NORTH FLORIDA FOCUS AUGUST 16-17, 2006, PAGE 9C -@ l I2" E Monthly I White Springs Town Council Meeting: Third Tuesday; 7 p.m.; White Springs Town Hall. Lady of the Lake Quilting Guild Fourth Wednesday, for May, June and July only at Suwannce River Regional Library, US 129 South, Live Oak; for anyone interested in quilts and the art of quilting; the quilting public is invited. Info: Sandy Lindfors, presi- dent, 386-362-6850, rivcrfolk@alltel.net or Joan Murray, 386-758- 5980. 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 Bureau meeting room; Info: Richard Tucker, 386-963-4577. Live Oak Artist Guild first Tuesday; 7 p.m.; St. Luke's Epis- copal 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.; Exhibi- tion II Building, Coliseum Complex, 1302 SW Eleventh St., Live Oak; escorted tours, prices vary; Info: Lula Herring, 386-364-1510. Suwannee Valley Humane Society Animal Shelter second Monday; noon; at the shelter located on Bisbee Loop, south en- trance, in Lee off CR 255, Madison County; Capacity will be in- creased to 72-.75 animals after remodeling completed.Info: toll-free 866-Adoptl2, 866-236-7812, www.geocities.com/suwanneehs: Live Oak, Suwannee County Recreation Board second Wednesday;.5:30 p.m. Suwannee Parks & Recreation offices, 1201 Silas Drive, Live Oak; Info: 386-362-3004. MADD Dads Third Thursday; 7' p.m.; Suwannee County Courthouse. Man To Man Group second Thursday; 7 p.m.; Marvin E. Jones Building, Dowling Park; free; refreshments provided; Info: American Cancer Society loll-free 800-ACS-2345 or the local of- fice toll-free 888-295-6787 (Press 2) Ext. 114. Market Days Advent Christian Village --first Saturday; 8 a.m.-1 p.m.; Space-first-come, first-serve basis, $5 each; Village Square shops open; Info: Lodge Office 386-658-5200. McAlpin Community Club second Monday; 7 p.m.; covered dish dinner first; everyone welcome; purpose to acquaint mem- bers of the community services available in the county; Info: Grant Meadows Jr., 386-935-9316 or Shirley Jones, 386-963-5357; build- ing rental: Kristie Harrison, 386-364-3400. MOAA (Military Officers Association of America) fourth Thursday, 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 tie fellowship 'hall of Bethel Missionary-Baptist Church, go West on US 90 sev- en miles from 1-75, and 1-1/2 miles from the Columbia/Suwannee County line, 12 miles from Live Oak; Info: 386-397-1254, MOM- SClubofLiveOakLakeCityFl@alltel.net National Active and Retired Federal Employees (N.A.R.F.E.) Association third Tuesday; 11:30 a.rh.; Quail Heights Country Club, 161 Quail Heights Terrace, Lake City; guest speakers; all pre- sent 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 Coop- erative, Inc.; all meetings covered dish; airboaters and sportsmen working to keep public 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 Regional 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 families 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 Bran- ford first Wednesday; 9-10 a.m.; Library, US 129 North, Bran- ford; free; trained volunteers help elders and their caregivers in Suwannee County to understand Medicare and other health insur- ance programs make informed decisions, on insurance, Medicare Prescription Drug Cards and on discounted prescription drug pro- grams 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. . SHINE Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders Advent Christian 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 in- formed decisions on insurance, Medicare Prescription Drug Cards and on discounted prescription drug programs and eligibility re- Meetings quirements; free; Info: appointment 386-658-3333 or 386-658- 5329; 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 Jasper Monday-Friday, 1-4 p.m.; Hamilton Pharmacy Assistance Pro- gram, Sandlin Building, 204 NE 1st Street, Jasper; trained volun- .teers help elders and their caregivers in Suwannee County to un- derstand Medicare and other health insurance programs make in- formed decisions on insurance, Medicare Prescription Drug Cards and on discounted prescription drug programs and eligibility re- quirements; 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 Live Oak second Monday, 1-3 p.m. or second Thursday, 1:30-2:30 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 pro- grams make informed decisions on insurance, Medicare Prescrip- tion Drug Cards and on discounted prescription drug programs and eligibility requirements;'free; info: Florida Department of Elder Af- fairs 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 Elder Affairs toll-free 800-262-2243, Mon- day Friday, 8:30 a.m.-'4:30 p.m. Suwannee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association second Monday; 7-9 p.m.; Suwannee River Water Management District, US 90 and CR 49, Live Oak; Info: Sam Bigbie, 386-362-5090; Doh Neale, 386-362-4850; Sylvia Dunnam, 386-362-3256. Suwannee County Democratic Executive Committee din- nier meeting, 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., Exhibition 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 nLeeting. 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 second Monday; noon; at the shelter located on Bisbee Loop, south en- trance, in Lee off CR 255, Madison County; Capacity will be in- creased to 72-75 animals after remodeling completed. Info: toll-free 866-Adoptl2, 866-236-7812, www.geocities.com/suwanneehs. Suwannee 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.;' Hospitality and Recreational Building, Columbia County Fair- grounds, Lake City, Lake City. Tobacco-Free Partnership of Suwannee County quarterly, Info: Mary Jordan Taylor, 386-362-2708, ext. 232. Vivid Visions, Inc. first Monday; 5:30 p.m.; Douglass Center Conference Room; a shelter and outreach agency for victims of do- mestic violence; Info: 386-364-5957. Wellborn Community Association (WCA) second Thursday; 7 p.m.; Wellborn Community Center; Info: Bonnhie Scott, 386-963- 4952, 386-208-1733-leave a message. WCA fund-raiser to bene-, fit building fund Blueberry Pancake Breakfast first Saturday; center of Wellborn, Andrews Square; blueberry pancakes, sausage and orange juice 'or coffee. Blueberry Festival-first Satur- day in June each year. Wellborn Neigh- borhood Watch - last Thursday, 7 p.m., Blake Lowe Building, 1517 4th Ave., Wellborn; Info: Bruce or Jane, 386-963-3196 M.W.e NJ"D"frxh"s" nh ti"ikeI 2006 F-150 Regular Cab V6, Automatic CD Player, Tilt & Cruise You Save $636700 Stk.#T621 2006 F-150 Crew Cab 4x4 Lariat Leather, All the Bells & Whistle Tutone Paint, Chrome Steps You .Save 10,0000o ,Stk.#T61i 2006 F-150 Crew Cab 4x2 XLT .5.4 V8, All Power Equipment Chrome Steps, SHARP! $23,9i6 You Save S9,32900 Sik #T611 2006 Ford Mustang V6, Exterior Sport Pkg. Interior Upgrade Pkg. 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This program is offered through a.partnership between the Florida Division of the Anierican Cancer Society and the Florida Society of Oncology Social Workers and provides participants with reliable information, peer support, and practical coping skills, Road To Recovery Lack of transportation is one of the biggest challenges for thou- sands of cancer patients. Many need daily or weekly treatment and they don't have a car or are too ill to drive. The Road to Recovery program provides volunteer drivers to trans- port cancer patients to and from these life-saving cancer treatments. Look Good ... Feel Better a free, community-based program that teaches beauty tech- niques to female cancer patients currently in chemotherapy or radiation treatment to,help restore their appearance and self-image. This partnership between the American Cancer Society; the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association Foundation; and the National Cosmetoldgy Association enables certified and licensed beauty professionals to help can- cer patients regain self-confidence during their treatment. Reach to Recovery connects breast cancer patients with trained breast cancer sur- vivors. Breast cancer survivors provide free one-on-one support and information to help cope with their breast cancer experience. Man to Man provides men with prostate cancer a comfortable, community-based set- ting for discussion, education and support. The program provides men with free support on individual and group levels, and offers participants the opportunity to educate their com- munities and advocate for prostate cancer issues. 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 arid other agricultural products. This market is certified as a redemp- tion 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; weekly park days; informal meetings; fellowship for parents and ktid. info ches3inl@ya- hoo.com or Tammy, 386-362-6939. Christian Mission in Action MinistrN 'fre food and clothing ge -a, a\. second Sat- urday, 11 a.m.-l p.m,, at John H.'Hale Park and Rereation Center. Du.a3l Srtee. Lue Oak. Info: Audre'y Sharpe, 386-364-4560. Community Concerts of Lake City typical performances include jazz, switig, and of, ten Broadway performers. Reciprocity Program: North Florida Community College and North Florida Community College. 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 applica- tions; 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; 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 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.2 Experimental Airplane Association (EAA) Breakfat 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. Figure drawing classes with live model by John Rice Wednesday, 6:30-8:30 p.m., local artist and gallery ownet 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 mN. Monday-Satrurd., and 1-* p m. Sunday, closed Thanksgiving and Christmas; The Bunerfll, Rainforest is a permanent exhibit and includes nectar flowers and orchids from around the world to support hundreds of live but- terflies. Pre-school and home school programs offered. NOTE: During 2006, Museium will offer a number of summer classes' for students in grades 1-6. Info: 352-846-2000, www.flmnh.ufl.edu. 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