Weekly Meetings NORTH FLORIDA FOCUS MAY 31-JUNE 1, 2006, PAGE 9C Al-Anon/Mayo Al-Anon Group now meets with Banford Al-Anon Group Tues- days and Fridays, 7:30 p.m., at First United Methodist Church on the corner of Express and Henry Streets, Branford. Info: Barbara, 386-294-3348; Linda, 386-935-5362. Alcoholics Anonymous Branford Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30 p.m.: Branford United Methodist Church, Express and Henry St., Branford. For more info, call 386-963-5827 or the District 16 Help Line toll-free, 800-505-0702. Alcoholics Anonymous Live Oak Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 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, Wednesdays and Thurs- days 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 Music Park, US 129 North, Live Oak; potluck dinners third Saturday of each month; Info: 386-364-1683. Bridge Club Mondays, 6:45 p.m., Golden Corral Restaurant, Live Oak. Info: 386- 362-3200. Allen Boyd (D-North Florida) Staff Branford third Wednesday; Town Hall, Coun- cil Chambers, Branford; 1-2:30 p.m.; trained staff visits 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 Paarlberg, 386-658-5594. American Legion Post 59-third Tuesday, 7 p.m., Sister's Restaurant, Branford. American Legion Post 107 first Thursday; noon-2 p.m., new post home, 10726 142nd St., east of US 129; Info: Ron Slater, commander, 386-208-8073 or Richard Buffington, ad- jutant, 386-364-5985. American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 107 first Saturday; 10-11 a.m.; Suwannee Ele- mentary School, next to the track on Pinewood, Live Oak; Info: Pat McLauchlin 386-362- 3524 or Tanya Lees 386-364-8331. American Legion Post 132 second Tuesday; 7 p.m.; Wellborn Masonic Lodge, on CR 137, downtown Wellborn; Info: Gerald McKean, 386-963-5901. Bluegrass Pickin First Saturday, 6 p.m., at Trenton Community Center; dates subject to change; various bluegrass bands; bring your lawn chair and your old flat top or banjo; Info: Ask for Cloud, 800-990-5410 or 352-284-0668. Branford Camera Club third Thursday; 7:30 p.m.; Branford Library; Note: no August meeting and December meeting second Thursday; Info: Carolyn Hogue, 386-935-2044. Christian Mission in Action first Tuesday, 6 p.m., at Triumph the Church and King- dom of God in Christ Youth Center, 12001 NW Seventh St., Live Oak; Info: Audrey Sharpe, 386-364-4560. Christian Mission in Action Ministry free food and clothing give-away, second Sat- urday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., at John H. Hales Park and Recreation Center, Duval Street, Live Oak; Info: Audrey Sharpe, 386-364-4560. 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-Aug.-May only; at the church; 6:30-8 p.m.; Pack meeting fourth Thursday; at the church; 6:30-8 p.m. Disabled American Veterans Chapter No. 126 second Thursday; 6 p.m.; 226 Parsh- ley St., S.W, Live Oak; Ifo: 386-362-1701. Another Way, Inc. Support Groups support groups for victims and survivors of do- mestic violence; Info: 386-792-2747, toll-free hot line 800-500-1119. - Branford Farmers' Market Mondays, 2-6 p.m. through June at the Community Cen- ter at Hatch Park, 403 SE Craven Street, Branford. Available will be locally grown fruits, vegetables, flowers and other agricultural products. This market is certified as a redemption point for Farmers' Market Nutrition Program coupons for WIC and Elder recipients. Info: 386-935-1146.or 386-454-3950. 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 support group; week- ly park days; informal meetings; fellowship for, parents 'and kids; Info: ches3inl@yahoo.com or Tammy, 386-362-6939. i Christian Mission in Action Ministry free food and clothing give-away, second Sat- urday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., at John H. Hale Park and Recreation Center, Duval Street, Live Oak; Info: Audrey Sharpe, 386-364-4560. Community Concerts of Lake City typical performances include jazz, swing, and of- ten Broadway performers. Reciprocity Program: North Florida Community College and North Florida Community College. Info and/or rid.eis 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 Val- ley; needs volunteers; Disaster Action Team; Info: 1.ls"'! 2'.1A,:., The Story of Dowling Park Advent Clristian Village (ACV) at Dowling Park; speak- ing engagement or a tour for your organization, club or church; ACV representatives avail- able; free videotape; Info: 386-658-5110, toll-free 800-714-3134, e-mail ccarter@acvil- lage.net; www.acvillage.net. - Experience Works a national nonprofit organization, (formerly Green Thumb) pro- vides training and employment services to older workers-over 55 and with a limited in- come-in Suwannee Cotinty 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.experieneeworks.org. Experimental Airplane Association (EAA) Breakfast fourth Saturday; 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. , Farmer's Market Suwannee County Small'Farmer's Market has local freshlfruit.and vegetables available, Tuesdays and Thursdays, thru Thursday, July 27. Hours: 9 a.m.-I p.m., at the loading dock of the old Atlantic Coastline Freight Depot on the east end of the Suwan- nee Historical Museum, US 129 North, Live Oak. They accept both the Senior and WIC Farmer's Market Nutrition Coupons, as well as cash. Scheduled closed dates: Tuesday, May 30 and Tuesday, July 4. Vendors call 386-362-1728,9 a.m.-9 p.m. 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 Flori- da Cultural Plaza, Gainesville; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Saturday and 1-5 p.m., Sunday; closed Thanksgiving and Christmasl The Butterfly Rainforest is a permanent exhibit and in- cludes' nectar flowers and orchids from around the world to support hundreds of live butterflies. Pre-school and home school pro- * grams offered. NOTE: During 2006, Muse- M S S um will offer a number of summer classes for students in grades 1-6. Info: 352-846-2000, S a www.flmnh.ufl.edu. ' Food Bank of Suwannee Valley,- a divi- Suw ann sion of Catholic Charities of Lake city whose ,purpose is to distribute food to member agen- cies for further distribution in the four coun- The Suwanee River Woma ty service areas, to help eliminate hunger. These 14 member agencies serve Columbia, contestants for the Miss. an Suwannee, Hamilton and Union counties and Valley Pageant on August 2 have distributed over.250,000 pounds of food V since August 2005. Volunteers are always Suwannee Valley contestant needed, call Glenda Parton at 386-755-5683. Friends of Suwannee River State Park 17 to 23 years old and/or g memberships available; non-profit organiza- nir ar f hih tion; monthly bird walks will be held every their senior yea of high sc fourth Saturday at 8 a.m., meet at the ranger "Miss Suwannee Valley con station, bring binoculars and your favorite Valley bird identification book, park admission $4; must be 4 to 6 years old. A Info: membership chair Walter Schoenfelder, 850-97.1-5354, wbs@surfbest.net. contestants must be from tl Gainesville Downtown Community Suwannee Valley area, whi Plaza Free Friday night fun for everyone every Friday night from 8-10 p.m., May 5- consists.of Suwannee, Oct. 27, Gainesville's Downtown Communi- ty Plaza, in the heart of historic downtown Hamilton, Lafayette, Madi; Gainesville, will come alive with the area's Columbia Counties. The S most talented performers. The "Let's Go Downtown" Plaza Series, presented by the River Woman's Club will b City of Gainesville'e Department of Parktheir second inform Recreation and Culrural Atr, ll learure hosting their second infor a myriad of musical and performing arts. session at the Suwannee R Something for everyone: original pop, Beat- S sion at the Suwannee le's tunes and blues jams, latin, pop, rock, Regional Library on June 1 jazz and tributes. Free and open to the public. Info: 352-334-ARTS, 352-334-2787, or Lin- 2006 at 6:00 p.m. Contest da Piper, 352-334-5064, www.gvlculturalaf- packets will be handed out fairs.org..c t. b h d o GED Tests Suwannee-Hamilton Techni- :any questions regarding thi cal Center; mandatory registration session ' before test; Info: Lynn Lee, 386-364-2782; pageant and/or procedures age' waivers, Lynne Roy, 386-384-2763, If you n counselor. will be answered. If you n Haven Hospice of the Suwannee Valley .additional information, Helping Hands Volunteer Orientation - first Wednesday, 10-11 a.m.; or, third Tues- please call (386) 208-1993 day, 5-6:30 p.m.;.at Hospice of the Suwannee Valley, 618 SW FL Gateway Drive, Lake' 26446-F Boy Scout Troop 693 Mondays, 7 p.m., Shrine Club, Bass Road, until further notice. Info: 386-776-2863. Christian Home Educators of Suwannee (C.H.E.S.) we are a homeschool support group that meets weekly in Live Oak. For more info e-mail ches3inl@yahoo.com Dowling Park Volunteers Saturdays; 1100 hours-11 a.m.; at 22992 CR 250, Live Oak. Farmer's Market Suwannee County Small Farmer's Market opens Tuesday, April 18. Local fresh fruit and vegetables available, Tuesdays and Thursdays, thru Thursday, July 27. Hours: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The site has changed back to the loading dock of the old At- lantic Coastline Freight Depot on the east end of the Suwannee Historical Museum, US 129 North, Live Oak. They accept both the Senior and WIC Fanner's Market Nutrition Coupons, as well as cash. Scheduled closed dates: Tuesday, May 30 and Tuesday, July 4. Vendors call 386-362-1728, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. 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 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 Com- plex, Jasper. Call for an application, 386-792-3484,.386-755-4896 or 386-792-1110; leave name, address and phone or contact number. Monthly Meetings Disaster Animal Response Team (DART) first Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., Companion Ani- mal Hospital, 605 N. Houston Street, Live Oak. DART helps out with pets, livestock, hors- es, birds and all animals during natural disasters. Volunteers needed. Info: 386-208-0072. Dowling Park Volunteers first Saturday; 1100 hours (11 a.m.); training each follow- ing Saturday at 1100 (11 a.m.); 22992 CR 250, Live Oak. Florida Gateway Charter Chapter of the American Business Women's Association second Thursday; 6 p.m.; locations change; Info: Sandy Harrison at 386-754-0434 or 386- 752-0516. Friends of Suwannee River State Park second Tuesday; 10 a.m., board meeting; Suwannee River State Park, US 90 West, Live Oak; Info: Membership Chair Walter Schoenfelder, 850-971-5354, wbs@surfbest.net Girl Scout Leaders, Girl Scouts of Gateway Council first Monday; 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 meeting room, JRE Lee Administrative Com- plex, Jasper; Info: Grace McDonald, 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. Hat- ley 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. 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 School Board board meetings, second Monday (third Monday dur- ing June and July); School Board workshops-fourth Mondays-as needed. For times and lo-, cations, visit the district's Web site at www.fim.edu/schools/hamilton/hamilton. FYI Meetings City; Info: Carolyn Long, 386-752-9191. High Springs Farmers' Market Downto p.m.-6 p.m.; sponsored by the City of High Sprin Info: 386-454-3950. Lafayette County Veterans DD Form 214 Active Duty" can be recorded in the Clerk of C Mayo. Lake Butler Singles Club Saturdays, 7 p ered dish dinner 7-8 p.m., dancing 8 -11 p.m.; no smoking and no alcoholic beverages - areallowed;,.membership-feesarequired; Info: - ilh ] t,-.i-,5,'i, a.'..-7 a.s25 ,..r Margie. P i u l 3 8 6 2 a... 1 2 " LillyAnswers Program Available to Floridians 65, and older, who are enrolled in Medicare, have an annual income below 200 percent of the federal poverty level and have no other drug coverage. Info: www.lillyan- swers.com, toll-free 877-RX-LILLY. Live! At Dowling Park Artist Series 2005-2006 Advent Christian Village - Lie' At Do I ing Paii." artistt Series 2006-. 20siih preeari: per!.:,rm'nr .;c. monthly; Reci- proc,ri Pfogfarrm Notl FIl.rida C.:ionrunir, '(.lege 5n3 C.:.mmirn,.r, o-ncerts of Lake Cir,. lnc Tck.e: ,ltble 3 J i .d lr Christ- iar. \,lld'g Cj-hier' Offi-.:c Suwannee Counr, Chimnte.i t Commi..er. .,ind Fhe Mu- 'C i C enier in L,,: jl inf -schedule of eent.i Reliremenil Sr i~es. 3.86-658-5400, ,iJ -llo,',". ,llc.,Ing e r l or itrrp ja r1,trt i j ljal, pel .c Love INC A non-profit Christian group; represents local churches; finds help for yalid needs; Info: Ginny Peters, 386-364- 14673, 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. Marine Corps League First Tuesday, 7 p.m., The Suwannee Valley Detachment of the Marine Corps League of the United State; meLi atl V.ellbh.rn .:.OrnTurnl, Center; ladic; uiiliar, meet. ji :aniLe i..-. and place, Info: Jerry Curtis, 386-984-6755; Janet Morgan, 386-362-2068. Marriage? Help me! A program pre- sented by Solid Rock Ministries, Inc.. of Jasper; at no charge to anyone, Helping to ,apply Christian principles to our every day little Miss ee Valley n's Club is seeking d Little Miss Suwannee 26, 2006. Miss nts must be going into hool. Little ' atestants .ch '" t son and Suwvannee, be . nation iver 15, and teed 3. * wn Historic High Springs Thursdays, 2 ngs; behind City Hall on NW Second Street; , "Certificate of Release or Discharge from court's office, Lafayette County Courthouse, .m., at Lake Butler Community Club; cov- Live Oak Singles Group-meeting at a new location; Info: Judy, 386-362-4448 or Eva, 386-776-1606, from 6-9 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous Wednesdays and Saturdays, 8 p.m.; at the Jasper Public Li- brary. Narcotics Anonymous Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-7 p.m.; Closed sessions. Info: Lee Devore, 386-294-3220. Over Eaters Anonymous Mondays. 11:35 a.m.-12:50 p.m., at Suwannee River Re- gional 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 Episcopal, toll-free 800- 651-6000 Hamilton County Tourist Development Council second Wednesday; noon; 204 NE 1st St., Sandlin Building, Jasper; Info: 386-792-6828. Home and Community Educators (HCE) first Wednesday, 9:30 a.m., at 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 Monday; noon; at the shelter located on Bisbee Loop, south entrance, in Lee off CR 255, Madison County; Ca- pacity will be increased to 72-75 animals after remodeling completed. 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. 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 Building, Dowling Park; Info: Cindy, 386-658-5700; educational support group for any type of cancer for patients, families and friends. Lady of the Lake Quilting Guild Fourth Wednesday, for May, June and July only at Suwannee River Regional Library, USA29 South, Live Oak; for anyone interested in quilts arid the art of quilting; the quilting public is invited. Info: Sandy Lindfors, president, 386. 362-6850, riverfolk@alltel.net or Joan Murray, 386-758-5980. Leona 4-H Community Clup 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 Bureau 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 H Building, Coliseum Complex, 1302 SW Eleventh St., Live Oak; escorted tours, prices vary; Info: Lula Herring, 386-364-1510 living, Florida state certified. Info: 386-792-2603. 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.natureoperations.org. NFCC offers ed2go on-line courses in many different subject areas; instructor-led, af- fordable, informative, convenient and highly interactive; requires Internet access, e-mail and Netscape Navigator or Microsoft Internet Explorer; course fees vary; Info: Suzie God- frey, 850-973-9453, communityed@nfcc.edu, www.ed2go.com/nfcc -PROCEDURES FOR REPORTING ANWHT 011 OR MALFUNCTIONING OUTDOOR LIGHT If you are aware of an inoperative or malfunctioning outdoor light on Suwannee Volley Electric Cooperative's lines, please call the Cooperative so that the outdoor light can be repaired. When reporting a problem, SVEC would like th following information so that we can make the repair and contact you if there should be any questions: 1. Specific street address of where the outdoor light is located. 2. A description of where the outdoor light is located on the property. 3. A description of the type problem with the outdoor light. 4. Sufficient contact information to include your name, address and telephone, number. Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative members are asked to provide their account number as well. Following these procedures will help ensure the proper response for your request. We certainly appreciate your help" in this matter.' To report an inoperative or malfunctioning outdoor light, contact Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc. at (386) 362-2226 or 1-800-447-4509 for Hamilton & Columbia service areas. rSt W aiapee your help mafter' at^e ", Live Oak, FL 32060 Phone (386) 362-2226 -' 69292-F