NORTH FLORIDA FOCUS JULY 26-27, 2006, PAGE 3C . ~~ : i Wednesday July 26 Thomas Brothers Jazz Quartet in concert at SFCC Santa Fe Community College Visual and Performing Arts will present the Thomas Brothers Jazz Quartet featuring Michael Thomas on alto sax, Taylor Roberts on guitar, Jon Jackson on drums and Gary Thomas on bass in a free concert for one night only. You're invited to a night of classical jazz at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 26 in E Auditdrium on the NW campus at 3000 NW 83rd St., Gainesville. Info: Jayne Grant, 386-395-5464. Wednesday July 26 Quilting Guild will meet in Live Oak Lady of the Lake Quilting Guild will meet'Wednesday, July 26 at the Suwannee River Regional Library on US 129, south of Live Oak. Social time starts at 9:30 a.m., business meeting at 10 a.m. Theme: "Christmas in July" with lots of surprises to cool the summer's heat! Please come dressed in the appropri- ate colors! A "show and tell" session where quilters showcase " their recent projects will also be included. Last meeting in Live Oak, the Guild will meet until next suminer in Southside Recreation Center, 901 Saint Margaret Road, Lake City. The quilting public is invited. Info: Sandy L ind foi s, president, 386- 362-6850, riverfolk@alltel.ne or Joan Murray, 386-758-5980. Thursday July 27 American Red Cross First Aid class in Lake City American Red Cross of Suwannee Valley; First Aid class; 6- 9 p.m., Thursday, July 27; 264 NE Hemando Ave., Suite 102, Lake City. Info: 386-752-0650. Thursday Jily 27 Free community diabetes education classes Suwannee County Health Department will holdfree commu- nity diabetes education classes from 5:30-7:30 p,m., Thursday, Jul\ 2' at First United Methodist Church basement in Li\e Oak. Space is limited! Info registration: 386-3h2-2"i., ext. 230 Thursday) Jul\ 2, Free diabetes information .. i. prograim v 4 include free glucose screening Department of Elder Affairs, Sutl annee River Area Health Education Center and TOPS (Take of Pounds Senisibl\ I \ ill sponsor a free diabetes educa- tion program at 6 p.m.. Thurs- da\. July 2 at Live Oak Corn- muniry Church of God. 10639 US 129 South. Li\e Oak. Learn about diet and nutrition. Free glucose screening The presenter will be Kay Glazer. RN. ADM. Note: No food or cdink rnio hours prior to glu- cose screening. Thursday Jul\ 2 NFCC will conduct College-Placement . Tests (CPT) North Florida Commurni r, College \\ill conduct College Placement Tests i CPT I on . computer on at 8 -30 a.m.. I 30 -:' :: ; p.m. and 6 p.m.. Thursday Jul\ .. 2'. in the NFCC Testing Cen- - ter. Building No. 16. on the ..4 Madison campus. Persons talk- ing the tests ill be required to register in NFCC Srudent Ser- vices 24 hotir before testing. f ' Into registrauion sS5i-9'f3- 'c '. 9451. . Thru Jul\ 28,' Driver's license checkpoints The Florida Hight\a\ Patrol v. ill conduct driver s license X and vehiclee inspection check- - points through .Iul\ 2S. on ' Brow\n Road. CR 252. CR 252- A. CR 252-B. CR 25-A. SR 4'. SR 341, US -41. US 41 S CR 245. CR 23S. CR 135, . Turner Road, SR 100. Trotter's Road. Fairfield Famis Road. . CR 25i. CR 349. SR 2-4 and SR 25 in Columbia C:ount:, CR 132. CR 136. CR 13t0-A. CR 13 CR 240. CR 25ii. CR 252. CR 34-'. CR -19. CR '95. "' ' SR 2ii. SR24'. SR li.R51. b61,R.1 US 129 and Mitchell Road i I Suwannee County; and CR 229,219.7080 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 County. Recognizing the danger presented to the public by defective vehicle equipment, troopers will concen- trate 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 vio- late the driver license laws of Florida. The Patrol 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. Friday July 28 Free workshop series explores practical spirituality A series of free workshops entitled "Live the Life of Soul: Practical Spirituality" will be offered at the public library, 1848 Ohio Avenue South, Live Oak, from 7-8:30 p.m., Friday evenings thru Sept. 1. Sponsored by Know Thyself as Soul Foundation, Southeast, Inc. a not-for-profit, nonsectarian orga- nization. Persons of all faiths are Welcome, and one may attend any or all sessions, as each session is a complete class. Info: 386-842-2221, or toll-free 877- MEDITATE, or visit www.knowthyselfassoul.org. Saturday July 29 2006 Branford Buccaneer reunion for classes 1963-69 The Branford Buccaneer class of 1966 cordially invites fellow classmates of the class- es of 1963-69 to join the cele- bration for:its 40th class re- union from 7 p.m.-1 a.m., Sat- urday, July 29 at the Branford Shrine building. Renew old friendships and enjoy a night of fellowship. Dance to 50's, 60's and 70's music played by Dean Blackwell. Bring piq- tures and \ears books, there w ill be contests and prizes. If \ou want to bring finger foods. soda. iced tea or chips, please do. You may pay at the door. if \ou haven't sent your check to Multi-Class Reunion Conm- mittee. P.O Box 21.. O'Brien. FL 32071. Single-$20, couple-$30; casual wear; hors d'oeu- vres will be served. 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