* CLASSIFIED MARKETPLACE WWW.NFLAONLINE.COM SERVING NORTH FLORIDA AND SOUTH GEORGIA i "i - 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 Nel- son, 386-938-4625 or 386-938-3609, or http://Www.alapahariverbandofcherokeeinc.org. The American Cancer Society (ACS) of North Central Florida Reaching out to seniors in our area. A variety of locations all over the north central Florida area are available for each program. Contact The American Cancer Society toll-free at 800-ACS-2345 for more information or on the Web at www.cancer.org. Or contact ACS locally at 352-376-6866, ext. 114 or 127. ACS Support groups: I Can Cope a free educational program for people facing cancer-either personally or as a ,caregiver. Offered through, a partnership between the Florida Division of The American Cancer So- ciety and the Florida Society of Oncology Social Workers; provides participants with reliable infor- mation, peer support and practical coping skills. Meets third Monday, 6-7 p.m., Phillips Dining Hall, Advent Christian Village, Dowling Park. Road To Recovery lack of transportation is one of the biggest challenges for thousands of can- cer patients. Many need daily or weekly treatment and they don't have a car or are too ill to drive. The program provides volunteer drivers to trans- port cancer patients to and from these life-saving cancer treatments. Call toll-free 800-227-2345 to request a ride or train as a voluteer-Live Oak/Lake City/Dowling Park. Look Good, Feel Better a free, community- based program that teaches beauty techniques to female cancer patients currently in chemotherapy or radiation treatment to help restore their appear- ance and self-image. This partnership between the American Cancer Society, the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association Foundation and the National Cosmetology Association enables certi- fied and licensed beauty professionals to help can- cer patients regain self-confidence during their treatment. Meets second Monday, 9:30 a.m. in the, conference room in Shands at Lake Shore hospi- tal, Lake City. Continental breakfast provided courtesy of Shands. Call toll-free to reserve free make-up kits 800-227-2345. Reach to Recovery connects breast cancer pa- tients with trained breast cancer survivors. Breast cancer survivors provide free one-on-one support and information to help cope with their breast can-- cer experience. Gift bag included. Request a visi- tor by calling toll-free 800-227-2345-Lake City/Live Oak. Man to Man provides men with prostate can- cer a comfortable, community-based setting for discussion, education and support. The program provides men with free support on individual and group levels, and offers participants the opportu- nity 1to educate their communities and advocate for prostate cancer issues. Meets second Tuesday, 7 p.m., classroom at Lake City Medical Center. Refreshments provided by LCMC. Info: Bill Mann 386-758-7681. Meets second Thursday, 7 p.m., Copeland Community Center, Advent Chris- tian Village, bowling Park. Info: Albert Apple- white, 386-658-3085. Angel F6od Ministry Love INC of Suwan- nee County Anyone may purchase a package of food for $32. Also, one or more specials will be available for an additional charge, only with the purchase of a regular box. You can purchase with Food Stamps (EBT) or by cash or check. Regular box: $32. Specials vary'each month. Please bring a box (Banana box size) for packing your food in on the day of pickup. Pay first of month, food de- livered end of month. Info: 386-364-4673. Boys and Girls Clubs Car Campaign in Flori- da Boys & Girls Clubs in Florida are asking people with unwanted cars to remember them. Scrap metal prices have risen sharply and they will accept most any car with no restrictions. Do- nations require titles. All a donor needs to do is call toll-free 800-246-0493 at any time and arrangements will be made to pick up the vehicle in just a few days. Cars will be picked up any- where in Florida, usually with in a week and are sold at auction. Funds obtained by the sales go di- rectly to help Florida clubs. 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 par- ents and kids; Info: ches3inl @yahoo.com or Tam- my, 386-362-6939. Christian Mission in Action Ministry free food and clothing give-away, second Saturday, 11 a.m.-l p.m., at John H. Hale Community Park & Recreation Center, 215 NE Duval St., Live Oak; Info: Audrey Sharpe,. 386-364-4560. Community Concerts of Lake City, Inc. typ- ical performances include jazz, swing, and often 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. Dairy Queen Benefit Night Dairy Queen of Live Oak will host Dairy Queen Benefit Night the second Tuesday of every month from 6-8 p.m. to help-buy books for Suwannee Middle School. 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 for its Disaster Action Team. Info: 386-752-0650. The Story of Dowling Park Advent Christian Village (ACV) at Dowling Park; speaking engage- ment or a tour 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. Experience Works a national nonprofit orga- nization, (formerly Green Thumb) provides train- ing and employment services to older workers - 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 Saturday; breakfast served from 9-11 a.m.; at the EAA Chapter Building at the Suwannee County Airport; eggs, sausage, pan- cakes, 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 muse- um, near the intersection of Southwest 34th Street and Hull Road, University of Florida Cultural Plaza, Gainesville; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Satur- day and 1-5 p.m., Sunday; closed Thanksgiving and Christmas; The Butterfly Rainforest is a per- manent exhibit and includes nectar flowers and or- chids from around the World to support hundreds of live butterflies. Pre-school and home school programs offered. Info: 352-846-2000, www.flmnh.ufl.edu. 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 http://www.alapahariverband- ofcherokeeinc.org. Food Bank of Suwannee Valley a division of Catholic Charities of Lake City whose purpose is to distribute food to 14 member agencies for fur- ther distribution in Columbia, Suwannee, Hamil- ton and Union counties to help eliminate hunger. Volunteers are always needed, call Glenda Parton at 386-755-5683. WWW.FREECYCLE Recycle with www.freecycle.org; The Freecycle NetworkTM is made up of many individual groups across the globe to "recycle" and keep out of landfills. It's a grassroots and entirely nonprofit movement of people who are giving (and getting) items for free in their own homes. Membership is free. To sign up, find your community Live Oak Suwannee County at the Web site www.freecycle.org. When you want to find a new home for something you simply send an email offering it to members of the Live Oak Suwannee County Freecy- cle group. Or, maybe you're looking to acquire something yourself. Simply post a request for the item and you might just get it. Non-profit organi- zations are also welcome to join too! For more in- formation, log onto www.freecycle.org. Friends of Suwannee River State Park sec- ond 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 comfortable shoes or boots. Park entrance fees apply. Info: Member- ship Chair Walter Schoenfelder, 850-971-5354, wbs @ surfbest.net or 386-362-2746, fosrsp @ surf- best.net. GED Tests Suwannee-Hamilton Technical Center; mandatory registration session before test; Info: Lynn Lee, 386-364-2782; age waivers, Karen Williams, 386-384-2763, counselor. Grandparents raising children offered free services Free services, to grandparents 60 or or- der raising a grandchild under 18. Adventure Camp weekend camps for children, ages 9-12 held at Camp Suwannee, Dowling Park. Children enjoy crafts, games, swimming, canoeing and campfires. Consultation services with licensed counselor with over 30 years experience working with families and children answers for questions about raising grandchildren; crisis intervention; understanding stress, depression and anxiety. Ed- ucation/training periodic workshops focusing on parenting skills, understanding the effects of abuse or neglect on children, how to influence you grandchildren positively without straining the re- lationship. Free services provided by Advent Christian Village and partially funded by Elder Options and the Area Agency on Aging. Info: Dr. Rob Crankshaw, 386-658-5118. 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 Florida Gateway Drive, Lake City; Info: Carolyn Long, 386-752-9191, High Springs Farmers' Market Downtown Historic High Springs Thursdays, 2-6 p.m., rain or shine; available are fruits and vegetables as well as locally produced products; sponsored by the City of High Springs; behind City Hall on NW Second Street; booth space available for block parties and special events; Special events are scheduled for some Saturdays. Info: 386-454- 3950, 386-454-3729 fax, sharon@yeago.net or visit www.city.highsprings.com. Jasper Woman's Club The clubhouse of the Jasper Woman's Club, a 2,400-square-foot hall/kitchen, fully decorated for the holidays, is available for parties, reunions, meetings and other social events. The rental fee benefits the building fund. Info/reservations: Gloria Wilkinson, 386- 792-1811. Lafayette County Veterans DD Form 214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty" can be recorded in the Clerk of Court's of- fice, Lafayette County Courthouse, Mayo. Lake Butler Singles ,Club Saturdays, 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 ate allowed; member- ship fees required; Info: Mildred Johns, 386-758- 8223, or Margie Paulk, 386-294-3128. LillyAnswers Program Available to Floridi- ans 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 cov- erage. Info: www.lillyanswers.com, toll-free 877- RX-LILLY. Live! At Dowling Park Artist Series 2008-09 - will present a variety oK performances thru Feb. 13, 2009. Season or individual tickets are avail- able at Live Oak Chamber of Commerce, The Mu- sic Center in Live Oak or at Advent Christian Vil- lage cashier's office, Dowling Park. Individual event tickets also available at the door. Info/tick- ets: Dick Grillo, 386-658-5557. Love INC of Suwannee County A non-profit Christian group; represents local churches; finds help for valid needs; Info: 386-364-4673, Mon- day-Friday, 9 a.m.- noon. Love INC of Suwannee County Angel Food Ministry Anyone may purchase a package of food for $32. Also, one or more specials will be available for an additional charge, only with the purchase of a regular box. You can purchase with Food Stamps (EBT) or by cash or check. Regular box: $32. Specials vary each month. Please bring a box (Banana box size) for packing your food in on the day of pickup. Pay first of month, food de- livered end of month. Info: 386-364-4673. MDA Assists people-with ALS; help with pur- chase 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 Leagu'e of the United States meets at Well- born 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 principles to our every day living, Florida state certified. Info: 386-792-2603. Morningside Nature Center Living History Farm, Gainesville Living History Days; Barn- yard Buddies; Feed-A-Frog-Fridays; Activities for pre-school and grades 1-6; Info: 352-334-2170, www.natureoperations.org. Narconon Arrowhead Drug addiction can leave an individual, family and friends feeling helpless and out of control. Narconon offers free counseling, assessments and referrals to rehabili- tation centers nationwide Info: toll-free, 800-468- 6933, www.stopaddiction.com. North Florida Community College (NFCC) Community Education classes available for all ages on campus; also, more than 290 online com- munity education courses available at www.ed2go.com/nfcc, keyword Community Edu- cation. Complete list available online. Info: Suzie Godfrey, 850-973-9453, godfreys@nfcc.edu. North Florida PAWS Low-Cost Spay-Neuter Clinic located in Hamilton County 1.5 miles from 1-75, Exit 467, Jasper. No income or resi- dence restrictions. Cats: $30 male neuter; $45 fe- male spay; Dogs, male neuter: $45 (up to 50 pounds); $55 (51-80 pounds) and $65 (over 80 pounds); Dogs female spay: $55 (up to 50 CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 FEBRUARY 25 26, 2009, PAGE 11