cross of Suwannee Valley; needs volunteers; Disaster Action Team; Info: 386- 752-0650. The Story of Dowling Park Advent Christian Village (ACV) at Dowling Park; speaking engagemenit,,r a iour for your organization, club or church; ACV representatives available; free videotape; Info: 386-658- 5110, toll-free 800-714-3134, e-mail ccarter@acvillage.net; www.acvil- lage.net. c . Experience' Works a national nonprofit organization, (formerly Green Thumb) provides training and employment services to older work- ers over 55 and with a limited income in Suwannee County through' the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP); minimum wage-20 hours per week. Info: Lake City One Stop, 386-755-9026, ext. 3129 for Loretta or ext. 3134 for Ronald; www.experienceworks.org. Experimental Airplane Association (EAA) Breakfast fourth Satur- day; breakfast served from 9-11 a.m.; at the EAA Chapter Building at the Suwannee County Airport; eggs, sausage, pancakes, toast, coffee, fruit and juice for $4.50; the EAA Chapter sponsors two students from NJROTC to go to the Air Academy in Oshkosh, Wis. Figure drawing classes with live model by John Rice --Wednesday, 6:30-8:30 p.m., local artist and gallery owner offers figure drawing classes with a live model; at Suwannee High School, $5 per class-to pay the model; anyone high school age or older is welcome to attend; bring your pencils; Info: 386-362-2066. Florida Museum of Natural History in Gainesville Florida's state natural history museum, near the intersection of Southwest 34th Street and Hull Road, University of Florida Cultural Plaza, Gainesville; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Saturday and 1-5 p.m., Sunday; closed Thanksgiv- ing and Christmas; The Butterfly Rainforest is a permanent exhibit and includes nectar flowers and orchids from around the world to support hundreds of live butterflies. Pre-ischool and home school programs of- fered. Info: 352-846-2000, www.flmnh.ufl.edu. Food Bank of Suwannee Valley a division of Catholic Charities of Lake city whose purpose is to distribute food to member agencies for further distribution in the four county service areas, to help eliminate hunger. These 14 member agencies serve Columbia, Suwannee, Hamilton' and Union counties and have distributed over 250,000 pounds of food since August,2005. Volunteers are always needed, call Glenda Parton at 386-755-5683. Friends of Suwannee River State Park memberships available; non-profit organization; monthly bird walks will be held every fourth Saturday at 8'a.m., meet at the ranger station, bring binoculars and your favorite bird identification book, park admission $4; Info: membership Cancer Society toll-free 800-ACS-2345 or the local office toll-free 888- 295-6787 (Press 2) Ext. 114. Market Days Advent Christian Village first Saturday; 8 a.m.-I p.m.; Space-first-come, first-serve basis, $5 each; Village Square shops open; Info: Lodge Office 386-658-5200. MeAlpin Community Club second Monday; 7 p.m.; covered dish dinner first; everyone welcome; purpose to acquaint members of the community services available in the county; Info: Grant Meadows Jr., 386-935-9316 or Shirley Jones, 386-963-5357; building rental: Kristie Harrison, 386-364-3400. MOAA (Military Officers Association of America) fourth Thurs- day, 6:30 p.m., at Elks Club, Lake City; former and present officers meet for dinner and program; Info: Dennis Tarkington, 386-719-7092 or Tandy Carter, 386-719-9706. MOMS Club second Wednesday; 11:15 a.m. at the fellowship hall of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, go West on US 90 seven miles from 1-75, and 1-1/2 miles from the Columbia/Suwannee County line, 12 miles from Live Oak; Info: 386-397-1254, MOMSClubofLiveOak- LakeCityFl@alltel.net National Active and Retired Federal Employees (N.A.R.F.E.) Asso- ciation third Tuesday; 11:30 a.m.; Quail Heights Country Club, 161 Quail Heights Terrace, Lake City; guest speakers; all present and retired federal employees invited; Info: 386-755-8570 or 386-752-6593.' North Florida Chapter of Newborns in Need first Saturday; 9:30 a.m.; St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 1391 SW Eleventh Street, Live Oak; join them in providing for these babies too young to help themselves. Info: Dorothy Phillips, secretary, 386-362-1886. North Florida Conservation and Airboat Alliance second Tuesday; 7 p.m.; Mark Carver's cook shed: 11166 100 St., Live Oak, first drive on right just past Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc.; all meetings covered dish; airboaters and sportsmen working to keeppublic lands and waterways open for everyone to use and enjoy. Info: Chris Aue, 386- 658-1092. Nursing Mom's Group second Friday; 10 a.m.; Suwannee River Re- gional Library, Live Oak;.Info: Michelle, 386-776-2955. Remembering the Loss of Your Baby first Thursday; 11:30 a.m.-I p.m.; Hospice of North Central Florida, North Building Counseling Room, 4305 NW 90th Blvd., Gainesville; open support group for fami- lies who have experienced the loss of a baby; Info: Cheryl Bailey, 352- 692-5107, toll-free 800-816-0596. SHINE Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders Volunteers needed; comprehensive training provided to assist elders and their care- givers receive information and assistance on health insurance and Medicare; Florida Department of Elder Affairs; no charge for services; Info: toll-free 800-262-2243, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. SHINE Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders -,Branford - first Wednesday; 9-10 a.m.; Library, US ;129 North, Branford; free; trained volunteers help elders and their caregivers in Suwannee County to understand Medicare and other health insurance programs make in- formed decisions on insurance, 'Medicare Prescription Drug Cards and on discounted prescription drug programs and eligibility requirements; Info: Florida Department of Elder Affairs toll-free 800-262-2243, Mon- day Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. SHINE Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders Advent Chris- tian Village -.Dowling Park trained volunteers help elders and their caregivers in Dowling Park area of Suwannee County to understand Medicare and other health insurance programs make informed decisions on insurance, Medicare Prescription Drug Cards and on discounted pre- scription drug programs and eligibility requirements; free; Info: ap- pointment 386-658-3333 or 386-658-5329; Florida Department of El- der Affairs t.ll-free 800-262-2243, Monday Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. SHINE Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders Jasper Mon- day-Friday,.1-4 p.m.; Hamilton Pharmacy Assistance Program, Sandlin Building, 204 NE 1st Street, Jasper; trained volunteers help elders and their caregivers in Suwannee County to understand Medicare and other health insurance programs make informed decisions on insurance, Medicare Prescription Drug Cards and on discounted prescription drug programs and eligibility requirements; free; Info: Florida Department of Elder Affairs toll-free 800-262-2243, Monday Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 Weekly Meetings Bridge Club Mondays, 6:45 p.m., Golden Corral Restaurant, Live Oak. Infoi 386-362-3200. Bo. Scout Tr0op 693 -l M.:.r,da'. pm Shrine C(ilu' Ba Road, un- til :'urrher.- rio e i'lnTo, 38rt.... 7 ". " Ciir;iHtr.i, ,ome Edic'ai,.r" 3'' inn e (C.H.E.S. ,Ae ace a home- school support group that meets weekly in Lixve Oak. For more info e- mail ches3inl@yahoo.com Dowling Park Volunteers Saturdays; 1100 hours-11 a.m.; at 22992 CR 250, Live Oak. Greater Vision Support Group every Friday; 9:30 a.m.; Christ Central Ministries, 1550 S. Walker Ave., Live Oak, FL 32064; Info: 386- 208-1345. Home Front Ministries weekly meetings; offers spiritual and emo-. tional 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 Complex, Jasper. 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-meeting at a new location; Info: Judy, 386- 362-4448 or Eva, 3.86-776-1606, from 6-9 p.m. FYI Meetings chair Walter Schoenfelder, 850-971-5354, wbs@surfbest.net. GED Tests Suwannee-Hamilton Technical Center; mandatory regis- tration session before test; Info: Lynn Lee, 386-364-2782; age waivers, Lynne Roy, 386-384-2763, counselor. Haven Hospice of the Suwannee Valley Helping Hands Volunteer Orientation first Wednesday, 10-11 a.m.; Hospice of the Suwannee Valley, 618 SW FL Gateway Drive, Lake City; Info: Carolyn Long, 386- 752-9191. A Haven Hospice of the Suwannee Valley Helping Hands Volunteer Orientation third Tuesday, 5-6:30 p.m.; Hospice of the Suwannee Val- ley, 618 SW FL Gateway Drive, Lake City; Info: Carolyn Long, 386-752- 9191. High Springs Farmers' Market Downtown Historic High Springs every Thursday, 2 p.m.-6 p.m.; sponsored by the City of High.Springs; behind City Hall on NW Second Street; Info: 386-454-3950. Lafayette County Veterans DD Form 214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty" can be recorded in the Clerk of Court's office, Lafayette County Courthouse, Mayo. Lake Butler Singles Club every Saturday, 7 p.m., at Lake Butler Community Club; covered dish dinner 7-8 p.m., dancing 8 -11 p.m.; no smoking and no alcoholic beverages are allowed; membership fees re- quired; Info: Mildred Johns, 386-758-8223 or Margie Paulk, 386-294- 3128. SLillyAnswers Program Available to Floridians 65 and older, who Share enrolled in Medicare, have an annual income below 200 percent of the federal. poverty level and have no other drug coverage. Info: www.lillyanswers.com; toll-free 877-RX-LILLY. Live! At Dowling Park Artist Series 2005-2006 Advent Christian Village "Live! at Dowling Park" Artist Series 2006-2006 presents per- formances monthly; Reciprocity Program: North Florida Community College and Community Concerts of Lake City, Inc. Ticket prices: Adults $12; Students $4;,Children $3; and ACV members $8, available at Advent Christian Village Cashier's Office, Suwannee County. Chamber of Commerce and The Music Center in Live Oak. Upcoming events: April 14-Kunilko Yamamoto, Japanese storyteller, magical mask, mime and music of Japan; June 16-Ken Lelen, vintage music on vintage instru- ments; Info: Retirement Services, 386-658-5400, dgrillo@acvillage.net or http://artistseries'.acvillage.net. Love INC A non-profit Christian group; represents local churches; finds help for valid needs; Info: Ginny Peters, 386-364-4673, Monday- Friday, 9 a.m.- noon. MDA Assists people with ALS; help with purchase and repair of wheelchairs; support groups; expert-led seminars; Info: www.als'.mdausa.org. www.mdausa.org/chat-. March of Dimes-is interested in finding families of premature babies. Has anyone in your family been touched by the March of Dimes? Is there a prematurity or birth defect story in your family? If so, the March of Dimes wants to hear from you! Please call Kathy McCallister 386-755- 0507 today! Marine Corps League First Tuesday, 7 p.m., The Suwannee Valley, Detachment of the MArine Corps League of the United States meets at Wellborn Community Center; ladies auxiliary meets .at same time and place, Info: Jerry Curtis, 386-984-6755; Janet Morgan, 386-362-2068. Marriage? Help me! A program presented by Solid Rock Ministries, Inc. of Jasper; at no charge to anyone. Helping to apply Christian prin- ciples to pur every day living, Florida state certified. Info: 386-792- 2613 Morningside Nature Center Living History Farm, Gainesville - Living History Days; Barnyard Buddies; Discover and Do; Who's Who in the Woods; A Night at the Owlery; Info: 352-334-2170, www.natureoper- ations.org. Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc.-Project Hope Survivors ad- versely affected by Hurricane Katrina and currently living in Alachua, Bradford, Citrus, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Hernando, p.m. SHINE Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders Live Oak - second Monday, 1-3 p.m. or second Thursday, 1:30-2:3.0 p.m.; Suwannee River Regional Library, US 129 South, Live Oak; trained volunteers help elders and their caregivers in Suwannee County to understand Medicare and other health insurance programs make informed decisions on insurance, Medicare Prescription Drug Cards and on discounted pre- scription drug programs and eligibility requirements; free; Info: Florida Department of Elder Affairs toll-free 800-262-2243, Monday Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. SHINE Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders White Springs first and third Thursday; 9:30-11:30 a.m.; Library, 12797 Roberts Street, White Springs; free; trained volunteers help elders and their caregivers in Suwannee County to understand Medicare and other health insurance programs make informed decisions on insurance, Medicare Prescription Drug Cards and on discounted prescription drug programs and eligibility requirements; Info: Florida Department of El- der Affairs toll-free 800-262-2243, Monday Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Suwannee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association second Mon- day; 7-9 p.m.; Suwannee River Water Management District, US 90 and CR 49, Live Oak; Info: Sam Bigbie, 386-362-5090; Don Neale, 386-362- 4850; Sylvia Dunnam, 386-362-3256. Suwannee County Democratic Executive Committee dinner meet- 'ing, first Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. for dinner, meeting at 7 p.m., Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, US 129 North, Live Oak; Info/RSVP: Monica, 386-330-2036. Suwannee County Cattlemen's Association third Thursday; 6:30 p.m.; Farmers Co-op meeting room; Info: Herb Rogers, 386-362-4118. Suwannee County Tourist Development Council fourth Tuesday; 1 p.m.; Chamber of Commerce Building, 816 S. Ohio Ave., Live Oak. Suwannee County Senior Citizens first Monday;. 10:30 a.m., Exhi- bition II Building, Coliseum Complex, 1302 SW Eleventh St., Live Oak; escorted tours, prices vary; Info: Lula Herring, 386-364-1510. Suwannee River Valley Archaeology Society third Tuesday; public library, Branford; Info: 386-935-4901. Suwannee Valley Builders Association second Thursday; 6, p.m.; Farm Bureau meeting room, 407 Dowling Ave., Live Oak;'$5 per person for meal and meeting. Suwannee Valley Genealogical Society first Thursday; 7 p.m., Wilbur St. Live Oak; Open Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m.-noon and 1- 5 p.m.; Info: 386-330-0110. Suwannee Valley Humane Society Animal Shelter secondd Mon. day; noon; at the shelter located on Bisbee Loop, south entrance, in Lee off CR 255, Madison County; Info: toll-free 866-Adoptl2, 866-246- S7812, www.geocities.com/suwanneehs. Stwannee Valley Quilters first and third Thursday; 10 a.m.; Info: Jane, 386-776-2909 after 4 p.m. Suwannee Valley Kennel Club third Tuesday; 7:30 p.m.; Hospitali- ty and Re.:rT.aiionjl Building, Columbia County Fairgrounds, Lake City, Lake City. Tobacco-Free Partnership of Suwannee County quarterly, Info: Mary Jordan Taylor, 386-362-2708, ext. 232. Vision SSeeds Inc. second Tuesday, 6 p.m. promptly; 110 Lafayette Ave. SW, Live Oak (temporarily);' directions: US 90 west to Lafayette Ave.,. one block east of Mott Buick, turn left, first house on right, across from Gator Motors. Spiritual-Social-Educational-Economic-Develop- ment. Save our children! Unity in Christ Jesus Empowerment. All are welcome. Info: Otha White Sr., president 386-364-1209. Vivid Visions. Inc. first Monday; 5:30 p.m.; Douglass Center Con- ference Room; a shelter and outreach agency for victims of domestic vi- olence; Info: 386-364-5957.' Wellborn Community Association (WCA) second Thursday; 7 p.m.; Wellborn Community Center; Info: Bonriie Scott, 386-963-4952, 386- 208-1733-leave a message. WCA fund-raiser to benefit building fund Blueberry Pancake Breakfast first Saturday; center of Wellborn, Andrews Square; blueberry pancakes, sausage and orange juice or cof- fee. Wellborn Neighborhood Watch last Thursday, 7 p.m., Blake Lowe..,, Building, 1517 4th Ave., Wellborn; Info: Bruce or Jane, 386-963-3196. Narcotics Anonymous Wednesdays and Saturdays, 8 p.m.; at the Jasper Public Libratr W ..-" Narcotics AnoW'~"tmous Tuesdays and hJisda., i. ('.7 p.m.; Closed' sessions. Info: Lee Deyvore, 386-294.32?-2 'l Over Eaters Anonymous .onda);. 1I 35 m n 12:50 p m, at Suwannee River Regional Library. 1 29 Suith. L, e Oal 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 inird Saturday night. Info: 386-935-2622. .. '.,. Suwannee Valley Barbershop Chorus Tubedas 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 Communiti 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 Lafayette, Lake, Levy, Marion, Putnam, SumteY, Suwannee and Union counties, may receive services for counseling, stress management, infor- mation and referrals to address issues involving employment, housing, transportation, child care, schooling, finances,, medical care and pre- scription medications, clothing voucher, food pantry services and more. No financial requirements and participation can be anonymous. Info: project director Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes or team leader Shanna Travis, 352-339-5898 or counselors, 352-374-5600, ext. 8309 or toll-free 800- 330-5615 ext. 8309. Mothers of Pre-schoolers (MOPS) A faith-based support group for mothers with infants to school-age children. Come and enjoy talking with other moms, guest speakers, snacks, crafts, children's activities; 9:30 a.m.-noon; second and fourth Tuesdays, September-May) at First Baptist Church, 401 W. Howard Street, Live Oak; Info: 386-362-1583. NFCC offers ed2go more than 290 on-line courses in 30 different subject areas; instructor-led, affordable, informative, convenient and highly interactive; requires Internet access, e-mail and Netscape Naviga- tor or Microsoft Internet Explorer; course fees vary; Info: Suzie God- frey, 850-973-9453, communityed@nfcc.edu, www.ed2go.com/nfcc. NFCC TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education) every -Mopday at 6 p.m. and every Tuesday at 1:30 p.m.; NFCC Technical Center, Madison campus; Photo ID; Info/Pre-registration: 850-973-9451. NFCC College Placement Tests on computer; every Thursday; 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.; NFCC Technical Center, Bldg. 13; Madison campus; registration required 24 hours before testing; $10 fee; Info/pre-registra- tioei: 850-973-1612. NFCC E-Spotlight provides weekly information Events; current college news and happenings'delivereddirectly to your e-mail address; Info: 850-973-1613, Kim Scarboro, scarborok@nfcc.cc. Narconon Arrowhead Drug addiction can leave an individuals, fam- ily and friends feeling helpless and out of control. Narconon offers free counseling, assessments and referrals to rehabilitation centers nation- wide Info: toll-free, 800-468-6933, www.stopaddiction.com. North Central Florida Sexual Assault Center, Inc. provides indi- vidual and group counseling for victims of rape and incest; 18 years old or older, victims of rape, sexual abuse or incest is eligible; services free and confidential; Call victim advocate, Erica Nix toll-free at Pager Num- ber, 800-400-7140; Info: 386-719-9287. North Florida Workforce Development strives to help dislocated workers and other jobseekers find employment in a prompt manner; of- fice hours at One-Stop Centers, in Hamilton: 386-792-1229, Jefferson: 850-342-3338, Lafayette: 386-294-1055, Madison: 850-973-9675, Suwannee: 386-364-7952 and Taylor: 450-584-7604; 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon- day-Friday and alternate Saturdays, 9 a.m.-l p.m. Old Time Gospel Jamboree first Friday, 6:30 p.m., Lee Worship Center, 398 Magnolia Drive, Lee; free Gospel concert; open mic; every- one is invited, bring a covered dish and bring a friend; free will offering taken to benefit the roof building fund; groups, singers and pickers, if you want to perform or for more information, contact Allen and Brenda McCormick, 850-971-4135, after 6 p.m. Operation Cleansweep FDACS and FDEP sponsor Operation Clean- sweep to collect and safely dispose of pesticides in Florida; Cost: Free; Info: toll-free 877-851-5285, www.dep.state.fl.us/waste/categories/cleansweep-pesticides/ or local Household Hazardous Waste program, www.earth911. Parents of ADD and ADHD Children support group; Info: Lea- Anne Elaine, 386-362-7339. Pregnancy Crisis Center The Live Oak Pregnancy Crisis Center, 112 Piedmont St., Live Oak, is open Wednesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; confidential counseling, free pregnancy tests, clothes for expectant mothers and infants; referrals to pro-life doctors; groups and churches Continued on Page 12C