Published: January 23, 2008 09:23 am            

Weekly Meetings

Al-Anon Family Group-Live Oak - Mondays, 7:30 p.m. at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 1391 SW Eleventh St., Live Oak, across from Suwannee County Coliseum. Info: Pat, 386-330-2741 or Carol, 386-362-1283.

Al-Anon/Mayo Al-Anon Group now meets with Banford Al-Anon Group - Tuesdays and Fridays, 7:30 p.m., at First United Methodist Church on the corner of Express and Henry Streets, Branford. Info: Barbara, 386-294-3348; Linda, 386-935-5362.

Alcoholics Anonymous - Branford - Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30 p.m., Branford United Methodist Church, Express and Henry St., Branford. Info: 386-963-5827.

Alcoholics Anonymous - Jasper - Tuesdays, 7 p.m., at Jasper Library, 311 N. Hatley St., Jasper. Info: 386-963-5827.

Alcoholics Anonymous - Live Oak - Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 8 p.m., Precinct Voting Building, Nobles Ferry Road, Live Oak. Info: 386-688-6037.

Alcoholics Anonymous - Mayo Group - Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 8 p.m.; Manna House, Pine Street, Mayo. Info: 386-674-6424.

Alcoholics Anonymous - Trinity Group - Mondays, 7-8 p.m.; Jasper Library; Info: 386-963-5827.

Alcoholics Anonymous - White Springs - Courage to Change - Mondays, 8 p.m., Methodist Church, White Springs. Info: 386-397-1410.

American Legion Post 107 - BINGO - every Tuesday, games at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.; smoking permitted; public invited; must be 18 or older; Turkey shoot – Saturdays, 12: 30 p.m. Directions: US 129 south to 142nd Street, go east 1 mile, on the right. Info: 386-362-5987, noon-6 p.m.

Bluegrass Association - Saturdays; 6 p.m.; bluegrass jam at the Pickin’ Shed; except during main festival events; Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, US 129 North, Live Oak; potluck dinners third Saturday of each month; Info: 386-364-1683.

Bridge Club - Mondays, 6:45 p.m., Golden Corral Restaurant, Live Oak. Info: 386-362-3200.

Boy Scout Troop 693 - Mondays, 7 p.m., Shrine Club, Bass Road, until further notice. Info: 386-590-6121.

Christian Home Educators of Suwannee (C.H.E.S.) - a homeschool support group that meets weekly in Live Oak. Info: e-mail ches3in1@yahoo.com.

Civil Air Patrol - Suwannee Valley Composite Squadron - Thursdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m., at the EAA hangar at the Suwannee County Airport, Live Oak. Membership open to children ages 12-18 and all adults. Info: Capt. Grant W. Meadows Jr. in Live Oak, 386-208-0701 or Capt. Rick Peters in Lake City, 386-623-1356 or www.gainesvillecap.org or www.cap.gov.

Dowling Park Volunteers - Saturdays; (1100 hours) 11 a.m.; at 22992 CR 250, Live Oak.

Eating disorder awareness support group - An eating disorder awareness support group will meet from 6:30-7:30 p.m., every other Thursday at Suwannee River Regional Library, 9828 US 129 South, Live Oak. Info: 386-362-2317 or Sandy 386-362-6566, after 6 p.m.

Farmer’s Market - Suwannee County Small Farmer’s Market – open from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. (or sold out), Wednesdays only, May 7 thru most of July at 208 Ohio Avenue North, Live Oak. The location will be the same as last year, on the east end (loading dock) of the Suwannee County Museum, known as the old railroad depot. You can turn off Ohio Avenue (US 129 North) on Haines Street. The farmer’s market will honor both W.I.C. and Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Coupons, as well as cash and checks. Info: Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Coupon, 386-362-1164; W.I.C. Farmer’s Market Nutrition Coupon, 386-362-2708 and for vendors, 386-362-1728.

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. NOTE: Closed Friday, July 4. Info: Chief Joan Nelson, 386-938-4625 or 386-938-3609, or www.thealapahariverbandofcherokeeinc.com.

Girl Scout Junior Troop 1077 - every Friday; 3:30 p.m.; Suwannee River Regional Library, US 129 South, Live Oak. Info: Jenise Freeland, 386-364-4932 or jenifree@alltel.net.

Greater Vision Support Group - every Friday; 9:30 a.m.; Christ Central Ministries, 1550 S. Walker Ave., Live Oak. Info: 386-208-1345.

Healthy Horizons, a chronic illness support group - 6:30 p.m., second and fourth Thursdays at Christ Central Ministries, 1550 Walker Ave. SW, Live Oak. Group discussion, educational materials and friendly support provided to enable all to live to their fullest potential. All who live with a chronic condition are invited to attend. Open to all members of the community. Info: Laura, 386-288-8988 or Sean, 386-209-1323.

Home Front Ministries - Tuesdays, 7 p.m. at Wellborn Church of God; open to all women; offers spiritual and emotional support to women going through separation, divorce or a troubled marriage; also, offers individual prayer ministry to women, regardless of marital status, for healing life’s hurts. Info: 386-963-4903.

Jasper Kiwanis Club of Hamilton County - Wednesdays, 12:15 p.m., J.R. Lee Complex, Jasper. Call for an application, 386-792-3484, 386-755-4896 or 386-792-1110; leave name, address and phone or contact number.

Kiwanis International of Live Oak – meets at noon, Wednesdays at Farm Bureau, 407 S. Dowling Ave., Live Oak.

Lake City Guys & Gals singles group - Lake City Guys & Gals, a singles group, in conjunction with Lake City/Columbia Department of Parks and Recreation, meets Fridays from 7-10:30 p.m. at Teen Town Recreation Center, three blocks past Post Office, next to Memorial Stadium, Lake City. Info: Lorene Hamilton, 386-984-6071.

Narcotics Anonymous-Branford - Thursday, 7:30 p.m.; at United Methodist Church, corner Express and Henry, Branford. Narcotics Anonymous is not affiliated with United Methodist Church. Help Line: 352-376-8008, http://fdt.net/~ncoastna.

Narcotics Anonymous-Jasper - Wednesdays, 8 p.m.; at Jasper Public Library, 311 Hatley St., NE. Narcotics Anonymous is not affiliated with Jasper Public Library. Help Line, 352-376-8008, http://fdt.net/~ncoastna.

Narcotics Anonymous-Live Oak - Tuesday, 7 p.m., Thursday, noon and Saturday, 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 311 South Ohio Avenue, Live Oak. Narcotics Anonymous is not affiliated with First United Methodist Church. Help Line, 352-376-8008, http://fdt.net/~ncoastna.

Narcotics Anonymous - Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-7 p.m.; Closed sessions. Info: Lee Devore, 386-294-3220.

Quarterback Club Meeting - Mondays, 6:30 p.m.; at Old Nettie Baisden school next to the football stadium.

Square Dance - 7 p.m., Thursdays at John H. Hale Community Park & Recreation Center, 215 NE Duval St., Live Oak. Learn to square dance, it’s fun, meet new friends and get great exercise. First lesson free. Ralph Beekman, caller. Info: 386-752-2544.

Suwannee County Animal Shelter volunteers - first and third Wednesdays, 10 a.m., 11150 144th Street, McAlpin, eight miles south of Live Oak off US 129 on the same road as the large county landfill. Everyone welcome! Info: shelter office, 386-208-0072 or Ana Smith, 386-364-5584.

Suwannee County Small Farmer’s Market – open from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. (or sold out), Wednesdays only, May 7 thru most of July at 208 Ohio Avenue North, Live Oak. The location will be the same as last year, on the east end (loading dock) of the Suwannee County Museum, known as the old railroad depot. You can turn off Ohio Avenue (US 129 North) on Haines Street. The farmer’s market will honor both W.I.C. and Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Coupons, as well as cash and checks. Info: Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Coupon, 386-362-1164; W.I.C. Farmer’s Market Nutrition Coupon, 386-362-2708 and for vendors, 386-362-1728.

Suwannee River Riding Club - Membership fee $25 per year. Team roping first and third Friday night. Speed events first and third Saturday night. Info: 386-935-2622.

Suwannee River Economic Council, Inc. - free activities for seniors - Monday-Friday, free full lunch and bus pickup for seniors in Suwannee County. Other free activities at 10 a.m., Wednesdays, including free BINGO with prizes and at 11:30 a.m. free full lunch; Located at 1171 Nobles Ferry Road, Live Oak. Info: Bruce Evans, 386-362-1164.

Suwannee Valley Barbershop Chorus - Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Crapps Meeting Room, Suwannee River Regional Library, US 129 South, Live Oak; Info: Fred Phillips, 386-362-1886.

Tops - Take Off Pounds Sensibly Chapter 662; Thursdays; meeting 9 a.m.; at Live Oak Community Church of God, 10639 US 129 South, Live Oak; Affordable weight loss support group. Info: Pat, 386-935-3720 or Sherry, 386-776-2735.

Tops - Take Off Pounds Sensibly Chapter 798; Wednesdays; meeting 9 a.m.; at Live Oak Community Church of God, 10639 US 129 South, Live Oak; Affordable weight loss support group. Info: 386-362-5933.

Vagabond Squares – square dancing - 7 p.m., Thursdays, at John H. Hale Community Park & Recreation Center, 215 NE Duval St., Live Oak. Learn to square dance, it’s fun, meet new friends and get great exercise. First lesson free. Ralph Beekman, caller. Info: 386-752-2544 .

Weight Watchers - Mondays, 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., St. Luke’s Episcopal, toll-free 800-651-6000.

The Town of White Springs Weekly Farmer’s Market – every Tuesday, from 2-6 p.m. at the Nature & Heritage Tourism Center, on US 41 sponsored by the Town of White Springs. If you are interested in selling your farm fresh produce, contact Asa or Lucinda Maynard at 386-884-0035, or you can register on Tuesdays. Produce must be local and 60 percent grown by the vendor. Other homemade products such as jams, jellies, cheeses, etc., are also welcome.

        

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