PAGE 12, OCTOBER 22 23, 2008 NORTH FLORIDA FOCUS CLASSIFIED MARKETPLACE WWW.NFLAONLINE.COM SERVING NORTH FLORIDA AND SOUTH GEORGIA . t. ", !l .. ,'. " Continued From Page 9 are presenting "Holiday Magic Around the World" at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 18, at the elegant new Holiday Inn, Lake City. There will be a Festival of Trees and Wreaths, live and silent auctions and entertainment with a holiday flair. The highlight will be a selection of specialty foods presented by Chef Robert of Winn-Dixie and area chefs along with complimentary wine tasting. Tickets: $50. Tickets are available at Suwannee Democrat and Jasper News and in Lake City at Ward's Jewelers, First Street Music, First Federal Bank of Florida (US 90 and Turner Rd.) and Holiday Inn. Please come and support March of Dimes as we work together to give every baby a healthy start! Info: 386-752-4885 or 386-623-1505. Nov. 18 Building Your Financial Future US/IFAS Suwannee County'Extension will offer Building Your Financial Future from 5-9 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 1302 SW Eleventh St., Live Oak. The course is a 4-hour financial management program for adults of all ages and is designed to provide information which will help participants learn to better manage their avail- able resources. Cost: $20 per couple. Info/registration: 386-362-2771. Nov. 20 Celebrate Adoptions Reception Children's Home Society of Florida will host a "Cele- brate Adoptions Reception" from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 20 at the Guardian Ad Litem building located at 406 NE Lake Desoto Circle, Lake City. Refreshments will be served. Info: margaret.fulton@chsfl.org or 386- 758-5757, ext. 310. Nov. 20 Suwannee Expedition: DeSoto & the Timucuans Joe Chamberlain, executive director of Camp Weed and Eric Musgrove of the Suwannee County Historical Commission will present a special program having to do with the history of the Timucuan Indian tribe and the travels of Juan DeSoto at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 20 at Suwannee Historical Museum, 208 N. Ohio Ave., Live Oak. This presentation will spotlight artifacts, both of a private collection and that of the museum. Info: 386-362- 1776. Nov. 21 SHS NJROTC to offer spaghetti dinner Suwannee High School NJROTC Booster Club will offer a spaghetti dinner from 3-7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 21 at First Advent Christian Church: 699 Pinewood Dr., Live Qakl Menu: spaghetti, garlic bread, salad; desert and a drink. Only $6. Eat in or tae out. Info/tickets: Kath) Aukerman, 386-364-2712 or 386-658-3915. Nov. 21 Wissinger & Robinson Duo, Music for Flute and Guitar Live! At Dowling Park 2008-09 Artist Series presents Wissinger & Robinson Duo, Music for Flute and Guitar at 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 21 in Rumph Dining Room, Ad- vent Christian Village, Dowling Park. A Taste of Autumn - pumpkin cheesecake, mulled cider and coffee, 6:30 p.m. Info/tickets: Dick Grillo, 386-658-5557. Nov. 21-23 Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park and Campground presents Kid's Music Camp Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park and Campground, US 129 North, Live Oak presents Kid's Music Camp, Friday-Sunday, Nov. 21-23. The event is free for children ages 5-17 but parents MUST be onsite while the children are in class. If your child doesn't have an instrument, one will be provided. Info/tickets/accommodations: 386-364- 1683 or www.musicliveshere.com.. Thru Nov. 28 Driver's license checkpoints The Florida Highway Patrol will conduct driver's li- cense and vehicle inspection checkpoints through Nov. 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 Co- lumbia 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 Coun- ty. Recognizing the danger presented to the public by de- fective 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 Pa- trol 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. Nov. 28-29 Old Tyme Farm Days & Engine Show Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, US 129 North, Live Oak will host Old Tyme Farm Days & Engine Show Friday-Saturday, Nov. 28-29. Cost: $10 per car- load. Music Hall event Saturday evening: $10 per per- son. Info: 386-364-1684, spirit@musicliveshere.com or www.musicliveshere.com. Free with park admission! Nov. 28-Dec. 31 Wild Adventures to present Christmas Allen Boyd (D-North Florida) Staff Branford - third Wednesday; Town Hall, Council Chambers, Bran- ford; 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/. State Representative Debbie Boyd's staff holds of- fice hours in Branford, Mayo and Live Oak A mem- ber of State Representative Debbie Boyd's (D-Newberry) staff will visit Branford in Suwannee County on the first Wednesday afternoon of every month and in Mayo in Lafayette County and Live Oak in Suwannee County on the first Thursday of every month so the citizens will have an opportunity to meet personally with staff and discuss issues. Schedule: Branford 2-5 p.m., Wednesdays in Branford City Hall; 9:30 a.m.-noon, Thursdays in Lafayette County Commissioners Board Room; and 1:30- 5 p.m., Thursdays in the Live Oak City Hall's Council Meeting Room. Alzheimer's Support Group third Thursday (except December) at 3:30 p.m.; Good Samaritan Center, Dowl- ing Park. Info: Angie Paarlberg, 386-658-5594. American Legion Post 59 third Tuesday, 7 p.m., Nell's Restaurant, Branford. American Legion Post 107 The Harry C. Gray II Memorial American Legion Post No. 107 business meeting, first Thursday at noon and third Thursday at 6:30 p.m., at 10726 142nd St., east of US 129 (Blue Lake Road), McAlpin. This is to accommodate both those who cannot travel after dark and those who work during the day. Info: Richard Buffington, 386-364-5985. American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 107 first Sat- urday; 10 a.m.; Harry C. Gray II Memorial American Le- gion Post No. 107, 10726 142nd Rd., Live Oak. Info: Tanya Lees, 386-364-8331. American Legion Post 132 second Tuesday; 7 p.m.; Wellborn Masonic Lodge, on CR 137, downtown Well- born; Info: Gerald McKean, 386-963-5901. Bible college classes offered Third Saturday, from 2- 5 p.m. at 104 Beech St., NE, Live Oak. Yearning to.learn more about the Word? Can't attend classes full time? Maybe this is your answer. Info: Dr. Simpson, 386-364- 1607 or 386-344-4192. Bluegrass Pickin Suwannee Valley Bluegrass Pickin first Saturday, 7 p.m., Otter Springs Resort Lodge, 6470 SW 80th Ave., Trenton. It is free to the pub- lic, in a nice, air-conditioned building. Info: Cloud Haley, toll-free 800-990-5410. Bosom Buddies a breast cancer support group - meets at 6 p.m., second Monday, at First Advent Christ- ian Church in Live Oak. Breast cancer survivors are in- vited to share information, prayer and strength with each other. Info: Lisa Mills, 386-208-3949. -" Branford Camera Club third Thursday; 7:30 p.m.; Branford Library; second Thursday; Note: no August or December meeting; Info: Carolyn Hogue, 386-935-2044. Chamber of Commerce Suwannee County second Thursday; 7:30 a.m.; 816 South Ohio Ave. Live Oak; Info: 386-362-3071. Christian Mission in Action first Tuesday, 6 p.m., at Triumph the Church and Kingdom 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 Saturday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., at John H. Hale Community Park and Recreation Center, Duval Street, Live Oak; Info: Audrey Sharpe, 386-364- 4560. Citizens for Positive Progress third Friday, 6:30 p.m. at American Legion Post 107, 10726 142nd St., McAlpin, off US 129 South. Potluck supper before the meeting. Info: Ana Smith, 386-364-5584. Council for Progress of Suwannee County second Tuesday; 7:30 a.m.; 816 South Ohio Ave. Live Oak; Info: 386-362-3071. Cub Scout Pack No. 408-Tiger, Wolf, Bears and We- belos dens (grades one five) every Tuesday, Aug.- May only; 6:30-8 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Live Oak. Disabled American Veterans Chapter No. 126 sec- ond Thursday; 6 p.m.; 226 Parshley St., S.W, Live Oak; Info: 386-362-1701. Disaster Animal Response Team (DART) first Tues- day, 5:30 p.m., Companion Animal..Hospital, 605 N. Houston Street, Live Oak. DART helps out with pets, livestock, horses, birds and all animals during natural dis- asters. Volunteers needed. Info: 386-208-0072. DowlingfPark Volunteers first Saturday; 1100 hours (11 a.m.); training each following Saturday at 1100 (11 a.m.); 22992 CR 250, Live Oak. Drug Free Coalition of Suwannee County last Thursday, 5:30 p.m. at 813 Pinewood Way, Live Oak. Info: Mary Taylor, 386-362-2272, suwannee coali- tion@mac.com, www.drugfreesuwannee.com. Fibromyalgia support group first Monday, 6 p.m., at Suwannee River Regional Library, 1848 Ohio Avenue South, Live Oak. Feel free to bring family members. Info: 386-842-5206. Florida Gateway Charter Chapter of the American Business Women's Association second Thursday; 6 p.m.; locations change; Info: Sandy Harrison, 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; Last birding walk for 2008 will be held Saturday. Oct. 25; meet at park 8 a.m.; bring water, binoculars and favorite bird ID book; wear com- fortable shoes or boots. Park entrance fees apply. Info: Membership Chair Walter Schoenfelder, 850-971-5354, wbs@surfbest.net or 386-362-2746' fosrsp@surfbest.net." Wonderland Wild Adventures Theme Park will present Christmas Wonderland, Nov. 28-Dec. 31. Park is located at 1-75 Exit 13, Valdosta, Ga. Info/tickets: 229-219-7080, wildadventures.net. Register now! Dec. 1 Live Oak Senior Citizens to meet Live Oak Senior Citizens will meet at 10:30 a.m., Mon- day, Dec. 1 at Exhibition II Building, Coliseum Complex, 1302 SW Eleventh St., Live Oak. The group meets the first Monday of each month. Deposits due at registration, bal- ance due before trip. Escorted tours are available, prices vary. Schedule: Radisson Opryland "A County Christmas," Dec. 15-18; Canadian Train Odyssey, May 29-31. Info: Walter and Charlene Howell, 386-842-2241. Dec. 2 LCCC 2008-2009 Lyceum Series to present Lazer Vaudeville Lake City Community College 2008-2009 Lyceum Series will present Lazer Vaudeville at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 2 in Levy Performing Arts Center, Lake City. Enjoy an amazing evening of glow-in-the-dark juggling acts, acrobatics, rope tricks and more performed by three masters of their craft. Info/tickets: Box Office, 386-754-4340. Info/Lyceum Se- ries: Mark Kirby, 386-754-4274, kirbym@lakecitycc.edu. Dec. 4 Healthy Horizons to meet Healthy Horizons, a chronic illness support group, will meet a 7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 4 at Christ Central Ministries Church, 1550 Walker Avenue SW, Live Oak. All who live with a chronic condition are encouraged to attend. Group discussions, educational materials and friendly support are provided to enable all to live to their fullest potential. Open to all cnmmunity members. Info: Church, 386-208-1345. Dec. 4 Democratic Executive Committee meeting Suwannee County Democratic Committee will meet at 7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 4, at Live Oak City Hall, 101 White Ave. SE, Live Oak. All Democrats are invited to join us in participating in the Democratic Process. Meetings are held the first Thursday of each month. Info/RSVP for dinner. Monica, 386-330-2036. Dec. 5 Free Gospel Concert in Lee .Free GospelConcert will be held at 6:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 5 at Lee Worship Center Church, 397 Magnolia Drive, Lee. The event is held every first Friday of the month. Pro- ceeds benefit the building fund of the church. Bring a cov- ered dish, meaL will b provided. If you sato;get otnhe show, call Allen, 850-971-4135 home, or 850-673-9481 cell. Ft. White Quilt Sisters last Saturday, 9 a.m,-until, at Ft. White Town Hall near Library. Quilters of all skill lev- els are welcome to join us for a relaxing timeof fun, fel- lowship and of course quilting. No dues or fees required - just the love and desire.to quilt. Bring your lunch and quilting make new quilting friends. Info: 386-497-4179. Food free to anyone in need Alapaha River Band of Cherokee, Inc., a non-profit organization, will give away free food to anyone in need first and third Fridays, from noon-3 p.m. at Free Food Service Pantry, 3589 NW 28th Terrace, Jennings. Info: Chief Joan Nelson, 386-938- 4625 or 386-938-3609, or www.thealapahariverband- ofcherokeeinc.org. GFWC Woman's Club of Live Oak first Friday; noon; 1308 Eleventh Street, Live Oak. Girl Scout Leaders, Girl Scouts of Gateway Council - first Monday; 7 p.m.; First Advent Christian Church, Live Oak; Info: Peggy Rudser, membership specialist, 212 N. Marion Ave., Suite 230, Lake City, FL 32055, 386-758-3230 or toll-free 866-295-1727. Hamilton County Governmental, Bellville Volun- teer Fire/Rescue executive board second Monday, 7 p.m. Hamilton County Alcohol and Other Drug Preven- tion Coalition fourth Wednesday; 9:30-11 a.m., Hamil- ton County School Board meeting room, JRE Lee Ad- ministrative Complex, 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.i., County_ __ Commissioners' Board Room, courthouse, Jasper. Hamilton County Chamber of Commerce, Inc. first Thursday; 6 p.m.; 1153 US 41 NW, Suite 4, Jasper (cour- thouse annex); Info: 386-792-1300. Hamilton County Democratic Party 7 p.m., second Monday, Jasper Public Library. All registered Democrats are invited to come. Info: Rhett Bullard, 386-303-2039. Hamilton County Development Authority second Thursday; 7 p.m., at 1153 US 41 NW, Suite 4, Jasper (courthouse annex); Info: 386-792-6828. Hamilton County Pink Ladies second Tuesday, 10:30 a.m., odd months meeting held at Suwannee Valley Nursing Center, 427 NW 15th Ave., Jasper; even months at Trinity Community Hospital, 506 NW 4th St. Jasper. They hold fund-raisers to benefit nursing center and hos- pital. Hamilton County Planning and Zoning Board sec- ond Tuesday, 6 p.m.; Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners meeting room, Hamilton County Court- house, 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 an- nounced at the first Saturday-meeting; new members wel- CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 r7v) 0