PAGE 10C, AUGUST 16-17, 2006 NORTH FLORIDA FOCUS C nTlf oL( tW@t5 Food Bank of Suwaannee Valley a division ofCailiolic Charities of Lake city whose purpose is to distribute food to member agencies for liarther distribution in the four colun- tyiv service areas, to help eliminate hunger. lThese 14 member agencies serve Columbia, Suwannce., 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 organi- zation; monthly bird walks will be held every fourth Saturday at 8 a.m., meet at the ranger station, bling binoculars and your favorite bird identification book, park admission $4; Info: membership chair Walter Schoentelder, 850-971-5354. wbs(t'surtbest.net. Gainesville Doswntowni Community Plaza Free Friday night fun for everyone every Friday night from 8-10 p.m., May 5-Oct. 27, Gainesvillc's Downtown Community Plaza, in the heart of historic downtown Gainesville, will come alive with the area's most talent- ed performers. The "Let's Go Downtown" Plaza Series, presented by the City of Gainesville's Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs, will feature a myriad of musical and performing arts. Something for everyone: original pop, Beatle's tunes and 30 MPG FYI Meetings blues jams, latin, pop, rock, jazz and tributes. Free and open to the public. Info: 352-334- ARTS, 352-334-2787, or Linda Piper, 352-334-5064, www.gvlculturalaffairs.org. GED Tests Suwannee-Hamilton Technical Center; mandatory registration session be- fore test; Info: Lynn Lee, 386-364-2782; age waivers, Lynne Roy, 386-384-2763, coun- selor. Haven Hospice of the Suwannee Valley Helping Hands Volunteer Orientation - first Wednesday, 10-11 a.m.; or, third Tuesday, 5-6:30 p.m.; at Hospice of the Suwannee Valley, 618 SW FL Gateway Drive,'Lake City; Info: Carolyn Long, 386-752-9191. High Springs Farmers' Market Downtown Historic High Springs Thursdays, 2- 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 Saturdays, 7 p.m., at Lake Butler Community Club; cov- ered dish dinner 7-8 p.m., dancing 8 -11 p.m.; no smoking and no alcoholic beverages are EVRYNL10 AZDACOEWIN I,.,., 509 tateParks.org/stephenfoster*/ Suwannee County Historical Museum - free admission, open from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday-Friday, US 129 North, Live Oak. Info: 386-362-1776. World War II Institute on World War II & the Human Experience, FSU; Talla- hassee Donations of World War II docu- ments, photographs, artifacts, and other wartime memorabilia or monetary contribu- M1 ,tions or gifis in honor/memory of someone may be .made. Info: 850-644-9033, ww2@ww2.fsu.edu or Institute on World War II & the Human Experience, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 32306- 2200 or visit www.fsu.edu/-ww2 allowed; membership fees required: Info: Mildred Johns, 386-758-8223 or Margie Paulk, 386-294-3128. 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.lillyanswers.com, toll-free 877-RX-LILLY. Live! At Dowling Park Artist Series 2006-2007 Advent Christian Village "Live! at Dowling Park" Artist Series 2006-2007 presents performances monthly; Reciprocity Pro- gram: North Florida Community College and Community Concerts of Lake City, Inc. Tickets available at Advent Christian Village Cashier's Office, Suwannee County Cham- ber of Commerce and The Music Center in Live Oak. Info/schedule of events: Retirement Services, 386-658-5400, dgrillo@acv.illagc.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 ofwheelchairs; support groups; expert-led seminars; Info: www.als.mndausa.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 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 pre- sented by Solid Rock Ministries, Inc. of Jasper; at no charge to anyone. Helping to apply Christian principles to our every day 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.natureop- "-g NFCC offers ed2go on-line courses in many different subject areas; instructor-led, affordable, informative, convenient and highly interactive; requires Internet access, e-mail and Netscape Navigator or Microsoft Internet Explorer; course fees vary; Info: Suzie Godfrey, 850-973-9453, 'communi- tyed@nfcq.edu, Www.ed2go.com/nfec. NFCC TABE (Test of Adult Basic Edu- cation) every Monday at 6 p.m. and every Tuesday at 1:30 p.m.; NFCC Technical Cen- ter, Madison campus; Photo ID; Info/Pre- registration: 850-973-9451. NFCC College Placement Tests on S1:30 p.m.; NFCC Technical Center, Bldg. 13; Madison campus; registration required 24 hours before testing; $10 fee; Info/pre-regis- tration: 850-973-1612. 9 NFCC E-Spotlight provides weekly in- formation Events, current college news and happenings delivered directly to your e- mail address;,Info: 850-973-1613, Kim Scar- boro, scarborok@nfcc.cc. Narceonon Arrowhead Drug addiction can leave an individuals, family and friends feeling helpless and out of control. Narconon offers free counseling, assessments and re- ferrals to rehabilitation centers nationwide Info: toll-free, 800-468-6933, www.stppad- diction.com. North.Central Florida Sexual Assault Center, Inc. provides individual 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 lt confidential; Call victim advocate, Erica Nix toll-free at Pager Number, 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; office hours at One-Stop Centers in Hamilton: 386-792-1229, Jefferson: 850- 342-338, Lafayette: 386-294-1055, Madi- son: 850-973-9675, Suwannee: 386,-364-. 7952 and Taylor: S.5~i.4-', .-, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday and alternate Satqr- days, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 11l99Pn iarndA SOld Time Gospel. Memorial Jamboree- Sfirst Friday, 6:30 p.m., in Lee Worship Cen- .ter, 398 Magnolia Drive, Lee; free Gospel concert; open mike; everyone is invited, bring a covered dish and bring a friend; door prize; free will offering and donations taken SW i g to benefit the roof building fund and expens- La 0es of the sing) 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. Dyo waontsor Opeff ratfor moreainformationo Operation Cleansweep FDACS and 1001 itsubishi Spot FDEP sponsor Operation Cleansweep to col- lect and safely dispose of pesticides in Flori- da; Cost: Free; Info: toll-free 877-851-5285, www.dep.state:fl.us/waste/categories/clian- 8 6 0I sweep-pesticides/ or local Household Haz- ardous 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 $8 .114Pregnancy Crisis Center, 112 Piedmont St., Live Oak, is open Wednesday-Friday, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.; confidential counseling, free preg- nancy tests, clothes for expectant mothers and ,infants; referrals to pro-life doctors; G groups and churches may sponsor baby showers with donation ofthe gifts to the cen- S4 dr, 4 m .ter; needed: maternity clothes and hbangers; Info: 386-330-2229 or toll-free 800-696- 4580. Prescription Assistance patients who 4d.Lae .......need help paying for their prescription medi- cines should call Partnership for Prescription S.'Assistance, "toll-free 800-477-2669, www.pparx.org C o SC.,Prescription drugs nationwide free medication program eligibility based on ., three qualifications: doctor must assist in ap- plication process, no prescription drug cover- age and earn less than $2,000 per month; Lawson Healthcare Foundation, a non-profit Public benefit organization; Info: Executive Director Stephanie Tullis, toll-free 888-380- MEDS (6337), ext. 205 during normal busi- ness hours or access the Foundation's new Web site at www.A2ZMedline.com. Regional Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Coalition serving Suwannee, Lafayette, Hamilton, Madison, Jefferson and Taylor counties; meets quarterly; Info: Diana evrolet Suburban ff King, 850-342-0170, ext. 220. Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park - The Suwannee River Bluegrass Associa- tion every Saturday night; 6 p.ni.; bluegrass jam; Pickin' Shed; except during main festi- val events; Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, US 129 North, Live Oak; potluck din- ner third Saturday; Info: 386-364-1683. Sun Country Jamboree second Satur- day of each month at Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, US 129 3'Iorth, Live Oak; Info/tickets: 386-364-1683. *Stephen Foster State Culture Center State Park, White Springs first Saturday, Cracker Coffeehouse, 7-9 p.m., auditorium; open stage night with songs, stories, yodel- ing, music and much more. Coffee and desserts available for sale. Free admission; Located on US 41, three miles from 1-75 and nine miles from 1-10. Info/schedule of events: 386-397-4331, www:FloridaS-